Curtains called “noodles” are becoming very popular today. However, it is known for certain that these curtains date back to ancient times.
They appeared several hundred years ago in the East and were used to curtain door and window openings. Let's take a closer look at this unique invention.
Millions of customers appreciate noodle curtains for their genius and simplicity. These are freely hanging threads attached to the fabric base and not connected to each other. This structure is imbued with oriental flavor, which makes them very elegant and unique.
The ambiguity of the curtain structure has led to the emergence of a huge number of subjective opinions. Some users see them as light flowing threads, for some they are simple ropes, while others generally associate them with noodles, while romantic types will see a waterfall in this creation.
This has given the curtain several different names, which you can also find in cheap stores in expensive supermarkets.
What are noodle curtains
Turning to history, you can find out that curtains appeared in Europe thanks to oriental fashion. Initially, it seems that these are simple threads that fall down, with a common base. But it is in such direct simplicity that the oriental style manifests itself. Curtains can decorate any interior, regardless of design features and decorative elements. Light translucent material is suitable for hot weather; it darkens the space well, while air circulates without any restrictions.
Thread curtains came to us from Eastern culture.
A room with such weightless threads will seem light, fresh and unusually mysterious.
Structural features
In textile terms, it is worth noting that noodle curtains are a huge number of threads attached to a fabric base.
The threads are not connected to each other, which allows them to move independently of each other, and this in turn gives a feeling of warmth and softness. Therefore, they have become very popular when zoning large rooms.
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What are they?
Tulle noodles are a universal decor that will fit perfectly into any room. Modern factories produce a large number of varieties of textiles:
- with metal and wooden elements;
- with lurex inserts;
- with beads, bugles, stones, sequins and rhinestones.
With the help of muslin, you can not only decorate the area of the window opening and door arch, but also divide your home into several zones. Tulle noodles effectively darken rooms and look aesthetically pleasing. If neutral colors predominate in your home, then it is advisable to choose threads in a gradient with catchy shades.
Kiss curtains are often used to divide a room into zones.
Size range: width, length and thickness of threads
The threads that form the curtain “canvas” have different thicknesses: from 1 to 2.5 mm. If the “noodles” are plain or with bugles, the thickness of the threads is 1 millimeter. If the threads are decorated with sequins or lurex, their thickness reaches 2 millimeters.
The woven base holding the thread curtains has clear dimensional height boundaries: from 10 to 20 centimeters.
The entire design of thread curtains can have different sizes and proportions. For example, one of the popular options:
- width – 3 meters;
- height – 2.85 meters;
- thread thickness – 5 millimeters.
The more densely the threads are collected, the more noble the appearance of the veil. Using the 1/2 assembly factor, you can easily calculate the number of curtains for your curtain rod.
For example, the cornice is 3 meters long, which means the curtain must be at least 6 meters wide.
Advantages and disadvantages
Curtains should not only fulfill their decorative function, but also be practical in use. Noodle curtains have a number of advantages:
- They have excellent throughput, the products are not protected from light and air. In winter, heat will spread from the heating elements, and in summer, fresh air will be able to freely enter the rooms.
- They don't collect dust. This is especially valuable for people suffering from allergic reactions.
- Does not require complex care. The threads are not ironed after washing; they will not change their appearance over time.
- They look attractive and aesthetically pleasing, this is especially noticeable in photographs.
- Fits into any design. For each interior, you can choose the appropriate type of curtains.
- They don't seem monotonous. The noodles can be collected from different sides using grabs, or formed into bunches, coming up with your own individual style.
- They have a wide palette of colors.
- They are considered multifunctional. Noodles can be used as curtains, decorative curtains or a demarcation element.
Kiss curtains have many advantages.
The only drawback of the product is the level of air circulation. In a room where drafts can occur, it is advisable either not to use threads at all, or to combine them with thick fabric curtains.
If there are drafts in the room, it is better to combine thread curtains with thicker ones.
