London curtains

When there is a desire not only to darken the windows from daylight, but also to add to the atmosphere of the room the spirit of aristocratic romanticism, the option with London curtains is perfect.

Being "immigrants" from foggy Albion, these elegant products are a cloth made of cloth, which when raised in the center forms a free fold-wave, on the sides - deep bantovye folds.

The choice of English curtains - this is the right decision when you make large spacious rooms. Massive linen curtains or short organza garlands are equally gorgeous in almost any style.

A special highlight in the interior will be the addition of lace lace, fringe, beads, fabric buttons, ruffles, tassels.

Externally, the design of the English curtains is determined by some features:

• The number of folds more than two.
• The characteristic depth of the waves.
• Freely hanging vertical edges form fans and are fixed along a side slice.

The curtain is a smooth rectangular fabric. From the inside of the inside, rings are sewn vertically and cords attached to the eaves with a lifting mechanism are threaded. When the cords are pulled in, the canvas rises, forming folds on the front of the product. The folds in the center gather in lush waves, and on the sides - in volumetric bows or puffs. In the open state, the length of the product reaches the window sill.

London curtains have several advantages:

• Help protect the room from drafts due to the density of the fabric.
• Perfectly protect from bright sunshine.
• Due to the flexibility of the material from which the fabric is made, they do not interfere with the opening of window leaves.
• Easy to care and clean.
• There is a possibility of remote control.

Installation of elegant English curtains can be carried out on the window sash or on the whole window opening. Also, fabric products can be hung in a niche or in front of the window.There are designs that are selected for wide window openings or narrow windows.

Often, products are fastened with adhesive tape, where one part of it is embedded in the profile and the other is sewn to the fabric. Practical installation method allows you to easily remove the curtains for washing.

English curtains are installed not only on ordinary windows, they can also be selected for arched window openings. For such a non-standard mounting, an appropriate eaves are simply required. On such windows, the role of fabric products is more decorative than practical.

When making rooms often choose curtains with a constant length of matter, which is initially fixed at a given level.

Lifting the web is done manually using a side cord or using an electric drive remotely.

Products were not called London for decorating rich halls in London.These luxurious curtains are predominantly used from impeccable English fabrics.

In the 18th century in England, when the concept of traditional London curtains was born, textiles were mainly used in the manufacture of pieces of furniture and accessories. Fabric was decorated with literally everything: from the windows to the walls.

Modern products are made from natural fabrics of medium softness. The satin, flax, satin, silk, wool, jacquard are among the perfectly draped fabrics.

The volume of folds will depend on the texture of the fabric. It is important that the texture is dense and capable of holding a given shape. Otherwise there is a risk to see not London curtains, but banal curtains on your windows.

Window products made of flax, thick cotton, as well as curtains framed by these fabrics look advantageous.

A veil or tulle will create shimmer in daylight.

Choosing the color of curtains should be remembered that the color scheme was common.A huge choice of color palette allows you to safely dream for a harmonious infusion of curtains in the overall interior space. Colors have properties to affect the overall perception of a room in different ways:

• Warm tones in shades of red will create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
• Brown and cream shades bring a sense of comfort and security.
• White, blue, green - rigor, coolness, unobtrusiveness.

• Classic vertical stripes, tartan and checkered print - universal color options. The fashion for the English classics never weakens.
• Geometric patterns, a floral print and an ornament with images of animals are combined with contrasting inserts in the folds that open.

The simplicity in the operation of the structures allows the use of London curtains not only in the classic version of the home interior, but also in the interior design of restaurants and office classrooms.

Structures joining the cornice with adhesive tape can be easily removed and cleaned.After wet cleaning, the product is ironed and, with the help of lifting cords, recreates the old drape.

Stopping the choice on the English curtains, it is preferable to pay attention to textiles. Considering the design of windows as a priority in the English style, the choice focuses on high-quality, and, accordingly, expensive fabrics.

In order to save, you can use the budget option of fabrics of beige and gray shades with the inclusion of floral ornament.

Curtains decorated with lambrequins, cords with tassels look advantageous. Color design should be supplemented with, for example, a lamp shade, throw pillows, and a pouf.

Alternatively, this type of curtain can be shaded by a curtain made of lightweight fabrics or pick up wooden blinds with a single tone of furniture. Short products can not protect the room from the sun, so horizontal blinds will help solve this problem.

In rooms with high ceilings and large windows they will harmoniously look in tandem with roller and curtains, curtains and tulle. For giving of additional volume the lining sewn from the inside of the canvas is used. The right decision is to use the services of a designer who will make a design according to an individual sketch.

A model of quality and taste has always been considered a strict, but at the same time warm and cozy English style. The unique products are chosen by connoisseurs of elegant decor and high-quality textiles. It is known that most of the atmosphere in the room is set by window decorations, which is why famous designers invariably return London curtains to fashion.

Window masterpieces give the interior a special chic. The variety of fabric and model variants of products does not prevent to include British curtains in almost any interior:

• Style provence recreates the spirit of the outback of an English village. It seems a country house, in the interior of which decorative pillows, bed, harmoniously combined with wallpaper.Elegant curtains of linen, cotton with a fine print will emphasize the lightness of the atmosphere.

• In the interior in style fusion the possibility of mixing fabrics and textures. Or rather, it is allowed to combine, at first glance, incompatible colors and styles. In the kitchen, the curtains are rather decorative, which often does not require a complete blackout. In places for cooking and tea, it is better to install designs with short curtains of light colors or classic colors, which include a Scottish cage or small flower. The nobility and airiness of this area will be given by wavy deep folds on the curtains of organza, tulle and veil.

• Fluffy shuttlecocks and voluminous folds - not for modern kitchens. Designs decorated with fringe and bows take a lot of space. The decor to the curtains is more appropriate to apply in rooms with high ceilings and large windows. Contrast fabrics of massive curtains with lace bows, unobtrusive embroidery, neat beads will perfectly decorate the living room.

• For nursery and bedroom Curtains are made of thick fabric. Their function is not only the decor of the room, but also the darkening of the daylight.Window curtains made from natural materials of rich tones will bring a special charm to the interior of the bedroom.

A positive mood in the nursery can be created with the inclusion of light transparent products for windows of yellow, pink, blue shades.

Curtains in English style will undoubtedly decorate any window and the whole room, will serve as a wonderful alternative to traditional curtains.

How these products look in the interior, you can watch in the next video.