In order for the interior to look harmonious, when decorating it, it is necessary to combine several main elements: decoration, furniture, decor, lighting and textiles. Experienced designers know that by simply replacing curtains on the windows, you can transform a room beyond recognition - adjusting its volume, height, color scheme and style. Most often in modern interiors, combined curtains are found on windows. The use of fabrics of different cut, texture and color allows you to decorate any interior, as well as reliably protect the room from sunlight and prying eyes.
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What are they - combined curtains?
With the help of combined curtains, you can draw attention to the window opening, making it the main accent in the room, and make the color palette of the room richer and more expressive. Using light curtains and thicker fabrics at the same time is a classic option for decorating a window opening. On the practical side, this method allows you to regulate the lighting of the room; on the decorative side, it significantly expands the boundaries when choosing shades and textures of fabric.
Yellow combined curtains in the living room Source house-biz.ru
The following curtain options can be called combined:
- In the form of a classic set consisting of two types of curtains of different shades.
- In the form of a multi-layer combination of fabrics. In this case, one color scheme of different tones or contrasting options can be used.
- In the form of double-sided curtains.
- In the form of several curtains made of fabric of different densities.
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Two-color curtains have not lost their relevance for many seasons in a row. They can be found in both modern and classic interiors. The main advantage of this window design is its versatility, creating an atmosphere of comfort and homely warmth.
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Reducing the window
In rooms with very large windows and high ceilings, there is often a need to make the interior more comfortable. To reduce the window composition, hang curtains made of bright fabrics with large prints, cut exactly to the size of the window. This will create the impression of stained glass on the wall. You can make a color accent on the curtain fabric by placing it at eye level - then the overall dimensions of the curtains will not make an impressive impression. In this case, lambrequins can also help out, but they will play a different role - the horizontal division of the composition and, as a result, the visual lowering of the window and ceiling level.
An excellent option for a living room whose walls are made in a single color would be printed curtains.
What to consider when combining curtains
The simplest, most affordable, but still original way to decorate a window opening is to combine fabrics of different shades and textures. When choosing a material for combined curtains, you will need to take into account their style, shade, texture and density. The functional purpose of the room is no less important. So, in a small living room or kitchen, choose fabrics that allow daytime color to pass through, but in the bedroom you need to be able to shade the room at any time of the day.
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Thus, colorful floral patterns, stripes, checks or polka dots are characteristic of the Provence style, but would be completely inappropriate in the loft style.
It is also worth considering the orientation of the room to the cardinal points. For “warm rooms” you can choose fabrics of neutral and “cool” shades; it is advisable to combine thin curtains with thicker material that can protect from sunlight. For northern rooms, on the contrary, rich warm shades are suitable.
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Choice of colors
Combined curtains must have the right combination of shades - this is a decisive factor in creating a perfect, stylish and holistic look for the interior. If you lack experience or doubt your own taste, it is better to use a color wheel when choosing fabric shades.
Curtains for a brown floor Source art-interior.moscow
Having a ready-made table of compatible shades in front of you, you can select a large number of options, which can be divided into three large groups:
- Monochrome range. All shades occupy the same spectrum on the color wheel. For example, combined curtains consisting of fabrics in blue, cornflower blue, turquoise and dark blue will create a peaceful and noble atmosphere in the interior. The same effect can be achieved using green, emerald, light green and malachite shades in window decoration.
- A similar range consists of adjacent shades. Curtains made from two fabrics or multi-color options are based on one main color and its supporting colors. For example, sand and chocolate, brown, yellow or mint shade.
- The complementary range allows you to make the interior dynamic due to two-color curtains, the opposite shades of which enhance each other. In this case, you can use muted pastel shades.
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The most successful options for multi-color combinations are those that consist of the following shades:
- Beige, caramel and cream.
- Yellow, golden and peach.
- Blue, light blue and turquoise.
- Pale green, olive and gray.
Stylish two-color curtains in the interior Source art-interior.moscow
Design of curtains for the hall Source art-interior.moscow
Japanese
If your hall or living room is decorated in styles such as minimalism, modern classics, hi-tech, loft, eclecticism, of course, Japanese, or in a neutral but leaning towards minimalist interior, feel free to choose Japanese screen panels for window decoration.
