You want to add an original twist to the interior, and at the same time prefer comfort in everything. Then you should pay attention to Roman blinds. Moreover, if you are choosing curtains for a child’s room, Roman curtains will be an excellent option, since not every teenager is able to close ordinary curtains smoothly without tearing them or getting them dirty.
Roman blinds will be the optimal solution for a boy or girl’s room, regardless of the size of the room and the style direction of the interior
Hanging Roman blinds in a child's room is an excellent solution; they are lowered using a chain, do not reach the floor itself, this is very convenient when cleaning, and does not require scrupulous care.
Features of Roman curtains in the interior of a children's room
Since they were invented, back in Ancient Rome, the design of Romanesque curtains has not undergone major changes. They were used to protect houses from dust and scorching sun rays.
When raised, the Roman blind forms neat folds, and its design allows you to regulate the amount of natural light in the room
Design:
- An aluminum profile is necessary to protect the mechanism that lifts the blade.
- Pulling mechanism.
- Lifting mechanism.
- Double tape. It holds the curtain material and makes it easy to remove the curtains from the curtain rod if necessary.
- Plumb. A kind of weighting agent that gives the canvas rigidity and maintains its shape.
- Fastening to the cornice.
Roman blind device
Roman blinds will add a stylish accent and coziness to the interior of a children's room. Parents who adhere to the Scandinavian or Art Deco style when arranging a children's room should especially pay special attention to this type of curtains.
Curtains can cover one window, but have several parts. If necessary, there will be an excellent opportunity to lift only one part of the curtain, for example, to ventilate. It is also convenient in bright sunlight; you can leave closed those parts of the curtains on which the bright rays of the sun directly fall, and open the rest. In this case, you are not afraid of excessive insolation.
Roman blinds can be chosen to suit any interior style
Advantages of Roman blinds in a children's room:
- The best option for allergy sufferers. This type of curtain collects a minimal amount of dust, which can negatively affect children in general, and even more so for allergy sufferers. And the small amount of dust that settles is easily removed by washing. Removing the material from the cornice will take no more than one minute.
- Many manufacturers treat curtains with a hypoallergenic solution that does not allow dust to settle on the canvas. German manufacturers are mainly famous for this approach.
- Safety. Children, both boys and girls, are often very energetic, and without noticing a long curtain, they can accidentally, getting entangled in it, slip, get caught in the curtains and destroy the curtain rod on themselves. In other words, standard curtains are quite dangerous, which cannot be said about Roman curtains. Their length, as a rule, reaches the windowsill. They are completely inaccessible for children.
- Illumination. The throughput of Roman blinds is optimal for both daylight and the penetration of electrical light at night. When the curtains are opened, the room is illuminated as much as possible, since the curtains do not shade the window at all. And at any time you can edit the lighting of the room by raising or lowering the curtains to the required height.
- Practicality. Romanesque curtains do not require a large amount of fabric. They are distinguished by simplicity and conciseness. They are very easy to remove, wash and dry. Children often, not paying attention to the cleanliness of their hands, grab the curtains, so on classic curtains you can easily find traces of jam, plasticine, paints, chocolate, as well as greasy marks. If after frequent washing the fabric loses its color qualities, then buying new ones will not hurt your pocket at all. For active children and teenagers, Roman blinds for a children's room are the best idea.
- Aesthetics. Psychologists recommend making a child’s room full of bright colors, which has a very positive effect on the child’s perception of the world and on his psychological development.
Basic fastening methods
The methods of fastening Roman structures are very diverse, which allows them to be used in completely different rooms. So, they can be attached to the wall above the window, directly to the window frame (if there are several sections, to each of them separately), to the ceiling or side cornice (option for dormer windows).
The set of Roman blinds must include a cornice, which can be one of three types:
- classic;
- mini;
- bevel.
The classic cornice allows you to hang curtains up to one and a half meters wide and up to two meters long. At the same time, it is able to withstand quite an impressive weight of the canvas. Naturally, such a cornice is chosen for living rooms and bedrooms.
A mini curtain rod is used for straight curtains that are attached directly to the window frame (to each section). Cornices of the “bevel” type are always chosen for dormer windows or for others with irregular, non-standard geometry. The lifting mechanism with such a cornice can be installed at an angle of forty-five degrees.
In addition to the above options, Roman blinds in the bedroom, living room, kitchen, and nursery can be attached using Velcro, drawstrings and separately sewn rings, special tapes that already contain loops, attached to the wrong side of the fabric with hooks.
The variety of fastenings allows you to purchase curtains in different versions - with cornices or separately from them. If you wish, you can sew Roman curtains yourself and choose the mounting method that suits the style of the interior of the room.
Choosing a color palette for Roman blinds
There are many factors to consider when choosing a color palette. The style and color scheme will be directly influenced by whose room it is, a girl’s or a boy’s, a small child’s or a teenager’s. Is the room sufficiently lit or is it on the shady side?
