Description of curtains and their choice

Curtains are one of the attributes of room decoration. With them, an apartment, office or administrative building becomes more comfortable, the interior is unique. Curtains protect the room from bright sunlight, prying eyes in the evening, can visually enlarge the space, hide in the house that which is not intended for public viewing.

Modern designers, relying on the many years of experience of previous generations, are able to create a certain atmosphere when decorating windows: from a sense of palace luxury to minimalist modern solutions.

Types of curtains for home

Before you start to understand different types of curtains, it is worth paying attention to their main elements. A curtain can be quite simple and consist of a single piece of fabric, or, on the contrary, intricate - with several decorative elements. It is they who set the basic style in the design of the window and room.

When describing various types of curtains, the names of the main elements will be encountered. Let's get to know them right away.

Lambrequin is an additional element at the front of the curtain, which is parallel to the ceiling. Lambrequins can be straight, with one or more folds. They are attached to the cornice or directly to the curtain fabric on a special adhesive tape. Sometimes this element is stretched over the frame. The main function of the lambrequin is an additional decoration. It makes the composition look complete.

Curtains are both an additional and an independent element of a composition made of light translucent or completely transparent fabrics. They do not need to be moved in the daytime - the light passes freely. During the day, curtains protect the home from prying unnecessary views of onlookers from the street.

Curtains are the main element. They are made from opaque, fairly dense types of fabric. There are two-sided design.

Sometimes the patterns on different sides are different. The curtains do not let the bright sunlight into the room in the hot summer wait, in the evening they are shifted so that the interior is not visible from the street.

Pickups are additional elements located on one or both sides that fix the curtains in the open state. They are also used for drapery when curtains or curtains are gathered in folds.

By the type of opening, the curtains are divided into three groups:

• stationary;
• lifting;
• sliding.

Crossed curtains

Crossed drapery is a good solution for south-facing windows. Such curtains will create a cozy atmosphere in the room, but most importantly, they will provide a pleasant twilight.In addition, with the help of crossed curtains, the proportions of a very tall window visually change (it seems wider).

Curtains make our home more comfortable, muffle noise and are an important detail of the interior.

There are two options.

1. Two cuts of fabric with an overlap are attached at the top, and at the bottom they are connected with ribbons, tassels or grabs. In this case, two cornices are needed.
2. The continuous canvas is thrown (twisted) over the cornice. As a result, crossed curtains are formed, for which one cornice is enough.

For your information: this option for decorating a window is non-functional: the fabric canvases cannot be moved.

With lambrequins

Curtains with lambrequins are a good solution for a classic interior.

Additional elements can be attached to curtains or to their own retaining elements. Lambrequins can be rigid or soft construction.

For the first, wood slats are used, for the second, braid is suitable. For curtains with such a lambrequin, a multi-row cornice is needed.

Japanese

This type of curtain is good for a minimalist interior. The construction itself is rigid. Cloths of fabric, no more than 1 m wide, are fixed to the frame.

Japanese curtains can be moved higher and lower, but not across the width of the window opening. These curtains resemble screens - room partitions.

Russian style

The Russian style in the design of the window is the motives of folk crafts, Russian scarf or country nature. Curtains of this kind can be hung in any of the rooms of the apartment, be it the kitchen, bedroom or children's room. The main thing is that they look harmoniously with the color of the wallpaper, furniture and go well with the main style of this room.

Synthetic fabrics are well suited for the kitchen, as there are always a lot of vapors and odors. Gzhel, Khokhloma painting, cheerful peas, branches, leaves, fruits of plants in the form of prints on fabric for curtains will create a special "Russian atmosphere". Decorating elements with Vologda lace will look good in the living room. For a wooden country house - a great option.

For the nursery, the theme of Dymkovo toys and Russian nature is quite relevant. Fantasy for the design of the window in the nursery will not hurt, but it is important that the room for the child remains bright and cheerful.

When using the Russian style, both single-row and multi-row cornices are used. The main thing is to combine the fabrics correctly. If the curtain fabric is chosen in bright colors, then light should be monochromatic and vice versa. Cute ties, laces or unusual magnets will add coziness to a room with a Russian-style window.

With photo printing

A curtain in the form of a photograph is a fairly young direction in the design of a window opening. For printing, fabrics are suitable that are dense enough that do not allow light to pass through (satin, blackout). For those who like to soak up in bed longer in the morning, this option will be a godsend. The drawing is applied using digital printing.

Moreover, today you can buy a ready-made version or order a print of the image you like. You can complement the interior by duplicating the pattern on a tablecloth or bedding.

If the photo is printed on fabric, the curtains can be opened and closed. But recently printed roller blinds are very popular.They are perfect for both living room and office space.

