Curtains for a living room, bedroom or nursery have long ceased to be just a functional element. With their help they decorate the room, make it cozy and romantic. And new design options open up a wide field for imagination.
The popularity of double curtains is associated with their original design, which allows you to change the image of the room by varying several basic colors
Features of room design
When planning to decorate a room with double curtains, it is important to choose the right color and decide what they will be combined with: walls, furniture or decorative elements. Will the curtains match or contrast?
- When using thick and dark fabrics, it is worth considering the lighting and size of the room so that they do not look too bulky.
- For small rooms, light materials in pastel colors are more suitable.
- When selecting, take into account the color of the walls and select curtains in the same range.
- When choosing fabrics of different colors, it is desirable that they match in style.
Trends in curtain design in 2022
The main trend for the 2022 season can be called environmental friendliness and closeness to nature. Everything in curtains is subordinated to this:
- natural materials;
- natural colors;
- unusual textures;
- hidden fastenings.
Preference should be given primarily to natural materials:
- flax;
- cotton;
- silk;
- viscose;
- bamboo.
Moreover, both heavy curtains and light, transparent curtains can be created from them. Only linen offers many options from coarse matting to dense furniture fabrics and the finest cambric. There are also many inexpensive cotton options.
At the same time, fabrics made from natural materials perfectly help maintain a favorable climate in the room. They retain heat, protect well from heat and at the same time from cold. They make you feel cozy and warm in autumn weather.
Important! It is better not to choose fabrics containing wool. These materials have the property of accumulating static electricity, which attracts dust and creates an unpleasant sensation when touched. In addition, these fabrics are difficult to care for.
The colors of curtains in 2022 are also expected to be natural. First of all, these are monochromatic options or relief, jacquard patterns.
Bright, saturated colors, prints are not in fashion at this time. Contrasting color combinations or spot accents are also best avoided.
You can emphasize the beauty and diversify the design of the window with noble and discreet techniques:
- unusual fabric texture: with knots, embossed texture;
- plain embroidery, coarse lace or simple sewing;
- a combination of fabrics of different textures;
- using multi-layer tulle of different colors;
- hem spreading along the floor;
- hidden mount with LED lighting.
Such techniques not only bring modest nobility to the hall, but also make the room more spacious and atmospheric.
You should also choose the most environmentally friendly colors for curtains in the living room in 2022: beige, green, blue or mint. The main emphasis this year is on color.
Types of curtains
It is the curtains that set the style of window design and help to organically fit it into the overall interior design.
Roman
They consist of two panels and are controlled by separate mechanisms. The lower one is light, translucent, and the upper one is dense. It is convenient to regulate the degree of illumination with such curtains.
The photo shows double Roman blinds in the interior of the room.
Roller blinds
These are fabric roller blinds folded in two layers. By alternating the density of the material, such as velvet and tulle, you can create a “day-night” effect in the room. If the interior is made in a certain style, then it is possible to choose roller blinds with a theme suitable for the decor.
Curtains
These are two canvases, one translucent and one darker. The bottom layer is made of tulle, and the top is a dark dense curtain. Using double curtains you can regulate the penetration of sunlight into the room.
Pleated curtains
They are very reminiscent of horizontal blinds, only the slats are replaced with fabric, which are gathered into folds reminiscent of an accordion. They perfectly combine simplicity, functionality and lightness.
Curtains (tulle, organza, etc.)
A two-layer combination of light translucent fabrics, used in a variety of stylistic directions. Do not interfere with the spread of sunlight in space. The folds look expressive and prominent.
Hourglass
A piece of fabric tied with a ribbon in the middle. This option is used to decorate windows and even doorways and can be used in bedrooms, kitchens and terraces.
Combined
A tandem of curtains and roller blinds will create the most comfortable atmosphere in the room. They will provide light or complete darkness to your home, depending on your needs.
Features of using double-sided curtains
Double curtains can easily replace curtains with lambrequins.
To sew double-sided curtains, high-quality fabrics are selected that will last as long as possible. The material can be:
- dense and thin;
- with or without a pattern;
- with large and small drawings;
- with matte and glossy surface;
- shades are bright or delicate.
If you compare double curtains with regular ones, then the first option has a lot of advantages.
