Curtains in the living room

Every time when it comes to repairs, everyone wants to create a more comfortable and beautiful atmosphere in the house. The final touch to the design of any interior are beautiful curtains. No living room can be decorated without curtains, because it is a cozy room in which it is customary to meet friends and relatives. Therefore, it is very important to know how to choose the right curtains for the hall.

Curtains are an integral part of the design of any interior, because when a guest enters a room, he involuntarily glances toward the window. The ensemble of the landscape outside the window and the window decoration looks simply magical, such decoration can make the interior of the room more stylish and perfectly complete it. In addition, curtains are not only able to place the final touches,but also play the role of a very important functional element of any room, they are necessary in order to protect the room from the direct rays of the sun or from the light when it is undesirable, and also to hide its interior and yourself in the evening when the lights inside the room are turned on from prying eyes.

In combination with other interior items, such as upholstery, floor or wall covering, they are able to create the perfect ensemble that will attract the attention of any person. Curtains can be the highlight of any room, they are able to interestingly diversify its design. In addition, they are able to emphasize the high social status of their owners, as well as adjust the shape of the window and even change the size of the room. It is believed that long curtains can make the ceiling visually taller. They can be changed by selecting their mood and changing their design.

The color of the curtains plays a huge role, it is no less important than the style or length of this piece of furniture.The game of color can visually expand or contract the room, as well as make the living room lighter or darker and darker. It is believed that the bright warm colors of the curtains can make a room warmer and wider, and the cold ones, on the contrary, can narrow it. Now there are no very strict guidelines on how to choose the color of curtains and why it is better to choose. It is best to pay attention to the specific style of products, their texture and design.

Curtains can be both a bright spot of any room that animates it, and a bright shade that soothes the design of the living room:

• Can be purchased solid productswhich will be in colors close to the colors of other interior items in the hall. Thus, you can select the decoration of the window and distinguish it from the whole situation.

• In the white living room you can buy beautiful light curtains that have mother-of-pearl and made of thin materials.They will perfectly complement the bright design of the room and make the room more spacious. You can also purchase curtains that have a beautiful, subtle silver or golden ornament. More saturated green curtains of emerald color or mustard or golden curtains will fit perfectly into the olive room, such an ensemble will look very elegant. These interior items can be decorated with tassels or fringe. This combination of color and design is very luxurious.

• In the green room you can also hang orange curtains. This contrast will look very juicy and interesting and is perfect for a room decorated in a modern style. Orange curtains will also perfectly fit into the hall, decorated under a tree, because all the warm colors will harmonize perfectly and create a single ensemble.
• If your room is decorated in beige, light yellow or golden tones, the perfect solution will be peach curtains. They will perfectly fit into this interior design and will be its delicate conclusion. So the living room will look very cozy and interesting, it will be nice to spend time in it.

• Very versatile are gold curtains, they can be hung in any room that is decorated in warm colors - in yellow, pale green, light brown, beige color scheme.
• Universal are also considered Nude curtains, they are able to smooth out any interior design and become its perfect completion.
• Look very bright purple curtainsespecially if the room is decorated in blue or purple. Lilac is also very brightly combined with cornflower or ultramarine. Such an ensemble is very unusual and stylish.

Black can be purchased for a room decorated in black and white. translucent curtains or, on the contrary, dark strong curtains. The specific type will depend on how your interior is decorated. Silvery curtains are also perfect for a black or white room. They will look very interesting and add a touch of magic to the living room.

Fabrics in the interior of any room also play a big role. Before buying curtains, you can take a small sample from the catalog and bring it home, attach it to the window and imagine how the curtains will look in full size.Also, when choosing curtains for fabric, do not forget that for light styles with soft folds and ruffles thin plastic fabrics are more suitable, and if you want hard curtains and lambrequins, then they must be made only from dense, high-quality fabrics. Also, if one particular model of curtains includes several fabrics at once, think about how you will care for them together.

Silk is very capricious in color, it is able to change at different angles of light and under different lighting, besides, this fabric can look completely different in different design rooms. When choosing a material for curtains, many people wonder whether it should be a natural material or whether synthetic will be a good substitute for it. Keep in mind that any natural canvas looks more elegant and noble, but it is practical.

Also, some people prefer to buy curtains made of furniture fabric, they can perfectly complement the upholstery of upholstered furniture in the living room, but at the same time they will look quite heavy and will have a really big weight. But such dense products have a number of advantages, for example, models from chenille or jacquard are very durable and wear-resistant, they practically do not fade, because manufacturers impregnate them with special protective substances.

