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Curtains vs. Draperies
Curtains
/ˈkɜːrtn/Examples:
The curtains in the theater rose slowly, revealing the stage.She drew the curtains back and sunlight flooded the room.Heavy velvet curtains draped over the ancient castle windows.
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Draperies
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The museum displayed elegant porcelain and silk draperies.Sunlight filtered through the old, dusty draperies.Margaret selected new draperies for the bedroom windows.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Draperies are often heavier and lined, whereas curtains are typically lighter and unlined.
- Curtains can be found in a wide variety of fabrics and patterns to suit multiple aesthetics, while draperies are more formal.
- Draperies often reach the floor and may be used to add insulation, whereas curtains might not always touch the floor and are used more for decoration.
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