Current trends
Simplicity and restraint, functionality and lack of frills, environmental friendliness - these are the main fashion trends in curtain design for 2020.
Experts recommend not using complex structures in window framing. Ruffles, flounces and frills are a thing of the past. Curtains made of thick fabric with a lambrequin look stupid and strange in a modern interior. Refined and laconic options can be created to suit any style.
Floor-length curtains are in fashion now. They bring style and elegance to the room. But such curtains would be inappropriate in a room with a low ceiling. Another disadvantage is the need for regular dust removal.
The current option is plain canvases with a stripe located at the top or bottom. Moreover, it is best if its color matches the color scheme in which the interior of the room is designed.
Decorators advise abandoning thick window textiles in favor of linen, cotton or silk curtains. For windows facing north, it is better to choose light, airy curtains. In other cases, you can get by with a combination of thick roller curtains and tulle.
Blinds
To decorate windows in the office, horizontal blinds made of thin aluminum slats and vertical blinds made of fabric strips impregnated with water- and dust-repellent compounds are most often used.
Horizontal and vertical blinds on the windows in the office
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros of blinds:
- take up little space;
- provide convenient access to the window sill;
- have high functionality - can be opened, lifted;
- the design matches the business style of the office;
- Easy to maintain - no need to remove to remove dust.
This window design option also has disadvantages:
- the product has a certain service life - with intensive use, the lamellas break, the lifting mechanism fails;
- metal structures rattle if the windows are open and a breeze blows;
- low decorative effect - if raised, the window is exposed.
In which interior do they look better?
Blinds are ideal for offices with several employees, especially if their desks are located near windows. Curtains in such an environment will quickly get dirty, get in the way, and often break off. Blinds do not have these shortcomings. In addition, they emphasize the business atmosphere of the office.
Examples of using blinds in office premises
Another successful option for decorating windows with blinds is small offices. They often place the table close to the window or use the window sill as part of the work surface, so it is important to provide easy access to it.
If we are talking about a home office, then instead of aluminum structures it is better to use bamboo blinds or roller blinds.
Blinds for a small office
If blinds are used to decorate a window in a manager’s office, they should be made of expensive materials, such as natural wood. This product goes beautifully with solid wooden furniture, leather sofas and does not require additional decor.
Wooden blinds in the manager's office
Design ideas for different rooms
The design of curtains for the hall involves the use of medium-density textiles. As for the color scheme, it is advisable to give preference to white, beige and sand tones. Looking for something non-standard? Pay attention to the double curtains, made of material in 2 different colors.
Fans of minimalist interiors will love Japanese decorative panels. The advantages of these products are external beauty, neatness and compactness. They are optimal for the hallway. It is also appropriate to purchase them if the home is of modest size.
One of the best curtain designs for the kitchen is Provence. Such curtains are characterized by romance and delicacy. They are often complemented with figured lambrequins.
Provence welcomes pastel shades, for example, lavender, mint, olive, gray, cream. Plant motifs are also appropriate. But in this case they should be repeated in furniture upholstery.
Types of fastening curtains to windows
Depending on style preferences, the size of the window opening, the weight and density of the curtain material, and the type of cornice, choose different types of curtain fastening:
- Loops made from the material used to make the fabrics are sewn to the curtains on both sides, or on one side to a button or ribbon.
- Patas are loops sewn to the fabric, made in a contrasting color or the same color as the curtain.
- Rings are a simple fastening method suitable for round cornices. Metal, wooden, and plastic rings are used. The rings are attached to the curtains with hooks.
- Drawstring - is a sleeve at the top of the curtain, into the hole of which a round cornice is inserted.
- Eyelets - holes are made at the top of the curtain at equal distances into which rings made of plastic or metal are attached. A cornice is threaded through the eyelets.
- Braid – fastening is suitable for profile and round cornices. The braid is sewn at the top of the curtains on the reverse side. Using braid, create smooth, deep folds.
Any type of fastening is suitable for a cornice fixed to the wall. For ceiling installation, choose hooks or braid. For heavy curtains, metal loops, rings, and eyelets are preferred.
