Over the past decade, many have witnessed a drop in sales of Net Curtains as they have become deemed as old fashioned and twee. Unfortunately, members of the public falling out of love with this traditional window covering has given something of a "shop window" for opportunistic burglars as home owners are leaving wide screen televisions, music systems and expensive computers in full view of the street.
Over recent months we, and others in the home decor industry, have seen a sudden and sharp rise in the sale of Net Curtains and other window coverings. This increase may well be down to a change in fashion. As well know fashions come and go but whatever the reason for Net Curtains becoming the latest thing in interior design, many police forces and crime prevention agencies have reported a drop in domestic burglaries for the first time in over six years. Many may put this down to good old fashioned coincidence however, the drop in burglaries and the rise in the sale of Net Curtains has been significant enough to prompt many of the biggest police forces in the country to release official advice to the public stating that using Net Curtains (or some other form of window covering such as muslin or voile panels) over your front room windows as being one of the best ways to deter a would be thief by reducing visibility from the street. Net Curtains also help to lower the chances of an opportunistic burglar noticing that your home is unoccupied.
This advice is corroborated by many insurance companies who state that hanging Net Curtains over your ground floor windows may significantly reduce the chances of your home being invaded by a thief and your valuable possessions being taken. The best thing about Net Curtains for home security is their low cost. Rather than paying out for a guard dog or high cost security system, you can adorn your windows with an attractive and cost effective covering which will not only keep your home safer but will enhance any decor.
As well as Net Curtains, we also stock a wide range of accessories including matching poles and finials and if traditional Net Curtains are not your thing, try our range of gorgeous Voile panels available in a variety of stunning shades.
[caption id="attachment_6810" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Net Curtains are not only attractive, they are also great for home security.[/caption]