Add Some Color to Life!

The look and feel of a living room can be changed quickly and dramatically by the addition of red velvet curtains or draperies, rugs, and couches. Though the approach is not for all, red accents can create a very elegant effect, particularly in a large living room where ample lighting is available. Here are a few things to keep in mind when embarking on a search for the perfect red velvet curtains.

Color differences. Red velvet curtains are made in a variety of shades. Be careful to choose the color wisely, particularly if the living room has red furnishings already. Make sure the shade of the curtains is as close as possible to that of chairs and couches. While a slight variation of color will be masked by light and shadow, too much difference will be noticeable and detract from the decor.

Curtain type. Be aware that some velvet curtains are made to block all incoming light (blackout curtains) while others are designed to let a certain amount of light filter through. Other velvet curtains are constructed more like draperies and are best fitted to an elegant, larger living room space where the windows (or french doors) are large and the curtains are typically intended to reach the floor or carpet.

Many large retailers such as Walmart or Target handle red velvet curtain sets. In the long run, however, shopping online may prove to be an easier and less expensive approach to acquiring just the right red velvet curtains or draperies. Many times it is possible to request a fabric swatch for color matching purposes. An exclusively online retailer such as Overstock.com is a great place to look, and generally has a large selection and very competitive prices. Or, find some suitable curtains then search for them one one of the popular comparison shopping sites such as Google shopping or nextag.com to find the best buy.