The main task of the bedroom is to provide relaxation and good rest for its owners. The entire design of the room, including window decor, should work for this task. We will understand the types of curtains and the nuances of their choice, and also learn how to decorate a window in the bedroom so that it fits into the decor.
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Window material
All windows are divided depending on the material from which they are made:
- plastic
- wooden
Both materials have both pros and cons, so the answer to the question of which windows in the bedroom are better - plastic or wood - depends on how important the owner of the room finds them.
For example, the soundproofness of plastic or the environmental friendliness of wood, or the classics of a wooden frame or the arched shape of a window on the second floor of a house.
So, the material: wood and polyvinyl chloride. Both materials meet the standards, but the second is more environmentally friendly.
Thermal conductivity of the frame is 0.1 W/m*K. wooden window, against – 0.2 W/m*K. plastic window.
The shape options, service life and wear resistance of a double-glazed window are greater than those of a wooden window.
A wooden frame requires more maintenance than double glazing. Well, the last comparison is the price - plastic is cheaper than wood.
Decoration without curtains
Despite the variety of curtains, this window design option is not suitable for everyone. You can find a more original and unusual way of decorating that will make the room cozy without the use of curtains.
To create pleasant, soft lighting in the bedroom, you can use frosted glass. Direct sunlight is transformed, soft light penetrates the room, creating a cozy, romantic atmosphere. The entire glass or its individual parts can be frosted.
Sophisticated creative types often use decorative stickers to decorate their windows.
You can draw patterns on the glass or write quotes and phrases. Both white and colored adhesive films are used, with which you can create a unique design.
Multi-colored beads suspended on threads will make the window original and bright. Beads made of glass or crystal will sparkle and shimmer in the sun, attracting attention. For less brightness, you can use wooden or plastic beads, and shells are suitable for an unusual and cozy design.
You can decorate your window by placing beautiful pots with live plants on the windowsill. A variety of flowers or even small trees, such as lemon or tangerine trees. Live plants can be replaced with well-made artificial ones.
The last and most common option for beautiful window design without curtains is handmade.
You can make patterns with your own hands from any materials, and ready-made handmade products are sold in many stores. Such items will make each window truly unusual, individual and unique.
Window shape
- rectangular (square)
- arched
- lancet
- round
The shape of the windows is determined at the design stage of the house, and depends on the technical feasibility, as well as the style and wishes of the customer, and the general concept of housing.
Window decoration in the bedroom is most often done with curtains and curtains. This design option is so diverse in its design and color scheme that any bedroom can acquire not only a finished and attractive look, but also its own character.
Selecting the right print and pattern
Curtains in a small bedroom are not necessarily plain: prints on the fabric are allowed, but they must be:
- Not large. The smaller the bedroom, the smaller the pattern and vice versa.
- Low-contrast. It is advisable to choose a minimally noticeable ornament that is not conspicuous.
In the photo, the design of two openings with curtains with a pattern
Suitable options:
- Vertical stripes. Increase the height of ceilings.
- Horizontal stripes. Visually expand the room.
- Cell. Perfectly emphasizes the traditional style.
- Geometry (diamonds, triangles). Add speakers to the interior.
- Floristics. Attracts attention.
- Abstraction. Emphasizes the window.
The photo shows a two-color Roman blind
Classic curtains in the bedroom
Such curtains will fit perfectly into any interior, you just need to choose the right color and texture of the fabric.
Small patterns or slightly noticeable textures, bed shades or monochromatic muted colors are the main aspects of a classic interior.
In what color can it be decorated?
The ideal curtains for a small bedroom are light.
- White. A classic universal shade, the main disadvantage of which is its absolute lack of protection from the sun. Exception: white blackouts.
- Warm. Beige, pastel yellow, orange. They will fill the bedroom with sun, comfort, and warmth.
- Cold. Grey, blue, green, pink, lilac. They look fresh, promote relaxation and rest.
The photo shows minimalist white curtains
Bright shades of curtains are not suitable for either a large or a small sleeping room. They are too active, interfere with relaxation, and negatively affect the quality of sleep and rest.
If you need an accent, choose moderately dark shades. That is, not black, but graphite. Not dark chocolate, but cappuccino. Not blue-black, but azure or indigo. Dark curtains covering the entire wall on the narrow side in an elongated bedroom will visually make it more square and give it the correct shape.
