Curtains

Design of modern curtains for the living room + 100 photos

pillows on the sofa and on the floor of the room

At any moment, any housewife thinks: should I change the interior of the living room? But it’s expensive to make repairs, I don’t want to buy new furniture, and I’m tired of paintings and other decor items. Then a change of design for the living room comes to the rescue. You will be surprised, but this little trick will help radically change the style of not only this room, but the whole house as a whole.

The drawing room is a place for meetings and receptions. Here the family spends their free time. Therefore, it is so important to create a cozy atmosphere, while maintaining balance so that everyone likes the room.

How to choose a design?

Any decor item is always selected in accordance with the style of the room. Statues of Provence in a high-tech style room are unlikely to look good. Or heavy dark curtains, which would be more suitable for a large hall in the castle, in a rustic interior.

A certain type of curtain is suitable in different situations. The task when choosing is not to make a mistake so as not to spoil the general appearance of the picture. Indeed, in a modern apartment or house the functionality of the curtains is not only to hide the life of tenants from prying eyes, or to protect them from sunlight, but also to complete the image of the room, supplement with details.

Candlestick on the window

Types and materials

It's no secret that the right selection of curtains for windows should begin with an analysis of the overall color scheme of the room. It is also necessary to consider the illumination of the day and evening. The choice is to persuade to curtains without low tide. They look the same at any time of the day. Designer tricks for visually enlarging a room or brightening it can be found further.

A small flower creates the effect of increasing space. Curtains with bright abstraction or stripes should be used to brighten the room.

Table with a vase of flowers

Consider several options for the types of curtains:

  • classic curtains: they are sewn mainly from soft fabric in order to form vertically falling flounces. Fastenings are carried out by means of holder rings. Drapery will complement the created interior and create a luxurious style.
  • roller blinds: a simple design used to protect from sunlight. Easy fastening and corner fasteners allow you to fit snugly to the window and not let in rays. The only caveat when choosing this type, it is necessary to carefully measure the height and width of the window opening, in order to choose the perfect size curtains.
  • blinds: the well-known type of curtains on the windows. Multifunctional, comfortable, durable.They allow you to adjust the lighting level of the room or remove it altogether.
  • Roman curtains: somewhat reminiscent of roller blinds, but when assembled, they form folds that can be adjusted in height. Thick fabric and ring design are perfect for Art Deco, country and high-tech.
  • French curtains: dense in texture, they fall in even folds. A wide selection of colors distinguishes this type of curtain. You can collect them in the afternoon with pickups or garters with tassels.
  • Austrian curtains: the original look of the curtains, however, gives an elegant style to the room due to its rich color shades. Mounted on a ceiling or wall ledge, and rises due to the lateral rope mechanism.

The choice of fabric for curtains in a modern interior is rich, and for an optimal solution, you should analyze the overall style of the room, in accordance with which it is already determined.

Cream curtains in the interior

Classic for centuries

More people make repairs without using the services of a designer. And, in order not to "overdo it," they choose the classic style. Indeed, then the interior will wear a touch of chic and serve as an indicator of the good taste of the owners. In this case, the windows are decorated with blackout curtains and light organza tulle. This allows the day to preserve the penetration of sunlight, and in the evening to hide the room from opaque fabric from prying eyes. Due to elements such as lambrequins, tassels and laces, you can give the interior a special atmosphere of sophistication. And complement it with antiques and antique furniture. But it is important at the same time to maintain the overall color scheme, consonant with the rest of the decor. Otherwise, there is a chance to destroy the whole atmosphere, since curtains are the main emphasis in the classical style.

Antique clock over the fireplace
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Hi-tech - a modern manifestation of design

There is nothing superfluous, only simple forms so as not to be distracted by anything. Modern man has no time to think about additional details. He does not have time to consider decor items.A comfortable style for offices and work is gaining more and more fans among residential designers. Thus tightly enters our daily lives. In another way, we can say that the hi-tech style is a kind of minimalism. For a person who has been running all his life, he wants, when he comes home, to relax as much as possible, without unnecessary pretentiousness and a lot of details. Therefore, curtains in this style should be simple, made of quality material. The main shades in the hi-tech framework are strict, restrained with a metallic sheen. Rolled or Roman curtains are suitable.