1. They do a good job of expanding the space in a room.
2. Double-sided curtains fit perfectly into any design solution.
3. Such curtains can be used in different ways.
4. Curtains are combined with decorative elements.
5. With their help, the light in the room is controlled.
6. They have the highest protection rate when exposed to direct sunlight.
7. Double-sided curtains are considered durable.
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Variety of fabrics
In many ways, the appearance of the curtains themselves depends on the correctly chosen fabric.
Curtain fabrics
Thick, high-quality fabrics are ideal for curtains. There are such types of fabrics as: blackout, velvet, cotton, silk, matting, satin, linen.
Fabrics for curtains or tulle
They have unique properties that other fabrics do not have, these include: tulle, organza, veil, gossamer, mesh, muslin.
Caring for two-color curtains
Curtains need to be washed regularly. This point must be taken into account at the stage of choosing fabrics.
Curtains made of two colors must first be soaked in warm water.
Modern washing machines have a delicate wash mode, which is quite suitable for curtains.
After washing, it is recommended to dry the product flat on a horizontal surface. This is especially important for sets, when sewing which materials of different textures were used.
Dried curtains should be carefully smoothed out. During the ironing process, much attention is paid to the connecting seams.
The use of two-color curtains in interior decor will allow you to decorate any living space in an original way. It’s easy to come up with design ideas for curtain sets yourself, using a photo of curtains in two colors as a basis.
Design options
A design option thought out in style will give the room a special charm, as well as protect from the sun and hide some repair errors.
Double sided
They are very beautiful, provide good shading and have a long service life. When choosing them, you can experiment with the lining, choosing patterned, plain or matte and shiny materials for it.
The photo shows double-sided curtains in the bedroom interior.
Multilayer
They will add variety to a boring interior and become the final detail so that all parts of the composition look like a single whole.
Crossed
Especially suitable for the living room. They create pomp and are ideally combined with classic curtains, roller or pleated ones.
How to choose a shade
Based on the opinion of designers, the colors of curtain combinations should be combined with each other. Otherwise, the interior of the room will not only be unfinished, but it may also seem to have a ridiculous design.
In order not to make a mistake when choosing shades of curtains, it is recommended to use a special color wheel.
It helps to select shades, which are divided into the following types:
- Monochrome palette. It is a spectrum of the same shades that combine perfectly with each other. For example, colors such as blue, cornflower blue, turquoise and all shades of blue will add coziness and tranquility to the interior. And green, emerald, light green and malachite colors will give the room nobility and tranquility;
- Similar palette. Represents shades located close to each other. For example, sand and chocolate, brown and yellow colors;
- Complimentary palette. Represents muted shades. Which give the room dynamics when using two completely different colors.
Design and drawings
Curtains decorated with patterns can add even more bright colors to the interior.
With flowers
Various associations will be brought into the atmosphere of the room, be it the aroma of a fragrant garden, the subtle smell of spring freshness or the ardor of summer heat.
The photo shows double curtains with a floral print.
Geometry
Its beauty lies in its versatility and simplicity. Geometric prints are suitable for interiors from classic to modern styles. If you correctly match such curtains with furniture, textiles or accessories, they will become a real decoration of the entire room.
Asymmetric
Using asymmetry, you can adjust some room parameters. They will add dynamism to any interior. If you want to visually change the character of the room, then with full confidence focus your attention on curtains of this type.
Patterns and monograms
Suitable for classic interiors in Romanesque, Baroque or antique styles. Such curtains will create an atmosphere of luxury and set a unique tone and mood.
Bedroom
Curtain combinations of calm tones made from natural fabrics are appropriate for a relaxation room. To create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, it is easy to sew two-layer curtains that will protect the room from excess light and street noise. Curtains for a bedroom in two colors suggest, first of all, a combination of two shades of the same color, since a play of bright contrasts is not appropriate in a relaxation room.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Choosing curtains is an important and responsible undertaking. You need to take into account all the elements in the interior: flooring, furniture and even the style of the chandelier. A successfully selected design, shade and texture will help transform an existing interior.
Living room or hall
Green is calm, harmony, it is the color of life and youth. In a classic style, long double green curtains will suit these rooms. If you are a connoisseur of English interiors, then it is better to hang curtains in a large white and green check.
