Modern curtains - the best selection of 2022 with photos and descriptions

Shape of modern curtains

Curtain shapes are different:

• Multilayer curtains are mainly used in living room decoration. They combine two types of fabric, one must be plain, and the second with a pattern.
• Asymmetrical curtains, if one side of the fabric is much longer than the other.
• Lambrequins are usually rectangular in shape with straight lines.
• Transparent curtains should also cover part of the wall. These curtains will visually add more volume to the room and fill it with lightness.
• Roller blinds are used when choosing minimalism in any room.
• Short curtains are a good option for small rooms. They will cover only part of the window, filling it with sunlight and enlarging the room.

Functional purpose of curtains

Curtains also have important functional significance:

• cover the room from the sun;
• block personal space from prying eyes;
• protect from dust.

Well-chosen curtains can visually expand a small room. Curtains can be used as a bright accent in a simple interior.

Even the absence of curtains is rather a design ploy, part of the stylistic design of the room. In general, the importance of curtains in the interior is difficult to overestimate.

Fabric selection

They offer a wide variety of materials for curtains: cotton, velvet, as well as muslin or voile. Light organza, silk, linen, exotic bamboo.

Natural materials are much better. Curtain fabric should have an asymmetrical pattern and small details.

The color of the curtains depends on the decor of the house and its purpose. Then you can focus on fashion 2022. Experts recommend purple, lilac, olive or lilac colors for this style.

When choosing curtains for a room where you are going to be during the day, you need to choose light and light fabrics. If you will be in the room in the evenings, then you should use curtains made of thick fabrics and soothing colors.

These include: sky, sea, turquoise and all shades of gray. You can use fabrics with different patterns, checks or stripes.

Tips for decorating curtains in the living room

For a small living room, simple floor-to-ceiling options, bamboo products and roller blinds are more suitable. It is also possible to use small Roman blinds of a simple design. An abundance of draperies and decor in small rooms is definitely out of place.

A good option for interior curtains in a small living room is to remove the cornice into a specially prepared niche. This will help solve the problem of a low ceiling. The textile fabric can be either dense or thin, depending on the design of the room and its lighting.

Another option for rooms with low ceilings is to fix the cornice directly under the ceiling.

If there are several windows in the room, it is recommended to decorate them in the same style. They should not differ in the design of the cornice and the material of the curtains.

Fashion trends 2022

Consider the modern design of curtains 2022:

1. Classic rectangular drapes with various decorations (inserts). A good combination with curtains and all kinds of lambrequins.

2. Roller blinds are used for small rooms or offices. They are easy to care for, do not wrinkle, and do not change color. You can change their length by adjusting the flow of light.

3. French curtains are folded horizontally, monochromatic in color with sewn-in scallops. Lawn, satin or organza, and silk are perfect for them. They can also be raised.

4. Roman curtains made of transparent fabrics, the bottom is elegantly gathered with ribbons in the center or in two places, can be decorated with beads. A new direction is two-layer Roman blinds, the top curtain is multi-colored, the bottom curtain is light-colored.

5. Japanese curtains are a small rectangle of material. Weights are sewn at the bottom to level the fabric. Colors can be either plain or bright.

6. Thread curtains are the best at letting light into the room. They can be decorated with colored or plain beads, stones, etc. They can be gathered into a bun and tied with a garter. You can make stripes of different lengths.

Photos of modern curtains allow you to get acquainted with different styles and color schemes in the catalog or online.

Window design options

Designers advise using these tips for modeling window openings:

1. Make a window frame from fabrics of different colors. For example, hang a dark material on one side and a light half of the curtain on the other;
2. Create a design using different shades of curtains that will be located on one side of the window;
3. Apply curtains of different shades on each side. For example, the first side will be framed with patterned fabric, and the second side will be presented with a plain material.

Modern curtain ideas 2022

Designers annually offer many original ideas. But there are constant rules. For example, for expensive materials, use a lightweight design.

