The hall or living room remains the main room in each house. The interior design of this room should be thought out to the smallest detail. In this publication, the best solutions for the hall in 2017.
Curtains for the hall - this is an important element of the interior, the choice of which must take into account many factors. These include:
- size and number of windows;
- hall style;
- furniture texture;
- color solution.
On sale there is a huge number of fashionable and chic colors, styles of material for the hall. And a lot depends on the style of the room. There are several trends in fashion in modern design:
- classic - a festive entourage is created using pickups and lambrequins;
- modern - loves asymmetry and smoothly curved lines. The material is chosen light, the colors are pastel, a pattern with an ornament is possible. Products are usually combined with furniture upholstery;
- Provence - curtains made from natural materials are used: chintz, linen, cotton. Tones - blue, olive, beige, pink, white with minimal saturation.
- minimalism - decorative elements are not used, preference is given to simple materials and forms;
- high-tech - the design of tulle does not provide for decorative elements that do not carry functionality.
Photo - 4 Curtains in the hall of two colors
If you do not know which curtains to choose for the hall, take a look at the following types of modern curtains:
- Japanese - vertical straight canvases made of dense fabric. The number of segments varies from 2 to 7. They are used for large windows, they are long and short;
- Roman - straight lines with a smooth rise, during which folds form;
- pleated curtains - paper or textile, similar in type to blinds. They go well with ordinary curtains for the hall;
- classic - straight curtains made of fabric, decorated with a lambrequin;
- French - light material is used from chiffon or veil, gathered into folds along the entire length;
- rolled - straight, with a cassette or open mechanism. Suitable for both wide and narrow windows.
Regardless of what curtains are in fashion now, be guided by the design of your room.
Advice! Before you go shopping for curtains, it is important to know how long and wide the products should be. These parameters must be measured in advance. For example, for classic curtains, the length should be measured from the eaves to the floor, and the width should be taken 2-3 m more than the width of the window opening.
Design solutions for curtains in the hall
Beautiful and modern curtains are correctly selected products not only in texture, but also in tone. Before choosing a tone, first of all, consider the interior design in the complex
Advice! Thinking through ideas for execution, consider the area, ceiling height, room illumination and the number of items in the interior.
There are a huge number of models of curtains on sale. The main thing is to maintain the unity of the style of the hall, so that with new curtains the room does not lose its attractiveness, comfort and hospitality.
- light colors - visually increase the small living room, give some lightness and airiness;
- green shades have a calming effect, which is especially important after a hard day at work;
- purple, lilac, blue, metallic and gray tones look great in a bright room, are suitable for modern high-tech style, create an exclusive and self-sufficient environment;
- brown and wenge colors are able to give the room a calm and strong energy;
Important! In country style, it is allowed to use products with a “cellular” pattern in brown-beige, blue-blue and black-and-white colors. It brings a special charm to the interior.
- bright colors yellow, red, orange, pink are suitable for the oriental style that Japanese curtains can convey.
Advice! If your goal is to decorate the hall and protect the room from excess sunlight, use dark-colored night curtains. Blackout fabric is perfect for them.
Curtains for the hall with a lambrequin
Lambrequin is a decorative element that can visually increase the height of the ceiling.
There are two types:
- soft - sewn to the product and performs the function of a decorative detail;
- rigid - attached to the wall, closes the cornice and adjusts the size of the window opening.
For its manufacture, any fabric is used. Despite all the advantages of such a decorative element, many lovers of minimalism prefer to do without a lambrequin. On sale there is a huge selection of beautiful cornices that are not advisable to hide behind lambrequins.
Photo - 40 Blue roll curtains in the hall
Important! Rigid lambrequin is used in any direction of the interior. Soft suitable for romantic or classic style.
The choice of curtains in the hall with a balcony
A huge plus when the hall has access to the balcony. If your room has an opening with a balcony door, then you should consider which curtains are most suitable for the window. This is important because the balcony door is constantly being opened and closed and the curtains are subjected to various tests.
It is advisable to choose one of the following types:
- blinds are a practical choice for many, but do not create home comfort. Ideal for any design;
- sliding curtains - straight on the grommets, easy to operate and move, do not deform;
- lifting Japanese curtains - can be used for zoning.
