Curtains for the living room: modern trends for 2022

Straight curtains and tulle

This year, the priority is laconic interior styles that tend towards minimalism. Simplicity is fashionable and stylish. Curtains overloaded with bright prints and frilly details are going out of fashion in 2022.

At the same time, the design of the living room should not lose in convenience and comfort.

Classic curtains and tulle, falling from the eaves in even, deep vertical folds, are a universal option for simple and elegant window decor that creates a cozy, sybaritic atmosphere in the living room.

The most popular this season are plain curtains in deep muted colors and snow-white matte tulle.

Of the curtain accessories, only side tiebacks are welcome, and to give the design originality, experts advise experimenting with the number of curtains.

In addition to the traditional set, which includes two porters and tulle, they suggest using the following combinations:

• Decorate the window with only one curtain. This idea is especially good when there are several windows in the room (two or more) and they are located on the same wall.
• Decorate the window opening with two curtains of different colors. They can be hung symmetrically or on one side.
• Attach two curtains in a contrasting color to each side of the window. This method is more appropriate for a living room with one window opening or in cases where the windows are located on different walls.

If the living room does not need protection from prying eyes (it is combined with a loggia or is located above the second floor), you can try to completely abandon the curtains and limit yourself only to tulle or curtains made of any other translucent materials.

Light organza curtains in light colors create a feeling of space and freshness in the living room.

The photo shows a fashionable novelty - curtains for the living room with photo printing. This curtain design looks very original and makes an accent in the interior.

Modern curtains for the living room are usually designed without a lambrequin. But even such a classic element as a lambrequin can look great in the interior of a modern apartment.

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.

Curtains with lambrequin

Curtains with lambrequins - horizontal draperies framing the upper part of the window - look best in rooms with high ceilings and large window openings.

The exception is neat narrow draperies without lush folds, tassels, fringe and complex additional elements. These are the kind of lambrequins that are trending this season, and owners of small living rooms can afford them if they wish.

Among the new products are the following models:

• An even rectangular strip of fabric glued to a bandeau - a rigid non-woven adhesive base.
• Bandeau with a figured cut out bottom part. For example, for an arched window, a lambrequin is relevant, the bottom of which repeats its semicircular shape. This solution looks very stylish and allows you to emphasize the beauty of a non-standard window opening.
• An openwork rigid lambrequin made of dense fabric placed on a bandeau, artificial leather or PVC, made by laser cutting.
• Short (no more than 40 cm wide), soft, only slightly gathered drapery.
• A soft lambrequin in the form of a long, not too wide scarf made of light translucent fabric, thrown over the cornice, or forming a smooth wave with the help of tiebacks.

The photo shows a fashionable novelty - curtains with an openwork lambrequin.

Contrary to the generally accepted opinion that any lambrequin “eats up” space, the above-mentioned draperies, on the contrary, are quite capable of visually enlarging it.

The main thing is to place them correctly. In order for the ceilings to appear higher, the lambrequin should be hung right up to the ceiling, and to visually expand the room, the lambrequin and curtains should be extended in width beyond the window.

Curtains with eyelets

Eyelets are metal rings that frame holes in the fabric. For the first time, such holes appeared on ship sails for threading parts of rigging through them. Today they are widely used in everyday life, including as a convenient and durable attachment to a round cornice. Curtains with eyelets are decorative in themselves, so they are most often made from plain fabrics and do not require additional decorations.

Thanks to these qualities, they fully comply with the basic fashionable concept of modern interior design, regulating simplicity and conciseness, and continue to remain relevant for several seasons in a row.

You can use the eyelets to hang not only thick drapes and curtains, but also curtains. To do this, you will have to seal their upper edge with an additional layer of fabric or non-woven lining. Deep, even folds that are formed when draping the fabric with eyelets allow them to fit (depending on the color and texture of the fabric) into any interior style.

Since additional decorations and accessories are contraindicated for eyelet curtains, designers suggest diversifying their style solutions as follows:

1. 1 Make the upper, denser part, on which the rings are installed, from fabric of a contrasting color to the curtains, duplicating the colors of any interior elements: walls, textiles, sofa cushions. In this case, it is better to choose eyelets that match the color of the curtains. For example, a blue top with green eyelets and green curtains.
2. 2 A very popular option is to attach curtains in a box, completely hiding both the cornice and the rings. In this case, the contrasting decor can be transferred to the bottom of the curtains.
3. 3 An original solution is to hang the curtains on hooks and make the curtains on eyelets. This combination looks very elegant and gives the curtain composition a special charm.
4. 4 The only accessory that matches the eyelets is textile tiebacks. Today it is proposed to select both of them either in a contrasting color to the curtains, or in a tone to match them.

While following fashion trends, do not forget about your personal preferences. If you don’t like monotony, feel free to choose fabrics with a pattern, but remember: the eyelets on colorful curtains should not stand out, but serve only their main purpose - to hold the curtains on the curtain rod. Brushed metal rings are best suited for this purpose.