Types of thread curtains
Thread curtains used in the interior will help make the kitchen more comfortable. Moreover, the varied design of solutions will allow you to choose an option for any style - from pretentious classics to original ethnic ones.
Currently, the design of such curtains is very, very different - they can be:
- Narrow threads or wide noodles;
- Spirals, “chains”, thick ropes and soft, plush threads;
- Plain thread curtains;
- Combinations of shades called “Rainbow”, smooth transitions or sharp contrasts;
- With various decorative elements – feathers, beads, sequins, glass beads and even New Year’s “rain”;
- Threads with pompoms.
How to choose the right curtains and tulle noodles
Before purchasing tulle made from threads, you need to choose the right sizes, colors and design of the products. It is important that everything matches the existing interior. Decide in advance on the places where the canvases will be placed. You can decorate not only windows and doorways, but also walls.
Experts recommend giving preference to curtains that are made from natural raw materials. They cannot harm human health. Synthetic curtains, which are distinguished by a wide choice of shades, are created from high-quality materials. Most often they can be found in classic and minimalist interiors.
It is advisable to purchase curtains made from natural materials.
Curtains consist of a large number of threads, which are fixed on one side with a strong tape. The base of the product is dense and is not afraid of loads.
The intricately woven threads can have any design. Some people think that such curtains look like raindrops, sea surf or waterfall flows. Decorative ropes are light in weight, placed in a vertical position and are not connected along the length to each other. Some models have small stones or beads at the bottom of the threads.
The design of filament curtains can be chosen to suit every taste.
When choosing textiles, pay attention to the quality of the materials; they should not fray or become deformed easily.
Hanging curtains for the doorway
Thread curtains (muslin, pendants) are suitable not only for windows, but also fit perfectly into doorways. Decorative door hangings are made from the following materials:
- beads or beads;
- wooden planks;
- metal elements;
- textiles;
- improvised means: paper clips, CDs.
Advice! Curtains made of metal elements are suitable for a futuristic style, and wooden curtains for retro or country style.
Beads are used to create hanging curtains. There are beads of various shapes and sizes on sale. It is popular to use rain curtains, which are made from teardrop-shaped beads.
There are curtains that look like chains; stylish marine-style curtains made from ropes with various knots look interesting.
Before hanging, first buy special hooks, or sew braid onto the top edge of the curtain.
Photo – 34 Interior noodle curtain
Photo - 35 Plain interior thread curtains
Photo - 36 Interior curtain noodles black
Photo - 37 Interior curtains threads
How to hang
In order for the threads to look beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, they must be secured correctly. If the curtains have a standard size of 3 meters, then they must be attached to the eaves area. To do this, the curtain is hung and left for several days, during which time the ropes will have time to straighten out under their own weight and take their normal shape. After this, it is advisable to adjust the length of the tulle by trimming the ends or fastening the elements with special hairpins.
Filament curtains are attached using a cornice.
The composition can be made movable by hanging the noodles over steel pipes. This measure will allow you to visually change the room. When the threads are spread out, more natural light will enter the home, and the curtains will turn out to be a little stretched. And if you assemble all the details, a dense curtain will be formed that will protect the space from bright sunlight. To make the process of hanging curtains easy and not take much time, you need to sew a thin ribbon with metal hooks to the top of the product.
To prevent the curtains from getting tangled, you can secure them with decorative pins.
To prevent threads from mixing and tangling, hang textiles in a tied format and remove the rope only after attaching the tape to the curtain rod.
For which rooms are rope curtains suitable?
Thanks to its beauty, convenience and practicality, muslin is widely used in the interior of a wide variety of rooms: living room, kitchen, bedroom, children's room, corridor, cafes, restaurants.
What color are these curtains? On sale you will find absolutely any color range, and select a suitable palette of one or several tones.
Look good in a classic living room design. Designers advise decorating window openings with thread products of different textures. For a high-tech living room, light colors with several levels are suitable. The harmony of the design is wonderfully emphasized by black and white thread products with cutouts.
