Photo: zen.yandex.ru Healthy sleep requires not only a good mattress, the right temperature and comfortable linen, but also complete darkness. Therefore, even if you don’t like curtains or textiles in general, we don’t recommend giving up curtains, at least in the bedroom. And now we will tell you how to choose them and what to pay attention to!
Purpose and selection of fabrics
The bedroom is the place where a person spends a third of his life. Here he falls asleep and relaxes, and wakes up in the morning, receiving a charge for a new day.
Therefore, it is very important that the window design combines several functions:
- Created the necessary darkness
- Created a feeling of lightness and atmosphere
- Easily let in sunlight, but if necessary, made it possible to isolate yourself from it
- Meets decorative purposes and emphasizes the main interior decoration
- Created a feeling of bliss, warmth and comfort
Since curtains in the bedroom often have mutually exclusive functions, such as creating insulation and atmosphere, a combination of several fabrics would be optimal.
Heavy, opaque fabrics, such as velvet or thick linen, can create isolation and separation from the outside world. And light curtains made of bassist, silk or organza will add airiness.
Advice. For the bedroom it is better to choose natural fabrics: silk, linen or cotton. They are more expensive, but provide better air exchange in the room. These fabrics will last much longer than synthetic ones.
Third part: material
Depending on the fabric, the same shape can look completely different. Light chintz gives comfort and airiness, while heavy, dense velvet looks pompous and strict. Materials can be divided into two groups.
The first is synthetic. Among them:
- Jacquard . Dense fabric made of polymer threads has a satin shine, allows you to create complex folds, and is suitable for curtains with a clear shape. Sold in a variety of colors, the patterns are mostly floral.
- Crepe . Light, flowing fabric, usually plain.
- Polyester . Soft, lightweight fabric with a velvety surface.
- Acrylic . Heavy fabric similar to wool. It looks good, but over time, pellets form on the surface that need to be removed.
- Nylon . Lightweight, smooth fabric, often translucent.
Complete isolation from daylight
Synthetics can cause allergies, become electrified, attract dust, and fade in the sun. But at the same time, it can be washed in a machine at a temperature of forty degrees, ironed immediately after washing, hung up while still wet, without worrying that it will wrinkle. The price is small.
The second is natural fabrics. Among them:
- Cotton . A white, medium-weight fabric that loses color over time, becoming yellowish. It is easy to wash, does not attract dust, and lasts a long time.
- Linen . Heavy, dense fabric, from which amazing folds are formed. May shrink after washing.
- Wool . Smooth, soft fabric with excellent thermal insulation. It is beautiful, does not get dirty, but absorbs odors. Wash carefully, it is better to replace washing with dry cleaning.
- Silk . Thin, durable fabric that looks rich and noble. The folds are soft, easy to lay, and shimmer in the light. But - it fades in the sun and is very capricious in washing conditions, which is also better to replace with dry cleaning.
- Chintz . A colorful, lightweight fabric that has a pleasant texture, but is not suitable for sophisticated curtains.
- Tulle . An airy, sheer fabric that usually contains a pattern.
Synthetics can cause allergies
Natural fabrics do not cause allergies, last a long time, look better than synthetic ones, but they can be eaten by moths and require specific care: no bleaching, no too hot water. The ideal option would be to simply clean them using dry methods.
There are specific nuances that you need to remember when buying fabric:
- the fabric determines the shape - rigid for curly folds, light for soft ones;
- if you are going to make curtains with your own hands, select the fabric so that you need to care for it in one way - if the lining needs to be washed and the main fabric only needs to be cleaned, nothing good will come of it;
- before buying a large piece, try bringing a small piece of fabric into the room - the same silk changes completely depending on the lighting and color of the surrounding interior;
- when going for fabric and choosing one with a pattern, make sure that it is positioned correctly on the cut - otherwise there is a chance of getting curtains that will have vertical lines instead of horizontal ones, for example;
- Before sewing (or hanging) curtains for the first time, you need to wash them - if they shrink or fade, you will see it immediately, you will not have to change the ones you are already used to.
Natural fabrics can be dry cleaned
Advice: Fabrics that fade in the sun definitely need a backing. She will protect them.
Choosing curtains for the bedroom
When choosing the type of window design, there are several important points to consider:
- Which side of the world does the window in the bedroom face? The south and west sides will require shade during the summer heat. Therefore, light curtains definitely need to be combined with thick fabric. For the north or east side, on the contrary, it is better to choose lighter linen fabrics or Roman blinds made from a mat.
- What floor is the apartment on? If we are talking about rooms below the fourth floor, then it is better to choose curtains that limit the view as much as possible. This even applies to tulle or curtains. You can use opaque, lightweight cambric or silk as a curtain.
