A curtain made from a luxurious material will become a feature of your room. People will often invest in good-quality curtains for their living room as they will enhance the décor and make a design statement. Even a curtain made from a cheaper material will make the room look less bare and help enhance the window area.

The price range for a set of curtains is huge! It can range from hundreds of pounds for a made-to-measure set in a luxury material with blackout lining to as little as around £20 for a set of small standard-sized curtains. If you don't have a huge budget this is where curtains can benefit over blinds. If you don't have huge windows, you can buy a nice set of curtains for a reasonable price. Depending on your budget you may have to buy curtains that are not lined and are made from a thinner material but they will still work and enhance the decor in your room.

A set of ceiling-to-floor curtains that are lined and made from a good-quality thick material will help insulate your room on a cold winter's evening.

There is no limit to the colours, patterns, or choice of fabrics for curtains. They range from light, sheer voile to patterned, heavy velvet fabrics.

If you have the space around your window, a curtain can be drawn back during the day so that your window is fully exposed and will let as much sunlight as possible into your home. And if you have a good view you will be able to benefit from seeing the view at the full size of your window. In bedrooms, when you close the curtain you will benefit from a fully darkened room if you have great quality curtains.