Recommended combinations:

• Classic curtains go well with roller or French curtains.
• Japanese ones are suitable for minimalism with light curtains.
• In arched openings it is better to choose French curtains.
• More and more people are buying curtains with eyelets (these are ring inserts for the curtain rod).
• Drapery looks beautiful on sliding curtains.
• New fastening of curtain fabric - throwing it over a pipe (cornice).
• It is fashionable to cover the cornice with string or other

Main trends

Curtains in a modern style are quite laconic products that provide maximum comfort in the room. They also should not take a lot of time to form folds, wash and iron.

Popular frills, ruffles and frills are a thing of the past, and in recent years too. The one exception is rustic curtains, which are still often used to decorate charming bedrooms or kitchens. But even in this case, the richness of the decor is replaced by cozy and simple elements.

Modern curtain ideas are minimalist not only in terms of design, but also in terms of style and color choice.

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Choice of curtains, height, method of fastening

Curtains on cornices are attached to the wall above the window opening or directly to the ceiling. If you choose the latter option, you can cover the entire wall from ceiling to floor, without any gaps or horizontal divisions of the surface. Ceiling blinds are made from:

• Natural wood (oak, beech, linden, ash, cherry, etc.), coated with clear varnish;
• Plastic covered with decorative foil;
• metal (usually aluminum, rarely stainless steel);
• Polyurethane (if a flexible cornice is required).

This type of cornice can be easily hidden in the ceiling, making it almost invisible, which looks especially good. Wall cornices are made from:

• string;
• baguette;
• profiles;
• kernel;
• for Japanese curtains;
• for roller blinds.

The permissible width of the cornice is 30-50 cm larger than the size of the window; leave at least five to seven cm from the top of the opening to the curtains. Curtains should not “lie” on the windowsill or radiator, since the distance from the wall to the curtains is at least 10-12 cm. The optimal distance from the ceiling to the wall track is 3-9 cm.

Hanging the cornice is carried out using brackets and anchors; you need to make all the necessary measurements in advance - the outer brackets are placed at a distance of 15-20 cm from the circumference of the window so that the curtains, when fully open, do not block it.

Double curtains - installation features, main differences

They differ from single ones in that two roller mechanisms with layers are located on a support, one below the other. This type of curtain will completely replace the boring tulle night curtains. The fabric can be translucent, it transmits light and heat well. The second one is heavy and dense. The peculiarity of the installation is that the mass of such a structure is much higher than that of a single standard.

Installation takes place only with self-tapping screws. Double brackets are similar to right angles. They are screwed into the opening, to the wall above the window or directly to the ceiling. Then the assembled kit is screwed on. The plugs are installed. This type of product cannot operate in a closed system.

On the bracket of such curtains there are two trees with textiles.

How to choose the right curtain color (designer tips)

All shades can be divided into warm and cold. It is better to avoid using dark, cool shades on the “non-sunny” side of the apartment, because otherwise this area will be dark, gloomy and cold.

Shades of peach, yellow, light green, coffee, and soft pink will help make a space where the sun's rays rarely shine light, warm and bright. It's best to follow the color of your furniture's upholstery and choose a matching color for your curtains. Their combination with the color of the walls is also important.

In bedrooms and living rooms, select tablecloths, bedspreads, pillowcases and other small items. In kitchens, the best shade for curtains is one that matches the seating areas and kitchen cabinets.

Contrasting colors will emphasize the style of the interior and highlight the most important details. Transparent ones will allow you to expand small spaces. If you want to combine different colors, use color compatibility charts.

To choose a good pattern for curtains, you need to know a few things:

• Small patterns look good in small rooms and on small curtains;
• To visually increase the height of the ceilings, it is better to choose curtains decorated with vertical curls or lines;
• If you want to expand a narrow space, choose curtains with horizontal stripes;
• If possible, combine curtains with wallpaper or a bedspread;
• Use towels with fruits, vegetables, baked goods and other themed images in your kitchen curtains.

Roller blinds for windows, installation methods

Please check the components before installation. The roller mechanism with fabric material is recessed on one side by a chain mechanism. But with a decorative attachment. Brackets, box, guides, clamps are supplied separately. The equipment depends on the selected model.

Open and closed systems are similar in assembly and installation methods. They have several significant differences.

Tape mounting

How to install curtains on double-glazed windows? Only the glass is closed. This does not affect the window frame. Double-sided construction tape will do. Before the process itself, the surface is degreased. Use regular acetone.

