Types of curtains and selection rules

Making out any room in your apartment, you probably have doubts about which curtains to choose. The ability to choose textiles correctly is a special talent, because among the many options for curtains and fittings for them to easily get lost. But you can easily gain this talent, if you familiarize yourself in detail with the varieties of curtains, will be guided by various signs and will have the rules for choosing specific models.

The style is a decisive factor in choosing the right product. The classification by style includes a rather A large number of options for curtains with characteristic features:

• Rope models mainly play a decorative role in the interior. Similar products are used, in addition to windows, also on doorways. They are uniform yarns of the same size, which transmit light and give the interior a piquancy.Sometimes this design window looks very succinctly, it is used even for office space.
• Roman curtains consist of a continuous cloth, equal in size and shape to the parameters of the window. They can be dense and not transmit light, sometimes they are translucent, there is even a transparent version of such products. Such curtains are usually decorated with a contrasting color ornament.

• Describing Japanese curtains You can imagine the whole atmosphere of this distinctive country. Such curtains are usually large in size and have a dense texture. They are often painted with Japanese prints in the form of sakura flowers, hieroglyphs and characteristic symbols of Japan.
• Italian curtains supplied with special cords tied diagonally. On the wrong side there are rings in which a special cord is threaded, securing the entire structure.

• For closing small-sized windows use screens. Their second name is roller blinds. The cylindrical housing is installed above the window. It is equipped with a mechanism that folds the canvas structure. Such a kind of textiles is still gaining popularity in our country.
• Curtains presented in the form of fabric strips, are called sliding. Thick fabric is often used in combination with tulle. Their peculiarity is an easy way to hang on the eaves with the help of clothespins and the ability to move apart in a horizontal direction.
• To make the interior truly creative, you can use Austrian curtains. Their design is similar to the Roman ones, but the Austrian models are more functional. They transform not only up, but also into the side. Creating horizontal folds on the curtains will make your room original.

• A great option for room decor will be London curtains. They are not as multifunctional as other models, but are great as an interesting detail. Such products rise to the top and secured in this position with the help of special tapes. Often they are painted with an English-style print.
• Rural curtains suitable for bringing home comfort even in city apartments. Such curtains have a simple design, straight cut. Usually their length is small, sometimes the structures are mounted on a special cord, stretched in the middle of the window. This option gives the room a special charm.
• If the curtains fixed in the middle of the window are to be supplemented with a small curtain on the upper eaves, you will get Cafe style. This design window is supplied with simple prints in the form of flowers or plain figures.

• For rooms with a large area often chosen french curtains. Like the Austrian, they suggest the presence of drapery. But in the French models, it is present constantly. The result of the creation of folds is festoons that run vertically along the entire length of a textile product. They allow you not to confuse the French design with one another.
• Lovers of airiness and lightness in the interior are perfect crossed models of transparent and translucent flowing fabrics. Such models are two canvases connected along the upper edge. Then the canvas form an overlap in the middle and diverge in different directions.
• Another detail of the atmosphere of a cozy country house - hourglass curtains. They are hung on small windows and even on doorways and doors of small cabinets. Such curtains are a narrow canvas, equipped with geometric patterns.In the middle part it is tied with decorative ribbons, knots or bows. Often designs are decorated with additional elements.

• Chinese curtains - great way to convey oriental flavor. They are usually made from translucent light-colored fabrics. Fabric cloths strictly correspond to the size of the window opening. They are provided with a vertical colored ribbon in the middle. Such curtains are very easy to transform into the assembled state, transforming them into a simple roll or into a design with folds.
• The same assembly methods are inherent and bamboo curtains. Such curtains are presented in the form of a smooth canvas, created from interwoven bamboo fibers. This material is environmentally friendly and very original for the design of the room.
• Popular team models are pleated curtains, which are presented in the form of folded "harmonica" matter. Visually, these curtains are similar to blinds. They are fixed in the opening with a small mounting profile and reliably protect the room from the sun's rays. The fabric from which such models are made is not prone to fading and will always please the eye with rich colors.

