Starting the final stage of interior design, decorators are included in the process. These are people overflowing with ideas and knowing how to give the room a more lively look, comfort and style. And as a tool, wizards use the most common textiles. Today we will get acquainted with interesting ideas for decorating windows with do-it-yourself curtains.
Beauty is in simplicity - smooth, falling curtains made of natural fabric will always be in trend. But for those who are looking for original and bright solutions for their home, a special selection of ideas has been combined, using which you will diversify the design of windows with textiles.
Contrast window lining for curtains
In addition to an attractive appearance, such a solution will also be practical. Sleeping in pitch darkness is much more beneficial than when you fall asleep with at least the slightest light. A special type of blackout fabric is presented on the market, the variety of which, although rich, can not be compared with variations in solutions made from traditional materials. Here you can not refuse your beliefs and tastes and choose the type and print of the material that you like.
To decorate the window, you will need two types of fabric: plain and with a pattern, ornament or pattern. Choose one of them from the aforementioned line that does not let in the sun's rays, the second is bright and contrasting, such that it will stand out against the background. Having bought the fabric, figure out which of the options will look better: with a print to the main part of the room or to the window.
Decorators recommend emphasizing this original trick with deliberately made careless lapels that accentuate the crease.
Cornice painting
Decor with curtains is not the only option for updating the style of the window. Colored cornice is a rare occurrence and it is not easy to find such an option for window fittings. Therefore, if you like to be creative, arm yourself with paints and brushes and do your own window decoration. You can paint the cornice in one color or apply interesting ornaments or flowers to its surface.
This decoration option has the following advantages:
- A chance to show your creativity.
- The ability to choose the color of paint in advance, choosing a shade that perfectly matches the design of any interior item. It is good when the contrast between the cornice and the curtains is maximum.
Do not be afraid of bright colors. This is just a small plank under the ceiling, which is not immediately apparent. So, neither bright lemon, nor even pink color will bring an overabundance of flowers into the room.
When approaching this type of decoration, draw an analogy to understand the principle of decoration. You can perceive such a decision as the skillful use of accessories, comparing with the selection of a strap for a dress or cufflinks for a men's suit.
A selection of interesting curtain mounts
Window decoration includes a game with the design of fastening curtains. It can be decorative elements made of:
- plastic;
- skin
- tissue;
- glass;
- tree.
Such accessories are sold in special salons of curtains and other specialized points. They are used to fix some sections of fabric to a metal cornice. It is better not to buy such products on the market.
For attaching decorative curtains that do not move along the cornice, use more elegant options than hanging on hooks. For example, they sew decorative loops from the same fabric or in tone, weave the fasteners by the intersection method or make out beautiful plugs.
There are a lot of ideas, but each of them is aimed at achieving one goal - to draw the attention of the guest to an interesting window design.
Using such techniques, you favorably emphasize the high ceilings in the room or highlight the architectural composition that is complex in design.
Contrast fabrics for window decoration
Of the options for decorating windows with curtains for the living room, study or bedroom, one of the most interesting solutions to date is suitable - window decoration with contrasting fabrics.
This is a design option that does not differ in complexity. It is easy to execute, and even one person will cope with such a task, without assistance.
The whole charm of such a decision is not only in expressiveness, but also in practicality. Indeed, if the house has large window openings, you will no longer have to move heavy curtains over long distances.
To cope with such a task as decorating a window with several types of contrasting fabrics, follow the instructions:
- Calculate the required amount of canvas and determine the footage to ensure complete closure of the window space.
- Divide this number in an unequal proportion for the two types of fabrics. Perhaps it will be textiles from the same collection, but cuts of different colors.
- Hang such curtains on one line of the cornice, as decorators recommend.
This option is also suitable for decorating windows in the kitchen. Only here you can take light translucent fabrics and make a curtain to the windowsill, if you have a small kitchen, or use this technique to decorate a large window under the high ceiling in the dining room.
Accessories for textiles as an integral attribute of decoration
In a specialized store or salon you will be offered a wider choice than in the market. Just a variety of curtains and curtain rods is not interesting if you want to create an atmosphere in your home that meets design requirements and new-fangled trends. Ask a specialist about the trends of the season, new products, interesting accessories, which, in combination with different types of textiles, play in a new way. Use an interesting accessory in window decoration, regardless of the type of room, because in each of the rooms and in combination with a certain window decoration, such an attribute will play its own way.
Many sophisticated manufacturers of curtains (note that we are talking about finished products) are equipped with a complete set of woven patterns with many options for accessories:
- holders;
- suspensions;
- separators;
- beads;
- braid;
- other elements.
There are few traditionally established decor elements in this regard, so choose the option that more organically fits the style of your room. Feel free to ask for help, the store seller can always recommend something to your taste, and you can evaluate this offer. When choosing accessories for curtains, be careful. Bring a sample of fabric and a picture of the cornice with you, because it often happens that after purchase some of the accessories need to be corrected, because an ideal object at first glance does not fit the style of a window decorated with curtains.
