What fabric is best to choose for the living room?
You can radically change the overall look of your living room with the help of the right fabric. After all, this is the final element of the interior.
Organza
Strong, translucent fabric. Made from silk, viscose and polyester. Thanks to the wide range and color variety, organza combines perfectly with other fabrics and is an ideal option for decorating a window opening. It transmits light perfectly and creates coziness in the room.
Veil
It has the ability to diffuse natural light, making it especially suitable for darkened rooms.
See more photos of voile curtains in the interior.
Kiseya
It is used in the hall not only to decorate windows, but also to separate zones. It features high-quality room ventilation.
The photo shows a living room in the interior of which, weightless muslin successfully divides the space.
Chiffon
This fabric has different density characteristics. All types of this material create spectacular folds and drape well. Suitable for the living room when decorated in a minimalist style.
In the interior of the rooms
An interior with white curtains is an appropriate combination for any living space. Depending on the fabric chosen, textiles will create a feeling of luxury, celebration or comfort. In different rooms, light textiles are used in the following ways:
- Bedroom. The bedroom, as the main place of relaxation, requires decoration in calm shades that do not irritate the eyes. Here, for curtains, not snow-white and shiny, but matte fabrics in light beige shades made of linen, cotton, and soft are suitable.
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- For a bedroom decorated in warm colors, ivory or baked milk curtains would be a logical choice; cold shades (pearl gray, alabaster) are rarely chosen.
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- Instead of ordinary curtains, you can use lace fabric as a second layer, it will turn out airy and romantic. The white color of the window decoration can be supported by the color of the carpet, bedspread or pillows. Light blackout curtains made of innovative material will come in handy in a room facing east.
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- Living room. The design of the living room, the central room of the house, is approached as creatively as possible. For modern styles (including minimalism and loft), the optimal choice would be straight curtains made of matte fabrics; for classic ones, a more luxurious decor made of expensive material is needed.
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- In a classic setting, curtains made of shiny silk or satin, patterned or plain, will have the ideal look. Thicker curtains can be complemented with a white veil; This combination will decorate any living room. Light curtains on a white background will not be lost if you choose textured (for example, jacquard) fabric for them.
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Types of curtains
With the help of curtains you can choose a lot of solutions from simple to complex.
Net
There are large and small ones. When choosing these curtains, you should consider the level of lighting in the living room. When decorated it looks original and unusual.
Cobweb
Thanks to this type of curtains, you can decorate your living room interior in an original way. They look especially good in modern, shabby chic or classic styles.
Rain
Translucent fabric with splashes that look like fine rain. It will add a touch of mystery to the living room interior and protect the room from bright sunlight.
Pleated
The canvas with numerous folds visually looks very impressive and elegant.
Thread
They filter light especially beautifully and do not overload the space in the hall. Can be combined with any interior design.
Double
Used to create unique images using several colors at once. Such curtains in the hall look much more interesting and original than ordinary ones.
See also ideas for two-tone curtains in the living room.
The photo shows a room with double curtains on the window.
Choosing tulle color
We recommend choosing pastel shades of fabric, such as white, beige, peach or lemon, focusing on unusual textures. However, this does not mean that you need to give up bright colors and colorful designs.
First of all, you need to start from the location of the apartment relative to the cardinal directions. If the windows face north and the sun does not please you with its presence, the color of the fabric should be warm: orange, yellow, red, gold, peach. If the windows face south and you want to freshen up the room a little, cool shades will come to the rescue: blue, turquoise, purple, silver.
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Tulle sizes
The choice of length is one of the main components when decorating a window opening, which will allow you to change the shape and size of the room.
Short
An original way to decorate a small space. The length to the window sill is suitable for a room in a classic, country or Provence style.
Long
The most popular length option, it looks elegant, visually enlarges the ceiling and the living room space as a whole.
Minimalism
Minimalism is currently very popular and consists of creating a simple and laconic interior. Soft tulle in neutral shades is always appropriate in minimalism.
To make an accent on the curtains, you just need to think about the original way of attaching the curtains, for example, using eyelets or curtain tapes.
Design ideas in various styles
It is the window decor that is considered the final chord in the room when it is decorated. The main thing is not to make a mistake and choose curtains that will match the overall style and give the living room a finished look.
Provence
Homely and warm Provence. Here special attention should be paid to textiles. To decorate windows, transparent white tulle with an ornament or floral print is suitable.
The photo shows a Provence style hall with tulle on the window.
Classical
Luxury in a great room will never go out of style. It is in this style of decoration that a curtain made of thin and plain fabric will come in handy.
Modern
Currently, this style is at the peak of popularity. The tulle flowing from the ceiling should also be combined with the overall theme of the room and be functional and practical.
The photo shows a modern-style room with light curtains.
Minimalism
Discreet, black and white and cold minimalism. A voile tulle would be an excellent solution for a hall of this style.
More information about the material
In the modern world there is a huge variety of fabrics, differing in composition, tones, and patterns. The choice is so huge that the tastes of even the most selective and picky buyer will certainly be satisfied, because he will be able to choose any shade, type, tailoring option and buy the tulle that he considers the most beautiful.
