[Decoration Tips] Choose the right curtains to cool your home by 5 degrees without air conditioning!
The happiest thing in hot summer
When I come home from outside and open the door
A cool breeze blew towards me!
It is not a remotely timed air conditioner, nor a fan that is always on.
But it’s the curtains that every household has!
Curtains can help save electricity for air conditioners
The warming effect of solar radiation in the summer can significantly increase air conditioning energy consumption, so curtains can help keep your home warm and insulated.
Good blackout curtains have the energy-saving effect of blocking outdoor heat from flowing into the room, and can reflect strong sunlight into the room in the form of diffuse light.
The better the insulation effect, the more energy-saving the air conditioner is. As long as the temperature of the room is lowered and maintained at a comfortable temperature, it is energy-saving. Even after turning off the air conditioner and going out, it is still much cooler when you return home after a whole day!
Choice of curtain fabrics
The choice of curtain fabric is very important. Different fabrics can create different atmospheres and have corresponding functions.
Light blocking
You must have blackout curtains at home, and they should be the kind that block out pitch-black curtains. In the summer, as long as you hang the curtains, the temperature in your home can be about 3° lower than without curtains. But how do you choose blackout curtains?
It is recommended to use high-precision blackout cloth, which has a denser structure and prevents light from passing through. The price is at least 30 yuan/㎡. Different colors are available, but dark colors have the best blackout effect.
If you think blackout curtains are not decorative enough, you can use double-layer curtains, with one decorative curtain facing the inside of the room and the other blackout curtain facing the outside. Double-layer curtains have a better heat insulation effect! See the picture below.
If you don't want the blackout to be so strict, just don't draw the blackout curtain layer.
So are the so-called "half-light blocking" or "90% light blocking" curtains on the market really light blocking curtains? They block out light but not completely, and are no different from ordinary curtains.
How to identify blackout curtains?
The best way is to turn on the flashlight of your phone, hold it close to the back of the curtain and see if there is any light coming through. If there is no light coming through, then it means it is working well.
Most low-end blackout curtains are made by sewing a layer of cheap coated cloth directly onto ordinary fabric. Although this can block light, it affects the drape of the curtain itself, especially causing wrinkles, which affects its appearance.
Transparent but unclear
On a sleepy summer afternoon, it is too dark if you draw the blackout curtains, and you may easily sleep until the next morning. But it is too sunny if you don’t draw the curtains. At this time, you might as well replace your home with a layer of white gauze curtains, which are easy to match and make people feel relaxed. They can prevent the strong light from being overbearing, and they are also very fairy-like while protecting you from the sun.
The material of gauze curtains is mostly chemical fiber, and a small part is linen or a blend of cotton, linen and chemical fiber.
Gauze curtains are not only available in white, but different colors have different light-transmitting effects and can also be decorated with prints or embroidery.
Some gauze curtains have reflective effects, while others do not. Usually for home use, the cheapest one at 30 yuan/㎡ is enough.
It is suitable for use in balconies, bedroom bay windows, and studios, which can protect against the sun and look beautiful.
It can also serve as a partition between two spaces, which is breathable and not oppressive.
The most common curtains
In fact, there are so many curtain fabrics on the market that it is easy to be dazzled. So how do we choose?
It is recommended that you choose curtains of the same material as your sofa and bedding.
Pure linen blend
The most mainstream curtain material, solid color and embroidered curtains are basically made of it, with printed ones being less common.
Most of the so-called cotton and linen are chemical fiber blended cotton and linen. Obvious warp and weft textures can be seen on the surface, but there are also differences in the thickness of the fiber lines.
If you have a fabric sofa at home, you can choose curtains made of this fabric, which are very harmonious and unified.
As for the shading effect, please see the figure below.
Suede/satin chemical fiber
The suede texture is naturally elegant, has a very good drape, and has excellent sound insulation and heat preservation effects. It is especially suitable for retro style decoration. In fact, there is no need to add any patterns, and the solid color makes it more upscale.
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