Short curtains in the bedroom: a variety of models and tips for choosing

The days when exceptionally long curtains were used in the bedroom are a thing of the past. Today they are replaced by stylish curtains that are short, giving a special touch to the atmosphere of the bedroom. However, in order for these curtains to look appropriate and effective in the interior of the room, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors. From the material in this article, you will learn what modern short curtains are and how to choose the right option for your interior.

Short curtains are quite different from the traditional curtains that we are used to decorating the bedroom with. For example, their key feature is the opening of access to the window from three sides at once, which is not the case for long counterparts... This is convenient for windows that are often opened to ventilate the room. This is practical, since the curtains do not need to be pushed back in order to gain access to the window or window sill.

Considering that their length does not reach the batteries, they do not hide the heat. In addition, they also free up space under the windowsill. It can be used under side tables, placing flowers on them, any interior accessories, useful furnishing elements.

Short curtains for bedrooms are also notable for the fact that they get dirty less and do not need to be washed (cleaned) as often as conventional long curtains.

They do not touch the floor, do not interfere with cleaning the room, do not cling when you need to move them away or go, for example, to the balcony. Although they cannot be used always due to the nuances of a particular room, they are often a highlight of the interior.

A feature of short curtains is the difficulty of using them in the case of non-standard size windows. These are special products with their own classification. Some of them barely reach the window sill, while others, depending on the specific type, can only cover glass or glass and a frame. The principle of operation of products can be different: some of them resemble typical curtains with scallops, others are more like pleats, and still others are rolled up.

Based on the type of product, the curtains can have a different way of opening. For example, on sale you can find options that allow you to open a window not only from top to bottom, but also from bottom to top. In this case, one model can have two types of opening, which allows you to roll the curtain to the center of the window.

Short curtains have many useful properties. For example, in addition to the practical length, they are a salvation in cases where there is simply no room for long and heavy curtains in the bedroom. Due to their small size, they have the effect of visually increasing the space. Among their other advantages, several can be noted. These curtains:

• made of modern materials that are resistant to fading;
• look modern and stylish without diminishing the aesthetic appeal of the bedroom interior;
• easy to operate, care for, easier to iron, dry faster;
• can be used as a stand-alone window decoration or in conjunction with long curtains;
• are an excellent solution for bedrooms with a balcony door, opening access to it;
• do not complicate the choice of color scheme for the existing interior;
• presented for sale in different modifications, allowing the buyer to determine their preferences;
• depending on the location of the radiators, they allow you to put furniture close to the wall;
• do not require complex installation and the presence of powerful clamps;
• if you have sewing skills, they can be made independently for a specific style of interior;
• are presented for sale in a wide price range, so that each buyer has the opportunity to purchase an option, taking into account financial capabilities.

As for the disadvantages, the selection of products cannot be based only on external characteristics. In view of the material of manufacture and a certain design, short curtains of a modern type are quite demanding on the style of the interior. You can't just buy them and hang them in the bedroom if the design is designed for long curtains. In such cases, they look as if they had to be shortened or there was not enough fabric for them.

Each such model has its own style, which can go against the design of the bedroom. They are quite striking elements of the arrangement, and therefore they are able to compete with other household items. To achieve harmony, you need to understand that each type of curtain has its own history, its own design style, its own mood and atmosphere.

They have completely different fastening mechanisms, as well as the design method. And if there is already a cornice of the house, it is necessary to select a product specifically for it, which is bad when unusual curtains have already attracted the eye, but they do not fit by the type of fastening. Another disadvantage of short curtains is the impossibility of making them from dense and coarse matter.

They do not look like curtains at all, because they seem scanty, as if there was not enough fabric to make them. In addition, dense textiles with insufficient length stick out, it is impossible to assemble it into a beautiful composition, to hook it stylishly with grabs.Otherwise, the short length is convenient: by design, the shortened curtains can be fixed from below.

In the production of modern curtains of a short type, manufacturers use different raw materials. The most popular materials today are considered to be veil, nylon, organza, blackout, linen, chiffon and burlap. As for the best option, it is different for each style. For example, for ecological or ethnic areas, it is worth taking a closer look at curtains made of natural textiles (for example, satin or linen). It is also suitable for country, provence, boho, vintage directions.

Arabic and Moroccan style need veil, nylon curtains and even organza with its inherent ebb. The eastern direction needs not only natural fabrics: straw curtains can also be used here.

Modern minimalism can be brought to life through natural textiles or synthetics. The main thing for this style is the simplicity of the matter, its monotony and a rigid dosage of accessories. Modern needs a demonstration of modern textiles, here we need synthetic fabrics, necessarily organza, veil, nylon.

