Tulle in the bedroom: what happens and how to choose?
It is no secret that beautifully decorated windows make the bedroom homely cozy, and the atmosphere in it is as comfortable as possible. In this case, special importance is usually attached to tulle: it is on it that the appearance and aesthetic appeal of window openings depend. From the material of this article, you will learn what modern tulle is like and what are the nuances of choosing the best option.
Peculiarities
Tulle appeared many years ago in the south of France and immediately gained popularity. Initially, it was a thin transparent material, through which it was possible to barely shade the windows.
Despite the fact that this textile is unable to completely hide the interior from prying eyes from the street, tulle was able to give the interior a certain airiness and a feeling of lightness. The sheer fabric has contributed to the inviting ambiance in the bedroom.
The first fabric consisted of silk threads, but now, in addition to natural fibers, synthetic ones are included in the tulle. It is thanks to them that the canvases do not turn yellow over time and have an attractive appearance. Today it is difficult to do without tulle curtains: they amaze with a variety of materials, textures, colors and shapes. Tulle can be classified according to several criteria. For example, in length it can be:
- short, barely covering the windowsill;
- traditional, not reaching the floor 3 cm;
- long to the floor or slouching.
In addition, the width of the canvases is also different. For example, depending on the design solution of a particular bedroom, curtains can be narrow, classic or wide.They can have the width required for laying soft folds, pleats or lambrequins. The shape of the curtains can be traditional rectangular, semicircular, square and triangular.
The use of different shapes in one design allows you to create an original type of window decoration. In addition, tulle curtains can be standard or asymmetrical. The second products are especially relevant for bedrooms with balcony doors.
Materials and structure
In the production of modern tulle, brands use different types of material. For example, one of the most popular types of matter is organza... It keeps its shape perfectly, it can be matte or glossy. It is made of silk and cotton with the addition of polyester threads.
The veil differs from organza not only in the type of texture, but also in external data. This fabric does not have such a loose weave of threads; it is soft, translucent, matte and smooth to the touch. This tulle is distinguished by its ability to gently diffuse sunlight. At the same time, the veil can be dense, it transmits light well, which is important for bedrooms in initially darkened rooms.
However, veils need special care: they attract dust and, if washed incorrectly, shrinks.
In contrast, the muslin used in production does not require special care and is easy to wash. In addition, muslin threads can create a wide variety of patterns, which allows you to combine textiles with other curtains.
The chiffon used in the manufacture of tulle is an expensive material. It is distinguished by its noble texture, has a plain weave of threads, and has a matte surface type.
Airy chiffon curtains have the widest color palette, which allows you to choose the fabric to match the general concept of the style of a particular bedroom.
The mesh is very popular today due to its functionality and practicality. This tulle makes the interior of the bedroom special, and in addition, the mesh allows you to saturate the room with light.
If this is a cobweb, then such material is completely unique: it is resistant to fading and does not change its qualities for many years. In addition, this fabric is able to give a special atmosphere in the bedroom.
Among other materials, muslin and viscose are used in the production of tulle for bedrooms. Muslin is made from natural threads, it perfectly transmits light and shades the window. However, the disadvantages of such a tulle are high creasing and fading in the sun. Viscose is considered a noble and light material, but such curtains are short-lived in operation.
As for the structure of tulle curtains, it can be different. Tulle in the bedroom can be smooth, textured, lace, printed, translucent and opaque. The textured type of surface is performed by using threads of different structures and thicknesses. The type of print for tulle can be different.
For example, it can be not only a pattern obtained by using threads of different colors. It can also be a printed type of drawing. Tulle can be monochromatic, while the drawing is divided into a print over the entire area, an ornament or a photo print. Among other options, we can note the texture of the rain and the double type of tulle.
Both types are set to create an atmosphere of home comfort, while looking unique. The decoration of the tulle can be a sequin pattern, perforation, as well as an auxiliary accessory. (for example, decorative edging, machine embroidery, butterflies attached over the fabric).
