The principle of choosing the right curtains for the living room
To select truly beautiful curtains for the hall, a special approach is required. These products should very subtly emphasize the purpose of the central space of the house.
You should definitely take into account all the surrounding elements of the interior that fill the room, as well as decide on your desires and choose options according to them: a contrasting bright spot in the existing interior or a soft combination of styles based on various factors. If you want to focus attention on the windows with their decor - one approach, give them the role of background - a completely different matter.
The modern textile industry produces amazing curtains for the living room in several styles. The basis of the curtain is fabric, so the first thing you need to focus on is the material of your curtain.
How to choose fabric for curtains
- The combination of texture, color scheme, and fabric pattern is extremely important.
- It is advisable to link these parameters with lighting, decoration, and the size of the hall.
- It’s a good idea to focus on the furniture upholstery in the room.
- It is worth paying attention to plain fabric - this is a universal solution in any interior. It is not necessary to select identical colors for the curtains and the color scheme of the living room, the main thing is to maintain their combination.
- It is important to decide on fabric of different textures (rough texture, shiny, smooth fabric, fabric with a pattern).
- It would be a good idea to listen to the advice of experts and not ignore the recommendations for using several fabrics to create an original design of curtains for the hall. In this case, it is important to correctly approach the issue of combining the color and texture of the fabric. Be careful with the desire to combine incompatible things, there is a chance of ruining everything.
The fashion trend for curtains in the hall in 2022 is natural fabrics. A wide range of materials plus professional use will allow you to choose the one and only option for absolutely any style. A feature of today's curtains is the multi-layered and whimsical nature of textiles.
What to look for
By adhering to certain rules, you can make the ideal choice of curtains:
- pale shades of the hall will look different with bright curtains;
- in a bright hall it is logical to use light or plain curtains;
- the geometric pattern of the wallpaper suggests the presence of a similar pattern on the curtains;
- wallpaper with flowers with stems and leaves - choose a fabric that contains either only flowers or leaves (the opposite option is possible).
The next factor is the color of the curtains in the living room. How not to make a mistake with shades of colors.
Versatility and multifunctionality
Considering the fact that living rooms, as a rule, cannot be small in size, classic curtains are perfect for any design. The advantage is that the classic type of curtains has a large number of subtypes, which allows you to approach your choice more carefully.
For example, classic blinds will look great with a classic or simple style and are ideal for office spaces and offices. Curtains with rings or eyelets in the canvas are also perfect for a classic interior.
For a room in subdued colors, it is best to use a single-color canvas; it is most suitable for such a room and will help create the right atmosphere.
Curtain styles in the interior of the hall
The image of the main space in the house is an important factor that plays a significant role in the design of windows with curtains. Specialists in the salons of these products advise a scrupulous approach to solving the task at hand.
- The elegance of the classic style involves products made from fabrics such as velvet, brocade, characterized by density and naturalness. The following components can be a decorative element: fringe, lambrequin, light tulle with mandatory hand embroidery. French, Austrian or Roman curtains will suit this living room.
- Curtains for interiors in a minimalist style deserve special attention. Here the priority is brevity with a certain amount of dryness. Therefore, curtains are given the task of creating a cozy atmosphere. You will have to do without any clutter that adorns the composite, variegated colors. In this case, roller blinds and Japanese curtains in ash or black and white colors are possible.
- A mixture of different trends is the basis of a modern style, the main features of which are simplicity and light shades. And this is a good way to demonstrate the owner of the living room’s sense of style. Curtains for the living room in a modern style are straight, with hinges or grommets. Such products are sewn from any fabric.
- Curtains in the Provence style are natural and discreet models. There are enough options for making such curtains to make your choice: thread-made products, neat Roman blinds, or, as an addition, elegant tulle.
- Country style gives the living room an unusual appeal. Curtains made of natural lightweight fabrics in light colors with a simple pattern will help to emphasize this note.
Materials
In addition to decorative functions, curtains also have practical benefits: they block light and prying eyes, and protect from drafts. The fabric must have sufficient density, wear resistance, and not shrink or fade after washing. So the composition of the material from which the curtain is sewn is the number one parameter on the list of priorities.
Natural
Eco-friendly and beautiful products, they rarely cause allergies, but, alas, do not have good performance characteristics.
- Cotton is pleasant to the touch, durable, irons well and hardly accumulates dust. But in its pure form it shrinks and turns yellow in the sun.
- Linen is rough in appearance, and therefore a charming option for lovers of all things natural. It washes well, is characterized by increased strength, provides sufficient air exchange, but decreases after washing, and is also very wrinkled.
- Wool - such samples are smooth and light, but very whimsical. They require periodic ventilation and only delicate care with special detergents. Moths also love them, so you will have to make sure that insects do not settle in the house.
- Silk – stunning bright silk curtains are very moody. They will have to be protected from sunlight, washed at low temperatures and in no case over-dried.
Artificial
Modern industry is able to produce fabrics that are indistinguishable from natural ones to the touch, while they have improved characteristics.
- Polyester is a durable material that does not shrink, does not wrinkle, and is machine washable. At the same time, its textures are varied, and you can choose any design.
- Acrylic is reminiscent of fine wool, but behaves well when washed, is not afraid of the sun and does not require ironing.
- Nylon - products are lightweight and durable, they do not wrinkle, fit elegantly into folds, but, unfortunately, are prone to fading.
Combined
This is a kind of compromise: due to the presence of natural fibers in the composition, the noble appearance is preserved, while artificial fiber improves consumer qualities.
- Taffeta is a combination of polyester and silk. It is distinguished by its ceremonial shine and is often used for classic interiors.
- Flock is a dense fabric made from recycled fibers, wool and cotton. This is a soft textile that is great for curtains.
- Jacquard - a variety of patterns are applied to the canvas of such decorative elements. Such curtains are quite weighty and formal, and therefore suitable for spacious rooms.
Of course, this is not a complete list of materials used for sewing. In addition to those mentioned, you can find curtains made of cambric, tapestry, velvet, corduroy, tweed, brocade, plush, etc.
There are models on sale with special properties, for example, night Blackout, which have a three-layer structure consisting of a textile base, acrylic foam and chemicals. They prevent sunlight from passing through and darken the room by 90–100%. This is an indispensable property for residents of those latitudes where there are white nights, as well as for the comfortable sleep of small children during the daytime.
