When decorating windows, it is important to take into account the color scheme and general design of the room. With good taste, the curtains will be correctly matched to the wallpaper and furniture. But it is also important to know some more subtleties that will help you make the right choice.
Registration rules
Those who prefer light curtains of light airy fabrics will definitely make the right choice when it comes to a room in which there is little light. If the interior of your bedroom is rich in shades, then it will be optimal for it to use curtains of a similar color scheme, executed in soothing colors. To draw attention to the window decoration in a very small room, we observe the following rule: we select curtain fabrics of various colors for plain wallpaper, and plain curtains for wallpaper with a pattern.
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But it's not that simple. Most often, a dark room needs to be visually expanded, and curtains with a pattern in the form of transverse stripes, as well as fabrics fixed in the open state by means of a pick-up, can perfectly help. In such rooms, the choice of decor elements should be approached with extreme caution. After all, the stricter and simpler the window design looks, the brighter and more spacious the room seems.
Refuse also from lush draperies and a variety of decorative details. Focus on only one detail - it will preserve sophistication and elegance. Such a detail, for example, can be a lambrequin (but not in the case of a low ceiling). By the way, a lambrequin is called a decorative drapery located in the upper part of a window opening, a curtain composition or a door over the entire width of the cornice. If the bedroom is not very large, then a straight lambrequin on a screed or fold, which can be flat or cut in the shape of an arch, is suitable for it. It is desirable to combine it with tulle, or tulle and blackout curtains. The fabric of the lambrequin must necessarily "keep pace" with the colors of the curtains and have the same structure.
And if the room, on the contrary, is wide and the ceiling is low, then fabrics with a vertical pattern are suitable for it, but not a lambrequin - it will spoil the overall impression, and the ceiling will seem even lower. For this purpose, it is better to use long curtains that are attached to the ceiling cornice. With sufficient ceiling height, any curtain rods are used that can be attached to the wall.
Simple and elegant
If the use of decorative elements is not possible, then this does not mean at all that you need to give up beauty and comfort. Even simple curtains will look elegant if hung on rings that surround the holes at the top of the fabric - or simply, eyelets, or it can be fabric loops.
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To visually enlarge the space with a low ceiling, the use of a ceiling cornice will help. It will also "save" the situation with a small distance between the ceiling and the window, when the installation of a wall cornice is almost impossible. This option, like nothing else, is best suited for a veranda or glazed loggia.
As for the profile cornice, it is able to easily bend in the shape of the ceiling, repeating its relief or arch. It should be selected with a false ceiling. It is convenient to "tuck" such a cornice into a niche behind the ceiling, thereby completely hiding it.
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How to choose curtains for different rooms
1. For the kitchen
For the kitchen, fabrics are suitable that will simultaneously play a decorative role, while not interfering and harmoniously fitting into the overall interior of the headset (classic style, minimalism, high-tech style, etc.). At the same time, the material should not absorb odors and be easy to wash: we give preference to silk, jute, flax and cotton fabrics or materials such as plastic, straw, bamboo.
For a spacious kitchen, the choice of curtains will not be difficult, while for a small room, only neat and compact models are suitable. If the height of the kitchen ceiling needs to be visually increased, it is better to use elongated fabrics, if you want to expand the room, then for this purpose, choose a shorter material. Roman blinds are ideal. Again, we apply the rule: thick fabrics are suitable for a kitchen located on the sunny side, and translucent air curtains for a shaded room. As for colors, fabrics of neutral tones will be a safe option: beige, cream, sand. And so that the curtains do not look too boring, you can use bright elements that will match the overall kitchen interior. For example, these are tie-backs and colored borders, which are sewn to neutral fabrics.
2. For the bedroom
For us, a bedroom is, first of all, a place of relaxation, solitude, therefore it is especially important to create an atmosphere of comfort and coziness in it. As a rule, such an interior is done in pastel colors, so avoid bright accents that are too active for this room. It is better to give preference to muted and soft tones that create calmness and tranquility. Soft lambrequins, calm light colors, smooth lines and outlines in the decor of curtains - this is what will gracefully emphasize the interior of the bedroom. It is important to match curtains with other textiles in the room. For this purpose, it is better to sew decorative pillows and a blanket on the bed from the same material as the curtains.
3. Curtains in the living room (hall)
They should look great and sophisticated, but at the same time, harmoniously fit into the style. To give the living room a luxurious look, you should choose printed fabrics, for example, hand-embroidered. Simply put, buy expensive items. Lovers of the classic interior should take a closer look at curtains made of highly aesthetic materials - brocade, velvet or silk. A festive look can be achieved with graceful lambrequins, and a simple urban style can be easily achieved with striped or checked fabrics.
4. For the children's room
When choosing fabrics for a nursery, one should take into account safety (curtains should not be flammable), ease of care (do not accumulate dust and can be easily washed), and naturalness (linen and cotton). At the same time, it is important to correctly combine the texture of the fabric with pillows, upholstered furniture covers and other interior items from the material. You should also not oversaturate the nursery with "flashy" colors, use dark tones that will only shade the room.
Consider the gender of the child: for example, for little girls, parents choose beige, crimson or pink fabrics, and for boys - blue, green or blue. Pay attention to the design of holders, lambrequins, pendants and other accessories. It is advisable to arrange them in the form of fairy-tale heroes or just interesting characters: flowers, butterflies, bears, clouds, in order to turn the nursery into a real world of magic!
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