Roman curtains in the interior (205+ Photos) - Stylish window decoration with your own hands (step by step instructions)
Experimenting with different models of curtains, you can create a spectacular interior for living rooms, children's, cabinets. Just to get a brilliant result, you need to dream up and spend some money. Roman curtains occupy the top lines of the rating of decors for windows and successfully complement the design of rooms for various purposes.
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Curtain Features
Modern roman blinds seem too simple. However, due to the many advantages, these models are hung on the windows in kitchens and bathrooms, at living rooms and on balconies:
- the products are fixed on the wall above the opening, on the ceiling and on the window frame or above the frame inside the opening. Even if the internal opening is not deep enough, the curtain will not interfere with placing flower pots on the windowsill;
- adjustment of level of raising / lowering of a cloth. This is especially useful if the curtain falls below the window sill. To water flowers wipe the window sill is not required to fully lift the canvas. Textile stripes fixed at different levels create soft lighting in the room. At the same time, natural light is not greatly reduced, but the furniture and furnishings are protected from direct sunlight. Multi-level textiles will exquisitely decorate a window consisting of several shutters (this refers to the bay windows);
Roman blinds occupy the top ranks of the decors
- simple care - the design of the curtains eliminates the strong accumulation of dust. Fabric cloths can be quickly removed from the eaves for washing;
- It is convenient to change the window decoration at different times of the year. In the summer, it is desirable to hang transparent and translucent materials on the windows. And for the winter, cloths of more dense fabrics are sewn;
- a variety of textile fabrics allows you to easily choose curtains for interiors of different styles;
- safety - special weights are used in the curtain designs, which are fixed in the lower part of the canvases. These strips eliminate the strong fluctuations of textiles in drafts, which is important when installing thin kitchen curtains near gas stoves.
Products are fixed on the wall above the opening
The high prices of some models equipped with electric control mechanisms can be considered a minor minus of the designs.
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The device of the curtains is not difficult. On the eaves fixed textile fabric, having several horizontal rods. When raising and lowering these rods, it turns out to create elegant fabric folds. Three types of curtains are hung on the windows:
- frameless version - flat cloth evenly folds along the bottom edge when lifting.This window decor looks simple and fits well into the interiors of rustic styles (provence, country music);
- frame models in the raised state are folded into horizontal folds. Smooth lines of fabric look a bit ascetic, but they help to see beauty in simple things. The strict design of the curtains will emphasize the brevity of the rooms decorated in styles. high tech, minimalism;
- the main difference of the cascade model is that the canvas is decorated with soft folds even when lowered. Such curtains for windows harmoniously complement the design of rooms made in styles. Art Deco, modern.
Have the adjustment of the level of raising / lowering the blade
Roman curtains will originally decorate the windows of strict offices and cozy living rooms, will successfully fit into the atmosphere of a small home office or a spacious assembly hall.
return to menu ↑The subtleties of choosing textiles
Expressive window decor can be created with different materials. The interior will be interesting and unique if the fabric fits in color, texture, pattern.
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To design the windows organically fit into the design of the premises, it is better to follow the recommendations of the designers:
- if in a room setting and surface finish dominates a bright monochromatic gamma (white, beige, gray, light green, cream), it is better to decorate the windows with Roman curtains with bright patterns (blueturquoise red, green, orange). Contrast in colors is desirable to use in kitchens, in living rooms, children rooms. A fun game of colors will add to the room vivacity, freshness, originality;
The design of the curtains eliminates the strong accumulation of dust
- when the interior is dominated by ornaments and patterns (carpets, wallpaper with prints, patterned furniture upholstery), then on window hang monochrome canvases calm colors. In order to create a peaceful atmosphere indoors, it is preferable to choose companion fabrics. That is, the shade / pattern of the curtains repeats the color of the upholstery of the furniture or some element of the pattern of the floor covering or fabric upholstery;
- A real fashionable trend was the combination of similar shades of the same color (light green / pale green, blurry blue / celadon, light brown / terracotta). Such curtains are especially pertinent at registration of the nursery, bedroom. So that the rooms do not look boring, materials with a small pattern are selected for the canvases;
- When choosing a picture, the dimensions of the room are also taken into account. In spacious rooms it is appropriate to hang curtains with large patterns. The modest size of the premises will not emphasize textile fabrics with small patterns or thin stripes;
- To create an organic atmosphere, curtains are hung on the windows, supporting the mood and character of the room. For design in the style of country fit light curtains with a cage or a strip. The soft rustic interior in Provence style will beautify the beige, pink curtains with medium-sized floral patterns. For the teenage room, decorated in a modern style, you can choose curtains with fashionable prints.