Also choosing curtains, try to give preference to options that have a lining. This is especially true of those models that are made of natural materials, especially silk. Silk is very expensive and elegant, but it can burn out very quickly in the sun, so these curtains will be allowed only if they have a lining. Also, models with a lining must be purchased in case they have a bright design with different patterns. In this case, the lining can be durable and artificial or very thin and even almost transparent.

This functional element of curtains is able to make the main fabric softer and more plastic, as well as prevent the negative impact of the sun's rays on this piece of furniture.Also, curtains that have a lining are more dense, so they have better insulating qualities: they do not let the cold air through, as well as extraneous noise from the street.

Curtains from nylon are very light and stylish. They are great for any living room, because they can fill it with light and lightness. Such curtains blend beautifully with barely transparent tulle.

The length of the curtains is also of great importance, since it can drastically change the appearance of the room. It depends on the style of your living room. Short curtains to the windowsill often hang on the windows on the windows, which are located in niches. In the classic version of these curtains should barely touches the window sill. They are suitable for more modern interior designs.

There are also curtains slightly below the window sill. They look a little messy when pulled apart, so decorative holders or ties will be needed to decorate them. Such models are perfect for living rooms in which a sofa or chairs are located under the window.

Usually such models are acquired if a beautiful landscape opens from a window. Long curtains may fall slightly on the floor, and may be located a few centimeters higher, it all depends on how you use the space under the window. Also, there are very unusual along the length of the curtains in the style of "cafe" - their peculiarity is that they are able to close the lower part of the window, leaving the top open.

There are some rules regarding what should be combined with curtains. But some do not take them into account, acquiring such products so that they only fit into the overall picture of the interior. Very often they are selected for several tones darker than the wallpaper, but in the same color scheme. Also, some prefer to choose curtains to match the color of the floor covering. This is also very interesting, because in this way you can create an unusual contrast between the walls and the floor and curtains.

Another common belief - curtains must match the color of the upholstery of furniture. As a rule, furniture and curtains are the most durable piece of furniture in any room.But some re-glue the wallpaper more often than they change the quality furniture, so you can even save money by changing the interior design of the room. Also, curtains should be chosen according to the color of the furniture.

Curtains may have a different primary color than the rest of the interior, but their decor, for example, frill, drape, holders can be chosen for other interior items: furniture, rugs, pillows and even carpets. In order to highlight the window system, you can diversify it with bright curtains that will not fit any element in the interior of the room. This is a very stylish and bold decision that will allow you to focus on this piece of furniture.

The modern trend in style is something average between Minimalism and High-tech style. It is able to create coziness in the room and express each owner’s own opinion about the interior.For modern living rooms, only direct curtains are purchased, most often without lambrequins, since this element is more classic, but since it is now multi-layered in fashion, some let light fabric over such curtains.

As a rule, modern-style curtains are hung on hinges or eyelets. Also in the living room, decorated in a modern style very often buy curtains in accent colors that will stand out from the others. For such a hall are perfect and any fresh tone. It is best to purchase plain curtains or patterns with a geometric or abstract print.

The next option is classic curtains. For the hall, and decorated in the style of the classics fit any chic models. These can be very unusual options that combine heavy tissue with light organza. And in the style of the Classic, it is important that when designing such a product, use lambrequins, cords and an unobtrusive braid. It is very important that such curtains are combined with other interior items in a classic style.The color scheme should also be very restrained. It is better if such an element of the interior does not have a bright and catchy design and pattern, but models with a pronounced texture are permissible.

Now, many people hang unusual curtains in a high-tech room. This may be interesting asymmetric models or modern photo curtains. Every detail in this interior has its own meaning and its place. This style is distinguished by the fact that it often uses plain cold shades.

Usually the curtains in such a living room have a light shine and are made of medium-thick materials, you can also choose translucent models, but they must have a minimum of decorative elements. Also in the living room, curtains with a metal thread insert or models decorated with gold or silver look very good.

Since the living room is the most visited room in the house, in which all significant family events are celebrated, its interior is the most important, therefore it is necessary to choose the most suitable curtains. It is best to buy models of warm colors for such a room, they will bring comfort to it and fill the room with warmth. Also in this case, the curtains must match the design of the room in style.

If the windows face the sunny side, it is better to purchase models from more dense materials, and if the windows are located on the opposite side, you can purchase lighter models from thin fabrics that will fill the room with natural light.

