Ready-made curtains for the kitchen: characteristics and tips for choosing

Many housewives love to sew curtains with their own hands, but there is not always time and effort for this. Today, the choice of curtains is truly huge, and ready-made options are not always worse than homemade ones. Let's consider how to choose the right ready-made models, and what should be taken into account.

The design of kitchen curtains can be completely different, and it is very important to correctly combine the selected model with the overall interior design.

• Classic. This style will never go out of style. The curtains will look great, if the room itself is made in a classic style, everything will be in harmony and match. The advantages of this detail in the interior include appearance and practicality.

• Modern. In this style, there is asymmetry and uneven lines. Bright fabrics are chosen for production, the emphasis is placed on them in the room, they will be a "highlight" in the kitchen.

• Retro. In this style, everything should be simple: rich colors of fabrics, checkered patterns, large flowers and polka dots.

• Ethno... Here, the curtains also turn out to be bright, and the drawing can be with motives or national embroidery. It is worth paying attention to the general style of the interior, because such curtains are not suitable everywhere.

• Fusion. Today it is one of the most popular styles used for interior decoration. Here you can choose different directions: Japanese style and lambrequins, there are even ruffles and fringes. And you can make multi-layer curtains, but different fabrics are used.

Today there are many varieties of kitchen curtains. Let's highlight several main ones.

• Roman. Such curtains are most often chosen for kitchens where there is no specific style. They will allow you to unload the room, they can easily be used with curtains or curtains. Curtains are attached to the ceiling or wall, while they are regulated by a special mechanism.

• Curtains... These curtains can be of different lengths, but they are usually not used too long for the kitchen. Most often, the length should be up to the windowsill or slightly lower. And also do not choose white materials for the kitchen, as they become dirty easily and quickly.

• Japanese panels. The most popular type of curtains for the kitchen, these models are practical and easy to clean. Most often they have a width of 40-80 cm, length - to the floor. When decorating the interior, you can combine canvases of different colors and textures. Such curtains are attached with adhesive tape, usually up to 10 pieces can be easily fixed.

• Rolled. They are blinds, only roll up. Here you need to choose curtains taking into account the density, they can be transparent, dense and completely darkened, not transmitting light.

• Bamboo... This type is used by those who love exotic. In the manufacture of bamboo models, specially processed sticks are used, which are sewn by hand. The products have good durability and do not absorb moisture.

• Plisse. The product is a sheet of corrugated paper, when assembled it resembles horizontal blinds. You can choose absolutely any fabric. These models look best in modern, minimalist designs.

The choice of curtains is not such an easy task, because here you need to take into account many points, for example, the fabric of manufacture, the quality of tailoring of the finished curtains, the type of fastening, as well as the length and width of the models.

Today, ready-made curtains for kitchens must meet certain requirements: be functional and with a minimum of detail. It is best to choose curtains for the kitchen with an arch or up to the windowsill; roller blinds will also fit perfectly into the design. Of course, you can hang long curtains, but you need to choose a fabric that will be easy to wash and iron. But in the kitchens, combined with the dining area, it is recommended to purchase heavy classic-style curtains.

For a more luxurious interior, many choose Austrian curtains with scalloped draperies. Most often, such models are made of organza - this gives more chic. Cotton fabrics can be used, but they look simpler.

They are very popular today Roman curtains. They are very similar to regular blinds, but at the same time create much more comfort and warmth in the kitchen. Quite easy to clean, dust does not accumulate on them. Such models must be combined with other items in the kitchen. For example, tablecloth and curtains in the same color, or curtains and towels.

The main advantage of ready-made curtains for the kitchen is that you do not need to look for, and then give the fabric for sewing. In most cases, there is also no need to involve designers, since many models are designed in a certain style. There are even special sets, consisting of several types of models, as well as sets of curtains and tulle. These sets are usually sold at a high price.

If ready-made curtains for the kitchen are purchased, then some points must be taken into account.

• Before you go shopping, you should take measurements at home. True, it is rarely possible to achieve an accurate hit in size, usually the curtains have to be shortened a little.
• Be sure to pay attention to the drapery of the curtains - it is better if it is less than one. A factor of one will show just a smooth curtain fabric.
• Carefully review all the accessories of the finished curtains, it must be in the kit in the right quantity, and also be made of reliable materials.
• Pay attention to the seams of the curtains, nowhere can there be individual threads knocking out of the seam.
• Examine the composition of the fabric, because many materials after washing can lose their shape and color, and some curtains do not recommend washing at all.

So that the interior of the kitchen is not spoiled, but emphasized by graceful curtains, There are a few useful design tricks to take note of.

• If you want the color of the curtains to easily blend into the interior, you need to choose them taking into account the general appearance of the walls and furniture in the kitchen.
• The right curtains will help increase the space in a small room. Light-colored curtains will add more light to the room, it will visually increase. But you should not choose plain curtains - it is better if they are decorated with lambrequins of a different tone.
• Light curtains will look good against a background of bright wallpapers, and vice versa.
• It is recommended to buy curtains on large hinges for the kitchen, it will be easier to remove and hang them.

Of course, curtains are the main attribute in any kitchen, they will help protect from sunlight, as well as hide the room from prying eyes. You can sew some exclusive for your own kitchen, or you can purchase a ready-made set of curtains. And the second option will be more acceptable, since you do not need to choose a fabric, make a sketch of future curtains, order or sew yourself. This will help save not only time and energy, but also the family budget.

But even ready-made curtains have their own advantages and disadvantages, which will also need to be considered when choosing. The advantages include the fact that such models will be an economical option: you immediately bring them and hang them... But there are also disadvantages here, for example, you cannot choose something individual and original. Also, the colors of the fabrics are not too rich, and in some cases the finished curtains will need to be adjusted in length.

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