Curtains act as the final chord in the design of the entire room, so it is so important not to be mistaken when choosing their design correctly. Curtains that match in style with the rest of the decoration of the room give it a complete thoughtful look. However, it is very easy to get lost in all the variety of styles.
Variety of directions
Today, you can pick up curtains in completely different styles - in Russian or in Slavic, Fusion or Avant-garde, Ethno or Vintage, in American or antique as easy as shelling pears, even though they are not particularly popular.
More often than not, these distinctive styles are mixed with the more traditional styles of today. So, the Rustic style in its pure form practically does not occur. It is often mixed with Scandinavian. The same can be said for techno or retro styles. It is quite difficult to combine such curtains with the environment, so By "mixing" discreet European or Mediterranean styles, you can get a harmonious interior design as a whole.
Folk-style curtains are often used in rooms in Provence or Country. Art Deco style related to the classic is not used in its pure form. Often, elements of this trend are complemented by classic interiors, Rococo or Baroque.
Most popular options
Having talked about which styles are not common for today's rooms, you can start a conversation about which styles are the most popular. There are not only modern styles, but also traditional ones that arose many hundreds of years ago.
The selection of the design of curtains for each of these options requires a special understanding of the very philosophy of the style, its distinctive features. For example, despite the fact that Baroque is considered the most elaborate of styles, it should not use silver shades, but at the same time, an abundance of gold is encouraged.
New trends that have arisen on the basis of old ones also dictate their own conditions, which cannot be ignored. In addition, the fashion for curtains has affected not only their stylistic component.
Popular curtain models are no longer very long. The optimal length for this time is floor length. Longer curtains already look like a relic of the past.
All kinds of lambrequins have come into fashion, including interesting openwork bandos. They can be selected to decorate any interior, from Minimalism to Baroque.
High tech
The modern high-tech trend is confidently on the list of the most popular styles. The beauty of glossy surfaces, clear lines, pure colors is mesmerizing.
Curtains also meet all these requirements. High-tech is not characterized by the use of curtains for window decoration. Most often, designers are advised to do with the simplest curtains, which should be well packed when closed. This makes them denser, allowing you to protect the room from prying eyes.
The use of blinds is also encouraged, and both horizontal and vertical roller shutters are appropriate. You should not choose wooden models, it is better to give preference to modern materials: plastic, aluminum or fabric.
The most important thing is to stick to muted, subtle colors and shades. As a rule, fabrics with a pattern are not used for high-tech window decoration.
Minimalism
Minimalism is in many ways similar to high-tech, but it exaggerates the functional significance of the room and negates the presence of decorative elements.
Very often, when decorating windows in a minimalist interior, blackout curtains are chosen. Such panels with a horizontal lifting mechanism allow you to darken the room by 80-90%.
Horizontal light roller shutters are also often used. Vertical blinds are practically not used. A common option is classic simple sliding curtains combined with a Roman blind. In this case, the elements are made in one color.
When decorating window spaces, curtains are practically not used in this case. Tulle can only be hung in the bedroom, since the intimacy of this room is much more important than the rules prescribed by the style.
Loft
The industrial urban beauty of the Loft style requires a special approach when choosing a window frame. Most often, this style prescribes to leave windows without any design elements, however, there are exceptions here too.
Heavy curtains of dark color from ceiling to floor should not be supplemented with any lambrequins or grabs. Preference is given to natural expensive materials that look soundly and at the same time not defiant. It is very rarely allowed to use both tulle and blackout curtains at the same time. Usually one is chosen.
Horizontal roller blinds are also acceptable in such interiors, however, when choosing them, you need to be extremely careful.
Light-colored models made from untreated fabric look great. No obviously artificial materials can be used here.
The same rule applies to horizontal blinds. Vertical variants do not apply. Horizontal roller shutters should be dark colors (usually black is chosen). They are also matched to the color of the window frame.
If the window is of an unusual interesting design, it is generally better to refuse to buy curtains.
Modern
The Modern style, on the contrary, welcomes the simultaneous use of both blackout curtains and flying veils. Usually they are selected in related shades, even if the curtains are of a rich dark color.
Curtains with a large pattern look good and fit perfectly into the overall mood of the interior, but small patterns, on the contrary, are better to be excluded altogether. However, in the design of the top, they are quite applicable. For example, having made a beautiful rigid lambrequin with a curly bottom, you can choose a material with a small ornament for it.
Eyelets on a tubular cornice look pretty good if the emphasis in the entire design of the room is made precisely on the textile solution. In particular, photo printing can also be used. Such an element looks stylish and appropriate in this style.
Two-tone curtains will also serve as a good solution, especially if fabrics of the same color are chosen and complemented with patterned details. For example, the outer part of the curtains can be monochromatic, and closer to the middle it can be decorated with an ornament. Curtains with horizontal division also look interesting: the upper part is with a pattern, and the lower one is plain.
Eco
In eco-style, preference is given to the use of natural materials. Linen and cotton fabrics will look just as good as wooden slats.
However, eco-style still prescribes the use of fabrics. In particular, roller blinds or roman blinds made of bleached linen are very popular. Often, the material is dressed in such a way as to resemble a matting.
Panel curtains are another option. They absorb light and save space, which is very important for eco-styling. Blackout curtains can be used in the decoration of the bedroom window.
