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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 usually heavier and lined, while curtains are lighter and unlined.
- Curtains often let some light through, whereas draperies often block light completely.
- Draperies are usually floor length, whereas curtains can be of various lengths.
- Curtains can be more casual in style, while draperies add a more formal touch.
- Draperies often come with pleats or heavy folds compared to the simpler style of curtains.
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