Bedroom
They are most in demand in this room. A combination of curtains made of light and dense fabric will be the best option. If the furnishings in the bedroom are made in the Baroque style, then double curtains with a lambrequin will give it pomp. Fans of strict minimalism will especially like double Roman blinds.
The photo shows double Roman blinds on the bedroom windows.
Bathroom
If the bathroom has plastic windows, you will need curtains for them. The most suitable and simplest option is double roller blinds. Fabric curtains can also become an interesting design element when decorating the “bathroom” itself. This gives the room real chic, aesthetics and beauty.
The photo shows a bathroom with a window decorated with double curtains.
Kitchen
They can transform the interior of even the most modest kitchen. On a two-row cornice, such curtains are attached using eyelets. This design looks very elegant and is suitable for decorating a kitchen in all classic styles.
Children's
A properly designed window space in a children's room will provide proper lighting and shape the child's taste. Soft lines and colorful prints will create a fairy tale atmosphere.
The photo shows a design option for double curtains in a nursery.
Playing with color...
Color is the first thing that “catches your eye” in any interior. Designer canons regarding color combinations can sometimes be pushed aside and experiment with multi-colored materials the way you want. As a result, you can get interesting unexpected effects.
The main principle is to avoid clumsiness, overload with prints and patterns, and plain materials can be combined endlessly.
Color inserts and stripes are effective along the edges of the curtains, at the top, bottom, in the middle, vertically, horizontally and even diagonally. It should be taken into account that vertical lines will add height to the room, horizontal lines will add width, and diagonal lines will add dynamism.
Bright contrasting combinations are suitable for an apartment of a young married couple, a children's room, or an active, fresh interior.
Classic tonal transitions of brown-beige, pastel green and blue, noble dark chocolate, emerald green will require compliance with all the canons of the design palette, but will bring peace, coziness and comfort to the house. Luxurious burgundy, lilac, purple shades, diluted with light gray, soft pink, milky white tones will create an atmosphere of sophistication and aristocratic chic.
Curtains for the kitchen, bedroom, and living room must be selected in accordance with the overall design concept, creating not individual fragmented compositions, but the image of the entire house. Combined panels, due to the compatibility of materials, cope with this task perfectly.
Ideas in different styles
The design of double window curtains is very diverse; you can adequately decorate any room so that it feels complete and cozy.
Classical
The characteristic features of the classics will be strict and clear lines with a regular geometric shape and restrained shades.
Modern
In such an interior, you can use double straight curtains: curtains with grommets, Roman or roller blinds. In terms of colors, it is better to give preference to light colors: white-blue or gray with turquoise, as they will visually expand the space.
Provence
Beautiful double curtains in the Provence style attract with their rustic primitiveness and grace. Small patterns - bouquets of roses, poppies or wildflowers - will add brightness to the style.
The photo shows double curtains in a Provence style bedroom.
We play with volume, shape, method of fastening and closing...
Combined curtains of two colors can be made with simple straight, straight panels in the Japanese style, or you can create a multi-layered lush composition in the spirit of a rococo boudoir. It all depends on the preferences of the owners and the chosen style of the room.
Laconic translucent curtains with decoration in the center or edges will allow you to preserve natural light as much as possible. Thick, heavy curtains will create a feeling of security, warmth, and mystery.
The volume is also determined by the length of the curtains. Long curtains lying on the floor are typical for classic interiors, short curtains for a light rustic style (country, Provence). By adding spectacular lace or finishing fabric along the bottom, you can, on the one hand, lengthen the curtain, and on the other, add a touch of exclusivity.
An important point when combining fabrics and individual parts in window design is the method of fastening.
Main methods:
- fastening directly to the fabric panel, stitching together elements of different colors and textures;
- fastening complementary canvases to one cornice;
- fastening additional parts on separate devices (curtain board, additional hooks, loops).
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Separate hanging of elements is convenient because they are easy to remove or replace, unlike sewn-on decorative parts.
Don’t forget about the possibilities of combining curtains according to the closing method. For example, the combination of a roller blind with a classic one is convenient because on a hot, sunny day, a lowered roller blind will protect from scorching rays, and in the evening, tightly closed heavy curtains will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, hiding from prying eyes.
