Design of curtains for the hall

Curtains... they are so different. Successful design of curtains for the rooms - creating a unique, unique interior, filling the house warm and cozy, comfortable leisure and hospitality for friends. This is more serious matter that requires careful consideration of the various options, the choice of stylistic solutions, fabrics, trimmings, curtain rods. How to choose curtains? How to combine with the interior window decoration? How to combine beautiful design with functionality?

For windows and not only

When it comes to blinds, automatically "pops up" window decoration. curtains in the interior design is necessary to understand much wider. In addition to the decorative function, curtains protect from cold, drafts, bright sunlight, delimit the room to hide from prying eyes.

The curtains design identified a number of functional, echoed each other destinations:

• Window decoration - light curtains, heavy drapes, pelmets;
• Zoning space;
• Making doorways, entrances;
• Zoning and decoration bed - bedside curtains, canopies;
• Making false windows, draping the walls in the halls and bedrooms.

Each of these areas has its own characteristics, but there are basic principles of design curtains, which we consistently look at.

The choice of fabric

Original quality curtains can be made from different materials. Modern designers manage to adapt for this purpose thread, beads, wood, plastic, cables, tape, bamboo and leather. But still the main material for the curtains - it tissue. Their softness, Three-dimensional, variety of textures, colors are the basic component of interior decoration. The fabric has a wonderful property to bring comfort to the room. Even a simple cloth give the interior individuality and sophistication.

Do you want to make the room comfortable, stylish but financial resources are limited? Do not hurry with the choice of furniture, chandeliers and other expensive interior. Sew good curtains in the selected style, and on the floor, lay down the appropriate carpet. Room "take" your chosen style, you can enjoy the coziness and comfort, even without furniture.

Natural or synthetic?

The natural fabrics, the better. This is not just a fashion trend, natural materials - it is a different quality of life. If we compare the feeling in the room with curtains and natural and synthetic, for example, in the bedroom, it will be two different rooms. Especially felt the contrast of synthetic and natural in small rooms.

Natural fabrics give freshness, lightness of the interior, not electrified. They "breathe". Artificial tissue easier to clean, do not crumple.

When choosing between the natural linen, cotton, synthetic polyester crucial is the question of price. Natural roadway, and need a lot of material for beautiful curtains. For windows use of synthetic materials is acceptable. But from the bedside synthetic canopy should be abandoned.

The color and its influence on the interior

Beautiful, stylish curtains "require" voluminous draperies, height, width, and thus occupy a significant place in the interior. Fabric curtains are sometimes higher than the surface of the open surface of the walls, curtains and the color becomes dominant.

Choose the color of curtains should proceed from the overall color scheme of the room. The color palette is selected in conjunction with the color of the ceiling, floor, walls, furniture. Influences the choice of colors lit room in the afternoon and evening, the location of windows Orientation - south, north, west, east.

For dark, choose bright rooms maloosveschonnyh curtains.

The northern windows decorated with curtains with warm, soft colors - beige, light brown, sand. Southern windows good "take" blue, turquoise, light green, neutralizing the bright rays of the sun.

The color of the curtains you can choose a contrasting color to the walls, emphasizing the difference in finishing and, on the contrary, in the tone of the walls, leveling, smoothing the transition between the window and the walls.
Harmoniously in the interior color unity of curtain fabrics, upholstery fabric upholstered furniture in the room or blankets on the bed in the bedroom.

Flowers, stripes, the cell?

A win-win curtains - monochrome. Curtains in one color suitable for any room, but bright picture, interesting print on canvas, for example, Roman blinds, bring in an interior flair, dynamism and chic.

Floral prints are appropriate in the "female" interiors, ladies 'drawing rooms, bedrooms or girls' interiors in the "Provence" style. Large bright colors give the room elegance of movement. Small floral patterns relax, soothe.

For the "male" interior appropriate band and the cell. With vertical stripes can visually increase the height of the room. Horizontal stripes "expand" the window opening, will reduce its height. The cell on the curtains used as decorative strips. Diagonally placed cell will give the room a distinct rhythm and dynamism.
The combination of bands, colors, cells with a monochromatic basis allows you to create expressive interesting compositions.

How long should the fabric?

