Beautiful curtains for your comfort

Window decoration today plays a key role in the interior of any apartment. It is the curtains that create a unique atmosphere of comfort and give a sense of completeness to any style. During the day they protect your apartment from bright sunlight, at night they hide it from prying eyes. Of course, the defining moment in choosing such an element as beautiful curtains is the style of your interior, but you should not discount fashion trends. For you, we have collected information about which curtains are most suitable for a particular room, what window decoration is in trend.

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Material selection

First of all, it is worth knowing that the material for curtains is a very important nuance. The final appearance of the window design will depend on the canvas you choose:

• Soft fabric is great if you want light, soft folds.
• Dense material is the best choice for those who want a straight, straight curtain.

The texture of the fabric should also be combined with each other. Therefore, it is worth mentioning that there are two types of fabrics for window decoration - natural and synthetic. And each of these groups has a lot of varieties, from which you can create beautiful curtains.

Linen and cotton

Natural, absolutely environmentally friendly materials. They do not fade in the sun and retain their original appearance for a long time. Also, they do not shrink, deformation of the fabric after washing does not occur.

Important! They have one main drawback - the fabrics crumple quickly, ugly creases may appear on your textiles.

Pure cotton

It has one tangible drawback. It does not withstand direct sunlight and underneath the fabric quickly burns out. In order to avoid this, manufacturers combine cotton with polyester.

Silk

Also great for decorating your windows. The best protection against burnout of this type of curtains will be a synthetic lining. The main plus of this option is that silk is the most beautiful curtains that look exquisite in any interior.

Viscose

For the production of curtain fabrics, synthetics are most often used, namely viscose. She has long been well established in interior design. And there is a simple explanation for this:

• synthetic fabrics are very pliable, they allow you to make various folds, which is ideal for a classic style;
• also they are perfectly combined with each other;
• another plus in their favor is the affordable price for any budget.

Important! If you like sunlight, then buy lightweight material - organza and silk. If you opted for dark blackout curtains, then it is better to combine them with light tulle.

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Types of Curtains

The design of the fabric also distinguishes between different types of curtains. We’ll consider a few options so that you can decide which one is right for you.

Classic curtains

This option is considered universal. Smooth canvases with soft vertical folds, sliding apart. Such a simple look allows you to use all kinds of accessories and decorate your curtains with lambrequins, bows, shuttlecocks.

Important! The most popular material for this type of curtains is curtains made of thick fabric combined with organza or tulle.

Roman curtains

Practicality and functionality - these are the main features of Roman curtains. For this, both designers and ordinary people love them.Most often, this option is chosen by fans of minimalism, and those who do not see the need for magnificent curtains with decorations.

Roman curtains with the help of guides are collected in flat horizontal folds. In this they are somewhat reminiscent of blinds. Only this type of curtain can be applied to a variety of images and even photographs. Today, these are perhaps the most beautiful curtains.

Roller blinds

This version of the curtains, which is also called roller shutters, differs from the previous method of assembly. They are simply rolled up, hence the name. One-piece curtain curtains are also used for printing images.

Important! For their production, durable fabrics with dustproof impregnations are used. There are options with antistatic and antibacterial treatment.

Jalousie

Blinds are made from a wide variety of materials. Metal, plastic, wood, fabric, bamboo. They are both horizontal and vertical. Or combined. Most often they are used in low-key designs such as Minimalism, Hi-tech.

They appeal to lovers of exoticism and connoisseurs of new products. With the help of wooden blinds with a carved pattern on the lamellas, you can turn the living room into a hut from Russian folk tales, and blinds from bamboo straws will transfer the inhabitants of the room to Japan or China.

Accordion pleats

Something between the curtains and the blinds - pleated. Such beautiful curtains can be both in horizontal and in vertical fold. So that these folds constantly maintain their original appearance, they are fixed with a line or string.

Important! This type of curtains fits perfectly into the interior in the Art Nouveau style.

Austrian, French, Japanese

Lush lifting curtains - this is what the Austrian and French window designs are. They, like the Roman ones, move along the guides, but not in the horizontal, but in the vertical direction. Due to this, a soft magnificent wave forms below. This gives the interior sophistication and romance.

