Tulle for the kitchen: varieties, beautiful options and tips for choosing

Each person strives to create beauty and comfort in his home. Good furniture, beautiful wall and ceiling decoration, lighting fixtures help to achieve this. Equally important is the selection of various curtains, curtains and other textiles. When choosing tulle for the kitchen, you need to take into account that households gather here every day, spending time at evening gatherings, having breakfast and lunch. Everything in this room should be ideally combined, this is the only way to create a calm atmosphere.

Such material as tulle first began to be produced in the 15th century, in the French city of the same name. According to legend, the French king Louis XI commanded to come up with a material that would completely hide the person who was behind the canvas, but so that the hiding person himself could see everything well. The king's bride wanted to have such an outfit so that no one could look at her during the wedding.

Skilled craftsmen from the city of Tulle got down to business and soon presented a lacy translucent fabric. Years passed, and by the 19th century, this material had become so purchased that tulle curtains could be seen in every home. This material has not lost its popularity today.

Tulle is a lightweight mesh fabric made from cotton, silk, polyester and other materials. Light curtains are sewn from it, which are in perfect harmony with dense curtains.

It is worth noting that initially such a canvas was made by hand. Nowadays, tulle is almost entirely made on special machines.Smooth fabric is woven on special tulle constructions. Such material is used to decorate lingerie, dresses or embroidery. A patterned or curtain fabric is made on lace machines.

It is used for the production of kitchen curtains, bedspreads or all kinds of capes. A translucent mesh fabric with a pattern perfectly transmits sunlight and air, but at the same time hides everything that may happen in the room from prying eyes.

The popularity of tulle in many countries is due to a number of advantages of the material.

• Durability - tulle products can last for several years without losing their beauty.
• This is a multifunctional material that is capable of not losing its texture for a long time.
• Such curtains can be altered, supplemented with decorative elements or assembled in a certain way.
• It is very easy to take care of the canvas, because the material is easily erased. To remove greasy stains and stains, pre-soaking is recommended, then the product must be rinsed well and hung to dry. If the fabric contains no cotton threads, you do not need to iron it.
• The material is not very expensive. On store shelves, you can see many types of curtains for kitchens of different textures and shades. The price of products can range from budget options to luxury products.

Such curtains will always look very beautiful and airy, regardless of the price of the product. Due to its structure, tulle curtains are used as a rich decoration, because this fabric is able to advantageously transform any interior, make the room light.

Kitchen curtains can complement the overall style or serve as the main accent. When choosing a product, you need to decide on the color and model, take into account the style of the room, its color scheme. In addition, the advantage of such products will be that they hide the kitchen from prying eyes. Tulle will also protect furniture from fading, especially if the windows face south.

By the type of weaving, tulle fabric is divided into the following types:

• tulle mesh;
• organza;
• veil.

The first option is interesting in that perfectly breathable. This material is distinguished by a special interweaving of threads that form gaps. The lace fabric will let not only air masses pass well, but also the direct rays of the sun.

Many housewives choose organza curtains for kitchens. Such a canvas will look very organic on the window. This material can be monochromatic or with a pattern or ornament. Nevertheless, although organza curtains are beautiful and spectacular, they are almost impervious to air, which is not very good in the absence of air conditioning.

When choosing tulle material, you need to ensure that it is of good quality. If the composition of the canvas will be present polyamide threads, then such material will begin to rapidly deteriorate due to exposure to direct rays of the sun.

Under the influence of ultraviolet light, polyamide threads wear out and break faster. Such a canvas will soon deteriorate. In addition, it is important to remember that the tulle will need to be washed frequently, so the material should be not only visually attractive, but also durable. Many people prefer to choose a polyester product, as it will not yellow, wrinkle, or fade.

Often housewives prefer linen curtains, because such products look very organic and noble. The advantage of this material is that it is safe for allergy sufferers. The disadvantage of linen is that it will fade quickly in direct sunlight.

The length of the tulle fabric can be different. You can conditionally divide the curtains into short and long. Designers claim that the length of the curtain should be 1.5 times longer than the eaves, in this case, the curtains will lay down in even symmetrical folds. Choosing a longer length will cause the material to sink.

Most housewives choose tulle to the windowsill, because this option is very practical... Short curtains will visually increase the space of the room, so it is better to choose light and neutral shades, without bright color accents. But if there is a balcony door in the kitchen, small curtains will seem out of place. Besides, a short canvas is best for pet lovers. Pets will want to play with the long edges of the curtain.

If for some housewives it is important that the curtain on the window is white, then for others this option will seem boring. In this case, you can choose a striped or checkered canvas. A kitchen curtain in a small flower or with sunflowers is more suitable for an interior in a rustic style or Provence. For country, a colored curtain with a pattern or a striped curtain will be appropriate.

