Window decoration is a significant element of the interior. Most often, this is the final chord of a renovation, which is closely related to the design of the room. How to choose tulle for the hall and other rooms so that the curtains on the windows serve as a decorative element and at the same time are functional, that is, they diffuse or dim the light and isolate the room from prying eyes?
The living room is the central room of the house, where all family members gather, holidays and celebrations take place, one might say the “heart” of the apartment. Therefore, it is important to take into account many nuances here.
What fabric is best to choose for the living room?
You can radically change the overall look of your living room with the help of the right fabric. After all, this is the final element of the interior.
Organza
Strong, translucent fabric. Made from silk, viscose and polyester. Thanks to the wide range and color variety, organza combines perfectly with other fabrics and is an ideal option for decorating a window opening. It transmits light perfectly and creates coziness in the room.
Veil
It has the ability to diffuse natural light, making it especially suitable for darkened rooms.
See more photos of voile curtains in the interior.
Kiseya
It is used in the hall not only to decorate windows, but also to separate zones. It features high-quality room ventilation.
The photo shows a living room in the interior of which, weightless muslin successfully divides the space.
Chiffon
This fabric has different density characteristics. All types of this material create spectacular folds and drape well. Suitable for the living room when decorated in a minimalist style.
Care
Window tulle for living rooms is usually large pieces of fabric. Removing and hanging such interior textiles takes a long time and is often not very convenient. However, it is tulle, despite its airy magical appearance, that is unpretentious. When purchasing a piece of fabric or a finished product, pay attention to the label or ask a consultant about the conditions of washing, drying, use and storage - this knowledge will save your time. Tulle is made from a variety of materials, synthetic and natural, so the requirements will vary.
General tips for caring for interior tulle look like this:
- curtains are best washed in a protective cover - the fabric is quite compact, so many products fit into the drum of a regular washing machine, and the cover will protect the fabric from snags;
- fabrics with embroidery and other complex decorations require special attention; it is preferable to wash such material by hand, regardless of the size of the fabric;
- Gentle powders and conditioners without aggressive substances in the composition are best suited for caring for tulle - the fabric is easily damaged by chemical detergents (chlorine must be avoided);
- the tulle is well ventilated, dries quickly, there is no need to twist it, it’s easy enough to squeeze the fabric and hang it - the water will drain off by itself;
- the products are dried in a shaded place (so that the material does not fade or turn yellow), preferably outside - this way the tulle is additionally ventilated and gains natural freshness;
- the curtains do not need to be ironed, but if noticeable wrinkles and creases appear, use a protective fabric layer - direct contact of the iron with the fabric is undesirable;
- then the tulle is hung on the window, under the overall weight the canvas quickly straightens out and drapes beautifully.
Tulle is a delicate, aesthetic, almost always purely decorative element of the interior. This type of fabric will not protect from the bright sun, nor will it create an impenetrable barrier from prying eyes. However, it is the presence of this flowing material that gives the living room a special charm, enchantment, and encourages relaxation and communication.
Choosing the right tulle is easy - just listen to your inner artist, create a harmonious image of the room, and don’t forget about drapery and decorative hairpins. Modern window fabrics are affordable, varied, and can be purchased in almost all textile stores and showrooms that sell curtains. Caring for the products is simple, and the sophisticated appearance of even the simplest tulle can create coziness in the living room.
Types of curtains
With the help of curtains you can choose a lot of solutions from simple to complex.
Net
There are large and small ones. When choosing these curtains, you should consider the level of lighting in the living room. When decorated it looks original and unusual.
Cobweb
Thanks to this type of curtains, you can decorate your living room interior in an original way. They look especially good in modern, shabby chic or classic styles.
Rain
Translucent fabric with splashes that look like fine rain. It will add a touch of mystery to the living room interior and protect the room from bright sunlight.
Pleated
The canvas with numerous folds visually looks very impressive and elegant.
