The living room is considered to be an important room in the apartment and is the first impression you get when you walk through the door of the apartment. It should be cozy and stylish. The first thing people pay attention to when entering is the window design. Much depends on the choice of curtains. Today there are a large number of different options, the differences lie in shades, length, style, and cost. For each interior style, it is recommended to select a suitable window design in the living room.
Decorating windows in the living room requires creativity and certain knowledge
Choosing the style direction of curtains for the window
Modern
When decorating a modern style, it is customary to use natural fabrics and simple design. A common option is the complete absence of curtains. It is allowed if the windows do not face the sunny side.
Curtains in a modern style are most often straight canvases without tiebacks or decor.
Classical
When decorating a living room in a classic style, it is recommended to give preference to curtains cut into two parts. They are connected in the central part and are in an extended position during the daytime. It is allowed to decorate the upper part of the curtain with a lambrequin. A curtain with transparent or white fabric is also considered a popular option.
Classic curtains consist of a combination of thick curtains and light tulle
The main features of the classical style are considered to be a harmonious combination of colors, traditional fabrics and shapes, and the presence of decorative ornaments. Brocade, satin, and silk are ideal for creating a classic style. When making curtains, tulle or veil is used. When fixing, special holders in the form of strips with tassels are used.
Vintage
When choosing a material, you should give preference to brocade, satin, velvet, guipure. Shades can be not only light; colors like red wine, emerald, and turquoise look good.
Vintage-style curtains can become a real highlight of the interior
Eclecticism
Mixing several styles (up to three) allows you to achieve a new vision of the interior. Materials, sizes, and location play an important role. Eclectic design needs to be thought through. Curtains should stand out against the general background. Upholstery fabrics can be used in production; a combination of curtains of different lengths is often used. Popular materials are muslin, linen, and cotton.
Curtains in the eclectic style will emphasize the individual character of the interior
Art Deco
The characteristic features of the Art Deco style are bright colors, splendor, and asymmetry. The canvases cover the window and are laid on the floor. Fabrics and curtains can be the same or different lengths. Before decorating a window in the living room with curtains, you should consult with a designer.
Art Deco style curtains are made exclusively from expensive natural materials
Which material to choose
For curtains, both natural and synthetic fabrics and mixed fabrics are used. A small amount of synthetics mixed with cotton, linen or silk improves the performance characteristics of the material. Such curtains are easier to wash, they are more durable, do not shrink and wrinkle less. In addition, such fabric holds paint longer and does not fade from many washes and sunlight. If the windows face south, it is better not to hang 100% natural materials on them - they will quickly fade.
The density and texture of the material depends on your personal preferences. If you want the living room to be brighter, do not curtain the windows with thick and heavy materials, choose light tulle or organza. Thin silk or taffeta is suitable; such fabrics are denser, but they also transmit light well and drape beautifully.
If the living room has a bedroom area near the window, then quite reasonably there may be a desire to curtain it with thicker fabrics that do not allow too bright colors to pass through. Good quality heavy fabrics look beautiful and status, but require a spacious living room, otherwise they will weigh down the interior. Choose thick linen, wool, silk or cotton velvet.
Basic rules when decorating windows
Curtains in cool shades visually expand the room
Decorating windows and pillows with the same fabric will create a harmonious combination.
Large window in the living room
A large window should become cozy, but small. Long curtains are considered an ideal option for decoration. When decorating, it is recommended to use dark or bright curtains. The ideal option for decorating such a window is considered to be a combination of tulle with a shimmer and curtains; the color of the fabrics should be combined.
Warm shades work well for large windows: yellow, orange or red
The most popular option is considered to be light straight curtains with eyelets. A large window is ideal for creating a heavy design. Lambrequins, fringe, ruffles, heavy folds, fringe, tweed, brocade, velvet, tapestry will make any living room luxurious, beautiful and cozy.
