It is not a secret to anyone thatit is the living room that is the visiting card of each house. Therefore, its design should be approached with all care. As a rule, when decorating a living room, much attention is paid to which wallpaper to put on and what furniture to arrange. Undoubtedly, all this is very important, but no less attention should be given to such an important point as the design of curtains. It is exactly how the curtains are designed, indicating the taste of the owners. 
The style of curtains for the living room is usually chosen in thatthe same style as the interior of the room or close to it. When choosing curtains for the living room, it is recommended to focus on the colors of the walls of the room, the style of furniture, and layout. You should pay attention to the brightness of the lighting, but at the same time, when done, you should not forget about your tastes and preferences. When choosing wallpaper, this must also be taken into account (Fig. 1).
How to choose curtains for the living room?
Picture 1. Curtains in the living room should be combined with the colors of the walls of the room, the style of furniture, layout. Today, the choice of curtains is not at all difficult: they are abundantly presented in stores. You can choose a variety of colors, shapes and textures. Undoubtedly, a rich choice has its advantages, as it is possible to choose the most interesting option. On the other hand, with such abundance it is not difficult to get confused. Very popular are the options that are decorated with floral patterns (especially beautiful looks option with wallpaper of a similar coloring). You can choose a variant with decorative elements and the most daring patterns. If you choose the modern version, then the room creates a feeling of lightness, and it is always suitable for the living room. The room can be decorated in country style. In the case when the design of curtains is done, it is necessary to stop the choice on such materials as flax or cotton (you can also choose velvet). Those who prefer minimalism in the interior, should adhere to the urban style, in this regard, it is best to stop on curtains of neutral tones. The design of curtains at the same time should not be bright and catchy, but, on the contrary, seasoned. When they are made, fabrics are usually used. Not so long ago, fashion included wallpaper with geometric patterns. The design of curtains with similar patterns suits as well as possible, since the wallpaper is perfectly combined with them. The variant, when mostly bright, saturated shades and curtains are hung on cornices, decorated in metallic shades, is one of the most urgent. Back to contents</a> Convenience and functionality of curtains should be made in such a way that it is not only beautiful and original, but also functional. 
Figure 2. The window should be designed with maximum practicality. The choice should take into account a variety of nuances. It should be noted that this concerns not only curtains. Wallpapers and other interior elements should also be functional. However, with regard to the decoration of the window, everything here should be designed with maximum practicality (Figure 2). If you take into account the texture of the curtains in the living room, then it should be easy, especially if it is a room that does not differ in size (and such, as you know, most). When the design of a room with a limited number of square meters is carried out, every detail must be taken into account. The fact is that curtains can eat a certain space in the hall. Thus, visually the room will be smaller. In this regard, for a small room the best option will be the options for light and neutral tones (the same applies to curtains). If you prefer a minimalist style, which is increasingly becoming fashionable, then you can choose your own special Roman curtains. They differ not only grace and beauty, but also practicality and convenience. And they are very easy to take care of and exploit. This option is very fashionable, great for those who attach the greatest importance to reliability and simplicity. Back to contents</a>
How to make curtain design for kitchen-living room?
Figure 3. Ideal for a small living room are lightweight fabrics and tulle curtains that will complement the room with light and make it more spacious. Currently, a very common option is a living room combined with a kitchen. It should be noted that the design of curtains in this regard is a rather difficult option. Here it is necessary to take into account the numerous nuances. More attention should be paid to practicality, aesthetics, reliability and functionality. In the kitchen-living room curtains should have the following qualities:
In summary, it should be noted that the optimalAn option for a small living room are lightweight fabrics and tulle curtains. If you use this option, then there will be additional light in the room. It will look more spacious (Figure 3). For the classical style, one of the most suitable options are transparent curtains. And another great option is the high-tech style, which so many fell in love with. And do not be afraid to experiment, the design can be very different.