Roller and Roman blind designs are also convenient when decorating a window does not involve moving curtains.
If there is no financial opportunity to “update” the window decor completely, you can resort to independent restoration of old curtains, after first viewing photos of curtains of new designs. Finishing with colored or lace stripes, inserts, and ruffles will refresh the old canvas and give it a second life at minimal cost.
Quite good old curtain fabric, not suitable for a “fresh” renovation, can be “fitted” into the updated design, complementing it with material that matches the color and texture. A minor but effective addition in the form of a wide border or contrasting insert can work wonders. The redone curtain does not necessarily have to return to its place; it can “move”, for example, from the living room to the kitchen.
There are countless options for combining fabrics according to different principles; this is an endless field for the imagination of designers and homeowners. By using combinations in window design, you can change the style of the house, its spirit, and the process of selecting finishes, materials, and accessories is truly a great creativity.
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Mounting options for cornice
When choosing a fastener, you should take into account the density, texture and color of the fabric, as well as the overall design style of the room.
Eyelets
Rings in different colors and finishes. They can be gold, pewter or resemble antique bronze. Heavy and dense double curtains with eyelets have a noble appearance and maintain smooth and neat folds.
Rings
A strong and durable fastening option that allows you to create a voluminous and beautiful drapery.
The photo shows combined curtains with the option of mounting on rings.
Kuliska
Looks like a “sleeve” at the top of the curtains. Suitable for all types of fabric. It will be an excellent option when the curtain is used as a screen to zone the space.
Loops
They are convenient, beautiful and easy to use and allow you to choose curtains for any room. A great option is to hang double curtains on hinges in the nursery, because they move quietly and silently along the cornice, thereby not disturbing your child’s sleep.
Combination of shades
Combined curtains can consist of completely different colors. But the following shades combine most successfully with each other:
- Light brown, caramel and nude colors;
- Yellow, gold and orange shades;
- Bluish, heavenly and a combination of green and blue;
- Pale green, olive and achromatic shades.
It is also worth keeping in mind that achromatic (gray) and pastel colors, when combined, give the room a feeling of comfort and peace. As for dark gray and black shades, they need to be used very carefully.
Otherwise, you can ruin the interior of the room, making it gloomy and uncomfortable. But to make the room more mysterious, it is recommended to use purple or emerald shades.
For those who want tranquility in the room, it is worth paying attention to the combination of green when combining porters. If you make curtains from beige and pink material, you can achieve a stunning effect.
Where there will be a certain brightness with the help of a pink tint and at the same time balance, using a pastel color of curtains.
Curtain decor
This is an integral part in order to give the window opening its own special chic and gloss.
With brushes
An accessory that adds an incomparable charm to your interior design.
The photo shows double curtains decorated with tassels.
With fringe
Suitable for those who want to highlight the window as an independent element of the interior. Those who like pomp and ceremony in the room.
With a knot
A great way to solve decorative problems when decorating a window. If you tie a high knot beautifully, it will lengthen the window, a low one, on the contrary, will widen it, and a knot in the middle will make the window opening smoother.
With pick-up
By adding curtains with tiebacks, you can transform the decor in the room, change the proportions of the window and create the mood as a whole. These fasteners will help update the slightly boring look of curtains, and curtains divided in this way will form more effective draperies.
With lambrequin
Combination of fabrics with drapery. Suitable for interiors in classic, country, shabby chic, or art deco style.
How to choose curtain material
Before purchasing material for combined curtains, it is worth considering the following nuances:
- The area of the room and its purpose;
- Room style;
- Material pattern and structure of curtains;
- How fabric allows the sun's rays to pass through.
If the curtains are used for country style, then linen and cotton fabric is needed. For rich rooms, it is better to opt for brocade, organza and satin. For a modern design, use linen curtains with a pattern and a straight cut.
The following types of fabrics for sewing curtains are also popular:
- Silk, satin, wool and cotton. Used to create natural fabric;
- Viscose, polyester, nylon and acrylic. Used to create artificial materials;
- Taft, blackout and jacquard. Used for sewing mixed fabrics.
Important! Silk fabric looks especially rich. But it cannot be hung on a window located to the south, otherwise the fabric will quickly lose its presentation, fading in the sun.