Color solutions for short curtains for a bedroom are different, but always obey the design of the room, its priorities and the degree of desired illumination. The best paints are light tones of the color palette and white, which successfully copes with the task of softening the space and giving it visual lightness. Pastel colors (bleached pink, peach, bluish, milky, pistachio, mint, caramel and powdery) fit perfectly into the style of Provence, classic design trends, minimalism style. Cool blues and neutrals (white and light gray) are appropriate in a Scandinavian style that breathes lightness and airiness.

Shades of pearl color are coming into fashion. For example, it can be a tan color with a pinkish or purple tint. The material of the shade white pearls with a satin shine looks no less beautiful.

Even tones of bronze can look nice and not heavy if the curtain textiles are translucent.

Design solutions for short curtains can be very diverse. For example, by the type of execution, structures can be:

• pleated, reminiscent of blinds in the size of a window with a frame;

• roller blinds in the form of a canvas wound on a special shaft;

• Roman curtains folded in stripes and resembling large blinds;

• stagecoach or fabric curtains in the spirit of Roman curtains or blinds fixed with decorative tapes;

• French curtains with pleats and fixed drapery;

• Austrian models, resembling French ones, but differing from them in a large number of folds and their vertical arrangement;

• English, equipped with sewn cords, through which the curtains are folded;

• classic models or a smaller version of the usual curtains;

• homemade modifications of modern curtains (roller blinds, pleats and Roman models).

In addition to the usual options, a shortened muslin looks unusual in the interior of the bedroom. Less often, in bedrooms, varieties of "cafes" are hung on the windows, which have a transverse bar and cover only the lower part of the window. Among the novelties of this season, popular with consumers, it is worth highlighting double short curtains. In fact, these can be combinations of different types of curtains, which allows you to create a beautiful design of window openings in any bedroom.

Short curtains look beautiful in a bedroom with a bay window. This design makes the bay window special and gives it a share of space, which is not the case when decorating a bay window with long curtains. As for the fasteners, they often set the mood for the design of the window decoration. For example, some varieties need to be fixed to the cornice located on the wall, others are fixed above the frame, and others to the ceiling.

Depending on the type of fastening, the products may have eyelets or even textile hinges. The fastening method also determines the type of opening (closing) of the curtains. For example, Japanese variants have no folds at all and work on the principle of compartment doors. Other modifications are fixed inside the frame, some varieties have a rounded cornice, sometimes the curtains are attached to an eyelet tape or Velcro.

Blinds can be used to separate the bay window ledge from the podium, on which the seating area is located. In this case, curtains of short length can be located on the sides of the bay window or along its entire rounded or faceted part. They can create impromptu curtains, decorating with grabs or decorative ribbons.

Choosing the best option for yourself for short curtains for the bedroom for a typical or small window, you need to take into account several nuances. For example, the style of the interior will be the fundamental one. If he strives for retro directions and obliges to the spirit of a certain era, you should not load the windows with curtains of a modern plan that run counter to the design of the required time. Everything should have its time and place.

In a modern bedroom, curtains should be functional and stylish. If the room is flooded with sunlight at sunrise or the apartment is on the ground floor, you can purchase a blackout option for such a bedroom. Such curtains will hide what is happening in the room from prying eyes from the street. Products like roller blinds, pleats and Roman curtains are also appropriate here.

If the interior is already filled with textiles, the design of the curtains should be simple. At the same time, you can buy options of the paired type, which can be hung crosswise or hooked onto opposite hooks.

Tulle is a great solution for rooms that are not too small. Moreover, such windows can be decorated with curtains with scallops and draperies. Very small windows can be visually enlarged by purchasing products of greater width, covering the window on both sides with curtains. On small windows, curtains assembled on ropes or decorative ribbons look beautiful.

Textiles should be in line with a specific design direction. You can also select options based on a specific model. You can vary the number of scallops and folds on the curtains, choose the size of the pleated width, the density of the material. As for the color, it does not have to match the color of the textiles used in the bedroom interior.

On the contrary, the color of a related plan will look multifaceted, slightly different from, say, the upholstery of a sofa or bed pillows, bedspreads or colors of bed linen. If the bedroom has a separate window and a balcony door, the curtains can be selected or ordered as a set in a single color, but with a different cut. For example, it can be a duet of pleats and ordinary curtains. In this case, you can combine modern cropped tulle on the windows with contrasting tulle and curtains on the doorway.

For information on how to sew short curtains, see the video below.