Traditional living room
The classic style initially presupposes the presence of luxury and wealth in the interior, so products made from dense and expensive textiles: satin, velvet, brocade and jacquard will become an indispensable attribute of the living room.
Fabrics with patterns are suitable for walls with a monochromatic color, and for textured wallpaper or silk-screen printing, a plain fabric would be the right solution.
Advantages and disadvantages of organza
Externally, organza is very reminiscent of the well-known tulle, with only one significant difference - it is denser.
Pros:
- Organza is an incredibly beautiful fabric in itself. What can we say if it is decorated with embroidery, perforation or a chameleon effect.
- Lightness - an interior in which organza curtains are used acquires a certain airiness and weightlessness. A flowing curtain can bring freshness to a room and soften it.
- Strength and durability - these two important properties are provided by the polymer particles that are part of the fabric.
- Sufficient density - curtains made of such material allow air to pass through less easily, which will help retain heat in the cold season, or vice versa, freshness in hot weather.
- Organza perfectly retains its original size and shape due to its lack of tendency to deform.
- Unpretentiousness - organza curtains do not require special care; it is enough to wash them in a machine from time to time on a delicate cycle without spinning and iron them with only a slightly warm iron.
Minuses:
The disadvantages of organza curtains include their transparency, but such curtains can always be supplemented with curtains made of thick material or blinds, roller blinds. So this disadvantage can easily be turned into an advantage, because a transparent curtain in the interior looks very light and gentle.
Provence in the living room
This direction is distinguished by romantic notes in the design, so in order for the curtains to fully match the interior, it is preferable to choose a material in pastel colors.
- For example, lavender, mint or cream.
- French curtains, lambrequins and openwork curtains are almost ideal for this purpose.
- It is advisable to maintain all this romantic splendor in harmony with the color of the walls and upholstery.
Children's room interior
A bright room is necessary for the development of a child, so the windows should be decorated with these curtains. In order for your children to sleep well and create a feeling of comfort, curtains should be made of natural materials such as linen and cotton. They should be combined with thick curtains just like in the bedroom and be environmentally friendly and breathable. I would like to note that the brighter and more colorful the design of the curtains in the children's room, the more active your baby's development will be. You can choose curtains for the nursery with different designs: with cartoons, fairy-tale characters, flowers, cars, and so on.
Village in the city
Natural or rustic motifs can always be traced in a “country” interior. Accordingly, embroidery, checkered patterns and various floral patterns are quite acceptable for curtains in the living room.
The material is usually used with a rough texture: It can be burlap, matting or canvas.
Ruffles and various crocheted decorative elements are suitable as decorations.
What is organza?
Organza is an ideal material for making light curtains. This beautiful, airy fabric is made from a wide variety of materials such as silk, polyester and viscose, using a special technology where two fibers are twisted together.
This fabric can be used to make curtains for almost any room, because the choice is simply huge and it’s not just about color variety. On the modern market you can find a wide variety of organza options - matte and shiny, plain or patterned, smooth or crinkled, perforated, printed, decorated with glitter (spangles) and sequins, using aluminum threads and so on. Modern technologies also do not stand still, and the latest variations of organza are pleasing to the eye. You can find the “chameleon” option - this is when the canvas shimmers with a wide variety of colors and shades, depending on which side the lighting falls on it. Another option, “rainbow” is a multi-colored fabric in which multi-colored stripes very smoothly transition into one another.
Not only floor-length curtains are made from organza, but also pleated curtains, which outwardly look like blinds, but instead of plastic they are made of light fabric, making them look very gentle and airy.
Sewing curtains yourself is easy if you use organza as a material, because due to its properties it is very pliable. Have you ever thought that you would enjoy sewing curtains - now it is possible.
Chalet decoration
The interior of the living room of a hunting lodge is chalet style. The fireplace area is, as a rule, an accent area, and the rest of the composition is built around it.
- Decorative elements include deer antlers and heads of wild animals on the walls, and most often bear skins on the floor.
- Whether they are real or not is not important, but in any case, velor curtains in the interior are what is required.
- Canvases made of plain fabric, dark gray or brown are suitable.