Horizontal stripes on curtains or curtains.
This is the method used in sewing products. Only a good master can cope with such a task. Therefore, to make the right choice of fabric and correctly calculate the required amount of material, take a tailor with you. After all, you can make a choice of color scheme yourself, but a simple person with some nuances in sewing is unfamiliar, therefore it is better to consult a person who understands this.
The subtleties of choosing textiles for curtains with horizontal stripes
What to look for when choosing fabrics for window decoration with curtains:
- composition and compatibility of selected textiles;
- density of materials;
- softness of cuts;
- other characteristics of the fabric.
When sewing such products (with the design described above), it is often the lower strip that is highlighted, which adds some static to the room. In terms of recalculation, this is about 1/4 or 1/5 of the height of the room, the remaining piece is sewn from a combination material of a different color or shade.
Examples of decoration in various rooms
Each room differs depending on its functional purpose and requires an individual selection of ideas and decoration options. However, like another personal approach to the task. Therefore, options for drapery are selected depending on the situation. If the owner is trying not only to close the windows facing the street, but also to do it beautifully, then in the living room facing the courtyard there may be no curtains at all, if this does not violate the style of the interior. At the same time, curtains and blackout curtains are simply necessary in the bedroom.
Window in the living room
Window drapery curtains in gray colors are in trend. And it’s not forbidden to play with textures, shades and prints. This is one of the most popular window decoration styles in a modern living room. Muted gray shades will help to add a certain mood to the room, depending on the color of the canvas. Moreover, such a room will not look cloudy and sad. The mood directly depends on the choice of the intensity of the fabric used to decorate the plastic window or wooden structure.
As for the guest room - the place where you will receive friends and visitors at home, pay attention to the dense textured curtains of gray color, complemented by a delicate translucent tulle resembling a haze. To such a composition, you can add delicate chiffon or tulle flowers and diversify the canvas with beads. This is an ideal decoration option, especially if you like to do something with your own hands.
Window in the bedroom
Does your bedroom have one window, and even a small one? Take blackout curtains for decoration. This will help keep the light out at night, creating the perfect atmosphere for a healthy sleep and a romantic evening atmosphere.
Often, designers use this design option when decorating with textiles - they choose the same textiles of the same or contrasting colors, but from the same collection for drapery windows and beds. In addition, such a fabric can be covered with an ottoman, which will look no less impressive. Thanks to this color and texture combination, you will achieve a concise and balanced atmosphere in the room.
Please note that curtains are not necessary for choosing a bedroom, especially if you have a panoramic window or a structure with access to a balcony or terrace. Then the curtains should be given special attention. This must be a dense texture material that does not allow sunlight.
As for heavy velvet or velor curtains, here it is worth being careful not to overload the interior. For rooms with low ceilings and a small area, the use of such materials is not recommended, since massive drapery eats up the already trimmed space. But if you live in a spacious mansion with ceilings of three meters or more, feel free to drape the windows in this way, using the design option in this style not only of the window, but also of the head of the bed, which actually looks extremely impressive. You can see above in the photo window decoration in this style.
Window in a nursery or teenager’s bedroom
Here you can give vent to imagination and experiment with possible options and their combinations. Use canvases in bright colors or fabrics with a colorful print, equipping a room for a teenager or a nursery. Children more than others need bright saturated colors. Although the accents are good, it’s better not to deviate from the classic rule of room design, which consists in choosing a plain decoration and curtains with a pattern or vice versa. This technique helps to create an original, but harmonious design using only two primary colors.
Floral prints or magical colors will only look appropriate in a delicate pink girl's bedroom. Small rosettes or stars on textiles, as in the decoration and decoration of a bedroom, are best duplicated on other surfaces.
Curtains in the dining room: what should they be
The choice of drapery to a greater extent depends on the location of this room in the house, the presence of glass doors to exit to the back yard, the type of window structures and their size, type of room (separate or combined).
Window decoration with tulle and curtains with clear structural folds of organza will be the best decoration for the dining room, designed in the classical style. In the modern interior, such a window decor looks interesting in contrast to a white or concrete wall, a surface with masonry elements. This contrast of stylistic decisions opens up new possibilities and creates interesting, non-trivial interiors with various functional content.
Do not take the time spent, study the above techniques, which in practice are suitable for window decoration, regardless of its type and location. After all, it all depends on the chosen fabric and accessories.
In general, the window decoration options themselves will help diversify the design decoration options for those who believe that the essence is in the details.
Do you like to consider details, small elements, pay attention to them again and again and every time rejoice at the result? Then use the opportunity to recreate and decorate your window as you imagine. By doing this with your own hands, you will get the opportunity to create a unique atmosphere in the room that no designer can reproduce, because what is done with love, with your own hands, is the most valuable. The ideas presented in this case will definitely come in handy.