For a spacious room in pastel colors, you can choose bright curtains
For a small room or with insufficient natural light, it is better to choose light-colored fabrics
When choosing a color, try not to focus on pink and blue tones. Psychologists recommend not to succumb to stereotypes.
For a girl, it is better to choose delicate, pastel colors of any shade, not necessarily soft pink or soft purple; there are examples of excellent rooms for girls in pastel green tones, as well as soft blue and peach shades.
Curtains with floral or other simple patterns are most often chosen for a girl’s room.
All of the listed curtain colors will also suit boys; you should also not exclude eye-catching colors, as well as all kinds of prints.
Boys usually like blue, brown or gray shades
Color scheme for children's
Any colors and shades are suitable for a child's room. The only exceptions are those that keep the child’s psyche in tension, for example:
- bright red;
- black;
- neon in different shades;
- rich purple.
Remember that the color scheme should be such that the child relaxes in his room. But at the same time, you also need a sufficient number of bright elements that will stimulate it.
All pastel shades, different versions of green, blue, and yellow are suitable for a child's room. As a base color you can use beige, gray, ash, light pink, peach.
It is better to place accents pointwise - in the form of small photo wallpapers, decor, bright furniture elements. But curtains are used as an accent with caution - only if the room is spacious. When there is little space, it is better to make the window neutral and add more light and lightness using its design.
Choosing curtains depending on the age of the child
The choice of colors also depends on the age of the child. For preschool children, it is important to have a variety of colors to stimulate the thought process. But on younger schoolchildren, on the contrary, the variety of bright colors has a rather negative effect, stimulating their psyche and promoting restless sleep. Let's take a closer look.
A correctly selected curtain is an indicator of true taste in style.
Roman blinds for newborns
Newborn rooms are most often decorated in light and natural colors. The room should be soothing, so the curtains are selected in pastel colors so that nothing prevents the small child from falling asleep and enjoying his sleep.
For a room with a newborn, the optimal solution would be double Roman curtains, consisting of two sheets - translucent tulle and dense opaque material.
For children from 3 to 11 years old, colored curtains are recommended, using various colors and prints, but in no case very bright ones. Choose intricate multi-colored prints on the curtains so that your child can thoughtfully look at them while falling asleep and waking up.
Geometric prints add originality and make the interior more interesting.
For schoolchildren
Schoolchildren over 12 years old can choose the brightest and most contrasting shades without hesitation. Bright curtains will have a beneficial effect on the child’s activity, the development of his imagination, and your child will really like a room that is in perfect harmony with bright curtains.
Bright yellow curtain with white garters in a school-age girl’s room
For a teenager
Modern teenagers prefer rooms decorated in a certain style. More often this is a room in pastel colors with a bright accent. Therefore, you can choose either curtains in soothing tones or ones that contrast brightly with the main color scheme of the room.
For a teenage boy, it is better to choose classic solid colors
Curtain materials
There are woven and non-woven materials used in Roman shades. Both options have their advantages. Natural woven materials such as cotton, linen, chintz are suitable for a children's room. They are environmentally friendly, have different densities, and the range is rich in prints. The downside is that the material shrinks when washed. And the relief of the structure can contribute to the collection of dust and fading when exposed to direct sunlight. Nonwovens:
Decoration options for Roman blinds
As a design solution, you can perfectly combine drapes and Roman blinds at the same time. Such options look original and very functional.
A harmonious combination of a plain Roman blind with a striped curtain
If you want to add airiness and lightness to the children's room, use the option of combining plain Romanesque curtains, on top of which transparent and delicate tulle will flow in the same tone.
The combination of Roman blinds with tulle looks very dignified and organic
The same combination of Romanesque curtains, but with thicker tulle, will look extravagant. The effect will be completely different, not so airy, but equally original. The combination of matte textures in a classic style will add a touch of elegance to the interior, and flashy bright plain matte curtains will create a positive, youthful and energetic atmosphere.
Varieties
The species diversity of Roman blinds is distinguished by the method of control. The curtain is raised or lowered with a single chain or pull of the laces. Among other things, the assembly is fixed at the desired height. However, curtains are conventionally presented in the form of classic and cascade models.
Classic Roman
Plastic models have been produced for a long time. However, the curtains often broke, so manufacturers switched to a fabric format, leaving the same control mechanism. The curtains are gathered into horizontal folds. When lowered, the curtains look like regular curtains without folds.
Classic Roman blinds can be fabric or plastic
For style solutions, they are used in classic, Provence and modern styles. To clean the curtains, you must either remove the entire fastening mechanism for disassembly, or clean it yourself using a brush.
At the time of removal and disassembly of the mechanism, it is necessary to fix the sequence of parts.
Cascade
Roman blinds are completely fabric type. There is no plastic in the design of the mechanism, it is present only in the attachment to the frame. In appearance they resemble a corrugated or wavy surface when opened. Assembly occurs by tightening the chain or laces. Sometimes the gathers are only on one side of the curtains or along the edges of the curtains.
