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How Do I Choose the Best Girls' Bedroom Curtains?

Tiffany Manley
Tiffany Manley

When choosing bedroom décor for a girl, you might decide to include girls’ bedroom curtains. Curtains have the potential to bring the design of a room together or add a decorator’s touch that accentuates something special in the room. Several factors might help make choosing girls’ bedroom curtains easier, such as considering the existing décor of the room, the girls’ age, the style of curtain desired, whether the curtains should be handmade or purchased from a retailer and the budget.

Girls’ bedroom curtains should match the décor of the room. There are many décor options that might be used in a room, including traditional, country or modern, and the curtains should fit these design elements. If you find that you are having a difficult time matching girls’ bedroom curtains to the décor of a room, looking through design magazines might help you determine which designs go together well.

Curtains with bead accents enhance decor.
Curtains with bead accents enhance decor.

Age plays a big part in picking girls’ bedroom curtains. Younger girls might prefer colors and designs that are more appropriate for their age, such as pink or purple color schemes and designs such as butterflies, hearts, polka dots or favorite characters. Older girls might choose curtains that are solid in color, striped or contain more mature, bold colors and prints.

Girls’ bedroom curtains should match the décor of the room.
Girls’ bedroom curtains should match the décor of the room.

There are many styles to choose from when shopping for girls’ bedroom curtains. Styles range from small valances to floor length panels. The style of curtain should fit the overall theme and décor of the room. Longer curtains might fit a more formal room, and shorter curtains might look better in a playful, girly room. In addition, you might choose from various accents such as ruffles, lace or beading.

A valance can be combined with a curtain or hung by itself.
A valance can be combined with a curtain or hung by itself.

Curtains can be handmade or purchased from a store. When choosing curtains, you should determine whether you would like to make them or buy them. You do not need to know how to sew to make handmade curtains, because it is possible to use other craft materials to fashion girls’ bedroom curtains. A friend or relative might even be able to make the curtains for you. If you prefer to purchase the curtains, you can choose from many styles that are available from a variety of retailers.

Considering yoour budget is also important when purchasing girls’ bedroom curtains. Curtains come in a wide range of prices, and some curtains are more expensive than many people are willing to pay. Shop around to find the best prices, and keep an eye out for sales or coupons, because these can help reduce the cost.

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    • Curtains with bead accents enhance decor.
      By: Vyacheslav Plyasenko
      Curtains with bead accents enhance decor.
    • Girls’ bedroom curtains should match the décor of the room.
      By: belikov
      Girls’ bedroom curtains should match the décor of the room.
    • A valance can be combined with a curtain or hung by itself.
      By: Joy Fera
      A valance can be combined with a curtain or hung by itself.