How to choose the right curtains - thisthe question interests many housewives. Curtains are not only decoration and part of the room decor, but also help protect from dust, bright sunlight and other factors. In addition, if the curtains are chosen correctly, this will eliminate many of the room's shortcomings.
When choosing the design of curtains, you need to adhere tothe general style of the room. The main principle of choice in any case is your own taste. The personal preferences of the home owner will be the determining factor when choosing and buying certain products. It is he who will be able to determine which type is best suited, what style they should be in, what their purpose is in a particular room.
Parameters: proportions and size
Image 1.Dark curtains visually reduce the room. The second determining factor, after the personal tastes of the owner of the house, will be the size of the product. In this case, it is not so simple, since in one room wide curtains will suit perfectly, but in another they will look ugly. On this matter, we can give only a few tips. If the product has a contrasting pattern applied transversely, then such curtains will help to visually increase the room in width. The presence of the same pattern applied vertically will visually increase the room, but in height. If you need a product that will not touch the floor, then you should select the length so that the lower edge does not reach the floor by 5-8 cm. If you need the opposite effect, the length of the product should be approximately 15 cm longer than the length of the wall.
Layered curtains add dimension to the roomsolemnity. If there is a pier on the sides of the windows, do not close it. This also applies to the case when the window itself is quite wide. Using curtains in these cases will lead to a heavier interior of the room, which looks unaesthetic. It is better to hang various decorative elements on the piers. For rooms with low ceilings, it is not recommended to use dark colors. As for long products, their use will be inappropriate in a small kitchen, a children's room or a cramped office. A similar situation with large rooms - there is no point in hanging short curtains here. Earlier it was said about the use of dark-colored curtains in rooms with low ceilings. Dark shades are perfect for large rooms, since such colors reduce the volume of the room (Image 1). For small rooms, it is advisable to use light colors, since they visually expand the room, give it some smoothness. Return to the table of contents</a>
Select by product color
Tulle light curtains - the perfect optionfor small rooms. Color is also of great importance when choosing. Therefore, it is impossible to do without this aspect if we are talking about the answer to the question of how to choose the right curtains. There are a great many options for choosing a color. The main thing that determines the choice in this direction is the taste preferences of the owner and the interior of the room itself. The color of the curtain greatly affects the overall appearance of the room. You can choose a color for any conditions. This can be the color of the furniture, wallpaper also plays an important role. You should start with a common choice of color for the furniture. This is appropriate if such products will not be rearranged in the future. The main rule is that the colors should not differ significantly from each other. The next method is to choose neutral colors. In this regard, the most common are beige or cream. They look airy and light, a light shade expands the room. Sand color is also suitable. These shades will help to balance the room, and such a product looks beautiful, harmoniously fitting into the interior. The situation is different if the entire room is done in one color scheme. In this case, it is necessary to take into account that the same color of the curtain will lead to the fact that it will simply merge with the surrounding background. If this solution does not suit the owner, you can resort to the technique of emphasizing. You need to choose curtains of a different tone or differing from the main background by several shades. It is possible to use the technique of two colors, which will achieve a certain balance in the room. In this case, you can choose two-color curtains. Return to the table of contents</a>
Receiving visualization
Table of harmonizing shades.This technique affects visual perception. There are several ways to do this. The first one is called warm-cold. Based on this method, choosing curtains in colors such as yellow, orange, yellow-green, beige and other similar colors allows you to create a warm atmosphere at home. In addition, such shades will create the feeling of a large window, visually bringing it closer. The opposite effect using lilac, turquoise, blue, neon and other colors allows you to create a feeling of coolness in the house. Such shades are good for curtains located in rooms facing the sunny side of the house. If you want to increase the size of the window, there are several similar techniques. To do this, you need to hang curtains on top of the cornice so that they fall 20 cm below the level of the windowsill. The curtains themselves should go down as far as they can go. This technique will visually expand the size of the window, and when you open the curtains, more light will enter the room.
Image 2.Kitchen curtains should be practical and stain-resistant. If you need to extend the window, especially if it is located too low, the cornice should be raised to the maximum height. For this reason, curtains should be purchased in maximum length. With a high ceiling, choosing curtains will not be difficult, since you need to opt for bright colors. Various decorations on the curtains will help to distract the eye from the high ceiling. These can be lambrequins, various tassels. Another rule includes the following provision - curtains must be different from curtains. The same situation with lace, tulle and the like. They should be lighter in appearance, more transparent, it is recommended to choose tulle in lighter shades than curtains. However, the curtains should match the curtains in style, they should be one part of the room design. Return to the table of contents</a>
Selection for the room
Image 3.Curtains for a child's room can be bright and colorful. It is easiest to choose the right curtains if we are talking about any room. There are certain rules for choosing curtains for each room in the house, but they are explained not only by aesthetic, but also by practical considerations. In the bedroom, everything should correspond to one task - going to bed. Therefore, too bright shades will not only not fit into the room, but will also look out of place. The color of the curtains is no exception. It should not only fit into the overall style of the bedroom, but also not be too active. Pastel colors are selected to promote relaxation. You can choose a color that matches the color of the bed linen. The main room of any house is the living room. For this part of the house, it is recommended to choose plain products in the same style. Curtains for the living room can be diversified with various decorations and elements. There are a great many of them - grabs, eyelets, tassels, etc., it all depends on personal taste. it will not be difficult, because this is where all the solemnity and splendor are manifested, which most owners like to use. For the kitchen, the emphasis on splendor and beauty is noticeably reduced (Image 2). The main task for this part of the room is practicality. This also applies to curtains. The material should not get dirty very much, on the contrary, its main advantage should be easy cleaning. In addition, the curtains should not be made of thick material, the best option is considered to be translucent and light. Bright shades are also appropriate in the kitchen, red will look especially good. For a child's room, you need to buy something bright, light (Image 3). Such curtains can have a pattern telling about fairy-tale characters, or a variety of patterns suitable for the style of the child's room. An important practical value of such products is that they should be easy to wash. Thus, in order to choose the right curtains, it is necessary to take into account several factors at once. This applies not only to the color of the product, but also to the location in the room, its features, the tasks set for the owner. With the right choice, you can not only decorate the room, giving it certain features and creating coziness at home, but also hide existing flaws.
