The variety of modern curtain designs makes it possible to match them to any room, thereby adding solemnity, pretentiousness, adding comfort or respectability. Some models bring elegance and charm, which is important for the interior of the living room, while others emphasize the aristocracy of the bedroom. It is worth taking a closer look at the design work and taking into account some nuances when choosing curtains for your home. Remember the dominant style and color scheme, but do not forget about the functions that are assigned to the curtains in certain rooms.
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Shape of modern curtains
Curtain shapes are different:
- Multilayer curtains are mainly used in living room decoration. They combine two types of fabric, one must be plain, and the second with a pattern.
- Asymmetrical curtains, if one side of the fabric is much longer than the other.
- Lambrequins are usually rectangular in shape with straight lines.
- Transparent curtains should also cover part of the wall. These curtains will visually add more volume to the room and fill it with lightness.
- Roller blinds are used when choosing minimalism in any room.
- Short curtains are a good option for small rooms. They will cover only part of the window, filling it with sunlight and enlarging the room.
Materials for cornices
The following materials are used in the manufacture of curtains:
- Metals;
- Plastics;
- Tree.
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Fabric selection
They offer a wide variety of materials for curtains: cotton, velvet, as well as muslin or voile. Light organza, silk, linen, exotic bamboo.
Natural materials are much better. Curtain fabric should have an asymmetrical pattern and small details.
The color of the curtains depends on the decor of the house and its purpose. Then you can focus on fashion 2022. Experts recommend purple, lilac, olive or lilac colors for this style.
When choosing curtains for a room where you are going to be during the day, you need to choose light and light fabrics. If you will be in the room in the evenings, then you should use curtains made of thick fabrics and soothing colors.
These include: sky, sea, turquoise and all shades of gray. You can use fabrics with different patterns, checks or stripes.
Curtains for different areas
The most important criterion for choosing curtains for the kitchen is safety. Long curtains above the stove are excluded. This area as a whole does not imply the presence of luxurious curtains; the main thing here is practicality. As a rule, products are selected both to match the tone of the kitchen furniture and the color of the countertop.
In the bedroom it is better to hang curtains in calm, cool colors, as they relieve fatigue and induce relaxation.
Roman or roller blinds are perfect for a child's room. They are simple both in terms of their execution and operation.
The main recommendation in choosing curtains for the living room is to ensure that they are compatible with the furnishings.
Curtains are an important decorative element. Their harmony in the interior plays a big role. By following the tips given above, you can make your home more comfortable and beautiful on your own. In search of classic examples and interesting ideas, you can refer to the photographs of curtains for the apartment below.
Fashion trends 2022
Consider the modern design of curtains 2022:
1. Classic rectangular drapes with various decorations (inserts). A good combination with curtains and all kinds of lambrequins.
2. Roller blinds are used for small rooms or offices. They are easy to care for, do not wrinkle, and do not change color. You can change their length by adjusting the flow of light.
3. French curtains are folded horizontally, monochromatic in color with sewn-in scallops. Lawn, satin or organza, and silk are perfect for them. They can also be raised.
4. Roman curtains made of transparent fabrics, the bottom is elegantly gathered with ribbons in the center or in two places, can be decorated with beads. A new direction is two-layer Roman blinds, the top curtain is multi-colored, the bottom curtain is light-colored.
5. Japanese curtains are a small rectangle of material. Weights are sewn at the bottom to level the fabric. Colors can be either plain or bright.
6. Thread curtains are the best at letting light into the room. They can be decorated with colored or plain beads, stones, etc. They can be gathered into a bun and tied with a garter. You can make stripes of different lengths.
Photos of modern curtains allow you to get acquainted with different styles and color schemes in the catalog or online.
Curtain length
The best option for curtains and curtains under the ceiling for rooms of any height. This means that regardless of the height of the ceilings and the design of the windows, the length of the curtains and curtains should be from the ceiling to the floor.
