Choosing curtains in the bedroom

Curtains are able to create a harmonious and cozy atmosphere, as well as to make the final touch to the bedroom interior. Elements of textile decoration of windows in the interior are used not only for aesthetic purposes. They are designed to protect furniture from sunlight, these products protect the privacy of their owners from prying eyes. As a rule, the choice of curtains is carried out after the arrangement of the bedroom, because it is important to take into account the basic style and interior design to turn any room into a harmoniously furnished area for rest and sleep.

Few people think about how there were so familiar to the eyes interior.If you go back to basics, you can say that the prototype of modern curtains were the primitive skins of animals that were used by primitive people to protect their homes from the sun, cold and winds.

Over time, the curtains took on a slightly different look: instead of hides, thick fabrics were used, and gradually they began to be decorated with embroidery and drawings. As not only a protective, but also a decorative element, they began to be used in ancient Egypt and Rome. Since then, they have not gone out of fashion, although their design has changed with each new stylistic direction.

Bohemia and luxury came from the Byzantine Empire, but gradually artfully embroidered patterns and drapes began to go out of fashion. Even now such massive curtains of the heyday of Constantinople can be found very rarely.

In place of the pomp of the Byzantine style came gothic. The sharp contrast and restrictions on luxury briefly removed the curtains from use, in Gothic architecture there are small window-slits or stained-glass windows, which did not make sense to curtain, as they were very high.

The most colorful epoch from the point of view of art is the Renaissance. The Renaissance brought antique style back to fashion. Heavy blackout curtains, reliably protecting from the sunlight and in their design, similar to the artist's canvas, were supplemented with light chiffon, mesh, batiste or silk tulle.

The French made an invaluable contribution to today's wide assortment, giving rise to such modern styles as modernism and postmodernism, as well as giving people the word “curtain”, which in translation means “to hide, close”. It is in France and Europe that functional blinds have won their popularity.

Previously, curtains were used as a piece of furniture that demonstrates the luxury of the nobility. Less wealthy people, peasants also used curtains, but rather to protect them from drafts and sunlight.

With the advent of the industrial revolution and the discovery of the technology of creating artificial materials (including fabrics), curtains began to be used everywhere, their cost decreased. From the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day, production of curtains has been developing at full speed, and textile salons provide a wide range of colors, styles and materials to choose from.Changing styles, preferences, models, control systems, but the curtains remain a very important part of any interior.

A wide assortment of styles and a variety of models allow you to choose day curtains for any interior design and taste preferences of the buyer. To complete the textile design of the bedroom, you must have sufficient information about the existing types of window decoration.

With proper choice of colors, styles and textile materials, curtains will favorably emphasize the style and decoration of the bedroom. An important role is played even by such trifles as decorative elements on the curtains. Some accessories may not fit well with the overall style of the interior, others will complement the composition and give an impeccable look to the whole bedroom.

There are many basic elements of decor, the most common in design decisions are:

• Portieres. Dense textile on the lining perfectly protects the room from the sun. For curtains most often used velvet, jacquard or tapestry, they are considered among the most durable materials.Less commonly, cotton, linen, silk and viscose are used - these are lighter materials. Portieres are two-sided vertical canvases of saturated colors adjoining each other, they are excellent shadow curtains.

• Curtains. For curtains, thin and translucent, light and translucent fabrics are used, tulle, organza and veil are excellent. Most often curtains are calm and neutral tones. This fabric can act as a single element of the window decoration, and in combination with a curtain.

• Lambrequins. Decorative element for closing the eaves, which is different curly shape and interesting details for decoration. The design of the lambrequin depends entirely on the style of the bedroom. For modern trends in interior design, it is rather difficult to find a suitable lambrequin, it is rather a classic decorative element, giving the bedroom a more luxurious look.

• Bando One of the varieties of pelmets, has a rigid base and is made of nonwoven materials. With this decorative element you can easily visually change the height of the ceiling and the width of the window opening. For a gang, non-draped, glue-based materials are used.

• Svagi Another type of pelmet is a soft flowing fabric in the folds. This decorative element is more suitable for classic interiors. In modern design it is better to avoid similar details.

• Jabot. Freely falling fabric webs are located either at the edges or in the middle of the eaves. The jabot is perfectly combined with the swagians.

• Perekida. Freely hanging to one side fabric thrown over the eaves. The third type of lambrequins in the interior. The peroxide element forms delicate folds and waves on the fabric; it can be supplemented with a jabot, a tie or a metal mold (hanging elements with a large number of folds and a free arrangement).