A white curtain with black flowers will be a good solution for interior decoration in a modern style. But the curtain with fringe will be the perfect option for the kitchen in the direction of the Baroque. Many will give preference to vintage crossed curtains, they are appropriate in an apartment designed in this style.

Delicate transparent tulle combined with heavy curtains looks very beautiful in a kitchen decorated in a classic design. Curtains with tulle fabric in a contrasting color are suitable for rooms painted in neutral tones. To protect from the sun and the looks of curious passers-by, you need to choose a lush drapery.

If, for example, the French style is supported in the interior of the kitchen, you can drape the canvas with a lambrequin, which is a static curtain. Lambrequin will go well with tulle when draped over the entire length. It is advisable to take light material for the lambrequin, otherwise the dense canvas will make the window visually heavy. The texture of the lambrequin should match the main canvas. Thanks to its use, you can hide the cornice, thereby giving the room more comfort and beauty.... Lambrequins are sewn to the tulle or hung separately.

Double or combined tulle is perfect for decorating the kitchen. The correct combinations of canvases of different lengths with a lambrequin can give the kitchen a unique flavor. But there are also a few taboos:

• if the curtain for the kitchen is sewn in the form of an arch, it is better not to use a lambrequin, otherwise it may look not entirely appropriate and clumsy;
• if the curtain is fixed with eyelets, you should not hang the lambrequin, since the eyelets already look decorative.

In addition, tulle can be combined with blinds. Using this method, you can quickly and easily transform a room by decorating it in the Art Nouveau style. This option is more suitable for windows that face the sunny side. Blinds can be replaced with curtains, but this option is appropriate only in spacious rooms.

Recently, double curtains have become popular, which are made in one color or several similar or contrasting colors. This model will perfectly fit into the kitchen, made in the style of country, baroque or classic. It is important to choose the right material in terms of texture and color so that it does not discord with the room.

The window decoration with tulle fabric in combination with a denser fabric has become just as fashionable. In the classic version, the curtain moves apart in two halves. This option is more suitable for large rooms, adding lightness and airiness to them. But the curtain in the form of an arch allows you to use the window sill to the fullest, to accommodate the necessary items or plants. Curtains on windows located at an angle are chosen long and lush, as a rule, they are divided into two equal parts on the sides. The use of spectacular lighting is allowed.

To create a certain style, designers recommend the use of special grabs, butterflies and flowers made of paper or organza, various ribbons and cords.

When buying tulle for kitchens, many do not know what to look for and how to choose the right color for the product. Often, housewives choose curtains in light colors, believing that they will add light to a small room. This is really so, because such shades visually enlarge the space, moreover, they will fit into any style.

A light shade is suitable for the kitchen in the "Khrushchev", it will be relevant for large spacious rooms. In general, experts advise choosing the color of the curtains for the general range of kitchens. Wherein it is worth paying attention to bright accents in the interior. If you want to add rich notes, you should choose products in a red or burgundy shade. Also orange, blue and turquoise colors are suitable as a juicy accent. When choosing a product, it is worth considering that blue and orange colors will fade faster in the sun. Green or yellow curtains will remain in their original form for a long time.

For a small kitchen, it is not recommended to buy blackout curtains that will darken the room, as well as fabric with a large pattern. By purchasing a product, it is important to measure the kitchen space and the window opening, this will help to avoid mistakes when buying.

You can hang tulle fabric in the kitchen on the eyelets, which is very convenient. If the eyelets have a small diameter, the curtains are hung with special hooks or using decorative ribbons and strings. Curtain strips with eyelets can be metal, wood or plastic. For thin light curtains, plastic eyelets are often chosen. Such products have a low price, while they are not susceptible to corrosion.

Tulle is a very delicate material, and metal rings often damage the fabric, which is why it is worth choosing plastic products. To create an exclusive look, the eyelets are best hidden in the cornice, they can also be left on top.

Let's consider several options for how to create beautiful folds in the curtains.

• The simplest and most famous option is the pencil fold. Here, the canvas is laid out in even vertical waves.
• When fastening the material on one side, one-sided folds are obtained.
• A “champagne glass” fold is created by forming bulky folds on top, which are then sewn together. The top view will resemble a glass. The lower part is left in free fall.
• Horizontal folds can be made by intercepting the tulle through the cornice and creating semicircular sagging.
• Magnetic tacks and pins are used to create transverse scallops. The curtain at the bottom will resemble a W-fold.

To make original and unusual folds, it is worth using ribbons, with which you can pull the canvas, giving it the desired shape.

How to choose curtains for the kitchen, see the video below.