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DOOR CURTAINS

(35 Posts)
Nelliemoser Sat 09-Nov-13 22:56:02

No way would I be without my front door curtain and that is in a modern well insulated house.
It makes a very big difference. It keeps the cooler air hanging about the windows from getting into the room.

Notso Sat 09-Nov-13 22:47:51

Since the front and back doors were replaced there's been no need for curtains over them.

Last year I put curtains over the sliding full width doors that lead from the lounge to the conservatory, and this has made a huge difference.

Charleygirl Sat 09-Nov-13 21:53:36

The cat flap is fitted to the front door and it is very draughty so I have a door curtain fitted. Tara can find a way around it when I have gone to bed but during the evening, she makes such a fuss that I end up letting her out.

I have lined curtains at every double glazed window to try and keep the heat in.

Sook Sat 09-Nov-13 21:05:31

I have always had door curtains. In Autumn and Winter they are drawn at dusk sometimes before depending on the weather. In the warmer weather they are drawn during the day to keep the house cool.

tanith Sat 09-Nov-13 21:02:16

We used to but had new windows and doors put in and its made such a difference we don't need them . The curtains certainly help though.

janerowena Sat 09-Nov-13 20:58:19

I have always done it, the first thing we do when we move is put up a curtain track above the doors. They are the same colour as the walls, to make the rooms seem bigger and lighter when they are drawn, and fully lined. They make a huge difference to how warm the house is.

Deedaa Sat 09-Nov-13 20:52:22

I've been doing it, but we think it is now time to buy a decent front door.

FlicketyB Sat 09-Nov-13 20:44:05

I have curtains over all my external doors. This is the time of the year when I start drawing them at night.

Marelli Sat 09-Nov-13 20:24:18

I have a lovely heavy one on the back of my living room/kitchen door, Nonu. Problem is, the cat can't open the door when it's drawn, and being a cat, wants to go in and out as soon as curtain's closed....confused

Nonu Sat 09-Nov-13 20:11:17

Now is the time of the year we put a curtain/blanket over the front door to keep out the cold .
Does anyone else do this ?