Light transparent curtains and thick drapes give the room interior a full and complete look. The compositional solution always, in addition to bright accents, takes into account the colors and location of the curtains, since the use of fashionable curtains allows you to change the overall mood and atmosphere in any room.
Roman curtains
Laconic furnishings are at the peak of popularity today, but pomp has faded into the background.
Curtains with lambrequins, folds and ruffles make the room look outdated. Choose plain Roman blinds made of lightweight fabric if you want to make a modern interior lighter, but do not want to frame the window opening with curtains. The uniqueness of these products is that they suit any style.
Fashionable new curtains for 2022
Curtains are the highlight of every room. In order to choose them correctly, it is not enough to know the latest trends of the season. If the past fashion was Gothic, Baroque and Rococo.
Today, the minimalism style is becoming more and more popular. It consists of conciseness, straight and simple lines. This trend includes classics, which are fashionable at all times. This style is characterized by neat straight lines. Those. curtains consist of a couple of layers.
The first is a dense fabric with a discreet pattern, and the second layer is represented by light tulle in pastel shades.
Also popular is the trend of geometric patterns. In this case, curtains are selected in bright colors or with natural patterns. They attract all attention, being the highlight of the room.
This type of curtains, such as asymmetry, is not inferior to the previous option in popularity. Which are porters made from two different halves of fabric or a product consisting of fabric on only one half of the window opening. Here you can use any color scheme, giving free rein to your imagination.
- Transparent curtains are also used to decorate windows.
- Their peculiarity is that they not only cover part of the window opening, but also some part of the wall.
- Such a product allows light into the room well, creating coziness in it and visually enlarging it.
- Professionals advise choosing such material without a pattern. Which can create elements in the room that are inappropriate for its interior.
For small rooms it would be preferable to use short porters. They perfectly transmit the sun's rays without complicating the atmosphere in the room. This product is attached from above, partially covering the window.
When modeling a room, don’t forget about roller blinds. They belong to the style of minimalism, letting in a sufficient amount of light. Their feature is to regulate the length of the fabric.
Curtains can be rolled up completely or made into half windows. Buyers also appreciated the advantages of these products, such as easy maintenance and a wide range.
Without tulle
Owners of apartments on the upper floors do not have to use traditional tulle in textile design. If there are two windows in the room and there is a beautiful view from them, open it up as much as possible for the view.
To harmoniously decorate the interior of any room, it is enough to hang plain curtains made of thick fabrics, matching the bedspread, sofa upholstery or headboard.
Living room ideas
The color gray has become increasingly used in the design of modern living rooms. The reason for this is that its different shades can bring a lot of different ideas and moods into the room.
By choosing the right tone intensity, you can endow the room with sophisticated aristocratic luxury, bright minimalism, and neutral tranquility.
When thinking about decorating a window in the living room in a modern style, pay attention to fabric curtains made of thick material, complemented by snow-white airy tulle. This is a worthy solution for admirers of traditional design without much pretentiousness or originality.
If the decoration of walls, ceilings, and furniture upholstery are done in a light, monochromatic color scheme, then in this case the main emphasis should be placed on the window.
Choose darker curtains with a voluminous pattern. They will definitely attract attention.
Pay attention to the density of the selected fabric. If your TV is located opposite a window, then you need to make sure that sunlight does not leave glare on the screen.
Therefore, you will need a particularly dense fabric. The same applies to premises located on the first floors, near busy streets.
If you used elements typical of the loft style in your living room, then you can leave the window completely open or choose a fabric of a discreet color, transparent tulle.
Roller blinds or blinds would look good here. Knowing these features, each of you can easily implement competent window design in the living room in a modern style, endowed with individuality and aesthetics.
Combination of translucent curtains and drapes
This option is appropriate in both classic and modern interiors. Combine thick curtains several shades darker than the walls with translucent curtains.
Light fabric will muffle sunlight during the day and hide it from prying eyes, and main curtains will be useful in the evening to create a more private atmosphere. This approach involves three scenarios for using curtains.
New fashion trends
Curtains can be used not only to close a room from prying eyes. But it can also be a means of eliminating repair defects.
Designers recommend using types of curtains that not only look beautiful in the room. But they are also the latest trend of the season.
