One of the main decorations of the interior, no doubt, are the curtains. Each hostess will tell you that an undecorated window reduces all efforts to create comfort in the room to nothing. No matter how expensive and high-quality the repair is, no matter what modern furniture is installed in the room, the interior seems unfinished without curtains.
Today we will introduce you to the basic types of curtains. A photo with a description will help you make a choice for your home. Almost all interior styles involve the use of curtains. Windows designed in this way protect the room from excessive sunlight, drafts, enliven and make the space more comfortable. Various types of curtains on the windows, as well as options for their design, create a special atmosphere of the living space. And the accessories that complement them (fringe, ruffles, bows) bring originality to the interior.
Choose fabric
For the manufacture of original and consistent with the overall style of the room, curtains, it is very important to choose the right fabric and its color scheme. The original drawing, texture will complement and refresh the interior.
The color of the curtains can fill the room with coolness (blue, gray, purple) or, on the contrary, create a feeling of comfort and warmth (red, beige). Curtains should be in harmony in color with wallpaper, furniture upholstery, as well as with pillows, poufs, bedspreads, covers, lampshades.
Types of curtains on windows: photo with description. Classic Curtains
We think that no one will argue with the statement that the classics are fashionable and modern at all times. Classic types of curtains (you can see the photo below) are universal in use. They can decorate any room - from the living room to the kitchen. The features of classic design curtains are:
- use of noble and fine materials;
- presence of exquisite decorative elements;
- maintain proportions;
- harmonious color scheme;
- careful design selection.
Classic curtains are decorated with diverging curtains and decorated with lambrequins. Cloths can be assembled on the sides and fixed with tacks. To the classic types of curtains, you need to pick up light transparent curtains. The harmony of light and heavy fabrics, combined with the right lighting, gives the room charm and appeal.
Modern designers bring their own nuances to the classic standards, and therefore, today you can find a lot of different variations of such curtains. However, despite some changes in appearance, there are things that the classic will not tolerate under any circumstances:
- minimalism andtriviality;
- too bold experiments;
- neglect of the established proportions.
Classic curtains for the living room should be purchased with a discreet design with a beautiful decor. Models of calm tones are suitable for the bedroom, elements of enthusiasm are acceptable in the nursery, so gentle drawings are welcome on the canvases, which should go well with furniture and textiles.
Japanese curtains
This kind of curtains (the photo is located below) are very reminiscent of vertical blinds, but with one difference - they do not rotate, and they are much wider in size. Each curtain moves on its own and, due to the fact that they move on different rails, they can be wound one after the other. By increasing or decreasing the number of cornices, you can simulate the overall design of the room.
French curtains
This type of curtain, which is described in all design guides, will suit lovers of luxury. They are several separate sections with many folds falling like a waterfall. Once this type of curtain was used in rooms where celebrations and social events were held, so special requirements were placed on the interior. Ruffles, lace, and other rich decor completely matched them.
Today, the design of these models has been greatly simplified, many elements have been replaced by drapery made of transparent elastic fabric. The features of such curtains include:
Fabric
The more supple and elastic the fabric, the more luxurious and expensive the curtain looks. Howeverit should be borne in mind that this is more of a decorative option for window design: there can be no talk of practicality in this case. These layered drapes look lush and light, but offer no protection from the sun or prying eyes.
Ruffles and festoons
The tighter these curtains are pulled together, the more elegant and magnificent the model turns out.
Balancing elements
They help keep the curtain straight. Such elements are fixed along the bottom of the canvas.
Additional decorations
It can be various laces, tassels, beads, fringes etc.
French curtains, despite the complex design, are quite easy to operate. But it must be borne in mind that the more elegant such a model, the more difficult it is to clean. Today there are models of lifting French curtains with a rotary-chain mechanism. With it, you can adjust the degree of blackout in the room at your discretion - the higher the curtain rises, the more magnificent it becomes at the top.
Pleated blinds
This type of window curtains (you can see the photo in our article) appeared in the middle of the 20th century. However, such models have become popular only now. Outwardly, they resemble blinds, thanks to the use of folded fabric in their creation. Previously, such curtains were often used in office premises. A large selection of textures and colors allows the buyer to choose models that are most suitable for his interior. For example, if Japanese curtains are mainly used on large windows, then pleated curtains are universal in this regard.
