Window decoration without curtains
A window opening without curtains is a modern trend. Panoramic windows are installed to visually expand the space of the room, demonstrate a beautiful landscape, and a view of the street. Designers do not recommend covering a beautiful panorama with curtains. It is enough to tint the glass with a special film to reduce the penetration of sunlight into the room by almost 80%.
Podium bed by the window Source www.archilovers.com
Maximum open windows are a characteristic detail of Scandinavian interiors. In the climatic conditions of northern countries, cloudy days predominate, so they try to fill the room with as much daylight as possible.
Windows with stained glass are already a decorative element; they do not require additional decoration.
One of the purposes of curtain fabric is to close the interior from prying eyes. If the frames are glazed with frosted glass, then such a need disappears. A similar effect is achieved using decorative transparent films. They allow light to pass through and the room is not visible from the outside. Using film stained glass, you can decorate a window with an unusual pattern or make photo printing.
A fashionable design technique is to decorate the windows (lower part) in the form of a small sofa. For this purpose, the window sill is expanded. Curtains do not fit into this interpretation.
Blinds and curtains Source domosedi.ru
Interior decoration without curtains
Modern design sometimes does not include curtains, because there are many alternatives to fabrics that do not need to be cleaned or ironed. Without curtains, the window design looks like this:
- Liquid sunscreen applied to windows.
- Glass from mirrors, working as a light reflector.
- Light-scattering or frosted glass.
- Tinted window.
- Blinds.
A more expensive innovation is electromechanical windows, in which you just press a button and the windows become opaque.
Options for decorating windows with curtains
What influences the design of windows with curtains:
- interior styling;
- size and shape of the room;
- ceiling height;
- dimensions, window size and type;
- the side of the world towards which the window opening is facing;
- textile decoration of the room.
Blue curtains for a room in a classic style Source lanita-shtor.com.ua
An unusual solution for a small room Source dizain.guru
There are many options for window design, for any type of opening, the tastes and preferences of the owners play a decisive role.
Curtain designers have already created trending recommendations for window decoration. In a room with a low ceiling and a small window, massive multi-layer curtains look a little heavy. This window decor will fit well into an interior with large windows and bay windows. The minimalist interpretation gravitates towards the laconic content of decorating the window opening. For the sunny side, it is appropriate to use curtains that will protect from direct sunlight. The windows on the north side are designed taking into account that daylight penetrates into the room as much as possible. Traditionally, curtains come in a single ensemble with textile decoration. It is not necessary to repeat the texture and colors, but the color scheme can overlap with the upholstery of upholstered furniture and its accessories.
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See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in installing windows and doors.
Curtain options
Window openings can be designed in a variety of design ideas. The design can be classic, minimalist or even mixed. In order for your living space to comply with modern fashion trends, you will need to take a closer look at all types of curtains.
Room with bay window
A bay window in a room always looks impressive. The decor of the window opening should favorably emphasize this expressiveness. Curtains for a bay window are selected depending on the purpose of the room.
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The design of a bay window in the living room depends on the size of the window and the size of this part of the room. As a rule, in the bay window, if space allows, a dining room is arranged. Multi-layer curtains in a classic style with lambrequins and a light curtain will give a solemn look. Thick curtains are appropriate on the sunny side. Airy tulle will complement and, at the same time, neutralize some of the “heaviness and pomposity” of dense fabrics. Austrian and French curtains gathered in beautiful transverse folds look impressive in a bay window.
Living room in a classic style Source otvertka.net
In modern style, a combined version of blinds, “rims” and light curtain fabric is used.
In the case where the bay window is reserved for a seating area and upholstered furniture is installed in it, it would be logical to hang short, vertically rising Austrian or French curtains.
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What is better, plain curtains or with a pattern?
The most successful curtains are plain ones, because they fit absolutely any design and will fit even into the most unusual interior. The color palette of curtains can be the lightest or even very dark, it all depends on the task and type of room.
If the room contains plain furniture and carpets, then choosing the color of the curtains to match them will be a sure-fire option.
Bay window in kitchen and bedroom
The kitchen is the working part of the house or apartment. Traditionally, a corner with a bay window is reserved for a dining group. Curtains in the kitchen should be practical and at the same time serve as decor. Vertical systems, Austrian, English, and French curtains are suitable for these purposes.
