Curtains "mesh" in the interior

A window is not only an opening in a wall through which sunlight penetrates. It is also an object for the realization of your creative fantasies. Beautifully decorated curtains window radically transform any interior. For registration it is used curtains and curtains from a variety of materials.

Apparently, the net curtain got such an exotic name due to its similarity with the usual fishing net.Despite its novelty and modernity, it has been used for a long time by interior designers. Of course, modern grid curtains are very different from their ancient prototypes, both in appearance and in material.

The most common material for their manufacture is synthetics: caprone, polyester, nylon. Less often (and more expensively at cost) there are cotton, linen and silk curtains. Depending on the properties of the source material of such curtains vary their rigidity, smoothness and other characteristics.

Depending on the size of the cells, the following curtains are distinguished.

• With large cells. Cells in such grids, as a rule, have a strictly rectangular or square shape. Curtains are woven from rather thick cords and ropes. This model is most reminiscent of the traditional fishing net. It fits perfectly in the interiors in a nautical style.
• In meshes with medium sized cells strictly geometric forms are not always traced. Particularly popular French mesh, which are a canvas with patterns of openwork arches or irregular cells of various shapes.
• Fine meshed mesh we are more familiar under a different name - tulle.Such cloths are made of very thin synthetic threads. The form of cells in tulle is most often square, rectangular or rhombic.

Depending on the color combinations distinguish curtains:

• monophonic mesh;
• mesh of sectional dyeing;
• with prints or embroidery;
• smooth;
• brilliant (they look very elegant);
• matte;
• from a boucle yarn (more suitable for the winter version of curtains).

The advantages of using such models include the following points.

• Thin mesh materials let in sunlight well. This is especially convenient if the window of your room faces north or is heavily shaded by trees and neighboring houses.
• Rarely interwoven fibers of such cloths have the property to pass air.
• Blind mesh does not require complex care. After washing it can be hung even slightly damp. It will not spoil the look.
• Synthetic fibers from which such materials are made are very strong and durable.
• Modern industry produces a rich palette of colors of mesh materials for every taste and budget.
• The blind-grid makes it possible to widely use various removable decorative elements.

But there is only one drawback, but perhaps it is not unimportant for people prone to dust allergy. Mesh materials hold dust very well on themselves. And the smaller the cells of the canvas, the more dust will collect such a curtain. Because of this, they should not be used in the room where the allergic lives. The alternative in this case is also only one - wash such curtains more often, and the dust will not disturb you.

Designers offer various ways of fastening mesh cloths on the eaves: on fabric hinges, strings, drawstrings, rings, and even grommets.But the most beautiful solutions for the interior are grid curtains in a lush assembly, in folds intercepted by pickups or in combination with canvases of several different tone colors or from other materials on texture.

If you are not satisfied that such curtains are pretty transparent - hang them in two layers or increase the number of folds and folds. If the window requires shading only at night, use blinds in addition. They will help to hide your room from prying eyes and provide comfortable darkness during sleep.

So you finally decided to use a curtain net in your interior. But how to find out how much linen is needed? And how should such a curtain hang? To begin with, measure the length of the wall that you plan to cover with a curtain. Then measure the length of the window opening. Add them together and multiply by two. The result is the length of your curtains. If you choose a curtain along the length of the window opening, you will not get the folds that adorn the interior.

But the height of the curtains determines the height of the ceilings. In rooms with a ceiling height of 2.5 meters, you can hang curtains directly from the ceiling (besides the modernindustry offers a variety of ceiling moldings). This visually increases the height of the walls and looks stylish. If you have high ceilings (more than 2.5 meters), then place the cornice at a height of 15-20 centimeters from the ceiling. The curtain should not reach the floor 1-1.5 centimeters in length. However, curtains look very stylish, falling smoothly on the floor. In this case, the canvas should be 20-25 centimeters longer than the distance from the floor to the eaves.

Use in different interiors

• Classic interiors do not involve the use of mesh curtains.
• Linen and cotton mesh curtains are ideal for eco-style and country style. In addition to these, there are rope hooks, decorative elements from natural materials.
• Maritime style is ideal for coarse meshes. In addition to the design - sea shells, rope picks. Large mesh is also suitable for loft style, minimalism and constructivism.
• The Empire style and Art Deco mesh is used to contrast with heavy velvet curtains.
• Mesh curtains with a national ornament are suitable for ethnic style.

Mesh materials are simply indispensable in the design of arbors and open verandas.Here they are used both for protection against the scorching sun, and for protection against mosquitoes and midges. Only it is necessary to choose the size of the cells (it is better to use a fine mesh).

All crochet lovers are familiar with the loin knitting technique. With the help of this technique, you can make your own designer curtain mesh with your own hands. Of course, this way is quite difficult to get a large canvas. But you can link a small curtain or half blind, with which you can decorate a kitchen window, a window of a children's room or a veranda.

The kitchens do not need thick curtains, so mesh materials are the best suited for the design of such premises. Through the curtain-mesh will get a lot of light, and bright colors will give cheerfulness to the interior.

In the children's and bedrooms such curtains will create a comfortable atmosphere and decorate the interior.

In living rooms they can be used in conjunction with thick textile curtains.

And finally, on the verandas and loggias, mesh curtains will help protect your home from insects and dispel sunlight.

How to combine a tulle grid in the interior, see the following video.