Despite the emergence of numerous protective systems for windows, curtains remain indispensable, and therefore the material for curtains should be selected carefully.
They prevent excess light from entering and protect the room from prying eyes. In order for the curtains to last longer and not lose their good appearance, you need to choose a fabric for them taking into account its characteristics.
Curtains: what are they?
Curtains are a type of curtains that have become widespread due to the fact that they perform not only a decorative role. This is a functional element of the interior that protects the room, as written above, from drafts and rays of the sun.
Sometimes you can even protect yourself from prying eyes with the help of curtains. This problem is usually relevant for residents of multi-storey buildings whose apartment is located on the ground floor. Curtains perform their protective functions well due to the fact that they are sewn from fairly dense fabric.
Typically, curtains are installed together with curtains. This can be seen from the photo of the curtains. This can be explained by the fact that they have a lighter texture. And this combination looks very harmonious and quite interesting. Typically, designers use this combination for window openings in the living room, bedroom and hall.
As a rule, 2 curtains are used. This is a more common combination. However, recently, designers are increasingly choosing to use only one curtain, creating an unusual window opening design that looks quite interesting.
They sew curtains from different fabrics. It can be natural or artificial material. The design of the product can also be anything. On sale you can find curtains decorated with thematic and abstract designs, as well as decorated with various decorative details.
More expensive models can be decorated with machine embroidery. Therefore, there are no special problems in the process of choosing suitable curtains.
The design of curtains and curtains is varied and this is an excellent option for rooms that need to be completely protected from the penetration of sunlight. This problem is especially acute when the room’s windows face the sunny side.
Main characteristics of curtain fabrics
When choosing curtain fabric, first study the density. Thick, light-blocking curtains can protect from prying eyes and the sun. This nuance is especially important for rooms whose windows face south.
It doesn’t matter what fabric the curtains are made from, the main thing is that it meets all the requirements:
- Practicality. The material should not be too demanding to maintain. It is worth buying one that does not need ironing and is machine washable. If the material is fluffy and heavy, it is better to dry clean it.
- Wear resistance. Curtains are textiles that do not change every day. High-quality products can last for five years. That is why the material must be durable and strong, not change color in the sun and not fade.
- Elasticity. In order to form folds, folds and draperies, it is necessary to purchase an elastic fabric.
- Harmony. A good curtain on the window always becomes part of the overall style of the room.
Sewing curtains from a material that has already been used in the interior is considered a win-win: furniture upholstery or wall decor. When there are shiny objects in the room, curtains should be chosen from iridescent material.
Rules for choosing curtains
It is necessary to decide what type of fastening will be used. This can be wall or ceiling mounting type. Ceiling cornices cannot withstand significant loads, so heavy curtains will be prohibited.
The style of the room plays an important role. And the curtains purchased must correspond to it. It is important to consider not only the design of drapes and curtains for the living room or any other room.
It should be understood that curtains will perform certain functions. Different models are suitable for the bedroom and kitchen, since their functional features will also differ. This must be remembered in order to make the right choice.
Selection of pattern, color and texture
When choosing fabric, it is important to pay attention to color, structure and print. When deciding on the color scheme of future curtains, you should take into account the color of the walls. According to the recommendations of designers, curtains should be lighter or darker than the general background of the room. This approach will allow you to highlight them in the overall interior:
- warm colors will make the room cozier and more comfortable (especially red, orange and yellow);
- Gray, blue and blue shades can cool the room.
The color scheme of curtains and the room is built on the principle of harmony or contrast. In the first case, the main color of the textile is chosen, and the remaining shades should be in harmony with it in color and print. In the second case, the materials can contrast in color, and the bright color complements the palette as a whole.
To sew the best curtain for your room, you should follow some recommendations:
- Light-colored curtains will visually enlarge the room.
- In a narrow and high room, curtains with horizontal stripes look chic. They will visually expand it.
- Vertical stripes on textiles make a room with low ceilings appear larger.
- It is better not to drape thick patterns on the material so that the pattern does not get “lost.”
An original effect is achieved by combining fabrics with different textures. The play of light and shade in the interlacing of textured canvases will make the color deeper and richer. Fabrics with embossed prints are combined with painted furniture pieces. Textured curtain fabrics are distinguished by their soft tone and velvety feel. They are combined with polished wood, leather and metal.