Important! Products for the balcony on the market in abundance. The main thing is not to trim the classic curtains in the high-tech style hall.
How to sew curtains in the hall with your own hands
If you are a creative craftswoman, then it is quite possible for you to sew products for the hall yourself. A straight curtain is made and an ornament is invented for it. Before sewing the curtains, measure the parameters of the cornice and the length from it to the floor. For beautiful folds, the length should be less than the width of 2-3 p. Then buy the right fabric and start sewing and designing with your own hands.
Important! If you chose a material with an ornament, and a product from two canvases, buy more fabrics to correct the pattern match.
Follow the order of work:
- moisten, dry and iron the fabric before cutting;
- lay out the cut and make a pattern;
- iron and stitch the seams;
- sew a braid;
- hang curtains.
For more information on how to sew curtains in the hall and get beautiful curtains, you can watch the video
Design features of curtains in a hall with two windows
In some apartments and houses, according to the layout, there are 2 windows in the hall. For a living room with two windows, consider the points on how to properly decorate the hall with curtains:
- the same fabric on both curtains with an identical pattern;
- one material and color for both cornices; Photo - 45 Black and white Japanese curtains
Advice! If there are several window openings on the wall, create the central part of the product in the middle of the wall.
Photo - 47 Bright solutions for curtains in the hall
Before you hang curtains beautifully, make sure that they are exactly the same and harmonious in performance.
Photo - 50 Neutral tones in the curtains in the hall
Without textile decoration, the windows in the apartment look bare and dull. Not to mention that everyone strives to look into them if the apartment is located on the first or second floors. Curtains are the finishing touch that is necessary in any style of interior design.
The modern design of the curtains is designed to emphasize the style, not forgetting about the functionality, as a result, the bedroom is conducive to relaxation, and the living room becomes cozy. Designers are moving away from the traditional combination of “daytime” tulle and thick night curtains, sometimes offering completely non-standard solutions.
Curtains play an important role in interior design
Curtains are a necessary interior accessory
Without curtains, the windows look ugly and dull
Classics are always in fashion, but modern trends are conciseness, simplicity, democracy. Often designers generally leave windows open, and this is typical not only for the loft style, which does not accept textiles on windows. A lot of daylight penetrating through the glass into the room is good, not always appropriate. For example, you can’t do without curtains in a bedroom: bright sunlight can cause discomfort and interfere with proper rest.
The design of residential premises, even made in the classical style, is subject to modern trends, which are characterized by:
- simple, plain natural fabrics;
- the absence or minimal presence of decorative elements: ruffles, fringes, draperies and lambrequins.
Splendor, pomp of window decoration is not in honor now: the cost of fabrics, and not lush frills, will tell about the status and prosperity of homeowners.
However, such modesty does not suit some styles at all. The oriental interior is complemented by bright, multi-layered window curtains made of expensive textured fabrics. In such an interior, textiles play a key role, and one cannot do without the magnificent decoration of the window opening.
Roman blinds are gaining popularity
Curtains should be beautiful and practical
Popular types and modern design of curtains
Despite the changeability of fashion, the main types of curtains are still popular today:
- classic curtains;
- french curtains;
- roll;
- Japanese.
The design of curtains can change, just like fabrics, but the basic principle of execution remains the same.
Curtains must be combined with the interior
Properly selected curtains - the key to a beautiful room design
Choosing curtains for a specific design is not difficult
classic curtains
They are characterized by:
- traditional design - rectangular canvases;
- the presence of decorative details, in particular - lambrequins, pickups;
- harmoniously selected color combinations;
- precise proportions;
- carefully selected fabrics.
As a rule, classic curtains for windows are symmetrical canvases fixed on curtains and moved apart on two sides, picked up on both sides. In the upper part they are complemented by a lambrequin. Canvases can be simple: the effect is achieved through:
- original design of a lambrequin;
- combinations of light and dense fabrics;
- carefully selected colors.
Classics does not tolerate simplicity, excessive courage and original solutions, violation of traditions.
Classic curtains are best suited for a living room, bedroom, hall, decorated in this or any historical style.
These curtains are best suited for the living room.
Classic curtains are characterized by the presence of decorative elements.