Roman curtains

Roman blinds are solid rectangular fabrics that gather into horizontal folds when lifted. When unfolded, they fall just below the window sill, and when assembled, they cover the upper third of the window.

The photo shows frameless Roman blinds in combination with curtains.

There are framed and frameless Roman curtain models. The first ones are equipped with rigid guides that form strict, even folds on the fabric. The second option does not imply the presence of guides, so the folds on it are semicircular, hanging down at the edges in the form of small ears.

Frame models are more strict, frameless models are more romantic. Both of them are used this season both as independent decor and in combination with traditional long curtains. Thanks to this, you can choose the right option for any situation.

The fabric for such curtains can be plain or with a pattern. At the same time, it is important to correctly place accents and take into account that it is advisable to combine Roman models with a pattern with plain curtains. If the curtains are made of material with a pronounced texture (straw, bamboo, decorative burlap), it is better to combine them with transparent curtains.

Frame models are sewn from translucent light fabric that allows the rays of the sun to pass through and softly diffuses them throughout the room. The strips of guides shining through the light fabric give the curtains severity and visually expand the window opening.

Roman blinds are made from fabric of bright, rich colors. They attract the eye and become the main decoration of the interior. To prevent such curtains from appearing as foreign elements in the interior, it is complemented with textile details of the same color: tablecloth, napkins, pillows, frames on posters.

If, after looking through numerous photos of Roman blinds, you still haven’t found a suitable design for your living room, follow the most unmistakable and simple rule. For rooms with plain walls, curtains of any color (both monochrome and patterned) are suitable. For rooms with patterned wallpaper, only plain curtains are suitable.

Austrian curtains

Austrian curtains are often confused with frameless Roman blinds. They are really similar, but it's easy to tell them apart. In the folded position, frameless Roman curtains hang like a swag in one large smooth wave, and Austrian curtains in several not too wide scalloped folds.

When opened, they are straight sheets. Usually they are made a few centimeters below the window sill in order to be able to preserve the distinctive design features, leaving at least one fold below.

Such curtains look romantic and a little frivolous and fit into the same airy, slightly naive interiors. A strict environment and brutality are contraindicated for them. Despite the fact that Austrian curtains themselves are very decorative, they can withstand any curtain decorations: all kinds of bows, beads, flowers made from ribbons and fabrics. But since this year it is recommended to use additional decor to a minimum, you have to create original curtains by experimenting with the color and texture of the fabric.

In order for Austrian curtains to comply with modern fashion trends, experts advise selecting them according to the following rules.

Due to the abundance of horizontal folds, thick and dark Austrian curtains will visually weigh down the room and make it look like a bedroom. Therefore, in the interior of the living room it is better to use “Austrian” fabrics made of light translucent fabrics: tulle, chiffon, natural silk.

Typically, Austrian curtains are usually made from easily draping fabric, which allows them to form soft, flowing folds. Try choosing a stiffer material for sewing: organza, taffeta, or even a rough fabric like calico. The folds on the curtains will turn out broken and will look unusual, but very stylish.

You can decorate the window with a set of two Austrian curtains, hung on a double cornice, one on top of the other. The first, made of dense fabric of rich color, rises higher and performs the function of a lambrequin. The second one is made of translucent material, goes down to the windowsill, gently diffuses the sun's rays and protects the room from views from the street.

You can also combine “Austrian” with thick curtains. This design looks decent, attracts attention and becomes one of the main decorations of the interior. Classic Austrian curtains made of cotton fabric with small flowers are not very relevant for living rooms today, since today “expensive” elegance is a priority for the design of this room.

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.

Kiseya

Despite the fact that thread curtains are no longer a new product, they still do not go out of fashion and remain one of the most popular. Largely due to the fact that their choice is huge: modest and elaborate, plain and colored, consisting only of twisted chenille threads and containing inclusions of beads and rhinestones, with lurex and rainbow ones.

There are also natural types of muslin, for example, made from bamboo or linen fiber or cotton, but they are used mainly for living rooms in eco- or ethnic styles. In contrast, synthetic thread curtains can be selected to suit any interior. Many people mistakenly believe that such ephemeral curtains are not capable of shading a room. In fact, they do an excellent job with all the functions assigned to ordinary curtains, and, if necessary, they combine perfectly with curtains or tulle. And the unusual through texture of muslin allows you to use it not only to decorate window openings in a stylish and original way, but also to intelligently divide the room into functional zones.

It is impossible to list all the ways to decorate windows with muslin curtains, so we will consider only the most interesting of those that designers are offering us this season.

Snow-white and black muslin are still in demand. The first gives the interior a naive airiness, fills it with light and visually expands the walls. The second is suitable for strict high-tech interiors with an abundance of chrome parts (cornices, lamps, legs of tables and chairs). And if you want to maintain a balance between the first and second, combine both types on the windows, hanging them in two layers.

Cheerful multi-colored thread curtains are also appropriate in a modern living room. This can be either an alternation of color stripes, or a mixed multi-layer version, when another color shines through the threads of one shade. Multi-layering will look clearer if each layer is made of different lengths.

