Curtains in the hall for two windows: features and varieties

Some apartments have two windows in the hall. When designing such rooms, questions arise, which curtains to choose and how to make a beautiful composition.

When choosing curtains for a living room with two window openings, it is worth considering some points.

• The dimensions of the room. For a small hall, curtains made of light, translucent fabric, devoid of unnecessary decorative elements, are suitable.

• Colour... It must be chosen depending on the color scheme of the hall decoration.

• Unity. If your living room is not divided into zones, then the window openings should be decorated identically.

• The size of the windows. When there is a choice of curtains for narrow window openings, then give preference to classic models with a lambrequin.

• Partition. If there is a large wall between the window openings, then each of them should be decorated with a separate composition. You can put a piece of furniture of a suitable size in the pier. If there is no wall or it is small, then both windows can be arranged in a single composition.

• The style of the room. The type of curtains will depend on the overall design of the living room.

It is worth considering the main types of curtains in the hall with two windows.

• Cafes are suitable for a high-tech, minimalist or Provence style hall. Such curtains are a small piece of fabric that does not completely cover the window opening.They are made from lightweight fabric. Most often, pastel colors are used, but a floral print will also be appropriate.

• French curtains represent a voluminous composition consisting of several elements. Each element is made in the form of vertical folds. In the manufacture of such curtains, silk, tulle, satin are used.

• Roman curtains look like a single piece of fabric. They can be lifted like blinds. In this case, they are collected in beautiful vertical folds. They are made from a variety of materials. They are also very diverse in color. You can choose an option for almost any style of hall decoration.

• Austrian curtains are a kind of symbiosis of French and Roman curtains. Similar to the French, they have lush folds and have a folding mechanism like the Roman ones. It should be noted that folds appear only when they are pulled together. A good option is the length of these curtains slightly below the windowsill. In this case, the window opening will be closed, and the fabric pulled together at the bottom will form beautiful folds. The material used for their manufacture is varied, but preference is given to lightweight fabrics.

• Curtains, in addition to the aesthetic function, they can protect the room from bright sunlight. They add luxury and richness to the interior; they are sewn from dense materials such as velvet, jacquard, satin. They are suitable for spacious living rooms. The colors are chosen depending on the design of the room.

• Color block in appearance they are a bit like curtains. Such curtains consist of several pieces of fabric of different colors, sewn into one tightly. These curtains will add brightness and liven up the room.

• Japanese curtains are made of fabric canvases that are attached to a multilayer cornice. Natural materials are used, such as linen, cotton. Fabrics can be combined in color and texture. They will be appropriate in the minimalist style of the hall decoration.

• Bamboo curtains suitable for small living rooms. A huge advantage of such curtains is that they do not accumulate dust on themselves, which cannot be said about fabric models. It is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth.

• Pleated curtains somewhat similar to blinds, but do not have the same office look. They are made of fabric stretched over horizontal beams.

• Classic curtains are a composition consisting of curtains, curtains and a lambrequin. Curtains are made of tulle, voile, chiffon. Curtains are sewn from a denser fabric such as velvet, satin. Lambrequins can combine several types of material. Thanks to the variety of drapery methods, you can choose a model for almost any room design.

Currently, there are about 300 types of materials that are suitable for the manufacture of curtains. Let's consider the main ones.

• Silk - thin lightweight material with high strength. Curtains made of such fabric look luxurious and add luxury to the interior. However, this is moody stuff. It wrinkles easily, fades in the sun and cannot be machine washed.

• Atlas - heavy material with a smooth surface. It has a characteristic gloss that gives it an elegant look. Curtains made of such fabric are durable, strong, hypoallergenic. If synthetics have been added to the fabric, then over time, the curtains can stretch.

• Cotton - a practical inexpensive fabric. It is durable, unpretentious in maintenance, hypoallergenic, can fade in the sun and shrink a little after washing.

• Wool - fabric with a pleasant texture. It does not wrinkle, retains heat well. However, it requires hand washing, absorbs odors easily, so regular ventilation is necessary. In addition, moths can develop in the woolen material.

• Linen - durable material resistant to wear and tear.It is breathable and does not fade in the sun. However, this fabric is highly wrinkled and difficult to iron. It may shrink during washing.

• Viscose - synthetic fabric that has a beautiful appearance. It does not require much effort when leaving, it drapes well, and allows air to pass through. However, viscose curtains are prone to fading in the sun.

• Polyester - another synthetic material. It is a durable fabric that requires little maintenance. It is not subject to fading, is durable, and is resistant to dirt. Polyester curtains are not breathable and may cause allergies.