French curtains
This design of window decoration is distinguished by splendor and elegance, which is not suitable for every interior. In modern minimalist interiors, such curtains will look pretentious and funny. Their purpose is to emphasize the luxury of decoration, prosperity and wealth.
French curtains are made of a special fabric - soft and elastic, so that the horizontal folds on the curtain lie in a smooth wave. They are aesthetic in themselves and do not require additional decor, however, the appearance of the curtains will depend on the fabric used in the tailoring.
So, for example, French curtains made of transparent fabric replace tulle and can be complemented with thick panels and a pelmet in a classic style. This combination will only emphasize the elegance and luxury of the interior, but is also suitable only for spacious rooms with high ceilings.
French curtains in the interior look very rich and beautiful.
French curtains are made of soft and elastic fabric.
French curtains are lush and elegant
French curtains can be supplemented with:
- ruffles and fringes;
- tassels and beads.
As a rule, they are made along the width of the opening and close it completely or fall to the floor. The chain mechanism can be used to raise the curtain. This is not a mandatory attribute of window decoration: the curtain can be stationary, not intended to be raised. For such curtains use organza, chiffon.
Depending on the purpose, curtains can be draped over the entire height or only from below. The latter are often used when decorating a bedroom, when a translucent organza is needed only to shade the room. They are combined with long, floor-length curtains made of dense fabric.
Kitchen windows are decorated with short canvases with drapery, allowing them to be raised to the desired height. They are made from lightweight organza.
Curtains are used all the way to the floor
Depending on the purpose, the curtains can be draped over the entire height or only from the bottom.
Roller blinds
Such a window decoration system is a flat canvas that closes the window opening, and if necessary, twists into a roll, allowing light to enter the room.
Roller blinds features:
- installed directly in the window opening;
- guides are installed under the fabric, ensuring uniform movement of the lower bar, so that the canvas fits snugly against the glass and prevents drafts from entering the room.
The advantage of such a window decoration system is that during the daytime the window is open, so that the room is always bright. Roller blinds are a great option for a modern interior of a kitchen, a youth room, an office, however, they look harmonious in other rooms decorated in minimalist styles.
Such curtains are more suitable for a modern interior.
Such curtains look very unusual in the interior.
Such curtains fit snugly to the glass and do not allow drafts to get into the apartment.
Roller blinds can have a different look. The most popular are presented in the table.
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A free-hanging fabric that can be attached to any window opening. In this case, it is not required to break the window profile: the driving mechanism (shaft), on which the fabric is wound, can be attached directly to the upper beam or even to the wall above the window. |
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Cassette blinds |
A frame is inserted into the window opening, the roll is hidden in its upper part - an aluminum case, the fabric web moves along the guides, which eliminates the possibility of its sagging. You can install the system only on plastic windows, depending on their type, choose a blind system - UNI 1 or UNI 2. |
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"Lovolight" |
Variant of cassette blinds for large window openings. A decorative box is installed, it is possible to install a remote control. |
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"Day Night" |
Double roller blinds, the design of which provides for the use of two types of fabric - differently transmitting daylight. You can open them from above or below, thereby adjusting the degree of illumination of the room. |
Roller blinds look good in small rooms, among their advantages are those that there is no need to wash and iron them often. With the right choice of fabric, they do not shed and well transmit / retain bright sunlight.
Choose quality materials for curtains
These curtains look good in small rooms.
Japanese curtains
The principle of this type of window decoration is a combination of maximum functionality, restraint and conciseness inherent in the Japanese style of interior design in general, and external aesthetics. Japanese curtains are used for decoration:
- windows;
- walls;
- doorways;
The Japanese style does not accept interior walls, partitions in a living room, so such fabric sheets attached to the ceiling can become a means of zoning a room.
Such curtains are several straight sheets of fabric, the width of which can vary from 40 to 80 cm. They move freely along the eaves. A multi-layer cornice is mounted on a ceiling or wall, it is made of aluminum and has several rows for attaching curtains. Thanks to this, they can be moved, moved in different directions.
Recently, this type of window decoration has become popular, it is used for the living room and bedroom, study rooms, office space, youth and children's rooms. Due to the fact that no wrinkles are formed on the fabric, there is no place for dust to collect, therefore frequent washing and cleaning of the linen is excluded.
