Victorian Drapes: Old-Fashioned Beauty and Grace

By: Joanne Dorin


Everyone loves a good window covering or treatment plan. There is a style that suits anyone's need. Of course, some styles will cost more than others; some styles will offer a wider variety of options. Some of these varieties are big and loud; some of these styles are mellow yet dramatic. There are so many choices when you have to choose a window covering that the option sometimes become overwhelming. If you follow your heart and your intuition, you should have no problems finding that perfect window covering. One style that is popular by a majority of the people - me included - is the Victorian drapes.

Nothing is quite as antique or rustic as those Victorian drapes from yesteryear. However, today there are many companies that will offer you a chance to get the style and design new and improved. You can choose from the many styles that encompass Victorian yet you get the technology of today. This is a great option for anyone that has a soft side for all things soft and quiet that packs a punch.

You can get Victorian drapes at almost any large retail chain or department stores. There are a wide variety of specialty shops that offer Victorian drapes as well. You can of course go window shopping via the Internet. This option makes for a great retreat from the woes of the busy day and shopping at home gets you out of that traffic. Traffic jams are awful and I find it less stressful to window shop at home where I can relax and have a drink if I want without causing an accident. Since drapes tend to be heavy, you may want to check for the shipping and handling fees associated with an Internet purchase.

When you want to purchase Victorian drapes it is important that you first measure the window that this beauty will be covering. You need to measure up and down; then you should measure left to right (right to left will work as well). You then need to multiple the measure from left to right by 2.5 to get the general idea of how large a space the drape should be able to cover. There are sometimes special directions for measurements so you should always check the manufacturers instructions of mine.

Installing your new Victorian drapes can be easily accomplished if you have expertise, but most of the population looks at drapes and that window with awe and eventually frustration. The easiest way to install Victorian drapes is to buy a specialty rod - if you do not have one already. These can handle the extreme weight that drapes tend to carry. In addition, specialty rods can look awesome; they can also cost more than your Victorian drapes. Once you have everything, following the instructions will be simplistic.

Victorian drapes are a rewarding and beautiful addition to any home. Following the simple steps taken, you can get the most of your drapes. Enjoy the simplistic nature that is Victorian with all the functionality offered only by drapes.

Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more curtain & drapes ideas for your home visit http://www.decorz.com.