Curtains for the bedroom play a decorative role. They create comfort, tranquility and an atmosphere for relaxation. The overall design of the room depends on them. The main thing is to correctly select and emphasize one or another interior.
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For what purpose do you need curtains?
Since the sleeping room is my personal space, I would like to achieve the following goals:
- Darken the room. To solve this problem, I understand that one cannot do without dense material. The density of the material can be checked. Enough through it to look at the sun or bright light.
But constantly being in a darkened room will feel discomfort, it will affect my health, emotional state. Therefore, I decided to stay at the double version ─ curtains and tulle. And what types of kits are there? It is desirable to understand.
Curtains for the bedroom play a decorative role
- Choose a curtain design. Today, a variety of curtains, striking human imagination. I wanted to see the sleeping room as dynamic, free, so that the color, the shape would be combined with each other, so you can dwell on the companion fabrics. The classic design of the window was already ─ this is a wooden eaves, on which were hung thick curtains with light curtains. And for my style, other attachment options are needed.
- Pick color curtain. The color of curtains affects the atmosphere of comfort, comfort and a feeling of complete rest. In the trend of pastel, natural (young greens, beige tone), muted tones (burgundy, purple). These shades of curtains can calm, relax me after a busy day of work.
Material
Window curtains are a room design element. They are charged with a double load: decorative and functional. First, they create the final stage of the room design, create a cozy room. Secondly, window textiles protect the room from a large amount of daylight, from prying eyes or from entering dusty substances.
They create comfort, tranquility and an atmosphere for relaxation.
Sleeping curtains, as compared with kitchen curtains, can be used from various types of materials. On the sleeping curtains no harmful factors such as steam and fat are affected.Therefore, it is desirable to decorate the bedroom with natural or mixed materials.
Popular types of materials:
- Linen. Curtains of unbleached flax rough to the touch, have the appearance of homespun linen beige or gray-beige. And if the room is present Scandinavian, ecological, safari styles, such curtains will be a great addition to the whole room design. Brightened or bleached linen fabric, without beige or grayish tones, will emphasize Provencal, country music, Mediterranean, Egyptian style.
Curtains can be used from various types of materials.
Linen material has a high decorative effect, does not have static electricity, has a different weave density. This affects the light transmission of the curtains. For my bedroomswhich is located on the north side, you can use a canvas with a density of medium fiber weave.
- Organza, crepe, taffeta. Today at the peak of popularity were curtains of viscose or silk crepe. This gorgeous view of the canvas to the touch has a rough, matte surface. The product is beautifully draped, but not wrinkled.
The material is used to make curtains of any style.
Taffeta can be confused in appearance with crepe, as it contains silk, as well as synthetic fibers. This material is badly draped, as it has a rigid structure with a semi-matte surface, but some types of canvas tend to overflow, therefore they are called ─ “the effect of peach skin”.
Decorate your bedroom with natural or mixed materials.
And transparent, light, airy fabrics can be attributed to organza, gas and veil, which are made from silk and synthetic fibers. Only the veil can drape beautifully. These are purely decorative fabrics, which are used as an independent element, and in combination with curtains.
- Atlas, velvet. Satin material is thick and soft. It drapes well, forms beautiful folds. The fabric contains silk, cotton, viscose or acetate. Decorative canvas depends on the composition of raw materials.
Velvet, as well as satin fabric in the composition has silk, cotton and some types of viscose. It has a dense base and a short thick nap.
return to menu ↑Varieties of velvet:
- velveteen;
- plush;
- velours;
- panne;
- polubarh.
Tight sun protection
Advantages and disadvantages of materials for curtains:
| the cloth | Benefits | disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Linen | Natural look | It crumbles |
| Eco-friendly material | A small selection of styles | |
| Able to "breathe" | ||
| Malleable in design | ||
| Silk | Natural shine | Burns out in the sun |
| Luxurious view | High price | |
| Does not attract dust | Gentle wash required | |
| Well draped | ||
| Velvet | Luxurious view | Accumulates dust |
| Absorbs light | Winter version of the product | |
| Good sound insulation | Suitable for large areas | |
| Synthetics | Low cost | Breathable |
| A variety of beautiful colors | Electrified | |
| May cause allergies |
Color solution
Color curtains should be combined with the surroundings. For example, to be an addition to bedspread on the beds, cape on the armchair, cushions, ottoman and other elements of the bedroom interior.
Color curtains should be combined with the surroundings
The main colors in modern textiles
In order not to make a mistake, it is better to get acquainted with the colors, their shades in more detail:
- White. A small room can visually expand, and in combination with warm shades such as soft pink, coffee or beige, make the bedroom airy. It is undesirable to use one white color, as it will create a hospital impression.