In order for the canvas to hang evenly, fabrics can be both dense and light, translucent. Weighting agents are installed in the lower part for their even location. A simple installation design does not require the involvement of specialists, but such curtains will create an attractive modern interior.
Recently, this type of window decoration has become popular.
Japanese curtains are multi-layered. They can be moved in different directions
The principle of this type of window decoration is to combine maximum functionality
Roman curtains
A variant of roller blinds that differs from simple fabric blinds by the presence of decorative horizontally arranged folds on the fabric. This gives ample opportunities for their use in various interior styles. There are three types of Roman blinds:
- Classic. These are even and smooth canvases that form neat and even horizontal folds when lifted. In the lowered position, they are similar to rolled ones.
- Cascading. Unlike the classic Roman (Austrian - as they are also called), the folds on them remain even in the lowered position, due to which they look attractive. Often this option is chosen for classic interiors, art deco, country.
- Frameless - a lightweight version of cascading curtains, which differs from the first two in the absence of slats that provide folds on the fabric and make it easier to control the curtains. They look spectacular in rustic interiors, ethnic, suitable for almost any room.
Roman blinds are a great modern option for any interior. Even the most strict classical style can be “diluted” with such window decoration, the main thing is to choose the right fabric and type of curtains. Suitable tapestry, brocade, velvet fabrics. You can supplement them with organza, light transparent materials.
Roman blinds are a great modern option for any interior.
Roman blinds are great for the kitchen
In modern interiors, Roman curtains made of natural and mixed materials look spectacular:
- linen - for the bedroom and living room;
- cotton - for a nursery, living room or bedroom;
- synthetic materials - for the kitchen, since it is easier to care for them;
- blended fabrics - a versatile option for any room.
The choice of curtains for the interior is not an easy task, because they must be combined in style, color and appearance with the rest of the room's decoration. However, it is often the textile on the windows that is the only color accent that organizes the center of the entire room. Coziness and comfort, conducive to relaxation, are sometimes created precisely by the curtains on the windows.
Video: Fashion trends for curtains in the interior
50 photos of modern curtain ideas in the interior:
Curtains and drapes have long ceased to be just practical elements of window design that protect from the sun and prying eyes. Thanks to a diverse assortment, it effectively continues any style of interior, putting an end to the design of the situation. To impress friends and relatives with excellent taste, you should not lose sight of fashion trends, taking into account all the nuances - from color to decorative details. What models are in trend now?
Main directions of 2017
Fashionable curtains 2017 are, first of all, design solutions in the shabby chic style that have been popular for several years, which involves the use of aged materials with scuffs or very light (imitating faded) fabrics. This style is presented in the form of curtains that look like watercolor paintings by famous painters. Such a hall or living room is especially suitable.
Also, fashion 2017 dictates the following rules for window design:
- Simplicity fades into the background, giving way to layering. In this case, it is not at all necessary to combine tulle with thick curtains. For example, the fashionable design of curtains involves a combination of two curtains. The inside should be made of a light-colored fabric with a floral pattern, and the outside should be made of a bright plain material.
- An obligatory element is a bright unique accessory. Curtains in this season's fashion are complemented by large elements - ties, ribbons, tassels, made using macrame technique.
- Art deco styling, glamor and the introduction of curtains and drapes as a central element of the interior are welcome. Particularly relevant are the options for curtains with the already mentioned floral motifs, which are selected depending on the type of room. bedrooms are large flowers in the style of watercolor painting against a background of light material, for the hall it is better to choose heavy and dark models with voluminous flowers made using printed embroidery.
- When choosing natural materials, preference should be given to fabrics with geometric ethnic prints in the form of irregularly shaped ovals, circles, labyrinths or zigzags. The main condition for matching the fashionable style is the maxi print format. Such models are especially appropriate in small rooms that you want to visually expand.
- Vertical stripes remain popular, which are appropriate when decorating an interior in a loft or classic style (a feature of the style is reflected through the intensity of parallel stripes and their color combinations). Bright contrasts will visually lift. Therefore, you can choose both dense and light fabrics.
- Eclecticism, which is characterized by a combination of several styles at once, does not lose its popularity. This fact is confirmed by the numerous style sketches present on the Internet.