To make tulle we usually use:
- organza;
- veil;
- tulle;
- lace sewing;
- natural cotton;
- linen;
- thin silk.
This list is incomplete; only the main, most commonly encountered materials are presented.
A daytime curtain can be either monocomponent or mixed, containing two or more types of fabrics, made entirely of natural ingredients, or contain an admixture of synthetic and semi-synthetic raw materials.
Color spectrum
When choosing a color, you can act boldly and creatively or give preference to more proven tones and shades.
White
A color that can fit into any interior. Visually expands the living room space, making the room airier and lighter.
Beige
Versatile and natural. Beige tulle will successfully hide all the imperfections of the windows and walls in the room.
Brown
Deep, rich and solemn. The brown color in the room goes well with natural wood furniture and brings significant solidity to the interior.
The photo shows a white room with a brown sofa and tulle on the windows.
Green
Noble in its elegance. Green tulle curtains will have a positive effect on the atmosphere in the living room, causing positive emotions and tranquility.
Lilac
This color transforms the room in the hall and gives it versatility and aristocracy. Ideal for classic style and light Provence.
Pink
The color of weightlessness, lightness and romance. The hall decorated with pink tulle gives tenderness, warmth and comfort.
Blue
Blue relieves fatigue and relaxes. This color is popular in Provence, chalet, shabby chic, rococo or loft style living rooms.
The photo shows a living room with windows decorated with blue curtains.
Tulle - necessity or whim?
Chic tulle on your windows will give additional warmth, zest, and comfort to any room, be it a bedroom, living room, kitchen or children's room.
This is an openwork fabric with lace inserts, characterized by patterning, grace, and elegance. Day curtain, this is the name given to this light, translucent fabric.
So is tulle necessary? Isn’t it possible to just get by with classic curtains, because they are also beautiful and picturesque? Each housewife will answer this question herself.
I would like to point out the advantages of using daytime curtains:
- Unconditionally organic. The airy material will easily fit into the style of the room;
- Functionality and practicality. Tulle will protect from sunlight and perfectly diffuse the incoming light;
- Easy to care for. The thin fabric is easy to wash, and drying can take place immediately on the ledge.
Exquisite tulle will not be superfluous, unnecessary and meaningless. It performs many functions, from aesthetic to ergonomic.
Tulle will not only perfectly complement your interior, adding lightness and elegance to it, but also in the daytime, with the curtains open, it will protect you from direct, overly bright sunlight.
Drawings and patterns
A universal solution to any interior issue.
Stripes
A two-color stripe will increase the space of a small room, and depending on the color of the stripe, it can add playfulness or restraint to the interior. For a living room with low ceilings, you should not choose tulle with horizontal stripes.
Lace
Openwork lace in the room will give it a gentle romantic look, and also bring comfort and coziness.
Flowers
This floral arrangement creates a mood, gives energy and freshness to the room. Floral patterns with curls are often used in a room in Provence, country or rustic style.
With embroidery
Embroidery gives the curtains a rich and luxurious look. In this “outfit” the window looks expensive, returning the living room interior to the Baroque and Renaissance era.
With a smooth color transition
Ombre effect, transition from one color to another. The modern trend will certainly decorate your room.
Tulle fashion trends
The design industry is developing very rapidly. Various examples of tulle in 2022, which can be seen in photographs of manufacturers, are strikingly different from what was fashionable just a couple of years ago.
And this is normal, the main thing in the pursuit of trends is not to get confused and not to choose the tulle that will not complement your room or will generally spoil the overall atmosphere.
- No wonder they say that fashion is a cyclical thing. Recently, both among professionals and among ordinary buyers, the vintage tulle style has become popular.
- Yes, it doesn't fit every room. If the overall interior is made in high-tech style with modern furniture and accessories, then vintage tulle will clearly look ridiculous.
- But a conventional loft or just a standard room without bright colors may well be complemented by some avant-garde and non-standard solution like vintage tulle.
Options for attaching to the cornice
Every little detail in the interior is of no small importance. Therefore, it is also worth paying attention to the types of fastenings in order to properly hang curtains in the hall.
Eyelets
The tulle on the eyelets has more beautiful and even folds. The main thing is that this type of fastening is in harmony with the overall style in the room.
The photo shows a room with tulle curtains on eyelets.
Rings
They can be matched to the overall look of the room, combined with each other, chosen color and material. Accentuate your living room interior with classic tulle rings.
Loops
Convenient and reliable mounting option. Tulle curtains with loops fit perfectly into the interior of the living room and become original decorations for the room.
Ties
These fasteners, due to their limitless options, will allow you to change the look of the curtains in the hall every day. You can leave the ties hanging freely, tie fancy bows, or create your own unique composition.
How to choose a beautiful short tulle for the bedroom
There are many interesting options on the market. Tulle made from organza looks good; the fabric can be plain or with a pattern that will successfully highlight the beautiful design of the window.
Tulle with guipure will make the interior more delicate. In this case, the lambrequin will remove the cornice and make the room more comfortable. When choosing short tulle, it is important to remember what kind of lighting is in the room.
