How to choose the right curtains - tips for choosing curtains( + photo)

If you consider the variety of curtains in shape, color, method of attachment, texture, then the options for curtains are limitless and without knowing how to choose curtains, it is simply impossible to determine.

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Curtains are made from a fairly large number of materials. They can be sewn from:

• organza,
• tulle,
• mesh,
• veil fabric,
• chiffon,
• lace,
• nylon,
• and other materials.

On the cut and the

design. Curtains can close the window completely, be long, even fold on the floor, just frame the window or close only half of the window opening.

Curtains "cafe". These are curtains that start just above the middle of the window and close its bottom. Such mini-curtains are often used in combination with long curtains. For fastening use a barbell, a rod, the simple well tightened braid will approach. Perfect for the kitchen, bring something rustic. Suitable for country style, Provence.

Curtains-screens. Such curtains can be seen on buses, but in apartments they are also more than appropriate. Their distinctive feature is the method of fastening. They are fixed both from above, and from below on rods, fishing line or rope. A kind of curtain screens are the curtains "hourglass" - in the middle of the canvas is stretched with a strip of fabric. As a result, in appearance, such drapery resembles an hourglass.

Directly in the window aperture curtains with strings are installed. They are a fabric that is tied with strings, with their help and set the desired length of curtains.

Along the canvas feddoon( English) curtains insert the braid. Do this in several rows. As a result, stretching the braid, they achieve not only the desired length of curtains, but also an interesting decorative effect in the form of waves. On the lower edge of such curtains are often trimmed ruches. The folds can be assembled by loops or rings made from the wrong side. In English curtains, the braid is inserted only at the edges.

Elegantly look Italian curtains. Draperies are formed by adjusting with the help of rings from the underside. A distinctive feature is also the folds along the upper edge.

Curtains with overlap. The admission is made decorative by curtains. It can be made volumetric by attaching papyrus paper from the inside.

Straight curtains. These are usually long curtains that are used with strings, holders or hooks.

Curtains with lining. Curtains with lining look good with drapes. You can make a lining of transparent or decorative fabric.

Roman blinds. Collected by folds, using a special mechanism

Roller blinds. As the name implies, these curtains are rolled up into a roll.

Finish

The upper edge of the curtains form:

• folds,
• lambrequins from both fabric and wood,
• kulis.

Curtain color selection

The color of curtains is also important. Thanks to the color of the curtains, you can either visually collect all the elements of the interior, or break the existing harmony.

Rules for beginning designers

1. A win-win option is to match the color of the curtains to the color of the furniture. Usually furniture is not changed so often, so these two pieces of furniture can make a great duo for a few years.
2. Choosing curtains for the color of the walls is one of the popular, but not the most advantageous options. It is good, if you are not going to often make cosmetic repairs, otherwise you will have to select wallpaper for the color of curtains. In addition, this option looks only if the curtains are slightly lighter or darker than the walls, but if the color of curtains and walls is the same, then they merge with the walls and the interior looks empty.
3. It looks interesting combination of curtains in color with a large element of the interior. For example, when in the bedroom the color of curtains is combined with the color of the bedspread, in the living room - with the color of the carpet and decorative pillows on the couch. In the kitchen, curtains can be combined in color with the kitchen set.
4. Universal are neutral colors, such as gray, beige, creamy. If you think that the curtains of such flowers look sad, play with the texture: add folds, lambrequins, trim.
5. For the kitchen, you can safely choose curtains with a bright floral pattern, in a cage, with unusual prints, most importantly, to support the print with various accessories, for example, a tablecloth with a similar ornament, napkins.
6. There are some rules for choosing curtains in color for each apartment in the apartment. For example, in the bedroom you should choose soft shades of green, cream, blue. Such colors will help to relax after a hard day. In the living room you can choose curtains of any color, even contrast.

Psychology of color

Remember that you should orient yourself, first of all, to your preferences. It is unlikely that you want to long to admire the curtains of the unloved color, even if they will look harmonious in the interior. Consider the basic, basic colors of curtains and find out what to expect from the selected color.

White color. As you know, white color makes the room wider and more spacious, but it is easy to overdo with it. If the room is a lot of white, then it risks to look sterile, on a sick-list. White color is recommended to dilute with other colors: either gentle pastel, or contrast.

Yellow. Curtains of the color of the sun will create a positive mood. Bright yellow color suitable for living rooms and nurseries. It goes well with green, blue and white.

Green curtains. Most shades pacify and relax.

Turquoise. Why this color is attributed to the main colors, because recently this color has become very popular and is often used in design. However, his participation in the interior should be calculated to the smallest detail, it is best to entrust this business to a professional designer, since this color is very capricious and difficult to combine with other shades. Invariably beautiful it looks only with gilding.

Blue. Calming and relaxing color. Requires participation in the interior of the companion elements of similar shades.

Blue. Can decorate the room, and can easily spoil if you use too much blue in the interior. Ideally, blue should be the darkest color in the interior and there should be little, otherwise the room will turn out gloomy and cold.

Red. Excites the nervous system, so it should be used with great care.

Orange color. With a clever choice of shade and selection of appropriate interior items, it can look very fresh and attractive.

You can choose blinds not only in color, but also in texture, ornament, style.

For kitchen

To decorate the kitchen window use curtains on:

• eyelets. These are rings that are located inside the blade, along the top edge. Know that curtains with eyelets are very problematic to erase. Machine washing is not suitable for them;
• hinges. This option is gaining popularity. It looks aesthetically pleasing and very convenient to use;
• braid. Tape - this is the easiest way to attach the curtains to the cornice.

What to look for

Choosing curtains for the kitchen, first of all, it is worth paying attention to their practicality. Still, the kitchen is not the cleanest room. There is a place and soot, and fat, and smell, not always pleasant. Keep in mind, curtains will often have to be washed, especially if they are light.

Think carefully before choosing long curtains for the kitchen. Do we need additional centimeters? Some people put a table by the window, then you should not choose long options, it is possible to limit the length to the window sill or battery. Moreover, long curtains will collect garbage from the floor.

And, of course, do not forget the style. If you are a supporter of minimalism and decorate the interior of the kitchen in this style, choose monochrome curtains. If you like the cozy country style, look at the curtains in the flower. If you like to stand out and lean toward the avant-garde areas of interior design, use bright colors.

For the living room

In the living room, choose the curtains that correspond to its style:

1. In high-tech style, for example, frankly look straight curtains of cold colors blue and blue, silvery, linen.
2. The minimalistic design will well dilute the Japanese curtains, which will emphasize the correct rectangular shape of the window. You can also choose one-color light curtains.
3. If the interior is decorated in an Art Nouveau style, it is preferable to use soft curtains.
4. Classics are characterized by velvet and other heavy materials. Curtains should look monumental. Welcome fringe and lambrequins.
5. Well, the classic of the genre is a light transparent curtain and dense curtains.

As for the color, you need to focus on the above recommendations.

Useful tips

The only thing that is worth adding:

1. If the windows are on the sunny side, it is better to use cold colors - they will "refresh" the room, if the windows, on the contrary, go north, choose warm shades - they"Warm" the room.
2. If the room is too narrow or the ceilings are too low, use strips. As you know, vertical stripes raise the ceiling, horizontal "push" the walls. Strips can be not only monophonic. You can choose curtains with a print, located vertically or horizontally - it will successfully cope with the task.

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