The ancient Roman philosopher and poet Titus Lucretius Carus noted: “along with the passage of time, the meaning of things changes.” The desire for change and renewal, including in the interior, is a natural human desire, inherent in nature. A simple and effective way to change and “refresh” a common room is to update the curtains in the living room. Changing window curtains will update the interior. Selecting curtains for the living room after renovation is an important detail in the design concept. Let's look at how to choose the right fabric and shape of curtains, and look at fashion trends and expert recommendations.
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Traditional living room
The classic style initially presupposes the presence of luxury and wealth in the interior, so products made from dense and expensive textiles: satin, velvet, brocade and jacquard will become an indispensable attribute of the living room.
Fabrics with patterns are suitable for walls with a monochromatic color, and for textured wallpaper or silk-screen printing, a plain fabric would be the right solution.
What to look for
By adhering to certain rules, you can make the ideal choice of curtains:
- pale shades of the hall will look different with bright curtains;
- in a bright hall it is logical to use light or plain curtains;
- the geometric pattern of the wallpaper suggests the presence of a similar pattern on the curtains;
- wallpaper with flowers with stems and leaves - choose a fabric that contains either only flowers or leaves (the opposite option is possible).
The next factor is the color of the curtains in the living room. How not to make a mistake with shades of colors.
Provence in the living room
This direction is distinguished by romantic notes in the design, so in order for the curtains to fully match the interior, it is preferable to choose a material in pastel colors.
- For example, lavender, mint or cream.
- French curtains, lambrequins and openwork curtains are almost ideal for this purpose.
- It is advisable to maintain all this romantic splendor in harmony with the color of the walls and upholstery.
Village in the city
Natural or rustic motifs can always be traced in a “country” interior. Accordingly, embroidery, checkered patterns and various floral patterns are quite acceptable for curtains in the living room.
The material is usually used with a rough texture: It can be burlap, matting or canvas.
Ruffles and various crocheted decorative elements are suitable as decorations.
Styles
Modern style
Originality and uniqueness are characteristic of custom-made curtains in a modern style. Curtains in natural tones will help refresh the room. Curtains made using modern technologies will appeal to lovers of this style.
Classic
Classic styles are characterized by the following fabrics: velvet, silk, cotton. Such curtains will look luxurious. The design composition directly influences the selection of the color of the curtains or pattern on the canvas. There are different options for mounting on the cornice.
Provence
French aristocrats discovered this style direction. It is characterized by rococo or classicism with an admixture of rustic motifs. Curtains for this style are light and unpretentious. The favorites among fabrics of this type are cotton fabric, linen, chintz, muslin and cambric. The fabrics should not be heavy, but can be dense.
High tech
It involves a combination of contrasting shades, for example, curtains, half made in black and white. As a rule, such curtains are sewn to order. Electric curtain rods, which can be lifting and sliding for this type of curtain, are not uncommon.
Minimalism
Such curtains include blinds, Japanese and Roman fabrics. The absence of bright colors will be a sign of minimalism. Bamboo, flax or wicker are usually used to make them.
Chalet decoration
The interior of the living room of a hunting lodge is chalet style. The fireplace area is, as a rule, an accent area, and the rest of the composition is built around it.
- Decorative elements include deer antlers and heads of wild animals on the walls, and most often bear skins on the floor.
- Whether they are real or not is not important, but in any case, velor curtains in the interior are what is required.
- Canvases made of plain fabric, dark gray or brown are suitable.
French curtains
When decorating a room in a classic style, French curtains are most often used. They look like a cascade of wavy frills made of expensive shiny fabric. Such decoration, and there is no other way to call it, can be seen in theaters, museums or palaces.
Main functions of the hall
The purpose of the room allocated for the hall has different functions, depending on the area of the house or apartment. In the classic version, this is a dance room and a room for receiving guests.
Increasingly, due to the limitation of usable space in the apartment, additional functions are assigned to the hall. They are also used as:
- the dining room, setting tables during significant dates for the family;
- resting places for household members and house guests;
- rooms for music practice, because this is the most suitable place for these purposes;
- cinema room for watching films in a home cinema.
Austrian curtains
A whole canvas with sewn cords is called an Austrian curtain. The principle of operation is as follows: when lifted, the cords tighten the material.