Color spectrum
Color solutions of tulle curtains for the bedroom can be very diverse. The choice of this or that color depends on the degree of illumination of the room itself, the stylistic solution, taking into account the color design of the interior composition. If the bedroom itself is dark, white should be preferred. It perfectly draws out the lack of light and softens the perception of the interior, bringing visual space into it.
In addition to white, green, light gray, lilac, brown, turquoise, lavender, yellowish, pink are considered trendy shades. It is possible for the shade to be both natural and unusual. It can be natural and special at the same time. For example, it is a pink, gray-green, orange-brownish tone shimmering with a violet mother-of-pearl.
In addition to neutral white, colored curtains can also be used for decoration. Pastel and bleached shades will be ideal paints: they bring a feeling of lightness and spaciousness to the space. In addition, they go well with bedroom textiles, upholstery, curtains and wall decoration.
However, whatever the choice, you should not overload the tulle with an abundance of contrasts. At the same time, ombre curtains with smooth stretch of shades will become a fashionable solution.
Design options
Design solutions for bedroom tulle can be different. For example, tulle can be not only traditionally hanging down: design techniques are interesting when the curtains are cut in a semicircle with the possibility of assembling individual fragments of the composition into ribbons. Besides, tulle can be stitched like French curtains, in which light fabric is gathered into airy scallops... Such models may have several rows of scallops, as their number varies in width.
Unlike heavy curtains, this type of window decoration looks light and elegant.
Also, the design can provide for fastening of tulle with a turn-up, which allows filling the upper part of the cornice, giving the window decoration a completeness. In this case, side hooks made of the same textile as the tulle itself can be used as fasteners.
Tulle curtains can be draped over a festooned cornice. In this case, the sidewalls located on both sides of the window can be collected on a stretch thread. Such curtains look very unusual and gentle. They are great for large and panoramic windows, but do not allow for window closures.
As for accessories, they can be very diverse, but they always obey the stylistic decision of the interior of a particular bedroom. For example, modern design trends favor simplicity. Nowadays, a design with eyelets is in vogue, which can be round, square, figured, made of metal, wood or plastic. They can also be attached to an eyelet tape, the color of which may differ from the color of the curtains.
Unusual objects can be used to fix the curtains in the desired position. For example, quite appropriate window decoration options can be created using magnets, beaded necklaces, ropes, ribbons, frills. Tulle with flowers can be combined with plain textiles: this fashion trend is gaining momentum among interior designers today. Modern furnishings need simplicity, and therefore tulle curtains may not have decor at all.
In the interior of country, Provence or boho styles, the design on the hinges will look best. There is no need for any draperies, lambrequins: curtains with flowers and small patterns are in priority. Moreover, they can be different from two sides: one can be monochromatic, the second - floral.
One of the novelties of the season, loved by customers, is photo printing. This tulle makes the interior of the bedroom special.
Selection Tips
It is necessary to choose tulle novelties for decorating a bedroom at the stage of interior design design. At the same time, you can study the assortment of popular goods, compare the cost, choose the footage, taking into account the measurement of the length of the cornice. If draperies are required, their width should be 2 times the length of the curtain rod. However, the width may also depend on the density of the tulle.
For example, if the curtains are completely airy (for example, from organza or nylon), the width can be 3 times the length of the existing cornice... The denser the material, the smaller its width should be.However, when buying, you need to take into account that completely without a fold, the tulle looks lonely, as if it was not enough for a particular window opening. A small width is chosen when the tulle curtains are decorated with embroidery or photo printing.
When choosing your option, you must take into account the side that the bedroom windows face. If they face south, you can take the tulle denser and less transparent. At the same time, preference can be given to the combined type, combining a plain canvas with a patterned one.
In addition, when buying, it is necessary to build on the type of main curtains, if they are provided for by the design.
