The living room is the room that is alwaysis in plain sight. It can rightfully be considered the face of the house. That is why it is very important to choose the right one. In combination with the interior of the room and furniture, they should impress guests. The curtains in the living room should look good both during the day and at night. There are some peculiarities and rules when designing this room. Following them, you can decorate the room and choose curtains yourself. To do this, you just need to show a little fantasy and imagination.
Figure 1. Curtains in the living room should impress guests at any time of the day.
Design Features
When thinking about the design and type of curtains for the living room,First of all, you should consider the purpose of this room. Since this is where guests are received and leisure time is spent, it should feel warm and cozy. To achieve this effect, you need to correctly combine the curtains with the overall interior. In this case, you need to consider the colors in which the room is decorated and what kind of lighting it has. So, if the room itself is dark and there is little light in it, you should not choose the same dark curtains. If the room faces the sunny side, then such thick products will be most appropriate. In this case, the house will remain cool in the summer.
Figure 2.Curtains can be made of any material - the main thing is that they match the wallpaper and furniture in the room. As for the length of the curtains and their type, there are practically no restrictions. These can be shortened products that reach the windowsill, or long curtains that reach the floor. If the living room also serves as a bedroom, then it is quite appropriate to choose thick curtains that will close the window well from the light. In this case, Roman or roller blinds made of thick fabrics can be used. This is a very good option for a living room bedroom, nothing will interfere. Most often, a classic interior is made in the living room, so the windows should be decorated in the same style. Curtains made of expensive and solid materials are suitable for this. These include velvet, silk or brocade. It will look good if with the help of additional accessories. They can be lambrequins, beautifully decorated grabs, tulle with hand embroidery, etc. An example of decoration with lambrequins can be seen in Fig. 1. Such a room looks solemn and chic. If the room is decorated in a simpler urban style, then you can choose a curtain design in neutral tones. They can have a small pattern, be checkered or striped. It is popular today to choose plain curtains in pastel shades. The main thing is that they match the furniture, wallpaper or other things. The type of fabric in this case can be almost any. A successful design with this option is shown in Fig. 2. Return to the table of contents</a>
Basic rules for choosing curtains for the living room
Figure 3.Seasonal curtains are light and heavy layers of fabrics made of different materials. When going to the store to buy curtains, you need to choose the color of the textiles you like the most. Of course, you need to take into account the color scheme of the room, but for a good mood, everything should be pleasing. You should also consult with family members, because they will all be in the room every day. If opinions differ, you need to look for a compromise and choose a neutral option. Then everyone will be happy. The choice of curtains will also depend on the size of the room. If the room is small, then you should not choose lush products for the windows. They will make the space even smaller. Here, it is better to choose a thin and light fabric. In the case when the area is quite large and the ceilings are high, you can safely choose dense materials. In this case, you can combine thin tulle or organza with heavy curtains. Curtains can be made seasonal. To do this, you need to buy several layers of fabric. These can be thick and heavy curtains that are used in the winter, and at the same time light and light curtains for the summer. This option is also suitable for the bedroom. They can be placed on a special curtain rod, which will make their use more convenient. In Fig. 3 you can see such an option. Thus, decorating a living room with curtains is not as easy as it seems. Here you need to think everything through carefully so that everything is in harmony and corresponds to the overall style. This also applies to other rooms in the house, such as the bedroom, kitchen, etc. The only difference is that this room will always be in the center of attention, so it requires a careful approach to decoration.