- Thus, folds are formed in the lower part, reminiscent of garlands - the so-called festoons.
- Almost any material is suitable for sewing, so fitting Austrian curtains into any interior will not be difficult.
English curtains
Analogue of Austrian curtains. They differ in that the canvas is attached to only two tapes with an indentation from the edges (as a rule, it is about fifteen centimeters), and when lifted, a smooth arc is formed in the center of the window.
How to choose fabric?
Taking into account the characteristics and properties of the materials, you can choose the most suitable option.
- The choice of fabric depends on the style of the curtain and how it is draped. These can be either thick folds or thinner ones.
- The material for curtains will also depend on the functionality of the room, because windows can decorate the hallway, staircase and even the bathroom.
- For better sun protection, choose thicker fabrics.
- Light, soft fabrics are best for north-facing rooms.
Japanese curtains
The Land of the Rising Sun has its own view on such an important attribute of the interior.
But it’s quite difficult to call this design curtains.
- This is a canvas stretched over a rigid frame. The structure is inserted into the window opening.
- The canvas slides along guides fixed at the top, or at the top and bottom of the window - this is reminiscent of sliding cabinet doors.
Mounting methods
They are not particularly diverse. As a rule, this is a cornice, which is a horizontal crossbar.
- Most often, this is a pipe, and curtains move along it - loops, all kinds of clips or eyelet rings are sewn into the canvas.
- The last option is the most convenient, but the metal eyelets rattle quite a lot when sliding, so it is still advisable to purchase their wooden or plastic counterparts.
- The cornice also has a decorative value, which means you need to choose it taking into account the style and overall interior of the room.
If you plan to install non-sliding curtains, then they are hung directly on the cornice itself, and all kinds of tiebacks are used to fix the folds: these can be thin ribbons, ropes, cords - in general, anything that is suitable for these purposes and will look organic in the interior.
Window decoration ideas
People with a rich imagination and a desire to transform the interior of their home beyond recognition, even at low cost, using inexpensive materials, can achieve the desired effect. The idea for modern curtains can be borrowed from famous designers.
There are so many home decorating options available on websites that it is difficult not to choose at least one idea.
Modern curtains can decorate your interior design. Even in a room that hasn't been renovated for a long time, you can create the illusion of newness, magic and perhaps even glamor.
With the help of lambrequins you can create the most unusual patterns. Old curtains can be a new beginning, they just need to be replaced with interesting and unusual stitching, curtain rods or brackets.
The purpose of the idea of modern curtains is to hide any shortcomings and shortcomings in the renovation process and highlight the shortcomings of the created style.
For a small living room
The biggest problem when choosing curtains is the small area of the room. To minimize it, it is worth remembering several principles for selecting textiles.
- In spacious rooms, a large cage and a variety of patterns will suit the court, as they say. In living rooms with a small area, all these delights are more than inappropriate. It is worth paying attention to Japanese or Roman blinds: they are presented in a very wide range.
- In small rooms, it is advisable to use curtains to cover the entire wall with the window opening, rather than dividing it into parts. If the width of the fabric does not allow this, then the color of the fabric should match the color of the walls, and not contrast with it.
- When low ceilings are a bonus to a small room area, this problem is solved as follows: the cornice should be fixed to the ceiling or put it in a pre-prepared niche. All that remains is to disguise it with stucco or border to match the color of the ceiling.
- French, Austrian or English curtains are completely unsuitable for small living rooms. Simple ceiling-to-floor canvases will look more organic, perhaps with small vertical folds: they will visually increase the height of the ceiling.
A well-chosen fabric color is the key to successful window design. Matching the shade of patterns on the wallpaper or upholstery, it will always help the room look impressive, no matter what style it is decorated in.
In the case of a monochromatic wall color, it is advisable to choose a material with a small and unobtrusive pattern; as an addition, sew a tablecloth or bedspread from the same fabric.
Considering, if possible, all the listed subtleties, the living room can easily be turned into a place filled with comfort. It will be possible to comfortably spend your free time with your family and chat with friends.
High tech
For high-tech lovers, it is best to use different types - curtains and blinds, pleated blinds, Roman blinds and Japanese panels.
