The hallway can easily be called one of the most important rooms in the room. This is where guests begin to get acquainted with the home.
The corridor influences the first impression, introduces the tastes of the owners, and reflects the style of the entire home.
That is why the design of the hallway should be aimed at creating a stylish and cozy room that can serve as a “calling card” of the house.
Window decoration plays an important role in interior design.
Curtains in the hallway allow you to visually expand the space, mask some imperfections in the walls, and make the room brighter. Correctly chosen curtains become the final detail in the overall look of the hallway.
How to choose curtains for the hallway?
Even something as simple as choosing curtains for a hallway based on a photo has its own peculiarities.
Curtains should harmoniously complement the overall interior and serve as an integral part of it.
When choosing, you should pay attention to the material. It is better to give preference to curtains made of fabric that does not accumulate dust and foreign odors. Curtains for the corridor should be easy to clean and ironing without problems.
Curtains should complement the colors used in the interior of the room. Among the wide range of textiles of various shades, it is easy to get confused, therefore, if you have difficulty choosing, it is better to focus on products made from natural materials in pastel colors.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of curtains in the hallway:
- the ability to decorate a room with little effort and time;
- variety of colors, shapes, sizes;
- appropriateness in all interior styles;
- the ability to hide shortcomings and draw attention to the advantages of the corridor layout, window shape and other features of the room;
- performing practical functions (protecting the hallway from cold and heat, sunlight, prying eyes from the street);
- a wealth of design and decor options.
Disadvantages of curtains include the need for regular maintenance and the tendency of folds and draperies to accumulate dust and dirt.
Classic curtains
According to a popular expression, classics never go out of style. This statement is also true for curtains.
This type most often includes draperies with vertical folds. A large selection of mounting methods and all kinds of decorations gives home owners room for creativity.
Step-by-step recommendations for beginning craftswomen
Check out the main points that need to be done if you decide to sew curtains for windows yourself.
- Use all your imagination, imagine and think over original curtains so that they perform not only an aesthetic, but also a practical function.
- Based on the selected model, select the appropriate fabric and cornice.
- Find a ready-made pattern or develop a custom version based on the basic model.
- Calculate the amount of fabric needed taking into account the parameters of your window and the desired folds and gathers.
- Make a life-size pattern; for this you can use wallpaper left after renovation or glue newspapers together.
- When purchasing material in a store, select the appropriate color of thread and, if necessary, buy chalk, pins, a tape measure, and scissors. You may also need curtain tape, braid, braid, interlining or similar accessories.
- The next step is to start cutting the curtains. A hard table surface or a flat floor is best for this. For beginners, in order not to make mistakes when marking parts on fabric, you can draw on the wrong side of the material. To do this, the pattern pieces are pinned and outlined with chalk, taking into account seam allowances. Once all the details are taken into account, start cutting.
- Now it is important to connect the parts and folds with needles, then iron them.
- When you are satisfied with the resulting look of the product, machine sew the seam and pull out the basting. To evaluate the resulting masterpiece, use the back of the sofa or a long wooden slat on which you can lay out the finished curtain.
Below you will find a detailed and detailed description of each of the steps.
Austrian curtains
This type includes curtains made of fabric, which is gathered into horizontal folds using cords and a series of loops on the reverse side.
Lowered curtains hang straight, which distinguishes this type of curtains from French curtains, which are gathered along the entire length.
Making a swag pattern
For work, prepare a vertical surface and a multiplier cord. You will:
- On the top of the pattern, mark the estimated width of the swag; to do this, mark 3 points – 1,2,3.
- Then divide the distance 1 and 2 into 3 equal parts and mark 2 more points here - 5.6.
- Determine the height h and mark it with point 4.
- Connect 1, 2 and 4 together. Use a special rope for this. Tie a simple pencil to one end and a needle to the other.
- You can start shaping the circle from below. The height, designated 4-4a, is a percentage of the curtain width of 50-80%.
- Connect 5 with 6 to get a straight line 1a-2a, marking the place of the folds.
- Don't forget to allow 2cm of seam allowance.