- The shabby chic style should correspond not only to fabrics, but also to fashionable curtain rods made from tubular structures equipped with frayed tips and having an artificially aged surface. An obligatory element is the floral decoration on the tips.
Popular decor elements
Curtains this season are not only the right fabric, the right color and well-chosen style, but also special decorative decorations.
Here are the following trends:
- edging. This element should be in harmony with the overall image of the curtains and at the same time create a spectacular contrast. At the same time, you do not need to choose too saturated tones, because tenderness and lightness are in favor. you can decorate with textile ruffles made of soft fabric; when decorating the rest of the rooms, the best option would be a fluffy fringe or a gathered satin ribbon;
- Drapery. To form neat fashionable folds will help special devices, selected depending on the type of fastening system and the material of the curtain. It is advisable to choose mechanisms attached to walls or cornices with a fashionable floral pattern.
- Embroidery and drawing. such decor is especially appropriate for halls and bedrooms in art deco or baroque style. The windows of the kitchen or children's room can be decorated using fashionable curtains and tulle made of light material with elegant weightless embroidery in the form of an openwork pattern or smooth surface.
fashion materials
A room designed in accordance with fashion trends is decorated with linen, cotton or woolen curtains (linen is the best wear resistance). As in the previous season, now fashionable curtains are sewn mainly from natural materials. Therefore, along with the listed options, bamboo models remain popular. Also, a combination of natural and synthetic fibers is allowed.
Of the synthetic models that complement this year's fashion list, such types of curtains as filament are leading in popularity. They not only decorate the window opening, but also zone the room at the same time, so in this way you can visually divide the space. A light curtain is offered in a rainbow or plain design with decoration with stones, beads, rhinestones. There are options decorated with ribbons. If desired, you can combine filament curtains and thick curtains.
The best shades
Among the fashion trends and watercolor, characterized by the use of blurry colors. By choosing a fashionable blue or green hue and such a technique, you can create a modern interior for a living room or office. The watercolor rendition of burgundy and deep red is perfect for a spacious dining room. It should be remembered that only light tulle curtains can be red. Creating a spring mood and a feeling of lightness, watercolor curtains are especially suitable for modern style.
Do you want to choose beautiful curtains in a modern style for your apartment or house? Having become acquainted with its main trends, you can easily find the option that you like best. This article will teach you how to properly combine the design of curtains with the overall interior of the room, without fear of making a mistake.
The main features inherent in curtains in a modern style
In general, this style is characterized by the desire for minimalism, ease of use and functionality. Avoid rich draperies and fancy lines. All elements must be united by a common idea and have their own purpose.
Lush decor will create the feeling that you are in a museum, so it is best to choose a concise look in the spirit of fusion, high-tech, modern, avant-garde or art deco.
Mixing styles in any variations is allowed - there are no restrictions here. This allows you to create a unique interior with a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.
It is best if you draw up a sketch of the curtains yourself or with the help of a designer before buying. So you will be sure that all their elements are selected correctly and are in place.
Much attention should be paid to the eaves. Now it performs not only the function of fastening, but also acts as a decorative element. The cornice of the original form, equipped with lighting, can become one of the highlights of the interior.
Types of curtains found in modern style
Nowadays, the range of curtains and curtains offered by manufacturers is replete with a huge variety of colors, textures, shapes and design features. Get to know the most popular types and see photos of modern style curtains related to each of them.
Classic
Sliding curtains strung with rings on the eaves. They usually consist of curtains (a light curtain located along the entire window) and curtains (vertical canvases made of dense fabric, often located on the sides). They have not lost their popularity for many years due to the simplicity of tailoring and convenience.
In a modern style for classic curtains, new types of materials are used, painted in bright natural colors. Their contrasting combinations are also considered fashionable.
Floral arrangements and patterns from stripes are chosen as patterns. Particular attention is paid to decorative elements, fasteners and cornices, the original appearance of which has been achieved thanks to new technologies. Lambrequin has not been used much lately.
Curtains made of double-sided fabric are very popular. Their edges are fixed with the help of pickups so that the wrong side is visible. Another option is two layers of fabric sewn on top. In this case, the top layer is made translucent, and the bottom layer is opaque.
