Fashion trends for curtains 2022
In textile design, just like in any field, there are trends and anti-trends. The following trends can be seen in the design of curtains in 2022:
Interior design in general and curtain design in 2022 tends towards minimalism. Complex heavy curtains with a pattern, with many folds and a lambrequin are used only if the room is decorated in a classic pompous style. In any other style, hang simple plain curtains and tulle. The most popular are Roman and Japanese curtains.
The Scandinavian style has remained extremely fashionable for several years now.
Modern fashion does not impose any restrictions on the choice of fabric. The main rule is that the fabric must be of high quality, and whether it is high-quality polyester or natural cotton is up to you.
Any curtains should be comfortable and functional.
Which fabric to choose
The choice of fabric depends on the goals you have when purchasing curtains. Fashionable curtains for 2022 are made from lightweight materials: cotton, linen, silk or satin.
However, the main criterion for choosing fabric remains the desire of the residents to limit or open the access of sunlight to the room.
Note!
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If the room is on the sunny side, it is necessary to provide it with thick curtains. Heavier materials, such as velvet, are suitable for sun protection.
For rooms with limited access to natural light, transparent materials are suitable. Here it is best to choose tulle, organza or veil.
Fashionable curtain colors
In the photo of designer curtains of 2022, curtains most often appear in the purest and most minimalistic color - white. It is not necessary to hang snow-white curtains on the window; you can always choose textiles in different shades, from warm creamy to cool pearl.
White curtains look great in almost any interior, especially in trendy Scandinavian homes.
Styles such as loft or hi-tech do not require the use of curtains at all, but if you cannot do without them, the only solution will be white translucent tulle or a Roman blind.
For classic, baroque and other pompous interiors, designers advise choosing tulle and curtains in beige and brown tones.
If you want something bright, pay attention to the aquamarine color, it will be on trend this fall and winter.
It is also worth focusing on shades of blue if you want to dilute an overly austere interior in a minimalist style.
Together with a metal cornice, textiles in the shade of wet asphalt will look modern.
Interesting ideas for decorating windows with curtains
Multi-layer curtains and the use of all kinds of decorations in the form of original bows, tassels, and handles are in fashion. Among the prints, floral patterns occupy the first place. It is popular to use frills as decoration. This can be braid, lace, satin ribbons or tassels.
Following simple rules for decorating window space helps preserve geometry and brings comfort and coziness to the apartment. There are many types of blinds, let's look at the most popular options.
Brown blinds in window decoration
Window decoration with thick gray curtains
Window decoration with beige curtains and lambrequins in the dining room
Classic style
They can be found in most interiors, as they suit almost any style. Heavy fabrics are often combined with sheer, lightweight curtains to create extra volume. Classic products look elegant and sophisticated.
Window decorated with stained glass.
Curtains for large bow window
Yellow blinds in the living room
High tech
There is little warmth and comfort in the high-tech style. It combines classicism, rigor, energy and minimalism. Curtains of this genre are different from all others - they are characterized by simple lines, clean geometry, discreet design, lack of decorations, decorative inserts and ornaments. When sewing curtains, we use Teflon fabric or fabric impregnated with PVC.
The density of the fabrics not only allows you to create geometry, but is also resistant to moisture and dust, does not wrinkle, does not fade, and does not “dry out” when washed, which makes the products practical. Fabrics with metallic fibers are also used, which is even more characteristic of this style.
The colors of the fabrics are also cold and metallic - brown, gray, silver, good contrasts, black and white, wet asphalt and beige. The complete absence of bright colors, patterns and designs makes this style restrained and calm.
Shabby chic
Classic bed linen in restrained tones with ruffles, tassels, bows, frills or lambrequins can emphasize the original, aristocratic and delicate shebeb chic style.
Sea style
White or blue curtains with or without graphics or geometric prints are the most common in this style. Also worth noting are elements made of natural bamboo, which fit into the design of the room and support the overall style.
Loft
Modern curtain design
The top fashion solutions still include Roman, roller and Japanese blinds. For more romantic interiors, you can use Australian and French curtains. Classic sliding curtains do not give up their positions either.
Curtain designers are offering the following new product in 2021 - in a set of translucent tulle and classic curtains, swap them, i.e. hang curtains closer to the window, and hang tulle on top of them. This composition will look good if the curtains and tulle are made in the same color scheme.
An additional bonus of this method is savings. Curtains can be made from cheaper material, because beautiful tulle will lie on top of them. You can choose a strict plain tulle or with an ornament that will stand out against the background of the curtains.
Choice of curtains, height, method of fastening
Curtains on cornices are attached to the wall above the window opening or directly to the ceiling. If you choose the latter option, you can cover the entire wall from ceiling to floor, without any gaps or horizontal divisions of the surface. Ceiling blinds are made from:
- Natural wood (oak, beech, linden, ash, cherry, etc.), coated with clear varnish;
- Plastic covered with decorative foil;
- metal (usually aluminum, rarely stainless steel);
- Polyurethane (if a flexible cornice is required).
This type of cornice can be easily hidden in the ceiling, making it almost invisible, which looks especially good. Wall cornices are made from:
- string;
- baguette;
- profiles;
- kernel;
- for Japanese curtains;
- for roller blinds.
The permissible width of the cornice is 30-50 cm larger than the size of the window; leave at least five to seven cm from the top of the opening to the curtains. Curtains should not “lie” on the windowsill or radiator, since the distance from the wall to the curtains is at least 10-12 cm. The optimal distance from the ceiling to the wall track is 3-9 cm.