Original solutions
A beautifully designed window opening can play the role of the main accent in the interior. Below are some original solutions:
- A combination of light organza and bamboo curtains.
- Asymmetrical design.
- Match the color of the curtains with the color palette of the room.
- Combining Japanese curtains with tulle, with a weighting material sewn at the bottom.
Curtains are a barrier between the comfortable space of the apartment and the street. They are the ones who give living spaces a lived-in look. Therefore, it is very important to approach the issue of their choice with all seriousness. If you doubt your ability to choose the right window textile design, consult with professional decorators.
What types of window curtains are there: description of types
There are several types of curtains for windows:
- Classic
- Japanese
- French
- Italian
- Roman
- Austrian
- Pleated
- Rolled
Types of curtains differ not only in name, but also in the type of design and method of fastening.
Classic
They are a set of two canvases that are fixed to the cornice in different ways. When decorating a window, curtains are complemented with transparent fabric, tulle and organza are used. A distinctive feature of the classic version is the rectangular shape of the cuts, the use of decor and decorations. Classics are characterized by the use of lambrequins.
Japanese
Systems for window decoration, consisting of lightweight panels - frames, covered with textiles or rice paper. The products are attached to the guides and move relative to the plane to the side. Curtains are used for windows and as interior partitions. With the help of panels moving along a rail mechanism, zoning of rooms is carried out. Such designs allow you to implement design solutions and hide the shortcomings of the room.
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French
The canvas is gathered into identical semicircular folds using vertical strips that lift the curtains. The products are made from noble fabrics in pastel colors. French curtains add solemnity to the room and are widely used in banquet halls, theaters and restaurants.
Italian
Great for high openings. These are straight curtains with drapery with soft folds, made with cords that pull the products diagonally. These curtains cannot be moved. On the inside of the fabric there are rings fixed through which the cords are passed.
Roman
Strict curtains of a laconic design, which are a single piece of fabric that falls in horizontal folds, gathering upward with the help of cords or chains. For production, dense materials, plain or with a pattern, are used.
Austrian
The products have many folds and are characterized by smooth lines. The straightened curtain hangs evenly with soft waves at the bottom. During assembly, numerous folds are formed. Products are often complemented with ruffles.
Pleated
Curtains with their folds resemble blinds. They provide good protection from the sun and are made from durable fabrics that last a long time. For production, materials of various textures and colors are used to implement any design ideas. Products can be mounted on the wall, on the ceiling, in the opening or on the window sashes.
Rolled
Straight sheets of dense material, rolled up into a shaft using a mechanism. There is a weighting material at the bottom to prevent deformation of the curtain. Fabrics of different textures are used for production.
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Rules for decorating curtains in the office
Here are the basic rules for designing curtains in the work area:
- They are chosen in accordance with the purpose of the office, taking into account the gender and tastes of the owner, creating comfortable working conditions.
- You should take into account the size of the room and its lighting.
- For window decoration, light, calm colors are preferred. Bright and dark colors will be inappropriate here.
- Curtains should match the rest of the room design.
Today there is a large selection of curtains. Thanks to this, it is possible to make your office cozy and beautiful.
Matching curtains to the living room interior
It is clear that you always want to choose what you like and what is fashionable. But one important circumstance must be taken into account:
Whatever type of curtains you prefer from the above, it is important that they match the design style of your room. Curtains are an important part of the interior, but they should not live an independent life. They should fit organically into the interior of the room.
For example, although Japanese curtains are ethnic, they are unlikely to be appropriate in an interior decorated in country or Provence style.
Also, Austrian or French curtains will not be the best option for a room in a Scandinavian or high-tech style. I think this idea is clear to you. The type of curtains and interior style should not conflict. But you should feel it yourself when choosing curtains for the hall.
Sliding
- Classic ones are long straight curtains that are attached to the eaves and, preferably, consist of two balls: curtains and light tulle;
- Cafe curtains are short curtains that cover only the lower half of the window. They come in both dense and airy, transparent fabrics;
- Japanese - frame structure resembling a screen;
- Kisey - long, freely flowing threads;
- Color block - a clear separation or combination of two or three colors on a solid canvas.