So, fashionable curtains:
- Product with lambrequins. It is presented in a rectangular shape, which looks very neat, without visually cluttering the space of the room. Curtains consist of a thin strip framing the window opening;
- Combined curtains. They are presented as a product consisting of different fabrics, which may differ not only in color, but also in texture;
- Vertical curtains. Ideal for rooms with low ceilings. The advantage of the product is a visual increase in the height of the ceiling and expansion of the dimensions of the room. Such curtains are made of thin material consisting of several pieces. It is also worth considering that the lower part of the porter lies a little on the floor;
- Curtains with rings. Or as they are also called - on eyelets. The peculiarity of the product is that the rings are the basis of the curtains themselves. Which are put on a metal pipe that serves as a cornice for these porters. Typically, ring curtains are preferred in a single color. But there are also options with lambrequins and with a pattern;
- Roman curtains. Made with a rectangular canvas. Refers to the style of minimalism. When you lift such a product, its material resembles an “accordion”;
- Organza with photo printing. Such curtains belong to airy fabrics. On which you can depict any drawing. The peculiarity of organza is that it will stand out in the room, overshadowing all elements of the interior design.
Roller blinds
Simple textile products in the form of rolls are indispensable in small living rooms and small kitchens - when open they provide maximum access to light, and when closed they protect from views from the street.
Roller blinds do not require special care; they can be safely hung in rooms where a lot of cooking is done. If the window opening is converted into a workplace, roller blinds will become a convenient addition to it.
Bando and curtains in the design of curtains
The first bandoes appeared in the 17th century. They serve as the basis for rigid lambrequins, made of non-woven material impregnated with special glue, plywood and even wood. They were used in the homes of wealthy people and palace nobility. Therefore, bandeaus can most often be seen in luxurious interiors. Modern products are made on a hot-melt adhesive base or on a self-adhesive film. For draperies made of thin tulle, transparent bands are used.
Curtains are wide, floor-length curtains that cover a window. They are usually attached to the ceiling cornice. The fabrics for them are very light, often transparent. They look very beautiful in the photo. Curtains can consist of one fabric or several. They do not prevent sunlight from entering the room, but only slightly diffuse it. The most popular material for modern curtains is tulle. Voile and organza are less common.
In 2022, the design of tulle for the hall will change; it will become like weightless Chinese silk, with soft tints and the ability to change color depending on the angle and intensity of lighting. It goes well with curtains made of velor or velvet. The trend is flowing tulle with crepe weave of the finest threads, the deep voluminous folds of which look mysterious and romantic.
The focus was on fashionable curtains made of fabric with uneven warp threads - thinned silk tulle, sometimes showing slightly rough fibers. The finest material with knots is in fashion, optimal for many ethnic styles, as well as many synthetic fabrics that imitate linen. A very sparse plain weave, reminiscent of burlap, is also relevant: the shine and uneven texture of the threads give the products expressive depth due to the unusual play of light. Most preferable for French Provence.
The real discovery of the fair in Milan was the finest linen-like tulle with an ornament in the form of a large damask pattern. It combines palace luxury and textures of rustic interiors.
Such curtains are not suitable for small rooms, they will look a little heavy, and will also be superfluous in a modern design style. Therefore, it is worth remembering another, more laconic ornament - the lattice.
Roman blinds plus blackout
An option for those who strive for comfort, but cannot tolerate the standard “drapes and tulle” pair. The color scheme depends on the interior design, but contrasting combinations look best.
Short Roman blinds in light shades allow you to regulate the amount of light entering the room, and thick, rich blackout fabric allows you to completely darken the room.
Modern trends in window design
Today, global trends in the decoration of the surrounding space tend towards democracy and simplification.
It is expected to use predominantly natural finishing materials and fabrics. Many modern designers prefer not to cover the windows with curtains or curtains at all, ensuring the unhindered entry of sunlight into the room.
But such a solution is not always practical. What if your apartment is located on the ground floor or on the sunny side? If there is a bright lantern under the windows?
The photo shows curtains with large horizontal stripes. This window design will look very interesting in a modern interior.
Therefore, it will be difficult to do without curtains or blinds. Let's consider the most current trends of our time in the design of window openings:
- Roman curtains. Such roll options look harmonious in laconic interior solutions. They have no ruffles or fringes. Their main decoration is the texture of the canvas and its pattern. Roman curtains will perfectly protect your home from the penetration of sunlight and prying eyes where necessary.
- Curtains with lambrequin. Gradually, this window decor loses its former splendor. The number and density of folds decreases, the appearance becomes more restrained. Based on them, each of you can easily create an extraordinary, exclusive window decor, and hide minor flaws in the finishing of the slopes.
- Japanese curtains. Fabric screens will be indispensable when decorating large panoramic windows, as well as balcony sliding doors. They allow the sun's rays to illuminate the room well, but ensure that the intimacy of the atmosphere is reliably preserved even if artificial lighting is turned on.
- Curtains with eyelets. Such curtains have not lost their relevance and popularity for quite a long time. Today they can be found everywhere in design projects not only of bedrooms, children's rooms and living rooms, but also kitchens. This was facilitated by the aesthetics of the solution, as well as the ease of movement along the cornice.
- Blinds. The choice of such decor for windows today is simply incredible. Fabric, metal, plastic, and wooden blinds with horizontal or vertical slats are on sale. They are quite versatile, as they fit well into both classic and minimalist modern interiors.
