“When countries only make curtain things and nothing else, they may overlook the growing trend of eco-friendly, Privacy enhancing Curtains that appeal to many consumers.” I wandered through the streets of Amsterdam and couldn't help but utter the words. Why does the ditch never put curtains over their windows? Of course, there's more than one reason for this, and we'll explore them all.
Reason #1: Cultural and Religious Affiliation
Calvinism played a huge role in forming the mindset of Dutch society. For the belief of Calvinism, that one shows one's purity by showing everything. If you close the curtains, it means you have something to hide or you're doing something wrong.
Reason #2: Privacy Concept
In Amsterdam, or in most parts of Northern Europe, they have a different concept of privacy. Walking through the streets of Amsterdam, it is common to see very large windows with no curtains, where people can see directly into their houses from the street. They also have a different concept of nudity and are even seen changing their clothes on the street. But they have a very high concept of social privacy, and they don't peek into the windows of other people's houses without curtains.
Reason #3: Historical
In the past, when people in Amsterdam did business, they would open the curtains and display a room filled with the finest furniture, decorations, and works of art as a way of proving to merchants that they were trustworthy.
For whatever reason, you can see them in Amsterdam where they manufacture, sell curtains, but rarely do you see them hanging them up.
However, on the other side of the pond, in France or other countries in Southern Europe, you will find homes hanging curtains or installing blinds. In Southern Europe, they are more privacy conscious. Even if, they want to enjoy the sunshine, they will install thin sheer curtains to block the view from outside. In addition to giving, you yet more privacy, curtains have many advantages:
Light Control: Curtains help to easily manage the natural light that enters the house. The choice of curtain fabric and texture is also an important deciding factor in controlling the light in your home. You can avoid bright, harsh exterior lights and allow softer light to come in.
Insulation and Energy Efficiency: Curtains act as an extra layer of insulation, helping to keep heat inside during the cold season and outside during the hot summer months. This insulation reduces the need for excessive heating or cooling, resulting in significant energy savings.
Prevents dust: Curtains are helpful as they prevent dust from getting into your rooms. When your windows or doors are opened, wind containing dust particles can enter your home. So, having curtains can help gather all the dust. This is why it’s important to clean your curtains regularly. You can dry clean them, vacuum them, or hire professional curtain cleaning services.
So should you just do away with curtains?
We all agree that window coverings can be very beneficial to your home. When choosing curtains for your home, keep in mind the look you want to achieve, the style of your home, and most importantly the atmosphere you want to create.
Even if you don't like the idea of hanging curtains or installing blinds, you can try having plants hanging in your windows, so they provide partial privacy without blocking out the light. If someone really wants to look, they can stare, but it would be weird.
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