- Yellow. The most positive, optimistic shade. It can be combined with green or blue shades. My bedroom is on the north side, so the yellow color will be appropriate, will make the room warm and bright.
- Green. This is a classic, peaceful version of the bedroom. I immediately refuse it. I do not like repetitions!
Positive, optimistic shade
- Blue. Creates a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. If the curtains are combined with warm shades of pillows, of pictures, then the bedroom will acquire an individual style. One could think about such a composition.
- Blue. Today it is one of the popular shades. It has a calming and cooling effect. One blue color makes the bedroom dark, so it should be diluted with white.
- Red. I completely exclude this color from my design project and have a negative attitude towards it.
The color of the curtains should be slightly darker / lighter than the color of the wallpaper. Since the curtains can merge with the walls. Therefore, I will not get the desired result.
return to menu ↑Types of curtains for the bedroom
Design solutions have no boundaries for the manufacture of curtains for the sleeping room. My curtains should fit harmoniously not only in the design of the bedroom, but also in the overall interior of the house. Consider their main designs.
Classic style bedroom
- Sliding. This is a common type of curtain. The design of the curtains maybe straight, with lambrequins, Japanese, cotton, etc. But I will immediately refuse this option. I would like to see the product in my bedroom more practical.
- Lifting. This option requires special tools that are able to lift the curvaceous or with the folds of the product.
- Stationary. This view can not be moved along the eaves, have a certain shape, do not move apart, do not move. They have a luxurious design ─ these are imperial, “episcopal sleeves” drapes, and the usual name for me such curtains is vintage.
The main types of curtains:
- Curtain. They are made of translucent rectangular fabric. My bedroom is located on the north side of the house, so this type of curtain may be suitable. But I would have used them from the dense fabric backing, which will give the room an intimate atmosphere.
Bohemian style
- Cotton, rope. This model of curtains can be used in a room with an oriental style direction. They are decorated with glass beads, beads or beads. They can be of different lengths.
- Portieres. For their manufacture using dense fabric. They protect the wallpaper from sunburn. To give the product romance, I used all sorts of decorative elements ─ flounces, hooks, holders, garters.
- Classic. This model combines tulle with a curtain, which is often used for decorative purposes and not for darkening. Different material is provided for this purpose. The length of the curtains should not reach the floor by 2-5 cm.
Complex curtain design may be greater than the height of the room.
The curtains are hung on the sides of the window opening, and the middle is filled with transparent curtains, up to the middle of the window. The design is complemented by decorative lambrequins, which emphasize the whole luxury of the product.
- Italian. The model looks gorgeous in a spacious bedroom, with a classic or Provencal style. They have a fixed fixation on the eaves. For their tailoring is better to use a fabric made from natural fibers.
In gentle pastel colors
- French. The model will emphasize all the luxury of furniture designs. For its manufacture can be used as a dense fabric, and light air tulle. Here on a flat cloth scallops are going in a horizontal direction.
French, Austrian curtains can only be lifted using a special device. The only condition: the material must be draped well. They are suitable for such styles as Empire, Baroque or Rococo.
For curtains use velvet, satin or jacquard material.
On it can be placed vertical stripes, prints with floral motifs. They are mounted on multi-row mounts, which are decorated with twist clamps at the ends of the cornice.
Curtain in purple
- Roman. They are used in bedrooms with modern design. The curtain closes the window opening, looks great in small rooms. They can be combined with tulle, used in a shortened version.
- Rolled. This model of curtains is made from natural, synthetic or combined materials. The bottom of the curtain has a weighting agent. They can be transparent, translucent, dimming, opaque.
- Lifting. For lifting curtains include jalousieas well as roll curtains. Today is very popular Japanese themes from bamboo material. But with this style you need to be careful that the bedroom does not stand out from the overall interior of the whole house. They are not adjustable to the width of the window.
For bedroom with balcony by the door, curtains are selected not only with an aesthetic beautiful view, but they must perform a certain function ─ not to impede the passage to the balcony. The window with a balcony door can be closed by roll or cotton curtains. If you want to hang fabric curtains, it is desirable to use two canvases on the window.
Loft style
This will facilitate the passage to the balcony. Each panel can be decorated with decorative elements ─ clamps or tacks. The design of the structure is chosen individually.
return to menu ↑Portieres for a bedroom with balcony
- No need to use canvas with triangular prints.
- Use a soft canvas with a single color, which would match the shades of wallpaper or furniture designs.
- You should not use the national flavor ─ this is not a sleeping option, but a kitchen one.
