The ancient Roman philosopher and poet Titus Lucretius Carus noted: “along with the passage of time, the meaning of things changes.” The desire for change and renewal, including in the interior, is a natural human desire, inherent in nature. A simple and effective way to change and “refresh” a common room is to update the curtains in the living room. Changing window curtains will update the interior. Selecting curtains for the living room after renovation is an important detail in the design concept. Let's look at how to choose the right fabric and shape of curtains, and look at fashion trends and expert recommendations.
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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.
Color solutions
Modern interiors gravitate towards simple basic colors - white, black, gray and beige. Of the bright colors, deep natural shades are used - berry, beetroot, emerald, sapphire. Patterns, prints and ornaments are almost never used, so the best decoration is simply high-quality fabric.
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.
Recommendations for choosing night curtains
Some tips for choosing wisely:
- To provide additional darkness in the room, you should hang thicker fabrics that can serve as a barrier to sunlight.
- It is also necessary to take into account the practicality of the fabric, ease of care and its resistance to ultraviolet rays. The best options are linen, jacquard or blackout.
- Night curtains should be functional. Therefore, such paintings require especially strong frames.
- For small rooms, short options are chosen; for spacious rooms, these can be long night curtains to the floor.
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.
Styles
Modern style
Originality and uniqueness are characteristic of custom-made curtains in a modern style. Curtains in natural tones will help refresh the room. Curtains made using modern technologies will appeal to lovers of this style.
Classic
Classic styles are characterized by the following fabrics: velvet, silk, cotton. Such curtains will look luxurious. The design composition directly influences the selection of the color of the curtains or pattern on the canvas. There are different options for mounting on the cornice.
Provence
French aristocrats discovered this style direction. It is characterized by rococo or classicism with an admixture of rustic motifs. Curtains for this style are light and unpretentious. The favorites among fabrics of this type are cotton fabric, linen, chintz, muslin and cambric. The fabrics should not be heavy, but can be dense.
High tech
It involves a combination of contrasting shades, for example, curtains, half made in black and white. As a rule, such curtains are sewn to order. Electric curtain rods, which can be lifting and sliding for this type of curtain, are not uncommon.
Minimalism
Such curtains include blinds, Japanese and Roman fabrics. The absence of bright colors will be a sign of minimalism. Bamboo, flax or wicker are usually used to make them.
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.
Adviсe
When choosing curtains for the windows in the living room, you must follow the recommendations of experienced designers:
- If the footage is large and the ceilings are high enough, it’s worth taking a closer look at voluminous curtains of complex design and original cut. This window design will indicate the status of the owner and emphasize the solemnity of the atmosphere.
- If you want to visually increase the width of the window opening, then purchase a straight curtain made of curtain fabric of a laconic design, the length of the entire wall.
- The color scheme of curtains should be tonal or contrasting with wallpaper and furniture.
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 a cornice
When buying a cornice, take into account the load that thick transparent night curtains will carry on it. It must be strong and reliable enough to support the structure.
Convenience and ease of use are no less important - the curtain fastening elements should slide freely and unhindered along the cornice. Aluminum structures are considered the most durable, the additional advantage of which is their affordable price.
Wooden curtain rods are more expensive, but they are often preferred for aesthetic reasons. They go perfectly with the natural surfaces of the furniture set and are ideal for rooms decorated in warm colors - for example, they will be the ideal frame for curtains for a beige living room.
Definitely do not choose plastic designs for heavy night curtains - they are unlikely to withstand the weight of the fabric, and fasteners that deform under the weight of the fabric will cause a lot of inconvenience when moving the curtains.
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.
Types and examples of triple curtains and tips for use
Triple (three-layer) curtains with lambrequin
An example of combined, multi-layer products for the bedroom. The set includes two curtains in gray and brown tones, white tulle, and a complex lambrequin. One canvas is plain, with straight, vertical folds. Another canvas with a pattern, gathered into soft folds with a tie. Curtains serve as an excellent light and sound insulator and an elegant interior decoration. They provide a calm and cozy atmosphere in the bedroom. A touch of romanticism is added to the strict combination of textiles by an airy, white throw that complements the lambrequin. Designers recommend this set for decorating a small bedroom and a more spacious living room.
Triple textiles for the bedroom
An example of using window decor made from light fabrics. This set is appropriate to use in a room with a high ceiling, or in rooms where you want to have a lot of light. Two translucent, airy canvases of yellow and white colors are complemented by an airy, asymmetrical lambrequin. The set will decorate any interior in a romantic style.
