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Spectacular tulle gives the room an elegant look. Thanks to various shades and patterns, curtains give the room a complete look and mask the errors of window openings.

In small rooms, the effect of visually increasing space is created. There are basic rules for choosing tulle so that it fits seamlessly into your home interior. You should check out the fashion news for 2022.

Features of choice

Finding the perfect draperies for a window is not always easy - some will be satisfied with ordinary snow-white tulle, while others will try to make the design unique.

Curtains for the hall are selected according to length, width, color, style, and material of manufacture.

The placement of curtains will be different in living rooms with and without a balcony, in rooms with panoramic or ordinary windows, bay windows, niches, and attics. Tulle is sewn in different ways - there are straight, simple, plain types, elegant fashionable new items, full of colors.

The interior of the room and its lighting also matter.

If the windows are large and face south, southeast, the curtains take on cold shades, with large, dense embroidered elements - flowers, ornaments, stripes. When the windows are narrow, very little street light penetrates into the room, light tulle fabric, warm colors, devoid of decor or with a small, barely noticeable pattern, is purchased.

They start choosing curtains when the interior style has already been thought out.

For minimalist interiors, fabrics such as a plain veil are used; for oriental interiors, several types of tulle are used at the same time. In the latter case, when you have to combine two or three or more types of fabric, it is important to carefully select the texture and pattern so as not to get excessive “variegation” or create dissonance between individual elements.

Since residents spend many hours a day in the living room space, its design should not be tiring or annoying. It is desirable that each member of the household likes the atmosphere.

When and by whom was the P-44 series designed?

A typical series of panel buildings developed in the late 1970s. Moscow Institute of Standard Design, produced by the construction company DSK-1.

The houses were different:

planning;
the presence of a freight elevator;
large kitchen;
equipment on the ground floor there is a place for a concierge.

The residential areas of Moscow are built up with P-44 buildings. The first 16-story buildings appeared in 1975, and 4 years later mass construction began, with only 17 floors. The developed project has a successful layout, so some modifications are still being built.

The P-44t series, consisting of isolated block sections, has been built since 1997.

The buildings are different:

glazing of loggias;
better thermal insulation of external panels;
the presence of bay windows;
placing a ventilation hole in the hallway;
high level of comfort;
quality water supply system.

Houses in this category meet international fire safety requirements. The façade of the buildings is covered with tiles imitating brickwork. The wall decoration is made in a combination of white material with beige, brown and blue. The house can be bent at an angle of 90º. The buildings lack an arch.

A modified version of the P-44K has been under construction since 2006. Houses in this series are being built as municipal housing. There are 4 apartments with balconies on one floor. The standard service life of the building is 100 years. P-44TM buildings have been under construction since 2002. They provide for glazing of loggias and balconies. In 17-storey buildings there is a 2-level 4-room apartment.

Length selection

The length of the tulle can be different; for the hall you can purchase:

short - length to the windowsill. Ideal for Provence, country, ecological, and cramped rooms. In spacious rooms this solution looks rather poor. This is the best option for horizontal windows located in a niche, especially if there are no heating radiators underneath them. In the latter case, the place below the window is decorated with patterns, bright photo wallpapers, pictures;
ordinary (medium) – reaches the floor without touching it, used most often. The fabric should completely cover the battery, if there is one, and not be too short, “shot”. This decor is also suitable for panoramic windows;
long - lies in folds on the floor. Suitable for apartments where there are no small children, elderly people, active pets who can get tangled in the curtain, get injured or tear it off. Such curtains look good in arches, add coziness to large rooms, and make small ones stylish.

For rooms with a balcony door, a combined option is allowed: a short tulle above the window itself, a separate long curtain above the exit to the balcony

Color

The color scheme directly depends on the interior style of the room. Almost any options are acceptable - monochrome, variegated, with gradient transitions. The color is matched to thick curtains, if present, carpets, other room textiles, and less often, tulle is a bright accent.

Popular options:

snow-white;
agate gray;
saffron yellow;
amethyst;
fuchsia;
turquoise;
moderate pink;
herbal;
pale green;
amber;
lilac;
bronze;
yellow-orange;
gray;
pearl;
light green;
reddish beige.

With or without curtains

Most often, tulle is an addition to thick curtains, but not always - its multi-layer versions provide good protection from street light. A simple, lightweight option is used in loft interiors, where curtains will be “out of theme”; minimalistic, Japanese interiors also “will not tolerate” unnecessary ones.

Modern fashion provides tulle curtains of different densities, combining which with each other creates a unique, unique appearance.