Lace

Lace is a fabric consisting of interwoven, interconnected fibers. Until the 18th century, all lace was woven only by hand and was very expensive. So only very wealthy people could afford such a luxury. With the invention of the loom, the cost of lace has dropped significantly.

The modern market is distinguished by a large selection of openwork curtains. This applies to quality, color, and price. Traditional handmade lace can only be white or ivory. Lace curtains will add tenderness and lightness to the interior, create a unique atmosphere of home comfort.

Lace curtains are used in different ways. The traditional option is one sheet along the entire length of the window. To give a finished look, a lambrequin is often used. In this case, the window visually becomes larger.

Quality lace is not only beautiful but also durable. They should be well washed in a washing machine on a delicate cycle in cold water.

Note! If the owner of the premises loves to maintain privacy in the evening, then a second curtain made of thicker fabric will be a must. Thin lace will not protect from prying eyes in the evening when the light is on.

Fishnet

Such curtains are usually made of the finest fabrics, which can additionally be decorated with embroidery, lace trim, ruffles, flounces, folds.

Openwork lambrequins are often used, which can be attached to adhesive tape or to a rigid frame. If desired, the first one can always be removed. Such decorative elements collect a lot of dust and require careful maintenance. You can use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to solve this problem.

With folds

Curtains with folds will give the window an unusual look. As a rule, these elements are performed manually. The main thing here is the correct creation technique and the choice of high-quality fabric suitable for gathering.

The options for folds are different:

• bow;
• glasses;
• unilateral folds.

Important! The more folds, the more fabric is needed for the curtain. The correct depth will give the curtain a neat, attractive look.

Bow folds can be distributed along the entire length or in selected areas. Such a decorative element is found in the interior created in the English style. The same can be said about the folds in the form of glasses, which look original on medium density fabric.

One-sided folds can be either wide or very narrow, reminiscent of pleats. Additional elements in the form of grabs and lambrequins allow you to achieve completeness and originality.

Moroccan style

The Moroccan style in the design of the window is distinguished by a special flavor and bright colors. This solution is suitable for both a small apartment and a luxury home. It is important to consider the following points.

1. Shades of African nature. Juicy colors: green, yellow, olive, orange, sand.
2. The colors that are present on the flag of Morocco and carry a certain meaning. Juicy red is the main one. Blue and golden shades are often found.
3. Luxury in everything. Curtains that attract attention are often used.
4. The use of gold to emphasize the high cost of interior solutions.
5. Combinations of several bright, sometimes very contrasting colors. For example, sand with purple or pink.

The windows, decorated in Moroccan style, are suitable for both non-residential and residential premises. In any case, originality, brightness, special flavor will be provided.

From beads

Beaded curtains are considered one of the spectacular decors. In addition, they transmit light well, which is important for rooms where there is not enough light. Movement, play of light, non-standard - all this is appropriate when it comes to this type of curtain.
Beads do not fade in the sun for a long time, do not fade over time. There is one nuance - dust.

A vacuum cleaner or a rag with soapy water will help in this case. The process of creating such curtains is laborious, for this reason they are not cheap. You can be patient and weave beaded curtains yourself. The scope for creativity is unlimited. This gives a special charm to such curtains. Decorating a window like no one else is great.

How to choose curtains for an apartment or house

First you need to decide on the style, the number of elements. Undoubtedly, the important point is to determine the size of each individual canvas. How to choose the right size?

It is calculated by the cornice.

1. Take a tape measure and measure the working length of the curtain rod to the stops.
2. Then measure the distance from the eaves to the floor.
3. When the curtain is short, you need to determine the distance from the eaves to the top of the window sill.

Important! Every centimeter counts.

Blade length

The length of the curtain depends on a number of factors:

• type of curtain;
• type of fastening the canvas to the cornice;
• allowances for sewing and processing of edges.

Long curtains usually have a size equal to the distance from the eaves to the floor with an allowance of 1-2 cm.

Elongated - differ by adding 20-30 cm to the same distance. Short - the distance from the cornice to the edge of the window sill (upper).

When the web is attached to the hooks of the rail, the distance is measured from the hook to the floor. If there are loops or rings, the height of the web is reduced by the size of such fasteners.

For allowances at the top and bottom, they usually take 5 cm in addition to the main length of the curtain.

Web width

The width of the canvas depends on the splendor. The splendor itself is from the type of fabric. For fabrics of different density - its own splendor coefficient (Kp). To understand how wide the canvas is needed, the working length of the cornice is multiplied by Kp (based on the type of fabric selected).

The fluff factor for different types of fabrics is as follows:

• heavy - 2;
• medium severity - 2.5;
• lungs - 3.

When choosing a curtain with folds, you need to take into account their number and width. For the kitchen, it is worth giving preference to models with a length to the windowsill, with a small number of folds - they are easier to care for.

How to hang curtains correctly?

