The combination of a stylish look and practicality is a current trend not only in the world of fashionable clothing. When decorating windows, the tandem of elegance and excellent “user” characteristics increasingly “wins” over deliberate luxury and pomp.
Linen curtains have become especially popular. Let's figure out what types of this fabric there are for decorating windows. In addition, we will decide how to choose the right material, focusing on the style and features of the room.
What types of linen are there for curtains?
It is customary to classify material according to the following criteria:
- color;
- density;
- purity (composition);
- texture and relief.
Fabric shades
By this parameter Linen for curtains can be unbleached, bleached and colored. The first group is a dark brown or gray material that imitates homespun fabric. Its peculiarity is a clearly defined weaving. Curtains made from this type look specific, but look original in country, Scandinavian, minimalist and eco style interiors.
Lightened material looks lighter, but not pure white.The most common shades of this type of fabric are yellowish, light gray, and ivory.
Colored linen can be painted in any tone. Depending on the shade, curtain fabric can be used to decorate windows in rooms of different styles. For example, blue material is appropriate in a Mediterranean style.
Density
According to this parameter, the fabric is divided into light and dense options. The characteristics of the first type are smooth structure, translucency. Typically used for sewing tulle. The dense look is distinguished by a relief texture. Ideal for making night curtains.
Purity or composition
According to this parameter, flax is classified into the following types:
- clean - eco-friendly fabric, characterized by strong creasing;
- with additives - they make the material less wrinkled, and silk thread additionally gives the curtains shine and elasticity.
By texture and relief
Smooth options are used for curtains in tandem with lace or knitted elements or braid.
Reference. Combining linen with similar decorative details gives this fabric elegance and airiness. However, you should not overload natural material with such elements. Their abundance will negate the main advantage of linen - its laconic naturalness.
Textured fabrics are dense, with a pronounced weave of threads. They are often made with an ornament that is created using embroidery or printing. The embossed type is an ideal option for curtains.
Linen curtains in the interior: recommendations
The main advantage of this fabric is that curtains made from it look natural, and therefore creating an original window decor will not be difficult.Linen curtains will suit the interiors of many styles, except those characterized by luxurious design - Empire, Baroque. They do not look entirely appropriate in rooms designed in such modern trends as techno and hi-tech.
Linen curtains will look ideal if the room is decorated in the spirit of country, Provence, Scandinavian, Mediterranean, or ethno.
Decorating windows from this fabric fits harmoniously into loft or minimalism styles. Lightened options are suitable for a classic interior.
The canvas in natural shades harmonizes well with both light and rich tones in the design. Curtains made from it are used in the interiors of rooms for various purposes - kitchen, living room, bedroom.
Finally
Like all natural materials, linen for curtains has a rather high price compared to other fabrics. However, don’t think twice about it if you have the opportunity to purchase it for window decoration. Curtains made from it will give the room an atmosphere of comfort, and add style and laconic elegance to the interior. In addition, linen is a surprisingly durable material. With proper care, products made from it will retain their original appearance for more than one season.
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