When the pattern on thick curtains is very complex, there is colorful embroidery, a lot of printed prints, three-dimensional elements, then the tulle is purchased in a single color or with a paler, smaller pattern, partially or completely repeating the curtain one.

It is unacceptable to overload the window opening with unnecessary elements.

Draping techniques

There are simple techniques for draping tulle that you can do yourself:

One or more curtains are gathered into vertical folds. The third element is thrown over the cornice - an imitation of a lambrequin is carried out.
Laying folds in one direction.
Formation of triangular drapery. To do this, the folds are laid towards each other.
The triangular fold is turned to the reverse side, resulting in a bow being formed.
Bottom draping. This technique is used on light airy tissues. The canvas in the middle part is raised to the desired height and fixed with magnets.

There are many options for draperies, so you can experiment with them. Complex techniques involve the use of several techniques. Horizontal waves are popular. They are used if the windows are small or the opening is equipped with a balcony door. The tulle is gathered using decorative loops or cords.

Fashionable tulle options

The usual heavy and multi-layered curtains on the windows are finally losing ground. Primacy is given to translucent or completely transparent tulle. When open, they provide maximum daylight to the room.

If you close the tulle, it allows sunlight into the room, but at the same time does not allow you to see from the street what is happening in the room.

The following tulle options are fashionable:

Mesh veil

More often it is woven from synthetic fibers. The result is a beautiful, delicate, sparkling shimmer. Often such a picture could be observed on thick organza.

Silk transparent

Belongs to the category of natural and at the same time very expensive fabrics. Transparent or translucent silk looks luxurious on the windows of the hall. Especially if you choose golden-colored fabric.

Fine organza

It should not be confused with dense, previously fashionable fabric. Thin transparent organza looks more airy. At the same time, it is produced in a variety of shades from pastel to bright, dynamic.

Veil with figured weaving and the presence of lattices and goosebumps

Such curtains are especially in trend. Cute knots visually make the fabric more fragile, delicate, and airy. An attempt to combine incompatible elements increased the demand for such tulle. At the same time, such a veil allows air to pass through well.

Tulle woven from linen threads

Externally, the weaving looks very sparse or has cells of different sizes. The fabric resembles worn mesh. But it looks very organic and romantic on the windows. It is important to note that such tulle often shows obvious pulled out pieces of thread and a discrepancy in its thickness.

This kind of play creates the volume of the fabric. Makes it more lush and visually warmer.

Fine linen fabric

Crepe weaving predominates here. This tulle is laid in dense, deep folds. It looks especially good in Provence style.

Lace

This is another type of transparent window fabric, which is considered elite and expensive. Lace conveys the luxury and chic of the room. Emphasizes them in the best possible way.

Tulle with embroidery

Patterns in the damask style are especially popular. These are monograms, luxurious flowers, medallions. This kind of fabric also looks very expensive on windows. Especially if it is made on a dark background - gray, blue, steel, black, brown.

Weightless muslin

In 2022, many professional designers are choosing muslin - thread curtains, now available in hundreds of colors.

Lightweight and perfectly transmitting the color of the sun, curtains can look different every day: the number of accessories that are suitable for this type of tulle is huge - as well as the variations of the curtains themselves!

Ordinary “hairpins” in the shape of flowers look beautiful. By the way, they are not only bright, but also a functional decorative element, holding the fabric in the position you need.

Fans of non-standard interiors can be advised to use muslin of several colors to create a single composition. The only condition is that you will have to approach the choice of shades very carefully: it is very important that the colors not only combine with each other, but also “echo” the general style of the room.

In different rooms, different types of curtains are used. In the hall, silk or linen threads with artificial pearls, bugles or beads look especially good.

The same muslin can be hung on the window opening along with tulle and as a dividing screen for zoning the hall into a recreation area and a dining area. They will create a fantasy atmosphere in the room that promotes relaxation and pleasant communication.

It is muslin that is the best option for creating curtains of complex and unusual configurations. This fabric will be positioned naturally, without creases, in any case. Give preference to muslin if the window opening in your room is located on a wall of a non-standard shape, for example, a semicircular one.

Additional fashion elements

If you are interested in fashionable tulle for a room without curtains, then keep in mind that you can enhance the visual appeal of translucent and transparent fabrics on windows using the following techniques:

Fabric shimmer effect

It is achieved through the inclusion of special threads in the fiber structure, which create a beautiful effect of star rain, small sparks, and fireworks. The light bounces off them, resulting in a beautiful shimmering shimmer. This type of tulle is especially suitable for a large hall. Because it visually brings the wall with the window closer.