Hanging the cornice is carried out using brackets and anchors; you need to make all the necessary measurements in advance - the outer brackets are placed at a distance of 15-20 cm from the circumference of the window so that the curtains, when fully open, do not block it.
Japanese curtains 2022
Japanese curtains are canvases up to 1 m wide on a rigid frame. The canvases move horizontally along the window. Curtains are usually made from natural fabrics without patterns.
If you want to make the window brighter, choose colored Japanese curtains. Among the drawings, only those associated with Japan are acceptable. It could be cranes, sakura branches, the rising sun.
Roman curtains
Roman blinds are a flat fabric that can be raised to form beautiful horizontal folds. To do this, flat strips of wood or plastic are inserted into the double weave at equal distances.
Roman blinds can be used in interiors of any style. For minimalist interiors, choose plain curtains; for romantic ones, hang Roman curtains with floral patterns.
Usually the bottom edge of Roman blinds is made smooth, but a novelty in curtain design for 2022 can be considered Roman blinds with a triangular bottom edge; such curtains began to appear in photos of fashion exhibitions.
Color and pattern
The photo of curtain design shows that today both monochromatic shapes and variations with blurred motifs are equally appropriate.
If you think the proposed methods of framing window openings are too simple, experts recommend taking a closer look at tulle fabrics - they allow you to create incredibly impressive draperies. Photo curtains with a three-dimensional pattern can also be a good solution.
This season, it is fashionable to choose curtains that match the color of the walls. Experts recommend using such a design for rooms of modest size - it ensures the safety of the actual volume of the internal space.
The trend towards seasonality in the selection of material is also relevant. For spring and summer, it is preferable to buy curtains made of fine fabric, for example, cotton, linen, taffeta, jacquard. In winter and autumn, it is better to curtain windows with polyester, velor or velvet.
As for silk, it is a universal fabric. Such curtains will look appropriate at any time of the year.
However, it is worth remembering that they have the unpleasant feature of quickly fading in the sun. Therefore, they should be duplicated with a lining.
A fashionable trend is curtains with flowers and other plant-themed elements (shoots, twigs, leaves). They look good in the bedroom or children's room. Similar models are also suitable for the veranda. They will not burden the interior if they:
- sewn from airy fabrics;
- mounted on a thin suspension.
A geometric pattern is also allowed. It harmonizes perfectly with non-standard compositions and textures used in decorating.
Hourglass curtains
You can also decorate classic curtains in a new way. Next season it will be fashionable not only to hang tulle over curtains, but also to collect it in the shape of an hourglass.
To do this, the window should be covered not by one large piece of fabric, but by 2-3 narrower pieces, which are tied in the middle with a ribbon so as to create an hourglass silhouette. This technique looks more impressive when the tulle and curtains are made of contrasting fabrics.
How to choose the right curtains for your interior: designer’s advice
Some basic tips on how to choose curtain designs:
- Curtains can be an excellent option not only for decorating a window, but also for zoning in a small room or studio. They allow you to rationally and proportionally organize space or separate certain areas, for example, a niche for a bed or wardrobe.
- Bright curtains can visually adjust the space and increase the volume of small rooms.
- To combine curtains, when choosing materials of different colors, it is recommended to select them according to style.
- For ease of operation of curtains, it is necessary to choose the most convenient options for attaching blinds.
- The choice of fittings is also influenced by the type of cornice; it can be plastic, wood or metal.
- It is desirable that the color of the curtains matches the main shade of the walls, upholstery or textiles.
- According to Feng Shui, it is believed that the design of curtains should be selected individually for each room, for example, thick and opaque fabrics are suitable for the bedroom, and simple roller blinds will be enough for the kitchen.
Italian curtains
In classic interiors, modern Italian curtains are gaining popularity, which are increasingly being chosen by professional designers this year.
Such curtains are two identical canvases; they cannot move sideways along the cornice. In order to open them, you need to tie the curtains with special tiebacks or cords.
For plain curtains, it is permissible to use more intricate cords and ribbons, complement them with tassels and fringe.
Cafe curtains
Cafe style curtains are coming back into fashion. These are curtains made of translucent fabric with a height equal to the window opening. They hang directly on the window. They are attached to the scenes at the top and bottom, through which a metal fastening cylinder is threaded.
These curtains can be completely closed or tied in an hourglass shape. These curtains are perfect for the kitchen and bathroom because... will not interfere and will be able to hide what is happening in the room from prying eyes.
Curtains for the living room
In the design of living rooms, two directions will be fashionable at once. One of them is translucent light curtains of different shades. The second trend is thicker curtains with decorative elements.
It will be especially fashionable to combine several fabrics of different shades of the same color with different textures in one textile set. For example, a combination of glossy and matte fabrics will help refresh the interior.
Modern curtains for the bedroom
For bedrooms, designers traditionally advise choosing sets of tulle and blackout curtains. Try to avoid too bright colors in the bedroom, they will distract and prevent you from falling asleep quickly.
Cool, calm colors help most with relaxation. If there is little natural color in the room, you can avoid curtains altogether, limiting yourself to translucent colored tulle.
Beautiful and modern curtains will not only decorate your interior, but will also help protect the room from prying eyes and too bright sun. Choose textiles in accordance with fashion trends to make your interior beautiful, functional and modern.
For large rooms
Larger rooms leave more to the imagination. Would heavy curtains made of dense materials be suitable here? and weightless tulle that will let light through.
But, if you need to make the room smaller, you should hang curtains at window level. This will make the ceiling appear much lower.
Choose warm shades - they fill the space, and the room will seem a little smaller than it actually is.
