Sets of curtains and bedspreads for the bedroom: what are they and how to choose?

To quickly give the interior of the bedroom a finished look, without spending a lot of time and effort thinking about the compatibility of curtains and bedspreads on the bed, buying a ready-made set will help. However, you still have to break your head a little - what are the sets and how to make the right choice, how to combine textiles with the rest of the room decoration. The answers to these questions are in the article.

Textile sets for the bedroom are gaining more and more popularity. This is explained by a number of advantages:

• a guarantee that the curtains and bedspread will match, look harmonious and ensure the completeness of the interior;
• when buying a ready-made kit, there is less chance of making mistakes and getting incongruous combinations, especially if you create the interior on your own and, perhaps, do not have the necessary knowledge and experience in this;
• buying a set also saves one of the main human resources - time, there is no need to select curtains for the bedspread, go shopping in search of fabrics or finished products;
• you can choose products even with a very complex print or unusual colors, due to the fact that we are talking about a set, you do not have to worry about the compatibility of textiles (the main thing is not to overload the room, since curtains and bedspreads will become an accent).

All these advantages will manifest themselves in full force only on condition that the whole set "fits" into the style of the bedroom, into the overall interior.

The same technique will help transform the room along with the change of season or the transition of the owner from one status to another (for example, as the child grows up).

Sets of bedspreads and curtains may differ in composition, color, design, materials used. The latter will now be discussed. Very conditionally, products are divided into 2 groups - those made from natural fabrics and artificial ones.

Of course, natural fabrics mean environmental friendliness, special customer confidence, hypoallergenicity. However, after washing, they shrink and can quickly lose their shape. Simply put, caring for them is more difficult, the service life is not too long, and the price is quite high.

The addition of artificial fibers to natural fibers helps to neutralize these disadvantages. This is how blended fabrics appear.

The most common types of fabric for kits are:

• cotton (or with a small amount of artificial fibers) fabrics with a smooth surface - cotton, linen, coarse calico);
• cotton and wool with a rough surface (tapestry, jacquard);
• fabrics (both natural and synthetic) with a fleecy surface (velvet, ivy, velor, artificial fur);
• silk and artificial fabrics with printing (brocade, satin, polyester);
• synthetic materials from polyester fibers (velsoft, microfiber, fleece).

As for the "composition" of the sets, it can also differ - it can include one or two curtains, tulle, bedspreads of different sizes, as well as pillowcases for decorative pillows. Curtains can be complemented with lambrequins, tassels and other decorative elements.

For children's rooms, special kit sizes are also provided.

Depending on the patterns, bedspreads are:

• rectangular (represent a rectangle that is simply thrown onto the bed, usually reaches the middle of the legs of the bed, although it can be either lower or higher);

• bedspread-cover (this is a cover that covers the bedding, while the legs of the bed remain open, optimal for elegant models with carved legs or modern counterparts that do not have legs, such a cover is also suitable for a podium bed);

• bilateral (a blanket, in which both sides are essentially front, that is, simply by turning the blanket over, you can create the effect that you have updated it);

• with oversight (valance is a wide frill that frames the bedspread around the perimeter; products with valance are primarily associated with products with drapery, although pleating may be used instead).

The most common, but far from the only design option, can be considered beautiful kits. in classic style... As a rule, the classics are made from natural or mixed fabrics (cotton, tapestry, jacquard), usually complemented by lambrequins, decorative tassels. The bedspread in the classic set most often has a valance (a strip of fabric descending along the entire perimeter of the bedspread), made in classic shades (both light and dark).

Another design option that arouses the admiration of many housewives, Victorian... Once upon a time, he appeared to resist prim English manners, strict architectural forms and gray weather. A combination of lightness, benevolence and luxury will become the hallmarks of a Victorian-style set. Natural fabrics of delicate natural colors with dull floral patterns are used.

Sets look original and bright in oriental style... They are distinguished by rich colors, the presence of many decorative elements, the plant and the so-called "Chinese cucumber" pattern are considered traditional ornaments.

For bedrooms in scandinavian style usually choose laconic, simple design products. In terms of color, the favorite of this style is white and all its shades. Also suitable are fabrics of brown, olive colors, texture - cotton and other natural or mixed fabrics with a smooth surface.

