Curtain design
What should you consider when choosing curtains? First you need to choose them so that they do not stand out from the general style, but only complement it.
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Next, let’s see how much sunlight gets through your window. If the answer is no, then it is better to avoid curtains made of heavy, dense materials.
In this case, it is better to use organza or other lightweight fabrics. For rooms with a small area, it is better to choose short curtains. Choose so that it is not only beautiful, but also practical.
You should not place curtains that are too bulky and heavy in a small room, as visually they will make the room even smaller.
Choosing decorative finishes for kitchen curtains
Any handmade interior item is good because it has an exclusive decor. This fully applies to curtains used to decorate a kitchen window. The main decoration of any model belonging to the hand-made category will be its rich finish, which can be used as:
- Lace;
- Fringe;
- Tackles;
- Ribbons and bows.
Curtain decor with cotton lace
You can also use other accessories as decoration. Cheerful curtains with frills, made from different but well-combined types of fabric, will look impressive in the kitchen interior. A natural curtain made in Provencal style will fit perfectly into a rustic interior. It is distinguished by:
- Delicate, pastel colors of the fabrics chosen for its sewing;
- Visual lightness and airiness;
- Pronounced floral motifs in the overall design;
- Using striped or large checkered fabric inserts as decoration;
- Simplicity of cut and finishing.
Curtains made of natural fabric for the kitchen in Provence style
Kitchen curtains should not be overloaded with decor, because their practicality and functionality are of paramount importance. Their main task is to decorate the window and organically complement the overall interior.
DIY curtains with lambrequin
This type of curtain will be an excellent decoration for your kitchen, and it will also be able to hide fasteners and various flaws in the cornice.
Curtains can be either complex or simple, consist of different materials, and have different weights.
For the lambrequin we use a fabric piece in the shape of a rectangle. For decoration we will use various ribbons, bows and other decorations.
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Shade
Thick jacquard fabric, brocade, and satin can be used to update old lampshades on floor lamps and table lamps. To do this, just remove the old fabric from the frame and cover it with new one. And if you decorate the updated lampshade with braid, lace, fringe, it will turn out stylish and creative.
Updated lampshade
Where to begin?
First, we take measurements from the window so that our product fits exactly. Next, we decide on the model and make a sketch. After which the finished pattern must be cut out and further production can begin.
Let's look at the example of a 1.8 meter long cornice. We will need 9 eyelets, a veil (it is better to take two delicate colors, such as coffee and cream) and satin trim. Below is a step-by-step process for sewing curtains for the kitchen with your own hands.
From a coffee-colored veil, cut out a rectangle approximately 45 by 400 centimeters, the sides and bottom of which are trimmed with bias tape. Next, from cream-colored material we make a trapezoid with dimensions of 200 by 40 by 100 centimeters, the upper edge of which is also processed.
The two pieces need to be folded along their long side and sewn together. Next, turn the lambrequin inside out and iron it very carefully. We retreat about 1 centimeter from the top and put a mark for attaching the eyelets.Fold the product in half and mark the fastening points (there should be a distance of about 40 centimeters between them). The lambrequin must be secured using ties made from tape.
By the way! For clarity, you can find patterns for sewing curtains with your own hands.
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Crochet curtain patterns for the kitchen
The openwork fabric can be crocheted according to the pattern. When creating curtains, the following techniques are most often used: Bruges lace, fillet knitting, broomstick, Romanian weaving on canvas.
With colored floral border
The floral border (and even each element) can be knitted separately and then sewn to the main fabric. The interior will look holistic if such motifs are repeated on tablecloths, napkins, chair covers and upholstered furniture.
The floral border can be crocheted.
Lightweight mesh curtains
The mesh cells can be of different shapes: diamond, cobweb, cage, honeycomb. A uniform canvas without a pattern can be draped luxuriously and decorative elements can be sewn onto it. At the same time, it is better to hang mesh curtains with motifs evenly. Crocheted openwork mesh allows light and air to pass through well, so it is not suitable for decorating windows in rooms on the south side.
Floral motifs
Floral ornaments are suitable for interiors in Provence, country, and shabby chic styles. The longer the curtains, the larger the flowers can be. On curtains up to the windowsill, small floral motifs are more appropriate. If the pattern is repeating, minor drapery is acceptable.
Floral motifs are suitable for the kitchen.
Square
Openwork square motifs can be placed diagonally to create an unusual broken edge. You need to tie a light border along the top edge of the curtain so that the fabric does not warp and it is convenient to attach it to the hooks to the cornice.
Round
Round motifs look light and airy, and even a novice craftswoman can handle their creation.
Round motifs look airy.
Two parts
Mesh curtains made of 2 panels should be taken from left to right and right to left in relation to the window, i.e. from the edges to the middle in width. The number of loops is selected according to the length of the finished product.
Each finished fabric must be tied with a row of single crochets to make the curtains even and neat.
With cascading waves of threads
Crocheted thread curtains look original. Single crochets and a grid can be placed strictly above the same elements or in a checkerboard pattern.
Curtains-arch
If you have a small kitchen or the window sill is a workplace, then this option is just for you! The fabrics used for such curtains are usually very light and flowing. You can take a veil or organza again.
It is necessary to take into account the length of the window, but the width of the material should not be less than 1 meter.
Fabric selection
Natural fabrics are demanding to care for, easily fade, become deformed when washed, and become heavily wrinkled. A more practical and wear-resistant option is curtains made of linen or cotton with the addition of synthetic fibers. For thin curtains, it is better to choose tulle, organza, or veil.
Curtains for the kitchen should be made of natural fabrics.
Classic arch
It is necessary to divide the resulting length of the window into three parts. The resulting number is the radius of the semicircle that we need to cut. Fold it in half and cover the edges with braid.
Next, you need to calculate the length of the future product. Then we cut off rectangles on both sides of the workpiece (their size should be approximately 20% of the width of the window). You need to sew a ribbon or braid on top.Important! If you have difficulties, it is better to find on the Internet photographs of ready-made patterns for sewing curtains for the kitchen with your own hands.
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In this article you got acquainted with the options for sewing curtains of the two most popular types; learned which fabrics are best to use and why.
I would also like to remind you that handmade things bring warmth and joy, so they would be an excellent gift, especially for a housewarming.
Don’t be lazy and don’t chase store-bought options, because every woman can create such a miracle with her own hands!
Advice: in order to decide on the curtain option just for you, it is better to look at photos of curtains for the kitchen with your own hands.
We hope you found it useful.
Curtain decor made from tulle remnants
First of all, you should make sure that the manufactured curtains do not require additional decoration. From tulle you can make puffs - voluminous tucks for the upper edge of the fabric, reminiscent of the chic bows of first-graders. Working on a simple version is quite simple. You will need a wide strip of tulle, 2-3 times longer than the cornice (pieces can be sewn together), curtain tape with a coefficient of 2.5 and a sewing machine. Stages of work:
- A wide strip of tulle is folded in half and the matching ends are moved 20–30 cm to the edge. The remainder should be cut off.
- Sew the resulting sleeve.
- An ordinary curtain tape, 2–2.5 cm wide, is attached to the seam and tightened, forming volume.
All that remains is to stitch the resulting puff to the edge of the tulle or even the outer curtain, thus obtaining an ensemble. It looks amazing and does not require additional decoration tricks. Puffs are welcome in classical, modern and oriental styles.
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