Double curtains: the rules of choice and combinations

Almost any room, especially a bedroom or living room, is hard to imagine without curtains, it is they who make the room cozy. Textiles can be a key detail in the placement of accents, become an integral part of the room environment. Best for this fit double curtain models.

The main feature of such curtains follows from their name. In order to control the degree of illumination and hide the room from prying eyes, one layer of fabric should be light and transparent, the second one should be darker, with high density. To choose the right double curtains, you need to pay attention to the overall style of the room and the prevailing colors in the interior. They may vary in the following qualities:

• the form;
• material;
• texture;
• color spectrum.

The form distinguishes the following types of models:

• Roman;
• roll;
• Drapes

The design of the Roman blinds is a textile fabric, permeated with horizontal control rods. In the classic version, when lifting it, smooth, smooth folds are formed, and when lowered, the curtain looks completely flat. Management can be both manual and automatic. Classic Roman blinds, depending on the type of fabric and colors, will suit almost any room design. In cascade-type models, decorative folds are present at any level of lift. They are especially well suited to the interior in the classical style, country or art deco.

Roller blinds are also called roller blinds or roller blinds. In rolled models of the closed type, the upper shaft is hidden by a metal box. To the right and to the left of the window frame, the strips are fastened, which ensure an even rise and descent of the fabric. Due to the possibility of fasteners directly on the window opening, this kind of roller blinds will look good in both small and very spacious rooms.

Open rolshtora - the simplified modification,in which the rotating shaft is not wound, but rolled up. Instead of slats in such models there are special strings, pressing the canvas. When installing open roller blinds on the window, in contrast to the closed version, the frame remains completely intact. Such curtains will not sufficiently provide protection from the sun's rays, because the string mechanism with time gives the bevel of the canvas, then light will penetrate into the room through the gaps. Such curtains are best suited for the kitchen, office or office.

Portieres are curtains of thick material, most often used in combination with light, thin curtains - curtains. Often, on both sides of the window, they are fixed with decorative cords or magnets, and elegant folds form on the fabric. This option is suitable for spacious rooms decorated in the Baroque style, classic or art deco. They can vary the tassels, fringe or scallops.

Portieres can not pick up, then they will hang with smooth vertical canvases, which will be in harmony with more strict and restrained interiors. It is better not to use this type of curtains in small rooms, because the curtains will make the room visually even smaller due to its volume.

Double curtains can be executed in different variations, for example, in the form of double-layer curtains. They create a special atmosphere of comfort in the room and look quite interesting. Double-sided curtains on each side have a different color and texture. Tailoring of such models is carried out from two types of textiles, one of them is an additional layer that protects against the penetration of sunlight into the room. The two canvases are interconnected by the inside of the sides, which outwardly looks very original.

Gaining popularity unusual combo curtains, which are a single canvas. In them translucent and dense strips of fabric alternate, by analogy with double blinds. If you push them apart, the sun's rays will penetrate the room through fragments of transparent textiles. If such curtains are gathered in folds, they will become opaque and monophonic.

The advantages of double-sided curtains:

• due to the two layers of textiles, they are better able to cope with protection from light than single-sided models;
• more durable;
• suitable for interiors in the most diverse stylistics;
• can be used in a variety of ways, so do not even get tired after a large amount of time;
• thanks to the increased density well keep heat indoors;
• outer fabric prevents fading of the inside layer.

For living rooms or halls with a sufficiently large area, designed in classical and mixed styles, the best solution would be double-layer curtains with tulle from well draped materials, such as:

• silk;
• brocade;
• jacquard;
• tapestry.

The lining of golden, beige, light brown and milky shades will emphasize the luxurious look not only of the curtains themselves, but also of the living room as a whole. Even more spectacular such portieres can be achieved if the lower corners of the inner side are fixed on the wall or on top of the outer canvas, opening the window opening like flower petals. The sides of the same color, but with a pattern on only one of them, will look very elegant.

Double curtains will look quite original if one-colored halo and fabric with a print are attached alongside. Such a design would be particularly appropriate in the style of Provence. In the bedroom, you can choose a double-layer sliding curtains from thick natural materials, such as:

• cotton;
• taffeta;
• gabardine.

They provide protection from sunlight and decorate the window. Shades of curtains for the bedroom is better to choose calm, pastel colors. For the kitchen is better to choose Roman or double-sided curtains. They will not conceal the space of the room and perfectly complement the concise and cozy kitchen interior. For decorating the window opening, you can use double-sided blinds or Roman curtains from one or more canvases. Choosing curtains for the kitchen, you should pay attention to the following types of fabrics:

• linen;
• jute;
• satin.

The fastening on the grommets is much simpler and easier to go into the past of bulky cornices. This design is a horizontal bar, on which the curtains are put on through special holes.Cringles are metal loops that restrict these holes on the fabric; they can be of any shape, color and size. The double portieres consisting of several layers, fixed by means of cringles, reliably keep and look elegantly due to smooth, wavy folds. The advantages of this fastener:

• metal rings prevent tissue abrasion;
• the canvas moves easily along the bar;
• You can use any type of fabric, from the heaviest to almost transparent, which provides the ability to combine any number of layers of curtains and curtains.

Choosing the color of the curtains, first of all, we must take into account the degree of illumination of the room. If the room is on the shady side, it is worthwhile to give preference to warmer shades and vice versa. Of course, the color of the curtain should be in harmony with the shades prevailing in the interior. You should also pay special attention to the combination of colors of double curtains. The most successful combinations:

• classic combination of black and white;
• cream with warm beige or caramel;
• orange with yellow and light brown;
• blue with turquoise and blue;
• pale green with olive and gray;
• purple with purple or light blue.

You can combine similar shades by experimenting with undertones, for example, combining light brown and chocolate. In small rooms, you can use a purple-violet palette to visually expand the space. Tandem green and brown in the best way to help create a harmonious atmosphere of calm and security. For interiors in oriental style double curtains in gold and burgundy colors are perfect. It is better to select the color of the more dense canvas to the bright accents of the interior, and a light curtain - in accordance with the basic, basic tone of the room.

With a large number of catchy, saturated elements of decor, it is better to give preference to curtains in a calm and restrained gamut, and in the case of a calm, soft color of furniture and walls, bright curtains can be the main focus of room design. Choosing paintings with drawings, you need to take into account that a large print will provide the effect of approaching the window, and a small one, on the contrary, visually makes it farther. It is possible to combine double curtains not only with the use of different colors, but also with the help of a combination of different types of fabrics.

This can be done in the following ways.

• The original design move - the choice of fabrics that differ in the degree of transparency. Color curtains stacked on top of each other will create an additional color optical effect.
• Adding decor in the form of bows, clips or pick-up from the same material will combine canvases from different fabrics.
• If the design of the room is dominated by pastel colors, a good solution would be a combination of layers of different fabrics, but one shade. In addition, it will visually increase the space of the room.

When combining curtains from different fabrics, it is necessary to consider the exact room in which they are planned to be hung. Canvases of two or three layers can be used, everything will depend on whether it is sunny or shady. In the darkest rooms, double curtains may consist of canvases of approximately the same density.

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