Design curtains in the bedroom

Textiles occupy an important place in interior design, since it is the fabrics that fill our house with warmth, comfort. This is especially true in the bedroom - the room where we are most tuned for comfort, pleasant relaxation, healthy sleep. Designing curtains in the bedroom will be an easy and creative process, if you familiarize yourself with useful information, practical tips and design recommendations, which we will discuss below.

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Choose curtains in the bedroom

The design of curtains in the bedroom begins with the stage of their selection in the interior. In order for the selection process to be as efficient and simple as possible, it is worth defining the basic rules for choosing a particular product:

• Define the style in which the interior of the bedroom is made, and focus on it.
• Consider the illumination of the room, its location relative to the cardinal points.
• The size of the room. The design of the curtains in the bedroom depends on whether your relaxation room is spacious or has a modest area. In this case, many parameters are important, namely: height, width, length of walls, window sizes.
• Furnishing and improvement of the room. Pay attention to the presence and location of batteries, niches and shelves, pipes and other various architectural features.

Important! In a spacious bedroom, the choice of style of curtains is limited only by the style of the interior, while in small rooms a more thorough approach is required.

After analyzing your bedroom, you can go directly to the choice of a specific model. We list their types:

1. English These are curtains of a lifting type, in the assembled state, elegant folds are formed in the center, and in the opened state, the curtains look like an even canvas and do not fall below the window sill.
2. French Lush curtains cascading type with folds along the entire length.
3. Roman. Another type of lifting curtains. Unlike English, folds are formed more evenly, strictly horizontally and at the same time stacked on top of each other.
4. Roll. They are often confused with Roman ones, since they are also rising curtains. However, this is not quite true. As the name implies, these products are collected in a roll, the fabric is wound on a special roller installed at the top of the window.
5. Austrian. This type combined two other varieties of curtains - French and Roman. From the first - borrowed lush cascading folds, and from the second - a lifting mechanism.
6. Japanese Absolutely even fabric panels. Their main feature is simplicity, conciseness.

In addition to the type of curtains, the material from which they are made plays a special role. It can be airy, light, dense, sparkle with gloss or be matte. Products can be made from natural fibers or synthetic.

More curtains can be classified by shape and size:

• Long or short.
• Straight or asymmetric.

Important! Think about the additional design and accessories for curtains. It can be: fringe, lambrequin, brushes, pickups.

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Design curtains for the bedroom: unity and harmony of decor

The interior of curtains for the bedroom is directly related to the style of the room as a whole. The combination of textiles with the arrangement of the room will create an indescribable harmony, completeness of appearance and unity of design.Let us dwell in detail on the variety of interior styles and find out what role curtains play in them.

Important! Individual tailoring is able to maximally clearly, effectively recreate the originality of ideas for the design of curtains. Thus, the composition will be exclusive and creative.

Classic style

This style is characterized by elegance, sophisticated luxury and restraint. How to use curtains to emphasize the features of the interior? Follow these guidelines:

1. The color of the curtain should be in harmony with the shades of the bedroom. The combination can be achieved using the tones available in the room, or using a contrasting palette. But at the same time, the general design of the bedroom should not seem overloaded with flowers.
2. Feel free to use the lambrequin - in the classical style, the use of double-row or single-row curtains is permissible.
3. The ornament on textiles must not be catchy, but rather light, elegant. For example, floristic motifs look very appropriate.
4. The most suitable material for curtains are dense fabrics: satin, jacquard, velvet.
5. Eaves from 2-3 rows will look spectacular. In addition, they may be hidden. Carved tips and a decorative baguette may be useful for decorating a cornice.
6. Accessories for curtains in the classical style should not be in excess. A moderate, thoughtful decor should only emphasize the curtains. You can use fringe, cords, brushes, picks.

Important! The classic type of curtains include French, English options.

Chic Baroque

Interesting curtains for a bedroom in the Baroque style will be distinguished by their pretentiousness, pomposity and luxury:

1. In such a bedroom, the color of the curtains should be bright and rich. Pay attention to such juicy shades: red, burgundy, emerald, gold.
2. The composition should be complex. Place the curtains in many rows with lush drapery, the lambrequin of the intricate shape will not be out of place.
3. Since Baroque is a rather overloaded style, the drawing can be very different and it is almost impossible to overdo it. What can I advise? Vertical stripes and floral patterns look simple and tasteful.
4. Fabric for curtains is better to choose from heavy and dense materials, as in the classical style. These are velvet, jacquard, brocade and satin.

Important! A rich decoration of the curtains is welcome. Use fringe, golden tassels, stones and beads, the original braid.

Romantic Provence

Designing beautiful curtains for the bedroom in this cute style requires lightness and plenty of light in the interior. This effect is easy to achieve if the curtains are made of light material in pleasant pastel colors.

