The final stage in creating the indescribable interior of any room is window decoration. The design of such decor is based on the general solution of the room. Fortunately, fashion does not stand still, but constantly makes adjustments to everyone’s ideas. It is necessary to figure out which window design is currently the most relevant and affordable for a specific room in a house or apartment.
How to properly decorate windows with curtains in a modern style
Making window decor with curtains correctly is not an easy task. It is necessary to take into account the size of the window, the style and functionality of the room. Curtains should fit harmoniously into the overall interior.
Basic moments:
- If you have an unusually decorated room or colorful wallpaper, you don’t need to choose fancy curtains. It is better if they are simple, without additional elements, and the emphasis is on the texture and color scheme of the fabric.
- Silk and synthetic curtain material will go well with matte wallpaper, and matte fabric will go with embossed wallpaper.
- A vertical pattern on the curtains will make the room appear taller.
- Horizontal - will add volume.
- For a large room with large windows, anything is suitable: any fabric, pattern, tassels.
- The best option for small rooms with a small window is plain tulle. To darken, take not heavy curtains, but Greek ones.
Window decoration in the bedroom
The most important purpose of curtains in the bedroom is to ensure comfortable sleep and relaxation. Whatever the curtains are, the fabric from which they are made must be light-proof and dense. And then the curtains will be able to provide comfortable rest, creating twilight, even during the daytime.
Roman curtains can be safely chosen for bedrooms where there is a small window. Through the rolled fabric, the sun's rays will not be able to penetrate into the bedroom, and the curtains will preserve the mystery of the created interior solution.
When decorating a window opening in the bedroom, the textiles chosen are the same as those on the bed. This is a popular design technique that recreates a complete, harmonious picture. Curtains can be made from the same material as the soft headboard of the bed. It is not necessary to use tulle in the bedroom; its purpose is purely aesthetic.
A bedroom with a bay window is a difficult option to implement. In this area you can place roller blinds or blinds, and the room is decorated with curtains of darker shades.
Screen canvases will look aesthetically pleasing and beneficial in semicircular rooms. It is better to use translucent material.
Curtain options
Window openings can be decorated in different styles: classic, electric, art deco, minimalism. There are many types of curtains that suit all styles and meet the latest fashion trends.
Curtains
Curtains made of light fabric (tulle, veil, organza). Curtains allow you to bring any idea to life. They not only cover the window, but also create comfort. They may have a pattern or design, the main feature is their lightness, so the shades of colors should be gentle, bed-like.
In addition to beauty, curtains also have useful functions:
- protection from view from the street;
- scattering of sunlight.
When choosing, you should consider: what care is required, how the fabric looks after washing, whether it allows air and light to pass through, whether it fades or not.
Curtains can be lowered to the floor or not reaching it, they can be hung in waves or tautly, it all depends on desire. They will fit into any room.
Curtains
For curtains, thick, opaque material or lined fabric is used.
Curtains should look voluminous; density is important in them. They come in both heavy (velvet, tapestry, jacquard) and light (cotton, linen, silk).
Designers often combine them with upholstery of upholstered furniture in the interior. They look impressive with pleats or ties.
When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the care requirements, the degree of light and air transmission.
Their main task is protection from the sun and light coming from the street..
In addition, they are used as decor; window communications are hidden behind them.
With lambrequins
Lambrequin - design of the horizontal top of the window. It can be hard and soft, geometric shapes and gentle waves.
Lambrequin is used to hide the imperfections of a window opening and as decoration. It looks great with curtains decorated with braid or embroidery. Suitable for rooms with high ceilings.
Curtains with a bright pattern look very impressive with a lambrequin, in combination with walls of plain, light shades. Fits well into a classic interior. Suitable for rooms with different functional purposes.
On the eyelets
Eyelets are very popular due to their ease of care and variety of options. They suit different styles and all kinds of design solutions. After washing, they are easy to hang, as the curtains have rings that fit onto the curtain rod.