Thread
They filter light especially beautifully and do not overload the space in the hall. Can be combined with any interior design.
Double
Used to create unique images using several colors at once. Such curtains in the hall look much more interesting and original than ordinary ones.
See also ideas for two-tone curtains in the living room.
The photo shows a room with double curtains on the window.
Length selection
The length of the tulle can be different; for the hall you can purchase:
- short - length to the windowsill. Ideal for Provence, country, ecological, and cramped rooms. In spacious rooms this solution looks rather poor. This is the best option for horizontal windows located in a niche, especially if there are no heating radiators underneath them. In the latter case, the place below the window is decorated with patterns, bright photo wallpapers, pictures;
- ordinary (medium) – reaches the floor without touching it, used most often. The fabric should completely cover the battery, if there is one, and not be too short, “shot”. This decor is also suitable for panoramic windows;
- long - lies in folds on the floor. Suitable for apartments where there are no small children, elderly people, active pets who can get tangled in the curtain, get injured or tear it off. Such curtains look good in arches, add coziness to large rooms, and make small ones stylish.
For rooms with a balcony door, a combined option is allowed: a short tulle above the window itself, a separate long curtain above the exit to the balcony
Color
The color scheme directly depends on the interior style of the room. Almost any options are acceptable - monochrome, variegated, with gradient transitions. The color is matched to thick curtains, if present, carpets, other room textiles, and less often, tulle is a bright accent.
Popular options:
- snow-white;
- agate gray;
- saffron yellow;
- amethyst;
- fuchsia;
- turquoise;
- moderate pink;
- herbal;
- pale green;
- amber;
- lilac;
- bronze;
- yellow-orange;
- gray;
- pearl;
- light green;
- reddish beige.
With or without curtains
Most often, tulle is an addition to thick curtains, but not always - its multi-layer versions provide good protection from street light. A simple, lightweight option is used in loft interiors, where curtains will be “out of theme”; minimalistic, Japanese interiors also “will not tolerate” unnecessary ones.
Modern fashion provides tulle curtains of different densities, combining which with each other creates a unique, unique appearance.
When the pattern on thick curtains is very complex, there is colorful embroidery, a lot of printed prints, three-dimensional elements, then the tulle is purchased in a single color or with a paler, smaller pattern, partially or completely repeating the curtain one.
It is unacceptable to overload the window opening with unnecessary elements.
Tulle sizes
The choice of length is one of the main components when decorating a window opening, which will allow you to change the shape and size of the room.
Short
An original way to decorate a small space. The length to the window sill is suitable for a room in a classic, country or Provence style.
Long
The most popular length option, it looks elegant, visually enlarges the ceiling and the living room space as a whole.
How to hang tulle
The following methods are used to secure the tulle fabric:
- using a drawstring: this element is sewn at the top of the product, and a rod cornice is threaded through it;
- on clips (suitable for lightweight materials);
- on hooks (hooks made of metal or plastic are sewn at the top of the panel, which cling to rings placed on the cornice);
- using eyelets (holes are cut in the product for rings through which the cornice is threaded).
The easiest way to attach is with tape. It is sewn onto the top of the product and fixed to the ceiling or wall cornice.
Design ideas in various styles
It is the window decor that is considered the final chord in the room when it is decorated. The main thing is not to make a mistake and choose curtains that will match the overall style and give the living room a finished look.
Provence
Homely and warm Provence. Here special attention should be paid to textiles. To decorate windows, transparent white tulle with an ornament or floral print is suitable.
The photo shows a Provence style hall with tulle on the window.
Classical
Luxury in a great room will never go out of style. It is in this style of decoration that a curtain made of thin and plain fabric will come in handy.
Modern
Currently, this style is at the peak of popularity. The tulle flowing from the ceiling should also be combined with the overall theme of the room and be functional and practical.
The photo shows a modern-style room with light curtains.
Minimalism
Discreet, black and white and cold minimalism. A voile tulle would be an excellent solution for a hall of this style.
