The right choice of curtains can play an important role in the design of any room. Modern offices and cabinets are usually decorated with other materials on the windows - blinds, Roman blinds, shutters.
Curtains have become a purely home window attribute. To choose the right curtain and tulle for a window opening, you should take into account the design features of the room, its purpose and the overall color scheme.
Curtains in the room
There are a number of rules, guided by which, it will be easy to make the right choice when buying curtains for a room.
Living room – a room where guests are received or the whole family gathers. The main purpose of closing a window opening is to isolate the room from the penetration of sunlight and the views of passers-by. Curtains of medium darkness are suitable for such purposes.
Bedroom – the main purpose of this room is to relax from a hard day and get a good night’s sleep. To do this, it is better to use impenetrable curtains in dark shades. For light daytime darkening, light tulle is suitable.
The window in the kitchen serves as additional illumination during the day and as a place for additional storage on the windowsill. Curtains in the kitchen for convenience, they should reach only to the bottom of the window sill and gather on the sides. Long ones will get in the way, and too short ones will not perform the necessary functions. If the kitchen has a large area and the window sill is not intended for active use, long options for floor-length curtains may also be suitable.
Color scheme and design
Usually the living room is decorated in soothing bed colors, but there are also options with catchy bright shades. In any type of color scheme, in this room it is customary to use light tulle as a way to curtain the opening in the daytime and heavy curtains for isolation in the evening and at night. The length of the curtains can be floor-length or along the floor with an additional allowance of up to 30 cm.
Bedroom – it also uses 2 types of window curtains at the same time. In the bedroom, it is impractical to use the curtains “on the floor” option; they accumulate a large amount of dust and interfere with cleaning the floors. In small bedrooms it is not recommended to use curtains with large patterns.
The kitchen can also have long curtains that reach the floor. It is important here not to make the area with the window heavier, because... this will visually reduce the space. It is better to choose light colors; if the area is large, you can highlight the window with bright prints on light tulle or a light curtain. Modern options include a large selection of Roman blinds, elegant lambrequins, fixed at the top and lowered in the evening.
Modern curtain styles
Classic always remains in fashion and is considered the calmest design option. The most popular colors of draperies are pastel and deep dark. Dark green or burgundy are the most popular.
Important! Multilayer curtains look impressive, with a transition from light to darker.
Classic curtains are suitable for any room in the house where there is a window. The choice in favor of this style is often made because of the simple elegance and neutrality of the image.
Country or Provence - rustic simple style. The materials used are as light and transparent as possible. Linen, chintz, satin are suitable. Checks, ruffles, flowers, and polka dots are appropriate here. Elements that create a handmade effect are often used - edging, embroidery, scallops.
French curtains are simple and elegant curtains that are pulled together thanks to stitched lines at the same distance from each other. Previously, this style was used in government offices, hotels or public organizations. Nowadays, French curtains can be found more and more often in private houses or apartments.
Austrian curtains are assembled in the same way as French ones, only at the bottom of the product. Suitable for Art Deco, Biedermeier and Art Nouveau interior styles.
How to choose the right curtain length
If the curtains are sewn to order, there is no need to worry about the correct shape, the main thing is to measure the length and width correctly. The length is measured from the cornice with an allowance of about 5 cm.
Attention! It is recommended to measure the length at 3 or 5 control points along the entire width of the window, because gender levels may vary.
If the length “on the floor” is chosen, then an additional 20–30 cm is added and another 2 for the hem. The width of the window plays a role for kitchen curtains, which are attached directly to the opening. For a living room or bedroom, you also need to measure the distance from wall to wall.
For successful DIY sewing, you should take into account not only the width and length of the intended curtain, but also allowances for folds and hems.It is also necessary to take into account that after washing the fabric “shrinks”, so you need to wash the material before cutting and sewing the product. Additional elements are attached after sewing is completed.
Attention! Curtains should be washed and ironed at least once a month. Curtains absorb a large amount of dust.
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