Curtains for skylights

Attic - a special corner of the whole house. This room with a bevel under the roof was previously set aside for technical needs, but first creative people made out the charm of the rooms on the attic, and then all the others followed them. Now the attic is quite a habitable room, needing decor no less than the rest of the house.

Attic is located on the top floor of the house under the roof. Often it is distinguished by sloping ceilings and the presence of windows of strange shape and of all possible locations.

Finding suitable curtains for dormer windows is not so easy. It is necessary to take into account a huge number of features, ranging from the type of window to its location. First you need to briefly highlight the fact that you need to arrange for the windows:

• Classic rectangular windows are nothing special. In principle, they are the same as inside the house.They can differ only in size and opening method.
• Ceiling or slanted windows are quite hard to decorate, only a few types of curtains are suitable for this.
• Panoramic full-wall windows are also not uncommon. Being inclined, such a window presents certain difficulties for decoration.
• It is rather difficult to frame the figured windows, especially if you need to emphasize their unusual shape, and not to hide it. To do this, use several methods.

Fix curtains or blinds in the traditional way will not work. Be sure to focus on the slope of the window, the intricate position of the walls. In addition, we must not forget that in all proportions must be respected. This makes the planning of window decoration for the attic is much more complicated than the design for ordinary rooms.

It is also important not to block access of light to the room. Despite the fact that the proportion of skylights falls on 30-40% more light than usual, the small size of the openings and often their inconvenient location does not allow to fully illuminate every corner of the attic. It is important that the curtains do not darken the room even more.

When making windows you need to remember about the functionality of curtains.It is important that they can effectively protect from the sun in a closed form, have a convenient control system, do not accumulate dust.

Curtains for the attic are made as their fabric, and from paper or plastic:

• Aluminum can be installed outside roller blinds.
• Selection fabric patterns big enough. But not all the materials that are used in the design of curtains in the house will be appropriate in the attic. For example, heavy curtain fabrics can be hung only on a classic rectangular window, as the fabric is not suitable for decorating the ceiling.

• Are very popular Blinds "Pleated" made from special treated fabric. Due to their special design, they can be made for any window shape, including an inclined one. Several pleated fabric strips perfectly cover the panoramic windows.
• Paper models it is preferable to install only on small blind windows. Such designs do not tolerate moisture, so it is impossible for water to fall on the blinds of such material.

• Horizontal slats able to decorate any interior, including the attic. Plastic structures are represented by a huge variety of colors, sizes, textures, so finding the option that is suitable for your attic will be easy.
• Special fabric panels Blackout often installed in loft bedrooms. They allow you to absorb light from outside by 80-90% and are well suited for organizing day and night rest.

Designers in one voice advise to choose light shades for registration of dormer-windows. First, it is important that enough light comes into the room, especially if it is small and equipped with only a small window. Secondly, light curtains will be almost imperceptible on the ceiling, which will help to divert attention from him and correctly place accents in the room. Thirdly, thanks to the use of light shades, a room with low ceilings will become more comfortable.

It is not forbidden to use dark colors. This is appropriate for large attic rooms with high ceilings and large windows. Choosing curtains, you should not give preference to dense materials, it is better to choose models through which light penetrates well. So you avoid the fact that the room will look gloomy.

To actual colors for registration of dormer-windows belong:

• Muffled red;
• Sky blue;
• Beige;
• White;
• Gold;
• Cobalt;
• The black.

You can use materials decorated with various ornaments. It is best to choose small abstract drawings, but it will be interesting to look and photo print. Curtains with a large pattern are permissible when decorating a room in the style of Country or Provence.

The choice of window decoration is largely determined not only by the design features of the room, but also by its styling:

• For traditional interiors Windows make out with the help of fabric curtains. They are attached to the eaves above and below. Simple curtains installed in hard-to-reach places usually remain closed all the time and are not supplemented with special control mechanisms.

• For interior design in modern style often used different types of blinds. They are attached with the help of special profiles and complemented by various control mechanisms. The mechanism can be manual or on the control panel depending on the location of the window.Blinds do not sag due to the fact that they are fixed guide, not allowing them to deform.

• For baroque thick curtains hang on the curtain rod. Ceiling windows mask so that they do not catch the eye, shifting the focus to a more or less classic window. For decoration using thick tulle and veils, mostly in the color of the ceiling.

• For rooms boho-chic preference is given to classic sliding velvet curtains and contrasting curtains. Ceiling windows are decorated with horizontal curtains or blinds. Depending on the overall mood of the room, they can be matched to the color of the ceiling or in a contrasting shade, if they act as bright accents.