French curtains are tucked up even in a lowered state, Austrian curtains are completely and completely straightened out.

Important! Japanese curtains are no less popular in interiors. Their second name is screen curtains or panels. They also are direct canvases on which you can apply absolutely any image, including photo printing.

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Curtains for the living room

We will not be mistaken if we say that you spend most of your free time in the living room. It is this room that is most visited, after the kitchen, of course. It can be safely called a visiting card of the apartment, where they gather as a family, invite guests, relax and have fun. Therefore, for most it is so important to choose the most beautiful curtains for this room. And here it is worth knowing the basic stylistic decisions that are relevant at the moment.

Modern style

It combines high-tech, minimalism and eclecticism. A great option for self-expression, the manifestation of their individuality, taste, as well as for the perception of comfort and coziness.

The main thing that is characteristic of the modern style is its simplicity, light colors and simple use.

Important! In this style, beautiful curtains are hung on loops or eyelets; hooks are not used.

Classic

It is forever. She was, is and will always be in fashion! In addition, the classic interior suggests that the owners have a rather refined taste. Such curtains combine the airiness of organza and the severity of the dense curtains.

Provence

Provence style, close to nature, is gaining momentum. This also applies to the design of window openings:

• In this embodiment, the windows are covered with material from the ceiling to the floor.
• Fabrics have different colors, most often floral. It can be both large flowers and bouquets.
• Both checked fabric and striped fabric are well suited for Provence.

Important! It is this style that gives vent to the imagination of needlewomen, because curtains can be either embroidered or crocheted, or needlework can be used to decorate paintings along the edges.

Japanese

For stylish window decoration, Japanese curtains have been increasingly used recently. They can also perfectly zonate the space of your room. If you correctly select the color and texture of such curtains, it is quite possible to visually increase the space.

Important! Japanese curtains often have a reflective effect.

Since the living room is the “face” of your apartment, it can reflect the character and mood of the owners themselves. Accordingly, you can choose not only what is fashionable, but what you like.

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Curtains for bedroom

The bedroom in any apartment plays an important role. In this room we spend a lot of time, in it we relax and gain strength. Therefore, it is worth choosing beautiful curtains here, given several points:

• Curtains made of thick material are ideal in the bedroom. Only they will provide protection from direct sunlight, which can wake up very early in the morning on a day off, which already sounds unpleasant.
• Also, curtains should be made of quality materials. And preferably - natural, for example, cotton or linen. They are environmentally friendly, and for the bedroom it is very important, because the dream should be not only strong, but also healthy.
• Often the most acceptable in terms of stylistic decisions becomes the selection of curtains in the color of bedding. But this is not very practical, since sheets and a duvet cover are washed much more often than curtains. In addition, this option, although beautiful, but not cheap.

Classic version

If you want the light in the bedroom to be dim, or even better, to have twilight there, opt for curtains with lambrequins. They are divided into 2 types - hard bando and soft piles:

• Bando - is a hard non-woven fabric of various shapes.
• Soft piles are pieces of fabric that smoothly descend along the curtains. They are in perfect harmony with the main material. As a result, we get a stylish composition.

Eyelet Option

Eyelets are rings made of wood or metal that are inserted into the fabric itself or attached to the outside of the canvas. This gives a free, sliding movement of the curtains along the ledge - it is not difficult to pull or pull the curtains.

Important! Wooden rings on a wooden ledge create a very cozy atmosphere in the room.

Short curtains

The most important advantage of this option is their length. The canvas barely reaches the windowsill, allowing warm air from the radiator to calmly circulate around the room. For this, consumers loved them, because a long curtain can hold air, especially synthetic material. Another plus of this option is practicality. Short curtains are convenient to remove, wash and iron.

Important! Short curtains are most often made in the style of Provence or Country. Warm, pastel colors with bright floral motifs are ideal for these curtains.

Jalousie

Modern and practical. Blinds may well become a worthy decoration of the interior of your bedroom. On them you can apply any pattern that does not fade and does not wipe. And this type of curtain, in comparison with fabric, does not require washing.

It is enough to wipe the blinds with a damp sponge, and they are as good as new.