Rings are made from materials such as wood, plastic, metal. If the curtains are light, then it is better to use plastic eyelets; they are inexpensive and do not corrode, unlike metal ones.
Wooden ones are environmentally friendly and suitable for lovers of all things natural. They harmonize well with country style.
If the curtains are heavy, then metal rings are needed.
Modern technologies have made it possible to create not only round rings, but also different geometric shapes.
An important point when using such curtains is the choice of cornice, which should also be combined with the overall design of the room.
To make the curtains on the eyelets look luxurious, you should take into account the following points - the rings are the color of the main material of the curtains or contrast with them.
The curtains should be 1.5 times longer than the cornice, then they will fold beautifully.
Sliding
Sliding model - fits well into any room and combines with different styles. They are practical and versatile. There are a large number of options: plain, with a pattern, and any quality. Design solutions are limitless:
- two stripes going down and gathered;
- assembled with interceptions and clamps;
- decorated with fringe and tassels.
Curtains can be opened in different ways:
- using the curtains themselves is not convenient and the fabric can be damaged;
- mechanically - movement occurs using a cord;
- electric - an electric drive is used.
Sheer tulle
Rooms where window openings are decorated only with tulle look original and modern. Tulle will not darken the room, but will protect from the sun and from views from the street
Often designers use a technique in which tulle smoothly transitions from windows to walls; this looks good in a nursery or bedroom. Especially if its color is snow-white or pastel colors.
The combination of tulle with heavy curtains is perfect for the living room; airy tulle will give the interior lightness and weightlessness. It is important that the tulle matches the main curtains. If the curtains are bright in color, with a pattern, then the tulle should be plain.
Today, tulle can be selected for any interior, as there are many types: organza, mesh, veil. There are thick and thin ones, in different colors, with patterns and embroidery.
Combined
The combined model of curtains is used for rooms with several windows. Window openings designed in various ways look harmonious, but it is better to use one fabric to support the overall interior and create the integrity of the room.
Designers often combine sliding curtains for large windows and Roman curtains for narrow ones. Sliding curtains on one side and a lambrequin on the other will be effective in the living room, especially if they are in harmony with upholstered furniture.
Another trick of the designers is curtains made of different types of fabrics and different colors combined together. When choosing them, you need to consider: the style of the room, the texture of the fabric, the color. Combined options are especially suitable for large windows.
Color palette of curtains and tulle
When decorating the windows of a hall or living room with curtains, the choice of color palette plays an important role. Sheer white tulle is the perfect backdrop to pair with curtains. It sets off colored and plain fabrics well.
White color has shades:
- when adding a yellow color, the curtain will be milky or cream-colored; such options are suitable for designs in warm colors;
- tulle fabric or pearl shade perfectly adapts to the calm palette of curtains in pastel colors;
- pearl gray tone looks great with dark red, emerald green or night curtains in sapphire shades, but it cannot be combined with other light colors, the tulle will look old or dusty;
- The crystal white tone always looks flawless, combining perfectly with the cool shades of blue.
Tulle sheets are the center of any curtain composition. A beautiful translucent curtain with an expressive pattern is enough to replace the multi-layered decor of a large window opening with a balcony door.
In classic interiors, light colors are preferred. Dark tulle looks extravagant, especially if it is the same color as the curtains, as in the photo of the interior with unusual curtains.
What is better to choose: plain material or with a pattern?
The most advantageous ones are plain curtains; they are easy to fit into any design and are suitable for rooms with all kinds of prints and textures. Color range from light to dark. An unmistakable choice of curtain color will be a shade that harmonizes with the upholstery and carpets.
For small rooms, the ideal color is identical to the color of the walls; this will visually increase the space.
When choosing curtains with a pattern, you should especially take a closer look at geometric patterns, which are now in trend. It is necessary to combine the ornament with upholstery on furniture and carpets.
It is important, when using such curtains, not to overload the interior with color shades and textures.
