Short curtains in the living room to the windowsill: a photo of a beautiful interior of the room

Short, that is, curtains that do not exceed the size of the window span are not the most familiar element of the interior. However, you should pay attention to them, because they allow you to create an interesting and unique design solution.

Short curtains are practical and functional, and due to their short length they often become the central element of the living room interior

Features of short curtains in the living room interior

Short curtains are not the most famous living room decoration tool, but they have a number of advantages:

1. Easy to clean thanks to its compact size.
2. Economical use of material.
3. Freeing up extra space in the room.
4. Free access to the windowsill.
5. The flow of warm air from the batteries directly into the room.
6. The ability to customize the room.

However, short curtains can both decorate and spoil the interior, and therefore you need to understand when their use will be appropriate.

They will look good in small living rooms, where the space under the window is occupied by furniture. This can be a work area based on a windowsill or upholstered furniture. In this case, short curtains are convenient to use, easy to move apart and clean. They will also look appropriate if there is no heating radiator under the window.

Window sill curtains are ideal for small living rooms with a lot of furniture

However, if the room has low ceilings or narrow window openings, the use of short curtains will only spoil the interior by visually reducing the already small height of the walls. The width will seem excessively large.

Types of short curtains to the windowsill

Short curtains are very different, so they can be matched to any room and idea.

• Tulle. Tulle curtains are usually made in white. They look neat, giving the room lightness and airiness. This option will look good in rooms with windows facing north. You can see how short tulles for a room look like in the photo.
  

  Light translucent curtain composition looks very neat and does not shade the room too much

• Blinds. For the home, it is better to use pleated fabric blinds, vertical or horizontal slats. They are easy to use, compact and stylish.
  

  Horizontal blinds work well for a modern living room

• Curtain. These are blackout curtains before the battery, for which grips and clips are often used. And this is not only a decoration, but also a functional detail that limits the penetration of light into the room. At the same time, curtains come in a variety of colors and styles, which will make the room truly unique.
  

  Curtains allow you to decorate the living room window in accordance with the chosen style direction

• "Cafe". They were originally used in cafes to give them a homey, cozy look. Such curtains are attached to the cornice, which is located in the middle of the window opening, so that the upper part of the window remains open, letting in a lot of sunlight.
  

  Cafe curtains create a cozy home atmosphere in the living room

• Roman. Curtains of this type are a straight fabric, collected in horizontal folds when lifted. They are versatile as they can be made of any fabric. Looks best in a light interior.
  

  The design of Roman blinds is simple, but at the same time austere and aesthetic

• French. They consist of several sections that fall down in soft folds. They are made of light translucent fabrics like silk, muslin or satin. They add some luxury to the design and are suitable for classic-style rooms.
  

  Window openings decorated with French curtains look luxurious and stylish

• Austrian. They combine the simplicity of the Roman and the splendor of the French styles. Soft folds appear on these curtains as they are lifted. They can be made from any fabric, but delicate structures are preferred.
  

  Austrian curtains add elegance, solemnity and sublimity to the room

• Rolled. The most minimalist form of short curtains, which, however, can be a highlight of any interior due to the variability of colors and patterns. Is a web which is rolled around the eaves.
  

  Bright blinds can be used as expressive accents

• Japanese, or panel. Laconic curtains, consisting of canvases attached to the eaves of tissue. Resemble the screen, they can be sewn in various fabrics.
  

  Panel curtains on the window, the living room look quite original and unusual

• Bamboo. Suitable housing for people with allergies, since practically do not collect dust. Caring for these curtains is much easier, and they look unusual.
  

  Curtains made of bamboo will fit perfectly in the living room of ethnic style

Types of materials and fabrics for short curtains

Shortened the curtains are made of different materials, and the choice here depends on the style and purpose. However, in any case, the material must meet the following requirements:

• durability;
• weight suitable for the eaves;
• ease of maintenance;
• resistance to fire;
• resistance to absorption of odors;
• elasticity (if necessary create folds);
• resistance to sunlight.

Short curtains in the living room and sew from a variety of tissues

The types of materials for curtains:

• Organza. It's a hard and scratchy material that is often used for curtains. Is shiny and matte, it is easy to drape. Curtain organza light, but still do not scatter at the slightest wind.
• Veil. Lightweight fabric, usually made of synthetic materials. It does not prevent the penetration of sunlight, but fade in the sun.
• Cotton. Woven fabrics of cotton Variability in thickness, color and style. They are resistant to dirt, but prone to burn in the sun, so it is often made from cotton curtain lining.
• Linen. Fabrics of flax can be very different, ranging from a thin veil and ending dense upholstery. They have an interesting checker pattern, which is a feature production. Len well passes and disinfects the air, which is important in allergies.
• Silk. Curtains of silk is very smooth and strong, however, that they retain their luster, they are not subjected to thermal stress. Also, silk does not burn, but melts under the influence of fire.
• Taffeta. This material looks best in sunny environments due to its good reflective properties. It is quite tight, but it is easy to drape.

