Curtains in the bedroom

A person spends a third of his life in the bedroom, which is why it is so important to pay special attention to the interior of the room. Textiles will help to highlight and place accents - properly selected bedspreads and curtains can turn the bedroom into a place where it will be nice to return after a hard day's work.

Curtains are designed to perform in the bedroom quite certain functions:

• Lighting adjustment. In accordance with preferences, you can choose portieres of one or another density and with their help save either a secluded twilight, or vice versa, let more natural light from the street into the room.
• Hiding the space from prying eyes. Especially this function is relevant for residents of the first floors of apartment buildings.
• In addition, with the help of curtains, you can easily zone the space. This is a real salvation for small apartments and studio apartments. By fixing the curtains on the curtain built into the ceiling, you can separate the bed from the rest of the room areas.
• Do not forget about the aesthetic function of the curtains. Properly selected textiles will add comfort and harmony to space, and if necessary, help to expand it.

Today, there are many different styles of curtains - from the simplest tulle or veil to complex lambrequins, which sometimes cause difficulties in proper placement and care.

However, all types can be divided according to the type of opening on:

• sliding;
• lifting;
• stationary.

The sliding type involves the movement of cloths in different directions to the side of the window, such curtains are classic and still do not lose their popularity. Changes undergo only models, decor, fabrics used for their manufacture.

Types of sliding curtains:

• Straight curtains - the most common model. There is usually a thin curtain-veil located in the center, closing the window, and on the edges are heavier and denser curtains, calling on the wall. These parts of the curtains are vertically fixed on the eaves, and, if necessary, are moved apart in opposite directions. This type can also be attributed to triple curtains - this is a new fashion trend in the field of design.For the manufacture of this model uses three layers of paintings, successfully combined in color and texture, or vice versa, made out of considerations of contrast.
• Another new word in the design of direct models are the so-called double-sided curtains. The cloth represents two cuts of fabric which are sewn up with seamy side to each other. The main emphasis in them is that the side facing the window looks out at different angles, forming an interesting effect.
• Curtains with lambrequins. By type, this is a straight sliding model. It differs only in the addition of a decorative element - lambrequin. It can be fixed as an independent element on the eaves, and be an integral element of the curtain fabric. Lambrequin can have both a rigid structure and soft flowing flounces made of thin fabric. The choice will depend only on the style of the room and the imagination of its inhabitants.
• Cotton curtains, or pussy. Ideal for zoning space. Such curtains most often represent a falling waterfall of sufficiently weighty threads that can bring notes of freshness and lightness to the room.

The second type of curtains - lifting. They are called so because of their specificity. This canvas is a fixed size, which, if necessary, rises and falls along the plane of the window. Kinds:

• To this type are popular today blinds. They are a perfectly smooth canvas that twists into a neat roll. A special mechanism is able to fix the material at any height required by the user. In this category there are both completely opaque models that will be ideal for the bedroom, as well as more subtle and transparent options.
• Austrian curtains - this type, rising, forms beautiful flounces that add romance to the room.
• Roman. This view is made of dense fabric, folding occurs at the expense of planks fixed at equal distances - the curtain is folded with an accordion and rises into the upper part of the window with the help of a thread or chain that drives the mechanism.

Well, the last type - stationary models. Such curtains are tightly fixed on the eaves, they are completely deprived of the possibility of movement.Most often, this option is used for decorative purposes, so you can create the appearance of the existence of a window in its absence.

When choosing curtains must take into account the overall interior space. If the interior of the bedroom is maintained in the style of minimalism or hi-tech, it makes no sense to choose fancy curtains with gold monograms, simple and concise models are suitable here. Rolshtor or simple direct cloths of suitable color will become the best decision. Experiments with graphic silhouettes will well emphasize the choice of style decision space.

Baroque style on the contrary, it will be able to accept the most expensive heavy curtains with gold trim. Velvet, velor, fringe and bows will also easily fit into this style. Curtains with various heavy lambrequins and flounces will be pertinent.

For the interior in modern style light modern options will do; they must have smooth lines and be made in soft pastel colors. Perhaps the addition of plant or animal ornaments. Pelmets crossed, Austrian-type curtains will be a good choice for a bedroom with such an interior solution.

Provence style necessarily requires natural fabrics. Straight models of flax or cotton, natural shades in a small flower will be the perfect finishing touch of French chic.

Furnishing a bedroom in Country or Rustic You must also pay special attention to the naturalness of the material. As for the color solution, you can stay on sand and chocolate shades with a geometric print, and as for the model, you can safely choose any type of lifting curtains or stop at the classic direct version.

For a successful choice of curtains in a room, it is necessary to take into account not only the style direction of the design and the color scheme of the room, but also its functional features. The size of the window, its shape, the presence and size of window sills, the balcony door - all this can affect the choice.