The tannins in the composition of the curtains differ in density, and therefore in severity, so it is important to choose the right cornice, accessories and fasteners.

Popular types of curtain rods:

1. Bar - will withstand curtains of any density. It can have several rows.
2. String - only suitable for fine fabrics.
3. Baguette cornice - suitable for any solution.
4. Profile cornice - it can be multi-row, it can also be used to combine fabrics of different density.
5. Flexible - good for a variety of design ideas.
6. Telescopic - for weightless light curtains.

Important! Light curtains should be chosen on drywall walls.

When putting on the canvases, the distance between the fasteners must be taken into account - it must be the same.

The curtains are hung so that the lighter translucent fabrics are on the inside, and the heavier ones on the front. Magnets, clothespins, ties, and other accessories are used to give additional shapes.

The width of the curtains also matters.It is important that the window opening is completely closed. Some people like it when the curtain takes up all the space from wall to wall.

Under the sink

A sink curtain is used when the place looks unsightly. Household chemicals, a siphon, many small items spoil the look of the room. A good way to fix this is to sew a properly sized curtain that you can easily slide.

Choosing the right fabric to match the wall colors can give the place under the sink a pretty cute look. Gabardine or cotton work well. The print will add sophistication.

Note! It is better to choose a fabric of a dark color - it does not get dirty, it is easier to care for it.

You can hang the curtain under the sink on a string or fishing line, then it will easily move. By the way, some cover the mezzanines with the same curtain.

On plastic windows to the windowsill

How to hang curtains on plastic windows? The answer is based on model selection considerations. Ready-made curtains in the form of rolls are becoming more and more popular. Modern manufacturers make products that are ready to satisfy any request. Many options, colors will allow you to decorate the window opening in a minimalist style.

For a room, you can choose short curtains up to the windowsill, and then complement the image with long curtains of any kind.

The advantage of short curtains is ease of care, lightness, convenience. Access to the windowsill is well open, which is important for lovers of indoor plants.

Popular forms:

• roller blinds or roller blinds;
• in a rustic style;
• Roman (with folds);
• in Japanese style;
• Austrian.

Note! Heavy and dark fabrics up to the windowsill look heavy. For this reason, it is best to choose curtains in neutral shades made from lightweight materials.

To the bath

The bathhouse is the place where privacy is important. Curtains are needed to hide the interior from prying eyes, and block the access of cold air.

When choosing a fabric for a window to a bath, it is important to consider a number of important criteria.

1. Persistence. Changes in temperature, vapors have a detrimental effect on some types of tissues. The curtain material must be water-repellent. Fabrics that are too thick will obstruct the circulation of air in the room.
2. Natural fiber: linen, cotton, chintz, cambric. Synthetics should not be in the composition.
3. Simplicity. Complex drapery will undergo deformation under the influence of moisture.
4. Relevance. This refers to the combination of curtains with the general style of the room.
5. Color spectrum. This refers to the combination with the color of the walls. Depends on how the interior is finished. The tiles are matched with shades in color or in contrast. Country or rustic style goes well with wood.

You can hang the curtain in the bath on a string, fishing line, cornice of the appropriate size.

Best curtain manufacturers

Choosing the best curtain manufacturers is not easy. Quality and reasonable price are exactly the criteria that everyone tries to adhere to. However, we can single out the favorites among the residents of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries:

• Wisan;
• Amore mio;
• Haft;
• Garden;
• Primavera;
• Realtex;
• Zlata korunka.

Not everyone buys ready-made curtains, many prefer to choose fabrics, and then turn to a tailor shop. The most famous companies producing high quality fabrics:

• Marvic tex tiles;
• Missoni;
• Antico setificio fiorentino;
• Rubelli;
• Nina Campbell.

This, of course, is not all companies, but only a fraction of the total number of those that are recognized as the best.

Quality products are made at domestic, Turkish and Belarusian factories.

1. Togas. It is a Russian subsidiary of a Greek manufacturer. Curtains are produced in any style and style. Even the classic models of the factory look very expensive and elegant.The cost of the finished product depends on the fabric, its size and the complexity of the model.
2. Aco Textile. It is a Turkish firm with 35 years of experience. Her products are chosen for affordable prices. The factory is located in Istanbul. The buyers are people from all over the world. Lightweight Turkish tulle is considered a top product. The factory sews curtains in both oriental style and European style.
3. Belshtor. The production is located in the Republic of Belarus. The Grekov Sisters Manufactory entered the Russian market in 2014 and is gaining more and more popularity. The factory sews to order, exactly observing all the requirements and nuances that the customer pays attention to. Prices range from budget to high prices for elite cuts. The peculiarity of manufactory production is working with mixed synthetic fabrics: soft, veil, jacquard.

The choice of a curtain for a room is a very responsible event. Here it is quite appropriate to seek advice from a professional designer or sewing master.

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