Light triple curtains
An example of decorating a classic living room. Two velvet curtains with tiebacks fixed at different heights are complemented by cream tulle and a complex lambrequin. Lush, luxurious drapery can be a spectacular decoration of the interior of a spacious living room or hall with a high ceiling. Design advice - for small rooms it is better not to use this design. Volumetric textiles will visually reduce the space of the room.
If, nevertheless, your desire to have combined curtains is great, then use light, shiny or light, translucent materials to decorate the window.
Triple textiles with lambrequin for the living room
You can read about lambrequins here .
Triple Straight Fit Textiles
The curtain can consist of two sewn or separately located fabrics. Addition - tulle, organza, etc.
An example of a textile set with a straight cut. The curtains are made from two fabrics - fabric with a geometric pattern and a plain one, and are complemented with transparent tulle with a pattern that repeats the pattern of the curtains. The result is a modern, stylish combination for the living room.
Straight-fit triple pieces for the living room
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.
High tech
For high-tech lovers, it is best to use different types - curtains and blinds, pleated blinds, Roman blinds and Japanese panels.
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.
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.
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.
Which fabric to choose?
Modern interiors suggest either neutral or deliberately textured fabrics. But not too formal and decorative: for example, linen instead of velvet. Naturally, they can be both natural and synthetic, so now let’s find out what the difference is.
Natural fabrics
Natural fabrics are cotton, lek, silk, wool and their various variations and combinations. Modern interiors are very fond of such textiles and textures, and they are also environmentally friendly, breathable and maintain a healthy microclimate. But natural fabrics always require careful handling and care. They are more difficult to withstand regular washing, wrinkle more, and are not as durable.
Synthetic fabrics
There are a lot of stereotypes around synthetics, but in reality this only means that synthetic curtains will last many times longer. They can be used not only in the living room, but even in the kitchen, because they can easily withstand washing, do not wear out for a long time, do not wash out and do not fade. These are polyester, synthetic viscose and all kinds of variations. But synthetics can become electrified, attract dust, and impair air flow from the window.
Blended fabrics
Blended fabrics, by their nature, ideally complement modern style, because they combine the advantages of both classic and new approaches. They vary in texture, density and properties - it all depends on the composition and ratio of fibers. Mixed fabrics include such popular interior fabrics as organza, artificial silk, and jacquard.
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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.
How to choose fabric for curtains
The choice of fabric is determined not only by the design decision, but also by the dimensions of the room and the opening itself. Small living rooms are not suitable for lush curtains, products with an abundance of draperies and folds. But Japanese curtains will look very good. If the design allows, roller shutter designs that help save space are also suitable.
A good solution for a small room would be fabric that matches the color of the walls. It is better to make both the first and second ones in light shades - then the room will look more spacious.
Sometimes it is also practiced to select the color of the fabric to match the furniture set or flooring. Cold tones make the room visually more spacious, while warm tones make it smaller, but create an atmosphere of intimacy and comfort.
If the wall decoration has an ornament, the curtains should be plain or have a pattern whose lines are in harmony with the walls. If the pattern on the walls is ornate and the pattern on the curtains is sharp or geometric, they will not fit well together.
In general, if the walls have a monochromatic, laconic finish in light colors, the design of the room can be diversified with curtains with a pattern (including embossed or other textured).
If there is a lot of furniture and decorative items in the room, it is better to make the curtains lightweight, from translucent fabric. The same applies to cases where the walls are decorated with wallpaper with ornaments. The interior will be completed by pillows or other objects covered with the fabric from which the curtains are made.
Photo of curtain design for the living room
Stylish curtains with different design solutions
An example of triple curtains for a bedroom. The spectacular textile combination is made up of double-sided curtains with turn-ups and white, airy tulle. This textile product is a bright accent spot and at the same time an excellent means of blocking sunlight for the bedroom.
Triple curtains for the bedroom
Triple textiles for the kitchen. A short, modern curtain made up of two contrasting colors and used to decorate the kitchen balcony door. The curtain is complemented by tulle with a tie in the upper part of the fabric, gathered into folds. The entire set of textiles fits harmoniously into the decor of a small kitchen.
Three-color curtains
Information about designer curtains can be found here . To obtain stylish and unusual multi-layer sets, you can combine combined curtains with French, Austrian, Roman and roller blinds. You can see everything about curtains in the “ Curtains” .