- On the information field There are a large number of options for curtains with a balcony door, the photos of which can be viewed here and select "your" model.
In yellow
What option will I stop? I am interested in the design of the product below the window sill by 0. 2 m. I hope that the advice of professionals will help me.
Patterns and decorations
To make all the decorative elements in harmony with each other, with other rooms of the house, you need to adhere to following requirements:
- In a small room should not use large prints on the material, and the fabric is better to use light colors. In a room with a large free area will fit products with patterns of different sizes and colors. For a room with a low ceiling, it is better to use only a vertical strip in curtains and wall covering.
Resting, cozy atmosphere
- You should not overdo it in choosing a picture on wallpaper and curtains. If a wallpaper with a bright pattern is chosen, then the curtains should be without a print. If the tulle material is bright with a large print, then the curtains should be solid.
- Harmoniously portieres look with paintings or artificial lighting fixtures.
- The most popular decoration is lambrequins ─ swags, ties, perekida and other decorative items.
- Curtains adorn the decorative cords, butterflies, flower bouquets, brushes, beads, as well as ribbons.
How to measure the curtains?
Properly selected curtains emphasize the style in the room. How to measure the product? Usually, the curtain can reach the floor, window sill, go down to the floor or be lower than the window sill. But I don’t have to hang long curtains, as the little dog lives in the house.
Before making a calculation, you need to know: how will the curtains hang? The eaves can have a mechanism for lifting, lowering, have the form of a rod or strings.
return to menu ↑The main type of fastening curtains to the eaves:
- Hook. Hook option is suitable for loose, not heavy types of fabrics. On a special eaves, manufacturers have provided clamps for the product. For every 0. 1 m, one hook is provided.
- Grommet (metal ring in the product). This is a modern, stylish type of attachment. He emphasizes the texture of the fabric. The eaves pass through the rings in the fabric, evenly distributes it across the entire width of the window.
- Wide loop. The accessory is made of curtain material. It has the form of bows, knots, fastens with velcro, with the help of buttons or rings. They are mounted on the eaves of any configuration.
- Curtain tape. Fastening to the curtain belongs to the light and beautiful options. It is enough to buy a transparent or dense tape across the width of the curtain, sew it and hang it on the eaves. The drapery turns out magnificent, uniform thanks to a cord.
Using curtains for zoning
The curtain was measured by a metal tape measure from the bottom of the hook on the eaves, to a point that is 0, 2 m below the sill. This is due to the fact that the window sill serves as my dressing table. And also to “protect” the product from your favorite little animal.
To determine the size of the future curtain, you need to stock up on tools, paper, as this is a very important process that requires accuracy.
return to menu ↑Basic tools:
- roulette;
- cornice;
- paper;
- pencil.
In beige tones
The width of the curtain depends on the length of the eaves.
- If the length of the cornice is less than 1, 4 m, then one cloth will be enough.
- With the length of the cornice 2. 0 m, the width of the material is equal to 1, 5 the length of the cornice.
- And with the length of the eaves less than 2, 8 m, curtain fabric you need to buy twice its length.
- If the length of the cornice is 4 m, the width of the fabric is 3 times its length.
These are the correct calculations that I used to design windows in the living room and in the kitchen.
return to menu ↑Wall and ceiling mounting
Curtains are mounted on the eaves depending on the design of the entire room. houses. Eaves are ceiling and wall. Purchase of fixing accessories depends on a type of eaves.
The minimum amount of furniture in the bedroom
For wall moldings, items with ties, loops and grommets. On the ceiling cornice, the curtain is fastened with a curtain tape or hooks. Preferably the fastener design should be respected throughout the house.
How to hang curtains and beautiful?
Having studied a large amount of information on curtains, on the material, colors, I had to think: how to hang them beautifully? Bedroom design depends on it. My curtain will not be long, but at 0. 2 m below the window sill, it will move to one side every day, as the window sill "acts" as a dressing table.
- It is not necessary to hang elaborate, complex products, as they have to be moved daily.
- In my case, the beauty and airiness will create the usual tulle material, linen curtains, which simply hang on the cornice with a length of 1. 4 m with hooks. I will refuse lambrequins, as they will prevent me from opening the window.
Interior design bedroom in a classic style.
Curtains on plastic windows
Looking through glossy magazines, online publications, I observe that plastic windows are in trend today. They differ from their old counterparts. Therefore, the curtains should look modern.
They can work on remote semi-automatic, automatic opening / closing. For this, it is enough to use a rope, for which you can pull, and the curtain will change its position. By pressing the remote control button you can also get a comfortable curtain position for me: it will not allow the penetration of excessive morning light, it will prolong the morning sleep.
