Window Drapes vs Curtains: Secrets that You should Know About it!

• Window Curtains are a piece of light fabric suspended at the top, attached to the rod with the help of rings, typically movable sideways along a rail. They are short or floor length. It is They also known as curtain panels.

• Window Drapes are of length from the top of the window to the floor which is hung on the rod with the help of hooks for the purpose of moving through the rod. They are pleated. Draperies, drapery panels, etc. are the alternative name of drapes.

• Curtains are made up of lightweight fabric like cotton, linen, etc.

• Drapes are made up of rich fabric like silk, velvet, etc. Fabrics for drapes are often costlier than that of curtains.

• There are various types of curtains like grommet curtains, tab top curtains, sheer curtains, rod pocket curtains, etc.

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• Pinch pleat drapes, goblet pleat drapes, pencil pleat drapes, box pleat drapes, etc. are various types of drapes or draperies.

• Curtains provide less light control than drapes. They do not completely block out the light.

• Drapes provide more light control than curtains as they are made up of heavyweight fabric.  They are better equipped at filtering light and permit only some of the sunlight to enter the room.

• Curtains provide less privacy than drapes as it is made up of light weight fabric.

• Draperies are made from thick fabric, hence provide better privacy.

• A curtain does not completely block the sunlight. Therefore it maintains the light entering the home.
• Curtains typically require less cleaning as compares to drapes.
• You can hang the curtains or curtain panels on your own, without professional help.  Making the curtains at home is also not a difficult task if you are good at sewing.

• The major advantage of drapes is that it prevents more sunlight entering room through windows they cover. This is ideal for rooms that have televisions or similar devices in locations that could easily be struck by sunlight and create glare on the screen.
• It will enhance the appearance of your house.
• It has ability to maintain the comfortable temperature in a room.

• Curtains are less decorative than drapes.
• If control over light is what matters, it is not possible with curtains.
• It provides less privacy than drapes.

• It can be difficult to clean as compared to curtains.
• Any damage to the fabric will ruin the texture.
• Drapes are more costly than curtains as they are made from rich fabric.
• If drapes are damaged, it can be very costly to have them repaired or replaced due to their luxurious nature.
• Drapes completely block out sunlight hence you won’t have any natural sunlight entering the room.

• The cost of the window curtains is less as compared to curtains.

• The window drapes are more costly as compared to curtains.