• Curtains which look like threads made from beads, plastic, metal and other materials, often called "rain". Suitable for both window and door openings, such original products will add specificity to your interior. They often play an accent role in the design. It is easy to make such curtains independently, having applied all imagination and simple improvised materials.
• A separate type of window decor are jalousie. These products look like a set of horizontal or vertical plates arranged on a common mount parallel to each other. Using a lifting, sliding or rotating mechanism, the plates take different positions, adjusting the intensity of the light entering the room. Plates can be made of metal, plastic, wood, fabric, and many other materials.
• The newest models of curtains are presented. in classic style. Straight canvases, located on the edges of the window, ideally correspond to the minimalist concepts that are very popular lately.

The most common variants of the mechanisms are as follows:

• Ties Made from the same fabric as the curtains, they are used for attaching almost all types of products, except French and Japanese. They form graceful knots or bows on the eaves, adding to the overall design of the window an additional “zest”.
• More restrained is looped. The hinges made from the same textile are quite easily put on the eaves and look great in combination with the design of the round shape. With the help of loops focuses on the vertical ornament curtains or folds.
• Eyelets, made of plastic or metal is a very laconic and elegant version of fastening curtains. The window with grommets looks very neat, but not boring. The design is a curtain sewn into the canvas rings through which the curtains are easily put on the round cornice. This option is quite often used in rooms decorated in modern style. If the curtains are attached with eyelets, then they will be vertical folds, the frequency of which depends on the number of rings in the product.

• Products with straight cut are often attached using drawstring. This method implies the presence of a special pocket across the entire width of the curtains.This pocket is located on the upper border. It is put on the eaves with the formation of assemblies. This type of fastening looks presentable only in non-dirty interiors, where inexpensive fabrics and a calm pattern are acceptable.
• For curtains are perfect mount such as curtain tape. It is threaded through the top of the curtains so that, by adjusting the rope, it is possible to independently create folds of the desired length and frequency. Curtain tape combined with thick fabrics on the curtains, gives the interior solidity and respectability.
• The most common method of attachment is use of clamps, hooks and clothespins. Any of these attributes is attached first to the ring, and then to the curtain, at regular intervals. This option is the most time consuming process. It is suitable for products made of lightweight material, clothespins can simply not withstand the weight of bulky curtains.

In more detail about how to choose fastening and an eaves for curtains, you learn from the following video.

Whatever style and fastening you choose, remember that they must be combined not only with each other, but also with the fabric from which the curtains will be sewn.

Among the variety of fabrics from which curtains can be sewn, there are several popular ones. Natural hypoallergenic fabrics can be of different origin.

Natural:

• Linen is a durable material that perfectly protects from sunlight. It is used for the manufacture of curtains and ordinary curtains. Eco-style fans often like to hang single-layer curtains of flax so that the texture of the material is visible in the light. The fabric is quite capricious for washing and can be reduced in size, so it is recommended to process it with steam and leave a certain length in stock.
• Analogous to flax strength can be cotton. Cotton curtains are often made in combination with polyester, they are more elastic. The downside of this product will be its tendency to fade. It is recommended to hang such curtains if your windows face north, because from this side the sun does not illuminate the room so intensely.

The following types of animal tissues include:

• Silk - very moody and expensive material.Due to the complexity of care and the instability to damage, it is recommended to choose it for a room where there are no animals or children. Silk curtains look very aesthetically pleasing in the bedroom, giving the decor a romance.
• Wool Fibers should be protected from sunlight. Like hair, they burn out with frequent contact with light.

Synthetic and semi-synthetic fabrics can be found on the textile market much more often:

• Viscose, Obtained by chemical processing of natural materials is famous for its greater wear resistance than cotton. Visually, these fabrics are similar, but viscose, especially when combined with polyester, will last much longer.
• Polyester mainly used for lining curtains of various fabrics. It prevents excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays. In a more modernized version, this fabric can even repel water and dirt. Polyester in combination with a special filling forms a lining, which serves as insulation for cold and hot air and sounds from the street. Material with all the positive qualities can be bought at a reasonable price in any store curtains or fabrics.

• Blackout has become an innovation for those who want to thoroughly protect themselves from sunlight. It is a dense piece of fabric that is attached to the canvas of the main curtains with hooks or Velcro tape. Single-layer blackout performs mainly the function of protecting the fabric. To significantly darken the room, use 2 layers of fabric, the first of which will be black. In addition to the main types, they develop models in which a dark fabric is enclosed between the colored layers, decorated in a variety of ornaments.
• In rooms that need to be lit up, it is recommended to hang lace curtains. Elegant fabrics such as batiste, organza or veil perfectly fulfill the function of tulle curtains. They can be decorated with lurex, contrasted with thicker curtains, or be similar to the shade.
• Tapestry, brocade and muslin - the most unpretentious textile materials. They do not fade in the light, protect the room from the sun, are pleasant to the touch and durable.

