Curtains are the frame of the room, whichcan create half the mood together with the wallpaper on the walls. The choice of this subject of decor is the most important issue, which must be approached seriously and wisely. 
Curtains - an important element in the room, so whentheir choice should pay attention to the color, texture, fabric composition. A difficult task is often what fabric to choose for curtains. After all, today there are many materials available for sewing curtains. And on their naturalness and quality will depend not only on the degree of illumination of the room, but also the health of the people in it. By choice of material for curtains there are a lot of tips. But they all fall into several categories. Agree that a lot depends on the window on which the curtains will hang and what degree of illumination will be obtained in the decorated room.
Tips for choosing fabrics for curtains in bright rooms
Curtains made of silk can reflect the external light,they are great for light rooms. Most attention is usually paid to the installation of curtains in a bright room, where direct sunlight is constantly exposed. This is especially true in the summer, when it becomes quite hot from the overabundance of the sun in the room. In this case, an important role is played here not only by the curtains themselves, but also by tulle. To choose the right fabric under the curtains for a light room, consider these important tips:
Taft is an excellent choice for curtains. This fabric practically does not burn out in the sun and is easily washed. Therefore, you do not have to worry that the saturated color will turn pale with time. Just try to choose a quality real taffeta, so as not to run into a fake.
Silk will look great in a bright room. Plus this is a very functional material, as it can reflect superfluous light well. But choosing material for a room based on silk, you need to beware of bright colors, as it can burn out over time. It will not be so noticeable, but you will not be able to repay the money spent. The best option - all the cream and pastel colors. Plus, the reflectivity of such curtains will be even higher.
Polyester and a mixture of polyester with cotton is verywell erased even with repeated washing. In this case, if you choose a quality material with a well-fixed paint, these curtains will almost not burn out. For a light room, curtains made of such a fabric can be safely chosen even by white ones, since they will always be clean.
Velvet, viscose and flax are also good options, tothe same linen is a natural material that will be ideal in the children's room. Curtains of such fabrics are also quite resistant to fading, and viscose has also fire resistance.
For solar rooms, it is absolutely unacceptable andIt is impractical to choose curtains made of cotton. Such a fabric will burn out in the sun in a matter of days. And it concerns not only bright shades, but also the most pale. In the end, you do not like the curtains, which are white and lost their original appearance.
As for tulle, it can be from anytissue. At the same time, note that the darker the tulle shade, the less sunlight will hit your eyes. Therefore, tulle, in contrast to the curtains, on the contrary, it is advisable to choose from a darker fabric. But it is also not necessary to take a great interest in dark shades, so as not to change the cheerful mood in the room to a sad one.
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The basic rules for choosing fabric for curtains
Curtains made of taffeta do not burn out in the sun and easilyare erased. So, it was considered the basic parameters of fabric choice for curtains in a well-lit room. But apart from all this, you need to know and general rules for selecting material for curtains that are universal. And especially this is relevant for those who are going to sew curtains with their own hands. Back to contents</a> Choice of shade and pattern of curtains 
Curtains made of polyester do not lose their color with repeated washing, are very durable.
It is necessary to choose material for curtains withhorizontal pattern or ornament for visual expansion of the window and vertical - for a visual increase in height. Ornaments on a diagonal or on a circle are capable to increase a window simultaneously both in height, and in width or simply to leave its size visually invariable. Here, much will depend on the size of the picture: the more the ornament is bigger and bigger, the more it will enlarge the window opening.
You need to pay attention to the main shade of the room. If the room is made in cold colors, it is advisable to choose a cloth for the curtains in a tone that is slightly warmer than neutral. A too warm room can be slightly cooled with a neutral or cold shade of curtains. So you will be able to restore the light balance in the room.
So that the room does not merge into one faceless spot,you need to try to choose portieres so that their tone is darker or lighter than wallpaper. Attention is also paid to the drawing. So, for a room where wallpaper is monochrome, it is better to choose curtains with a bright pattern. And for a room with bright wallpaper, it's best to prefer a more restrained curtain plan.
It is very important that in the figure on the curtains there are visible elements of the same color as the individual places on the walls or on the floor. So the curtains will not look like strangers in the room and irrelevant.
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Curtains made of natural fabrics are ecological, they are well used in children's rooms.
A good option is to choose two differentcurtains for the same window. So, for the winter it is more convenient to hang curtains from a thicker fabric on the window, which will create heat in the room and not let a light breeze pass. In this case, a good effect gives viscose or velvet. For the summer it is good to buy light curtains made of cotton or linen, which will slightly refresh the room, giving it more fresh air.
Important when choosing curtains for any roomconsider their purpose. So, if curtains are needed for protection from the sun, special attention should be given to the degree of burn-out in the light of the material. If the curtains you need as an ornament that simply serves as a window frame, then you can use almost any fabric and shade.
It is very important to choose a fabric for curtains of this type,so that it can be washed without problems. On sale now, almost all curtains are suitable for repeated washing, if, of course, it will be carried out in manual or delicate machine mode. But if you want to hang expensive curtains with a lining, then you can forget about washing completely. Such fabrics either need to be carried in dry cleaners, or leave to hang on the window and continue to collect dust. So think for yourself: Do you need such an expensive and impractical pleasure?
Back to contents</a> Important nuances when choosing curtains 
The choice of fabric and the color of curtains depends on the style of the interior, the size of the window openings, the color of the walls and wallpaper.
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of materialfor curtains if there are already horizontal blinds on the window. It is important here not only for the general style of the room, but also for the color and texture of the blinds. So, it is completely unacceptable for a window with blinds to select fabric for curtains with a strictly horizontal pattern. Strictly vertical ornamentation may also not look harmonious enough. It is best to choose fabric with light colors, the shade of which will only slightly overlap with the shade of the blinds.
If you decide to sew fabric curtains to orderor with your own hands, then for starters it is advisable to buy a small piece of the desired fabric, hang it on the ledge and see how it all looks. Particular attention is paid to drapery and shade.
And at the same time, immediately check the material on thepracticality: stretch it several times and iron it with a warm iron. If the fabric is good, then it will not shed, when ironing it will not lose its shade even partially and will not provoke the appearance of scorching. So, how to choose the fabric for curtains correctly, you now know. It is important to consider in this case both universal rules, and separately provided for brightly lit rooms. If the blinds are successfully selected, you will be able to enjoy the comfort of the room for a long time.
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