Under artificial lighting, the flickering effect intensifies. During the daytime it becomes more muted.

Beautiful drapery with a weighting effect

In this case, the length of the tulle is increased by 20-30 cm. When hanging the curtains, their lower edge lies on the floor in rich folds. This effect looks especially beautiful if there is a curly cut along the bottom.

If it is not there, then when performing roll overcasting of the fabric, you can include a bottom-weighting braid in it.

Photo gallery

The photo gallery presents 37 photos of a version of tulle curtains.

What fabric is best to choose for the living room?

You can radically change the overall look of your living room with the help of the right fabric. After all, this is the final element of the interior.

Organza

Strong, translucent fabric. Made from silk, viscose and polyester. Thanks to the wide range and color variety, organza combines perfectly with other fabrics and is an ideal option for decorating a window opening. It transmits light perfectly and creates coziness in the room.

Veil

It has the ability to diffuse natural light, making it especially suitable for darkened rooms.

Kiseya

It is used in the hall not only to decorate windows, but also to separate zones. It features high-quality room ventilation.

Chiffon

This fabric has different density characteristics. All types of this material create spectacular folds and drape well. Suitable for the living room when decorated in a minimalist style.

Color palette

Color can not only transform the environment, but also influence people:

whiteness fits into any stylization, visually enlarging the room;
the beige tone hides defects in frames and walls;
the brown color stands out for its richness and solemnity, matching the wooden furniture and being distinguished by its solidity;
green color, close to nature, evokes positive emotions and has a calming effect;
the lilac shade adds aristocracy and sophistication to the space;
pink paint adds lightness and romance to the interior;
the heavenly blue gives residents relaxation, relieving tension.

When planning changes to your home, you should not lose sight of these specific features.

Types of curtains

With the help of curtains you can choose a lot of solutions from simple to complex.

Net

There are large and small ones. When choosing these curtains, you should consider the level of lighting in the living room. When decorated it looks original and unusual.

Cobweb

Thanks to this type of curtains, you can decorate your living room interior in an original way. They look especially good in modern, shabby chic or classic styles.

Rain

Translucent fabric with splashes that look like fine rain. It will add a touch of mystery to the living room interior and protect the room from bright sunlight.

Pleated

The canvas with numerous folds visually looks very impressive and elegant.

Thread

They filter light especially beautifully and do not overload the space in the hall. Can be combined with any interior design.

Double

Used to create unique images using several colors at once. Such curtains in the hall look much more interesting and original than ordinary ones.

Design

Plain

A light blue veil will make the space airy and light. Thick plain curtains in a dirty blue hue look harmonious in classic and loft interiors, while clean light colors are suitable for modern style, Provence, neoclassical.

Striped

It’s hard to imagine a marine interior without white-blue or white-blue stripes; the combination will emphasize the theme of the interior. Using striped curtains, you can visually adjust the space, making it wider or taller, depending on the direction of the stripes.

The photo shows a bright children's room. The windows are decorated with Roman blinds with horizontal stripes of pale blue.

In a cage

A soft blue check will look perfect on kitchen curtains and the interior of a children's room. The most winning combination is with white and beige.

With a pattern or ornament

Patterns and ornaments support the style and theme of the room. Monograms and floral patterns will decorate a classic interior; graphic figures are suitable for a modern trend and a children's room.

With an image

The design reflects the character of the house, for example, flowers will decorate a romantic shabby chic, classic or Provence interior. The pattern can also be found in other interior items.

Recommendations for choosing tulle for the living room

To prevent the space from losing its coziness, special attention should be paid to the choice of tulle.

In terms of length, it is better to choose floor-length tulle or even longer.
Consider the living room area, lighting, ceiling height, size and shape of the window opening.
For a room with windows facing the dark side, it is better to choose translucent tulle in bed colors; it significantly refreshes the room.

Choosing a cornice for tulle

To make the tulle in the hall look like in the photo from famous designers, you need to take care of the cornice. Its choice depends on which curtain-tulle composition is chosen.

Tulle without curtains

2 options for curtain rods are best suited

strings;
rod

It is a string made of strong steel, stretched between two brackets. Curtains and curtains are attached to the string using special hooks or clips. String curtain rods are suitable for light fabrics.

They will create the effect of curtains floating in the air. Photos of beautiful tulle for the hall on a string cornice prove how weightless it looks.

Pros: simple, durable design, the effect of floating in the air, the ability to place a string cornice not only above the windows, but also between them.
Cons: will not withstand heavy fabrics, metal strings are easily corroded.

