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What are the similarities and differences between curtains and drapes?
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Curtain and Drape are synonyms; they both mean fabric used at windows for decoration or light control. If you search out the terms draperies, drapes, drapery panels, or curtains you will find a host of different descriptions of how these window treatments differ. Typically, professional designers use the word drapery to refer to a quality lined, pleated window treatment extending to the floor that may or may not close along a traversing rod to cover a window. Whereas the term curtain is usually used to refer to a lighter weight stationary panel gathered in some manner along a decorative rod.
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Is there a difference between drapes and curtains?
It depends on where you are. Most places and people interchange the two terms. From what I have seen Drapes are typically the lined nicer fabric that drapes from a rod to the floor and are considered more formal. Curtains can go anywhere, like above the sink in the kitchen, and are considered more casual. The primary difference between drapes and curtains is the material they are made from. Drapes are made of a heavier material than traditional curtains.
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Cotton drapes or curtains would be best for a person with allergies.
What is the American word for curtains?
drapes
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What is a popular company that sells drapes and curtains?
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Cotton drapes that are treated to be stain resistant will be the easies too keep clean.
Are drapes okay to use by themselves or do you need curtains too?
Depending on the window type,drapes alone can be enough.
Do the curtains match the drapes?
If the curtains and the drape are in the same colours, or contains the same patterns - yes, they match.
Where could one purchase customised curtains and drapes?
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