We hasten to draw your attention to such aspects in the design:

• The color scheme of delicate shades. Beige tones, pink, lilac, blue, light yellow will do.
• The pattern on the curtains is only floral.
• Tulle must be airy and weightless. Therefore, light materials - cotton, linen, chintz are suitable.

Important! Provence accepts only natural fabrics, so the use of synthetic cloths is unacceptable.

• Such decor as a lambrequin is practically not used in the design of a bedroom in this style. If you decide to arrange horizontal drapery, then it should be light and unobtrusive.
• The curtain rod should also be made from a natural base - most often use wood.

Important! Of the jewelry, you can advise ruffles, ribbons, bows and frills; hooks with large flowers will look lovely.

Colorful Country

At its core, this style of interior is similar to Provence. In it, homely warmth and comfort are combined with subtle rudeness. In the design, natural materials and fabrics are used in the same way. Country Bedroom Curtain Design:

1. The color scheme should be combined with the general situation. It is better to give preference to warm and natural shades: beige, blue, green, sand.
2. In addition to the floral pattern, geometric patterns are acceptable: stripes, cage, polka dots. The main thing is that the ornament should be discreet.
3. The composition of the textiles is quite simple: two curtains on the sides, a curtain with a little drapery. Optionally - you can place a light pelmet.
4. Use the same fabrics as in the Provence style: linen, chintz, cotton.
5. The same applies to the cornice. Optimal will be a wooden base with conventional tips.
6. This style can not do without decorations and decor. Beautiful ribbons, elegant ruffles, elegant lace and bows will do.

Important! Do not use glass or metal accessories to decorate country style curtains.

High Tech High Tech

The simplicity and severity of the lines of this style should be clearly observed in the textile decoration of the bedroom. The unusual design of the curtains is achieved with the help of such aspects in the design:

• The color scheme is quite limited. Black and white colors, various gray and silver shades are acceptable. Most often, the canvas is plain.
• Drawings are practically not used - only correct lines and geometric ornaments are permissible.

Important! An interesting solution may be a printed image of a night megalopolis, modern buildings and structures.

• Curtains from a practical and smooth fabric look beneficial. The material is often used synthetic.
• Draperies have the most common and simplest look. Optionally look rolled, Roman types. No lush folds and lambrequins.
• Decor is also not allowed. The only exception may be the decor with a metallic sheen and seasoned geometric shape. For example, rivets.
• Cornices choose chrome.

Actual Modern

What characterizes the interior in this style? Natural shades, smooth bends, floral elements are inherent in it. Proper design of curtains in the bedroom is achieved by following the following recommendations:

• From the color palette, it is better to stop choosing natural shades: beige, light green, golden, white, light blue.
• The composition of the curtains is pretty standard: transparent tulle and tight curtains on the sides.

Important! The original way is the design of the "bishop's sleeve" or intricate drapery in the form of imperial curtains.

• The pattern on the product is preferably chosen in natural colors, but in a darker shade. Motifs can be florid, openwork and floral.
• It is desirable that the curtain material be natural, but at the same time possess a pleasant satin flicker.
• Cornices are used hidden - they can be with curved and flowing elements. Forged decor in the form of leaves and flowers will create an additional accent by the window.

Important! Overloading curtains with decorative details is not worth it. Accurately and subtly designate jewelry, choose floral elements: leaves, flowers, butterflies.

The abundance of interior styles is not limited to those discussed above. More rare, but no less bright and original, there are other designs:

• Conciseness and restraint of the east.
• Futuristic Vanguard with its bold ideas.
• Rich arabic motifs.
• Newfangled Ecostyle.

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The color combination of curtains in the interior

The importance of textiles in design is invaluable, it is this element of the atmosphere that gives the room warmth and comfort, creates a harmonious atmosphere of relaxation. An important role in this is played by the color of the curtains. The design of curtains in the bedroom must be carried out taking into account this characteristic.

We outline the basic principles of color combinations in the interior:

• The integrity of the textile decoration of the room. The design of the bedroom, in which the color of the curtains fits the plaid on the bed, to the carpet and other elements, looks stylish and harmonious.

Important! You should not choose a color that is absolutely identical - it is enough if the tone of the curtains is in tune with the pattern on the bedspread or carpet.

• Compliance with the color scheme of the interior. It is also not worth choosing the shade exactly to the decoration of the walls, as it looks inexpressive and blurry.For example, beige pastel colors in the room perfectly complement the brown curtains. If the basis is blue, then pay attention to its blue tint for curtains.
• Contrast. A bold and colorful method to accent the room. The bright bedroom can be “revived” with a bright curtain. A rich interior - on the contrary, you can "cool" with calm shades.