Design of a semicircular window Source museum-design.ru
In the style of minimalism, laconic “rims” are organic. Decorating a kitchen bay window with pleated blinds is a practical and interesting solution. They are adjustable vertically from below and from above.
The bay window in the bedroom is used as a sitting corner or office. It is important to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal. Thick curtains are used to regulate the penetration of sunlight. Curtain fabric will add an element of lightness. An organic combination of vertically rising curtains and curtains. Mostly fabrics in pastel colors are used. Accessories and decorative elements, ruffles, bows, and tiebacks will add additional comfort. The fabric is collected in horizontal and vertical folds.
Bedroom combined with a balcony Source topdesignspb.ru
Curtains with eyelets
Eyelets are one of the most practical and reliable ways of attaching curtains to a baguette - these are steel or plastic rings integrated into the upper part of the curtain, through which a cornice is threaded. Such window decor can be made from almost any type of fabric, with or without coloring.
Thanks to the eyelets, curtains or curtains can move freely horizontally without losing their shape. Eyelets allow you to create perfect vertical folds that visually increase the height of your room.
Fashion trends
Fashion sensitively captures the moods and aesthetic preferences of its time. If previously multilayer curtains with lambrequins dominated, now there has been a shift towards simpler and more concise solutions. The rule of good form is to decorate windows with curtains without additional decor, freely falling to the floor. The emphasis is on the interesting texture of the fabric and color scheme.
Beige curtains for windows in the office Source kraslen.ru
Choice of color, print and texture
The modern style of interior design advocates the use of neutral colors for finishing and selection of furniture. In this case, when choosing drapery for a window, two options open up. In the first case, you can support the general concept and choose a textile tone for windows in a general neutral palette. Most often, white is chosen as the background for curtains; all shades of gray and beige are used for curtains. In the second option, curtains or drapes become the color accent of the interior (most often the only one, less often a bright color is repeated in the textile design of the recreation area in the living room or bedroom).
It's no secret that a vertical stripe on curtains visually “stretches” the room in height, while a horizontal stripe visually increases the volume of the room. But if you can choose a small stripe for a vertical print arrangement, then for a horizontal one it is better to stick with three or four wide stripes. The ideal color combination is two neutral and one bright stripe. With this arrangement of shades, the curtains will be bright enough to attract attention, but not colorful enough to irritate the eyes of the owners of the room.
The golden rule “choose curtains with a pattern if the walls of the room are decorated in a single color and vice versa - single-color drapery for a room with printed surfaces” has not been canceled. Despite the fact that total wall decoration with a print is becoming less and less common in modern rooms, the pattern is still used as accent wall decor. For such rooms it is necessary to choose monochromatic colors for textile window decoration.
Fabric with a light metallic sheen is perfect as a material for making curtains in a modern interior. Even if the design of the room does not use shiny elements, fittings or accessories, the slight shine of ideal vertical folds on the curtains will add some gloss to the character of the interior.
Curtain design options for low windows
What to do if the window opening is low? There is a visual disproportion of heights from the frame to the ceiling and floor. The situation becomes more complicated if the window is narrow. The functional purpose of curtains is to neutralize this effect.
Roman curtains in a children's room Source dekormyhome.ru
Several design techniques are used:
- The cornice is hung high, near the ceiling. Additionally, the LED lighting hidden behind the cornice will “raise” the window.
- Curtains are made wider than the window frame, making the opening seem larger.
- It is appropriate to use a light lambrequin; English or French curtains are suitable.
- Curtains hung from a ceiling cornice hidden in a niche look advantageous.
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Using these techniques will help level out the disproportion in the size and location of the window.
Ideas for decorating curtains for windows with complex shapes
Non-standard window shapes are often found on attic floors. For technical reasons, due to the design features of the attic, it is difficult to install window openings of a standard rectangular shape. Dormer window configurations:
- round or oval;
- triangular;
- in the form of a rhombus, trapezoid;
- inclined attic.
Another category of windows with complex shapes includes balcony blocks. For the purpose of decorating a room, windows are made in the form of an arch.