The canvas is decorated with soft folds, even when lowered.
The main types of ornaments
In order not to get lost in the patterns and ornaments, designers identify four main types of patterns that are applied to window textiles.
In bright, orange color
- Stripes. They can be placed on the curtains vertically, horizontally and diagonally. The advantages of striped textiles - a visual change in the geometry of the room. Vertical lines visually lift ceiling and narrow the space. Horizontal stripes visually expand the room, windows. The width of the stripes on the fabric is also important. For spacious rooms fit wide stripes, and for small - narrow.
- Cell - a popular and widespread pattern (especially when decorating a kitchen and a nursery). This drawing fits well into the atmosphere of the spacious kitchens, sustained in Scandinavian style or country. The most famous cell is Scottish, which combines red and green hues.
- Floral ornaments on the curtains they draw attention to the windows and unobtrusively bring freshness, cheerful mood to the atmosphere. Colorful roman blinds create a home comfort in the kitchen, bedroom or nursery. Best of all, medium-sized floral patterns fit in the tranquil rustic style of the Provençal.
- Custom prints or geometric patterns elegantly fit into modern styles. Textile canvases with strict forms of drawings will look in the living room, teen room. Children will love fabrics with pictures made using photo printing technology and depicting their favorite fairy tale characters. Such curtains are created mainly under the order.
Roman Curtain Design
The peculiarity of Roman blinds is to decorate the window elegantly and practically as a single so in the company with curtains, curtains, sewn from different materials:
- The standard version - the window opening is covered only with a Roman curtain. The canvas at the same time performs the role of decorating the window and protects the room from the sun's rays. For classrooms, home libraries, dense curtains of monochromatic colors are better suited.. To emphasize the severity of the interior, to prevent the fading of books, furniture, textile fabrics of dark shades are chosen. The color spectrum of restrained nature - shades brown, gray, blue, dark green. And already in living rooms, kitchens, children's or bathrooms, you can install designs with translucent patterned canvases. These materials will not greatly shade the room and bring a sense of spaciousness, freshness;
Elegant and practical window decoration
- in the combined case, the canvas is installed in the window opening and serves mainly a protective function. Traditional curtains from fabrics of different textures and density will become magnificent companions for the Roman curtains. The thick Roman curtain of linen, cotton, sateen in combination with tulle, fastened on the eaves (fixed above the window opening) looks unusually. Interesting ensembles are obtained by selecting monophonic and patterned materials.. To make the Roman blind seem imperceptible, we use textiles of light monochromatic shades or to match the window frame. Such combined techniques for the design of openings will look non-standard for the design of living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms.
Suitable for windows of various shapes.
How to fix the cornice?
Constructions can be mounted both inside the window opening and above it:
- internal assembly is mainly chosen for the canvases covering the individual windows. The cornice is attached directly to the frame of the window sash. If you do not need to install a separate canvas on each frame, then choose a model with a canvas, dAll the window. The eaves are fastened above the window frame and it is necessary to make sure that the canvas in the raised position does not interfere with the opening of the window sash. With this method of installation design, you can use the sill even if the curtains are lowered. The inner fastening of the curtains is most often combined with the installation of other curtains;
- Often, tenants tend to completely close the window opening, while the cornice is fixed above the window. An unexpected and original view is obtained by the room, if several windows are closed by a single curtain. Such a solution looks interesting and gives the room a harmonious look. But we must bear in mind that it will not be possible to open separate windows - only all at once. Therefore, such curtains close the narrow window openings that are located near. In rooms with low ceilings, it is better to fix the cornice above the window opening or even to the ceiling. This will visually significantly increase the height of the rooms. Non-standard design techniques can be interesting to beat the interior of different premises.
In the classic interior
The main rule when selecting and installing curtains - window decoration should not visually violate the geometry of the room.