Features of choice
Finding the perfect draperies for a window is not always easy - some will be satisfied with ordinary snow-white tulle, while others will try to make the design unique.
Curtains for the hall are selected according to length, width, color, style, and material of manufacture.
The placement of curtains will be different in living rooms with and without a balcony, in rooms with panoramic or ordinary windows, bay windows, niches, and attics. Tulle is sewn in different ways - there are straight, simple, plain types, elegant fashionable new items, full of colors.
The interior of the room and its lighting also matter.
If the windows are large and face south, southeast, the curtains take on cold shades, with large, dense embroidered elements - flowers, ornaments, stripes. When the windows are narrow, very little street light penetrates into the room, light tulle fabric, warm colors, devoid of decor or with a small, barely noticeable pattern, is purchased.
They start choosing curtains when the interior style has already been thought out.
For minimalist interiors, fabrics such as a plain veil are used; for oriental interiors, several types of tulle are used at the same time. In the latter case, when you have to combine two or three or more types of fabric, it is important to carefully select the texture and pattern so as not to get excessive “variegation” or create dissonance between individual elements.
Since residents spend many hours a day in the living room space, its design should not be tiring or annoying. It is desirable that each member of the household likes the atmosphere.
Color spectrum
When choosing a color, you can act boldly and creatively or give preference to more proven tones and shades.
White
A color that can fit into any interior. Visually expands the living room space, making the room airier and lighter.
Beige
Versatile and natural. Beige tulle will successfully hide all the imperfections of the windows and walls in the room.
Brown
Deep, rich and solemn. The brown color in the room goes well with natural wood furniture and brings significant solidity to the interior.
The photo shows a white room with a brown sofa and tulle on the windows.
Green
Noble in its elegance. Green tulle curtains will have a positive effect on the atmosphere in the living room, causing positive emotions and tranquility.
Lilac
This color transforms the room in the hall and gives it versatility and aristocracy. Ideal for classic style and light Provence.
Pink
The color of weightlessness, lightness and romance. The hall decorated with pink tulle gives tenderness, warmth and comfort.
Blue
Blue relieves fatigue and relaxes. This color is popular in Provence, chalet, shabby chic, rococo or loft style living rooms.
The photo shows a living room with windows decorated with blue curtains.
Curtain with muslin
The thinnest material made of narrow twisted strips that fall freely to the floor can also be classified as one type of tulle. This pattern will shade the room and add charm to the composition.
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This kind of tulle always transforms a room. Makes it elegant, festive, and at the same time leaves it light and airy.
Drawings and patterns
A universal solution to any interior issue.
Stripes
A two-color stripe will increase the space of a small room, and depending on the color of the stripe, it can add playfulness or restraint to the interior. For a living room with low ceilings, you should not choose tulle with horizontal stripes.
Lace
Openwork lace in the room will give it a gentle romantic look, and also bring comfort and coziness.
Flowers
This floral arrangement creates a mood, gives energy and freshness to the room. Floral patterns with curls are often used in a room in Provence, country or rustic style.
With embroidery
Embroidery gives the curtains a rich and luxurious look. In this “outfit” the window looks expensive, returning the living room interior to the Baroque and Renaissance era.
With a smooth color transition
Ombre effect, transition from one color to another. The modern trend will certainly decorate your room.
Photo gallery
The photo gallery presents 37 photos of a version of tulle curtains.
Options for attaching to the cornice
Every little detail in the interior is of no small importance. Therefore, it is also worth paying attention to the types of fastenings in order to properly hang curtains in the hall.
Eyelets
The tulle on the eyelets has more beautiful and even folds. The main thing is that this type of fastening is in harmony with the overall style in the room.
The photo shows a room with tulle curtains on eyelets.
Rings
They can be matched to the overall look of the room, combined with each other, chosen color and material. Accentuate your living room interior with classic tulle rings.
Loops
Convenient and reliable mounting option. Tulle curtains with loops fit perfectly into the interior of the living room and become original decorations for the room.