Sliding curtain option
Types of curtains on plastic windows:
- Rolled. This species was very popular in 70-80 years of the last century, then forgot about it. But in modern projects, I observe that designers are turning to past experience in their works, improving it with the help of nanotechnology. Changes have touched roll curtains.
- Roman. The modern model consists of a smooth canvas, when the mechanism folds it, then turns the curtain into even and beautiful folds. The model can be mounted on the window and above it. Curtains have a great color solution.
Many models are easy to do by hand.
A simple model of curtains can be made by hand.
return to menu ↑Required tools and materials:
- material;
- weight rake;
- plastic skewers;
- threads;
- rings;
- sticky tape;
- ribbon tape.
- Cassette. This look reminds rolled products. A distinctive feature is the presence of a protective cap ─ cassettes. When you open the window, the curtain and sash move aside at the same time, since the fastening is done directly on the window.
- Pleated. The model resembles blinds. A distinctive feature is the textile material from which they are made. Beautiful and extraordinary look have two-color curtains, which easily change the design of the window opening.
Roman version of curtains
I independently made such curtains in 30 minutes in a nursery.
return to menu ↑For this I needed:
- roll paper;
- sewing thread number 10;
- 2 rulers for the width of the window;
- awl;
- adhesive hooks;
- White glue;
- button.
- Roller. Product model compact, comfortable. They can be hung on the sash windows. If you choose such a model, it will not interfere with the colors, cosmetic items on my windowsill.
In blue
Curtains on modern plastic openings
I got acquainted with the options of curtains, photos on standard plastic windows. And I am interested to learn about modern design options for window openings. Consider interesting types of design curtains plastic windows.
Panoramic. The ideal place for this type of window is a bedroom in a private house.It is better not to close such constructions with curtains in order to wake up to see the whole beautiful panorama. But if you can not do without them, let's listen to the advice of designers.
- For such a model window fit Japanese or Roman products.
- Curtains must be installed in soothing colors.
- To avoid the maximum amount of light, it is better to use translucent fabrics of light color range.
Sheer gray tulle
- Their length affects the design of the room. They may be long or not.
- With low ceilings the color of the walls, preferably, should match the color of the curtains.
- A room with a large free space, then the product can be of different configurations and colors.
- For a visual increase in the area of the room, it is better to arrange the windows in bright colors.
- A small room with a window is decorated in light colors, windows with dark, heavy curtains are decorated in a large room.
Roman transparent curtain
Floor windows. Such designs of windows arrange with a view of the mountains, the sea, the forest. In order to preserve beauty, saturation of light in the room, it is better not to use curtains. But I can not imagine the sleeping room without them, so I would have them.
- For this design, it is better to use windows with light fabrics that are not very dense.
- For a large window it is better to use sliding structures.
- Blinds in soothing colors without a print emphasize the design of the bedroom.
- If the bedroom is decorated in the classical style direction, then heavy Austrian multilayered structures can emphasize it.
Not all types of curtains are described here. You need to understand that there is no perfect view. Each model is popular in its own way and is selected individually.
Lilac Velvet
The owners of such large "possessions" with plastic windows, I would advise heavy fabrics and dark wallpaper. Such a combination will ensure intimacy, security, comfort in the room. However, it all depends on the design abilities and cash.
return to menu ↑How to remove the roller blinds from the mounts?
Before washing, all types of curtains need to be removed. How to do it? I have rolled curtains and before you remove them you need to do the following:
- Curtain material is twisted into a roll.
- A guide line is removed with weighting stubs that slide along it.
- In the lower part, remove the weighting agent.
- The protective capsule is removed.
- A canvas is removed with an axle onto which the web is wound with a screwdriver.
- The screwdriver pulls back the plug and releases the axis from the bracket.
Gray color is suitable for any interior.
Major mistakes when choosing
Modern salons are filled with product design solutions, but this does not mean that any type will fit my window opening. Therefore, you need to take into account the architectural features of the bedroom: the curtains will close the pipes, columns, my wide window sill, which serves as a dressing table. What curtains hang on plastic windows?
Some of my friends, thoughtlessly, and guided by the beauty of the product, make mistakes in the design of the room.
- Do not take into account the size of the room. It is not necessary to clutter small rooms with voluminous curtains with a large print. If you choose the right design and color solution, the product will visually increase the free space and “raise” the ceiling.
- Do not maintain the stylistic direction with other objects of the room. If classical style prevails, then it is not necessary to install plastic blinds on windows. If there is minimalism or high-tech, then luxurious French curtains should be abandoned.
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