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Photos of interesting ideas for decorating windows in the living room
Photos of window decoration in the apartment in the living room can be found on the Internet. A large selection of options will help you choose the style for any living room.
Design options for non-standard window designs
It is necessary to decide on goal setting, emphasize the non-standard shape of the window, or vice versa, try to disguise the unusual configuration of the window opening. In the first case, they emphasize the shape of the window, in the second, they try to align and disguise the window opening. When they focus on highlighting the contour of the window, the geometry of the cornices and curtains, they repeat the shape of the window opening. If they want to harmonize a window opening, they use other techniques.
Exposed beams in the interior Source modaokon.in.ua
Transparent tulle for window decoration
Often in modern design projects you can find rooms whose windows are decorated only with translucent tulle. Most often, such rooms are bedrooms, for adults or children.
In this children's bedroom, not only the window, but also part of the walls and the sloping ceiling of the attic room are decorated with translucent white tulle.
In principle, window decoration is not typical for the loft style, but there are exceptions. For huge windows, which used to be in industrial premises, to soften the brutality of industrial decoration and bedroom furnishings, you can safely use snow-white tulle with many vertical folds.
Design options for oval, arched, round windows
Window openings of this shape are an architectural solution designed to decorate the interior and exterior of the house.
You can emphasize the expressiveness of a window opening using some techniques: do not use the arched part, leave it open, decorate with curtains the part of the window that goes below the arched opening. You can also use special arched cornices to repeat the shape of the window. Cross curtains with tiebacks will fit well into this concept.
Rich curtains for the living room Source podborshtor.ru
Design of windows with a non-standard geometric shape:
- the use of inclined cornices;
- “rims” with multi-level cornices;
- you can decorate the window opening with an asymmetrical lambrequin and curtains;
- hide the irregular shape of the frame using a straight curtain that extends beyond the window geometry.
Cornices made of bendable plastic allow you to beautifully design windows of non-standard shape.
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Types of curtains
Today there are a large number of types of curtains; when choosing, the overall style of the interior must be taken into account. New ideas can be found on the Internet.
Straight curtains with eyelet fastenings are often used in modern living room interiors
Combinations of different types of curtains are often used to decorate windows.
Thick curtains combine perfectly with light thread curtains
Roman
Roman curtains are considered one of the types of curtains. They fit into folds when lifted up. The design is a single piece. The strips are threaded through the fabric at equal distances from each other. They are attached to a special mechanism through which control is carried out. Weighting parts are traditionally located in the lower part.
Roman models are suitable for window decoration in a wide variety of styles
Roman blind models:
- with uniform folds;
- cascading drapery - created by dense fabric and special cut.
Roman blinds are a classic design with even pleats suitable for creating a minimalist look.
Cascading curtains look more lush and rich
When raised, Roman blinds are pulled together with special cords, resulting in the formation of voluminous waves and folds, which are called scallops. These curtains are ideal for spacious rooms with large window openings. They are ideal for decorating arched openings. A large number of folds looks especially harmonious in one arc. The length of the canvas should reach the floor; when the curtain is raised, the window sill should remain hidden.
French
French style is borrowed from ancient interiors. This drapery is massive and can be decorative. The main feature of the canvas is considered to be high density, dark color, and the presence of patterns. A theater curtain is traditionally made in this style. French curtains are ideal for creating office interiors, cabinets, and kitchens.
French curtains make the interior much cozier and more comfortable
Blinds
When decorating a window in a room or living room, vertical and horizontal blinds can also be used.
Horizontal blinds visually expand the room
Vertical blinds visually elongate the room in height
Curtains with lambrequins
Lambrequin is an element of classical style with notes of a palace ceremonial style. Lambrequin is the decor of the top part of curtains. There are hard and soft types of decors. Before starting to sew complex curtains with lambrequins, craftsmen draw a sketch. Based on it, the fabric footage is calculated.
Cozy living room Source roomester.ru
Types of lambrequins:
- svagi, arched pieces of fabric from folds over the cornice;
- chill mold, a transversely assembled lambrequin that separates the swags and crossovers;
- frill, the end of the upper part of the curtains in the form of asymmetrically vertically assembled fabric elements;
- bell, dividing central element of the lambrequin;
- festoons, puffs, decorative elements of lambrequins made of gathered fabric.