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Let's consider in detail the use of these curtains in the bedroom, kitchen, living room. In which room will they look better?
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High humidity and temperature are frequent guests in the kitchen. If the window is located next to the stove, then over time, drops of fat, water, be sure to "decorate" the curtains. Therefore, for the kitchen, curtains are sewn from fabrics that are easy to care for. Perfectly tolerate frequent washings curtains made of synthetic materials. Such materials are inexpensive (for sewing window decoration need little fabric) and you can often change them.
In the interior of the kitchen
Therefore, a soft, soulful and homely atmosphere in a small kitchen will create a material of monochromatic pastel shades or with a pleasant medium-sized pattern. Since the light finish of the walls is the most common, the fabrics of similar colors or suitable contrast will create harmony and comfort in the room:
- for the kitchen decorated in shades of green, light green curtains will do;
- if the room has more beige shades, then textiles are selected in sand tones or cream;
- the kitchen in light yellow tones will organically complement the textile canvas of orange, olive shades;
- If in the spacious room the main color is blue, then the windows can be decorated with fabrics of blue or green colors.
Transparent fabrics will create a bright and soft atmosphere in the kitchen.
Experts advise to take into account the amazing feature of color shades - to influence the increase in appetite. Red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise shades have a positive priority. But when choosing a gray, black, purple palettes should think about. It is believed that such tones suppress hunger.
Stylish decor windows in the living room
The choice of curtains for the central room of the dwelling should be approached with special attention. After all, the living room reflects the taste preferences of the owners and is in some way the hallmark of the apartment. It is in the living room that family celebrations are most often held and guests are received.
In the interior of the living room
For successful stylistic decoration of windows, designers advise to use some tricks:
- In the interiors of the classical style cascading canvases sewn from dark materials with medium-sized golden pattern will look elegantly. For translucent frame / frameless curtains, thick curtains of velvet, velor, and tapestry will be great companions;
- Roman curtains in ensemble with horizontal / vertical blinds are suitable for modern style interiors;
- For the decor, designed in a calm Scandinavian style, canvases made of white cotton or raw linen are suitable.
Discreet, bright interior
Monochrome fabric with a fine silver / gold pattern will add elegance and lightness to the decor.. And already products from dense tapestries, jacquards will add to the interior of the living room notes of solemnity and aristocracy.
Some owners do not imagine a room without traditional curtains. In this case, frame / frameless structures are mounted inside the window opening. Combinations of roman blinds and curtains will look especially impressive in living rooms with high ceilings.
Tight fabric provides strong protection from light.
For the bedroom - a guarantee of comfortable rest
To create a soothing atmosphere, it is advisable to pay attention to the curtains of calm, dull shades. The design of the bedroom will take on a finished look, if textiles duplicate the shade / pattern of furniture upholstery or bedspreads.
Materials desirable to choose natural (flax, cotton). Roman curtains with bamboo or jute canvases will perfectly fit into the interiors of rustic styles or eco style.
In order to easily create a cozy twilight in the room in the early morning hours, it is advisable to sew curtains of thick fabrics:
- linen;
- jacquard;
- tapestry;
- silk.
For bedrooms located on the south side, textiles with a metallic coating will be an excellent option. Such fabrics reflect the sun's rays well and help prevent the room temperature from rising on hot summer days. If the appearance of the metallized fabric will cause embarrassment, you can use it as a lining for a curtain sewn from another material.
Creating a peaceful environment
The decor of the room should provide a comfortable rest, so it is recommended to install the products on a remote-controlled electric drive. Then it will be easy, without getting out of bed, to close / open the curtains or fix them at a certain level.
Materials, it is desirable to choose natural
For children's rooms
Curtains for children sew from:
- natural;
- hypoallergenic;
- breathable;
- practical materials.
Preference should be given to Roman curtains, sewn from:
- flaxseed;
- cotton;
- woolen;
- satin fabrics with small additions of artificial fibers (polyester, nylon).
These impurities will simplify the care of the paintings, extend the service life of products. It is advisable to mount frame Roman curtains with smooth textures to reduce the accumulation of dust in textiles.
Small children are put to bed several times during the daytime. Therefore, the combined model will be the best option.It is desirable to complement translucent textile cloths with thick curtains or drapes. In small children's portieres can look too cumbersome. Therefore, the installation of Roman curtains in two rows would be an excellent solution.