• Canopy. Decorative element for textile decoration, but not windows, but beds. The most common are the Moorish canopies.They are of two types and differ in the shape of the frame.

• Ruche. The element of decorative trim, which gives a solemn atmosphere. Ruffles can be an element of lambrequin, curtains and curtains.

• Hooks. Fasteners to adjust the location of textiles. They are usually made of cloth, fixed on the wall. However, there are metal magnetic clasps with textile elements that do not require mounting to the wall.

Curtain style should be a direct continuation of the bedroom style and be combined with other interior items:

• In minimalism the easy monophonic tulle will harmoniously look. The color scheme can be either contrasting or monochrome with respect to the walls. Of course, a minimum of accessories and straight cut.

• Classic style welcomes draped heavy curtains with patterns and numerous elements of decoration. In interior design, a good solution would be to pick up several items in the same color scheme and with the same print as the curtains. Most often it is a pillow or bedspread.

The dimensions of the room, the height of the ceiling also have a great influence on the choice of style.

The curtain style is determined by the decorative details, accessories, as well as the movement system and the arrangement of the textile material on the eaves:

• Roman curtains. They unfold on the principle of the sail, so they are also called ship. They are made of dense materials and have low transparency. This is a great style for a modern and concise bedroom.

• Japanese curtains. This style is a sliding fabric panels mounted on the movable eaves, both at the top and bottom. These curtains are perfect for both textile window decoration, and for zoning rooms.

• French curtains. Draped tulle with numerous folds is perfect for classic and luxuriously furnished bedrooms.

• Roller blinds. By design, roller blinds are a bit similar to the Roman ones, but the main difference is in the addition system. From the name it is clear that they are folded into a tight bundle, and the Roman ones are folded up (like blinds).

• Pleated curtains. This is an alternative blinds.They are perfectly combined with modern interior designs and are an accordion-folded fabric on a special eaves. These are one of the most qualitative curtains which do not pass light.

• Turkish curtains. This style of curtains is distinguished by an abundance of floral motifs and embroidery on thick curtains - in a harmonious combination with a light veil.

Much depends on the choice of material. When choosing textiles, it is necessary to pay attention not only to its external qualities, but also to such characteristics: practicality, wear resistance, susceptibility to contamination and hypoallergenicity.

Each material has its advantages and disadvantages:

• Linen. Eco-friendly material forms smooth lines and passes fresh air well, but at the same time it is easily wrinkled and limited in terms of styles.

• Silk. Luxurious appearance, pleasant to the touch material, easily draped,but it is expensive, requires careful maintenance and delicate washing, easily gets dirty, appears puffy, quickly loses its saturation of colors when it comes in direct sunlight.

• Synthetics. The budget option, a large range of colors and styles, but can cause an allergic reaction, has a low breathability and easily electrified.

Curtains and decorative elements are attached to the eaves, which can be presented in three variations:

• Stained glass cornice - The standard round design, which is attached to the window frame, can be made of metal or plastic.

• Round cornice - has the same shape as stained glass, but is equipped with an additional decorative module and is mounted to the wall. It is made of wood, metal and plastic.

• Tire cornice - the design is equipped with hooks for fastening curtains.It may consist of several rows and have an additional bar covering the hooks. The design itself is a combination and can combine plastic, metal and wood. It is fixed either on the wall or on the ceiling.

Before choosing a design, the distance from the window to the eaves is carefully measured, it should be at least 10 cm. The eaves also differ in the type of fastening, you can install brackets on the wall, ceiling, and place between two opposite walls. For roller and curtain rods, the cornice is attached to the window frame.

The curtains themselves can also be placed on the eaves in several ways. There are these types of mounts:

• hooks;
• clamps;
• hinges;
• tape;
• grommets;
• rings and other options.

Curtains are attached to the cornice with ribbons and laces tied in a knot or bow. Usually they are made of lightweight materials, for heavier textiles need wide and thick fasteners. This type of curtain creates an atmosphere of lightness and airiness. Delicate colors, floral patterns are perfect for the bedrooms of romantics.

The fabric is attached to the cornice with decorative loops. The versatility of this style allows the use of such curtains in both modern and classic interiors. The advantage of hinged curtains is that the loops are not required to be tied separately, they are easier to install.