Important! Color allows us to further refine the design of the bedroom. And the optimum shade will create a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere in the room. Some more useful tips when choosing a color:

• The color of the curtain is better to choose not crystal white, but give preference to softer tones - pearl, milky, light beige.
• In a small room, do not use curtains with large patterns.
• In a spacious bedroom, it is optimal to choose curtains that are darker in color than wall decoration.
• If the bedroom has a work area, then do not overly drape the curtains, as this will distract attention.

 

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Features of curtains for a bedroom with a balcony

It is quite common that there is access to a balcony from the room. How to make curtains in the bedroom in this case? The main task is their functionality.

Important! Since there will be constant movements from the room to the balcony, the curtains should easily provide access to the door, it is convenient to move and lift.

What types of curtains you can pay attention to:

• Roll.
• Roman.
• Curtains-threads.

If you decide to use nevertheless the classic version of the drapery, then take care of convenient fittings. For example, side clips, grabs, tapes. These details will help to fix the curtain canvas.

Important! In the bedroom with a balcony, choose a fabric for curtains, resistant to dust and dirt, as well as easy to clean. Satin, cotton, linen are suitable.

For the rest, adhere to the basic rules of design: choose the style of curtains suitable for the interior, their color and think over the elegant composition of textiles.

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Curtain design and window shape

Of course, most often the window has a standard rectangular shape. It can be narrower in a small room or wide tricuspid in a spacious bedroom. Such geometry is easy to design and has no restrictions in design.

However, there are atypical types of windows. For example:

• Round. Place the curtains on a standard flat ledge, and grab an elegant drapery on the sides of the window with hooks. In this case, you will demonstrate the original shape of the opening.
• Arched. Stylists advise placing the cornice above the fillet level - thus, with open curtains, you can enjoy the beauty of the arched opening.
• Inclined. The best solution would be blinds or roman blinds, blinds, bamboo canvas. A feature of the installation of these curtains will be the presence of two additional cables on the sides of the frame. But classic design is not excluded. Again, consider attaching the curtains with hooks, cords, or having a second cornice near the windowsill.

In this situation, interesting curtains for the bedroom can effectively emphasize the original form, or, on the contrary, hide it. It all depends on your wishes and creativity.

Important! To emphasize an unusual window frame, the contours of the curtains should repeat its shape.

The design of short curtains for the bedroom is advisable to use if the window is located in a niche. Or in the event that the space at the opening is used to place furniture. An example would be a table, a soft sofa or a chest of drawers.

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Curtains for a small bedroom

If the room of your bedroom is neat and small, then the main selection criterion will be a simple and unobtrusive textile design. Do not overload a small room with an abundance and splendor of folds, a massive cornice or bulky lambrequin.

Important! Choose the color of curtains in a modest room in light shades, as they visually increase the space.Overflow fabrics, such as satin or silk, have the same effect.

Transparent tulle will be complemented by blackout curtains without drapery, which should perfectly cope with the absorption of sunlight. Optimum performance in the form of ordinary straight paintings, which, if desired, can be grabbed on the sides with modest decorations.

Important! A narrow window can be “expanded” with a long cornice. And if two openings are located next to each other, then an interesting solution would be a curtain wall in the whole wall.

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Fashion trends

Fashion does not stand still, new delights and ideas in interior design appear. Bold, unusual and original. Of course, this also applies to curtains.

Double curtains

The combination of fabric in color, material and pattern gives a wide field for creative design of curtains in the bedroom. There are many options, and the design is essentially universal, as it is suitable for both modern and classic interiors.

An example would be a combination of monophonic material of two pleasant shades, one-color canvas and fabric with a pattern, etc. Such decor looks very elegant and impressive.

Extra long curtains

New-fashioned trend in the design of curtains. The length of the curtains is specially selected so as to exceed the height to the floor by 10-15 cm. Elongated drapery softens the strict lines of the window, graceful brushes can become additional decor elements.

Important! This effect makes the ceilings visually higher, and if you want to focus on the area of ​​the room, then such curtains will not work.

Curtains without frills

A feature of such decoration, of course, will be simplicity, conciseness and minimalism in design. This method of drapery was also called up by the characteristic of the bedroom, because this room often does not differ in large free space, since the main part is occupied by the bed.

Smooth lines, neat folds, classic shades - these are the features of an unobtrusive, but at the same time incredibly refined and elegant style.

Curtains threads

This unusual design of curtains appeared in the east, and came to us from this part of the world. They look unusual and extravagant, but it should be borne in mind that they are more of a decorative decoration than functional. The essence of the curtains in many flowing threads. Colors and materials can be very diverse.

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Now you are up to date with everything you need for a stylish, original and beautiful design of curtains in the interior. Your bedroom will become so elegant and cozy that you will be happy to spend your holidays in such an atmosphere.