In rustic styles also naturalness reigns, calm natural shades. However, for the country style, deliberately rough fabrics (linen), simple in design, will be closer, while in the style of Provence there may be a certain ornateness and solemnity of the classical style. But at the same time, Provence is lighter, airy fabrics.

For rooms hi-tech simple in execution sets of gray-graphite scale are suitable, geometric print is possible. As a rule, this is a smooth bedspread or bedspread-cover, curtains-canvases. New products in this direction are asymmetry, roller blinds.

An interesting design option in african style... Natural fabrics, animal or plant prints, lightness will reign here. The bedspread may well imitate the skin of an animal, and to match it - curtains made of thick cotton, coarse linen. The bedspread can be made of both smooth and fleecy materials (artificial fur).

It is worth remembering that the design and color scheme of the kit can visually change the size of the room. It is known that light shades make a room look more spacious. Laconic curtains-linens without a lot of folds and draperies will help to visually stretch the room, create the effect of high ceilings. The same can be achieved by using curtains with narrow horizontal stripes.

Warm colors in violet-red tones can also enlarge the bedroom, especially the window area. Bedspreads with a large floral pattern will create the impression of a large and voluminous sleeping place. If the room is small, then such a kit is not the best choice.

One of the leading kits manufacturing countries is Italy... It is here that excellent quality products are sewn. However, the price for them will be quite high. Most of the Italian sets are elite - the products are made only of high quality materials, expensive fittings are used. Many manufacturers release limited collections, setting the fashion direction for designers from other countries.

Another reliable manufacturer Turkey... Turkish sets are also always distinguished by high quality fabrics. Unlike their Italian counterparts, Turkish lines have both expensive and more affordable options.

If we talk about specific brand names, then the international Togas trademark.

There is also a custom tailoring service from the manufacturer according to the customer's size.

High-end silk and taffeta sets are mainly produced Chinese companies... Of course, they bring a special luxury to the room, a flair of aristocracy, but they have a high price and are quite difficult to maintain.

One of the first purchase criteria is the compliance of the textile set with the general interior of the bedroom, the character, age characteristics of its owner, and his lifestyle.It is logical that heavy curtains and bedspreads made of noble fabrics (brocade, tapestry) would be appropriate in a classic bedroom. However, the same set will look pretentious and ridiculous in the bedroom in the spirit of country or Provence. Here it is better to use light cotton materials in natural shades with floral and floral designs.

In a classic interior, heavy curtains with draperies and lambrequins will look logical and stylish., while in interiors in the style of minimalism or high-tech, narrow horizontal canvases of fabric will look much better.

It is important to consider which side of the world the bedroom is facing.

By the way, it is important to take into account the side of the world not only from a practical point of view, but also from the point of view of color design. For rooms facing north, it is recommended to choose textiles with a warm palette. For those who "look" to the south, you can purchase curtains and bedspreads in a cold range.

It is natural that warm and cold colors should not mix within the same bedroom... Textiles can be matched to furniture, walls and even flooring. Pastel shades are usually selected for light furniture. But in most cases, such a set will be "lost" against the background of darker furniture, so textiles of a more saturated color are chosen for this. Ideas work great in practice when curtains and bedspreads are interior accents that stand out in color and texture.

If the latter have a pattern or a complex texture, then the set of textiles should be as simple as possible, monochromatic. A big mistake would be to purchase a kit to match the shade of the walls. It is important that the color of the selected bedspreads and curtains is logically related to the color of the walls. This can be a "continuation" of color (for example, when light green, blue or turquoise textiles are selected for blue-green wallpaper) or a contrasting solution (purple will become a contrast to the same wallpaper).

The season can also play an important role when choosing a kit. In summer, it is psychologically pleasant to use lighter natural textiles, while in the cold season, thick curtains will create a feeling of home warmth and comfort.

Even before buying, you should think about what the care of the kit will be. Many luxury models can only be dry cleaned. Light-colored sets will have to be washed more often than darker ones. Not every fabric can withstand this kind of stress. It is better not to buy light and capricious products for families with small children and pets.

Faux fur blankets look cozy and cute, but they can wipe quickly if you lie on them. If you are a fan of lying in front of the TV or with a book on the bed, the lifespan of such a blanket may not be too long.

About the set for the "Adonis" bedroom, see below.