The loops themselves can be open or closed. Closed ones do not unfasten, they are firmly sewn to the base material, and open ones are provided with clasps or velcro. There are also buttons and buttons.

This type of attachment implies rings embedded in textiles, which can be made of metal and plastic. The curtains on the grommets are characterized by high wear resistance and smooth lines, they visually lengthen the walls, and also hide the structure of the cornice. Eyelet curtains are more suitable for modern interior designs.

On the back of the curtain there is a fabric pocket with which the curtain is attached to the eaves.This type of attachment is notable for its noiselessness and is perfect for windows in the attic bedroom or in the bedroom with a loggia.

Rings are the most popular mounting option - due to their durability and elegant straight lines. They delight many owners of bedrooms with modern interior styles.

The color scheme in the bedroom plays an important role if you want to create a cozy and harmonious atmosphere. The choice of color of curtains depends on several factors at once: the size of the bedroom, the style of the interior, the lighting and the owner's psycho type:

• Dark curtains (for example, black, burgundy or purple hues) is best placed in a well-lit bedroom, with the window on the sunny side. To create a harmony of colors in a brightly lit room, it is better to choose a cold range of shades. In light rooms you can hang pale blue, pink or light green curtains. Gray and white tones will also create comfort, and most importantly - visually increase the space.

• If the bedroom has little natural light, then the colors of the curtains can be brighter, warmer and lighter. Dark tones are best not to use. Perfect beige, peach, light brown and terracotta shades.

• Classic directions in the interior design imply the creation in the bedroom of a relaxing and luxurious atmosphere, therefore, in such decor there is rarely a place for saturated tones. However, in modern design in the bedroom should prevail bright colors - in all sorts of accents. The curtains in the modern bedroom can be red, purple, green and blue.

• Double curtains also look impressive, combining two contrasting colors. When choosing curtains for the children's bedroom in bright colors, you can combine a striped pattern of light tulle with orange textiles of medium density.

Experienced designers gave some basic recommendations on choosing the color of curtains for the bedroom:

• The color of the curtains should be combined with the main interior items.
• Textile window decoration should not be catchy, if the main color "stain" is a bed.
• For a room in pastel and soothing colors, curtains can be the main color accent.
• The rest of the interior and curtains should be in harmony not only in color, but also in texture.

Not all windows have the same size and geometric shape, so the choice of curtains implies individual measurements and consideration of the window shape:

• Rectangular windows. For the standard type of windows fit curtains of any style, this is their versatility. It remains only to decide whether to visually increase the window and the height of the ceiling.
• For the windows in the attic a great addition will be roller blinds.
• You can hang up curtains, Roman or roller blinds in the bedroom with a balcony to ensure free access to the balcony door.
• Unusual and complex shapes of window openings make the blinds, there are models for triangular, asymmetric, round and arched windows.

The calculation of the size of the curtains depends on the size of the window opening and the room. The length of the curtains is determined by the distance from the eaves mounts to the floor covering. If curtains are mounted on rings, then measure the length of the rings.

Acceptable distance from the floor to the curtains - 2-5 cm, but there are exceptions:

• In luxurious interiors, massive curtains can lie on the floor surface.
• Curtains shortened to the window sill are allowed in cases where a window is a chest of drawers or a table, but this option is more suitable for the kitchen than for the bedroom.

Due to the wide range of pick up curtains under a certain style of the bedroom will not be difficult. In general, there are several groups of the most popular styles. These include:

• Minimalism, hi-tech. They are characterized by simplicity of forms, the absence of unnecessary details, monochrome color gamut with several bright accents, as well as the absence of pattern and decorative elements.

• Baroque and Rococo. Luxury is the main characteristic of these styles. Rich lush decoration, massive curtains of exclusive natural fabrics, decorated with embroidery, ruffles, fringe, tassels and pelmets.

• Provence and Country. Light colors, floral or geometric print, rustic decoration of the window area and natural motifs in the elements of decor are characterized by the French Provence style curtains and rustic country.

Since the curtains are the final touch in the arrangement of the bedroom, their design should be fully combined with the decoration of the room, and in many ways to complement it:

• If you prefer minimalismthen the curtains should remain a neutral detail in the interior. It is better to stop the choice on plain single-colored fabrics - straight cut, with a minimum number of accessories (or better without any of them). Minimalism is partly the eastern direction in interior design, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that Japanese curtains perfectly fit into this decor.