1. Markings of attachment points have been made.
2. Place adhesive tape on the glass unit.
3. We tear off the protective film on the second side.
4. Secure the roller shutters evenly.

The method is quite reliable and durable. There is a decisive advantage. When changing the curtain, there will be no marks left on the glass. When installing on a window sash using the described method, double-sided tape is used.

For self-tapping screws

Don't the methods discussed above seem reliable enough? Use self-tapping screws.

Required tools:

• Plastic staples.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Drill, screwdriver.
• Level.

First we mark the places for drilling. We use a level. The hand may tremble: the fabric will hang crookedly. The level will eliminate such a nuisance. We fasten the brackets. We put on a roll of burlap. After such manipulations, you can be sure that the mechanism will not move or tilt. Minus: after disassembly there will be holes on the window frame.

On brackets

Are holes undesirable? Manufacturers offer clamp clamps. Fastened with clamps. The thickness is small. This does not interfere with normal operation. The method is suitable for moving parts.

Spring clamps are U-shaped, the arms are slightly offset towards each other. Due to this, they are pulled tightly onto the sash.

Note! With all these fasteners, it should be taken into account that the components should not interfere with the window mechanisms. We talked about measuring the width correctly. Another point: the handle on the moving parts should work normally.

To the opening

The set of plastic window curtains includes corner fastenings. It can be secured with self-tapping screws. They are installed both on the side and on the top of the opening.

It is best to mark in layers. Screw the fasteners well into the corners. Functionality: the entire window area is completely closed.

Installation of closed systems

Possible only on the frame. In addition, installation of a drawer and guides is required. The box is attached to the roller with short self-tapping screws. Decorative plugs are placed on top. Guides can be of two types: aluminum strips, laces. In the first case, they are installed using tape.

We discussed the principle of operation of construction tape in the previous block of the article. The peculiarity is that they must be clearly parallel and fit tightly to the window surface. Otherwise the curtain simply won't come out.

For string guides, the kit must include special tensioning devices. Screws into the bottom of the window. The fabric rod is equipped with functional hooks into which the rope is inserted.

Installation of a cassette awning with side guides

Additional Information. Only closed plan mechanisms are suitable for roof windows. Since they are constantly located on a steep slope, without guides it will be impossible to guarantee the practical use of the blade.

Long curtains and tulle

Agree, the design of the window opening largely determines the overall mood of the room. You can decorate it in such a way that this particular part of the apartment will be the first to attract the eyes of guests and arouse admiration, or you can make it an invisible detail that organically blends into the interior.

As you might have guessed, the number one trend in the fashion world is diversity. It is facilitated by a variety of interior design styles, an endless number of design solutions, and a huge assortment of extraordinary, beautiful curtains and modern materials.

In addition, the trend is to combine styles, textures, types of curtains and creative experiments.

If recently, when choosing curtains for the windows in the living room, it was necessary to give preference to pastel colors, take into account the features of the furniture, as well as the color of the walls and flooring, but today bright and colorful curtains are combined with small decorative elements.

Cornices, tiebacks, eyelets, lambrequins, frills, ribbons, hooks, beads, figurines, bows, ornaments and other accessories for curtains can match the color of the furniture.

The variety concerns both the types of curtains and the mechanisms for their fastening. They are held on the cornice with the help of loops or ties, eyelets or drawstrings, and can be moved apart and lifted up.

The photos below show modern interiors that confirm both trends.

Pay attention to another point that unites such different directions - the length of the curtains. Shiny curtains beautifully laid on the floor will add chic to any interior. Long curtains from ceiling to floor are appropriate in apartments decorated in a wide variety of styles - Provence, classic, modern, ethno-style, shabby chic, retro, hi-tech and even minimalism.

They look very elegant, and this is perhaps the main, but not the only reason for their popularity. Everything can be explained by another fashion trend - modern design should be practical or, if you prefer, functional.

After all, curtains are not only decoration. They also:

• hide errors and defects in repairs;
• regulate the amount of light entering the room - make up for its deficiency or completely block it;
• visually elevate rooms with low ceilings and expand narrow walls;
• protect from the cold in winter, which is especially important if your living room has a balcony;
• they will not allow annoying flies and other insects into the apartment;
• if necessary, they will save indoor plants from the scorching sun.

