Design of curtains and curtains - window decoration

The design of curtains and curtains - the design of windows and the overall harmony of the interior will depend on this. With their help, the cardinal appearance of the room changes. They emphasize sophistication, conciseness or luxury, create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. But in order for the curtains to be not only a bright accent, but also as functional and practical as possible, we offer you some useful tips and advice that will help in realizing the goal.

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The role of window decoration in the interior of the room

If the room has a window, it can be a bright highlight of the interior:

• Often they hide it under heavy curtains, which is not always beautiful and practical.
• The most winning option is to use organza and tulle in a wide variety of colors and textures.
• If you are interested in light tightness, roller blinds will suit you.

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We choose curtains for the style of the interior

A very important aspect is the choice of those models that perfectly fit into your style of interior design. Let us consider what the design of curtains and curtains and the design of windows as a whole in one or another artistic direction can be.

Classic style

It implies the presence of a transparent tulle and heavy curtains located on the sides. The length should be selected from the ceiling to the floor. The presence of a lambrequin is also characteristic. All decoration is complemented by a wooden or metal cornice.

Important! The classical style has its own directions, so when decorating the window, you should take into account the nuances inherent in each flow:

• For strict Classics, direct curtains of gabardine or tweed, tapestry on rings or grommets, in combination with tulle from organza, veil or lace, are suitable.
• Empire. In this case, jacquard canvases with images of monograms are used. Fringing is also characteristic, tying them with cords with decorative tassels.
• Baroque. This style is characterized by draperies, which are the main highlight of this direction.

 

Modern

It is best to use this style direction in the design of the hall, bedroom or kitchen:

• Straight lines should be discarded here.
• Curved and flowing curtains will look best.
• Draperies should be selected from satin or heavy silk.
• As for tulle, it is most appropriate to use organza or veil.
• It’s better to look into the kitchen with synthetic fabrics that fit into asymmetrical patterns to create fancy contours.

Eco

It is best to choose curtains for this style from natural materials - cotton, linen, chintz or lace are suitable.

Important! When decorating the window with rustic-style curtains, the window opening decorated with burlap will look very original.

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We decorate the window with curtains

Window decoration is usually started at the end of the repair, or when various interior changes are made in order to refresh the atmosphere. That is why when choosing curtains, you need to consider a lot of criteria:

• If the walls are finished with wallpaper with bright or colorful colors, it is better to give your preference to plain curtains and curtains of calm tones.
• Matte textures of wallpaper can look better with silk or synthetic curtains. If the wallpaper with various embosses, the curtains made of matte texture fabric, complemented by various types of decorative draperies, will look most harmonious.
• The image of vertical stripes on fabric canvases visually increase the height of the room.
• You can expand the space of the room with the help of curtains with a pattern of horizontal stripes.
• The cornice is best placed under the ceiling. Thanks to this solution, you will visually increase the height of the room.

Important! For rooms with low ceilings, it is better not to use curtains with lambrequins.

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Modern fashion trends

To date, the most popular elements in decorating a window opening are:

• Layering of curtains;
• The abundance of various types of accessories;
• The use of large ornaments that mimic watercolor painting;
• Dark curtains with volumetric and printed embroidery;
• Various kinds of edging, such as braid, lace, satin or silk ribbons, ruffles or fringe.

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What fabric is better for curtains?

Properly selected fabric for curtains plays an important role in the overall design of the interior. Therefore, in order for future curtains to be functional, consistent with the chosen style and purpose of the room, they must meet all the stated requirements:

1. The most important criterion when choosing fabric for curtains is its softness and suppleness to various types of drapery. Most often gabardine and tulle are used for this.
2. Your choice must be made taking into account the general purpose of the room. For the nursery, it is best to watch denim curtains with bright colors. For the bedroom, it will be appropriate to use heavy velvet textures.
3. Try to choose fabric for curtains for different seasons. For example, special fabrics with a wool lining retain heat perfectly in the cold season, and light lace curtains are suitable for the spring-summer period.
4. To protect from sunlight and burnout, pay attention to canvases that are soaked in a special solution.
5. The most practical are curtains, which include 100% polyester with a possible slight addition of cotton. They withstand frequent washing and are not subject to deformation. Natural fabrics are very finicky in care. To clean them, an exceptionally dry processing method is required.
6. Silk and cotton are not suitable for decorating window openings located on the sunny side, as they are very prone to fading.
7. To design a study, it is best to choose taffeta. It prevents sunlight from entering, has a presentable and expensive appearance, and is easy to clean.

Important! The most practical fabric is viscose. Besides being easy to clean, it is also fire resistant.

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Choose a color palette

The beauty of window decoration by curtains completely depends on the chosen color scheme. Thanks to the color, you can visually enlarge a small room or remove the excess volume of a large room. For this effect, you need to correctly select the color of the curtains:

• Economical option. In order to save the budget, you should choose curtains for the coloring of your furniture. It is better not to focus on wallpapers, as they are replaced much more often than furniture.
• The universal approach. If there are a large number of different colors and shades in the interior decoration, you should choose curtains whose color will be identical to the color of the largest piece of furniture located in the room.
• Neutral gamma. The most win-win option is light and calm colors.You can completely change the interior design, while not changing the curtains, as they are suitable for absolutely all styles.

Important! When choosing neutral tones of curtains, you can combine them with interior items of a completely different color.

• We place accents. In order to focus on the design of the window, you should use the design of curtains and curtains in bright colors with various geometric patterns, such as stripes or cages.
• If the design of the room contains a large number of different colors, choose plain curtains.
• For the monochrome version, it is best to use curtains in the color of the walls or the main coatings.