• Classic Designer Curtains imply dense and massive types of textile materials. The more décor elements and accessories, the greater the pomp and atmosphere of aristocracy, the high cost of living in the interior. For classic curtains use jacquard, brocade, shinill, velor, velvet or satin fabrics.

• Baroque style in the interior of the bedroom It is also based on the creation of a luxurious atmosphere and rich decoration. For such an interior, French curtains made of silk, satin or taffeta, in combination with light tulle and lambrequins are perfect.

• More simple, but no less beautiful Provence style It has such a feature as the use of natural materials for curtains - chintz, linen and cotton, wooden eaves, light and light styles (in combination with a delicate floral print).

• Country style curtains have a geometric print and look as simple as possible. In retro country style is given the advantage of rustic furniture and natural shades.

• Interior design in modern style implies the absence of straight lines and sharp corners. Curtains in bright colors to match the entire bedroom, straight lines and maximum free space due to the color scheme, the use of natural materials - all this characterizes this style.
• Curtains in English interior design characterized by their massiveness and a large number of horizontal folds. The main concept of this design is a concise combination of colors and patterns of various interior items. English curtains are rarely found without an intricate pattern and straight lines.

The pursuit of fashion trends covers all spheres of human life, including in the arrangement of the bedroom. The most popular curtain models include:

• Double or triple curtains. Such curtains consist of several textile materials at once - for example, thick curtains and air tulle. In terms of color combination, double curtains are divided into contrasting and monochrome.

• Cotton curtains or pussy. Cotton curtains perform a decorative function, they are gaining popularity every day. They are used not only for textile decoration of windows, but also for zoning rooms.

• Elongated. Sewn 15-20 cm longer than required, drop to the floor. Extended curtains are used in classic interiors.

• Blackout Lightproof fabrics are distinguished not only by their aesthetic characteristics, but also by their high functionality. The blackout textile materials produced according to a special technology hold up to 90% of the sun's rays and reliably protect the room from sunlight.

• Lined. Curtains with an extra layer of fabric serve not only as a decorative element, they protect the base material from burning out.

• Knitted curtains. The long-forgotten old is back in fashion again, many housewives refuse to buy ready-made curtains anddecorate the window area with their own hands. The result is original curtains that can complement any interior.

• Patchwork. Another interesting design decision is the curtains sewn from individual pieces of shreds. They are an unusual addition to the ethnic style of the interior and perfectly complement the bedroom in a wooden house, completing the decoration of the rustic style.

• Photo curtains. Some manufacturers make them to order, the client can choose a graphic image for every taste and for any interior. Such a design decision will add variety to the bedroom, turning the curtains into a stylish work of art.

At the completion of the bedroom arrangement, many owners of houses and apartments ask the following questions:

• How to choose curtains for the color of the furniture? Designers identify several basic concepts of color combinations in the interior. The most popular when choosing curtains are monochrome and contrasting concept. The first principle is based on a combination of different shades of the same color, and the cold color scheme is chosen to create a calm relaxing atmosphere, and warm - for active zones.The contrast or complementary principle is based on the juxtaposition of two colors.

• How long should the curtains be? The length of the curtains depends on the style of the interior, the necessary functions and effect. Shorter curtains help to create a cozy atmosphere, but they will not protect people from sunlight and prying eyes. Extended models help to create a more luxurious environment, but they are not recommended for use with a ceiling height of less than 2.5-3 meters. There is also a standard curtain length - indented up to 5 cm from the floor surface. There are very short curtains that make up no more than a quarter of the window opening.

• What to do if the window zone is non-standard? When textile design windows of non-standard types have problems with the installation of the eaves and the choice of models of curtains. However, for this type of window has its own way of decorating.The bay window is curtained either by roller or Roman curtains, and the eaves of the structure are made to order, taking into account the bay window shape. Standard styles of curtains are installed on the corner window. If some windows are located close to the corner of the room, then there is an opportunity to experiment and create a single decorative design for two windows.

Feng shui is not just a way to furnish a bedroom with comfort. This is a lifestyle. Eastern philosophy just confirms that all the bright energy enters the house through the windows, and the curtains protect the room from the negative. To create a harmonious interior for Feng Shui, it is better to choose curtains of a green shade in the bedroom. It has to relax and healthy sleep. Of course, everything largely depends on your preferences, but you should consider useful recommendations.

About how to correctly select the curtains in the bedroom, the designer will tell you in the next video.