• Acrylic - despite the fact that it is an artificial material, it can compete with natural fabrics. Acrylic curtains have a presentable look, are easy to clean, durable and hypoallergenic. However, they do not allow air to pass through well; under the influence of the sun, the fabric becomes stiff.

• Nylon - it is a very thin, lightweight, but at the same time durable fabric. This material does not wear out for a long time and retains an attractive appearance and is unpretentious in maintenance. The disadvantages are that nylon curtains are poorly breathable and can cause allergies.

• Blackout. This material has practically no flaws. If the room faces the sunny side, then it is worth giving preference to curtains made of this particular fabric. It protects the room from heat and light. Blackout can have any texture - matte, satin, printed. Such fabric can be two- or three-layer.

• Taffeta Is a rather dense material that visually looks light. It can be of any color. Taffeta is not subject to fading in the sun, is durable, retains its shape well. However, it wrinkles a lot and may shrink when washed.

• Jacquard interesting for its texture. On the entire surface of the fabric, there is a characteristic pattern of intertwined threads. It is a durable fabric. It does not fade from sunlight, drapes well, has an attractive appearance and is hypoallergenic. However, it is easy to leave puffs on jacquard curtains.

Curtains for two windows can be made monochromatic or you can choose a combination of several shades. They are chosen depending on the color scheme and style of decoration of the room, namely:

• curtains of white color will add space to the room, but in the living room it is better to combine this color with beige, blue, light green, pink, purple;
• to add luxury to the design of the room, choose burgundy curtains;
• blue curtains will create a festive mood; it is best if such a color finds its repetition in decorative elements, for example, in cushions;
• beige is neutral and will suit any living room design; in addition, it goes well with other tones;
• green curtains are ideal for a room decorated in Provence or country style, and will bring some freshness to the overall design;
• lilac and pink colors for curtains will be appropriate if they are repeated in other decorative elements or wall decoration;
• curtains in gray, silver and pearl colors look good both on their own and in combination with red or blue.

Different living room design styles provide different ideas for decorating window openings.

• For a living room decorated in a classic style, it is worth giving preference to beige or golden curtains, complemented by curtains and a lambrequin. With the help of various options for laying the lambrequin, you can visually divide the space between the windows. The curtain fabric should be light, preferably white. The curtains and lambrequin themselves are made of dense fabric that drapes well and keeps its shape.

• Provence style provides for the use of curtains made of light materials in pastel colors. Pink, blue, light green - all these colors are appropriate.In addition, materials with a print of small flowers are suitable. It is best to use natural fabrics, such as cotton, linen.

• For a baroque living room complex volumetric compositions of curtains, lambrequins and curtains, abundantly decorated with decorative elements in the form of brushes, cords, fringes, are suitable. Of the colors, it is better to give preference to burgundy, green, gold and silver tones. Curtains and lambrequins are made of velvet, satin, jacquard, silk.

• Avant-garde living room will be successfully complemented by pleated curtains of bright colors. Such curtains with a pattern of circles, squares, and other geometric shapes will look interesting.

• Minimalism suggests either curtains made of light fabric, devoid of unnecessary decorations, or roller, Roman, bamboo curtains.

• High tech also characterized by simplicity and practicality. Solid gray or brown curtains, as well as roller or roman, will be a great addition to it.

When choosing curtains for two windows for the living room, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• if the windows are located on the same wall and there is a small pier between them, then it is better to arrange everything with a single composition, when the pier is more than a meter, then it is more appropriate to design each window separately; the curtains should be identical, you can put some kind of furniture in the pier or hang a mirror, a picture;

• if there is no wall, then a good option would be to make two curtains at the edges, and combine the windows with one curtain;

• if you have to decorate windows in a corner room located on adjacent walls, then you can make them in the form of separate compositions, united by a lambrequin;

• as a general rule, two windows in the living room should be decorated identically, but there is an exception - if the living room assumes division into zones, then each window should be decorated in accordance with the theme of the zone to which it belongs, but in this case the compositions should be in harmony with each other with a friend;

• take into account the size of the windows - it is better to decorate small window openings with one canvas, combining them into a single composition.

A good option if there is a small partition between the window openings. A beautiful combination of beige and burgundy colors in the curtains give the room a luxurious look.

Excellent decoration for window openings located side by side, but on adjacent walls. The windows united by one curtain create an integral composition. In this case, the windows are decorated separately from each other, and the pier is complemented by a picture. Identical design of curtains, their combination with upholstery and tablecloths bring harmony to the interior of the room.

In the next video, you will learn how to choose the right curtains and combine them with the interior of the room.