Curtains for windows in the living room interior
It is recommended to select curtains depending on the color and texture of the wallpaper
The color of the curtains can match the furniture or carpet
Disadvantages and advantages of curtains
Curtains allow you to decorate any interior, they give it uniqueness. In the cold season they protect the room from cold and wind, in the warm season they are used to create shade. A large assortment of shades allows you to choose an option for any interior.
Any curtains play both a decorative and functional role in the living room interior
There are practically no disadvantages to curtains; if necessary, you can always hang blinds or roller shutters.
Optimal size
There are several size categories:
- To the windowsill. Used in rooms where flowers and interior items are placed on the windowsill.
- A few cm above floor level. Makes cleaning much easier.
- To the floor Serve as a decorative element in a classic interior.
Short curtains to the windowsill
Curtain option to the floor
Long chocolate curtains with fringe
Choosing colors for curtains in the living room
Curtains must first of all be combined with the overall interior of the room. There are no clear rules. There are certain design developments that can have an impact on the interior:
- choosing curtains whose shade is lighter than the walls will help visually expand the space;
- the shade of the curtains matched to the color of the furniture will create contrast;
- dark shades visually reduce space;
- warm colors visually bring the window opening closer, cold colors make the space airy, in combination with gray, white, blue they expand the boundaries;
- For an interior made in monochromatic colors, curtains that are several shades different from the background tone are suitable.
Brown curtains are a universal option that goes well with wooden floors and furniture
Coffee curtains will play the role of an expressive accent in a living room decorated in beige or light brown tones
Colors and their meaning:
- lavender - gives inspiration, allows you to tune into a creative wave;
- white - visually expands the space, requires bright wall decoration;
- blue - not recommended for cold rooms, ideally combined with warm shades;
- orange - have a stimulating effect on the psyche.
For a living room with windows facing the sunny side, blue or lilac curtains would be a good choice.
Almost any curtains are suitable for a white living room; here the choice is made depending on the style of the interior
Types of curtains
Today there are a large number of types of curtains; when choosing, the overall style of the interior must be taken into account. New ideas can be found on the Internet.
Straight curtains with eyelet fastenings are often used in modern living room interiors
Combinations of different types of curtains are often used to decorate windows.
Thick curtains combine perfectly with light thread curtains
Roman
Roman curtains are considered one of the types of curtains. They fit into folds when lifted up. The design is a single piece. The strips are threaded through the fabric at equal distances from each other. They are attached to a special mechanism through which control is carried out. Weighting parts are traditionally located in the lower part.
Roman models are suitable for window decoration in a wide variety of styles
Roman blind models:
- with uniform folds;
- cascading drapery - created by dense fabric and special cut.
Roman blinds are a classic design with even pleats suitable for creating a minimalist look.
Cascading curtains look more lush and rich
When raised, Roman blinds are pulled together with special cords, resulting in the formation of voluminous waves and folds, which are called scallops. These curtains are ideal for spacious rooms with large window openings. They are ideal for decorating arched openings. A large number of folds looks especially harmonious in one arc. The length of the canvas should reach the floor; when the curtain is raised, the window sill should remain hidden.
French
French style is borrowed from ancient interiors. This drapery is massive and can be decorative. The main feature of the canvas is considered to be high density, dark color, and the presence of patterns. A theater curtain is traditionally made in this style. French curtains are ideal for creating office interiors, cabinets, and kitchens.
French curtains make the interior much cozier and more comfortable
Blinds
When decorating a window in a room or living room, vertical and horizontal blinds can also be used.
Horizontal blinds visually expand the room
Vertical blinds visually elongate the room in height
High tech
For high-tech lovers, it is best to use different types - curtains and blinds, pleated blinds, Roman blinds and Japanese panels.
Photos of interesting ideas for decorating windows in the living room
Photos of window decoration in the apartment in the living room can be found on the Internet. A large selection of options will help you choose the style for any living room.
