Curtains, like any other interior item,are designed not only to fulfill their direct purpose, but also to create a special image, style in the room. Modern curtain design may not provide for their functional use, but this is a rare exception. Usually, curtains combine protective and aesthetic functions, and this should be taken into account when choosing a design.
Curtains can be of any color and made of any material, the main thing is that they match the furniture and wallpaper in the room.
What should I consider when choosing curtains?
Curtains are an auxiliary decorative element, so you need to choose them taking into account the overall style and size, layout and purpose of the room.
Photo 2. Heavy curtains can be combined with transparent curtains.
Modern curtain design is not limited to this, at the moment various innovations are gaining popularity: roller, Roman and other unusual types of curtains. Return to contents</a>
New types of curtains and their design
Types of modern lifting curtains. The most common types of new curtains are:
Roller blinds are flatcanvases that can be gathered with a roller, completely or partially, at the required level. They are universal, and very convenient, when gathered they are almost invisible, and when unfolded, they can create complete darkness in the room. It all depends on what material you choose. It can either completely block sunlight or give diffused light. Roman blinds can also be gathered using special cords drawn along the entire length of the curtains through symmetrically located holes, and regulate the lighting in the room. Thanks to this design, not a flat canvas is formed, but folds, completely or partially, only at the bottom. These curtains look very unusual, although they were invented quite a long time ago. They give the room a solemn and strict look, are very easy to attach and are able to mask the defects of the room. However, they do not provide a large choice in colors, since the pattern is deformed when they are assembled. You can choose any fabric by texture, but the colors are either monochromatic or very restrained.
Thread curtains let light through perfectly, butrequire careful maintenance. Japanese curtains, or panel curtains, as they are also called, are practically sliding fabric screens, reminiscent of vertical blinds, but with wider panels. They move along the cornice and are made not only of fabric, but also of bamboo, for example. Japanese curtains are easy to use and maintain. Usually the material undergoes additional processing, and the products need to be vacuumed no more than once every 3 months. Japanese curtains can serve not only as a decoration for the room, but also as a way of zoning, they can also be used as interior partitions. They are almost universal, although they look exotic, but at the same time simple and modern, do not overload the room, you can choose any pattern and color. Thread curtains have only recently begun to gain popularity, although their various types have been used for a long time, but mainly in utility rooms. They are also called muslin, because they consist of many falling threads. It is easy to guess that the homeland of this decoration is the East, such curtains protect from light, but do not prevent the penetration of fresh air. The design of curtains made of threads can be chosen in a variety of ways, experimenting with length and color. Smooth transitions from light to rich shades look very impressive. Monochrome, strict muslin curtains of light colors are suitable even for a room in the hi-tech style. It is impossible not to notice certain difficulties in caring for such products: they need to be washed quite often, especially if the curtains are light, untidiness cannot be allowed here, as this will spoil the entire aesthetic effect. Return to the table of contents</a>
Popular designs of curtains
There are also other fashionable novelties such asbamboo curtains with a variety of weaves and patterns, natural colors. They reliably protect from sunlight and heat, but are not suitable for all rooms. The design of bamboo curtains must be carefully thought out. Pleated curtains are something between blinds and curtains, comfortable and functional, they are suitable for non-standard window openings. Classics are also coming back into fashion in the form of French curtains with many complex elements, frills, flounces. Folds, flounces, and frills are often used. These curtains can replace all other design elements. It is better to choose restrained colors for them so as not to overload the image. Which design to choose is decided by the owner himself, but one cannot help but admit that curtains, although they are an optional element of decor, can still add coziness and create a special atmosphere in the house.