You can buy beautiful triple curtains in a large window with wide shutters. Also, if there are two windows in the room, it is better to decorate them with identical curtains, usually they get narrow unusual models that are able to create an interesting ensemble.

Some choose and model for wide rooms in 3 or 4 windows, in this case, the curtains combine through one or make them completely the same. Three identical windows are usually picked up by two identical models and one central one, slightly different in design - it can become a highlight of the room. Also in the studio apartment you can pick up curtains of different designs, as they will help you when zoning. You can see the new collection and find the most suitable for this.design room model.

Also, new items are presented among the eaves for curtains in homes with a stretch ceiling. Fastenings in this case can be hidden and the curtains in the living room will literally flow from the ceiling, which will look very stylish and unusual. So you can very easily beat the stretch ceiling and hang curtains beautifully.

In case you want to hide the place where the curtains are attached to the eaves, you can hang a light fabric that will create a curtain. In addition, such products are usually fastened literally under the ceiling, curtains beautifully decorate the entire wall and visually expand the room. Also, many designers recommend refreshing the interior of the living room with the decoration of curtains with ribbons and ribbons, and beads can play the role of garters. They will attract attention and become the accent of your living room. You can also refresh heavy heavy curtains with light tulle, which will give them sophistication and refinement.

In order to properly hang the curtains, you need to choose the right mount. The easiest way is to hang them on clips, but they are suitable mainly for lightweight models.Clips have the advantage: you can push the curtains apart and move them with the help of special cables, without touching the canvas. There are also clips with teeth, they are stronger and more reliable, as they are able to withstand heavier curtains, but in case you strongly pull the canvas, it will easily fly out of such an attachment.

Most often, the curtains are hung on the eaves, which is also popularly called curtains, but this is not true, since the curtains themselves are usually called curtains. So, the curtains are hung on the cornice with the help of rings or eyelets. Both of these mounting options are great for heavy volume models. The grommets are strung on the eaves after you insert the curtain into them. So you can make them in the form of beautiful drapery.

Nowadays, curtains are often hung on loops; this is one of the most common and versatile mounting options, which is suitable for both light and heavy fabrics. The hinges should be the closest to the fabric of curtains and be similar to them in design.

There are also beautiful mounts in the form of wings, which are able to completely hide the eaves from prying eyes. They can be beautifully decorated in the form of a shuttlecock or light folds. This is a great option for any classic living room.

In order to simplify the care of curtains, they can be periodically taken to dry cleaning, so you can save yourself from unnecessary worries. But often the housewives want to clean these products themselves, in addition, it is not always convenient to take such a large canvas to dry cleaning.

They also need to be thoroughly rinsed so that they do not have divorces. Badly rinsed products will fade faster in the sun. Before proceeding to washing the curtains with your hands, you must first shake them and then rinse them in cold water. This is necessary so that they do not shrink. After that, they need to be placed in slightly warm water, adding a gentle detergent or soda. Wash them should be neat, it is better not to twist during the spin cycle.

It is even better not to iron some curtains, it will be enough just to hang them wet on the cornice, they will straighten up and take on their original appearance. If you decide to stroke the curtains, then you need to consider some rules. The iron is placed on the most delicate mode, in the case of embossed fabrics, ironing can be carried out only without using steam. All curtains must be ironed out before they are completely dry, otherwise you can spoil their appearance.

Designers offer the following solutions:

• This season is very fashionable to use for arranging the living room. two-color models. Usually, these are curtains that are sewn from the same fabric of different shades. This method of sewing creates the impression that one matter literally stratifies another. It looks very beautiful and elegant. Recent trends also suggest bright patterns on a light background of curtains. It can be abstractions or large flowers - so you can brightly highlight the window and place accents in the room.
• Also very stylish are color block curtains which combine the two colors of the fabric horizontally.This technique allows you to make the interior of the living room is very fashionable and unusual.

• Very relevant now are curtains made of silk, chiffon or organza. They are able to fill the living room with lightness and light, in addition, they are versatile and can be chosen for any interior.
• Very stylish and bright look curtains, decorated with tassels or fringe. Also, this ensemble can be supplemented with openwork holders that will look very elegant.

• In modern interiors are very often used unusual curtains with a hard lambrequin. They are combined with any curtains for design, as well as with light tulle. It can be both horizontal curtains, and classical sliding models.

• Very fashionable now to hang Austrian curtains, which involve a beautiful and elegant drapery in the form of flounces on the bottom. They look very lush and are perfect for decorating the hall in a classic style. Very often they are supplemented with lace and braid, as well as hairpins in the form of flowers.

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