A standard rectangular window does not create any restrictions in the choice; any shape, any style decision will look great with such a window. In addition, the curtains are easy to pick from the already finished range, presented in most textile stores.Non-standard dormer-type windows will look advantageous with rolling curtains or heavy curtains in several layers. For bay windows, stationary curtains will be a good option; thick fabric cuts, placed exactly at the window joints, will advantageously emphasize the size of the window and smooth out its sharp corners with a triangular or trapezoidal shape. If the bay window forms a semicircle, you can choose a solid canvas, the movement of which will be carried out in a semicircle on a special flexible cornice.

In order to correctly determine the size and length of curtains, it is necessary, first of all, to determine the length of the cornice on which the curtains will be placed. To do this, measure the distance from it to the floor, as well as to the edge of the window sill. So, standard curtains have a length equal to the dimension from the eaves to the floor minus 1-2 cm., Elongated models are obtained by adding 20-30 cm.to the same length, well, the shortened models are equal to the distance from the eaves to the upper edge of the sill.

As for the width, it is also necessary to take into account the length of the cornice. On short cornices up to 1.5 meters in length, the width of the web should be equal to the length of the cornice, a 2-meter cornice requires a width of one and a half times more, and a 3-meter width requires a width increased by 2 or even 2.5 times.

When choosing a fabric color for curtains, it is necessary to take into account that in order for the interior to look stylish and harmonious, the curtains must be combined with the overall decor of the room, with other textiles used in it, with wallpaper, upholstery of the sofa, and carpet.

• Brown and beige shades - universal colors that easily fit any style decision and can be harmoniously combined with most of the colors used in the design. Also, these colors are good for use in small spaces, as they have the ability to visually expand the space.

• Green. Calm, muted natural shades of green will add room freshness, tranquility, tranquility.This feature of color makes it an indispensable choice for the design of a bed.

• Gray and its shades - silver and steel are neutral and can add some gloom and excessive restraint to the room, but the correct accents will help to avoid it. Using gray color, you can create a cozy and relaxing space.

• Purple is one of the most popular colors of Provence style. For example, white curtains with a lilac floral pattern on them can fill the interior with light and lightness.

• A win-win and always popular option - simple light white curtains with a small assembly. They will create the illusion of increasing space, protect the room from the ingress of bright sunlight, thereby giving lightness and warmth to space.

• To add a bedroom graphic, you can pick up black and white curtains. For example, black straight curtains with a hard lambrequin and a white curtain will look very elegant. However, choosing black color, you need to take care of sufficient lighting, otherwise there is a risk of getting a very gloomy room.

Today, stores offer many options for curtain fabrics, various compositions, colors, density, and light transmission. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account their practicality, durability requirements for cleaning.

Materials used for the manufacture of curtains:

• Cotton. Durable and durable material, does not collect dust in itself, it is easy to wash and iron. The disadvantages of cotton fabric include fast burnout in the sun. This can be prevented by using cotton as the front side of a double-sided curtain.

• Linen. Natural material that has an amazing ability to retain color and not dim for many years. Linen curtains have increased strength, but it is quite difficult to iron and can sit down during washing.

• Velvet - heavy fleecy material with a characteristic gloss. He gives the interior a truly royal chic.It has the ability to retain heat in the room, but it also has a significant disadvantage - dust collects very quickly in this material.

• Atlas - light, slippery, shiny material. Relief smooth surface can add solemnity to the interior.

• Organza - synthetic light fabric. This is a universal material that can fit into a room of any purpose and style. The fabric is not wrinkled, but at the same time it is very well draped, which allows you to make lambrequins of any complexity out of it. Organza is also a great duet with other denser and heavier materials.

• Tulle - self-sufficient fabric, it is initially performed with different patterns or has a mesh structure. The material keeps its shape well and does not crumple, but requires careful care and is afraid of high temperatures, so washing and ironing are possible only in a gentle manner.

• The most dense material today is blackout. This three-layer fabric, which is ideal for isolating the bedroom from both sunlight and extraneous noise from the street. In addition, the blackout has the ability to regulate the temperature in the room, preventing the influence of too hot or, conversely, too cold outside temperatures.A couple of years ago, blackout could be found in the collections of rare producers, today stores offer more and more samples of different colors and styles to choose from.

The attractive appearance and functional features of the curtains will also depend on the method of their attachment above the window. Most often used for this cornice.

Types of curtain rods:

• ceiling;
• wall mounted.

