Art Deco Curtains are hard to find, if you’re looking for the originals. However, it’s very easy to find reproductions of the patterns used in the early 1920s era of art deco. Curtains can be made of almost any kind of material, and with almost any design, but the most prominent piece of the curtain may very well be the curtain rod ornamentation.
The materials used in art deco curtains can vary widely. From laces to synthetic fibers, you should be able to find a material that will suit your home nicely. Before buying an art deco curtain, you will need to evaluate your needs. If you have small children, for example, you will need to make sure that your art deco curtains will be able to stand a lot of tugging, pulling, and maybe even some stain resistance. The manufacturer or retailer should be able to provide some sort of documentation or advice to help you find the right kind of material for your needs.
Texture is very important in the style of art deco. Curtains can have multiple textures, in one area, so make sure that if you’re not buying a set of curtains that all your pieces match, and their textures are complimentary. Sometimes, without taking into consideration other pieces, we can find ourselves with a beautiful set of drapes – but the textures won’t align in texture. Make sure if you’re buying pieces separately to have a description handy of your existing materials, and use them when you’re evaluating possible additions.
The pattern in the art deco curtain can be anything from angular shapes and geometries to exotic ornamentation with flowers, animals, and other life-like objects. What pattern you choose is ultimately up to you, but be sure that – as I stated before – the pattern (or lack thereof) matches the rest of the room’s décor, and also aligns with the textures of the materials. Occasionally, you’ll find a pattern that will look GREAT – but when matched against maybe a burlap texture gets enveloped with the other textures, and gets the ‘life sucked out of it’. Be careful, and keep a good description of the pieces you already have handy just in case.
Perhaps the centerpiece of many art deco curtain exhibits is the curtain rod, and ornament. The curtain rod ornament is usually made in glass, steel, aluminum, chrome, or wood. Depending on the designer, the ornament can be very ornate or very sleek and polished. The shapes range from arrows to abstract pieces meant to represent a different object altogether. While the shape, size, material, and color can change from piece to piece, designer to designer, it remains one of the central points of the art deco curtain ambiance.
It can be difficult to piece together the perfect curtain set for your art deco room. Art Deco Curtains aren’t very common – but when you do find the pattern, shape, texture, style, and rod design your entire art deco room will come together as a whole. Just use the simple steps outlines above to ensure you get what the right pieces the first time.