It is worth paying attention to combinations of thread curtains of various densities and textures. By draping them with the help of pins and tiebacks in the form of wavy structures or strict columns, you can create unusually stylish and original curtain compositions.

Since practicality and conciseness come to the fore this season, it is recommended to use muslin with non-woven inclusions in very measured doses. The ideal option is rare, transparent or beads that match the color of the threads.

Japanese panels

Japanese panels are perfectly flat, stretched between two rigid guides made of various materials (from natural and synthetic fabrics to straw and jute).

These are perhaps the most ergonomic curtains used today (with the exception of roller filters). Strictness is manifested not only in their design, which rejects any accessories, but also in the principle of operation.

Japanese curtains are not gathered into vertical or transverse folds, but are moved parallel to the window along the cornice. But, despite the strict forms, they are very decorative and are quite capable of becoming one of the main decorations of the decor.

The popularity of Japanese panels is easy to explain: minimalism in interior design has been relevant for several seasons, and the design of Japanese curtains is precisely minimalist. In addition, such curtains are convenient for zoning space: as dividers, they look not like curtains, but like “real” walls.

The main design features of Japanese curtains for living rooms this season are as follows:

• A combination of stripes of different textures on one window: voile and satin, organza and jute, transparent silk and tapestry.
• You can place up to 10 multi-colored panels on the cornice and, by changing their places, modify the interior. It is especially fashionable to install translucent color screens one after another, achieving color mixing.
• Japanese curtains have a static shape, do not gather in folds, and any images can be viewed clearly and without distortion. Therefore, they are ideal for using fabrics with complex patterns and photo printing.

The potential of Japanese curtains is enormous, and according to fashion gurus, they will not go out of fashion any time soon.

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.

Tips for choosing curtains for the living room

And in conclusion, a selection of current tips that will help you choose the right curtains for your living room:

1. 1 It is much more convenient and expedient to select curtains to match the decor, and not vice versa. Therefore, you need to buy or order them when the renovation is completely completed and the interior is formed.
2. 2 If the room's windows face south, give preference to curtains in cool shades: gray, blue, silver, the color of young foliage. For northern windows, choose curtains in warm colors: golden, terracotta, beige, the color of fallen leaves. Windows facing east or west can be decorated with curtains of any color.
3. 3 It is also advisable to select wallpaper colors according to these rules, and, in turn, curtains to match them. It is desirable that they be in the same color scheme as the walls, but several tones lighter or darker.
4. 4 If you prefer not to focus on the curtains, sew them from fabric to match the walls. The room will seem much larger. This technique is especially good for small living rooms.
5. 5 In spacious rooms, curtains in a color contrasting with the walls look impressive. They should be in harmony with any accent piece of furniture. This could be a sofa, a carpet, pillows and a blanket, or a large bright poster on the wall adjacent to the window.
6. 6 When decorating windows, consider the size of the room. In small rooms, massive curtains are inappropriate and, conversely, in spacious living rooms, laconic and compact curtains look out of place and “impoverish” the interior.
7. 7 In a living room with low ceilings, use ceiling cornices: this will help visually increase the space of the room.
8. 8 Give preference to simple models made from natural fabrics and materials (with the exception of muslin).
9. 9 Of the additional elements, textile tiebacks are considered the most popular, since they carry not only a decorative, but also a functional load.
10. 10 If you like patterned curtains, choose fabrics with complex, memorable patterns. The wallpaper should be light and plain.

The opinion of designers must be taken into account, since it is their profession to be aware of fashion trends. But no interior will be harmonious if you do not put into it at least a grain of personal idea of ​​how it should look. When choosing curtains, rely on the advice of professionals, do not forget to listen to your own feelings, and then your curtains will be perfect.

Latest Fashion Trends 2022

To understand what living room curtains are in fashion now and why they are good, you can turn to the current trends for 2021-2022, where there is a tendency towards laconicism and restraint. Functionality comes first, and therefore no unnecessary elements should be present in the decorative design.

If previously various frills, draperies and ruffles were in demand, now designers are increasingly abandoning complex designs, fashionable curtains look stylish, appropriate and at the same time sophisticated. To choose a trendy model, take a look at the photos of new modern curtains for the living room in 2021. At the same time, do not forget that curtains should first of all protect from light.

There are practically no restrictions in terms of the choice of textures, colors, and fabrics. Accordingly, any person will be able to choose for himself the option that he considers the most successful. As for stylistic directions, curtains will be in trend:

• Scandinavian;
• Japanese;
• Roman.

Austrian and French can also be used in the design of your home. They are especially recommended if the rest of your interior is decorated in Provence style.

Before choosing curtains for your house or apartment, be sure to decide on the style. Curtains should not create a feeling of disharmony against the background of wall decoration, furniture design and other decorative components. This applies not only to their color, but also to their style features.

Trends for 2022 and 2022 suggest that the choice of curtains should be made in accordance with the size of the room and its level of illumination. Some models are suitable for a room with a lot of furniture and decor, while completely different ones can be used in rooms decorated in a minimalist style.