For landlords letting property at the top end of the market, every little detail must be considered and the fact that the majority of homes rented to people with less budgetary restrictions are usually fully furnished, means the landlord must also have good taste when it comes to décor.
It may not occur to most landlords when they first take out property insurance on a letting venture that they may have to become experts in curtains and blinds but it is often how the home is dressed that will capture the tenant.
Curtains can draw attention
Curtains are both decorative and functional and play an important role in your home. They can insulate your home, block out light in summer and protect your furniture from fading, provide privacy and cover ugly window frames.
Sheer delight or perfect privacy
Sheer curtains work best for privacy and insulation during the day as they do not totally block out light. White cotton sheer curtains are especially good for these purposes as they soften the sunlight very nicely and create a soft, subtle ambience. At night and in winter use heavy curtains with lining for maximum effect. If you need complete light blockage choose blackout curtains, or, buy blackout liners separately and hung behind the curtains as and when needed. Remember wealthy tenants may appreciate such privacy.
Space dividers
Curtains can also be used as space-dividers if you have limited open plan space or want to create a dressing area in a bedroom for instance. You will need to suspend poles from the ceiling and hang curtains that are large enough to cover the areas sufficiently, and look attractive on both sides. Depending on your choice, these curtains can be delightful temporary walls in your space.
Final touches should include insurance
If you would like to use curtains as a decorative tool to add a designer feel to the property consider using window dressing accessories. Mount a decorative curtain rod and hang swags and tails as you like, which can be done without curtains. Or indeed you can choose any rods or curtains you fancy and hang them in a variety of ways, such as hanging curtains and swags together, or using a cornice box to add a sculptured feel. Curtains really do make a difference and they can also make a difference to your bank balance. Good curtains are not cheap and should be considered when landlords take out insurance on property to be let.