Advice! To make such curtains in the hall look stylish and impressive, make deep folds. For example, for a cornice width of 3 m, the width should be 6 m.
Kisey is perfect for the bedroom. Black, tightly interlocking threads will not allow sunlight to penetrate and interfere with morning rest.
For the nursery, choose bright colors - yellow, orange, green or red. Use both plain and combined curtains of several colors.
Photo - 28 Thread curtains in a modern living room interior
Photo - 29 Noodle curtain in the living room
Photo - 30 Vertical noodle curtains in the bedroom
Photo - 31 Lilac noodle curtains on the balcony door in the living room
Photo - 32 Thread curtains for the living room
Photo - 33 Black thread noodles in the bathroom
Interior use
Curtain noodles are suitable for decorating different rooms; the product is universal and multifunctional. The most popular use of threads is decorating windows, but it doesn’t stop there. Using unusual curtains you can divide the space into zones.
Noodle curtains can be used not only on windows.
None of the types of textiles provide home owners with such scope for imagination and ideas. Kisey makes it possible to create a new space. Decorative products are used not only in living rooms, but also in showrooms and entertainment centers.
A muslin curtain will help create a separate room.
Kitchens
All people often visit the kitchen; the whole family meets there during meals, so the kitchen windows need to be decorated so that the entire interior is conducive to confidential communication. At the same time, the decor should not accumulate dust and absorb aromas from cooking. There are no strict rules for choosing colors; thread curtains in the kitchen can be:
- monochromatic, such models fit well into minimalism;
- colored, you can combine different shades in one product;
- patterned, from threads it is possible to form a unique ornament or design;
- rainbow, colors can blend into each other, creating a gradient.
Make sure that the tulle is combined with the overall interior, furniture and kitchen appliances. For example, if the room is decorated in bright colors, then it is better to choose curtains in neutral colors. The rule also applies in reverse.
The color of the curtains should match the rest of the interior.
In the production of kitchen curtains, textured ropes, textile threads, beads, metal and wooden elements of various shapes are used.
Before choosing tulle for a noodle-type kitchen, you should familiarize yourself with photos of the work of specialists who clearly understand their business. For a spectacular design, thread curtains are best combined with roller products, blinds or Greek curtains.
The combination of noodles with roller and classic curtains looks impressive.
Bedrooms
In the bedroom you can experiment perfectly with decorating the window opening. Noodle curtains can make the interior elegant and romantic. Delicate color combinations will add lightness and comfort to a room intended for relaxation.
Delicate and calm colors will create a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom.
Most often, curtain noodles not only decorate bedroom windows, but also divide the space into different zones. Using threads, you can decorate the bed, forming something like a canopy.
Using noodles you can zone a room.
Halls
Original curtains can change the type of decoration of the halls and adjust the size of the space. Rooms can look strict or playful, flashy or modest, luxurious or laconic. You just need to choose the right decor. In this case, the products will serve for a long time.
Original thread curtains can decorate any room.
For large premises you will need a large amount of materials, but you should not be afraid of significant financial costs. Threads, when compared with standard textiles, are low in cost, so every homeowner can afford such curtains.
Living room
When choosing curtains for decorating your living room, consider the overall style of the room. It is best to place an airy waterfall curtain on the windows, which can be made of various materials:
- Flax. The fibers of the product will be natural and hypoallergenic, the finished product is easy to wash, and will well emphasize the eco-style of the home.
- Cotton. The material is soft, durable and environmentally friendly, it does not require special care.
- Silks. A shiny curtain made of thin threads will look expensive and elite.
- Polyester. The raw materials are synthetic and practical to use. The finished textile will have a pleasant glossy surface.
Curtains for the living room can be made of different materials.
Most often, the living room is usually decorated with curtains in calm and pastel combinations or in plain classic colors. It is not prohibited to add lambrequins or small contrasting inserts to the design.
Before using noodle curtains in the interior of the living room, check out the designers’ photos, which will help you accurately determine the nuances of the design.