If there is a heating radiator or any furniture on the floor under the curtain, it should be shortened to the window sill.
Modern curtain ideas 2022
Designers annually offer many original ideas. But there are constant rules. For example, for expensive materials, use a lightweight design.
Recommended combinations:
- Classic curtains go well with roller or French curtains.
- Japanese ones are suitable for minimalism with light curtains.
- In arched openings it is better to choose French curtains.
- More and more people are buying curtains with eyelets (these are ring inserts for the curtain rod).
- Drapery looks beautiful on sliding curtains.
- New fastening of curtain fabric - throwing it over a pipe (cornice).
- It is fashionable to cover the cornice with string or other
Red color
This color has many adherents; it is associated with love and fiery passion. However, do not rush to purchase red textiles to decorate bedroom windows with curtains - it interferes with relaxation before bed.
Red curtains look extravagant, but it is better to combine them with light-colored fabrics made of light materials - string muslin, mesh or cobweb. A beautiful composition will energize you in the morning.
Pink, lilac and crimson curtains
Traditionally, these tones are considered “feminine”. However, delicate floral shades are suitable not only for women's or children's bedrooms. They look very elegant in other rooms:
- one-room apartment;
- bedroom-living room;
- workshop of a creative person;
- living room combined with kitchen and dining room;
- studio apartment for newlyweds.
Designers offer such shades for curtains with complex tailoring. It is proposed that instead of curtains and tulle, use only curtains with floral patterns or photo curtains with roses or orchids in delicate colors.
Beige curtains
Elite shades of “coffee with milk” are considered universal for rooms of any design. Even the window design in the living room without curtains looks good, where there is only an elegant lambrequin in the form of a French or Austrian curtain with characteristic draperies.
A single-color curtain composition in light beige or pink-beige tones gives a friendly, cozy atmosphere. This design is conducive to confidential communication and a long feast. An excellent option for a dining-living room, especially with decor in chocolate shades.
Green shades
The color of wildlife doesn't have many fans when it comes to decorating windows with curtains. However, traditional interior styles cannot do without it:
- ecological;
- ethnic;
- vintage;
- romantic;
- English classic.
Among fashionable shades, designers usually use olive, mint, yellow-green (anise), lime and apple green. All shades of green can be found in colorful textiles with floral patterns.
Black curtains
An unusual solution, the mystical color is rarely used for traditional night curtains. In contrasting black and white variations, it is often replaced with purple, blackberry or chocolate.
In extravagant interiors, black curtains are not used so often, but they try to play up the beauty of the curtain fabric. Experts recommend colored, jacquard and satin variations, where black does not look so gloomy.
Colorful fabrics
Patterned drapes and curtains are for those who are tired of monochromatic variations. Colorful curtains are recommended for decorating windows in the kitchen or in the dining-living room with an attached loggia.
A beautiful pattern will add its own flavor if the monochromatic interior turns out to be as elegant as expected. Patterned fabrics go well with plain curtains and decorative inserts made of textured materials.
The main wish is modest decor and fittings.
Design recommendations
Today, the emphasis is not only on fashionable fabric and spectacular tailoring, but also the aesthetics of attaching the curtain composition is important. Modern methods of fastening have replaced the obsolete “crocodiles” and rings.
Masters of curtain sewing use hidden ceiling cornices or open methods of decorating curtains. These are eyelets, wide loops with buttons and Velcro, as well as curtain tape.
The stylish design of a window opening largely depends on the quality of the fabric. Natural fibers are valued for their environmental friendliness, but synthetic materials are more practical. Kitchen curtains are made from crushed linen, translucent cambric and light voile.
For self-production, it is advisable to select curtain and curtain fabrics from mixed fibers in the middle price category.
Modern offers can be viewed in the catalogs and portfolios of curtain ateliers, which are readily shown to potential clients.
You will have to tinker with sewing a window composition with your own hands, but decorating windows with curtains will cost much less.