It is noteworthy that such a window decor is appropriate only for this style.

Modern furniture in the living room
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Village motifs

The Provence style is different, rustic, reminds a country with notes of France. What can be understood from the name. Modesty and lightness are the leading qualities in it. Decor elements are made of wood, as in a rural house. And the curtains on the windows are usually weightless, like a breeze. The atmosphere in the room should remain bright to remind of a summer day, haymaking and country life. The drawings on the curtains are mainly flowers and colorful ornaments. Fabric - natural fibers such as flax, chintz or cotton. The main color of the Provence style is blue, this must be remembered when choosing decor elements.

Interior with elements of natural wood

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Less is better?

As in the hi-tech style, in the minimalism style, the curtains serve not as decoration, but rather as a functional subject. A distinctive feature of hi-tech is that minimalism retains a cozy, homely atmosphere, precisely due to the fact that the curtains are more light shades. No cold colors and metallic shades. In a minimalist style, restraint is welcomed, but the window decor should also preserve the transmittance of light. Filling the room with light allows you to keep a warm atmosphere. No lambrequins, maximum grommets without decorations, no ornament and bright colors.Thin matter on the floor is the key to a successful design in a modern minimalism style.

Strict room style with bright red decor elements

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East is a delicate matter

Each of us saw the decor in oriental style in restaurants and hookahs. But not many decide to apply this style at home. But in vain. Indeed, bright colors and floral motifs attract absolutely everyone. When choosing such a design, it is important not to overdo it. If you have a bright color scheme on the walls, then it is better to choose curtains in beige or light shades with a certain amount of detail. A distinctive feature in the oriental style are long, wide curtains on the floor. Such curtains help maintain the atmosphere of the East and maintain the overall picture. As a decor, use braid, laces, tassels and bells, which, according to legend, drive away evil spirits.

Room with oriental furniture and curtains.

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Style without style

There is an unusual style - eclecticism. Combined together incompatible things. The style is completely different furniture and wall painting, curtains and flooring. All decor items are not correlated, randomly arranged in relation to each other. But still there are some rules: all together should look harmonious. Otherwise, your creative chaos will look ridiculous and stupid. In the choice of curtains there are no special restrictions, material and color can be any. In decorating curtains, not only familiar elements are often used, but also feathers, beads, embroidery or printing onto fabrics.

Unusual combination of interior elements

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Curtains like grandmother's style

As they say: everything new is well forgotten old. Here is the “new” trend in the decor - vintage style. The idea is that we take the best decor, interesting ideas and beautiful things and use them in the design of curtains in a modern interior. This does not mean that it is worth taking away from the grandmother the old tulle that has been stored in the attic for many years. We'd better take a quality new fabric and depict what was possible in the past, or maybe in the century before last. To create warmth and a cozy atmosphere is an excellent choice.Curtains should fit the general style, if it is made in a vintage style, then also the era that it conveys.

A table with books in the interior

StylesColor spectrumthe cloth
ClassicA varied selection of colors, not limited to just oneDense types of materials for curtains and lightweight tulle
High techMetallic Cold ShadesTransparent or dense (roll or roman)
ProvenceLight colors, mainly blue-blue or ocherNatural fibers, such as linen, chintz or cotton
MinimalismSolid colors in light shadesTransparent, transparent
OrientalUnlimited choice of colors (depending on the color scheme of the walls)Silk, brocade, dense fabrics and transparent organza
EclecticismUnlimited color optionsUnlimited choice
VintageUnlimited color optionsDense multilayer fabrics or tulle with embroidery

Figurine, photo and box on the window

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If there are more than one windows?