Curtains for children sew from natural, hypoallergenic materials
Gentle models for girls' rooms
The abundance of pink in the nursery may look too cloying. Therefore, in the decorative finish is recommended to use other colors. An excellent choice would be textile fabrics of pale coffee, sand, light green or pearl gray shades.
Choose bright, cheerful colors
In order for the situation to become more playful in nature, you should pay attention to the canvases with drawings (polka dots, small geometric ornament, small floral pattern). Very gently will look like a small strip or cell. Girls definitely like materials with the image of their favorite characters from cartoons.
Options curtains in the nursery for boys
For finishing the boy's room, parents usually choose discreet colors (shades of gray, blue, green). You can dilute the strict or laconic design of the room for the kid with an unusual window decoration. Striped or checkered textiles depend on the child’s tastes and the wishes of the parents.
Soft material will make the room home and cozy. If the child is keen on games, designers, then you can hang curtains with ornaments (geometric patterns) that have a contrasting shade. For example, gray linen with small orange or red cells. Or blue textiles with white diagonal lines.
Option for the boy's room
As children grow older, their interests change rapidly.. And choose the decor of the room, its decoration is desirable, along with teenagers. In the nature of the room can look through some kind of interior style. Most of all, teens are suitable for high-tech, minimalism, loft, Scandinavian style.
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On the balcony - features of choice
When installing a Roman curtain on a balcony / loggia, tenants need to decide three basic questions: which textiles to choose, which installation to use, which mechanism to use to control the device.
Burlap use
- Most often, the balcony space does not imply complete blackout. It is enough to install Roman blinds protecting the balcony from the view from the street and bright sunlight. Designers recommend to take into account that thick curtains visually reduce the size of the premises. Since standard balconies cannot boast large dimensions, curtains are made of translucent materials for windows.
For loggias or balconies with windows to the south sew curtains of thick light-colored materials. Ideal - fabric with a reflective coating. To balcony became a harmonious continuation of the room, textiles choose a close color range (or a couple of tones lighter than the palette of the room).
The most common decoration of the balcony windows is bamboo straw. This material gives the room coziness and comfort at any time of the year.
In a bright, pink color
- You can install structures in three ways: on the frame, ceiling, wall. If all the frames of the balcony are opened, then it is advisable to fix a separate curtain on each window casement. Solid textile fabric will be an excellent choice for balconies with a panoramic version of the glazing.
- The easiest way to raise / lower the curtains on the balcony is through an electric mechanism. You can control the design from the room - no need to specifically go to the balcony. Devices with automation are not cheap - this is the main disadvantage of models.
Modern balconies are increasingly ceased to be warehouses of unnecessary things. Even on small squares, comfortable work rooms, play zones or recreation areas are arranged. And Roman curtains help not only to save precious square meters, but also give the balconies a stylish and unusual look.
Low-key, elegant option
For bathroom
Every woman dreams of a bathroom with a window - it's nice to see a waking up city in the morning. For decoration openings choose curtains of thick fabrics or of thin textiles on the lining, so that in the dark they do not shine. Manufacturers sew curtains from materials of various shades. Do not underestimate the Roman blinds - they make the bathrooms very elegant and stylish.
In the interior of the bathroom
Hang on the window better cloth with special impregnation. If conventional fabrics are used, mold and fungus can occur in the folds of the wet material. Therefore, the curtains are sewn of polyester with the addition of blended fibers (polyester with cotton, flax, viscose). Such cloths are easily erased, durable, do not fade in the sun. Find a model of the right type is easy:
- for bathrooms with classic interiors, pastel shades are suitable. Fabrics with medium-sized silvery / golden ornaments look original;
- curtains with bright contrasting prints will perfectly fit into the rooms of modern style;
- for ascetic high-tech styles, minimalism will suit fabrics with a light metallic sheen. For a Scandinavian-style bathroom, you can pick up textiles in shades of bleached flax or blurry-blue, light sandy shades.
Today, when arranging the windows of the living room, kitchen, and children’s room, the tenants most often make a choice in favor of Roman curtains, giving the interior an original and unusual look.
Roman curtains in the interior
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