All these trends can be easily implemented in your home; you just need to know some of the nuances of arranging windows in rooms for various purposes.
Open windows
When creating a Scandinavian-style interior, try not to hang curtains to allow natural light to enter the room unhindered. The Nordic direction implies unity with nature, as well as the most light and light forms.
If the view outside the window is not pleasing, give preference to natural pastel shades. A graphic accent print is also acceptable, which can be repeated on decorative pillowcases or bedspreads.
Blinds
Metal and wooden structures have become less in demand because they quickly become covered with dust and are noisy during use. It is more convenient to use textile, paper or bamboo analogues - they are not difficult to find ready-made in the mass market. Another option is narrow Japanese panel curtains.
Any of the listed products can be supplemented with ordinary fabric curtains.
Two types of curtains and tulle
If the Scandinavian style is not to your liking, and the interior tends to be classic, combine tulle with two thick curtains in contrasting colors.
The top layer of drapery will play a decorative function - tiebacks will look great on it. In order not to overload the decor, choose tulle without patterns and plain curtains with an unobtrusive texture.
When recreating a classic style, give preference to natural or semi-synthetic fabrics with a matte texture (velvet, velor, jacquard tapestry): glossy shine often cheapens the interior.
How to choose curtains according to style and design
It is impossible to choose fashionable curtains without coordinating their design with the rest of the room’s interior. New items for 2022 have been successfully implemented only with some consideration for existing models of long drapes and curtains, their drapery, finishing and even fittings. Fashion, of course, does not stand still; new trends and current trends develop on the basis of previous achievements and successful developments. Perhaps in order to hang fashionable curtains in your home, you don’t need to radically change the decor, but simply choose those that will make your soul a little lighter.
Leading interior designers note that next year the trend will be minimalism with the current white color and its various shades. Curtains of this color will be the best for the Scandinavian style.
Fashionable translucent cotton curtains are suitable even for such a unique style as a loft, which usually does not accept any curtains. They can be designed in the form of an hourglass with metal arms.
For historical styles and classics, you should choose curtains for the hall from beige or light brown fabrics. You can experiment with mint or gray-green color, complementing the products with simple rectangular lambrequins if desired. Subtle cyan or turquoise shades are suitable for neoclassicism and minimalism. You need to choose between the most delicate tulle, expensive velvet and satin with beautiful floral patterns.
Some designers believe that it is time to change the order in which curtains and drapes are hung. They suggest that light curtains can rightfully take their place in the foreground; for this they just need to be made more original and attractive. Heavy curtains will be covered and will not serve a decorative function, which will allow you to use simpler and cheaper fabrics for sewing them. The idea has a right to exist, and many have already decided to test it.
People who prefer minimalism in the interior of their apartment should pay attention to Japanese-style curtains. These are light screens on a frame, the width of which is no more than a meter. They are moved horizontally in much the same way as the doors of some cabinets. Typically, Japanese curtains are plain, but you can also use models with fabric patterns in the form of cranes or sakura branches.
For curtains in the kitchen, not only natural fabrics are often used, but also other materials: there are bamboo blinds and products made from modal fabric. In 2022, the clear leader will be curtains with metal or plastic eyelets, due to which fashionable deep folds are formed. Also, curtains made of threads, decorated with rhinestones or beads, combined with decorative strings, continue to be in demand for the kitchen interior. They are used in modern interiors, such as modern and high-tech. With fringe decor - in retro style. And with curtains and a lambrequin without sparkles, rhinestones and sequins - in a classic style.
When choosing curtains, you don’t have to blindly follow fashion trends. First of all, they need to be combined with the style of the room, and also be liked by the residents of the house.
Double-sided curtains
Lined curtains are still relevant – especially in traditional interiors. These are fabrics sewn together with the wrong sides inward. They successfully darken a room (bedroom, home theater) and perform a decorative function, adding luxury to the interior.
To demonstrate the second layer, we also recommend using tiebacks.
Modern design allows you to experiment with window design, using a variety of fabrics and products - there are no strict restrictions. Choose the most functional curtains that are easy to care for.
Popular trends in curtain design 2022
Thanks to international exhibitions that are regularly held in Paris, Milan and Berlin, the world learns about new trends in interior design, the latest finishing materials, and trends in decorative art.
Famous designers spoke about new trends in window design and presented a number of their works. They paid tribute to traditions - they used the achievements of their colleagues made back in the 50s of the last century, and also supplemented them with modern fabrics and types of finishing.
Fashionable window decoration with curtains is typical for almost any interior style of an apartment or house. A wide variety of types allows you to choose the right product with maximum precision, while simultaneously emphasizing the features of the room surroundings and the originality of the decor used.
