It's surprising how important window treatments are in the interior design of a room. A space without shades or curtains just doesn't look complete and as soon as you add this last detail everything suddenly falls into place. This is especially true in the living room.

Light coloured curtains are good for rooms that get a lot of direct sunlight as they're less prone to fading from the sun. Dark and bright colours tend to fade faster. Good summer options as a white/lighter colour is more likely to bounce the sun's rays away keeping rooms cooler.

Most curtains should last at least 10 years, higher quality curtains can last longer, while lower quality curtains will show signs of wear sooner.