Ties
These fasteners, due to their limitless options, will allow you to change the look of the curtains in the hall every day. You can leave the ties hanging freely, tie fancy bows, or create your own unique composition.
Fashion trends 2022
Among the new products this year is tulle without printed patterns. Preference is given to products in beige, sand and other natural colors. In a classic interior, it is better to use a fabric that is uniform in structure and monotonous.
Several types of fabric combined horizontally or vertically will help to decorate a minimalist space a little. Moreover, the darker canvas is located at the bottom of the composition.
As shown in the photo, new this year is the crossing of 2 straight transparent canvases. This design adds lightness and grace to the room. For people working night shifts, this composition is complemented with blackout curtains.
Tulle mesh continues to be a popular option. Glamor lovers will be able to experiment with bright colors and unusual shades.
Today, simple lines and simple styles are in fashion. In addition, ethnic motifs are trendy.
Non-standard windows
If you need to emphasize the original or unusual shape of the window, then in this case you can also safely use tulle.
With balcony door
The design of the curtains should match the doors and not interfere with their functioning.
The photo shows a room with a balcony door decorated with tulle.
Arch
This form of window opening is itself a decorative element; to enhance this effect, it is worth using tulle compositions for decoration. It is not recommended to use massive structures.
Bay window
When choosing curtains for a bay window, it is better to use not very dense fabric in pastel shades to add spatial depth to the room.
The photo shows a classic-style hall with a bay window and light curtains.
Corner window
In order to give such windows a special sophistication and emphasize grace, you can choose a translucent, weightless fabric in light colors.
For two windows
Two window openings with a partition or a room where the living room is combined with a kitchen can also be decorated with tulle, in which case unnecessary workload can be avoided.
Draping techniques
There are simple techniques for draping tulle that you can do yourself:
- One or more curtains are gathered into vertical folds. The third element is thrown over the cornice - an imitation of a lambrequin is carried out.
- Laying folds in one direction.
- Formation of triangular drapery. To do this, the folds are laid towards each other.
- The triangular fold is turned to the reverse side, resulting in a bow being formed.
- Bottom draping. This technique is used on light airy tissues. The canvas in the middle part is raised to the desired height and fixed with magnets.
There are many options for draperies, so you can experiment with them. Complex techniques involve the use of several techniques. Horizontal waves are popular. They are used if the windows are small or the opening is equipped with a balcony door. The tulle is gathered using decorative loops or cords.
Combining tulle
Having good taste, you can easily give the window an authentic look using various combinations.
Roman curtains
In this tandem, tulle is designed to smooth out the small imperfections inherent in Roman blinds.
Roller blinds
While roller blinds protect from light, tulle curtains in this combination perfectly perform a decorative function.
curtain
This set will always be relevant at all times. Thanks to this combination, a feeling of complete harmony is created in the room.
The photo shows a room with a combination of curtains and tulle.
Blinds
In order to remove excessive formality in the living room, it is recommended to frame the blinds with light tulle.
The photo shows a room with windows, where light curtains and blinds are successfully combined.
Lambrequin
The tulle should complement the lambrequin, creating a single whole with it. It is important that the colors and textures match. One of the most worthy decoration options in the hall.
With pick-up
The catch is used not only as a regular fastening. It can also become an indispensable accessory for a real masterpiece in the design of a window opening.
Distinctive features of interior design
Designers, even in restrained interiors, allow rich tones of curtains in window openings. The only condition is that such bright spots should resonate with bedspreads, tablecloths, sofa cushions, vases, etc. If you like complex-cut curtains with an abundance of lush folds, then it is better for you to choose tulle from a plain material. Remember that designers strongly advise against using materials made from artificial and natural fibers in the same composition.
This is considered bad taste. If tulle is combined with curtains, then their quality should also be the same. If the living room has large furniture or the walls are made in gloomy, dark colors, then it is better to choose lighter curtains.