A picture can be placed on a translucent layer. In this case, in the light, it will look voluminous due to the casting of a shadow on an opaque fabric.
fabric panels
They are made by stretching a web of fabric over a profile, resulting in something like a screen. Fabric panels have a minimalistic look, there are no folds on them, the canvas is decorated with a beautiful pattern or pattern.
Used as a decorative addition to the curtain. Each panel is permanently fixed on the eaves. The modern design of this type of curtains may include eyelet decor.
The main type of fabric panels is Japanese curtains. They differ in the possibility of movement along the eaves. They can act as an independent window decoration element.
Best suited for large openings, especially if you don't want to place too much emphasis on decorating them. In the latter case, opt for a light fabric in a light shade.
Rolled
They are a flat sheet of fabric, to the lower edge of which a weighting agent is attached. When lowered, it completely closes the window. The height is adjusted using a shaft located under the ceiling. When folded, the canvas is wound onto it into a roll, thanks to which these curtains got their name.
As an independent element of window decoration, roller blinds will look best in minimalist interiors. In all other cases, they can be used as an element of decor, combining with any other types of curtains, curtains or drapes.
A popular trend today is to apply any drawing you like to the canvas using a printer, whether it be a beautiful landscape, your favorite music group, animals or technology.
If you need curtains for the bedroom, opt for a model made of dense reflective fabric. In tone, they should match the wallpaper and furniture. This option will help establish an atmosphere of mystery and security, create a pleasant twilight, so necessary for a place to sleep.
Roman
This is a sheet of fabric, fixed on the cornice in such a way that, when lifted, it forms horizontal folds lying on top of each other. Quite an original solution that allows you to make an exclusive interior.
Roman blinds were invented in ancient times, but now their design has become much more perfect thanks to the automation of lifting mechanisms. The innovation allows you to comfortably and easily adjust the height of the canvases on large window openings, in hard-to-reach places, as well as in cases where there are many windows in the room.
They will fit well into any design, however, when decorating a room in a classic modern style, it is better to combine them with sliding ones.
Austrian
In appearance, they are similar to palace curtains. Their lower edge is picked up, forming wavy folds. By design, they can be fixed or rising, for which they are attached to a cornice with a lifting mechanism.
Now Austrian curtains are used mainly for decorating girls' rooms and kitchens. The fabric is most often selected translucent, light or dark shades.
Pleated
They are a structure made of profiles on which a pleated fabric is attached. These profiles can move from left to right, right to left, top to bottom, or bottom to top. Mounted on the ceiling, and on the wall and even the window frame.
Pleated blinds are a universal solution for windows of any shape. Some models have a "day-night" function that allows you to adjust the level of illumination in the room. Easy to use and do not require special care.
Able to modernize a classic interior, fit well into a minimalist design, will be perfectly combined with high-tech style. Perfect if you need curtains in the living room.
"Bishop's Sleeve"
It looks like a decorative curtain, pulled together horizontally and slightly stretched upwards in one or more places. Falling waves are formed in the region of the ties, in appearance resembling the sleeves on the clothes of a bishop.
They have been known for many centuries - in the Middle Ages they were often decorated with family estates and palaces throughout Europe. They look chic and graceful, fit perfectly into any modern interior with floral patterns and ornate elements, add splendor to it.
Remember that these original curtains can only be used as decorations, as they are absolutely not practical. To protect the room from prying eyes and sunlight, it is better to combine the Bishop's Sleeve with other types of curtains, for example, roller, Roman or Austrian.
Filament curtains Kisei
This is a lot of threads hanging from the eaves, woven into thin braids. In appearance, they are somewhat reminiscent of wooden and bamboo curtains, where individual elements are strung on a fishing line or a thin, inconspicuous thread. Often they are decorated with decor of various shapes and colors.
Kisei is made of synthetic threads, due to which it has a soft shape, does not get tangled and does not unravel at the cut points, while maintaining an aesthetic appearance. It can be used both as a curtain and a decorative element.
Choosing from the proposed options the most suitable, do not be afraid to experiment and combine them in various combinations. Modern style implies great freedom, you are free to do as you like. Use the suggested recommendations as a starting point and create your own unique interior that suits your character and tastes.