For beautiful fabric curtains need a lot. Lots of. Lots and lots. The fundamental error in the design of curtains are not in the color or the shape of the curtain - but an attempt to save on fabric. Expensive luxury curtains easily spoil the "narrowness" and "too short." From the very cheap, simple fabric can make a real masterpiece, not stingy on the fabric.

The width of the cornice should be overlapped cloth in two, two and a half times during the classical medium and heavy curtains, ie, the ledge width of two meters will need 4-5 meters of fabric with a predetermined height. Translucent for light curtains without volumetric pattern in this example, the width increase to six meters, i.e. three times greater than the width of the cornice. Only with such a flow rate of tissue can get the perfect drape.

The length of the classical curtains should be such as to lie on the floor was 11-12 cm of tissue. This is due to the perception - long curtains visually increase the ceiling height, - and with the use of grabs - when assembling the curtains pickup, its length is significantly reduced.

Economical in terms of consumption of fabric roman shades, roller, Japanese. Their design features make it possible to dispense a small amount of tissue, corresponding to the size of the window, or even a single glass.

Types of curtains density

• slight translucent curtain cloth;
• Drapes of calico and flax;
• heavy thick curtains;
• lined curtains;
• curtains with an insert.

curtains density determines its Sun- and heat-shielding properties. To give the room a sense of light and openness, apply light translucent curtains of nylon, cotton or flax. Such curtains drape magnificently in the classical interiors, the interiors in the style of "Provence", rural, on the contrary used shortened, straightened "stretched" versions.

Light calico or linen curtains slightly pritenyayut room from sunlight, but fully preserve natural lighting. Such curtains are appropriate in the nursery, in the kitchen, in the hall with a balcony, in the interior of the lung or rural ethno style.

Heavy curtains are made of thick velvet curtain, tapestry, jacquard fabrics, used in elegant, solemn interior rooms, warm, cozy bedrooms. For bedrooms and the windows facing the sunny south side of the modern textile industry manufactures blackout curtain fabrics, fabric with dense light and sun from the wrong coating side.

A variety of heavy curtains are curtains on the lining, it improves the decorative and functional properties of the curtain and protects the underside side of the road curtains from fading, improves the quality of drapery, weigh down the curtain, gives it solidity, enhances heat protection properties.

Lining made of cotton or synthetic fabrics with a color in the color base fabric or on the contrast as finishing. For example, often use a combination of green, olive taffeta milky white. When assembling, drapery lining becomes visible, it sets off the base fabric, it emphasizes the brilliance of tone depth.

Curtains insert are used rarely because of material savings. It is very functional, beautiful curtains. Inside, between the base web and lined sutured insertion bulk (from syntepon) or insulated (of batt or any other warm tissue). Curtain with insert very beautiful drape well to protect the room from the cold drafts from windows and doors.

Additional finishing

Finished look, harmony, clarity of lines curtain composition gives more decorative and functional finish:

• fringe, braids;
• contrasting stripes;
• Holders, decorative cords, tassels;
• use curtain tape, weighting;
• decorative elements - pelmets, SMAD, frills, flowers, bows made of fabric.

For emphasis, edge definition curtains, swags lower part of a fringe trim, lace, contrasting strips of fabric of the same texture. Dark fringe or braid, primary color darker drapes will weight the outer edge, it will make it crisp. Bright fringe, emphasizing line curtains, will make it more easy, elegant.

Decorative curtains for the assembly in the middle or slightly below apply grabs. They can be made from the same tissue or contrast. For luxury classic versions used brushes with twisted decorative cord, to the lungs, air curtains, you can use ready-made magnetic grabs.

The upper edge of the cloth which is to handle special curtain tape of different widths. With the curtain tape easy to create beautiful draperies in the form bantovyh pleats puffs on top of the curtains. The tape gives the canvas rigidity, prevents its sagging.

For beautiful draping on the bottom of the gravity panels use special cables or perform hem wider than normal. Under the weight of the volumetric bottom, fold the panels are stacked flat, not deformed.

Very popular are pelmets, varieties of SMAD, bibs, Coquille. Pelmets can be soft, voluminous, hard, straight lines. They let you create beautiful top line of the window, the curtains complement the elegance, set the tone for the interior.

