What is a Lace Curtain?

A lace curtain is a window treatment that is made out of lace.  Lace is a fabric that is made from braiding, knotting, looping, tying and weaving thread into an intricate pattern.  These are a relatively new type of window covering as in the not so distant past lace was only used for trimming clothing, usually in the homes of the affluent or the wealthy.

It is both easy and inexpensive to hang these curtains in your home or office.  They will make your window look beautiful while providing you with privacy.  There are a variety of types to choose from, including the traditional white and ivory.  In order to choose between the two you should look at the woodwork.  If it is beige, you will want white; if it is ivory, then, of course, you will want ivory.  Any other color of woodwork leaves it up to you to decide between white and ivory.

Lace curtains can be used in a variety of ways, including:

• A single panel covering the length of the window’s glass and coupled with a swag, valance or festoon
• A swag, valance or festoon that is made of lace

While both of these ways are quite beautiful, if you are concerned with privacy, you will not be able to use a lace curtain by itself.  You will also need to use either a pull-down shade or a set of blinds.

These curtains aren’t just pretty, they are also durable whenever they are made and cared for properly.  Usually they can be machine washed in cold water and then hung to dry.