In the classics, lambrequins are a natural element of the stylistic design of the interior. In a modern interpretation, a lambrequin can act as a separate, laconic, independent element in the design of a window opening.
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Selecting fabric for curtains in accordance with the style of the room
Among the wide range of textiles from which curtains are made, several of the most popular ones stand out. When choosing, you should take into account the interior style of the room in which the curtains are selected.
Velvet
The noble material conveys a feeling of elegance and luxury. It seems soft due to the presence of short fibers. You can determine the quality of velvet by the pile, which should be dense, without falling out or splitting. This fabric makes very beautiful curtains, suitable for classical style, as well as rococo and baroque. Fringe, tassels, and braid are used to decorate curtains.
Atlas
Elegant textiles valued for their unique decorative properties. It looks elegant, but has a high density; it is used to create draperies, decorated with ruffles and ruffles.
Plain curtains fit organically into both strict classic and modern designs. Windows curtained with silver satin are an ideal solution for high-tech style. Often the material is used to create interesting interiors in the hall or living room.
Cotton
It is one of the most common materials of natural origin. Cotton is environmentally friendly, absorbs moisture well, and is pleasant to the touch. Curtains made from this fabric are used to decorate minimalist interiors. Canvas with flowers or floral patterns is ideal for Provence and country styles. Cotton is often used in country houses and cottages.
Cotton curtains are an excellent solution for a memorable kitchen interior
Linen
In their pure form, curtains are not cheap at all, so linen is often mixed with other materials to enhance its positive properties. Linen goes well with natural wood and textiles, suitable for Scandinavian, marine, ethnic and rustic styles. The canvas completely covers the window opening from ceiling to floor.
In the photo you can see the decoration of the windows with tulle, made from linen and complemented with embroidery. The main colors are light grey, white and beige.
Linen tulle in soothing colors will appeal to lovers of natural materials
Silk
The natural material was known in ancient times; today its synthetic analogue is widespread. The fabric has a variety of textures: textured, monofilament, shaped, twisted. Not only curtains, but also decorative items are made from silk. The ideal styles for using curtains are classic and oriental.
Organza
This is a transparent thin fabric, which is made from silk, viscose and polyester, and comes in glossy and matte finishes. The material is painted in monochrome shades or decorated with colored patterns. Organza curtains suit any style. Sheer curtains are worth choosing if you want to highlight the beauty of flower pots or the wonderful view that opens behind the double-glazed windows.
Lace
Lace curtains with elegant patterns are back in fashion. Airy canvases bring softness and tenderness to the room; they are used in the interior of kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms. You can decorate a room in a Mediterranean or Provence style with lace.
Jacquard
The fabric is practical and luxurious, harmonizing with any interior. The main feature of the material is the presence of a complex ornament with a large number of small details. Jacquard is strong and durable, looks impressive next to tulle.
Kisey, curtains made of beads, bugles
Thread curtains (or muslin) are made of individual threads connected along the top edge into a single fabric. They transmit light and at the same time serve as protection from sunlight. They look interesting in the interior. Manufacturers offer a large assortment of muslins of different colors with decoration. For example, gold and silver threads and beads are woven into the structure of the threads.
Spectacular curtains made of glass beads and beads will decorate the living room. Crystal curtains can become an independent element of window decor, or appear in combination with a curtain fabric. Additional lighting will make the beads strung on threads sparkle and shimmer.
Curtains made of beads Source opora-stroy.ru
Original solutions
Photo printing on curtains is an alternative to painting on the wall or panel. Apply the image to roller and sliding curtains. Japanese curtains, mounted on guides, with an expressive image of a landscape, look beautiful.
Curtains on windows can stand out with an unusual color scheme. For example, canvases are made from bright, colorful fabrics. They seem to accumulate shades that are used for interior decoration.
Sometimes decorative elements act as an expressive accent on curtains. For this purpose, buboes, fringes, bows, and non-standard shaped tiebacks are used.