Photo of curtains in a modern style
It is difficult to imagine a beautiful and cozy home interior without using window draperies. An important touch on the design of a wide variety of premises is not only a decorative element, but also a functional component of the design. Protection from sunlight (if necessary) and prying eyes are far from all the possibilities of home textiles for windows. If you need to hide flaws in the finish in the area of window openings, link interior items of different color and texture solutions into a single composition, or bring zest to the design of the room, drapery will be the simplest and most aesthetic option. Nothing can complete the image of a room so effectively as the right choice of textiles. So what kind of curtains do designers offer our attention in 2017? What models, colors and textures will be popular? And is it fashionable in principle to use textiles to decorate windows? We will try to answer these and other questions with the help of a large-scale selection of photo design projects for rooms with a wide variety of functional purposes.
Trends 2017
For several seasons in a row, modern style has been formed from the components of minimalism, hi-tech and Scandinavian style. Almost all of them advocate conciseness and practicality in drawing up the image of the room. Often a complete rejection of decor becomes the basis for the concept of creating an interior. Finding the "golden mean" between the desire to create a modern and stylish design and bring comfort to your home is the task of the owners of houses and apartments who decide to create the interior on their own.
If last season, designers around the world advised us, if possible, to abandon the use of textiles for decorating windows in living rooms. Indeed, when creating the most spacious (at least visually) and bright room, it is important not to litter it with unnecessary objects, but also to abandon any surfaces that prevent the spread of natural light. But there are many reasons for draping window openings not only with the thinnest, lightest tulle. In the bedroom, it is difficult to do without thick curtains even for those who do not live on the first floor, and even the owners of private houses cannot do without textiles on the windows. In addition, to create a really cozy (and not just fashionable) interior, home textiles are necessary.
Modern designers recommend using simple and concise solutions for window decoration. Thin white tulle combined with plain blackout curtains is a win-win option for a room decorated in one of the variations of a modern style. In recent design projects, it is difficult to find ruffles and frills, tassels and fringes on window panels, even clips and lambrequins are simple and even strict. Layering of curtains is almost never found, even neo-classical interiors are decorated with traditional straight curtains, but from high-quality fabrics.
The combination of roller blinds and traditional curtains is becoming mainstream this season. At the same time, it is possible to use fabrics of the same color for the execution of both components, as well as materials that differ in color and texture - it all depends on the interior of the room and your desire to make window drapery an accent or organically fit into the overall picture of the room.
The combination of fabric blinds and straight curtains can also be used in rooms with windows of different sizes and configurations. For example, if your room has a balcony block and narrow windows (an option for apartments) or several roof windows of different models (a variation for private households), you can use textiles in different modifications.
Straight curtains fall in folds from the ceiling to the floor, often partially lying on a horizontal surface. This is a necessary condition for visually increasing the height of the room. Will your textile fabrics be attached to a string hidden behind a false ceiling, or hang in strict folds on the grommets strung on a cornice, but there should not be a distance from the floor to the bottom edge of the curtains.
Criteria for choosing curtains
Regardless of which models, colors and textures are considered fashionable this season, there is a small list of criteria for choosing decor for window openings. Before heading to the store or to the vastness of Internet resources, answer a few questions for yourself:
- for which room curtains are chosen - the functional background of the room leaves its mark on the choice of model, color and quality of the canvases;
- the location of the room relative to the cardinal points is a direct dependence of the level of natural light, the choice of density and color of the fabric;
- space design style - modern style is concise and even strict, options on the classic theme suggest a more luxurious design;
- the color palette of the interior and your desire to make the curtains an accent or harmoniously fit into the existing color schemes;
- the choice of fabric for linens will depend on financial capabilities and the level of care for the curtains that you can provide (for some, washing at home is important, others agree to chemical cleaning for the sake of the beauty and naturalness of textiles);
- there is a simple rule for choosing between plain and printed fabrics - if the walls of the room are decorated in the same color, then the curtains can be purchased with a pattern and vice versa - plain canvases on the windows are suitable for walls with patterns. But this rule, which is called not "carved in stone" and has its exceptions.
Color and print for modern curtains
To the delight of the owners of apartments and houses planning the design of their homes, the fashion for interior design is not as fleeting as the podium. New trends do not exclude the previous ones and the design created today will be relevant for several years. There are many options for using color to create a harmonious, bright, original or even innovative image of a room. With the help of color, we can create a certain atmosphere of space, and such a decorative and functional finishing touch in the interior as window drapery is not the last place in this process.
