In attempts to strengthen protection from cold or fromsun rays people close the windows with curtains. And it's no accident. The very appearance of curtains is due precisely to attempts to protect the home from the aggressive and destructive impact of the environment. And only with time, when more significant ways of protecting the home from such influence were invented, curtains began to perform decorative function, being an effective decoration of the rooms. On how competently you choose curtains in the room, depends on the comfort of people living in it, and sometimes their mental health. Asking which curtains to choose for an apartment or a house, it would be more correct to proceed from the purpose of each room. 
Choosing curtains on the windows, you need to consider somedetails: the size of window openings, the distance to neighboring houses, the floor, as well as the side on which the window comes out. Sometimes there is an approach in which all rooms have the same curtains. In the army, this principle works magnificently, and if you have a desire to turn your dwelling into a kind of barracks, then this approach is justified. But for the vast majority of people this is unacceptable, which is correct. Different rooms have different purposes, and people who spend most of their time in them, different in age, interests, sphere of activity. And this means that they should be surrounded by an individual decor, which is suitable for them. And you can do it without serious investment. It is enough to pay attention to the curtains, which in many ways will determine the style and atmosphere of the entire room. But this is not the only problem. It makes sense to pay attention to the window on which the decor elements will be installed. If it is narrow, then it will not be suitable for massive products. Most likely, in such a room it is worth using blinds that fit harmoniously into the narrow window.
What curtains to choose for the kitchen
Curtains for the kitchen should be sewn from thinfabrics treated with dirt-repellent compounds. The kitchen is found in most modern apartments and houses, and it is not at all necessary that only members of the family appear in it. It often happens that friends who come to visit, acquaintances or neighbors take time for easy conversation with the owners in the kitchen. Therefore, its interior will be evaluated in the smallest detail and by strangers, not just family members. Curtains in this room are selected according to its style, and also based on the quality of the material itself, which must have practicality. Products made of expensive materials with heavy curtains will not work. But Roman curtains, made of practical materials, providing ease in the process of washing, are very popular. Justified is the installation of cornices in the window aperture, so the kitchen workspace increases, there is no need to take into account the place for decor on the windows. In some cases this causes inconvenience, especially in apartments with an old layout, in which kitchens are very small in size and the elements of furniture or appliances are close to the wall, which hinders the free movement of curtains hanging to the floor or makes their appearance ridiculous. In those cases where the cornices are not built into the window opening, it is recommended to install woven curtains to the level of the window sill. 
Variants of Roman curtains for the kitchen. Curtains with patterns made of flowers or strips made of linen or cotton fabrics are the best choice. Such products will perfectly fit in the kitchen with good wooden furniture. To enhance the effect, it is necessary to supplement the interior with a tablecloth, which is covered with a table, and decorative towels hung on the walls of the kitchen. However, over the last decade it has become fashionable to make modernist or techno kitchens. Under this situation, the traditional decor on the windows does not fit. It is necessary to select fabrics that have patterns from geometric shapes. An excellent option will be curtains made of transparent organza. In addition, in the market for such kitchens there are fabrics with the effect of a shiny metallic. Given that furniture in this style is characterized by simplicity, the decor on the windows must be done following the same rules. Observe laconism and simplicity. If you do not want to invent something, then for this style, Japanese panels or Roman blinds will do. The advantage of this approach is that the probability of making mistakes with the curtains is small, and the selected products are characterized by increased functionality and ergonomics. Back to contents</a>
How to decorate the living room windows
The living room is the face of the apartment, so the curtainsshould emphasize the taste of the owners, create a cozy atmosphere and look respectable. If everything is clear with the kitchen, then the question with the living room is ambiguous. Many apartments, for example, one- and two-room apartments, do not have a separate room that would perform the function of receiving guests. Most often, one of the rooms performs an adjacent function. It can be a living room, a bedroom, and a study at the same time. Therefore, when choosing decorative elements for them, this feature must be taken into account. Traditionally, the living room is the place where family members most often spend time together, organize parties and receptions. For this reason, the curtains on the windows in it should have a solemn appearance. But this approach, according to a number of design experts, is outdated. Taking into account their opinion, it is necessary to proceed from the general directions of apartment design. If her rooms are decorated in a traditional style, then the living room will be the same. If family members have their own views on this issue, it is worth trying to give preference to what you want to do. What are the proposals for the living room on the market? The imagination of designers is unrestrained. They present to the buyer the widest selection of fabrics - from classic and techno to modern and hi-tech. It is not easy for the buyer to decide on the whole variety of choices, because not only products in the form of asymmetric curtains and curtains look great, but also the thick curtains and tulles that are familiar to everyone, made in a classic style, make them lean towards a conservative choice. Since it is very easy to make a mistake in this variety, it is worthwhile to buy a room in advance before buying. 
Types of window decoration with short curtains. Proceed from the fact that the curtains in this room will serve as a kind of visiting card that informs guests about the tastes of the owners of the apartment. They are made of dense fabric, which makes special demands for the strength of the cornices. Such curtains are in the form of sets of fabric and tulle products. To enhance the effect, they are supplemented with lambrequins. In order to transform such curtains, they are decorated with clips, fringe, decorated in podkvaty or decorated with other elements. Separately, it is necessary to mention curtains. Their presence increases the effect of solemnity, gives the curtains a finished look, making them rich. This applies not only to curtains, made in the classical style. If they are performed in the style of high-tech, then due to the effect of refraction of the light incident on them, they concentrate on themselves. Back to contents</a>
Curtains in the children's room and bedroom
Choosing curtains for the children's room, proceed from the rule that the fabric in them is of primary importance, but the style of performance carries an additional, secondary function. 
Picking up the curtains in the nursery,attention to the drawing. It should be in harmony with the walls and furniture. Nothing much is needed, stick to the need for simple styles, preferring convenient operation. No piles in the form of multi-layer draperies on the window should not be. Do not resort to the installation of fashion and avant-garde products. The choice should be stopped on tissues that have hypoallergenic properties and are painted in bright colors. In this case, it is possible to combine different shades, colors and textures. If you choose a curtain in the bedroom, stop the choice of those that do not interfere with both night rest and day time. This is suitable thick fabric, which reliably absorbs noise from the street and will cope with the task to muffle excess light.