There are several rules for decorating rooms with two or more windows:

  • if the curtains hang on the ledge - the difference in material, color and its shape is unacceptable;
  • the fabric of all curtains must be the same, it is not allowed that there be a different shade or texture;
  • if the windows are separate from each other, and not next to each other, the decor should be completely identical - all elements, the way of attaching to the cornice are the same.

The choice of curtains for two windows is complicated by the fact that they will overload the interior too, or, conversely, look too boring.

Antique sideboard in the interior

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Window decoration with balcony

Balcony or loggia is always a plus in the apartment or house. But this is a great test for curtains. Since the balcony door is always in motion, blackout curtains will interfere with this, and a light organza can catch and tear. There are several options to beat the decor of the balcony.

  • jalousie

Convenient option. Very practical material of blinds allows not to deform with constant use. But the interior immediately loses all comfort.

Blinds on the balcony

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  • sliding curtains

Lightweight fabric on grommets or rings moves comfortably, which reduces its deformation, and its weightlessness allows you to effortlessly move the curtains to the desired position.

Bright curtains on the window

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  • lifting curtains

Japanese or Roman curtains are suitable in that they are always used separately for window and balcony doors. Moving will not hinder or spoil the fabric, and passage will not be difficult.

When choosing curtains in a room with a balcony, do not forget about the overall design of the room. It will not look very good if the curtains in the Provence style are hung in a minimalist interior.

White curtains with black edging on the windows

What is a lambrequin?

This “scary” word means just a curtain element used to hide the cornice. Soft and hard lambrequins allow you to visually expand the window opening, raise the ceilings and adjust the size of the room.

Curtains with fabric patterns

Hard is more suitable for dense fabrics, while soft is designed for light, airy materials. In fact, the lambrequin is suitable for all styles, but for minimalism it will be somewhat inappropriate.

Quite a lot of people continue to use this type of curtain decoration. But do not forget that now there is a huge variety of spectacular cornices. I don’t want to hide an interesting decor item behind the fabric. Moreover, if the curtains themselves are made of a unique, very beautiful material that should not be covered with something on top.

Old-style interior

What determines the length?

Short curtains are usually used if there is furniture near the window. Or the windowsill is wide, and there are some additional decor items on it. Most often, this situation occurs in the kitchen, so it is customary to use short curtains there.

There are several options for short curtains:

  • curtains "cafe"

They got their name from the fact that they were initially hung in cafes to give them a more comfortable and homely look. It is customary to hang the cornice in the middle of the window, due to which sunlight will pass into the room. This gives extra comfort to the living room.Well fit into the style of eclecticism or provence.

Curtains in the middle of the window

  • roman

About Roman curtains was said above. There are options for small, narrow windows. Due to its design, the length is adjustable.

White curtains with black stripes in a light interior

  • french

Also, the above-described type of curtains has a shortened version, half the window. Light, airy curtains give an elegant style to the room, while at the same time preserve the light in the room without the use of artificial light.

Interior with chic curtains and a sofa.

  • color block

As the name implies, these are colored canvases of fabric that are hung on parallel cornices, due to which they can be interchanged. The play of color and materials is all in your hands. Create your own creative space.

Long curtains are used everywhere, in all rooms of the house. In the living room and bedroom, they protect against prying eyes and excess light. And in the kitchen give large windows an extra dimension. Due to the length, you can beat the size of the window, add emphasis to the interior.

Several curtains on the windows

It is up to you to decide which curtains in length, but in both cases there is always room for imagination. Additional decor, lambrequins and unusual pickups, even the way of attaching to the cornice can be played in different ways. We will talk about this later.

Two-tone curtains in the interior

Rings or grommets?

What is a ring everyone understands. This method was also used by our grandmothers in different variations - a hook, a ring or stripes on tulle. All this was attached to the curtain and clung to the cornice. Recently, eyelets have come into fashion - these are metal or plastic circles that are sewn into the fabric and through it the curtains are already attached to the cornice. They are absolutely invisible, due to which the material looks more elegant, refined. Flows in light folds. A wide selection of colors allows you to choose eyelets tone-on-tone to the curtain. Or vice versa, you can beat them as an additional decor. If you take, for example, red eyelets to the black curtains. It looks very stylish.