In a room with plain, light wallpaper, bright curtains or with a pattern will fit well; they will become the center of the composition of the room. This is clearly visible in the photo.
Combined models
Fabrics with a dense and airy texture combine perfectly with each other. This tandem looks attractive and also allows you to adjust the level of lighting in the room at different times of the day. Double curtains are versatile because they can be changed according to the season.
Companion curtains have different textures, colors, and prints. You can see in the photo the decoration of windows with curtains that differ in some respects, but despite this, they look harmonious in tandem.
Original combination of curtains with tulle
Decoration of non-standard windows
Curtains not only decorate the window, but they can also be used to correct the shortcomings of window openings. Correctly selected curtains will hide any non-standard features. It is important to skillfully apply the secrets of window decoration.
The window is not centered on the wall
The best option for decorating such windows is a full-wall cornice on which combined curtains are located. An option is tulle and one wide curtain, tied to the side where it covers the wall. The use of different fittings and colors allows you to fit such curtains into rooms with different functions.
Big windows
If the window is large and does not look good in the overall interior of the room, the ideal option is two curtains on the sides with lambrequins. Vertical strips of fabric will cover part of the opening from the sides, and the lambrequin will become a distracting element, all this will lead to the effect of making the window smaller. In addition, curtains with a large pattern also lead to a visual reduction in the window.
Low option
The visual effect of enlarging the window is achieved if the curtains protrude significantly beyond the boundaries of the window opening and the cornice is installed 20 or 40 cm above the window, and the curtains are long, reaching to the floor. This is clearly visible in the photo.
Narrow windows
Narrow windows are often found in kitchens. The ideal way to widen a window opening is to hang a curtain rod longer than the window, perhaps on the entire wall. Thick curtains look good together with tulle; when opened, they will be placed on the walls, thereby making the window wider.
Designers often resort to using Roman blinds when decorating narrow windows. Also, use the option with one curtain, grabbed at the window level in one direction. The resulting diagonal changes the geometry of the opening.
Red color
This color has many adherents; it is associated with love and fiery passion. However, do not rush to purchase red textiles to decorate bedroom windows with curtains - it interferes with relaxation before bed.
Red curtains look extravagant, but it is better to combine them with light-colored fabrics made of light materials - string muslin, mesh or cobweb. A beautiful composition will energize you in the morning.
Pink, lilac and crimson curtains
Traditionally, these tones are considered “feminine”. However, delicate floral shades are suitable not only for women's or children's bedrooms. They look very elegant in other rooms:
- one-room apartment;
- bedroom-living room;
- workshop of a creative person;
- living room combined with kitchen and dining room;
- studio apartment for newlyweds.
Designers offer such shades for curtains with complex tailoring. It is proposed that instead of curtains and tulle, use only curtains with floral patterns or photo curtains with roses or orchids in delicate colors.
Beige curtains
Elite shades of “coffee with milk” are considered universal for rooms of any design. Even the window design in the living room without curtains looks good, where there is only an elegant lambrequin in the form of a French or Austrian curtain with characteristic draperies.
A single-color curtain composition in light beige or pink-beige tones gives a friendly, cozy atmosphere. This design is conducive to confidential communication and a long feast. An excellent option for a dining-living room, especially with decor in chocolate shades.
Green shades
The color of wildlife doesn't have many fans when it comes to decorating windows with curtains. However, traditional interior styles cannot do without it:
- ecological;
- ethnic;
- vintage;
- romantic;
- English classic.
Among fashionable shades, designers usually use olive, mint, yellow-green (anise), lime and apple green. All shades of green can be found in colorful textiles with floral patterns.
Black curtains
An unusual solution, the mystical color is rarely used for traditional night curtains. In contrasting black and white variations, it is often replaced with purple, blackberry or chocolate.
In extravagant interiors, black curtains are not used so often, but they try to play up the beauty of the curtain fabric. Experts recommend colored, jacquard and satin variations, where black does not look so gloomy.