- If the bedroom is located in a private house, which is surrounded on all sides by a garden, then it is better to choose transparent and light curtains. Short curtains, or French draped curtains, would be quite appropriate here. A transparent curtain with a floral print will create a Provence style and fill the room with lightness and lightness.
- If the window faces a busy street, then the curtains, like the frames, will also serve as noise reduction and dust protection. In this case, it is better to give preference to long options made from the most fluffy or terry fabrics: tulle with lace or a relief pattern, velvet curtains.
Coral
It is better to choose textiles in coral tones if the bedroom faces north or northwest
Types of curtains for the bedroom
There are many different types of curtains, most of which are suitable for the bedroom.
Most of them are suitable for the bedroom:
- Classic curtains, which consist of two types of fabrics: heavy drapes and curtains. Models without any special frills are suitable for rooms in the Art Nouveau style.
- Classic curtains with additional elements: lambrequin, ties or fringe. These options are best chosen for large spaces. Here, heavy decorative elements will create a feeling of warmth and comfort. They are not suitable for small rooms.
- French curtains - light tulle, draped with flounces, will brighten up the wide windows that overlook the garden.
- Roman blinds would be appropriate in private homes or city apartments on the north and east side or as additional window shading on the south side.
- Roller blinds in the form of a mat in the bedroom will create the atmosphere of a southern resort.
Description Art Deco
A distinctive feature of this direction is the use of various decorations in one combination. In this way, it is possible to display all the greatness and richness of the style. In fact, the Art Deco style is used to add bright accents.
- The design direction is distinguished by its diversity.
- The main emphasis is on the repetition of geometric patterns with elements of an ethnic motif.
- The design includes the use of heavy types of fabric, which are most often made from natural velvet, silk and satin.
- In addition to them, multi-tiered drapery or gold clamps are used.
To decorate the bedroom, choose a contrasting combination. For example, black and white shades are considered a favorite color scheme. In addition to expensive decorations, these colors look luxurious and rich.
Curtains and interior styles
The choice of curtains for the bedroom also depends on the style of the interior. It is important that the neutral design can be easily changed using window treatments. For example, if you hang light curtains with floral prints in a room, this will give the entire interior the look of French Provence. And heavy curtains with a lambrequin will add classic pomp.
How to choose curtains to match your interior style:
- For a classic design, simple, even drapes or curtains are primarily suitable. It is better if they have a minimum of design, so they will not attract attention to themselves and will allow you to focus on yourself in the bedroom. The exception here is curtains, which serve as the main design element. Canvas with patterns of different textures can also be a good decorative option.
- For the Art Nouveau style, it is better to choose plain canvases with hidden fastenings under the ceiling. Hidden fastening of curtains visually enlarges the space and gives it more spaciousness.
- For Japanese style or minimalism, it is better to give preference to roller blinds or long, transparent tulle.
- For the loft style, curtains made of coarse linen are suitable. They best highlight the structure of brick and concrete.
- For a bright and minimalist high-tech look, roller blinds made from plain cotton fabrics are suitable.
- For the Arabian East, it is better to choose heavy velvet curtains with brocade fringe and heavy tassels.
Advice. Curtains made of thick fabrics do not have to be dark. It can be white, beige or pink shades.
The main purpose
If we take into account that the word curtains comes from “garder”, translated from English to protect, this product has another meaning, so airy materials are replaced by curtains that cover the window well.
Considering window decor as an element of window decoration, we can emphasize its main functional features, namely:
Window block decoration. Curtains change the window space, making strict lines an almost transparent, airy and comfortable space.
The peaceful atmosphere in the bedroom is conducive to a pleasant rest
Diffusing bright natural light. Designers use this opportunity to create an exclusive interior space in which light and gilded shades are in harmony.
Protecting the environment from burnout.
Creating an atmosphere of privacy during the day. Today this problem is quite common, because in a populated area it is difficult to be alone with your own thoughts, and you really want to be separated from everyone.
Curtain color scheme
Proper selection of colors in the bedroom helps you relax and feel privacy. For this room it is better not to choose bright or harsh colors.
The most suitable colors will be:
- White
- Pink
- Beige
- Blue
- Creamy
- Creamy pink
- Lilac
- Grey
- Violet
Important! You should be careful with white in the bedroom, as such curtains can quickly get dirty or create a cold feeling of sterility. To prevent this from happening, it is better to choose textured tulle with embroidery, lace or decoration and thick threads.
Gray color can make the interior too boring. Therefore, in this case, it is better to choose fabrics in light colors and use them in a room where there are other colors: pink, blue, lilac, green.
An interesting solution for curtains in the bedroom would be a combination of tulle of different colors. It can be multi-layered or created from pieces of colored fabrics hung in one row.
Whatever the curtains are in the bedroom, they should create coziness and warmth so that you want to truly relax in this room.