To clean, simply remove the fabric from the mount. The curtains have a water-repellent property and do not fade in the sun. Usually this type is purchased for the bedroom, but they also fit well into the interior.
When opened, cascading curtains have a wavy surface
Photos of children's room design with Roman blinds
If the child is a schoolchild, talk to him in advance, discuss which colors are pleasant to him and which ones cause negative emotions. Get advice on whether he wants to see images of his favorite cartoon characters in the room or whether he would like a monochromatic design for his favorite corner. Also with a teenager, it is important to take into account the child’s opinion. This is his room, and he will spend more time in it. Try to combine your knowledge and preferences with the wishes of the child himself.
Canvases decorated with fringe, bows, ribbons or other decor look much more attractive
A competent color scheme is responsible for the emotional comfort of your child
Roman blinds with photo printing help create an original design for a children's room.
Design ideas and patterns for curtains
As we have already said, the good thing about Roman blinds is that they can be decorated in any way. Different designs are suitable for them:
- animals and plants;
- heroes of books, fairy tales and comics;
- geometric shapes and abstractions;
- oriental motifs and ornate elements;
- full-fledged pictures of any complexity (photo curtains).
Both parents and children themselves have room for imagination.
Photo ideas for decorating windows with rims in children's rooms
Examples of curtains for a teenager
The transitional adolescence of a child is characterized by frequent changes of interests and search for oneself. During this difficult period of life, it is worth giving the teenager freedom of expression. An obvious and easy way to express your state of mind is creativity. The surrounding interior should bring joy to the child and be a comfortable place to spend leisure time.
For a teenager's room, use solid colors when decorating the window. If the main accessories are paintings, bed linen, blankets, pillows, carpet, photo frames, then plain curtains will become the basic background for self-expression. The use of natural shades and fabrics in a teenage room will play up the country style for young girls. Darker shades are a loft style for boys.
Features and Benefits
Since Roman blinds are a relatively new trend, the name is still a mystery to most consumers. In short, Roman blinds are a kind of analogue of blinds or roller blinds, only made not from separate synthetic elements, but from a single piece of fabric. Like roller blinds, this solution allows you to close the window only partially, descending from top to bottom to the level chosen by the owner, but due to its woven nature, this model, of course, looks much more aesthetically pleasing. If necessary, Roman blinds go well with tulle and curtains.
If we highlight specific reasons why such curtains should be chosen for a nursery, you should pay attention to the following points:
- This solution is very practical . For the manufacture of curtains, fabrics with dust-repellent properties are usually used, so they do not require frequent care, and the procedure itself is not complicated.
- Roman blinds will fit perfectly into any interior , since they can be sewn from absolutely any fabric. This allows you to choose the most unexpected colors, patterns and images, and also get the desired effect by choosing a fabric with certain properties. For example, a finished curtain can transmit light, but diffuse it a little to rest the eyes, or it can be thick and reliably protect the room not only from light, but also from extraneous sounds from the street.
- The design of Roman blinds itself is versatile enough to fit into any style. They look appropriate both in a fairy-tale interior and in a high-tech room.
- Sewing Roman curtains requires a relatively small amount of fabric , in addition, it does not have to be luxurious, so the final cost of the product, even if made to order, will be pleasantly surprising.
- Installing curtains is a fairly simple process, any owner can handle it . Removing it for washing is just as easy, so it is very easy to clean. The ease of handling the curtain allows you to change it not even once every few years, but almost every week, constantly choosing one or another option to suit your mood. Naturally, adjusting the window closing level is also not difficult, so the small owner of the room can easily cope with this task without outside help.
Colors and prints
The choice of color largely depends on the style of the room as a whole. The main tone of the window textiles must be harmoniously combined with the color of the wall decoration - in this case, it is advisable to choose not the same or similar shade, but just a contrasting one.
As for colors, the main thing here is not to give in to stereotypes. Do you think blue is best for a boy and pink for a girl? Modern psychologists often think the opposite, so pay attention to other colors. As for girls, they will appreciate any delicate shades, and if pastel and lilac tones are generally recognized, then all the others can also come in very handy. You can also choose almost all colors for a boy’s room, except perhaps pink and lilac, but less delicate colors are allowed and even recommended - give preference to sharper tones.
A Roman blind does not have to be a single color - it can be decorated with a print, but the overall palette should be harmonious, blend with the surrounding interior and not give the impression of being overly tacky. It is necessary to choose an image based on the age characteristics and personal preferences of the child.
Ideas for combining with tulle
This combination looks simply great; Roman blinds and curtains harmoniously complement each other and look very organic.
New products on the market in 2022
Models in classic colors are popular this year. You can often find combinations of striped materials against the overall monochrome light background of the room. Also on sale are photos of new items - models with prints from popular cartoons and fairy tales.
Translucent models are used as tulle, combining them with curtains and even dense fabrics, emphasizing the classicism in the room.
You can buy high-quality models in specialized stores. Only trusted suppliers can guarantee long service life and low material wear.
