The interior of the living room, nursery, kitchen or bedroom will look unfinished if you do not arrange window openings.
Modern curtains in the bedroom are presented in a very diverse range. The curtain sketch can be prepared independently, based on design developments, or ordered from experienced seamstresses in specialized ateliers. However, it is necessary to clearly understand which curtains should decorate the bedroom, based on its color and style design. It is also worth remembering that the bedroom is a place for rest and relaxation, so a decorative element such as curtains should help create a peaceful atmosphere.
Types of curtains
When choosing window textiles, it is necessary to determine what type of curtains is needed:
Curtains. The decorative function is emphasized by light transparent or translucent fabrics (tulle, organza, veil, lace). A variety of curtains, filament curtains, they are decorated with beads made of glass, ceramics, wood.
Curtains or curtains. Carry out a sun-protection function, cover from prying eyes. Sewn with fabrics, sometimes lined.
Fashion trends
Designers suggest making curtains based on the following principles:
priority is given to fabrics made of natural fibers, first of all, linen and cotton;
monotony, the color of the curtains should be half a tone darker than the wall covering;
floral prints and bright abstractions;
monolayer is in fashion, and lush ruffles, lambrequins are no longer relevant;
interesting textures of fabrics;
fastening on eyelets;
combination with sun protection systems, vertical and horizontal blinds, Roman shades.
Every year, designers offer a lot of interesting new products, but you don't need to constantly change the curtains. The main thing is to choose the option that will fit optimally into the interior.
How to choose fabric
When choosing fabric for curtains in the bedroom, you should take a photo of the bedroom with you to the fabric store so it will be easier to correlate the material by color. However, for the final decision, it is better to take 3-5 woven samples home and attach to the wall near the window. Lighting can play a role in creating an unexpected shade on fabric.
What determines the choice of fabric:
it will be winter or summer curtains;
the required degree of protection from sunlight, heat;
soundproofing properties;
interior style.
Traditionally, the curtains are changed twice a year according to the season. For summer decor, lighter, thin materials are used, for the winter, despite the plastic window frames with high thermal insulation, it is customary to curtain the windows with a denser fabric.
On a note! The most opaque blackout fabric, it is made by weaving polyester and satin fibers.
Natural fabrics (cotton, linen, silk) are richly decorated using a variety of processing methods:
etching patterns;
cutting out drawings;
embroidery, applique;
spraying gold paint, giving shine;
insertion of metal threads.
For winter curtains, dense velor, velvet, felt, knitted jersey are used.
Artificial (acetate, viscose, nylon, polyester) and blended fabrics are very popular due to their unpretentiousness and varied appearance. A very interesting effect is given by chameleon fabrics that change color. Fashion houses Dior and Valentino also took up the design of curtains for the bedroom, the photo of the novelty is a material that imitates the skin of a crocodile or a snake, as well as the texture of a stone.
The price per running meter of curtain fabrics varies from 100 to 9000 rubles.
Fashionable colors of curtains in the bedroom
You can choose the color of the curtains based on the following principles:
Solid curtains fashion trend. All shades of blue are especially popular. In the bedroom facing north, it is worth using warm colors ultramarine, denim, azure.
Gray shades look no less relevant, which, due to their versatility and inclusion in almost any interior style, have been actively used by designers for many seasons. Gray curtains are suitable for both modern style bedrooms and classic or ethnic ones: in some cases, a fabric with a metallic sheen is taken, in the other with national prints or traditional patterns.
Finally, the beige color and its variants, beloved by many. They are ideal for almost any bedroom as they create a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere.
Beautiful curtains in the bedroom are matched to the color scheme of the room or individual elements (upholstery on an armchair or bed, bedspread, decorative pillows), matching shades on the walls and on the windows is in fashion.
Nuance! in this case, the curtains should be 1-2 tones darker so as not to merge with the walls. The only exception is snow-white tulle in a room with pale white walls.
In the bedroom with windows to the south, dark curtains are still irreplaceable for many seasons. Colors of chocolate, black, emerald perfectly protect from the sun. In this case, designers are advised to support the color of the curtains with decorative elements or furniture.
The ecological theme is still leading in interior design, therefore, when choosing curtains, you should focus on natural shades:
herbal;
mint;
apricot;
sand;
walnut.
A safe bet is white tulle and cream curtains. Curtains are best made from natural fabrics, and for additional protection from light, you can hang bamboo or wooden blinds or roller blinds on the window.
A bright accent this technique helps to liven up a room that is small in area. In the photo, the curtains in the bedroom immediately attract the eye with rich colors.
Nuance! Multicolor in the bedroom looks tiring, so with rich-colored curtains, furniture and decoration should be a neutral background.
Bedroom curtains can have a variety of prints, such curtains will act as an original accent. The following drawings are relevant:
abstract remains out of competition for a long time;
vegetable is indispensable in bedrooms shabby chic, provence, modern, the image on the curtains should overlap with the wall covering or furniture upholstery;
geometric wide horizontal and narrow vertical stripes will suit almost any modern style and classic;
ethnic.
Combined method. Becomes more and more popular due to endless variability possibilities. This design of curtains for the bedroom allows you to combine up to 3 types of plain, textured or printed fabric, connecting them vertically or horizontally into panels.
How to choose the right curtain model
To make the final choice, one must take into account not only the style of the bedroom and its color scheme, but also the height of the ceilings, the required degree of protection from light, as well as the presence of small children and animals in the house that like to get entangled in curtains. The most common types of curtains:
Classic straight fabrics are made either in one piece, sliding to one side, or sliding in two halves. They are formed by vertical folds of different splendor, fall from the eaves to the floor and can even lie on the floor in beautiful waves. Suitable for any fabric for making classic curtains for the bedroom. Design 2023, the photo can be seen in the article, suggests combining curtains with transparent thin fabrics, tulle or thread curtains, curtains look good with hooks, lambrequins.
Austrian. The web of fabric rises vertically upwards; when fixed at a certain height, beautiful horizontal folds are formed. This is ensured by the design: cords are passed through the rings from the inside out. Most often, Austrian curtains are floor-length. Sewing requires a thin, well-draped fabric, the bottom of the curtains is decorated with lace, fringe, pom-poms.
London. They also go up, forming a deep beautiful fold in the center, along the edges the fabric goes down in bows. A special mechanism is required for lifting.
French (marquises). Soft waves are formed due to the gathering of the fabric panel vertically and horizontally into folds. Luxurious look of curtains, but their sewing requires a lot of material. At the bottom, the curtain is decorated with decor, you can make it lifting if you use a cornice for a Roman curtain.
Italian. A variety of French curtains. When closed, they look like classic curtains, but when opened, the curtains gather in folds from the center to the outer upper corners, forming an elegant semicircle.
Roman. Universal short curtains for the bedroom, consist of a rectangular canvas, which rises along the guides, opening the window, while folding into horizontal waves. Depending on the type of fabric, they will fit into any interior, are irreplaceable on balcony doors. They are often decorated with all kinds of decor and are used together with curtains.
Japanese. Comfortable, practical, looks good and takes up little space. Top and bottom fabrics are pulled onto the frame, which ensures even tension of the material. Curtains move along the eaves, moving behind each other.
Scandinavian. Monochrome light cotton or linen fabrics are used, the design of the curtains is as simple as possible.
Roll. They can be made of various materials, but bamboo are especially fond of. They close off the light well, do not let excess heat into the room.
These are the main recommendations for choosing modern curtains for the bedroom.
