Creating comfort in a children's room is a difficult task for parents. But the mood of the little resident of this space depends on how well everything is thought out. Here you should pay attention to every detail and window decoration as well. In our article we will talk about how to choose curtains for a girl’s nursery. And also about what types of curtains there are + photo selection.
What should be the curtains for a children's room?
The window design style must certainly match the entire surrounding environment. Curtains should not create disharmony in space. But if we are talking about a children's room, then they must also meet the following requirements:
- natural fabrics are preferred. Synthetic materials can negatively affect the child’s health, especially if he suffers from allergic reactions;
- curtains should be easy to care for so that it is not difficult to remove and wash them again. Therefore, fabrics that dry quickly and do not fade are recommended for a children's room. Pay attention to the resistance of the material to fading in the sun;
- the material must be selected according to density in accordance with natural light. If there is not enough light coming from the windows, you should not curtain it with thick curtains, depriving the room of light. Lightweight fabrics will be the best option in this case;
- An important role is played by the selection of color and texture of the material. The preferred tone is pastel.
For a teenage girl
During adolescence, most children have a desire to express themselves. And the window design of a room for a teenage girl should have expressive elements. Here are some ideas for designing curtains in a children's room for a teenage girl.
The window is a source of light, the curtain is a source of color. A bright highlight of the interior can be a classic rectangular opaque curtain in a rich color, the same as some decorative elements.
Classic translucent curtains with drawings of nature: trees, leaves, butterflies. But for a room whose windows face the sunny side, roller blinds or blinds are simply necessary.
A window decorated with day-night roller blinds in a light shade will look stylish and relaxed. They are universal for any age and the main color of the children's room interior.
Olive Roman blinds will perfectly highlight a large, irregularly shaped window. In tandem with bright details they will create a positive atmosphere.
The “disco” style can be created using a canopy curtain.
The theme of gadgets and social networks can be implemented when decorating the window of a teenager’s room.
Materials
When choosing curtains for a children's room, natural materials such as linen and cotton remain the leaders. But mixed fabrics are considered the best option; a certain amount of synthetic fibers makes them more practical: they are less susceptible to color loss, are easier to wash and dry faster.
You should not rely on expensive material. Some children love to experiment and may well paint or cut them. It is more advisable to choose neutral and natural shades. Growing up, the girl will want to change the environment in her room and make curtains, for example, in a more daring solution.
Fabric density
For a girl's room, fairly dense, but light, soft fabrics are suitable. Curtains should fit into the interior, but not burden it. Modern fabrics solve any problem - they soften the angular lines of rooms, hide cramped spaces, and romanticize even a dull view outside the window.
If you are installing blinds or a thick screen for blackout in a child's room, you can afford the lightest main curtains that let in more light.
Types of curtains
Next, look at the photos for examples of different types of curtains.
Classic
The classic window design option is the most popular for any room in the house. The children's room is no exception, where soft shades and simple designs most often reign. It is with them that curtains and flooring are combined without frills.
A room where there is not enough daylight can be decorated with tulle, of which there are many options. It can be classic white or beige.
For sunny rooms, combinations of tulle with thick curtains or complex three-layer options that shade the room are suitable.
Rolled
The current trend is the use of roller blinds. They can be placed on the windows either independently or in combination with light curtains. Their designs and colors are so varied that it is not at all difficult to match them to your interior.
Roller blinds can be made with embossing, when the rays of the sun penetrating through it are projected onto the walls in the form of a pattern. By raising or lowering them during the day you can adjust the level of illumination in the room.
Roman
This type of curtain is a design that allows you to lower and raise the canvas to the desired height. They are practical, versatile and will fit perfectly into any room design.
Roman blinds are suitable for a little princess's room, thanks to their optimal length and ease of care. You can install a different material on the installed mechanism, both in color and texture, depending on the child’s preferences.
Short curtains
The most ideal option for parents of a baby, when the issue of safety and practicality comes first. Then short curtains are most preferable, for example, to the window sill or a little lower, which the baby cannot reach.
Drawing
So, we have decided on the main color of the curtains for the little princess’s room. But plain textiles look quite boring in such a playful room as a nursery.
The pattern on the curtains in the girl’s room is selected according to the following recommendations
The basic rule is that the color of the curtains or the pattern on them should echo the color or pattern of the wallpaper or textile elements of the interior.
Traditionally, girls choose curtains with a pattern of small or large polka dots, Vichy or tartan, and also with a floral pattern.
In a narrow nursery in the shape of a pencil case, by the way, there will be curtains with wide horizontal stripes. This print visually expands the space. Low ceilings will appear higher if you hang curtains with wide vertical stripes or with a vertically elongated print, such as a floral pattern, on the windows.
Large and bright prints visually “eat up” the volume of the room. If the size of the nursery is small, the pattern on the curtains should be small and not too conspicuous.
Little girls under 12 years of age usually like cute, funny pictures: cartoon characters, fairies, princesses, hearts, bows, candies.
Older girls may like curtains with a damask pattern, floral motifs, images of fashionable women's jewelry, shoes, and cosmetics.
What curtains are suitable for a window with a balcony?
This type of window for any room is not easy to design, because you need to take into account not only the aesthetic aspect, but also the comfort when opening the balcony door. Long versions of two components are more appropriate here. They hide the bottom of the door and make it easy to open.
If you don’t use your balcony often, you can choose Roman or roller blinds.
Colors and prints
The color of the curtains should be in harmony with the design of the room and match the preferences of the young housewife. It is better to choose shades depending on the location of the room: a warm color will help to brighten the northern side, and a cool color will “cool” the southern side a little.
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Designers advise focusing attention in the room on one or more details. Such an accent can be a bright curtain in a room where the rest of the details are painted in pale shades.
If the room is already bright enough, then the curtain should become almost invisible.
It is not uncommon to choose textiles with various prints. The canvases are decorated with butterflies, birds, cute animals, flowers, and geometric shapes.
Striped models, which are quite popular, are also suitable for growing girls.
Pay attention to the stripes of different textures. One sheet may contain inserts of material different in density and color from the main one. This will give a special atmosphere to the room. The patchwork technique has rightfully gained popularity for its effectiveness in interior decoration.
Beautiful ideas
When choosing curtains for a nursery, do not overload the space. If flowers, peas, stars, etc. are scattered across the curtains, then the rest of the space should not contain prints.
The only exception is the repetition of the pattern on the bed linen or on one of the walls. It looks quite stylish.
In a neutral room, you can hang a photo curtain with a pattern, for example, from a girl’s favorite cartoon. This solution looks original, but as the child’s interests change, it may lose its relevance.
Any curtain, even the saddest in shape and color, can be enlivened by accessories. These can be any Velcro appliqués that can be easily moved, or elegant tiebacks. Brooches will help create draperies that will create a romantic atmosphere in the room.
