Choosing the right curtains: color, design, room features

Window opening in any room requires decoration. One of the ways to decorate a window is to use curtains, which can be either an independent window framing or part of the overall drapery. Because window in the room occupies a solid space, it immediately catches the eye at the first, even a cursory glance, therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to its frame. Curtains need to be skillfully chosen for the type of room, color scheme, style, etc.

What are curtains?

Doesn't bother to figure it out first what are the curtains crashing. Many mistakenly confuse them with a cornice, others can’t differentiate the concepts of "curtains", "curtains" and "curtains». So that in future there would be no difficulties, we immediately note that gradients are thin transparent lightweight fabrics that adorn the window opening. Most often they are performed organza, veil or tulle, and their main task in the room is to decorate the interior, to make it easier, more elegant. At the same time, curtains are able to close the room from the annoying looks of passers-by, and become a reliable barrier to the sun's rays: passing through a translucent fabric, the light scatters and becomes not so harmful to furniture and interior items that will not fade so quickly.

Curtains can be used as a standalone window decoration or along with curtains, lambrequins, curtains, jalousie etc. The main thing is that the selected elements are combined with each other, do not take up a lot of space in an already small space, and can reliably obscure the sleeping rooms.

Curtains can be different attached to the cornice, and today the most common options are:

• on grommets - products in the upper part of which there are plastic or metal rings. They facilitate stringing of curtains on the cornice, its movement during opening and closing, and also provide the formation of spectacular folds, which are very easy to model and give them the desired look;
• hinged - One of the rarest options to date. In this case, the curtain is attached to the cornice with the help of fabric loops, which can be wide or narrow, form ties, bows, be velcro, etc .;
• on decorative braid - the most common type. Here a special decorative braid with a lace is sewn into the upper edge of the product. When adjusting the lace tension, folds of different sizes and densities can be obtained. Such curtains are perfectly combined with lambrequins, which are also often supplied with such braid - this is one of the most favorite techniques of modern designers.

Curtain Selection Basics

Best to choose curtains in light colors with minimal drawings on them, especially if the room is not very bright and cannot boast of a large number of square meters.

The color of curtains should be in harmony with the existing interior of the room, but it is better to focus on color of wallpaper or furniture. Give preference to lighter shades, and a dark saturated color is better if there are massive curtains or lambrequins, if the room allows it. In any case, the curtains are made of translucent material, so they do not take a lot of light, but only delay the excess and effectively scatter the one that gets into the room.

Many designers adhere to the point of view that curtains in color may differ from the selected color scheme of the entire room. Playing in contrast, you can achieve amazing results: for example, in a room made in sand shades, they will look good blue or blue curtains, etc.

Light and pastel shades of curtains fit perfectly into the interior of the bedroom, giving it comfort and warmth. Dark curtains create a mysterious atmosphere, but you need to use such shades wisely, since in combination with dark curtains you can get the opposite effect and the room turns into a gloomy crypt.

Better to pay attention to features room illumination and the effect of color on its perception. So, rooms in which there is little light should be done in warm colors, and the curtain should only complete this interior, so you can choose peach, sand, milk, even yellowish and pinkish shades. It is better to perform rooms in which a lot of light penetrates already and in cold shades and curtains to choose the appropriate ones: shades of green, blue, blue, violet, etc.

If ceiling height not very large, it is better to attach the curtain to the ceiling ledge. In this case, it is also not recommended to choose a product with bright large details, but to form light folds is a great idea that will help to even slightly raise the ceilings visually. Another good way to make the room taller is to choose curtains with a vertical strip.

For a narrow room curtains with a horizontal strip are more suitable. It is advisable to hang them on a cornice, which is wider than the window, to create the effect of expanding the walls and increasing the space of the room.

When choosing curtains you need take into account and location of heating radiators in the apartment. If the radiator is directly under the window, then it makes sense to choose a curtain that does not reach the floor.
Alternative option - slightly extend the cornice so that in a free state the fabric does not touch the battery, does not deteriorate and does not prevent the spread of heat.

Curtains should completely cover the window opening, and in large rooms they can have complex draperies, an abundance of folds, complemented by a lambrequin, etc.

The choice of curtains largely depends on the functional purpose of the room, and this is worth dwelling on.

Curtains and type of premises

Curtains for a bedroom

For a bedroom, curtains are best hung on a curtain rail that is approximately twice the width of the window, and curtains should occupy space ceiling to floor. The bedroom is such a room where during the rest period you need to create the most comfortable atmosphere and completely protect yourself from extraneous light sources. That is why the elegant thin curtains here are complemented by denser curtains with pickups, if we are talking about the classic style of the bedroom. If the room is designed in the style of minimalism, then they can help to protect themselves from excess light. rolled or Roman curtains.

It is important to combine curtains in the bedroom with other interior items, to choose not too elaborate bright models so that they do not distract attention and do not interfere with rest. Although in some cases, bright curtains of unusual design are part of the design idea and become the highlight of the room.

