Out of all the colors available to us, white is the one that holds the most symbolism, not only in western culture, but throughout the world, and indeed throughout the ages. The color white is symbolic of purity and cleanliness. Many people view it as being a symbol of extreme good, a polar opposite to black. In Asian culture, black and white are used in symbolism such as the yin yang symbol, to portray the opposite sides of the spectrum in life, and how they interact with each other to create an all encompassing whole.

In fashion and home design, white has always been a popular color to use. White curtains are one of the most popular colors out there, and because of that there is a huge range of different styles available in white. It is customary for a bride to wear white at her wedding, symbolising virginity and purity, and white is used in the bathroom to portray cleanliness and hygiene, this is the same reason the color is used so much in hospitals and doctor and nurses uniforms. In the home, white will blend into the background, allowing other items in your home to take the spotlight and stand out. This is the main reason why white curtains are so popular, particularly on windows that have a nice view, as the white will frame the view outside, drawing your eye out and creating a feeling of being at one with the view.

There are a multitude of styles of white curtains available. The most effective are the softer materials such as light cotton and silk. White curtains with lace trimmings are the perfect solution if you are trying to achieve a country charm in your home, especially if you have a natural wooden background to put them up against. Sheer curtains are fantastic for rooms that don’t need a lot of privacy. If you just want to subdue the harsh lines of a window, a white sheer curtain will do so, adding a sense of softness and serenity to your room.

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Bedroom and living room windows aren’t the only place where white can be used effectively. The kitchen is a very popular place to use this color, as it will make the room feel larger and more inviting. When you get up in the morning and walk into a kitchen with white lace curtains hanging on the window, you can’t help but feel that you have started the day on the right foot. Yet another place that uses white predominately is the bathroom. For some people, a white shower curtain is too much on top of the white porcelain of the bathroom skin, toilet and bath, but if you have a few other colors to break it up, it can work wonders.

One thing to keep in mind about white curtains, they will show up every little speck of dirt. If you have small children, or an animal that can’t leave stuff alone, then you may find yourself constantly taking your curtains down and washing them. If this is the case, one thing you can do is have two layers of curtains. An absolutely classic look is to have black and white curtains together on the one window. You put the white underneath and the black on top. When the kids are home you close the black curtains over, and when you are alone during schooldays, you can open them up and enjoy the fresh crispness of your sheer white curtains.