The colours, fabrics and textures that you use in a room will all determine the atmosphere in the room. You may decide to go for a minimalist look or a sumptuous decadent feel. For instance, if you incorporate a heavy, dark set of made to measure curtains you will immediately add warmth and formality to a room. A floating set of voiles will add a breezy, light, clean atmosphere.

Colour is one of the factors at play here, as well as the weight and texture of the fabric. Colour can influence whether a room looks, big, dark, light or full, and whether it feels relaxing and calm or romantic and sensual. Adding accessories like curtains, rugs, cushions, ornaments and paintings will add to the atmosphere of a room and help to create different moods.

In terms of colour, to add light to a room use colours like yellow, orange and light blue. These colours can be incorporated into the accessories like the curtains and do not necessarily need to be used on the walls. These colours will introduce light into a room even if the room has low level lighting.

Green and other natural colours help to create a feeling of calm. Blue also create a feeling of calm and tranquility. Purple and pink are associated with romance and can also be restful when used in a bedroom.

There are a vast range of curtain poles available which offer a variety of finishes, diameters and lengths.

When you are starting your search for the right curtain pole remember that its always possible to customise your curtain pole and your made to measure curtains with different bracket, rings and finials, all of which will help you to create a unique and individual look and feel.

Curtain poles are available in a traditional wood finish, or unfinished for you to stain or paint. More contemporary poles are available in metal finishes or if you don't want a wooden curtain pole but still want a traditional one -why not consider brass?

When you are deciding on the length of your curtain pole remember to take into account the width of the window plus an extra length to allow you to pull back your curtains away from the window. This will look right aesthetically but will also allow you to let more light into the room during the day.

You will need two or possibly three brackets depending on the length of your curtain pole.

Choose your finals to compliment the overall feel you are trying to create. They are available in a wide variety of styles, some of which are classic and others contemporary. They are also available in different sizes which will again alter the overall look of your window dressing.

The number of accessories that are available to add the finishing touch to your made to measure curtains in quite mind boggling.

Firstly, the curtain valance? This is a short curtain which is hung at the top of the main curtain adding a deep frill of fabric at the top of the window. Its purpose is both decorative and practical as it hides the curtain track or rod depending on how the curtains have been fixed. It is usually gathered or pleated to add depth and a sumptuous feel.

The curtain valance is usually made from the same fabric as the main curtains but occasionally it is made in a contrasting fabric.

This type of accessory will usually be hung on a double rod or track which will also hold the main set of curtains. Where an under curtain is required a triple track is sometimes used.

Tiebacks are a single or double cord or rope which can vary in diameter but which is used to hold back curtains allowing them to be opened away from the window and enabling the window to be dressed in the desired way. They allow you to drape the curtains in a fuller way than simply pulling them back. They will help you to add individuality and personality to your curtains.

They come in a variety of styles and sizes to compliment your curtains and the interior of your room.

For instance, you can get single tassel tiebacks, rope tiebacks, beaded tiebacks and double tassel tiebacks. The selection you make will depend on the style and formality of the set of curtains you have chosen, whether they are made to measure curtains or ready made curtains.

Ann Maurice, the TV House Doctor, has recently launched a new website. The idea is to help homeowners to spruce up their homes with makeover ideas. She will recommend ways of decluttering our homes and offer ideas which will help us to avoid DIY disasters.

Like other interior designers she will be offering tips on how to decorate and accessorise our homes with touches like made to measure curtains.

The recession has left many home owners struggling to pay the bills never mind making updates and improvements to their homes. The key is to work with what you already have. Make small changes and adjustments which will make a big difference to the look and feel of your home. You don't need to spend a great deal of money and you will really notice a difference.

For example, adding a rug will make a room feel warmer. Curtains can add a lot to a room -heavy curtains adding warmth, lighter voiles adding a simple fresh feel. Interior Designers would suggest that if you do nothing else in a room add some made to measure curtains and you will change its atmosphere completely.

Accessories and small adjustments can turn a bland, bare and boring home into one that has warmth, character and atmosphere. This can be done without spending a lot of money.

There are many other ways to accessorise your made to measure curtains and add individualism and personality to your window dressing. They include fringes - these edge your curtains and come in a variety of elaborate and decorative designs including bobbles and beads.

Another example of a popular finish is the Bullion Fringe, this is a traditional fringe often used for edging cushions, throws and valances as well as curtains.

Braid, a narrow trimming similar to ribbon, can also be used and is popular in upholstery and lampshades as well as on curtain pelmets.

The possibilities are almost endless and its important to do your research and carefully decide what "look" you are hoping to achieve before you place your order and buy curtains.