When combining curtains and curtains, it is important to remember a couple of characteristic points. Firstly, curtains with a pattern are usually selected, and curtains are of a similar shade, but monochromatic. Secondly, nobody canceled the rule of naturalness. It is good to give preference to thin linen curtains that transmit light well.
If solid blackout curtains are chosen, they should not be supplemented with a veil. From a stylistic point of view, this would be a mistake. It is much better to "hide" under the eaves mounts for horizontal curtain panels or roller blinds.
Shabby chic
Ruches, lambrequins, hooks, puffs - it's all about this style. Often such an interior is done in light colors, so the curtains should also be selected in light shades.
However, muted colors are not required here. Pink, blue and, of course, white curtains look great.
The deliberate naivete of the interior requires a suitable choice of fabric. Chintz is a great choice when planning patterned curtains. Floral motifs usually dominate Shabby chic interiors. Choosing a fabric in a small flower, you will most likely get to the point.
For this rustic interior, patchwork curtains are also often chosen.
Sewn from many scraps, they perfectly echo the main character of the decor. It is good if some other textile finishing details, for example, pillows or bedspreads, are made from the same patchwork canvas.
Embroidery is often used when decorating grabs or lambrequins. Flowers made using the ribbon embroidery technique will look appropriate, allowing you to draw attention to these spectacular details.
Oriental
The east is characterized by an abundance of soft luxurious materials such as satin, velvet, brocade. Bright, unusual colors are welcomed with this style. The room should seem to be buried in fabric, therefore, curtains are usually chosen voluminous, with many swags and draperies.
Two-tone curtains are not uncommon here. Beautiful bright shades, for example, chocolate and turquoise, go well in an oriental interior, giving the room an atmosphere of relaxation and chic at the same time.
Designers often resort to the choice of Japanese curtain panels when designing window decoration. They both save space and give an incomparable flavor to the room.
The use of rigid lambrequins with a curly bottom edge is encouraged. This element of decoration helps at the same time to hide the cornice and add character to the room. Soft lambrequins are used mainly when framing the space above the bed. Also, the curtains are complemented with tassels, gilded hooks, fringe.
Baroque
The style of the palace chambers of kings and queens is distinguished by pretentiousness and ostentatious luxury, but at the same time it is famous for its sophistication and sophistication. Curtains made of expensive brocade, embroidered with gilded patterns, often complement interiors made in the Baroque style. The abundance of ornaments is also a hallmark.
Be sure to choose voluminous models of curtains, complemented by flying curtains and all kinds of soft lambrequins. When choosing a lambrequin, pay attention to the presence of such decorative elements as chill molds and swag. It is also good if the edge of the lambrequin is decorated with a golden fringe.
It is preferable to choose light colors, but you can often find both deep royal scarlet and rich emerald green. The curtains are matched to match the rest of the finish. The room should be a corner of the same color as a whole.
Tulle is a must. By complementing the curtains with soft curtains, you can easily add chic to the room, while dimming the bright light from the street.
Rococo
The Rococo style is in many ways similar to the Baroque, and they can often be confused at first glance. However, there are also some nuances here.
Soft luxurious dense curtains are sure to be complemented by soft lambrequins and hard curly bandos. Sometimes lambrequins are draped not only in the form of swags, but also French curtains. They must necessarily start at the very ceiling and cover about 1/5 of the window.
The choice of fabric with a pattern in this case allows you to add even more luxury to the decoration. When finishing curtains, it is preferable to use a fringe of a different color, but not necessarily gold. Beige, silver, bronze and other colors will perfectly complement the curtains of various shades.
Curtains are also chosen from fabric with a pattern and a fairly dense texture.
In Rococo interiors, translucent tulle is not used, preferring thicker fabrics. It is ideal if the rigid lambrequin and the veil are made of the same material.
How to choose?
The choice of a suitable model for windows is determined not only by the style of the room, but also by what function it performs. For example, curtains for the living room and for the bedroom impose rules on the choice of curtains, different from the kitchen.
There are other selection criteria:
- Models for "London" windows often chosen for a Victorian-style hall. The classic interior allows you to install such complex designs, but London curtains will not "get along" with any stylistics anymore.
- When choosing curtains in Moroccan, Indian, Arabic and Egyptian styles be sure to pay attention to the quality of the material. It is important that it does not fade after several washes, since colors for such interiors act as the main element of the entire composition. Turkish design is close to Arabic, so curtains for both styles can be interchanged.
- The Empire style has many things in common with Baroque and Rococo, so you can choose curtains like those that are usually installed in the palace hall. The same can be said for the design made in the Gothic style, but the difference is that here you should take a closer look at the dark colors and not overload the curtains with decor.
- Chinese and Japanese style rooms are often similar to eco-interiors. The choice of rigid curtain panels in this case is quite justified. For a Chinese interior, it is better to choose bamboo as a material, for a Japanese one - fabric.
- Chalet style is similar to Rustic, and Boho is similar to Shabby chic. Follow the same rules for choosing curtains as for these peculiar styles.
Interior options
Here are some options for how you can choose curtains for different styles. Please note that sometimes the wallpaper is selected in the same color, making the room complete.
You can watch even more modern curtain designs in the video below.