Types of curtains by mounting options
A variety of fastenings allow you to give the curtains an original look. The most common curtains are those with loops, ties, eyelets and drawstrings.
In the first option, the cornice remains open. Loops are made from main or finishing textiles.
The second option gives the room charm and airiness. Decorative ties can be made in the form of a bow, which will create a wonderful, cozy atmosphere in the hallway.
Eyelets are plastic or metal rings attached to the top edge of the curtain. The cornice is threaded through them. When the curtains part, elegant, expressive folds are formed.
Cutting out the scarf model
The result is a one-piece fabric, which is secured by hand to the cornice. Take a look at the photo of the curtain patterns; the proposed design solutions are comparable to classic models. The height of the swag should not exceed 1/6 of the window.
The scarf model is considered one of the lightest, so it can be cut on fabric. It is important to follow certain rules:
- Determine the length of the curtain rod and the height of sag you need. Imagine what a lambrequin decorated with embroidery will look like. For this purpose, hang a cord on the cornice, mark the value for the height and the length of the sag.
- At the top, mark the middle to set aside the tails.
- Below from the center, mark the sag arc. Connect the marks with the marks along the width of the cornice. Sew the braid along the marked line
- Pull the material together and decorate the tie with bows or other decor.
Interior of a private house
The correct choice of curtains for the hall depends on a well-planned concept of all rooms.
Typically, private homes have a large number of windows of non-standard sizes, so designers rightly pay special attention to accessories.
There are original accessories for curtains. These items are, in turn, divided into functional and decorative.
The first category includes various tiebacks that are used to secure curtains. The second includes decorations that serve as a kind of “highlight”. Decorative elements include fringe, ribbons, flowers, beads, etc.
Beautiful curtains and curtains will complement the atmosphere of harmony and comfort in every home!
Storage systems
For Russian homeowners, a hallway without storage systems is an irrational way to use space. In our latitudes the climate is too varied and when leaving the house you need to have an umbrella, rubber boots, warm clothes, and a sun hat on hand. Depending on the size of the hallway, it can contain from a small shelf for storing shoes to a full-fledged wardrobe in which all the family’s seasonal outerwear will be stored.
A built-in storage system in the form of a floor-to-ceiling closet is an option for large families or apartments where it is not possible to place most of the family wardrobe in other rooms. For such massive structures, white is the most preferable option. Don't worry about possible contamination of snow-white surfaces. If the cabinet facade is covered with PVC film, there will be no problems with cleaning the dirt.
The space in the corridors can also be used rationally to accommodate storage systems. Shallow shelving with open shelves can be installed even in small spaces - they do not take up much space and do not look too monolithic or large-scale, thanks to the open facades.
Storage systems without handles, with smooth fronts or recesses instead of fittings, are an ideal option for narrow corridors and hallways. Light shades of cabinets and other types of storage systems will help visually expand a small space.
A modular system for assembling cabinets with smooth fronts is a modern design solution. Such cabinet modules not only allow you to organize storage systems, but can also serve as an interior partition.
The alternation of open shelves and closed cabinets in massive storage systems that occupy an entire wall of a corridor or hallway makes it possible to deprive the structure of the monumental effect that can visually “pressure” those present. Open shelves with lighting are great for defusing the atmosphere.
A low chest of drawers with a mirror located above it is not only functional, but also visually attractive. Such an alliance will look especially harmonious if the same materials were used in the manufacture of the chest of drawers and the mirror frame.
An original way to organize storage systems is to use metal lockers, which were used in locker rooms of public buildings. The bright color and original appearance of such non-trivial storage systems can become the highlight of the interior.
The space near the stairs or in front of the entrance to one of the rooms is an excellent place to arrange a home library. The bookcase is located against the wall with a window opening, including around it, and a comfortable chair with a floor lamp and a table stand is opposite.
If the additional room is located in the attic, then a bonus is added to the small space in the form of a large ceiling slope. But even in such a complex-shaped room, you can install spacious storage systems - use a place with the lowest ceiling height for this.
