What is the length of the curtains should be: how to calculate the

Properly chosen blinds can complement any interior, regardless of the size of the room and the style of its execution. But that does not miscalculate with the choice of style, fabric and most delivery models need to take into account the differences between modern products. The first thing to determine how long the curtains should be in different rooms. This will help our detailed explanations and notes the pros and cons of different length blades. After all, it would look very differently the same curtains in different interiors. To determine the possibility of using those or other curtains, it is necessary on the basis of their practicality, the overall influence on the design of the room. Be sure to count and the optimum size of the product. This will help you to choose curtains that do not have to sew or accurately account for consumption of tissue on a specific model, made to order. We are told in detail the differences between modern products, but also pointed out what should be the curtains in residential and non-residential rooms.

varieties curtains

There are many types of curtains, different style and method of registration. Frequently used options are:

• classic

Represent flat web with different lengths, different number of wavelengths (and may be completely straight). The upper part can be complemented lambrequins.

• Austrian

Curtains complemented by the laces to pull parts of the web. Due to the non-standard design of the lower part of the model is several semicircles, consisting of multiple layers of tissue tightened.

• Roman

As well as the Austrian, complemented cord to pull. But with the rise folded like an accordion.

• Rolling

Smooth fabric that is used to close the window. When lifting the curtains are wound on a special roll.

• French

Like the Austrian, but strapped fabric wave them are located not only at the bottom, but also over the entire height.

• Italian

Resemble the classic curtains, but they can not be shifted along the eaves: such models are fixed in one place. To open them you need to move the window to the wall and fix a hook or by sticking.

• Japanese

They represent smooth canvas (as rolled) inscribed in individual strips. To open the window on the canvas strips are moved in different directions.

• Curtain "cafe"

May be in the form of the Austrian, classical or Roman blinds, curtains but with them is not at the top of the screen (above the window), and in the middle of the window opening.

• Cotton (gauze)

Curtains in the form of thin threads with or without lurex him.

Classification curtains along the length / height and width

Depending on the length and width of the curtains, interior of a room where the webs are used, can vary significantly. Along the length of products are divided into the following categories:

• until the middle of the window;
• to the sill;
• below the sill;
• the floor;
• to the floor and the floor below.

The width of the products is also significantly different. The model may cover only the window (glass and frame) and can completely cover the window opening (including slopes). Modern curtains can partially cover and wall framing the window opening, and almost completely cover the wall with a window.

As for the features of the choice of length and width of the blades, the first thing you need to consider style tailoring and functional requirements for the products. It is also important to remember about the different ways of mounting different curtains: inside the window opening, to the frame over the window opening on the ceiling.

Before sill

For models up to the window sill can also be attributed to the product up to the middle of the window. The latter usually have the form of an arch, allow only cover the upper part of the window opening. Their advantage is to protect the room from the sunlight during the day, does not impede the excellent access of natural light into the room. Curtains sill to have a length that allows completely cover glass and a frame (possibly near the wall of the window opening). But they do not lie on the window sill itself. This embodiment has many advantages. For short curtains easier to care (they are simply removed and cleaned, regardless of style), they unobtrusively complement the overall look of the room. Also, do not interfere with easy access to plants or other objects placed on the windowsill. Can be fastened to the ceiling or wall, fixed on the window aperture, mounted in the opening or on the frame.

below the sill

Blinds of this type can only slightly down to cover the window sill or on a 10-20 cm below it. These models look succinctly in any interior. Well suited for bedrooms and children's rooms, as well as for kitchens. To open the window with such products was carried out comfortably, recommended on the walls on either side of the window to establish a couple of hooks or prepare special grabs. The advantage of this type of model is a high-quality closure of the entire area of ​​the window opening in the daytime and at night. However, the variety of styles suitable for such placement can not boast. Ideal location for such a classic, Austrian, French curtains. It is also necessary to consider that for projecting windowsills with considerable depth of these models will be of little use.

floor

Under curtains having a floor length, mean webs, which are arranged at a distance of 5-10 cm above the floor. They are long enough to visually increase the height of the wall, but it will not collect dust and debris at the bottom. Well suited for this classic product placement, as well as Italian and Japanese models. Unusually yarn will look to the floor, located in the bedroom of adults or teenagers. Such yarns underlined the originality and styling will bring dynamism in the interior. The spacious rooms with low window sills (the fabric in this area not bristling) Allowed long French shutters. They give a general view of the room a special charm and elegance.

Drapes to the floor will help beautifully to hide the battery. But additionally over the elements of the heating system is recommended to install plastic, metal or wooden screens.

The floor and the floor below

The maximum length of the curtains that reach the floor covering or cascade down to it - great for living rooms. They emphasize the individuality of taste owners, contribute to the unusual styling of the room. One of the major advantages of these models is visually increase the height of the walls. In addition, the selection of fabrics, different in color from the finish, you can achieve the visual separation of the room into several zones and highlight the window is beautiful. The disadvantages in a floor shutters relates rapid contamination of the bottom of the web. Therefore, cleaning the rooms, which will be hung such curtains should be done daily. Otherwise, to maintain the attractiveness of textiles simply will not work. Ideal for such a filing are the following styles: Italian and classic.

