Curtain Glossary
The terms you'll see when choosing your curtains, explained simply.
- Ripple Fold
- Curtain style with uniform, modern waves, hung from a track with carriers. It's Drapery Life's signature design.
- Sheer
- Sheer fabric that lets light through softly, providing privacy during the day while keeping your view to the outside.
- Light Filtering
- Light Filtering fabric softens incoming sunlight without fully darkening the room.
- Blackout
- Blackout fabric blocks out all light, ideal for bedrooms, TV rooms, or any room where you want darkness.
- Inside Mount
- The curtain is installed inside the window frame for a clean, recessed look.
- Outside Mount
- The curtain is installed on the wall or over the frame, ideal for covering smaller windows or adding height.
- Track
- The top bar the Ripple Fold curtain hangs from; it can be manual or motorized.
- Motorization
- A system that lets you open and close your curtains with a remote control, an app, or a voice assistant.
- Valance
- A decorative piece at the top that hides the track and gives a finished look.
- Fullness
- The amount of fabric relative to the width of the window. The greater the fullness, the more pronounced the waves and the more luxurious the look.
- DIY (Do It Yourself)
- The option to install your curtains yourself by following our guides, accepting the installation terms on your own responsibility.
- Technical visit
- A service in which a professional visits your home to take measurements and advise you before manufacturing.