Advantages of curtains made of lightweight fabrics
The following advantages make light curtains popular:
- Such curtains easily let in the color of the sun, thereby adding to our good mood. At the same time, they protect the living room from the prying eyes of others;
- Unlike heavy curtains, light curtains literally expand the space and make it airy;
- Curtains made of lightweight material drape well and are suitable for living rooms of almost any style, filling them with coziness;
- Light curtains are easier to replace. You can have several sets of such curtains, for example, a New Year's version or light curtains for different seasons;
- Thanks to their lightness, light curtains are easier to wash, dry and hang.
French curtains
When decorating a room in a classic style, French curtains are most often used. They look like a cascade of wavy frills made of expensive shiny fabric. Such decoration, and there is no other way to call it, can be seen in theaters, museums or palaces.
Choosing material for light curtains
Light curtains are usually made from organza, tulle, silk, linen, viscose, and voile.
Organza curtains are affordable, durable, and come in sheer and translucent styles. The number of possible colors is unlimited.
Organza can be plain, with an embroidered pattern, or with a pattern of holes obtained by perforation.
Organza curtains also have a disadvantage: the material requires careful handling and easily fades in the sun.
Tulle is a transparent lightweight fabric. It can be patterned or smooth.
Tulle with large patterns is not suitable for dark living rooms, as it will greatly shade the room.
A veil is a natural wool, or silk, or cotton fabric that is transparent. It can be smooth or padded. Its use will give the interior originality and richness.
Silk curtains are perfect for luxury living rooms of classical and modern style. They will simultaneously add pomp and severity to the interior and will always look elegant.
For living rooms in country and Provence styles, linen curtains are best suited. They will add lightness and beauty to any interior.
Austrian curtains
A whole canvas with sewn cords is called an Austrian curtain. The principle of operation is as follows: when lifted, the cords tighten the material.
- Thus, folds are formed in the lower part, reminiscent of garlands - the so-called festoons.
- Almost any material is suitable for sewing, so fitting Austrian curtains into any interior will not be difficult.
High-tech for hall curtains
High-tech quickly became fashionable, becoming a favorite trend of people who are trying to move away from the usual formats. Curtains for the hall in high-tech style are equipped with lifting mechanisms operating from a single start button. The main difference between these models lies in the presence of clear lines. In combination with each other, they resemble geometric shapes. The role of decorations is usually the functional parts of the curtains.
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Often, such models use additional neon lighting to create an unusual play of light. The basic principles of designing a window space in a high-tech style include the following:
- use of non-traditional types of fabric textures;
- the use of Teflon-coated fabrics or fire-resistant fabrics;
- the presence of metallized threads;
- the color palette is represented by gold, bronze, metallic shades, silver;
- virtual absence of drawings and prints.
If desired, you can replace the drawings with graphic images of mechanisms or physical and mathematical concepts. Such models are appropriate to use for decorating a large hall in a city apartment. In country houses, such curtains will look out of place.
English curtains
Analogue of Austrian curtains. They differ in that the canvas is attached to only two tapes with an indentation from the edges (as a rule, it is about fifteen centimeters), and when lifted, a smooth arc is formed in the center of the window.
Use in the kitchen
Typically, kitchens in apartments do not have a large area, so after installing the kitchen unit and all the necessary household appliances, which take up quite a lot of space, light curtains are perfect. Products can be used from almost any of the above fabrics, with the exception of organza, the care of which is quite problematic. The length of the curtains can also vary. Most often in the kitchen, curtains are used no lower than the window sill (see photo). As for color, you need to choose products that match the shades of walls and furniture or bright, eye-catching decorative items.
Japanese curtains
The Land of the Rising Sun has its own view on such an important attribute of the interior.
But it’s quite difficult to call this design curtains.
- This is a canvas stretched over a rigid frame. The structure is inserted into the window opening.
- The canvas slides along guides fixed at the top, or at the top and bottom of the window - this is reminiscent of sliding cabinet doors.
What is better, plain curtains or with a pattern?
The most successful curtains are plain ones, because they fit absolutely any design and will fit even into the most unusual interior. The color palette of curtains can be the lightest or even very dark, it all depends on the task and type of room.
If the room contains plain furniture and carpets, then choosing the color of the curtains to match them will be a sure-fire option.