Curtain length depending on the style

When you select the desired length curtains did not forget about the stylistic direction, generated in equip room. After all, the length of the blades will have a direct impact on the perception of the interior. Furthermore, the same curtain (in the same shapes and of the same tissue), but with different lengths are completely different look in a particular style. Choose the best solution for the home you will help our simple tips:

• short model (until the middle of the window to the window sill);

The bright colors will help to give ease of classically decorated or Provence. In light gray, purple and pastel colors emphasize the comfort and styling of restraint (such options are optimal for a modern and urban areas). Gray, white (you can with black patches) rolled or Roman shades complement the well-modern, hi-tech and Scandinavian style. Paintings in bright colors will give a dynamic registration (but such an option would be relevant only in the teenage room, kitchen, bathroom in monochrome).

• average model (below the sill);

"Gold" mean, that would be appropriate in any direction. So, in a classic interior curtains in dark tones underline the solidity of registration. The loft and country linen canvas medium length complement the simplicity of design. And in Provence white cloth or fabric in a cage will be a good setting for any window.

• long model (to the floor, and the floor below).

Allocate originality, elegance and design sophistication. Linen such lengths can be used in the design loft. Dark and neutral satin curtains suitable for classic, urban style. Fabrics with exquisite patterns, fringes and perfectly decorate lambrequins Art Deco and Baroque.

The length of the curtains in different rooms

The ability to use a particular room a certain style curtains and type depends on the destination premises. The longest blade is allowed to hang on the windows in the living room of adults and adolescents. In other areas of their location will be irrational: often need to carry out cleaning and cleaning of fabrics. The average length of the curtains provides simplicity of care, regardless of their location. But at the same time the variety of folds, the presence of a complex weaving can lead to the problem of dust accumulation. Therefore, for the kitchen and children's recommended "standard" model of natural or semi-synthetic fabrics in a simple design. As for the short curtains, they are versatile and suitable for any room. But at the same time in the bedroom or living room, such models can not emphasize the individuality and originality of the situation. You also need to remember the "conformity" to equip the premises and used tissues: They should be equal to each other quality, the direction of the main external characteristics (simplicity or sophistication, refinement or "rough" innings).

Curtains in the kitchen

Practical solution for the kitchen will be a selection of short curtains (to the middle of the window or to the window sill) of the direct tissue or with a minimal amount of waves. Caring for these models will be simple and allow for plenty of natural light in the room. It can be considered optimal roll and classic short model. This may be the product of the tissue at an average density or light translucent fabric. It is not recommended to choose for the kitchen model with a protruding pattern or too dense weave. In view of the features of the room where the cooking is carried out, it is in these paintings will continually accumulate dust and grease particles. And maintain their attractive appearance will be difficult.

A good solution for the kitchen can be a roller blinds day and night. The presence of dense and translucent strips allow easy adjustment of the brightness of natural light.

The curtains in the living room

Since the living room is designed for families and entertaining, in this room can be hung as a simple bright curtains and luxurious classical and Italian models. Choice should be based directly on the requirements of owners and create an atmosphere in the room. So, in an elegant living room as well as possible will look Austrian, Italian models in the floor. But in the bright, modern living room you can get short translucent curtains with bright patterns. Will look well and the Japanese model with a large pattern on each canvas. As for the rooms with bay windows, which is a sofa to relax, they can decorate any length curtains. This area will be enclosed well as a simple roll models, and fine Austrian curtains.

The curtains in the bedroom

In modern bedroom (as well as modern and hi-Teke) will look well short curtains that will only add to your home decor. For rooms, decorated in bright colors or with a custom layout (baroque, art deco, Provence), it is better to hang canvas to the floor or the floor. It is not recommended to choose curtains with numerous assemblies, if the owners wish to emphasize the simplicity of design. And, on the contrary, to give luxuries become essential fabric with original presentation, complemented by patterns and decorated with lambrequins. If there is a bay window or poluerkera need to be concerned about the placement of the semicircular ceiling cornice, which will help to frame the window opening in style. Also highlight the selected curtains in Provence or a classical direction can be wooden pelmet. However, it should choose the appropriate supply: for Provence in the white color scheme for the classics in a more strict dark brown.

Curtains in the nursery

In the children's room will be appropriate curtain to the window sill and a little below the sill. Long linen can not be considered the best one: if a child is playing near the window, it can accidentally catch the product and in the worst case to rip the curtain to the eaves. In children's rooms it is recommended to hang a combined product: curtains with tulle. They provide good protection of the premises from the bright sun during the day (even if the child does not sleep during the day), alert the penetration of light from the lamps, the moon in the room at night. Optimal variant can be considered Rolling, French, Austrian model. Stylish kid's room can be supplemented and Roman blinds or pleated. However, multi-layer cleaning cloths best done every day or every other day. This will allow to maintain a healthy atmosphere in the room and eliminate the accumulation of dust in the folds of cloth.