Pleated fabric fully complies with modern standards. They repel dust, perfectly retain their aesthetic properties, even when exposed to sunlight for a long time. They are a worthy alternative to not so cozy blinds. The fastening of such curtains can be different: on the ceiling, on the wall, in the window opening and even on its sashes. Manufacturers of such models guarantee a long service life. Pleated curtains reflect the sun's rays, so if you are not too fond of the heat, then you will certainly like these curtains.
Roller blinds
What types of curtains are the most practical? According to many buyers, these are roller blinds. It should be said that this is a generalized name, including several subspecies that the form combines - these are straight canvases made of hard material (most often polyester with the addition of natural fibers). At the bottom of the panels there is a weighting agent, thanks to which the deformation of the curtain is not allowed.
Standard Models
For such rolls, the shaft does not exceed 30 mm in diameter, the maximum width is no more than 1.8 meters, and the height is limited to two meters. They are convenient to install on standard double-leaf windows. They are mounted on a wall or in a window opening. Such models most often have a not too wide color gamut.
Luxury
Unlike standard curtains, the shaft diameter of this type is up to seven centimeters. This allows you to create massive products, up to 3.5 meters wide, with a height of up to 4.5. Fabrics for these models can be of different textures andhave different properties. Often this option is used in business centers and offices where it is required to close rather large window openings.
Mini curtains
Often choose the types of curtains for the kitchen, loggia, veranda. Why? First of all, because the canvases are located on the window sashes, and regardless of what material the windows are made of: wood or plastic. This is a rather miniature roller, no more than 15 mm in diameter, which is hidden in an aluminum box.
The huge advantage of such models lies precisely in the form of attachment, because you can easily partially or completely dissolve the window and the curtains will not interfere with you. In addition, the window sill always remains freely available, which, you see, is very important in the kitchen. Roller blinds today are presented in a wide range of colors, from plain classic to bright with patterns. They can be used as independent curtains or as a blackout - it just depends on your taste preferences and interior style.
Roman shades
This kind of curtains, photos of which can often be seen in design publications, are becoming more and more popular every year. They can be of different colors, textures, but always have a mechanism that regulates the degree of openness of the window. Such models consist of a cornice and a flat panel with rods, due to which folds are formed. A weighting agent holds the curtain at the bottom.
The height of the curtain is regulated by a chain mechanism. Roman blind can be fixed above the window, in the openingwindow. The material for the manufacture of Roman blinds is used with varying degrees of light transmission, have a pattern or be plain. Roman blinds, like roller blinds, are used in rooms where ordinary models look out of place - in the bathroom, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the loggia. If you want to use them, for example, in the bedroom or living room, then complement the window decoration with simple straight curtains. This combination looks great.
Austrian curtains
This type of curtains appeared in the 18th century, but then they were called scalloped. They became especially popular at the Austrian court, hence their current name. They decorated the dwellings of the Austrian aristocrats. This version of curtains combines two styles - French and Roman, from which they inherited pomp and elegance in the first case, and a lifting mechanism in the second.
The Austrian curtain is a flat sheet, but when it is lifted, the bottom of the panel gathers into arched folds. It should be noted that folds are formed only during lifting and during fixation in this position. And French curtains have folds all the time. Such curtains are attached to rail cornices. To give the curtain the desired shape, special cords are used, passed through the rings and loops located throughout the curtain. The chain mechanism, which has a braking system, makes it easy to control them.
Almost any fabric is used to make Austrian curtains, but more often light, translucent fabrics are preferredpastel materials. Such models are used in the bedroom, dining room, living room. You should consider lighting that will help emphasize the luxury of Austrian curtains.
Bamboo curtains
Perhaps you did not know that they are woven by hand, using a special tool. The material for them is split bamboo stems, straws. Like all natural materials, bamboo curtains do not have a large selection of colors, but there are tinted and bleached specimens. Such products are processed to protect the room from the bright summer sun. In addition, bamboo curtains retain their appearance for several years.
Since bamboo curtains are resistant to damp environments, they can be safely hung on terraces and balconies. They are also used in rooms facing the sunny side to protect the room from heat. If you buy such curtains specifically to hide from the sun, you should not buy samples made of straw, as they are not too dense.
Like other types of curtains, bamboo curtains have advantages and disadvantages. We have already said about many advantages, it remains only to add that such curtains are universal, affordable.. And the disadvantages of such products are limited sizes, high weight, and a small selection of colors.