Colorful fabrics
Patterned drapes and curtains are for those who are tired of monochromatic variations. Colorful curtains are recommended for decorating windows in the kitchen or in the dining-living room with an attached loggia.
A beautiful pattern will add its own flavor if the monochromatic interior turns out to be as elegant as expected. Patterned fabrics go well with plain curtains and decorative inserts made of textured materials.
The main wish is modest decor and fittings.
Design options for floor-length and short curtains
Floor-length curtains are a classic, they look attractive and are suitable for all rooms (bedroom, living room, kitchen) and different styles. They can be made of material of different quality and in different design solutions.
Short curtains are popular because of their practicality and variety of styles. They are suitable for Provence, rustic and classic styles. Fits perfectly into the kitchen, bedroom, children's room. Advantages of such curtains:
- open access to the window;
- cost savings;
- less susceptible to contamination.
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.
Design options for one curtain
One-sided curtains are especially suitable for classic, country and Provence styles. Such curtains must be complemented by asymmetry in the interior of the room itself. The positive side of this model:
- minimum material;
- easy to use, it is secured with a clamp and can be opened if necessary;
- does not retain sunlight or air;
- allows you to significantly change the interior of the room.
One-sided curtains are suitable for both a large hall and a small kitchen.
Material
Caring for households is making natural materials more and more popular. Light chintz, dense and refined satin, textured linen, stiff and glossy taffeta will perfectly provide fresh air and fill the room with a feeling of unity with nature.
However, sometimes a style (for example, hi-tech) requires the use of artificial fabrics.
And for decorating a kitchen, a material that combines both natural and man-made fibers is suitable. Such mixed fabrics will ensure a longer service life of curtains and make them easier to care for.
Filament curtains, which are increasingly gaining popularity, will decorate a room in an interesting and unusual way.
Photos of modern curtains for 2022 will show a huge number of options designed to create a cozy or practical room.
Interior decoration without curtains
In modern interiors, curtains are often not used when decorating windows, especially if it faces a loggia. There are several ways to decorate a window without curtains:
- special sun protection film - it is applied to glass (panoramic windows);
- mirror glass - have good light characteristics;
- frosted or light-diffusing opaque glass - makes the room brighter;
- window tinting - relevant for the bathroom;
- blinds;
- Electromechanical windows are an innovation; by pressing a button the window becomes opaque, but they are expensive.
You can also decorate a window using a created composition that changes according to your mood.
Original and fashionable curtains for the kitchen
The kitchen requires no less attention in decor and finishing than any other part of the house, because women and other household members spend a lot of time here preparing various delicacies.
Trendy curtains for the kitchen in the 2022-2023 season are shown in linen and cotton options, which will ensure a longer service life of kitchen curtains, which are more likely to get dirty and, accordingly, be cleaned and maintained.
An interesting idea for fashionable curtains for the kitchen are beautiful single-layer asymmetrical curtains that look fashionable and stylish. You can also choose exquisite curtains for the kitchen with ruffles, frills and floral prints in the Provencal style, but this option for kitchen curtains is less practical.
For a small kitchen, an excellent option is short curtains, which will be practical and convenient, and will also beautifully decorate the interior design of the kitchen.
Fashion trends in design
Over time, fashion changes, including window decoration. Designers have developed new models corresponding to the times. Should be considered:
- presence of volume in the model and originality in drapery;
- rich colors;
- the key point is the use of natural fabrics.
Roller curtains and Roman models remain in fashion. Curtains with large patterns are also in trend now. Complementing the composition with accessories is another plus (tiebacks, bows, fringe, hairpins).
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.
Designer fantasies - options
The window provides endless possibilities for imagination and the embodiment of ideas; there is nothing impossible or forbidden in its design, and this is clearly visible in the photo.
At all times, people have tried to decorate windows, and today attention is also focused on them, because they are the eyes of the house. It is the design of the window that is the final touch to the interior of the room and gives it comfort.
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.