Curtains can be double, you can also choose them as a set. At the same time, the set may include both the tulle curtains themselves with curtains, and the combined options. In addition, you can choose the product in the same color as the bed linen or bedspread. Ruffles, flounces, ruffles are selected in accordance with the decoration of the bedroom itself. If the style is strict, they are not needed, however, in such design directions as baroque, classic or Arabic style, they will be very useful.
When buying, you must take into account the height of the ceiling and the size of the bedroom itself. The higher the ceiling and the more spacious the room, the more complex the curtain design can be. However, for a small room with a small window, it is not recommended to buy an entire wall tulle, decorated with a lambrequin and intricate draperies.
As for light, it is better to take light-colored products that can rid the space of the feeling of heaviness.
How beautiful to hang?
Typically, the tulle is attached to the eyelets of the existing cornice. In addition, the fastening can be individual (for example, with Velcro). The very same approach to the design of a window opening can be different. For example, if a simple type seems boring, you can rely on a design with lambrequins.
At the same time, the type of their complexity will depend on the footage of the fabric and the general style of the bedroom interior. For example, if it is made in the styles of the classical direction, lambrequins will be very appropriate here. However, minimalistic solutions need simplicity, which is why you should not be wise with tulle. Among other options, you can choose a design using additional decorative elements. Warehouses can be created and secured with tapes, cords or bows.
Window decoration with tulle also depends on the purpose of the window sill. For example, if you plan to use it as a workplace or a shelf, you must avoid complex design. In this case, the curtains themselves should be short. In such cases, the curtains can be light and laconic or collected from the top into a lambrequin. In other words, they can not only cover the window, but also decorate the upper part of the wall. The main function in this case can be performed by Roman blinds.
Depending on the design idea, tulle curtains can be hung crosswise, collecting with garters. If they decorate the bay window, they can even be secured with beautiful weightless hair ties. Besides, you can hang two curtains and hook only one of them with a beautiful ribbon... You can hang them overlooking one another, which looks especially beautiful when the curtains themselves are asymmetric or triangular.
You can decorate a bedroom with tulle curtains in different ways. For example, in one case it will be a solo on the entire wall, in the other - an option that barely covers the window opening. In addition, it can be combined with other curtains (pleated, Roman). You can also use tulle to decorate a sleeping place (for a canopy). You can also hang curtains on two walls, which will create the effect of visually increasing the space.
Tulle curtains in the attic bedroom have to be supplemented with special rods located across the wall. Crossbeams are necessary for the reason that often the windows in the attic are tilted, since the walls of such rooms are at the same time the slopes of the roof.These curtains are usually single for each window. If the window in the attic is connected to the balcony door and is located at right angles to the floor, one of the curtains can be hung traditionally, the second one (located in front of the doorway) should be tied up with a grab.
As for combining tulle with other curtains, it can be located in the center of the wall, on both sides and be shifted to one side of the window. However, for practical reasons, hang the canvases in such a way that they do not spread across the floor.
In addition, the typical length in the interior looks much better than the excessive length, sometimes creating the effect of insufficient ceiling height.
Interesting examples
Nothing points to design possibilities more than illustrative examples. We offer several ideas for choosing tulle for the bedroom, through which you can instantly change the aesthetic perception of any room.
- An airy solution using tulle in two shades.
- Option for a bright bedroom with a corner window.
- The use of organza in combination with lace tulle.
- An example of using white to soften the color scheme in a bedroom.
- The combination of curtains with different colors brings a special mood to a simple interior.
- A laconic solution for decorating a bedroom in a modern style.
- An example of using white tulle to decorate a sleeping headboard.
- Decorated with ruffled curtains, the bedroom looks festive.
- Double curtains, a combination of plain textiles with printed canvases.
- The use of wide canvases for panoramic windows brings a lot of air and lightness into the interior.
For information on what fabrics for tulle to choose in the bedroom, see the next video.