The choice of fabric shade for windows is influenced by the color of the walls. The combinations look harmonious:
- one color, but a couple of shades darker or lighter;
- light curtains with a pattern to match the walls;
- plain curtains to match the background of wallpaper with a pattern.
French curtains in the bedroom
Another name is “Marquise”; these curtains have an abundance of folds, flounces and ruffles.
Nowadays they look less pompous, with elegant draperies and flowy materials. This option is suitable for interiors with luxurious decoration, but lightness and airiness are also inherent in such curtains.
Modern window design with French touches looks elegant and chic.
Window sill size
The layout of the bedroom can differ quite a lot from case to case, and this can happen between two apartments, it is not necessary to consider a private house.
In an apartment, the smallest rooms are usually allocated for bedrooms, because the largest is always the living room.
In a small room, we must wisely use all available space and objects in it.
If you look at the photo of the window sill in the bedroom, you will notice that in different situations it can be of different sizes, and often it’s not a matter of layout, but how you did the repairs.
In old panel houses the walls are quite thin, and therefore the window sills are quite short. Often such window sills are not even suitable for placing flower pots on them.
In this case, it is better not to try to load it with small, and especially large, details - this will not make the interior more beautiful.
In this case, you can try to decorate the window itself, or simply pay more attention to the choice of curtains and cornice - they can compensate for a small window sill in terms of design.
On the other hand, wide window sills in the bedroom are a real godsend, because they can be used for different tasks.
Storing something useful or simple decorative items is certainly good, but it doesn’t stop there. If you still have thin walls, you can artificially enlarge the window sill.
Most often this is done at the renovation stage, when a false wall is created in which the heating radiator is hidden. This option works especially well if you are adding a loggia to a room.
Japanese curtains in the bedroom
This unusual version of curtains will fit perfectly into a minimalist interior. They are straight fabrics without a single fold, with high-quality weighting agents.
The design is attached to a multi-level cornice, thanks to which the curtains remain perfectly smooth when moving. Such curtains will highlight the laconic design of the bedroom.
Several original window decor ideas
Japanese-style panel curtains are always popular in modern interiors. They bring with them harmony and peace, so sometimes they are simply irreplaceable in the design of bedroom windows. The material used to create them has a certain degree of permeability, which makes it easy to adjust the level of illumination in the premises.
in this case the cornice is hidden behind a niche
Selecting curtains for a country style is fraught with some difficulties, because in such an environment, difficult to combine items are usually collected, which together should convey the simplicity of country life. Therefore, if at least one element does not fit into the overall idea, the thread of harmony will be lost forever. To avoid mistakes, decorate the window with white or beige curtains.
In Provence such problems will not arise. Here the windows are hidden behind simple one-color curtains, without fancy draperies. The only thing you can afford is a small floral print.
In Art Nouveau, the design of a bedroom window has a more decorative bias, so it is often decorated with luxurious curtains made of expensive fabrics, hanging on elegant cornices.
Roller blinds, pleated blinds and Roman blinds
This subtype has completely different curtains for windows, but they are united by a similar mechanism. When opened, they are canvases, most often the size of a window, which can be adjusted using a mechanism.
In the roll mechanism, all the fabric is hidden in a special box, which can be of different colors and textures. Roman blinds fold into neat folds at the top.
The fabric for such curtains is not ordinary - it is dirty and dust-repellent of a new generation, plus there are weights at the bottom so that the curtains do not deform.
Window with access to the balcony
To beautifully decorate a window with access to a balcony, you can also use curtains. In this case, options that do not close the balcony door are preferable. For example, curtains are used only on one side of the window. There are three main types of curtains that will look good in the bedroom, without interfering with going out into the fresh air at any convenient time.
- Japanese curtains: represent identical strips of light fabric that can be adjusted individually. This is a convenient option that looks simple and fits almost any interior style. At any time, you can create new combinations from pieces of fabric if you want to bring something new to the design of the room.
- “Cafe” curtains: create a cozy romantic atmosphere in the bedroom, the impression of a comfortable house in the village. Suitable for most simple and cozy design styles designed to make the bedroom as cozy and homely as possible.
- Roman blinds: a budget and functional option. They are easy to wash and comfortably adjustable with the help of a lock, thanks to which you don’t have to touch the fabric again.