According to customer reviews, mercerized cotton is considered the most versatile fabric for porters. It is coated with a special substance that resists sunlight. Chintz and satin are also in demand. These materials are inexpensive, but are of good quality and resistant to fading.
Wool material is ideal for creating porters for the living room or bedroom. They fill the room with comfort and do not require special care, since this fabric does not wrinkle.
As for viscose, which is very similar to linen and cotton, but has a low cost. And also unpretentious in care and use for draperies.
Polyester is the cheapest material of all the fabrics mentioned above. This versatile canvas will not fade in the sun. Features: durability and long service life. But it has one drawback - it does not allow air to pass through well.
The right combination of curtains is a good investment in the interior of a room. After all, porters can become both the highlight of the room and ruin the entire impression not only of the room, but also of the taste of its owner.
Ideas for custom windows
Curtains for non-standard windows should preserve and emphasize its shape. If double curtains fit beautifully into the window opening, then the appearance of the window will be preserved and natural light will not be limited.
Bay windows
With the right selection, they will highlight the advantages and effectively decorate them from the inside. To create the appropriate atmosphere for the interior, curtains for the bay window made of airy tulle, double sheets with a light pattern or lush Austrian curtains.
Two windows
A real find for the premises. Many interesting solutions and accessories allow you to decorate windows so that they form a single composition.
Attic
The main feature in the design of dormer windows is laconicism. Therefore, complex configurations are not recommended. Roller or pleated night curtains are suitable here.
Operating procedure
- To cut, the fabric must be ironed. Experienced seamstresses advise letting the fabric hang a little first.
- Measure out two identical halves and cut the canvases along a vertical line.
- The resulting halves of different colors are joined with a seam, and the edges of the product are processed.
- The connecting seam of the two halves also requires careful processing.
- All seams must be ironed.
- The bottom edge of the product is carefully folded and stitched on a machine.
- It is recommended to sew curtain tape to the top edge. It is recommended to first secure it with a hand stitch.
If desired, it is easy to sew curtains with a horizontal combination of two colors.
Combination with Roman blinds
Roman blinds have a more decorative appearance compared to roller blinds. Due to the lower weighting material, the canvas hangs strictly vertically and does not curl up. Laces are used to control the canvas. As the fabric rises, it forms soft folds.
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In combination with tulle, such curtains create a harmonious combination. When assembled, the canvas decorates the window opening, and the tulle softly diffuses daylight. In the evening, Roman blinds protect the room from prying eyes. The material of the canvas should be combined with the shade and pattern of the furniture and decoration. In the living room, the set can be complemented not only with tulle, but also with luxurious curtains.
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Ways to combine different shades
Various photos of two-color curtains show approaches to combining shades. It is possible to make double curtains. Fabrics of different colors are sewn together. This turns out to be a typical 2 in 1 product.
Combinations of stripes of different colors are popular. Horizontal or vertical arrangement of parts allows you to work with the perception of space. You can highlight the edges of the curtains with a different color.
It is permissible to use a shade different from the base one in the form of a pattern on a canvas of a single color.
It is not necessary to combine different colors into one product. You can hang several curtains of different shades on the cornice.
Double curtains for the kitchen
When choosing decor, they primarily focus on the practicality of the fabric, so preference is given to textiles that are easy to care for and allow sunlight to pass through. Kitchen curtains can be perfectly combined from materials: cotton, linen, calico, chiffon, tulle.
When choosing a design style for curtains, they take into account the style of the apartment, the location of the room (north or south side), the number of windows and their sizes.
For shaded northern kitchens, Roman blinds made of cotton in light shades (sand, yellow) are suitable. Double roller blinds in rich colors are the best option for decorating south-facing windows.
For interiors in modern, high-tech, and minimalist styles, plain materials are suitable. Provence style will be complemented by textiles in beige shades with small floral patterns. Cotton curtains with a checkered pattern, decorated with a straight lambrequin, will bring rustic comfort and serenity to country-style kitchens. For a luxurious classic setting, you can use material with patterns or ornaments.
A non-standard option would be to simultaneously install a Roman blind (linen, cotton) in the window opening and curtains with eyelets (tulle, chiffon, organza) on top of the window.
