Curtains on small windows are not just an interior detail, but a decorative element that can make a room more interesting and visually larger. Modest in size, such curtains become a real highlight in the overall design.
Small windows are often found in small rooms.
Classic curtains
Despite its centuries-old origins, the classic style of interior design remains relevant and in demand. With their charm they can transform any room beyond recognition, giving it rigor and elegance. A significant advantage in favor of choosing the classic style is the possibility of using it under almost any wallpaper and furniture, while maintaining clear and strict proportionality.
Read about: Greek curtains: harmony in simplicity and grandeur.
If you decide to turn to classic curtains, then you should pay attention to light, soft, discreet colors. These include beige, white, light yellow, soft brown and even honey. It is these colors that will allow your curtains not to stand out from the overall interior, but only to emphasize it, while letting a huge amount of daylight into the room.
You should not choose satin or silk fabric - they are quite difficult to process. The best solution for a classic style would be velvet, linen or cotton.
Nuances of choosing textiles
There are many ways to make a small room appear larger and brighter. To do this, you need to choose the right combination of curtains and wall coverings. A small window opening requires a special approach. For it you need to choose curtains that will emphasize the advantages and hide the disadvantages.
To visually make a small window larger, you need to hang light translucent curtains. When choosing fabric composition, give preference to natural fabrics. If the style direction requires the use of prints and ornaments, then let them be as small as possible. The window opening should not stand out against the general background, but become a complement to the interior. Otherwise it will be overloaded.
Roller blinds with a lifting mechanism can have horizontal stripes. At the same time, keep in mind that deep tones narrow the canvas, and pastel ones make it wider.
Floor-length designer curtains in contrasting colors will draw attention to a window with non-standard parameters. For this reason, choose curtains of the same color.
Roman curtains
Even in Ancient Rome, they were used as decoration and addition to the interior of the imperial halls and chambers of wealthy Romans. The wide range of applications and versatility of fasteners ensure their wide popularity in the modern world.
The technical design of Roman blinds ensures simplicity and versatility of use. They are a rectangular sheet of fabric through which a rope is stretched lengthwise. Using manual force or an automatic drive, it is possible to adjust their height. At the same time, they are folded into rectangles of the same size.
Despite the simplicity of their design, they help to stylishly decorate a small window that often needs to be opened or closed with a curtain - in the kitchen, bathroom or living room. Versatility of use is provided by various fixation methods - they can be attached to the ceiling, to the cornice or to the top of the window frame.
To transmit light, it is recommended to use Roman blinds made of light, transparent, but at the same time rigid fabric. In this case, the volume of material required is much less than when sewing classic curtains.
How to choose the right one for the bedroom
Curtains in the bedroom perform 3 important functions:
- Illumination - it all depends on how much you like the daylight passing through the curtains.
- It is important to hide the inner world of the room from prying eyes.
- The main thing is to combine the first and second functions correctly.
Japanese curtains are a universal way to solve all three functions that curtains should perform. The density of the fabric can be chosen at your discretion. If this type of curtain seems rough to you, then it is better to use Roman or roller curtains. But this look does not imply light shades. You need to cover the window with a bright cloth. In this case, blackout Roman blinds are especially suitable.
If there is a pattern on the wallpaper in the bedroom, then there is no need to overload the design with a pattern on the curtains. You just need to choose the right tulle and thicker fabric.
Typically, 2 sets of curtains are used for a bedroom, but you may think that this is a bad option for a small window. And the colors should be light. Classic curtains are a good example.
Curtains can be hung not only on the window, but also on the wall. It will seem like there is a large window in the room. Lush curtains, excess draperies - all this is not suitable for the bedroom. You can select only one element, for example, a lambrequin. This option is suitable if the room also has a low ceiling.
Japanese curtains
This style is the ideal solution for lovers of minimalism. It has absorbed centuries-old Japanese traditions, combining simplicity, elegance and lightness.
Read about: fabrics for roller blinds: textiles to guard coolness and privacy.
The design of the curtains consists of lightweight fabric panels that let in a lot of light - so they are an ideal option when decorating small windows. The fabric can be used plain or with patterns, but the overall background should still be light.
For installation, special fasteners are used that allow the curtains to be moved manually or electrically to the left, right or up, which ensures ease of installation and use.
Curtains for a small window in Chinese style
They are flat sheets of fabric that are cut to the required size. Adjustable only manually using two vertical bands. A special feature is the weighting material, which is attached to the bottom of the curtain and stretches the fabric.
When choosing Chinese curtains, attention must first of all be paid to products made of transparent fabric. They are easily complemented with colored ribbons and form a single and unique style that fits well with small windows and emphasizes the bright and lush interior of the room.
For the living room
When choosing curtains for small windows in the living room, it is better to avoid curtains of deep and saturated colors, and opt for cool, light shades that will visually enlarge the space. It is necessary to avoid sagging and multi-layering as much as possible; a good option is single-layer curtains with garters, in combination with translucent curtains and lambrequins.
