Difference Between Drapes and Curtains
There are many different kinds of fixtures and decorations that we use in our homes. Some of these are important for some practical purposes while others are purely meant to make our living space look better. Drapes and curtains are from the former and not only do they look good but also serve practical purposes.
Often the two terms are used as synonyms but the fact of the matter is that both have subtle differences. These are not all too great but significant enough for them to be classified separately.
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History
Both of them have been around for ages. Mostly they have been used for the common purpose of decorating the windows and making the interiors look good. Drapes were the cloths that were hung in front of the walls. The drapes were more in use by the rich and the curtains were mostly used in different types and were used by all and sundry. Curtains were at one point in time defined as a wall that is used to enclose a certain area such as a barn yard. Therefore, back in the day, curtains were not necessarily made of cloth. -
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Type
There is a difference in the types. The drapes are generally made from heavy fabric that is often textured and not only does it provide some visual delight, it also helps in protecting the indoors from the severity of sun or blowing winds. The curtains are not necessarily heavy fabrics and are often made of light weight cloth which generally lacks the same beauty of the drapes. The idea for them is also to shield the indoors from extremity of the weather as well as onlookers. -
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Price
There is a difference in price as well. Because of the nature of the product, the drapes can cost quite a bit. Even a simple drape will be fairly priced. On the other hand, the curtains can be pretty economical but there are those that cost quite a bit. There is a great price variation and you can get curtains for just about any budget that you have at hand. -
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Formality
Drapes are more formal in nature. The mechanism used to operate the drapes is often hidden behind it. On the other hand, the mechanism through which a curtain can be moved is in front of it and can be seen. The rod with which the curtains are hanging is actually a part of its decoration and makes it look good as well.