• Attic in oriental style made with the help of ordinary curtains of expensive materials, including the skylights. Fabrics should fall down, crawl and envelop the room. An abundance of bright colors is welcome.

• In industrial style rooms, or Loft, it is allowed not to use any design for windows at all.This rule applies only to windows that do not overlook the south side, as well as not illuminated all day and night. Often dormer-windows are framed with Roman curtains attached to guides and therefore looking very neat and restrained.

• Provence windows It is accepted to make out with use of flower prints. Light colors, soft fabric and the lack of decor - these are the rules for the design of the attic openings. Ceiling worth disguise with a cloth to match the color of the ceiling.

• Attic windows in the style of Minimalism it is recommended to leave without any frame at all, however, in cases where this is not possible, it is best to dwell on Roman curtains or horizontal blinds of light shades. They will allow enough light into the room, at the same time protecting it from the sun being too bright.

• Mansards in modern style are made with the help of fabric curtains, and with the help of blinds. On classical or slanted windows, loose curtains with an ornament should be hung,and to decorate the ceiling with aluminum shutters or exterior roller shutters.

• If you ventured to issue a loft rococo, contrary to custom, you should not focus on windows. It is better to cover them with unobtrusive horizontal blinds, and to emphasize bright detail as an accent, for example, one of the walls or an element of furniture.

• Rustic window design, for example, in a wooden house, you should focus on cozy curtains made from natural fabrics, for example, linen. You can leave the window without curtains, if the room is not enough light. It is not recommended to decorate the ceiling windows either, as it goes against the whole character of the style.

• Attic in the Scandinavian style Enough to complement the subtle curtains to achieve a spectacular look. If the window is ordinary, you can use blinds, but for interesting window designs it is better to prefer traditional curtains of medium density.

• Design windows attic in eco style should not distract attention from the basic situation of the room. It is enough to use white curtains to blend in with the window and protect it from sunlight, while not obstructing its passage.

Curtains for non-standard windows should be chosen wisely, focusing on the style and design.

In the bedroom with oblique walls can be installed as blinds and curtains, depending on the style of the room. An excellent solution would be the BlackOut panels, which are almost not noticeable due to the small mounting profiles.

For rooms with uneven ceilings, curtains made of lightweight materials will also be an excellent option. They will distract part of the attention to themselves, from which the room will become more interesting and proportionate. It is better to paint the ceiling with a bevel in a light tone and choose curtains of a similar shade.

Attic with corner windows - a real find. If you decorate them with full tulle, suspended on a cornice that unites both windows, you will create a light and pleasant atmosphere in the attic. Such curtains give harmony to the whole room, visually smoothing out the sharp angle.

In the attic room at the same time the problem and dignity - sloping low ceilings. One of their sides should be visually “raised”, while emphasizing the transition. Here, too, will help curtains.

Hanging curtains with two cornices (top and bottom), you only visually "cut" the space, making the wall even shorter. Prefer blinds “plisse” vertical stripes. They can easily be fixed independently.

In order to hang curtains or drapes, fasten the curtain rails as necessary and carefully lay the curtains as necessary, or fix them. Cloth curtains look good on both straight and slanted windows.

If you are planning to install electric shutters on the skylights, we strongly advise you to contact a professional. Such designs are equipped with clever fastening and control mechanisms. They cost quite expensive, so it will be a pity to break something.

Below is a photo gallery of ideas on how you can beautifully arrange the windows of the attic, and brief comments are given:

• Variant design oblique skylights with translucent curtains on the drawstring. The decor looks both simple and stylish, protecting the room from too bright light. The calm red color of curtains colors the room in warm shades, adding to it a bit of coziness.

• The dining room in the Baroque style, arranged in the attic, in its grandeur is not inferior to large halls with high ceilings. The triangular window is framed by light curtains and heavy curtains, however, the overall look of the room cannot be called heavy. However, to achieve a similar effect only by a professional designer.

• Sloped windows are perfectly complemented by roller blinds. They fully protect the room from sunlight, and the environment - from burnout. This design solution is acceptable for most interiors.
• Incredibly high window is decorated with non-closing curtains of natural matter. The second is left without decor. Despite the large area, the attic still can not be called a sufficiently lit place.

• Similarly, you can arrange the ceiling windows, but in the room in this example it was not worth it. Too low ceilings seem even lower due to overhanging curtains. Fortunately, a light fabric was chosen, this partly saved the situation.

• Children's attic, whose window is decorated with plastic horizontal blinds. The room looks bright and spacious due to the abundance of white in the interior. The absence of traditional curtains does not harm the overall situation, it is still as cozy and fresh.

For more ideas on choosing curtains for roof windows, see the following video.