The most obvious benefit to adding new
curtains is the new look and feel they will bring to a room.  When your curtains are closed they generally
cover a large part of your wall space and by choosing the right modern curtains
you can quickly and easily transform a room by using the curtains as a focal
point.  There is such a huge range of
colours and designs to choose from when it comes to modern curtains and these
can range from contemporary to traditional.

The type of modern curtains that you choose will also have a bearing of the way
your room is designed.  Take into
consideration how the light filters into the room and before you make any
purchases you will need to decide how much light is ideal in the room.  For example, choosing light materials for
curtains in your bedroom may be a decision you live to regret as light and
unlined materials allow light to flow into a room and this will only be
disruptive to your sleep.  Remember in
the summer months it stays lighter for longer and the sun rises earlier in the
morning.

There are three different types of modern
curtain, ring top, pencil pleat and tab-top curtains.  Ring top curtains are sometimes known as
eyelet curtains and have metal eyelets that are threaded onto a curtain pole.  This type of curtain can only be used with a
curtain pole and also make for a great decorative feature.  Tab-top curtains can only be used with poles
as the tabs on the curtain simple loop over the pole allowing the curtain to
hang.  This type of curtain is an
excellent choice if you want to make a feature of your pole. 

You can also choose to buy your modern
curtains lined or unlined.  Lined
curtains help to keep out the cold and draughts and can also help to keep out
the light.  Having you curtains lined can
also help to prevent the curtain fabric from fading and gives the curtain
weight to help it hang better.  Unlined
curtains are cooler in the summer and easier to care for.  They can also give a lighter feel to a room.