Curtains by fabric type
When sewing curtains, both heavy, dense fabrics, such as polyester, jacquard or gabardine, and completely weightless materials, such as veil and organza, are used.
Natural or synthetic materials, the main thing is that the curtain fulfills its main function - protection from light.
Experts prefer elastic, easily draped fabrics, and the material should be durable and wear-resistant, since curtains are not changed often.
Purpose and selection of fabrics
The bedroom is the place where a person spends a third of his life. Here he falls asleep and relaxes, and wakes up in the morning, receiving a charge for a new day.
Therefore, it is very important that the window design combines several functions:
- Created the necessary darkness
- Created a feeling of lightness and atmosphere
- Easily let in sunlight, but if necessary, made it possible to isolate yourself from it
- Meets decorative purposes and emphasizes the main interior decoration
- Created a feeling of bliss, warmth and comfort
Since curtains in the bedroom often have mutually exclusive functions, such as creating insulation and atmosphere, a combination of several fabrics would be optimal.
Heavy, opaque fabrics, such as velvet or thick linen, can create isolation and separation from the outside world. And light curtains made of bassist, silk or organza will add airiness.
Advice. For the bedroom it is better to choose natural fabrics: silk, linen or cotton. They are more expensive, but provide better air exchange in the room. These fabrics will last much longer than synthetic ones.
Blinders by color
Curtains should be in harmony and be one with all other items and accessories in the bedroom. The latest trends among designers are light shades to expand the space.
A new material in the field of textile products is Black Out curtains. Such curtains do not transmit sunlight by 90%, can be of completely different colors and textures, do not wrinkle, and are durable.
Provided you have excellent taste and patience, you can try making curtains yourself.
Instructions on how to properly decorate a window with your own hands include the following steps:
- Imagine the final look of your window, take into account the general concept of the room, color scheme, look at expert advice for beautiful design on the Internet.
- Take measurements. (Height and length of the window, distance from the cornice to the floor)
- Buying fabric. More often, the curtain consists of 2 panels (1 cm from the floor and 15 cm on the sides of the window). Consider the material for the hem and drapery (at least 1.5 lengths).
- Sewing.
- Ironing and decoration.
Decorating with curtains
One of the classic ways to decorate windows is curtains. They are selected to match the overall style of the interior. The type, size and color of curtains depend on design decisions. The choice also depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the house. For example, lovers of daytime sleep often opt for light-proof blackout curtains, which can be curtained to provide pleasant twilight at any time of the day. Lightweight fabric is more suitable for lovers of bright light; it will make the whole room seem brighter.
How to choose a color
The color of the curtain plays an important role. With its help, you can make the window almost invisible or, conversely, highlight it clearly against the background of the wall. In addition, different types of fastenings look more advantageous with one color or another. There are several common color schemes that are suitable for almost every home.
- White: Perfect for a classic interior, for a room decorated in light or neutral colors. Translucent curtains are preferred.
- Black: Used in many modern designs, it goes well with any wall shade. It is advisable to use only in spacious rooms, otherwise a cramped effect will be created.
- Beige: a neutral shade that looks equally beneficial in any design. Ideal for wrought iron cornice.
Pastel colors also look good in any interior - gentle, allowing light to freely penetrate the room. Peach, olive, pistachio - a variety of pastel colors allows you to choose a curtain that perfectly matches the color scheme with other items in the bedroom.
Brighter and more contrasting curtains are suitable for lovers of “defiant” design, in which everything is done brightly and unusually.
Tip: light shades help emphasize the presence of free space; they are especially relevant for small rooms. You can hang a darker curtain in a spacious room.
How to choose the type of curtains
There are many types of curtains, each type transforms the window in its own way. First of all, the choice of curtain type depends on the size of the room and the window opening.
Classic long curtains consist of two panels; they are well suited for spacious rooms with a lot of free space, are made from any material and look familiar. In small rooms, it is preferable to hang short curtains that reach the window sill. The space on the window sill remains open, so it can be used additionally.
To make your bedroom interior look luxurious, you can hang long Roman blinds. Additionally, you can use a lambrequin, with which the size of the window visually increases, it looks even more rich and stylish.
For comfortable adjustment of lighting in the bedroom, heavy drapes or double curtains combined with light tulle are best suited.
Roller blinds are a budget-friendly and practical option. They are made from lightweight fabric and look simple and modern. Ideal if the window sill is constantly used as a table or shelf.