Mounting methods
They are not particularly diverse. As a rule, this is a cornice, which is a horizontal crossbar.
- Most often, this is a pipe, and curtains move along it - loops, all kinds of clips or eyelet rings are sewn into the canvas.
- The last option is the most convenient, but the metal eyelets rattle quite a lot when sliding, so it is still advisable to purchase their wooden or plastic counterparts.
- The cornice also has a decorative value, which means you need to choose it taking into account the style and overall interior of the room.
If you plan to install non-sliding curtains, then they are hung directly on the cornice itself, and all kinds of tiebacks are used to fix the folds: these can be thin ribbons, ropes, cords - in general, anything that is suitable for these purposes and will look organic in the interior.
Window decoration in the bedroom
The most important purpose of curtains in the bedroom is to ensure comfortable sleep and relaxation. Whatever the curtains are, the fabric from which they are made must be light-proof and dense. And then the curtains will be able to provide comfortable rest, creating twilight, even during the daytime.
Roman curtains can be safely chosen for bedrooms where there is a small window. Through the rolled fabric, the sun's rays will not be able to penetrate into the bedroom, and the curtains will preserve the mystery of the created interior solution.
When decorating a window opening in the bedroom, the textiles chosen are the same as those on the bed. This is a popular design technique that recreates a complete, harmonious picture. Curtains can be made from the same material as the soft headboard of the bed. It is not necessary to use tulle in the bedroom; its purpose is purely aesthetic.
A bedroom with a bay window is a difficult option to implement. In this area you can place roller blinds or blinds, and the room is decorated with curtains of darker shades.
Screen canvases will look aesthetically pleasing and beneficial in semicircular rooms. It is better to use translucent material.
For a small living room
The biggest problem when choosing curtains is the small area of the room. To minimize it, it is worth remembering several principles for selecting textiles.
- In spacious rooms, a large cage and a variety of patterns will suit the court, as they say. In living rooms with a small area, all these delights are more than inappropriate. It is worth paying attention to Japanese or Roman blinds: they are presented in a very wide range.
- In small rooms, it is advisable to use curtains to cover the entire wall with the window opening, rather than dividing it into parts. If the width of the fabric does not allow this, then the color of the fabric should match the color of the walls, and not contrast with it.
- When low ceilings are a bonus to a small room area, this problem is solved as follows: the cornice should be fixed to the ceiling or put it in a pre-prepared niche. All that remains is to disguise it with stucco or border to match the color of the ceiling.
- French, Austrian or English curtains are completely unsuitable for small living rooms. Simple ceiling-to-floor canvases will look more organic, perhaps with small vertical folds: they will visually increase the height of the ceiling.
A well-chosen fabric color is the key to successful window design. Matching the shade of patterns on the wallpaper or upholstery, it will always help the room look impressive, no matter what style it is decorated in.
In the case of a monochromatic wall color, it is advisable to choose a material with a small and unobtrusive pattern; as an addition, sew a tablecloth or bedspread from the same fabric.
Considering, if possible, all the listed subtleties, the living room can easily be turned into a place filled with comfort. It will be possible to comfortably spend your free time with your family and chat with friends.
Adviсe
Designers give the following recommendations for choosing the right light curtains:
For translucent curtains, the width of the material should be one and a half to two, or even three (if the fabric is too thin) times greater than the length of the cornice;
When choosing the length of the curtains, consider the size of the fold and the fact that the fabric may shrink over time. It is recommended to bend the bottom edge of the curtains by 3 cm, and the top edge by 15 cm. For possible shrinkage, add 5 cm;
Curtains made of a plain material will look great in any living room.
And using fabrics with vertical and horizontal stripes for curtains requires special care - such curtains can visually make the room smaller;
To create a peaceful atmosphere in the living room, psychologists recommend soft green, blue and cream curtains. Curtains of red and orange colors will put you in a working and energetic mood.
Designers remind that in a living room that cannot boast of good lighting, dark-colored curtains should not be used, even from translucent light material;
It is advisable to have sets of curtains for everyday use and for festive occasions. The ability to replace curtains will decorate your home.
A creative approach to our tips and tricks will allow you to choose lightweight curtains that are perfect for your living room.
We wish you success!