Important! By adjusting, you can control the amount of sunlight in your bedroom.

Color

• Warm shades are ideal for the room where you rest and sleep: The combination of brown and beige is the perfect harmony that pleases the eye and gives the interior special comfort. In addition, the brown color visually makes the room larger, adds space to it.
• Green is also very appropriate for the bedroom, it is associated with harmony. The bedroom with very beautiful curtains of emerald shades is filled with peace and tranquility.
• Lavender shades, very delicate and soft, create a magical atmosphere in the bedroom, especially in combination with green. True, not everyone will appreciate the curtains of violet shades.

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Curtains for the kitchen

Pleasant texture, lasting color and ease of care - this is what is required from high-quality curtain fabric. In the kitchen, where food is cooked, the evaporation of fats that contaminate the curtains constantly occurs. Periodic washing may result in loss of color and a presentable appearance. Therefore, in this room it is worth choosing fabrics that combine beauty and practicality, and this:

• Flax or cotton with the addition of synthetic components;
• Polyester;
• Viscose.

Here are some valuable tips for decorating kitchen curtains:

• If your window in the kitchen is small, it is best to use short beautiful curtains for it, which can close only half of the window opening, both from above and from below. Close the top with an arched openwork curtain or an elegant lambrequin with a finishing border.
• Owners of spacious kitchens can afford curtains of complex configurations that allow layering and skillful draperies. Spreading the curtains to the sides, secure them with elegant holders-pickups from satin ribbons or cords. Choosing curtains in the kitchen, it is worth considering the advice of designers and fashion trends.
• Textural fabrics are very relevant today. These materials with volumetric and convex elements complement the interior very harmoniously. Manufacturers even use 3D technology for this type of textile. It can be repeated in the kitchen interior in the form of pillows, napkins and even potholders. Such techniques usually create stylish comfort.
• Oriental motifs do not go out of fashion for many years. Ornaments, vibrant colors and unusual shapes - these are the main components of this style.
• Laconicism and restrained design are a hallmark of Japanese panel curtains, which are back in fashion. Designers offer very unusual options for such a solution. For example, the transparent middle of the curtains with a drawing made using the watercolor technique. For the kitchen, it can be either a still life or an image of a cup of coffee, which gives the interior an unusual and style.
• If you are a supporter of practicality, then again actual blinds will become an ideal option for the kitchen. Thanks to the creation of dense washable materials that do not collect dust and grease, it was possible to greatly facilitate the life of housewives.

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Latest News

If we talk about new products that manufacturers of curtains offer today, then you can notice a few more elements that are constantly repeated:

• Lambrequins. The rectangular strip, decorated with tassels and frills, is no longer relevant. Now this part of the window opening design is fixed in some places with clips or ribbons, and the lambrequin looks like a wave. Brushes, frills, rigid rectangles - all this is already quite tired. Fresh trend is the addition of lace and figured frills to this element. This can be a non-standard draped fabric, or a pattern of hard material.
• Another innovation was the combination of several curtains of different colors, only one of which is dense. Light, almost transparent fabrics and filament curtains attract a lot of attention. They look very elegant both on their own and with various accessories.
• It is fashionable to combine three layers of curtains at once. For example, dense curtains in combination with lace tulle and plain light organza.
• Images of large flowers on a plain background. Canvases can be decorated with huge poppies or roses. The homeowner will get the whole installation.
• Floral prints. Among the fashion trends, small flowers stand out in a bright tone. They set the mood for the entire interior of the room. Variegated flowers on a neutral background of paintings are also very popular.
• Original textiles are also in fashion now. It is allowed to combine different styles in one room.For example, roller blinds look good with tulle or drapes. But here you need to consider the size of the room and the height of the ceiling. For example, if we are talking about a small room, it is better to abandon the curtains made of heavy fabric, the same applies to small window openings. For such a room, blinds or Roman and Austrian curtains are well suited.

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Knowing the functional characteristics of various paintings, as well as having studied the types of curtains suitable for a particular room, you can independently choose the perfect option for your apartment. And even if you love and prefer only classics, designers offer to make fashionable accents in the form of brushes, pickups or lambrequins.