Night curtains for the hall will be very useful if it doubles as a bedroom, or to create the effect of a cinema, i.e. complete darkness before watching your favorite movie.

Lightproof curtains, which are also called blackout (and this is a type of fabric), due to their density and specific material, also have soundproof functions and, accordingly, will protect you from street noise. That is why they are often installed in bedrooms or children's rooms.

And the best part is that such curtains can be of absolutely any color, and this does not affect either their density or their protective functions. If you have blinds on your windows, this does not mean that you should definitely give up light and pleasant, mesh or solid tulle. Combined curtains are in trend today.

The complete absence of curtain rods, as well as mounting on a ceiling cornice or a special profile for curtains installed together with a suspended ceiling, will help you visually raise the height of the room.

A swinging cornice will be a real work of art, which will also make it easier for you to open the curtains. Such a convenient and unusual cornice can be styled to suit any interior - eco-style, Alpine chalet, Provence, retro, ethno, etc.

But many still do not put the decorative function in last place. Moreover, all the mentioned trends can and should be skillfully combined. For example, beautiful two- or three-color curtains with a lambrequin decorating your windows will help you refresh your interior monthly or with any desired frequency. You ask how?

It is enough to have plain curtains and several lambrequins that are in harmony with covers, furniture blankets, pillows, vases, moldings, picture frames or other furnishings.

In addition, lambrequins successfully hide the cornice, which is very useful in rooms with low ceilings or in cases where the eyelets or cornices are disharmonious with the overall color scheme.

Thanks to graceful curves and folds, smooth lines, a solemn and majestic appearance, lambrequins are at the peak of popularity today and, moreover, testify to the excellent taste of their owners. Adding volume and elegance to any room, they, in turn, can also be decorated with braid, cords, tassels, appliqués and other pleasant elements.

Semicircular, triangular, with tassels, frills or ornaments, lambrequins represent a huge field for experimentation.

White curtains or curtains can also be called universal, because they suit every style, and to freshen up the interior a little, you simply change the color of the accessories.

Japanese curtains, consisting of slats of the same or different colors, will decorate living rooms decorated in a modern style.

As you can see in the photo, often transparent white curtains cover two types of curtains.

Provence, shabby chic, retro or art deco styles are suitable for muslin - thread curtains that can be secured in completely different ways with tiebacks in the form of lovely multi-colored boutonnieres. For one window, it is acceptable to use thread curtains of different, and often even contrasting, colors.

Being an exquisite decor and a bright addition, they diffuse the light a little and give some of their color to the room, although they will not hide you from prying eyes in the evening. Muslins look especially impressive against the backdrop of interiors decorated in different shades of white. However, bright thread curtains will perfectly dilute the black and white design.

It is traditional to decorate windows with curtains and tulle, but, as you can see in the photo, you can limit yourself to just one thing.

Transparent curtains made of thin or patterned fabrics will fill your living room with freshness and airiness, and if it has a balcony door, also with romance, because they will flutter pleasantly in the light summer breeze.

But don't forget that by combining several types of curtains and tying them in different ways, you will give your living room the opportunity to look different every day. Well, tell me, isn’t this wonderful?

A novelty in the interior design of the hall is the decoration of the window at the same time with several types of paintings in harmony with each other. It is not recommended to combine matte and glossy materials, although in some cases such combinations look very good.

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Color and pattern

The photo of curtain design shows that today both monochromatic shapes and variations with blurred motifs are equally appropriate.

If you think the proposed methods of framing window openings are too simple, experts recommend taking a closer look at tulle fabrics - they allow you to create incredibly impressive draperies. Photo curtains with a three-dimensional pattern can also be a good solution.

This season, it is fashionable to choose curtains that match the color of the walls. Experts recommend using such a design for rooms of modest size - it ensures the safety of the actual volume of the internal space.

The trend towards seasonality in the selection of material is also relevant. For spring and summer, it is preferable to buy curtains made of fine fabric, for example, cotton, linen, taffeta, jacquard. In winter and autumn, it is better to curtain windows with polyester, velor or velvet.