It is also very important to choose a color palette, depending on the functional purpose of the room:

• For the bedroom, it is best to pick up curtains of muted shades. They will not distract you and interfere with calm relaxation. Bright and saturated colors can be used when decorating with various accessories and decorations.

Important! The most appropriate will look green, muted shades of blue and gray-cream tones.

• In the living room, you can show your imagination and experiment in the design of curtains, curtains and window decoration in general. The main thing is that your chosen color palette fits into the general atmosphere of the interior.

Important! The color of the curtains for the kitchen depends on the interior:

• For country style, curtains of light colors are suitable. As for the drawing, it can be a cage, strip or bright floral ornament.
• High tech trend prefers minimalism and cool colors.
• For Classics, you should choose plain curtains.

 

Pattern and patterns on the curtains

For those who are bored with the uniformity and uniformity, it is best to look at the curtains with bright patterns or prints. In this case, the most important thing is to carefully approach the choice so as not to oversaturate the room with all kinds of drawings:

• You should always take into account the fact that against the background of wallpaper with a large ornament such curtains are inappropriate.
• If the walls are very small and almost imperceptible pattern, you can confidently use the canvas with patterns. Such decor will also be appropriate in a fairly large room or room decorated in bright and unobtrusive colors.

Important! You can not use curtains with a large pattern for those rooms that use the same ornament in surface decoration.

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We decorate curtains with accessories

You can create beautiful curtains on windows using special accessories. They are of practical importance, and thanks to their use, the curtains have a finished look:

• Curtains with lambrequins. This is the most popular of all kinds of jewelry. With the help of a lambrequin, you can emphasize the beauty of curtains, give them chic and personality. A correctly selected lambrequin can change the whole interior beyond recognition. It can be made in the form of various decorative draperies (swag, peroxide, jabota, ties) or have a rigid base. This decoration is exclusively suitable for rooms with high ceilings.
• Various pickups. These are accessories designed to keep the curtain presentable. In addition to pickups, this group of jewelry includes a variety of decorative magnets and holders. Magnetic pickups are very functional. Thanks to the structure of their castle, they easily capture the necessary width. The range of such jewelry is simply unlimited, ranging from simple metal chains to sparkling stones and flowers.

Important! Most often, hooks can serve as the only accessory for curtains.

• Curtains with grommets. If you want to do without a lambrequin and other jewelry options, but at the same time give the curtain originality, you can use the eyelets. These are through holes located on the canvas, finished with metal. Their essence lies in the fact that a cornice is passed through them.Eyelets are best used in a modern, youth or children's interior.

Important! To turn the curtain into a bright element of the room, use colored eyelets.

• Cornices They play a huge role in decorating the window. You can choose both a traditional round and a baguette level, which looks good in rooms with high ceilings, fits all styles. For installation of lifting, sliding or remote mechanisms, it is best to choose an aluminum profile. Such cornices are able to withstand curtains of various weights and configurations. The string is best selected for curtains from light fabrics. Due to its structure, the effect of the absence of a cornice is created, and all the attention goes to the curtain itself.

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Adjust the window opening using curtains

Thanks to properly selected and designed curtains, you can visually change or hide the imperfections of the window:

1. Making the window wider. To do this, you need to determine the size of the curtains. They should be 20-25 centimeters longer than the window opening. Due to the presence of curtains on the sides, the window will appear wider.
2. Add the heights. For a low ceiling and a low window, you need to raise the curtain to a height as close to the ceiling as possible. Another option is to hang the curtains on the drawstring or decorate them with eyelets.
3. Making the window smaller. In this case, curtains with lambrequins are ideal. They are a distracting element that will help visually reduce the size of the window. Try to choose the design of curtains and curtains with a large pattern.
4. Raise the window above. In this embodiment, the empty fragment between the ceiling and the window is quite difficult to somehow “beat”, since it forms voids, because of which the general interior design is dissected. But there are a few tricks that can solve the low window problem.
   • Use a ceiling cornice.
   • Pay attention to the lambrequins. Their design perfectly hides the disadvantages of window openings.
   • Decorate the curtains with eyelets. They form folds, due to this the window visually becomes higher.

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New life for old curtains

If you are tired of the old decor and want to somehow change it, while not incurring any special financial costs, you can do this with the same old curtains. They can simply be freshened up, due to which boring curtains will “sparkle” in a new way.

There are several methods to change the design of curtains and curtains in the design of the window:

• Drape them with various clips or hairpins.
• The use of puffs also dramatically changes the appearance of curtains.
• Sew fringe, multi-colored braid or small decorative tassels.
• Change the standard fasteners to various loops, ties, cords or bows.
• Plain curtains can be radically changed with the help of applications or various ornaments.
• Make a double-sided curtain with a colored lining, decorate such a duet with various decorative pickups.
• Change the curtain completely. For example, there are a lot of workshops on how to make Roman or Austrian out of a simple curtain.

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We are looking for an alternative

For those who do not accept standards, there are options for how to design a window without curtains in a stylish and original way. For example, the use of a curtain made of pendants. You can string different types of beads, pearls, colored beads, shells or buttons on a thread or fishing line. This decoration is appropriate to use for the styles of Ethno, Hi-tech, Provence or Country.

Important! Window treatments such as blinds and roller blinds are not curtains. Due to the variety of fabrics, patterns, various textures and finishing methods, you can decorate even the most ordinary-looking window openings.

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A beautifully designed window always attracts the attention of others. A correctly selected coloring and texture of the curtain can visually hide the defects of the room.In order for the window design to be stylish and functional, you need to be very scrupulous about the choice of curtains. In order not to get lost in the range of offered models, you should always remember the above tips and recommendations. With their help, you will pick up a beautiful decor for a window opening that will not go unnoticed.