Do not use the pelmets with low ceilings. Even a narrow strip of lambrequin visually reduces the height of the ceiling, "flattens" the interior.

Kinds of curtain rods, fastening methods

Beautiful curtain - a curtain hung beautifully. Few find the right fabric and accurately sew the curtain, it must be well-hung. Lifting tackle, fixing curtains called cornice.

Types of curtain rods:

• Rod cornices;
• Rod with an additional strap, one or more;
• With eaves board;
• Ceiling cornices;
• With movable tracks.

The choice of the cornice, the main thing - its strength. According to statistics, the curtains are changed on average every 10 years, cornices change more often. Cornice, durable, but is not suitable for the style of the interior, you can decorate, close lambrequins, decorative finish.

From the eaves dependent method of fixing the curtains to it. On metal rod cornices look spectacular curtains with eyelets, decorative hinges.
Rod rails with additional straps allow the mount multilayer curtain design of several types of fabrics.

Eaves with eaves board suitable for attaching curtains with lambrequins. They allow you to firmly secure voluminous layered draperies hide movable retention mechanism.
Ceiling cornices are indispensable for rooms with low ceilings. Hanging curtain panels to the ceiling allows visually increase the height, the amount of space as a whole.

Eaves with movable tracks, rigid, moving bars are used to fashion the Japanese curtains. They allow you to move straightened taut cloth without deforming them.
What are the cornices choose - metal, plastic or wood? Metal ledges most rugged and durable, eco-friendly wood, plastic cheap. The choice of the cornice of volume depends on the intended curtain design and overall interior design.

With proper selection of the cornice actually visually change the proportions of the window:

• expand the window will allow a longer curtain rod, a meter and a half longer than the width of the window, heavy curtains can completely go to the wall.
• increase the height of the window as possible, securing ledge as high as possible, if necessary, fix a ceiling cornice to enhance the effect will allow long curtains, lying on the floor.
• top box can be "cut" from the eaves of lambrequins.

Like arched windows, but in your apartment just a simple rectangular? Change a simple rectangular box on the arch, you can use the cornice with a hard lambrequins in the form of an arch. In the same way it is possible to change the shape of the doorway.

Kinds of the style, a method of manufacturing and of fastening

Classic curtains in combination with a light curtain cloth, tulle;
The most common variant design curtains for living room, bedroom. Light translucent tulle composition gives lightness, lateral shifts drapes protect from strong light, cold from the window frame the window opening, combining it with the inner interior.
In the category of classic curtains include French and Austrian blinds. By design, they are lifting the curtains, luxurious assembly formed by the curtains rise at the expense of cutting, fastening and lifting gear. Using French and Austrian blinds in classic interior alone and in combination with classical drapes and lambrequins.

Roman blinds - simple and strong. In the raised position, they form soft folds, in down - flat, smooth, covering only the surface of the glass window. These curtains hang conveniently right next to the glass in addition to the classic Spreading the curtains in the room. Made of thick fabric, they are well protected from the sun, especially in the hot summer.

Blinds - a one-piece piece of fabric to fit the window, lifted by a hoist. They can hide behind the mask lambrequins or under the eaves, to omit, if necessary. If you allow the interior roller blinds can be used as separate, plain or with a bright décor.

Japanese curtains - an interesting option for the hall curtains, rectangular cloth firmly attached at the top and the bottom are provided with weighting bar. Japanese curtains are moved along the ledge integral with sheets. Of several semi-transparent fabrics, you can create exquisite original compositions.

Curtain design for the house - it is an option when someone else's experience will be very useful. Before you decide on the curtains, look at photos of curtains in a variety of interior styles, visit the shops of fabrics, consult with a professional designer. Large fabric stores offer design services for free.

When choosing curtains for the house definitely think through how to care for them. Will this sparing washing or dry cleaning is acceptable. Most curtain fabrics "do not like" frequent washing, be sure to keep this in mind, if a family has small children and animals.

Do not forget about seasonal change of curtains. More dense, heavy curtains to choose a lining for the cold season, a bright light curtain sew for summer.

Curtains design - is an art, bordering on interior design. Considering the properties of fabrics, composites, decorative features is possible to create a true masterpiece, filled the house of beauty and comfort.