Country style
True rustic style involves using only natural colors and materials - in this case, curtains were no exception. Designers use three main fabrics - cotton, linen and chintz. Their simplicity and conciseness are ideal for this style.
Country is used in cases other than minimalism. They are hung on windows to complement the overall interior, filled with living vegetation, bright and rich flowers, and perfectly highlight furniture and accessories made of natural wood.
Drawings on a white background can be very diverse - berries, fruits and flowers. Despite the length of the curtains, the lightness of the fabric used allows them to be used even on the smallest windows.
Advantages of short tulle
The advantages include arguments such as:
- Free approach to the windowsill;
- Light weight, making it possible to attach tulle to fairly light cornices;
- Basic care;
- Compression when placed in a window opening.
In small kitchens, the window sill can serve as a countertop or play the role of a compact table. Short tulle does not interfere with these decisions.
Expert recommendations:
- Small curtains and short tulle allow for effective use of the part of the wall that surrounds the window opening.
- It becomes possible to visually change the present proportions of space.
- Such tulle plays the role of a characteristic cursor of some styles.
Don't be afraid to experiment with window design. All attempts will certainly be crowned with success and will bring novelty, grace and individuality to the interior.
Italian curtains
If you only need a few touches to complement your interior, pay attention to the Italian style. Simplicity and conciseness can compete with the magnificent classic style. In the hands of a skilled designer, these curtains will highlight any interior with any color scheme.
The Italian style is dominated by minimalism, dark colors predominate, but light and transparent fabrics are most often used. Due to such combinations of the weight and shade of the fabric, moderate transmission of daylight is achieved. This is suitable for lovers of mystery and mystery.
Drawing
If ornament is an integral part of your interior, then choose fabrics for curtains with small floral or berry patterns. You can also choose discreet ornaments and small patterns.
The main condition is that all applied images should not stand out too much from the main background of the canvas. For example, these could be beige curtains with coffee-colored flowers.
Grandma's curtains
The style is very similar to country, but more subdued tones are used here. Most often, all that remains of the country style is a white or beige background, which is diluted with fabric inserts of a different light, for example, red or burgundy. In this way, both the simplicity of the products and the emphasis on home warmth and comfort are achieved.
This style is one of the most ideal for decorating rooms with small windows - because they cover only the lower half of the window, filling the room with a huge amount of natural light.
Wide stripes
Wide horizontal stripes running along the top or bottom of the canvas are a fashionable version of stripes. Here are classic beige and milky. And the “sun” is added by a yellow sofa by the window and a blanket.
The plane of the window sill is used creatively: porcelain figurines are displayed on it in a row. In this context, the watering can looks like an art object.
Author of the project: Angelika Kozintseva. Photo: Sergey Ananyev.
The plane of the window sill is used creatively: porcelain figurines are displayed on it in a row. In this context, the watering can looks like an art object.
Author of the project: Angelika Kozintseva. Photo: Sergey Ananyev.
Hourglass
Most often, this solution is used for narrow windows. For sewing, a single piece of light but durable fabric (organza or tulle) is used, which is attached to small cornices or strings at the top and bottom. The material, as a rule, is chosen in light colors - beige, white, the color of baked milk, light brown or gray. All kinds of bows, braid, and longitudinal lines look great.
In the middle, the canvas is intercepted with a ribbon, which can have the color that was used to sew the curtain itself, or another shade that can emphasize the overall interior of the room, the color of the window frame or furniture. Thanks to this element, this style resembles a huge hourglass, hence the name.
This is an ideal solution for small windows, since thanks to the interception of the canvas in the middle, space is created on the sides for the passage of daylight.
Photos of stylish options for small windows
We have compiled material that will allow you to wisely choose fabrics for draping small windows. But, so that what was written was supported visually, we compiled a selection of photo ideas for curtain design.
Roller curtains
If you want to achieve maximum ergonomics, it is recommended to use roller blinds. They are practically weightless, since either very thin plastic or light fabric is used to create them. Using manual force, they are rolled up onto a special roller, which allows you to control the length of the web at any time. Thanks to this, the choice of material shade is limitless - even if the fabric is dark brown or black, you can adjust the length of the curtain at any time to allow the required amount of light to pass through. They are attached to the top of the window frame, which saves you from searching for a suitable cornice.
Important
- When choosing material for sewing, you must not forget about the fire hazard of light and transparent fabrics. The most dangerous solutions in this regard would be long curtains made of weightless fabrics; they should not be used in the kitchen or nursery.
- You should also pay attention to solutions that use plastic - if it catches fire, it tends to instantly fill the room with acrid smoke. It should be used in well-ventilated areas.
- You should not use long curtains on windows that small children can approach - there is a chance that the child will pull it off, damaging the curtain, cornice, or be injured as a result of their fall.
© 2022 textiletrend.ru
Varieties of materials and fabrics
The following materials are used for sewing short curtains:
- Veil.
- Organza.
- Darkening.
- Goat.
- Linen.
- Chiffon.
- Sackcloth.