The combination of black and red curtains

How to decorate a bay window in addition?

A bay window is a bulge in a wall, usually round or trapezoidal. Windows are placed around the perimeter of the wall. Beautiful curtains perfectly complement the overall style.

In order to pick up curtains in a bay window, you need to follow a few rules in order to maintain the functionality of the room:

  1. If the bay window is in the kitchen, then most likely, next to the window will be a work surface. Short curtains or roller blinds are the best choice.
  2. In the office you need to use a dense cloth in order to eliminate the interfering light.
  3. For the living room, curtains can be used as an insulating element. Separate the space is very convenient with muslin.

Living room decoration in beige and lilac tones.

What to consider when choosing

Curtains are always a special emphasis in the formation of the interior. Anyone always wants guests to come and admire the new renovation and the taste of the owners. How to keep up with the latest trends? And what is fashionable this year?

The combination of curtains and blinds on the windows

After analyzing the literature on the design of living rooms, it becomes clear that there is no single most fashionable solution. But there are a few common points:

  • the material is better to use natural, without the use of excess synthetics;
  • restrained colors are of priority, and bright accents can be added due to the decor: glass threads, embroideries, ornaments, prints;
  • at the peak of fashion, Japanese panels with a printed pattern on them are now.

Do not forget that when choosing curtains, we primarily focus on the general style of the room, and not on fashion. Therefore, if you have a country style, then Japanese or bamboo panels will obviously not suit you, or add a huge amount of embroidery and decor to high-tech.

Chocolate curtains combined with white furniture

Hand-made or DIY

On the Internet, there are a large number of ideas for curtains of modern design. But not always liked model can be found on sale or ordered. What to do if you liked the option, but there is no similar in stores. Or there is, but does not fit the color scheme of the room.

To order tailoring of curtains from a tailor is quite expensive.But you can always sew the curtains with your own hands. For this, you do not need to have a professional profile education. Everything is pretty simple.

In stores, fabrics and accessories materials are presented in texture and colors. Also there you will find additional items for decoration.

Pillows on the sofa and curtains from the same fabric

You can find information on sewing curtains on the Internet or in additional literature. Here we will tell you how to sew a Roman curtain with your own hands.

  1. First we need to choose a dense fabric. There are those who make a similar type of curtains from light material, and it looks quite attractive. But it’s more convenient and practical to take a thin curtain fabric.
  2. Then take the canvas for lining.
  3. Pencil and protractor (dressed for a stitch, but you can take a regular stationery).
  4. Velcro tape.
  5. Wooden round pins (diameter 7mm) and wooden lath (3 by 2.5).
  6. Plastic rings (2 per 1 drawstring)
  7. Nylon cord.

Patterns are quite a lot represented on the network, we will not delve into this. Then we do hemings of 2.5 centimeters of longitudinal sections on each side and sew them.

We make transverse deflections of 5 centimeters already, we repeat the same procedure with them.

Original lamps on the wall

For ease of sewing, iron over the deflections and secure with pins.

On the upper edge we sew the adhesive tape with a blind stitch. We cut the lining by 8 cm and do double hemings of 4 cm, as with the main fabric. The main hem is to sew only to the lining. It is necessary to stitch it to the main fabric.

The rail should be 2 centimeters shorter than the width of the fabric. We insert it into the drawstring, which we left when sewing the deflections. The holes are closed. Repeat the procedure with the entire fabric.

Sew rings to the slats and stretch through them a nylon cord cut in half. Tighten and tighten firmly.

Yellow curtains with black stripes on the windows

The roman curtain is ready. Now you can attach additional decor to it. Such a curtain will look beautiful in any room.You yourself can adjust the illumination with it, and if you wish, replace it with a different color.

The choice of curtains is a fascinating but time-consuming process. It is difficult to find the ideal option that suits all households. The texture is suitable for furniture, the color for the walls, and all together to the style of the room will be able to combine using our article.

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