Tips for choosing a fabric

Choosing the right fabric for curtains sewn or purchase of finished products should be, taking into account all characteristics of the material. These include density, appearance, ease of care. Simple and easy to pick up, what kind of fabric you will hang in his home in different rooms, will help the following prompt:

• Crepe: synthetic fabric, usually complemented by bright projecting patterns, is well suited for simple styling;
• Jacquard: dense fabric with a patterned weave may be a monochromatic or two-tone, good drape for bedroom and living room;
• organza and chiffon: semi-transparent fabric, which can become full curtains or used for sewing light curtains;
• satin and satin: Silk fabric with a shiny surface will emphasize the originality of the interior, but will need to trim gentle cleaning;
• Satin: natural fabric with a loose weave that combines the simplicity and brevity;
• Flax: natural fabric with a coarse weave, ideal for simple nevychurnogo window frames.

How to calculate the amount of fabric for curtains

Order curtains or sewing their own hands requires a precise calculation of the required quantity of tissue. For direct curtains without folds need to measure the width and height of the window (or wall). But if you want to make curtains with folds, then to the calculations necessary to separately add the size of each assembly. Correctly calculate the desired width of fabric cutting for curtains will help our simple table of coefficients. Specified in it according to the number of folds of the curtains or attachment type is multiplied by the previously measured width of the cornice (the window). Additionally, add about 5-8 cm on a side podvorot fabric on both sides.

Method of attachment curtains to the eaves / Cusp	the multiplication factor
hinged	x 1.5 -2
on Eyelets	x 2
On Curtain tapes	For monochromatic fabric - x 1 for patterned fabric on x 1.5 x 3 (depending on the repetition frequency of the pattern)
With pencil pleats	x 2-2.5
With triple pleats	x 2-2.5
puffed	x 2.5

Length is determined as follows: the desired length curtains + 10 cm above and below the material to gently tuck.

Availability horizontal pattern requires consideration of its recurrence. According to the width of the fabric roll and the distance between the patterns and the need to determine the optimal length of the desired fabric.

How to take measurements

True of measurements of the window opening, as well as cornice, which are mounted blinds, will help to calculate the desired footage of the finished product and to avoid mistakes when buying fabric. So, spending width measurements needed as follows:

1. For curtains, which will only framing and frame are respectively fixed to the wing itself (round, Roman): measured by the width of each separate window sash. Added to the obtained lengths of 2-3 cm.
2. For curtains, studs in the window opening or middle: measured the width of the opening.
3. For curtains to be fastened to the curtains over the window opening or to a ceiling opening width + 20-40 cm (depending on the requirements for partial or complete closure of the walls on either side of the window).

With regard to the measurement of the height, it should be carried out from the eaves point location. For example, for the cornice at the ceiling to the floor of curtains, this distance may reach 280 or 300 cm (according to the height of the ceiling in the room). For webs path wall to the floor at the location of the eaves height size can be 220 or 250 centimeters. Accordingly, for the models to the sill length is 1.6 m or more.

How to choose the color of fabric and what it combine

Selectable blinds can complement the selected color scheme of the room or to be a bright frame of the window, makes it stand out from the crowd. The most simple variant matching the desired color paintings include such schemes:

• In tone finish

Products should have a similar tone as the chosen finish. In some cases, it is appropriate to the identical color trim color of curtains.

• By the tone of the furniture

Quite often, the identity of the color curtains and furniture provides a stylish and beautifully decorated rooms.

• By the tone of textiles

Same colors cushions, carpet and curtains will create beautiful accents in the overall design.

• Isolation of the balcony area or recreation area

For this scheme selected curtains and the pair of seats (or small bed) in one color. Upholstered furniture will be located in front of the window, on the balcony or in the opposite corner of the room.

• Isolation of the window opening

Such an embodiment is appropriate for light rooms. Selected curtains will be a bright accent to speak, attracts the eye is the window. It would be logical to decorating the window sill live plants, low-key pads or other decor.

conclusion

Having carefully considered the detailed information about the kinds of curtains and the rules of their requisitions for different rooms of the house, you can easily decorate their homes. Keep in mind when looking for suitable models of their style, length and width. To determine the right size canvas, you will need to measure the part of the window (and possibly the wall for long patterns on the floor with a length of 2.5-2.8 m), which will be located drape. Next you need to calculate how much fabric is required for tailoring the product and what parameters should have a finished model. Our table of coefficients and useful tips to help easily find the right curtain size standard or non-standard windows. You just have to choose the best material for quality, ease of care and stylistic flow and begin the production of original and stylish curtains.