Speaking about Japanese curtains, very often I want to pronounce the definition of the most. The most functional, practical, economical, elegant, stylish. Many may add: “And the simplest!” - and in fact they will be right. But this simplicity is only appearance.
In fact, creating authentic Japanese panels is not that easy. In order for them to look good, their surface must be perfectly flat, taut, like a drum.
And in order for them to function correctly - to slide smoothly along the windows, change places and rearrange in different orders - a multi-profile cornice and a special fastening are needed.
But if everything works out as it should, the result will exceed your expectations. With Japanese panels, even the most ordinary interior will be transformed and will look fashionable and stylish.
The photo shows an example of how you can successfully combine Japanese panels from two types of fabric.
Today you can choose any fabric for Japanese curtains: thick and transparent, plain and colored, and even with photo printing. But since we are talking about fashion trends of the current year, it is better to choose the texture and color of fabrics based on the recommendations listed above.
Modern curtains carry a serious functional load, but at the same time they are the same full-fledged decorative element in the interior as an interesting painting or a stylish vase.
Therefore, when choosing the right model, you need to take into account not only its practical value, but also the fashion trends of the season. This year, every connoisseur of beauty and comfort will be able to find “their” curtains, because the ideas offered by professionals are distinguished by a variety of textures, styles and colors. And to simplify it even more, take a closer look at the photographs of finished design projects.
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Several window openings require special attention to their decoration. With the right approach, the result can exceed all expectations.
A very convenient option for three windows of irregular shape and size is Japanese curtains. Hiding all imperfections, they easily move left and right. Depending on their position, you can get different designs and lighting.
Peculiarities
The most important thing when decorating windows is to avoid feeling overwhelmed. For large rooms and windows, restrictions on the use of curtains are dictated solely by style; in all other cases, the following must be taken into account:
Design variations of three windows on one wall:
Windows in a row with wide or narrow walls.
Combined windows with access to a balcony or loggia.
United in a bay window.
Forming the mezzanine.
Berlin window.
In the form of a biforium.
Selecting curtain material
You can combine fabrics not only by color, but also by texture. When choosing a material, several factors are taken into account:
- The area of the room and its purpose.
- Interior style.
- Fabric design and structure.
- Light transmittance of the material.
For example, simple natural fabrics made of linen and cotton are suitable for country style, while for luxury apartments it is better to use brocade, organza, satin and velvet. The latter are more durable and dense.
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For modern interiors, choose plain combination curtains with a straight cut or canvases with graphic patterns. The material should be natural, for example, linen.
The following types of fabrics can be used to sew curtains:
- Natural - silk, satin, wool, cotton, linen curtains.
- Artificial. Curtains made of viscose, polyester, nylon and acrylic.
- Mixed. Blackout, taffeta and jacquard fabrics.
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Living room with fireplace Source art-interior.moscow
Natural silk fabrics look aesthetically pleasing and rich. Despite its lightness, this thin fabric has a high margin of strength. However, it is better not to hang natural silk curtains on windows facing south - the fabric will fade from the sun's rays.
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Fashion trends in window design
In 2015, the trend is multilayer curtains, as well as various decorative elements - unusual holders and tiebacks, tassels, bows. Among the ornaments, floral motifs dominate. These can be light curtains with large flowers made using the technique of watercolor painting, or thick dark curtains with printed voluminous embroidery. Also in fashion are curtains with edging in the form of ruffles, satin ribbons, braid, lace, and fringe. Designers advise using lush drapery, as well as cornices with spherical knobs decorated with a floral pattern.
For several years now, due to their versatility, blinders with eyelets have been very popular.
A living room in a neoclassical style is filled with many elegant interior items that refer to English interiors and will be an excellent design solution.
It turns out that curtains not only regulate the level of illumination in a room, but also perform many decorative functions, helping to create a balanced interior. Using simple techniques, you can control the geometry of space. The right curtains mean comfort and harmony in the room.
Curtains for the hall: new designs
The design of windows in the hall - a room where the whole family gathers and receives guests - must be taken very seriously. Curtains set the tone for the entire interior, refresh it, and give it individuality.
In this article, we have collected for you tips from designers on decorating curtains for the living room, as well as photos of new designs for 2022.