Children's room
It is better to complement the children's room with bright, multi-colored curtains; they should be completely safe and create a joyful and positive mood in the child. If the bedroom belongs to a girl, then it is advisable to choose threads in pink or lilac, which will make the space more delicate and doll-like.
In a children's room, it is better to make curtains in cheerful and bright colors.
Noodle curtains are a unique option that once again proves that human imagination should not be limited by anything. An interior with unusual textiles will look as original and attractive as possible.
Features of interior design with curtains in the form of ropes, threads, noodles
This type of decor, such as tulle noodles, can be called universal, since it is great for any room (bedrooms, balconies, living rooms and corridors). Modern industry produces a huge number of different types and types:
- textile products in the form of threads, ropes, noodles;
- wooden or metal decor;
- products made of beads, bugles, sequins, rhinestones, stones;
- decor with lurex splashes.
Noodle curtains are a self-sufficient window decoration that can be placed either unfolded or supplemented with a variety of holders and stylish details.
In addition to the fact that muslin decorates a window opening, it can be used to divide a room into two zones, decorate a door arch and fit it in as an interior detail.
The product has several purposes: high-quality shading of the room; aesthetic appearance; light supply control.
If the room is made in a neutral color, then the emphasis can be placed on gradient threads with a gradual or sharp color transition.
Note! This window decor can be used both in the form of tulle or curtains, and for zoning a room or wall decor.
In order to attach tulle or curtains in the form of noodles to a window or doorway, you need to attach the dense fabric base of the product to the rod or cornice using nails, hooks, and Velcro.
Curtains in the form of ropes
To produce decor such as curtains in the form of ropes, the following materials are used:
- textured braid;
- thin cord;
- universal rope;
- dense double weave threads;
- yarn with added lurex.
Maintenance is not difficult, just wipe with a damp sponge. This type is a little dirty and is not intended for washing.
The ropes, fixed at the top on a fabric base, freely descend to the floor under the weight of their own weight. The threads are not fastened together along the entire length of the product. Some designers prefer to decorate the ropes at the bottom with spectacular beads or stones for greater weight. Curtains in the form of ropes can be used to decorate the living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Ultra-fashionable decor looks very impressive on the windows of balconies or loggias.
The color of the thread curtains should match the tones of the room’s interior and match the color of the flooring, walls or furniture.
Important! Curtains in the form of large ropes can be used to decorate doorways. The ropes of the product do not get tangled and allow free passage.
Curtains in the form of threads
The most elegant and weightless modifications are tulle in the form of threads. An ideal option for window units deprived of bright sunlight.
By attaching individual strands of thread with stylish holders, you can increase the level of natural light.
Tulle threads have the following design:
- plain material;
- threads of various colors;
- rainbow options;
- with color prints;
- with the application of various patterns;
- with contrasting transitions of various shades;
- lurex threads;
- separated by tiebacks and dividers.
Combinations of thin threads with thicker cords, ropes, beads, metal fibers, and lurex are possible.
You can independently change the design of thread curtains by stringing beads or pearls, stones, sequins in any order, or to create an ornament.
Thread curtains are a universal decor not only for windows, but also for doorways and room zoning. A room with similar decor has a special charm. Try decorating a decorative arch with weightless and elegant threads, and your room will be transformed beyond recognition.
Ready-made thread curtains with beads, stones or glass beads are sold, where each thread is completely covered with fittings.
Curtains in the form of noodles
The unique decor of window blocks - noodle curtains, is considered the newest decorative element. It consists of perfectly evenly cut, ultra-thin fabric strips of various quality, color schemes, decorated with beads, lurex weaves, stones and other decor, attached to a fabric strip.
Simple thread curtains with tape for fastening. They outperform hard ones due to the fact that they are easy to wash and do not twist.
Additional Information! The modern textile industry produces not only universal models of noodle curtains in the form of rectangular cut sheets, but also exclusive modifications in the form of curved noodles.
Thread curtains are often used not as tulle, but as a transparent, visible wall that divides the room into functional zones.
