Living room curtains: what are they and how to choose the right option?

Among the variety of textiles for the living room interior, many prefer curtains. Such curtains not only regulate the illumination, but are also an important element of the hall design, so their choice must be taken seriously. However, not everyone knows what are the features of these curtains, what shapes and colors are characteristic for them, as well as how to choose the right model correctly. All these and other nuances will be discussed in detail in this article.

The main function of the curtains is to regulate the level of natural light entering the hall. Due to the fact that such models are made of durable fabrics that do not allow light to pass through, they can completely cover the living room window. In the half-open form, they partially transmit light, and when opened, they do not create obstacles to the sun's rays.

In addition to the light-transmitting function, curtains also play a decorative role in the design of the hall. Such textiles are usually chosen in strict accordance with the style of the room, complementing it and bringing harmony to the setting.

The main criterion that divides curtains into types is the material from which they are made. Several fabrics are distinguished among the most relevant raw materials for such products.

• Velvet, embodied in curtains, gives the appearance of your living room a noble effect.Combined with flowing, lightweight fabrics, they create a contrast that is especially aesthetically pleasing in concepts that involve luxury elements.

• Linen popular due to the fact that products made from it are environmentally friendly. And also, this raw material quite normally tolerates the effects of temperatures and sunlight, without being exposed to strong burnout.

• Organza... This material is one of the most demanded for the production of curtain curtains. This demand is due to the fact that the texture of the fabric combines matt and gloss, thereby harmonizing with a variety of interior concepts. In addition, the products reflect light in a rather multifaceted way, creating a special mysterious atmosphere in the hall.

• Blackout - dense fabric that allows you to block out the light. These options are ideal for residents of cities that have white nights. Such curtains appeared for the first time in Finland, where this phenomenon is common. The blackout canvas not only protects from light, but also creates beautiful ensembles with other canvases.

• There are also models from fabrics such as jacquard, satin, tapestry and velor.

Curtains are also divided according to their need to be combined with curtains from other, lighter fabrics. In some styles, curtain curtains can be used as an independent textile element. They look austere and minimalistic. However, there are also combination options that involve a combination with lightweight veil fabrics. Floor-length curtains made of dense fabric can also be presented on the same window opening in different colors.

Single curtains on eyelets look quite restrained, but elegant.

As for the color scheme of the curtains in the living room, it depends on the colors in which the room itself is decorated. Different solutions are acceptable in different cases.

• Into the hallwhere gray tones predominate, it is better to choose either neutral products with a steel shade, or curtains of softer colors, giving the room warmth and coziness.

• Beige hall actual to complement with brown curtains. These products will add extra warmth to the environment and are guaranteed to protect the space from the sun's rays.

• If the living room is decorated in white colors, then you should pay attention to curtains that will smooth out the sterility, sometimes unnecessarily manifested in such a room... Discard the boiling white models of curtains, preferring beige ones. With the help of bright curtains, you can create contrast and focus additional attention on the window opening.

• There are also two-tone curtains, the dense fabric of which combines two harmonious shades. One color appears on most of the curtain canvas, while the other is present in the form of small stripes on the central part of the curtains or along their edges.

To make the curtains look truly organic in the room, make sure that their design is in harmony with the design ideas embodied in the room. For each style of interior, curtain curtains with a different look are preferable.

• For a modern concept, high-tech fit cold-tone fabric products with shimmer. An imitation of technological cuts can also be present in the curtain fabric.

• For style empire it is important that the dense fabric of curtains is expensive and looks truly luxurious. In combination with deep shades, it will produce the desired effect and create an atmosphere of tranquility and prosperity.

• V eco-concept curtains made of dense natural materials will fit in. They are characterized by an absolutely straight silhouette, but there may be a border or ruffle around the edges.

• Classics embodied in pompous baroque, requires not only expensive, but also very effective curtains. They are equipped with fabric lambrequins, decorative brushes or balloons. The fabric can feature a golden tint or even an ornament in a similar scale.

In order not to be mistaken in choosing curtains for your hall, you should remember about certain recommendations, which greatly facilitate the process of selecting the ideal model.

• The size of the living room determines the possibility of drawing on your curtains. Despite the fact that the pattern and pattern make the overall appearance of the curtains more solid, it is better to arrange the window in a small room with the help of plain curtains. However, for spacious rooms with high ceilings, models with ornaments or drawings are suitable.
• Determine the role of curtains in your premises before purchasing. If it is accent, then give preference to bright options. If blackout curtains simply complement the overall interior, choose shades of pastel palette and simple silhouettes.
• You should also consider whether you will place curtains with companion curtains made of lighter fabrics, or limit yourself only to thick curtains.
• Curtains can be ready-made, but also some firms offer the creation of individual models to order. This criterion is determined by the characteristics of your premises and your budget.
• It is worth considering such a nuance as the color of the curtain lining. Some shades are capable of attracting heat, while others, on the contrary, will help to maintain coolness in the room.
• To have a clearer idea of ​​which curtains to choose in the hall, check out the assortment and novelties of various textile salons in advance in catalogs or on the website.

If you still find it difficult to decide which curtains to choose for the living room, then consider examples of stylish room decoration using similar textiles.

• When the pattern on the curtains echoes the pattern on the walls, it creates additional harmony throughout the room.

• Curtains can be arranged in narrow sections, diluting the space between them with tulle. It looks especially beautiful if the dense fabric is arranged in two layers of different colors, and the front is fixed in an interesting way.

• Red curtains look good in combination with milky curtains, as well as in harmony with decorative elements such as pillows.

• Two-tone curtains, one shade of which is bright, for example, fuchsia, and the other pale, do not need a supplement in the form of thin curtains. These models will look great when open when secured to the sides with a cord and a brush.

• Gold-colored curtains look really luxurious in the living room. This effect is especially pronounced if the products are equipped with a lambrequin.

• Dark purple models have no less presentable appearance, the top layer, which is light and decorated with ornaments in harmony with the main color. The composition of such a window opening is complemented by thin Roman blinds.

Thus, the decisions in the selection of curtains for the living room can be different. If the features of the size of the room, its lighting and the style of the interior are taken into account, then blackout curtains will regularly delight the eye.

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