How to decorate the curtains?

Contents:

The role of curtains in the interior
How can you decorate the curtains yourself?
Accessories
Other decorative elements:

Many people just love to admire the view opening from the window, especially when it rains, the wind or the frost. Naturally, any person likes the feeling of security experienced at such moments, because sitting at the window with a cup of tea is much more comfortable, cozier, safer than outside. Therefore, windows play an enormous role in any interior. It is important that they are beautifully decorated, and in our time, it does not need to be much effort. We will talk about how to decorate the curtains today.

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The role of curtains in the interior

Curtains can be called one of the simplest inventions of mankind, however, they have a key role in the perception of the design of the premises. They can refresh pastel colors, becoming a bright spot, or - on the contrary, to soften the interior, connecting all the elements of the room with each other.

Naturally, the usual curtains will not attract special attention, but if the window opening is made more original, stylish, the situation will radically change. To update your curtains, of course, you can go to the nearest curtain shop, buy some chic curtains there. But there is another option - to include your own imagination, designer talent, to give them a second life.

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How can you decorate the curtains yourself?

Decorations for curtains with their own hands can be made even from improvised materials - laces, brushes, braid, fringe, linen, brocade, even wool. All of the above finishes can be conditionally divided into sewn and sewn:

The first category assumes a decorative finish, which is exhibited intentionally.
And as for the second category, all the elements that refer to it have an absolutely smooth edge.

Now let's take a closer look at all the options for self-decorating curtains.

Bows, tapes

You can decorate the curtains in the bedroom with the help of bows or ribbons. But the main thing here is not to abuse too large elements, especially if the curtains themselves look too old.

It is recommended to combine practicality and aesthetic qualities. You can make accessories for curtains with your own hands in the form of magnificent bows, decorate them with the surface of curtains. Or just decorate them with ribbons.

Important! Use for work better the same fabric from which the curtains themselves are made.

Pick up

Original, beautiful pick up will make any room in the house cozy and comfortable. Especially it concerns a bedroom, a nursery:

To make curtains, you can use hooks, clamps and holders.
The room where the child lives can be decorated with curtain rails made of children's toys.
The stores sell already ready clamps on magnets, which you can decorate yourself with homemade colors, buttons, unnecessary jewelry and even beads.

Important! As a pick up, cords, braid and fringe with brushes look great. Knitted, patchwork and wicker items can be decorated with pendants and brooches.

Lambruckles and gimp

Decorating curtains with your own hands, made with the help of lambrequins, can be called the simplest and at the same time successful. Moreover, they are already sold in ready-made form - it remains only to see that in their style they meet the style of the premises. It is also important to choose the material from which the lambrequin is made under the shape of the curtains.

Fancy - fringe and twisted viscose, containing an edge. You can decorate the curtain by sewing the finest of any length into the curtain.

Braid

Decorating curtains with your own hands with the help of braid became popular in the last century. Today, it allows you to create in the room an atmosphere of antiquity. The bright and unusual color of curtains can be emphasized by placing the braid with ruffles around the edges. It is better - if the decor elements will be made of the same fabric as the curtains, or you can buy a contrast or harmonious braid.

Most of the products on the front side are already decorated. It remains to just sew them to the surface of the curtains.

Important! Playful will look zigzag braid, from which hinges for curtains are often made.

Cords, wounds and laces

You can decorate the curtain with a twisted cord, which is very simple to make from twisted yarn, decorated with an edge or without it. By the diameter and color of the product can be anything. As a rule:

The edges of the curtains are decorated with cords with an edge, and if it is missing, you can use a garter or pick-up.
Rant is the same cord with an edge, only trimmed with material. To make it an ornament for the curtains, it is enough to pass the cord to the kuliska.
Lace is simply sewed on the edge of the curtains or used as a romantic pick-up.

Brushes

How they look, of course, we all know. The only thing that to decorate curtains and curtains is better to choose the most extensive models of brushes. But it is very important to note that they are able to combine not with all types of tissues.

Important! Ideally they are suitable for curtains in Roman and Greek styles.

In most cases, brushes have standard shades and shapes, these are mostly golden, beige, cherry and brown elements. But the main thing is that this part fits into the interior, so Khaki's style will not accept the use of brushes.

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Accessories

But the decor of the cornice for curtains can be made from hand-made bright details, for example, using neat flowers or butterflies. The curtains themselves can be embroidered with lace or beads. Curtains in the children's room will look great if you decorate them with the figures of your favorite cartoon characters.