Rod

Externally, the cornice looks like a round metal pipe with rings and clamps. There are different types:

classic;
arched;
corner;
sliding;
for cafe curtains.

There are also stacked rod curtain rods. Their peculiarity is that you can select all the components of the console yourself.

Pros: simple installation, simple design, large range of models, compatibility with most interior styles, high strength - can withstand heavy curtains and complex draperies, durability.
Cons: the brackets make it difficult to move the curtains along the entire length of the curtain rod.

Tulle with curtains

In this case, different types of cornices are suitable: rod, profile, baguette. Profile or rail are flat profiles with tracks inside along which rollers move. Their design allows for rotating elements, which makes it possible to create complex, broken lines of curtains.

Baguettes are the same profile cornices, only covered with a decorative molding.

Tulle on lambrequins

Lambrequin is a decorative longitudinal wide strip of fabric.

It is used for draperies and decoration of curtain compositions. Lambrequins can be hung on profile cornices of triple modification or baguette structures with special Velcro for lambrequins.

Lambrequins

In a short time, these decorative elements have already managed not only to return to fashion, but to become its latest squeak. In addition, lambrequins continue to be replenished with new varieties. Soft models, characterized by pleasant folds, will, if necessary, complement the color scheme of the room and give it romance or solemnity - as you wish.

Swags, fringes, molds and jabots - all these lovely details with elegant folds once adorned royal canopies. Today they fit perfectly into classic interiors.

Modernized ones also appeared - rigid lambrequins, characteristic of a more ascetic environment. They are a rectangular or figured strip of material covering the cornice.

But the most unique variety is openwork tulle. It looks, of course, stunning, and is combined, like other types, with all types of tulle. However, judge for yourself by looking at the photo.

How to hang tulle beautifully

To beautifully decorate transparent or translucent curtains on windows, you can use popular design techniques.

Experts recommend doing the following:

No assemblies

Luxurious tulle can be hung directly on rings, eyelets, or straight rails. That is, the canvas is located from ceiling to floor without assemblies. This option is original and perfectly suits the minimalist style.

Thick fold

Buy enough fabric so that when hung on the cornice, it forms a beautiful thick fold and tails. This technique is especially suitable for large spacious rooms. At the same time, you get a kind of multi-layered fabric.

Several shades

Combine several shades on one cornice at once. You can make a smooth transition from a darker color to a lighter one, or combine contrasting tones. Make sure that one of the main colors matches the shade of any piece of furniture in the room.

This will create a certain color harmony in the interior.

We combine different lengths

You can hang the longest tulle on the cornice, and cover it with a shorter curtain on top. The result will also be multi-layered, which will create the effect of splendor.

We combine different textures

Try playing with smooth and mesh coarse fabrics, plain thick fabrics and embroidered fabrics. Or you can combine luxurious lace and translucent silk.

Decorative cords

Use decorative cords to tie up sheer curtains. This technique is especially good for the classic style.

Lambrequins

Their upper coattails create the effect of high cost and luxury in the room. But remember that it is better to sew lambrequins from a plain, smooth fabric.

With or without curtains

Tulle in the living room interior looks great even without curtains. After all, unlike the bedroom and nursery, it does not need complete shading, so it is not at all necessary to overload it with excess fabric. Despite the fact that curtains are translucent, their density is usually enough to protect the room from views from the street. And in cases where the living room is located in a country house or on a high floor, there is no need for such protection at all and we have a chance, firstly, to save on curtains, and secondly, to decorate the windows easily, airily, in accordance with the requirements of modern design.

Decorating windows with tulle without curtains is very popular today. In a classic design, this solution looks unfinished, but in a modern setting it looks very harmonious. Despite the fact that modern technologies make it possible to create laconic designs on windows of any complexity, falling to the floor. If this solution seems too simple to you, complement the curtains with an original lambrequin.

In a small living room with two small windows, tulle without curtains will be the most appropriate option, and to increase privacy, choose lace fabric for sewing it. The recently fashionable tulle with photo printing is self-sufficient: it looks great without curtains, and decorations and accessories will only spoil it.

The tulle option for a room without curtains has many advantages:

This is an economical option because you don’t have to spend money on buying curtains.
The use of a minimal amount of textiles adds volume, light and air to the room.
You can attach light curtains to any type of cornice, and if desired, without a cornice at all.
Most curtains are easy to machine wash, do not require ironing, dry very quickly, and can be dried directly on the curtain rod.