Curtain Design in Interior: Choosing the Perfect Curtains for Every Room

Introduction: Curtain design in the interior

The design of curtains for the living room, as well as for other rooms in the house, will bring aesthetic pleasure if they are in harmony with the overall interior. In this case, both the type, color, and decorations for the curtain are important.

How to choose curtains for room interiors?

Curtains in the interior of any room should not only be beautiful, but also practical. Protection from sunlight, streetlights, as well as from air circulation, etc. are their key functions. Therefore, choosing curtains is not such a simple question as it may seem at first glance.

The following points should be taken into account:

• A small room needs curtains with a transverse contrasting print, which can visually expand the space. For a room with low ceilings, it is better to choose vertical patterns, which make it more elongated.
• Curtains can be 5-8 cm shorter than the floor or 15-20 cm higher than the walls.
• It is better not to curtain the piers on the sides of the window openings. This only “weighs down” the appearance of the room.
• Light and bright fabrics are the best option for curtains in rooms with low ceilings.
• Curtains made of thick materials in dark colors will give large rooms a sense of privacy and coziness.

What types of curtains are there?

In fact, there are many types of options for window decoration:

• Curtains with lambrequins – in the classic version are strips of fabric, two of which are lowered down, and the third is placed along the cornice. Lambrequins can be of different designs, made of soft or hard materials. They can be long and short (Provence style).
• Tulle – are light, transparent, patterned fabric curtains that add completeness to the look of a room. They come with patterns and in plain colors.
• Curtains with eyelets – due to this type of fastening, the curtain fabrics are draped in the form of uniform, beautiful waves.
• Double curtains are suitable for decorating windows in the interior of different rooms of a house or apartment.
• Roman blinds are flat fabric panels that are raised, lowered and fixed at the desired levels by means of a special mechanism. They are evenly draped in the form of wave-like folds and can be used in combination with other types of curtains.

Choosing curtains in the right color scheme

The choice of curtains, their color largely depends on the type of rooms and their overall interior style. It is recommended to pay attention to their color scheme first of all. It is also important to remember the trending tendencies. Lately, natural shades are increasingly preferred.

Brown and its shades create a warm and peaceful atmosphere. It is often used in the design of curtains for bedrooms. They are also an excellent choice for living rooms. Thanks to them, the room is filled with an atmosphere of relaxation and ease. The beige-chocolate color scheme is ideal for a room in a classic style.

All shades of white are used in any interior. But there are some nuances. Pure white curtains will look perfect in a black and white room. Minimalists also often prefer white in the design of curtains for the hall. This type of window decoration gives the room airiness and light.

The turquoise color of the curtains can emphasize the stylistic direction of the interior and create a festive atmosphere. Such curtains can rightfully become the highlight of the room’s design. Combinations of basic shades with this strong, original color are welcome. It is more suitable for spacious living rooms.

Gray goes well with lilac, purple, and maroon notes in various interior elements. Classic gray, metallic, and pearl gray are used in curtains. Metallic prevails in the high-tech style.

Some people prefer black curtains for the hall. It looks elegant and luxurious if combined with furniture, walls and floor.

Creative people are partial to lilac curtains in living room interiors. Shades of purple add mystery and enigma to the room.

Curtains in blue and its shades give coolness, serenity and peace. They are light and do not put pressure on a person. They help to immerse into the world of fantasy.

With the help of yellow curtains, the room design gives its inhabitants warmth, good mood, comfort. Such curtains can become a bright spot against the background of furniture and other interior elements. It goes well with coral and blue colors.

The green palette is associated with natural freshness and harmony. A room with such curtains is calm. In addition to the fact that green curtains look great in the window opening, they also help create conditions for rest of the soul and body.

You should be careful with the energetic red color. It can visually reduce the area of ​​the room, create a sense of haste and tension. For a room where people plan to relax, it is better not to use it or use it in a diluted form.

It is important to remember about the combination of curtain and wallpaper colors in interiors.

Photo-curtains in room interiors

The current trend for today is photo curtains. The principle of their creation is the same as for photo wallpaper. Using photo printing on fabric, the desired pattern is created. Such curtains have a sliding mechanism and, as a rule, are sewn from solid straight canvases. They are often made to order, which allows taking into account all the requirements and preferences of customers.

Curtain styles

Modern styles use curtains in natural tones, which help to refresh the rooms and make them comfortable. Technologies allow the creation of interesting and practical curtains for every taste. For example, in the Hi-Tech style, the emphasis is on the contrast of black and white tones. Cornices with an electric mechanism for lifting and sliding curtains are often used.

Classic style curtains are made of velvet, silk, cotton of different colors and types of fastening. They look luxurious and rich in the window opening. Classics with its correct and clear lines never go out of fashion.

For Provence, rustic motifs are seen in light and unpretentious curtains in addition to rococo or classicism. They can be cotton, linen. Light but dense fabrics are optimal.

 

Minimalism does not use bright colors and shades. Window openings are mainly decorated with blinds, Japanese and Roman blinds made of bamboo, flax or wicker.

An indisputable fact is the eco-friendliness and beauty of bamboo curtains. With their help, original design solutions for interiors are created. Due to their good compatibility with natural materials, they can be used in different styles, with the exception of classic and Empire style.

A novelty in the world of curtains in 2020 is pleated curtains. They are similar to blinds, but solid fabric panels or thick paper are used to create them. They are able to hold their shape well and also provide protection to the room from bright sunlight. They are the best choice for bedrooms and guest rooms. The right color combination will do the trick.

For curtains, a stylish design solution can be afforded by anyone who follows fashion or just wants to refresh the interior of a house or apartment. Today, one of the popular models are Italian curtains that do not move completely to the sides. They are collected diagonally using rings and a cord attached to the walls.

Roller blinds in designer interiors look no less stylish. In addition, they are very practical.

Blinds also deserve attention. Thanks to the variety of models and materials, there is no limit to the imagination of a curtain designer.

The practicality and versatility of Roman blinds for the interior are known to many. They are considered the most neat, elegant and modern versions of roller blinds. Although their roots go back to ancient times, thanks to modern designs and improvements in mechanisms, control systems, they can be said to be at the peak of popularity. Thin canvases stretched on rigid frames fit tightly to the windows, which looks very impressive and stylish.

Correctly selected curtain sizes allow you to control the microclimate of the room. Each length of curtains has its pros and cons.

Depending on the length, there are the following curtain options:

• Long – from the floor to the curtains 5-6 cm. Can be considered the most common option.
• On the floor – the lower part lies on the floor.
• Up to the window sill – many people prefer them in kitchen interiors.

How to design non-standard windows?

The design of non-standard windows requires a certain approach. Usually, questions arise with cornices. Non-standard window openings should be played up in an original way and taking into account the overall style of the rooms. This is possible with the help of flexible cornices.

To decorate trapezoid-shaped windows, you can use roller blinds or pleated blinds.

Polygonal windows can be effectively decorated with blinds, pleated curtains, and asymmetrical curtains.

An arched window opening is a real decoration of the room. A lambrequin will look good on an arched window. Italian and imperial curtains can advantageously emphasize the aristocratic origin of the arches.

Here you can fantasize, observing proportions and harmony. And of course, do not forget that non-standard forms simply need a worthy frame.