Fashion for curtains is almost as changeable as fashion for clothing. Every year, interesting new items and non-trivial design solutions appear: unusual color combinations, new types of fabric, interesting accessories. In order not to drown in this information flow, let's try to figure out which curtains for the hall are the most fashionable this year.
Options for combining different types of curtains
Combined curtains can differ not only in shade and texture, but also in the style of the combined elements. In addition to classic canvases, there are variations with roller and Roman blinds. This combination allows you to make the window design not only beautiful, but also functional.
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How to present beautiful windows
If the central decorative element of the entire composition is the window itself (the original frame, glass with a sandblasted pattern, beautifully designed slopes), then it is unwise to hide it behind heavy curtains. What if, for example, in the bedroom you can’t get away with light tulle - you need the effect of darkening the room? In addition to transparent curtains made of organza or other similar material, hang roller blinds. They are attached directly to the frame, leaving as many window elements visible as possible. When folded, the entire fabric of such curtains is hidden in an elegant box, the color of which can be matched to the frame.
Roman blinds with a colorful print will be an excellent design solution for both a city apartment and a country house
Large panoramic windows are very popular these days, but often housewives of such premises are faced with the problem of creating coziness in the rooms, in which case curtains will be an excellent option
Combination with roller blinds
Modern window design combines three factors: functionality, comfort and individuality. One option is to combine practical roller blinds and classic tulle.
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Roller blinds have a simple design - a shaft with a straight sheet attached to it. Fix it at the top of the window. Control can be mechanical or automated. The advantage of such curtains is their compactness and laconic design. They are ideal for minimalist interiors - loft, Nordic, high-tech. However, this does not mean that they cannot be used in other styles.
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Roller blinds of two colors look original in combination with tulle. Only in contrast to the classic version, light fabric comes to the fore and plays an exclusively decorative role.
Fashion trends and new items
If you want your windows to look modern, you will have to choose curtains for them in accordance with the latest fashion trends.
1 Everything natural is trending. This applies not only to the raw materials from which curtain fabrics are made, but also to their colors. The main materials of the season are silk, linen, cotton, organza, bamboo jute, dyed in natural colors. Particularly popular are curtains made of linen and bamboo fabric, with the addition of synthetic threads, which give them wear resistance. But modern fashion only sets the direction, and if you like other natural curtain fabrics: velvet, taffeta, mora, jacquard, brocade, chiffon, you can also use them in your living room. The main thing is that they fit the interior.
2 An important characteristic feature of the current year’s curtain design is laconicism and simplicity. As already mentioned, natural shades are at the peak of popularity. The most preferred colors: walnut, brown, blue, green, gray. Designers offer blue-green curtains for the hall to their clients more often than others. These colors fit most interiors and refresh the room. White color has not lost its relevance either. It gives the atmosphere airiness and looks good in small rooms, visually raising the ceilings and moving the walls apart. The ideal option is white curtains and tulle on a white cornice.
3 Eclecticism - a mixture of styles is also in trend today. And if you don’t like restrained monotony, you can dilute it with bright large prints. These can be wide stripes, flowers, leaves, geometric shapes, imitations of animal skins and snake skin, futuristic motifs. Curtains with a print that matches the color of the main curtains are more popular than ever. For example, green curtains and prints of green circles on snow-white curtains.
4 Another popular trend of the season is the combination of lifting curtains and classic straight ones. Today, a combination of almost any type of curtain is welcome. For example, curtains and Roman blinds, blinds and curtains, Austrian curtains and tulle.
5 Curtains in the “colorblock” style are still in fashion. This curtain design opens up wide possibilities in color combinations and is perfect for a modern living room interior.
6 Curtains with edge trim made of a different material look fashionable and stylish this year. Vertical stripes visually slightly increase the height of the ceiling and make the curtains more interesting. This combination also provides a huge field for creativity.
7 The product of innovative technologies - photo curtains with 2D and 3D effects are, without exaggeration, the most relevant new product of 2022. Photographic images are applied to long curtains of a simple rectangular shape, roller and Japanese curtains and vertical fabric blinds. Photocurtains are a very powerful decorative tool. They attract attention and set the tone for the entire interior. Popular fabrics for them are thick silk, satin, gabardine, blackout. Photo printing is applied to fabric with durable inks using high-quality equipment.
