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How often do you change your curtains?

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Coolgran65 Sun 10-Jan-16 20:52:04

Two windows downstairs with matching curtains. One window is 10 x 6, the other is 15 x 6 and the floor length curtains are drawn closed in winter. They are about 5 years old and have been dry cleaned once. Couldn't afford to have a set to change for summer but it would be lovely to do so.

cornergran Sun 10-Jan-16 20:30:08

I'd change the curtains if needed/wanted. Why not if you want to? I do change one set winter/summer for a different look rather than warmth. Otherwise tend to change when I get bored with them. Having said that we have one set in a bedroom that belonged to my DMIL. No idea how old they are but they were at a window when I met her 48+ years ago. No, they don't have holes! We love them. The rest of the curtains are less than 3 years old. No rules with curtains. Just do what suits you. smile

FarNorth Sun 10-Jan-16 19:44:15

I don't have separate winter and summer ones but always give all my curtains a wash in summer.
If you are fed up of your curtains, of course you should get/make new ones. It will cheer you up. smile

Cherrytree59 Sun 10-Jan-16 19:42:11

My MIL did the same before double glazing
I have changed mine in past to suit the decor
Having said that if they were particular favourite then fitted decor round them.
I have blinds now so curtains left open.
This does mean less material required, so much cheaper

As you can make your own suzied why not make them any way + put them up. If anything like my DH prob won't notice for a weekgrin

tanith Sun 10-Jan-16 19:30:27

No I didn't when I had curtains but now I only have blinds at all the windows.

suzied Sun 10-Jan-16 19:25:12

Following on from the spring clean thread - my mother used to have winter and summer curtains. A thick velvet for the winter and some lighter chintzy ones for the summer which she swapped round every year. I have some really nice Sanderson curtains which I have had for about 4 years, I have cleaned them once in that time, and I do like them. But I would like a change. I can make curtains so can save some money there. My OH thinks the curtains are fine and don't need changing( but he says that about any household item). Does anyone change their curtains around?