Universal Options
One of the simplest and therefore most versatile options for decorating windows in a living room or bedroom is to use light, pastel colors. Calm, light shades seem to dissolve in the overall picture of the interior, helping to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for relaxation. After a city saturated with bright colors from street advertising, in such an atmosphere it is most pleasant to relax and unwind.
Another of the universal solutions is in the range of shades from white to black. The variety of gray tones allows you to find "your" neutral, but at the same time a noble shade, which will become, if not the main, but an important element of the interior of a bedroom or living room. Gray can be a contrasting dark (graphite, wet asphalt) or silver, giving a gloss to the design of the room. In any case, this is a great option for those who have not yet mastered the creation of original interiors and do not risk using bright canvases or fabrics with colorful prints.
Another popular and practical color for curtains is brown and all its shades. Most often in modern design projects you can find beige shades, the color of milk chocolate, but there are also room designs with dark textiles, for example, in the color "bitter chocolate". The warm color palette helps to create a cozy atmosphere even in rooms located on the north side of buildings with low levels of natural light.
Using plain bright curtains to create an accent in the interior is the easiest and most effective way. Firstly, changing curtains is much easier than changing upholstery or carpeting. Secondly, the material for curtains has such a diverse range of color schemes that everyone can find “their own”, a bright shade that is ideally pleasing to the eye.
Variety of prints
If the walls in your room are decorated in neutral solid colors, then you can choose the fabric for the curtains with a print. Recently, the most popular geometric and abstract print. At the same time, it can be repeated (sometimes modified) in other textile interior items or be the main accent of a room that attracts all eyes.
A stripe is a print that appeared on fabrics so long ago that no one can name the exact date. But one thing is clear - they will never stop using horizontal or vertical stripes on fabrics to drape walls. Horizontal stripes help create a visual increase in the width of the room ...
A vertical strip on the curtains will help visually increase the height of the room, provided that the canvases are located from the ceiling to the floor.
A floral, floral motif in the colors of the curtains can be found in interiors decorated in country, eclectic and neo-classic styles. The ideal backdrop for such canvases will be plain walls in a neutral shade. In this case, the curtains automatically become accent elements that stand out from the general background and attract the eye. You should be guided by your own preferences. It is not difficult to replace the curtains, but they are also purchased for more than one year. Before buying, make sure that these are the images of flowers or any other plants that you would like to see in your bedroom or living room for the next few years.
With what to combine the color scheme of curtains
One of the simplest, most versatile and inexpensive ways to create a harmonious look for a room is to use the same fabric (or the same color schemes in various prints or solid colors) on curtain drapes and decorative pillows. In the living room, this method is easy to apply to sofa cushions, in the bedroom - to the textile design of the bed. At the same time, curtains and pillows can be interior accents or organically fit into the overall color scheme, the main thing is that as a result you get a balanced room environment.
In the bedroom and children's room, the design of window openings can be combined with the decoration of the bed. It can be a bedspread, bed linen, a canopy or its compact imitation, used exclusively as a decoration.
In the living room, the fabric on the windows can be combined with the upholstery of upholstered furniture - a sofa or armchairs, a pouffe, an ottoman. In the bedroom, the upholstery of the head of the bed or the same armchairs, poufs, compact sofas, and a small sofa can act as a companion to the curtains. In the dining room, curtains can harmonize in color and texture with the upholstery of chairs on the seats and backs.
A bright pattern on window panels can be “supported” by wall decor. These can be frames for photos, mirrors or paintings, the artwork itself, panels or wall decor compositions.
No less harmony can be achieved by combining the color of window draperies with carpeting. The drawing may be different (or the canvas may be executed in a single-color version), but the color schemes must match.
Curtains are not just for windows
Not all areas of our dwellings use curtains exclusively for draping window openings. The creation of canopies in the bedroom, the fencing of the sleeping and relaxing area within the combined premises, or the isolation of any other functional segment can be done using textile fabrics. For example, in a studio apartment, the sleeping area needs a mobile partition for some protection and privacy. Curtains in this case are selected in accordance with the color palette of the combined room and rarely act as an accent element.
