How to decorate the curtains?

Many people simply love to admire the view from the window, especially when it rains, the wind is strong or the frost is cold. Naturally, any person likes the feeling of security experienced at such moments, because sitting at the window with a cup of tea is much more comfortable, cozy, safer than outside. Therefore, windows play a huge role in any interior. It is important that they are beautifully designed, and in our time it is not necessary to make a lot of effort. Today we’ll talk about how to decorate curtains.

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The role of curtains in the interior

Curtains can be called one of the simplest inventions of mankind, however, they assigned a key role in the perception of the design of the premises. They can refresh pastel colors, becoming a bright spot, or - on the contrary, soften the interior by connecting all the elements of the room with each other.

Naturally, ordinary curtains will not attract much attention, but if the window opening is made more original, stylish, the situation will radically change. To update your curtains, of course, you can go to the nearest curtain shop to buy chic curtains there. But there is another option - to include your own imagination, design talent, with your own hands to give them a second life.

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How can I decorate the curtains myself?

Jewelry for curtains with your own hands can be made even from improvised materials - laces, brushes, braid, fringe, linen, brocade, even wool. All of these finishing options can be divided into sewn and sewn:

• The first category involves precisely the decorative finish, which is on display intentionally.
• But as for the second category, then all the elements that belong to it have an absolutely smooth edge.

Now let's take a closer look at all of the listed options for self-decoration of curtains.

Bows, ribbons

You can decorate the curtains in the bedroom with the help of bows or ribbons. But the main thing here is not to abuse too large elements, especially if the curtains themselves look too old.

Combine recommended practicality and aesthetic qualities. You can make accessories for curtains with your own hands in the form of lush bows, decorate the surface of curtains with them. Or just decorate them with ribbons.

Important! It is better to use the same fabric from which the curtains themselves are made.

Pickups

An original, beautiful pickup will make any room in the house cozy and comfortable. This is especially true of the bedroom, the nursery:

• To make curtains, you can use hooks, clips and holders.
• The room where the child lives can be decorated with curtain hooks made of children's toys.
• In stores, ready-made clips on magnets are sold, which you can independently decorate with homemade flowers, buttons, unnecessary jewelry and even beads.

Important! As a pickup, cords, braid and fringe with brushes look great. Knitted, patchwork and wicker elements can be decorated with pendants and brooches.

Lambrequins and gimp

DIY curtains made using lambrequins can be called the simplest and at the same time successful. Moreover, they are sold ready-made - it remains only to ensure that in their style they meet the style of the room. It is also important to choose the material from which the lambrequin is made to fit the shape of the curtain itself.

Gimp - fringe and twisted viscosecontaining the edge.You can decorate the curtain by stitching any length of gimlet in the curtain.

Braid

Decorating curtains with your own hands with the help of braid became popular in the last century. Today, it allows you to create an atmosphere of antiquity in a room. The bright and unusual color of the curtains can be emphasized by arranging the braid with ruffles at the edges. Better - if the decor elements are made of the same fabric as the curtains, or you can buy contrasting or harmonious braid.

Most of the products on the front side are already decorated. It remains only to sew them to the surface of the curtains.

Important! A zigzag braid will playfully look from which loops for curtains are often made.

Cords, welts and laces

You can decorate the curtain with a twisted cord, which is very simple to make from twisted yarn, decorated with an edge or without it. The diameter and color of the product can be anything. Usually:

• The edges of the curtains are decorated with cords with an edge, and if it is absent, then you can use a garter or pickup.
• The welt is still the same cord with an edge, only sheathed with material. To make a decoration for a curtain out of it, it is enough to thread a cord into the curtain.
• Lace is simply sewn along the edge of the curtains or used as a romantic catch.

Brushes

What they look like, of course, we all know. The only thing is that it is better to choose the widest models of brushes to decorate curtains and curtains. But it is very important to note that they are not able to be combined with all types of fabrics.

Important! Ideal for curtains in Roman and Greek styles.

In most cases, brushes have standard shades and shapes; these are mainly golden, beige, cherry and brown elements. But the main thing is that this detail fits into the interior, so the Khaki style does not accept the use of brushes.

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Accessories

But the decor of the eaves for curtains with your own hands can be made from bright improvised parts, for example, use neat flowers or butterflies. Curtains themselves can be embroidered with lace or beads. Curtains in the children's room will look great if you decorate them with figures of your favorite cartoon characters.

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Other decorative elements:

• The edges of the curtains can be trimmed with leather, sew eyelets to them, and then use these leather flaps as pickups.
• Feathers and beads can also be a great addition to boring curtains. Here you can create a variety of impressions - both elegant and funny.
• The beauty of the pickups and buttons is emphasized by the brush.
• Design can be refined with the help of original folds resembling the shape of a man’s tie.

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As you can see, there are a lot of ideas on how to decorate the curtains with your own hands, the main thing is not to be afraid to step back from the banality and add bright and stylish accents to your boring and unremarkable interior.