It is worth emphasizing once again that often the concepts of "curtains", "curtains" and "curtains" get confused and replace each other. A curtain is a common name for all the elements that decorate a window opening in a room, and curtains can include curtains, curtains, and lambrequins. Very often, all these elements are present immediately in one room, and the bedroom is no exception. This is exactly the room where daylight and space are needed, and during the rest you want to protect yourself from all the influences of the external environment. That is why during the day, transparent curtains perform a decorative function, and in the evening, denser curtains come into play.It is their combination that needs to be paid a little more attention.

Curtains and drapes should not be the same color, but should harmonize very well with each other. Modern designers allow the presence in the same room up to 5-6 different colors of textiles, so that the imagination will be where to roam. You can go a proven way and choose light curtains, curtains a little darker, and all this supplement with a lambrequin to match. You can play in contrast and use for curtains and curtains, at first glance, the most daring combination. If the area of ​​the bedroom allows, then this entire structure can be supplemented with a lambrequin.

Curtains for the living room

In the living room, it is important to combine curtains in style with other interior items, and in terms of color, the choice is wide - any shade will do. In this room, just like in the bedroom, the cornice can be made wider than the window in order to visually expand the borders of the window opening.

In the living room you can make a window with curtains the center of attention, decorating them with some interesting accessories. Original clips and grabs, magnificent lambrequins will do. You can also use beads or bugles, if it fits into the interior. Do not forget about the ability to make curtains asymmetric: this technique allows you to achieve amazing visual effects.

Naturally, in the living room most often curtains are complemented by curtains, which, by the way, in many cases remain a decoration of a window opening and almost never move, the only exceptions are too sunny rooms or living rooms on the ground floor. If there is a lot of space in the living room, selected style close to baroque or classic, you can decorate the top of the window opening with a lambrequin.

If you want to give the room a solemnity and splendor, it is better to choose curtains with a light pattern on a dark background, and if you want to make the living room more modern and spacious, then a dark pattern on a light background is suitable. With a large pattern, you need to be careful - it is only for solid living areas. If the room is small, and the curtains only overload it, then you can protect yourself from sunlight by using blinds or roman blindswhich perfectly harmonize with thin curtains.

Curtains for a nursery

A children's room is exactly the room where you can give free rein to your imagination, but still do not forget about the sense of proportion and taste. So, you can choose curtains that match the tone with the color scheme of the room, but they do not depict any abstract patterns, but cartoon characters, fairy-tale characters or something like that.

The curtain in the nursery should be easily moved away to instantly release the window opening and let in as much light as possible when the kids need to learn, play, etc. In order to slightly shade the room in the evening and at night, you can use blinds or Roman curtains, if the space of the room allows, then not too voluminous curtains will do.

Classic combination of curtains and curtains burst into children's rooms. This is the easiest option, but at the same time functional. If you chose curtains with a cheerful pattern, then let the curtains be more concise and calm - instill good taste in children from childhood. Lambrequins in a children's room are not always appropriate, but they can be decorated in the form of the sky, the sun and clouds, a frame from a cartoon, etc., but using interesting hooks for curtains or curtains is a great idea. It can be soft toys, favorite fairy-tale characters, etc.

Curtains in the nursery should be not too bright and harmonize well with the curtains. In addition, you need to pay attention to functionality, namely, how simply the curtains move along the ledge, whether they are easy to manage, do they cause allergies, etc.

A children's room for a teenage student can already be more modern: the classic combination of curtains and curtains can replace curtains and blinds, Curtains and roller blinds, Curtains and pleated blinds - a lot of options. In this case, the room is stylish, a lot of space is freed.

Curtains for the kitchen

The kitchen has a number of features when choosing curtains. And so it is clear that the load on all interior elements in this room is maximum: constant evaporation, dust, grease, temperature, spray, etc. In the kitchen it should be convenient to move, move, approach the window, windowsill, open the window, etc., so in most cases they’re suitable short curtainsthat hang down to the windowsill or just below it.

Also pay attention to color: it should match the selected color scheme of the kitchen, but still too worn materials should be abandoned. We are talking about snow-white curtains. Pay better attention to those products that are additionally saturated with protective substances that repel dust and dirt.
the cloth should be as easy to maintain, easy to wash, dry quickly.

In the kitchen, curtains are not often complemented by other elements: it is important that nothing interferes with the window, does not take out light, does not fall into open fire. Often curtains are the only decoration of a window opening in the kitchen, but sometimes they can be supplemented by short drapes, less often by a lambrequin. The most common option is to use blinds in the kitchen, which take up almost no space and, if necessary, can be compactly folded at the top of the window opening, creating maximum lighting.

Curtain Care

In order for the curtains you have chosen to always remain neat, beautiful and look like immediately after the purchase, you need to pay attention to caring for them. The fabric that weighs by the window is an excellent barrier not only to the sun's rays that penetrate the house, but also to dust, therefore it gets dirty relatively quickly.

In the washing curtains need regularly, and it’s dangerous to wash them in a washing machine - it’s better hand wash. After using chemicals, the product must be thoroughly rinsed, especially for curtains that hang in children's rooms. After washing, the products are ironed through a damp cloth so as not to burn the curtain material. If you wish, you can try clean the curtains with a vacuum cleanerbut use minimal power to prevent damage to the fabric.