As for silk, it is a universal fabric. Such curtains will look appropriate at any time of the year.

However, it is worth remembering that they have the unpleasant feature of quickly fading in the sun. Therefore, they should be duplicated with a lining.

A fashionable trend is curtains with flowers and other plant-themed elements (shoots, twigs, leaves). They look good in the bedroom or children's room. Similar models are also suitable for the veranda. They will not burden the interior if they:

• sewn from airy fabrics;
• mounted on a thin suspension.

A geometric pattern is also allowed. It harmonizes perfectly with non-standard compositions and textures used in decorating.

Latest Fashion Trends 2022

To understand what living room curtains are in fashion now and why they are good, you can turn to the current trends for 2021-2022, where there is a tendency towards laconicism and restraint. Functionality comes first, and therefore no unnecessary elements should be present in the decorative design.

If previously various frills, draperies and ruffles were in demand, now designers are increasingly abandoning complex designs, fashionable curtains look stylish, appropriate and at the same time sophisticated. To choose a trendy model, take a look at the photos of new modern curtains for the living room in 2021. At the same time, do not forget that curtains should first of all protect from light.

There are practically no restrictions in terms of the choice of textures, colors, and fabrics. Accordingly, any person will be able to choose for himself the option that he considers the most successful. As for stylistic directions, curtains will be in trend:

• Scandinavian;
• Japanese;
• Roman.

Austrian and French can also be used in the design of your home. They are especially recommended if the rest of your interior is decorated in Provence style.

Before choosing curtains for your house or apartment, be sure to decide on the style. Curtains should not create a feeling of disharmony against the background of wall decoration, furniture design and other decorative components. This applies not only to their color, but also to their style features.

Trends for 2022 and 2022 suggest that the choice of curtains should be made in accordance with the size of the room and its level of illumination. Some models are suitable for a room with a lot of furniture and decor, while completely different ones can be used in rooms decorated in a minimalist style.

Methods for creating unusual curtains with your own hands

To decorate windows, you can use non-traditional materials, various shapes and fittings.

To make your curtains look fashionable, you can use the following ideas for unusual curtains:

Take non-traditional materials, why should curtains be made of fabric? Beaded threads are a spectacular interior accent; they can be hung at different lengths, choosing beautiful shades.

There are ready-made threads on sale, but those created with your own hands will become a kind of decoration. Designers suggest rolling from paper, sculpting from polymer clay, felting from ordinary wool. You can use material that is always at hand.

Rare types of fabric look interesting; silk, beautiful brocade or thin organza are often used. Experiment with linen, denim or matting.

Eclecticism is a mixture of styles, these are objects united by a common purpose, color or something else. Combinations of different fabrics and textures, you can take incompatible colors.

You can use fabric to create an unusual curtain pattern with photo printing.

Use blinds in such a way that they do not require fastening. Do not use regular blinds or regular curtain hooks.

You can use clothes pins, rivets, clips or pretty belt buckles. Also suitable are ribbons that can be sewn to curtains and used to attach bows to curtains.

Shape curtains efficiently. Curtains can be shaped into different shapes by adding pleats, pockets and trim.

You can create original additions and use long colored cords and various tassels as hooks.

High-tech for hall curtains

High-tech quickly became fashionable, becoming a favorite trend of people who are trying to move away from the usual formats. Curtains for the hall in high-tech style are equipped with lifting mechanisms operating from a single start button. The main difference between these models lies in the presence of clear lines. In combination with each other, they resemble geometric shapes. The role of decorations is usually the functional parts of the curtains.

Dark plain curtains for high-tech style Source www.pinterest.com

Often, such models use additional neon lighting to create an unusual play of light. The basic principles of designing a window space in a high-tech style include the following:

• use of non-traditional types of fabric textures;
• the use of Teflon-coated fabrics or fire-resistant fabrics;
• the presence of metallized threads;
• the color palette is represented by gold, bronze, metallic shades, silver;
• virtual absence of drawings and prints.

If desired, you can replace the drawings with graphic images of mechanisms or physical and mathematical concepts. Such models are appropriate to use for decorating a large hall in a city apartment. In country houses, such curtains will look out of place.