Non-standard windows
If you need to emphasize the original or unusual shape of the window, then in this case you can also safely use tulle.
With balcony door
The design of the curtains should match the doors and not interfere with their functioning.
The photo shows a room with a balcony door decorated with tulle.
Arch
This form of window opening is itself a decorative element; to enhance this effect, it is worth using tulle compositions for decoration. It is not recommended to use massive structures.
Bay window
When choosing curtains for a bay window, it is better to use not very dense fabric in pastel shades to add spatial depth to the room.
The photo shows a classic-style hall with a bay window and light curtains.
Corner window
In order to give such windows a special sophistication and emphasize grace, you can choose a translucent, weightless fabric in light colors.
For two windows
Two window openings with a partition or a room where the living room is combined with a kitchen can also be decorated with tulle, in which case unnecessary workload can be avoided.
Photo printing
Beautiful tulle with photo printing can be ordered taking into account individual wishes, or you can buy a ready-made version.
Photo printing on curtains looks very unusual and impressive. The curtains can depict absolutely any pattern that matches the overall style of the room.
Combining tulle
Having good taste, you can easily give the window an authentic look using various combinations.
Roman curtains
In this tandem, tulle is designed to smooth out the small imperfections inherent in Roman blinds.
Roller blinds
While roller blinds protect from light, tulle curtains in this combination perfectly perform a decorative function.
curtain
This set will always be relevant at all times. Thanks to this combination, a feeling of complete harmony is created in the room.
The photo shows a room with a combination of curtains and tulle.
Blinds
In order to remove excessive formality in the living room, it is recommended to frame the blinds with light tulle.
The photo shows a room with windows, where light curtains and blinds are successfully combined.
Lambrequin
The tulle should complement the lambrequin, creating a single whole with it. It is important that the colors and textures match. One of the most worthy decoration options in the hall.
With pick-up
The catch is used not only as a regular fastening. It can also become an indispensable accessory for a real masterpiece in the design of a window opening.
Combination with other types of curtains
Tulle can be used as an independent decorative element, or can be combined with another type of curtains for greater darkness.
Curtain and tulle
Curtains and tulle are often found on the same cornice in any interior style. They can be plain or multi-colored. With this combination, the pattern should be on only one item, or the pattern should match. There is no need to combine curtains made of natural fabric, such as linen, and organza tulle.
Roller blind and tulle
They are combined if the tulle is transparent or covers half of the window, and its length does not matter. When rolled up, the roll will not be visible.
Roman blind and tulle
Roman blinds and tulle are suitable for a modern living room, nursery or bedroom. It is better to mount it on the sash or in the opening. The color of Roman blinds can be the same or contrasting.
The photo on the right is an example of how the interior looks harmonious when the curtain pattern is selected to match the pattern on the wallpaper. Transparent tulle frames the window with light drapery.
Thread curtain and tulle
Thread curtains and tulle can be combined, provided there is a combination of different colors, while the thread curtains should be thick, and the tulle should be openwork or translucent.
Where does white tulle fit?
Such curtains are not just hung in the kitchen. Delicate and airy fabric looks appropriate in a work space, where, no matter how much you want, you can’t hang heavy curtains made of thick fabric - it will look stupid. This is also where the impracticality of such an idea comes into play.
Long curtains will immediately get dirty, especially light shades, will prevent you from opening the windows, accumulate specific kitchen dirt and simply interfere with air circulation in the room.
Weightless white tulle for the kitchen will let everything through - from light to dust, acting as a kind of filter. Unfortunately, because of this, the tulle gets dirty very quickly, but washing it is also easy.
If the interior allows you, you can hang such curtains in the living room. The choice of types, styles and colors of interior options for the main room of the house is almost endless, which means only one thing - there are countless types and colors of tulle to choose from. If you don't want to take white, you can always take a more suitable shade, but remember that this is a delicate fabric.
You should not choose too bright colors; the tone of the tulle should be much more muted, its task is to set off the main color of the room. Be careful when purchasing patterned tulle. Be sure to compare the pattern with what is already in the room, be it a pattern on furniture or a wallpaper print.
Tulle in the interior of a children's room does not go out of fashion, especially if the room belongs to a girl. Perhaps it is your child who will not like the decor, which is so deliberately made to look like a princess, but organically selected interior components will eliminate excessive sweetness, leaving only an elegant and childishly naive positive.
For the perfect nursery, you just need to match the white tulle with material of any desired delicate color - pale pink, bright blue, light green or turquoise colors will look very good together with white.
You can combine the curtains you already have in your home with white tulle; you just need to take a photo when you go shopping. In the store, you should think again, without rushing. There are several main rules.
- Firstly, do not buy curtains of different sizes, as they will look out of place next to each other in any case.
- Secondly, do not combine curtains with similar patterns (like lace diamonds on the tulle and embroidered diamonds on the top curtain), this will overload the composition.
- Well, keep the tone of the interior (color and stylistic).
If you are not sure about your future choice, simply attach a piece of the future curtain to the most significant elements of the interior. Large furniture, carpet, wallpaper or interior doors - everything that seems important to you. If the fabric looks terrible against the decor, you will notice.