8 Also in fashion are elongated curtains that fall in elegant folds to the floor. To achieve this effect, you need the curtains to be 5-15 cm longer than the usual height.
9 Curtain accessories, especially tiebacks, tassels and fringe, are experiencing a rebirth this year. Today they decorate not only curtains, lambrequins and curtains, but also Roman and Austrian curtains.
Fringe is a decorative braid with threads, pompoms, tassels, beads, and bugles sewn to it. Previously, it was used mainly in classic and oriental interiors, but this season it is used in most well-known styles. For example, fringe with metallic splashes looks great in a high-tech style, trimmed with lace braid - in a country style, shells and artificial pearls - in a marine interior.
Tassels, like fringes, can be used to decorate almost all types of curtains this season. Small tassels can be sewn even on the bottom of shortened models of Japanese fabric panels, although it is traditionally believed that “Japanese women” do not tolerate excesses.
Tiebacks are the most used curtain accessory. With their help, it is convenient to keep the curtains open and beautifully draped. There are many types of tiebacks: magnetic clips, cords with tassels, curtain clips. It is impossible to list everything. In addition, you can easily make them yourself from any available materials: beads, braid, lace, ribbons, belts, ropes, and also sew them from the same fabric as curtains.
This year, to decorate the hall, designers advise us to adopt six main types of window curtains. All of them are diverse, and have characteristic advantages that make each model a priority for a specific interior. Let's take a closer look at them.
Combination with Roman blinds
Roman blinds have a more decorative appearance compared to roller blinds. Due to the lower weighting material, the canvas hangs strictly vertically and does not curl up. Laces are used to control the canvas. As the fabric rises, it forms soft folds.
Roman blinds for a corner window Source /yandex.com.tr
In combination with tulle, such curtains create a harmonious combination. When assembled, the canvas decorates the window opening, and the tulle softly diffuses daylight. In the evening, Roman blinds protect the room from prying eyes. The material of the canvas should be combined with the shade and pattern of the furniture and decoration. In the living room, the set can be complemented not only with tulle, but also with luxurious curtains.
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How to visually raise a window
If the window is located low, then an empty fragment of the wall is formed between the window and the ceiling. By covering it with curtains, you will smooth out this disproportion and make the window composition more successful. To do this, you need to hang the cornice not strictly above the window, but higher - almost right under the ceiling. You can use curtains with eyelets or drawstrings - this fastening forms folds over the cornice, which will “raise” the window even higher. Ceiling cornices are also perfect for this situation – a stylish and elegant solution.
Roman blinds will be an excellent design solution for a country house.
Tip: so that when the curtains are open, the fragment of the wall above the window does not seem empty, cover it with a lambrequin.
The bedroom in the house is a special place, here we sleep, relax and are alone with our thoughts, so it is important to choose the decor and choose the right curtain design for the room
Fresh color combinations in the interior will be an excellent option for a children's room
Tulle combination
The classic option is tulle and thick curtains. The nuance is that not every tulle looks organic in combination with curtains. Some varieties look better as an independent window decoration element.
Bedroom design option Source gorod.lv
Light translucent fabric – organza – goes well with curtains. But muslin or high-density mesh will visually make the curtain fabric heavier.
The tulle can be plain or have a pattern that echoes the pattern on the curtains. Modern dark plain curtains with a straight cut look great in tandem with milky matte tulle.
Curtains for gray walls Source shtora-style.ru
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Austrian
Austrian curtains are another type of lifting window curtains. They combine the elegance of French and the severity of Roman blinds. They are distinguished from the former by less lush folds and the presence of a lifting mechanism, and from the latter by smooth lines.
Such curtains look both cute and elegant, while they take up very little space and fit well into small rooms. They are best suited for light and bright interiors, such as shabby chic, Provence, Mediterranean.
On Austrian models, horizontal folds are not laid along the entire height, but only at the bottom of the canvas. They are used both gathered and loose and are sometimes complemented with a lambrequin and decorated with curtain decor: fringe, satin ribbons, bows, artificial flowers.
Classic Austrian curtains are made from fabric of delicate colors, plain or with small floral patterns. A large pattern is undesirable, as it will be distorted in the folds and the curtains will look untidy. But this season, small prints are not welcome, so for “Austrians” there is only a single-color option.