Care for most fabric is quite simple, but each has its own characteristics that need to explore in advance.

Short curtains up to the window sill in a variety of styles of interior

True selected style short curtains in the living room allows you to create a complete harmonious way. The main styles include:

• Modern. It is characterized by simplicity of design, use of natural materials, as well as lightness of cut.
  

  For modern living room will be a good choice laconic Roman blinds of a monochromatic fabric

• Classical. Curtains in this style straight cut, usually decorated with the pick-up or lambrequins.
  

  The living room in classic style is also fashionable to decorate the magnificent French curtains

• Provence. Shortened the curtains in this style have a flower or small multi-colored pattern, decorated with ruffles, bows and other accessories.
  

  Curtains in the style of Provence - it's sure to light fabric, preferably organic

• Country. They would be appropriate direct cloth without decoration fabrics with simple and practical look.
  

  When choosing curtains for decoration of rustic interior preference is given to natural fabrics

• Minimalism. Fit as simple and discreet curtains that do not contain patterns, ornaments and any other decor.
  

  The minimalist interior fit perfectly plain blinds

Methods for decorating curtains

In addition to patterns, patterns, color palette and texture of curtains, you can add some details to the design of the curtain structure. The most common decorative elements include:

• Lambrequin. This is a horizontal drapery, which is placed at the top of the curtain composition. Well suited for cropped curtains, giving the whole composition a completeness.
• Fringe. It allows you to shade the general appearance of the curtains, to emphasize the rest of the details.
• Pickups. They are carried out using tape, harness or any other material that allows you to assemble the curtain. Moreover, this can be done both in the center and by shifting the curtain to the wall.
• Edging. It can be made of a material different from the main color with which the product is sheathed along the edge. This gives the composition an expressiveness, making the outlines more vivid.
• Double curtains. With this design, the canvases are placed in parallel, placing brighter ones on top. At the same time, lightweight fabrics are used to add splendor.

In the photo, short curtains with tiebacks in the living room of the neoclassical style

Shape and design of short curtains

A very interesting result can be obtained using an unusual shape or design. For example, curtains are:

• two-tone - this combination fills the room with coziness;
• on one side - emphasize the selected interior elements;
• asymmetrical - they look unusual, adding dynamism to the design;
• with lace or embroidery - they become original and distinctive;
• in a semicircle - have a cute and sophisticated look;
• oblique shape - visually divide the space.

Various shapes can be combined with each other, but it is important not to overdo it and not get something lurid and tasteless. It is quite easy to spoil the beauty of short curtains in the living room.

In the photo, double Roman curtains - translucent ones hide the living room from prying eyes, and denser ones protect the room from the sun

Examples of unusual short curtains in the design of the living room

If you want to get a more unusual option, you can not only combine various shapes and decorations, but also modernize them. For example, you can use the following options:

• Curtains in the form of a wide, intricately twisted ribbon. They are most often made of light translucent fabric.
• Long, 30-40 cm lambrequins. They are made from a dense material, such as coarse calico, satin or jacquard. Moreover, they are decorated with bows, folds, tassels and other elements.
• Short tulle lambrequin in the living room to the very windowsill. It consists of transparent soft waves, gently falling. Moreover, such curtains can be asymmetrical, two- and three-color, multi-layer.

Choosing a color palette for short curtains

When choosing the color of the curtains, it is worth considering not only personal preferences, but also:

• the color of the wall decoration, which should differ by one or two tones;
• the color of the furniture, the shades of which can be repeated in the curtains;
• colors of fabric decor elements, the tone of which can be played in the curtains.

In the case when the interior is built on a combination of shades of white, white curtains look very unusual, as if dissolving in space.

The color of the curtains largely depends on the overall color scheme of the room.

Bright curtains are used when they want to highlight the window and draw attention to it.

Short curtains are a rather unusual design detail in the living room. But if you manage to harmoniously match them to the overall interior, then they will become a real highlight of any room.

Video: How to sew short curtains in the living room

Photos of interesting examples of living room design using short curtains to the windowsill

To better imagine how curtains of a particular style look in various living room designs, you can see a photo selection: