How to choose the curtains on the windows in the bedroom, lounge, living room and kitchen

Curtains allow you to create a cozy atmosphere in the house, expand the room or narrow it down and decorate the most ordinary interior. Today we will tell you how to choose the right curtains for each room and what parameters you should pay attention to when buying.

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1. The best manufacturers of curtains
   
2. The most popular types of curtains
3. Curtain selection options
4. Choosing a curtain color
5. Choosing a fabric for curtains
6. Curtain length
7. Which curtains to choose - practical advice
8. How much are the curtains

The best manufacturers of curtains

It is difficult to say which manufacturer is the leader in creating curtains on the windows. There are a huge number of companies engaged in the tailoring of these products, and most of them produce high-quality products. But we can call those manufacturers whose products are most popular among residents of the Russian Federation and CIS countries:

1. Haft;

2. Wisan;

3. Primavera;

4. Amore mio;

5. Garden;

6. RTKS;

7. Zlata korunka;

8. Realtex.

No less often, people order tailoring curtains in the studio, and the choice of material determines the appearance, design and durability of these textiles. Therefore, it is important to buy fabric for curtains from a good manufacturer. The most famous companies in the world that produce luxurious, high-quality and expensive materials are:

1. Rubelli;

2. Etro home collection;

3. Ralph Lauren;

4. Missoni;

5. Nina Campbell;

6. Antico setificio fiorentino;

7. Jim thompson;

8. De le cuona;

9. Lee jofa;

10. Marvic textiles.

The most popular types of curtains

Classic curtains

Traditional curtains - straight sliding curtains of thick fabric, which are often combined with curtains from tulle. They are made from material with a variety of texture and pattern. Often, such products are decorated with lambrequins - drapery of fabric, located on top of the curtains across the entire width of the cornice. Lambrequins hide the eaves and allow you to visually reduce or increase the size of the window.

Virtues

• Suitable for almost all rooms: nursery, living room, bedroom, office.

• Simple care - most curtains can be washed in a typewriter;

• Classic models can be made for all window sizes.

• A large variety of models - curtains can be chosen for almost any style of interior, whether it be modern, classic, country, etc.

disadvantages

• Dense drapes (especially models with complex drapery) with persistent stains should be dry-cleaned.

• Over time, fade and absorb odors.

• Classic curtains tend to accumulate dust.

Roller blinds

These products are sheets of rigid fabric that are wound onto the shaft using manual or automatic control. They are translucent and transparent, and some of them are able to completely block the sunlight.

Such models can be used in any room and be combined with other types of curtains, for example, classic ones.They can be installed on a wall, window frame or in the opening and used for large windows, skylights and windows.

Virtues

• Roller blinds are protected from dust, moisture, dirt and burnout, because treated with a special solution.

• Some models can protect from 100% of the sun's rays - this is important for rooms located on the sunny side.

• They are easy to care for - just clean with a damp cloth or treat with detergents.

disadvantages

• The fragility of the mechanism - may break with frequent and prolonged use.

• Products installed in the opening make it difficult to open a window or vents.

Roman curtains

These models are similar to roll, but they are not screwed onto the shaft, and tuck with lace. When lifting formed wide folds. In their production can be used a variety of materials, including blackout fabric, which fully protects against sunlight.

Virtues

• Perfectly protect the room from the sun and prying eyes.

• Large selection of fasteners - they can be installed on the wall above the window opening, attached to the ceiling or to the window profile.

• These products can be combined with sliding curtains.

• Ease of use - to raise the curtain, you must pull the chain or press the button on the remote control.

disadvantages

• The curtain adjustment mechanism may break.

• Inconvenient to wash. To do this, carefully remove and detach the product from the lifting mechanism, remove the lamellae (hard twigs, which form the folds), wash and repeat the process in the reverse order

Japanese curtains

Japanese curtains or curtains-panels are smooth webs of fabric material, the movement of which along the ledge is regulated by means of a cord or electric drive. The lower part of the curtains has a weighting agent, so folds are not formed on them. They have a concise, strict look, often used to create a minimalist style, avant-garde, and, of course, oriental style in the interior.

Virtues

• Do not accumulate dust.

• Can be used in for the separation of one room into several zones.

• Take up little space in the room.

• Well protected from sunlight.

• Suitable for large windows and large spaces - usually four linens and more are used.

disadvantages

• Not suitable for small windows and small apartments.

French curtains

They are cloths of cloth (flax, silk, polyester, organza, cotton and tulle), the length of which is regulated by means of a rotary chain mechanism. The person pulls the chain, the chain activates the block, which, in turn, pulls the tape attached to the product, lifting it.

French curtains have a beautiful and solemn look thanks to the drape that falls. They are ideally suited to the interior in the style of "classic", "empire" and "baroque".

Virtues

• Suitable for rooms with high ceilings and large windows.

• Well combined with drapes and lambrequins.

• They create an exquisitely luxurious look of the room.

disadvantages

• The sun rays are badly retained, because Sewn from light fabrics.

• Due to the large number of folds accumulate dust.

• Poor fit for small apartments.

Austrian curtains

Austrian curtains are made of silk, veils, polyester, organza or batis, the lower part of which is assembled in horizontal folds, also known as puffs. They are regulated, as well as the French curtains, with the help of a rotary chain mechanism. When the curtains are raised, a greater number of lush folds are formed.

These models are most often sewn from light and translucent models, which gives a special “lightness” to the interior, but can also be sewn from dense materials.

Virtues

• Suitable for large windows and rooms with high walls.

• Take a little space.

• Suitable for almost any space.

disadvantages

• Cost much.

• Collect dust.

Italian curtains

These products are not moved apart completely, but are assembled with special laces, ribbons, buttons, bows and other decorative elements. They are often used in restaurants, theaters and museums.

Virtues

• Great for large windows and large apartments.

• Suitable for non-standard window openings.

• You can choose almost any interior.

disadvantages

• Italian curtains are not appropriate for kitchens and tiny rooms.

• Burn out under the influence of sunlight and collect dust.

What other types of curtains are

In addition to the above types of curtains can be identified:

1. Photo curtains can have a variety of prints. Models with cartoon characters are perfect for children's rooms, landscapes and other types of nature for the bedroom or living room, and floral motifs or “tasty” prints for the kitchen.

2. Balcony curtains are designed specifically for balcony blocks: windows and doors nearby. As a rule, they consist of two curtains - short for a window and long for a door. Most often are made of light, light-transmitting tissues, mainly polyester.

3. Rope (thread) products are usually made from polyester. They are used not only for windows, but also as a partition between rooms.

Curtain selection options

Types of mounts for classic curtains

Grommets

The grommets are plastic or metal rings attached to the slotted holes at the top of the curtains. They are put on the eaves pipe, due to which even horizontal folds are formed all over the canvas.

Curtains with eyelets are easy to move and push, remove before washing and hang. Thanks to the rings, they slowly wear out, and, unlike curtains on hooks, which can easily come off, they are securely attached to the eaves. Moved such curtains with sound.

Cringles can have different colors and even shapes: in the form of a steering wheel, a square, a flower, an animal, etc.

Hinges

Hinged curtains are attached to the eaves with the help of loops sewn to the upper part of the canvas. They are made from the same material as the main product, and can be solid (on both sides attached to the canvas) and unfastened (on the velcro, buttons or buttons). The number of loops depends on the size and weight of the curtains - the heavier the product, the more loops you will need.

Such curtains are suitable for almost all types of eaves. The movement of the canvas is silent, which is a plus if a small child is sleeping in the room. But over time, the loops wear out and need to be replaced.

Ribbon ties

Curtains with ties resemble curtains with loops, but in this case, the canvas must be tied to the cornice. It looks beautiful and tender, so it is often used to create a romantic atmosphere. But to hang such a product, it takes time. In addition, it is important to tie all the tapes in the same way, otherwise the curtain will be “curved”.

Mount-drawstring

Curtains on the drawstring have a special "pocket" in the upper part, which is worn on the eaves. Due to this, the movement of the tissue occurs silently.

Such models are great for decorating kitchen windows, window arches, rooms in a rustic style.

Curtain tape

To the upper part of such models, a ribbon is sewn, which is put on the hooks of the cornice. With it, you can pull the canvas to form vertical folds.

Choosing a curtain color

1. Remember that the products of dark color visually reduce the room, and light shades - increase.

2. Curtains made in bright flashy colors can not be combined with the same bright dominant objects in the room. If the interior of the room and so has a rich color, it is better to stay on solid, neutral curtains.

3. To make the room wider, use two-color cloths with wide horizontal stripes to make already - with vertical ones.

4. Curtains should not completely match the color of the walls. They should have either a darker shade or lighter.

5. For a bedroom, it is best to choose calm and peaceful colors (green, cream, apricot, blue or sand).

6. In the living room, you can choose completely different shades of curtains, as long as they are combined with the design of the room.

7. In the kitchen often choose paintings of light colors, which are well transmitted by the sun's rays.

8. When buying curtains for a child's room, remember that small children love cheerful, bright colors and large prints, and children of adolescence prefer more “adult” dark colors.

Choosing a fabric for curtains

Silk, cotton, tulle, brocade, velor and velvet, organza, as well as polyester, viscose and acrylic are often used in the production of curtains. Curtains made of synthetic materials unpretentious in the care, they long retain their color. Products from natural fabrics are of higher quality, they do not accumulate static electricity, they collect less dust and look richer.

Curtain length

Curtains can be short, to the floor, long and standard:

1. Short curtains are usually used to decorate the bathroom and kitchen, but they also look good in bedrooms and small living rooms. Such models are suitable for small apartments, allowing you to put furniture near the window and thus expand the room. They are perfectly combined with lambrequins, draperies and other decorative elements. In addition, the curtains to the window sill collect less dust, which usually accumulates near the baseboards, and it's easier to take care of them. But they look bad in rooms with low ceilings, because visually make the height even smaller.

2. Standard models are suitable for any room, be it a bedroom, a nursery or a hall. They do not interfere during cleaning, since the distance between the lower edge of the canvas and the floor is 5–6 cm. But it is not recommended to buy them for apartments whose walls are less than 2.5 meters high.

3. Curtains to the floor do not touch the floor - between 1 and 1.5 cm between the bottom edge of the product and the floor. Such models look very nice in living rooms, bedrooms and halls. They visually increase the height of the ceiling and close ugly skirting and old batteries.

4. Curtains lying on the floor look elegant and elegant. They are often used to decorate window openings in bedrooms and living rooms. But too long canvases collect dust and dirt and complicate cleaning. In addition, they are undesirable to use in rooms with animals.

Which curtains to choose - practical advice

1. The kitchen in most apartments is small in size, so it’s better for her to use short curtains that let in well. Roll products will also be an excellent option - they do not stick fat and dirt, and they look very stylish.

2. For the design of windows in the bedroom are often used curtains in the floor and curtains lying on the floor, made of thick fabric, which are well protected from the sun's rays. They can be combined with models of translucent material.

3. If the bedroom or nursery is small, use Roman or roller blinds. So you will save space and protect the baby from the sun.

4. Do not buy curtains lying on the floor for the nursery, otherwise the child may stumble over the ends of the curtains, and the canvases themselves get dirty quickly.

5. Curtains with drapery look good in any room. With their help, you can visually change the size of the room and the shape of the window, hide flaws and "increase" the height of the ceiling.

6. For small windows it is recommended to choose Roman, Austrian and roller blinds.

7. The living room looks good products from dense expensive fabric with lush folds.

8. For the bay window in the living room you should choose Roman, French and Austrian curtains, thanks to which the room will look luxurious.If the bay window is in the kitchen, for its decoration it is better to use roller blinds. Curtains with lambrequins and classic curtains look great on the bay window.

How much are the curtains

1. Prices for curtains can vary from 300 rubles. (for short polyester curtains) up to 65 000 rub. for luxurious classic jacquard curtains.

2. The average budget cost of classic curtains is 2,000–5,000 rubles, but luxury models are much more expensive - 30,000–50,000 rubles.

3. Blinds can be bought for 1,000–5,000 rubles, and electric models will cost you 15,000–20,000 rubles.

4. The average price for Japanese curtains is 1,000–3,000 rubles.

5. The more fabric was used on the curtain, the more expensive it will be. Therefore, the cost of products lying on the floor, models on the curtain tape, Austrian and French curtains will be higher than prices for ordinary straight canvases.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.