Noodle curtains and their use in the photo
Rules of operation and care
It is easy to care for thread models - they hardly get dirty, because... They are made of materials with special impregnation (dust-repellent, dirt-repellent), hold their shape for a long time and do not stretch under their own weight.
Rules for caring for muslin:
- Wash by hand or in an automatic machine on a delicate cycle at a temperature not exceeding 40o. First you need to braid loose braids or tie several knots. For automatic washing, place the muslin in a special bag (a pillowcase or tights will do). It is advisable to use harsh detergents.
- It is better not to wash thread curtains with decor yourself, but to take them to dry cleaning 1-2 times a year.
- There is no need to iron rope curtains. It is better to hang it on a curtain rod in a damp state (you can immediately after washing it in a machine with a spin cycle at minimum speed). You should undo the braids only after the curtains are already on the cornice.
Color solutions
Designers offer many options for using thread curtains. Despite the simplicity of their structure, they can be very decorative.
- Plain colors are a classic option, in demand in offices and apartments decorated in minimalist styles. The length of the curtain is determined by the customer’s wishes or the specifics of the room.
- Colored - the curtain can consist of cords of different colors. As a rule, threads are grouped by color, forming stripes, but they can be combined without separation. In this case, combining two or three similar shades, a canvas with a play of color is obtained. You can enhance the effect of wealth by using threads with lurex - this option is recommended for living rooms.
- Patterned - multi-colored threads, placed in a certain order, form ornaments, drawings and even portrait images, as shown in the photo. A patterned thread curtain is appropriate in any room.
- Decorations – colored, transparent or shiny beads, glass beads can be strung on cords, individually or in groups. Most often, this technique is used when decorating a more elegant interior, which is typical for a living room or dining room, but it would also be useful in a romantically furnished bedroom.
The noodle curtain can be not only rectangular, but also as curvilinear as desired. In this case, both a physical form is used - different lengths of threads, and a purely visual solution, obtained by dyeing the cords in different colors in accordance with the pattern. A curtain can quite plausibly imitate an elegant figured lambrequin, while maintaining mobility and freedom of air movement. The photo shows a sample.
Curtains noodles in the interior
- Kitchen - of course, this solution is the most suitable for the kitchen space, as it provides protection from prying eyes, but does not impede the penetration of light and air. Despite its lightness, curtain noodles do not fly up in a draft and do not tend to fall into compote or into the burner fire. As a rule, kitchen decoration is not done in lush styles - baroque, modern, since decorations in the form of draperies or lambrequins are not appropriate here. Noodles allow you to imitate folds and scallops, but do not accumulate dust, do not absorb odor and are extremely easy to wash. The photo shows a sample curtain in the kitchen.
> Curtains > Noodle curtains - an original option for how to decorate the interior (50 photos) Curtains called “noodles” are becoming very popular today. However, it is known for certain that these curtains date back to ancient times.
They appeared several hundred years ago in the East and were used to curtain door and window openings. Let's take a closer look at this unique invention. Millions of customers appreciate noodle curtains for their genius and simplicity. These are freely hanging threads attached to the fabric base and not connected to each other. This structure is imbued with oriental flavor, which makes them very elegant and unique. The ambiguity of the structure of the curtains has led to the emergence of a huge number of subjective opinions. Some users see them as light flowing threads, for some they are simple ropes, while others generally associate them with noodles, while romantic types will see a waterfall in this creation.
This has given the curtain several different names, which you can also find in cheap stores in expensive supermarkets.
Kitchen with access to the balcony
By the way, muslin is an excellent way to arrange the opening between the kitchen space and the balcony. They can be easily moved to go out onto the balcony, which is a very convenient option. Among other things, thanks to it, air will easily penetrate inside when the balcony door is open, compared to dense fabrics.
The length of such curtains can be any, if we are talking about a kitchen with a balcony, including up to the floor. However, you should not install a stove nearby so that everything follows safety rules.
Kiseys perfectly decorate interiors, giving lightness and airiness to the space.