Despite the diversity of textiles, it is recommended to select curtains from a strictly defined range of models in each room so that the textile decor does not look ridiculous.

• For living room massive tapestries will do, because the windows in the hall are often larger than in the other rooms. The style of the product can be almost anything. Curtains in Japanese and Austrian styles look especially impressive.

• Bedroom can be decorated with elegant crossed models. French, Japanese and even rope curtains will do. Depending on the overall design of the room, the choice of roller or roman curtains is not excluded.
• For cabinet A universal option can be blinds. Depending on the restraint of the overall situation, it can be fabric or plastic structures. Sometimes they pick up wooden blinds, which are designed in the tone of office furniture. Width of products is determined by the size of the window. Models with large plates will look ridiculous on a miniature window opening.
• Loggia can be equipped with overall models of blinds or cozy curtains in rural style. Sometimes tulle designs are used as balcony curtains, but they are subject to more pollution.

• Kitchen -Another good spot for country models with simple prints. To bring an unusual atmosphere, you can provide the kitchen with curtains in the style of a cafe.This design in the style of a diner perfectly fits into the room where the kitchen area is combined with the eating area.

• In the room for a child suitable curtains made from natural materials. It can be classic curtains of any bright or light shades or playful models in the style of Country. It is recommended to choose a curtain up to the window sill or slightly lower. Small children may be interested in long curtains and spoil their presentable appearance during the game.

Having an accurate or at least approximate guideline in choosing textiles for windows, you can easily decorate any room in your apartment. Do not forget to apply the universal rules of choice in consideration with the manifestation of your own individuality. This will help create a truly original interior design.

Curtains should be combined not only with the room's functions, but also with the style in which it is decorated:

• For pompous classic options Baroque and Rococo perfectly fit products in French, Austrian and Italian styles. Decorated in pastel colors or with the use of Lurex, they will give the atmosphere a touch of luxury.
• For modern styles such as Minimalism or Loft, perfect fit curtains classic straight cut, rope models or screens. The monotony of any product is important.

• Romantic lovers Of Provence It is worth looking at the curtains in the rural style. If you decorate them with a floral print, then the Provencal concept will be implemented perfectly. If the curtains of a similar cut to provide a checkered pattern, then such products will successfully complement the style of Country.
• For directions Hi-tech characterized by large windows. They can be decorated with Chinese models of curtains or wide vertical blinds.
• Bamboo curtains fit the concept of eco-design. The presence of natural materials even in the decor perfectly reflects the essence of the direction in the interior, will be combined in color with almost any hues of wallpaper, furniture and flooring.

When you are familiar with all the models and options for window textiles, it's time to highlight a number of rules that will help you not to be mistaken with the choice of curtains:

• Before buying, measure the height of the ceiling and the size of the window. The ceiling determines the permissible length of the curtains and the place of attachment of the eaves.The size of the window opening determines the width of the curtains, a narrow window does not allow bulky textiles.
• The color of the curtains determines the side to which the windows in the room face. The north side is shady, so for such rooms it is better to use warm shades of textiles. The south side allows a greater number of colors in the design of windows, including dark and cold shades.
• Interior design sometimes requires the design of special models of curtains. If you can not find a finished product that meets the concept of the room, then make curtains to order.

• When you make the window, remember that the curtains must be combined with the rest of the textiles in the room: a bedcover, napkins, tablecloth, decorative pillows. Curtains can take on both accent and neutral functions.
• Environmental friendliness is an important factor, especially for allergy sufferers and young children. Natural materials are often more expensive than synthetic. But their cost is compensated by the genuine beauty of products and aesthetic pleasure when using them.
• The financial question can not stand aside. The price of curtains should be determined by the following factors: material quality,from which they are made, tailoring features and complexity of processing, the presence of decorative elements. Remember that expensive products can be very difficult to clean, so read the rules for cleaning and drying each fabric.
• The texture and texture of the material - indicators of how the curtains will protect the room from sunlight.

Curtains - a pledge not only comfort and convenience, but also an indicator of your taste. Acquaintance with the description and all the variety of models will help you to gain the potential to perfectly decorate the windows in every room of your home.