But to fix the curtains themselves on the eaves, there are many different ways. The choice determines the type of the eaves, the density and model of the curtains, the color of the fabric and, of course, the style of the room:

• Tie clip is an excellent option for fabric patterns. Ties can be performed in the same color scale, and can play the role of a bright contrasting spot and be combined, for example, with the pickups used in the kit. Satin and nylon ribbons, cords or fabric cuts suitable for curtains can serve as ties. Ways of tying are very standard - a bow and a knot. It is important to remember that the heavier the fabric used for sewing curtains, the tighter the material of the strings should be, otherwise there is a risk of their rapid abrasion.

• Mounted on patas or hinges - a type of attachment, similar to the previous version.This is a classic version that harmoniously looks with almost any model of curtains. Hinges made of a suitable fabric can add length to the fabric and visually lift the ceilings. This type of attachment is ideal for wall eaves of the rod type.

• Eyelet Curtains - simple and versatile mounting option. Grommets are special rings made of metal, plastic or wood, which are installed in the upper part of the curtain. Through the holes formed by the grommets, the eaves pipe is passed. To create an interesting unusual effect, you can pick up the grommets in the color of the canvas or the eaves.

• Curtains on the drawstring - an option that can make any hostess, even without special training. The top of the curtain is stitched across the width of the eaves and forms a special tunnel, into which the eaves are subsequently passed. Such curtains will ideally fit into the rooms sustained in style Provence or the Country.

• Curtains on a band - this option differs in that when using this method of fastening, it is possible to adjust the size and type of folds on the curtains at will, tightening or loosening special threads inside the tape. In addition, this type is suitable for any kind of eaves.

When choosing curtains for a child’s bedroom, it is better to give preference to natural fabrics that are easy to wash and easily iron. In the nursery, it is quite appropriate to use materials with drawings, brighter shades. The fabric may be completely different density, but the preferred option is a combination of thick black curtains and a thinner light veil, which will let the sun's rays into the room.

In modern life it is impossible to fully exist without watching the fashion trends. Interior design also has its own trends.

Now in vogue design of bedrooms in the style of minimalism and high-tech. From here and a choice of curtains - a direct laconic cut, monophonic dense fabric for portieres and an easy weightless curtain are most often used. A minimum of decor and the simplest texture is the key to the success of high-tech interior design. Often, popular opaque materials like blackout are used to complete the image, they are also able to perfectly fit into the chosen style. Zest can add blind curtain correctly selected color.

Which season keep on peak of popularity double curtains with a contrasting lining. This option is very good for rooms with direct sunlight, because the lining is able to protect the main fabric from burning out, and by bending the lining of such a model out, you can get an interesting and beautiful accent.

Among the new products can be identified horizontal striped curtains. They can consist of a separate cut of a fabric with a striped print, and can be combined from strips of various fabrics, textures and colors - the field for experiments is open.

Increasingly today one can meet on the windows such an option as Photo curtains. This canvas, which is applied to any image. So, for example, with this fairly fashionable idea today, every morning you can see your beloved cat not only on the next pillow, but also in an enlarged format on the window opening.

Not all bedrooms boast large standard rectangular windows. Increasingly, to save material and reduce the size of the room window decreases with the size of the room. So, if the window is very small or narrow, an excellent option would be the choice of large full-sized thick curtains, which will create the appearance that they are a full-sized window opening.

Skylights You can arrange the curtains, which will be located directly on the two eaves. One will be fixed at the very top of the room, on it will be located long full straight curtains. It is appropriate to place the second cornice or a special holder right below the window - it will pick up the curtain, which will form a good frame for the window opening and preserve the individuality of its shape.

In addition, a shortened version of the usual curtain can be placed on the second cornice. This option will also look quite interesting and advantageous.

You do not always want to hide a non-standard window shape, as for example, in the first version. Bay windows and panoramic windows on the contrary, I want to emphasize. Here come to the aid of special flexible curtain rods that are able to completely repeat the shape of the windows. Having added such a window with a thin veil with light drapery, you can get a light, full of light interior.

Despite the fact that such a huge variety of ready-made curtains, tulle and veils, offered today by various manufacturers, many people sooner or later have the idea to sew curtains with their own hands.

To implement the idea you will need a fabric, it is best to choose natural, dense materials that do not slip and do not stretch - it will be easier for the beginning master to cope with them. In addition, a sewing machine, curtain tape, sewing accessories such as scissors and thread and, if desired, various decor,which will complement the image of homemade curtains.

It is necessary to begin sewing with the choice of the model of curtains, which should be obtained in the end. Next, find or make a suitable pattern for this model. Cutting the details of the pattern of fabric, you need to remember that on each side you need to leave allowances of a couple of centimeters for filing the edges. After all the details are successfully cut from the selected fabric, you can proceed to sewing. It is necessary to sew parts with simple straight lines, at the end, sew a special tape to the top of the curtains, provide the necessary tension for the ropes in it and hang the finished homemade curtain on the window.

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