Fringe: pom-poms for curtains Source art-interior.moscow
Curtains in the kitchen and nursery can receive an additional practical purpose with an element such as pockets sewn onto them. On one side, a pocket made of fabric of a different color is a bright decor, and on the other, a child can hide his drawings, his favorite toy, or put his pencils there. In the kitchen, you can store various useful little things in pockets and put away recipes for your favorite dishes.
Sliding curtains
The simplest, most practical, common and universal way to decorate windows, which is suitable for any room of any style, is sliding curtains. Two strips of fabric, suspended from the cornice with clothespins, rings or grommets, can be used for window decoration either independently or in combination with curtains. Made from any fabric, plain or patterned. They can be assembled using clips or interceptions, decorated with fringe and tassels.
Bright print on curtains
A colorful, bright pattern of curtains can radically change the appearance of a room. If your room is decorated in light neutral tones using plain wallpaper or an unobtrusive pattern, then bright printed curtains can become an accent and focal point.
A large floral pattern on the curtains became the decoration of the living room-office. The color of the window decoration echoes the textiles of the pillows and decorative elements, and the steel shine of the cornices repeats the material of the base of the table lamp, creating a harmonious interior.
If it were not for the bright pattern on the curtains, the interior of this office with a small home library would be very modest in the manifestation of color.
For an eclectic living room with snow-white walls, a bright print of curtains looks accentuated, giving the room a feeling of spring freshness and full of color.
A bright pattern can be applied not only to curtains, but also to translucent curtains. A Scandinavian-style bedroom with a restrained interior needed an element of brightness and surprise.
Sliding curtains on open curtain rods
Often curtain rods, in addition to their main function of supporting curtains. They also serve a decorative purpose, acting as an accent, connecting or original element of the interior.
Curtains with horizontal stripes not only add variety to the color palette of the room, act as an accent or link between contrasting color spots in the decor, but also visually expand the space when the window is curtained.
The original way to attach curtains to curtain rods is to throw the fabric through the tube of the device; in this case, you do not need rings or clothespins. To remove the curtains for washing, just detach the curtain rod knobs and pull the fabric together. The whole composition looks original and fresh.
Hiding the curtain rod
A cornice or strings that are attached to the ceiling or into a niche between layers of drywall allow you to create curtains that will make the room appear higher.
Clamps, interceptions and more
In some interiors, curtains are intercepted with the help of special devices solely for decorative purposes, in others, I pursue the functional load of the decor of window openings. But the important thing is that in both cases, the windows look well designed and attractive.
Jacquard curtains always look luxurious, expensive and representative. Jacquard is a high-tech material, in the production of which detailed elaboration of the ornament is used. The result is an imitation of embroidery and appliqué. The density of the fabric depends on the production method; the pattern can also be varied. Classic, baroque or empire curtains are perfect for making from this type of fabric. If you want to create a warm and cozy atmosphere in the room, then the elegance and aristocracy of jacquard curtains will help you with this.
Pleated curtains
A popular type of blinds, they are attached directly to the window frame. Made of polyester with impregnations that prevent contamination and repel dust.
Their advantage is versatility:
- mounted on any window frame, including non-standard shapes, roof windows;
- free vertical adjustment;
- a day-night pleated of two panels allows light to pass through and masks the window;
- adjustment is possible using a remote control.
They produce canvases in different colors, so you can match them to any interior.
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Australian curtains
Designers call them “scalloped”. A distinctive feature of the curtains is that they are beautifully gathered into elegant folds that gracefully fall to the floor. Or, if this is a short version of the curtains, they end with a rounded flounce, sometimes additionally decorated with fringe.
French curtains for the bedroom Source opora-stroy.ru
English, French, Austrian curtains are types of vertical fabric curtains that are height-adjustable by special mechanisms. In the modern version, remote control is also possible. They differ in the characteristics of drapery. They are practical to use. They bring a mood of comfort and a touch of “glamor” to the decor of the room.
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Austrian curtains
They successfully combine the pomp of French models and the simplicity of Roman mechanisms. Folds in the fabric appear only when pulled together; in the lowered position, the curtains are straight and smooth. Almost any fabric can be used, but preference is given to airy materials. Austrian models can be hung in the bedroom, hall or living room.
The products look harmonious in classic interiors. When the length is below the window sill, the curtain will completely cover the window, and luxurious festoons will form below.
