Where to start decorating curtains
Adding decorative elements to your home interior is a great idea. A talented needlewoman will need sewing skills before starting work.
To sew curtains you will need a sewing machine and appropriate fabric. It is recommended to attend a master class on sewing curtains with your own hands, where experienced craftsmen will share the skills and secrets of their craft.
Fabric selection
When choosing a fabric, you first need to decide on the main color so that it blends harmoniously with the overall color palette of the room. Texture is important, depending on the composition of the fabric, its density and weight. Curtains must be durable and abrasion resistant.
When purchasing material, weigh everything carefully. It should be selected depending on the type of room in which it will be used.
- Light curtains made of cotton or linen are better suited for the kitchen, that is, made of natural material that is easy to care for. It is not recommended to use synthetic materials in this room.
- In the bedroom it is better to use gentle and calm colors. It is advisable to have a dense blackout without patterns to prevent bright street light. The idea is also applicable for summer terraces. The photo shows an open veranda, decorated with curtains that also prevent direct sunlight.
- Curtains for the living room should be light and airy, visually expanding the space. But you can use options to darken the room, which can make it cozy and discreet.
In a children's room, bright and light colors are better combined. Here use environmentally friendly and safe material made from natural fabric.
Lambrequins
Semicircular details make them similar in texture and color to the main curtains. Lambrequins are drapery that is attached to the cornice or directly to the curtain. They look great in rooms with large ceilings, making it look like a medieval castle.
Such products are sewn from the same fabric as curtains. You can choose materials of a different density of a similar tone. Interesting effects are obtained when choosing fabric of contrasting colors. With a skillful combination of colors and types of fabrics, real masterpieces are obtained.
The shape of the product can be different, it combines perfectly with other decorative elements. Lambrequins are of the following types:
- fabric;
- hard;
- combined.
The fabric part is made of soft fabric, fixed on top of the fabric. Decorating curtains with fabric is very popular. Soft lambrequins have swags and folds. Rigid parts require special fastening; they are made for rooms decorated in a strict style.
Lambrequins are suitable for bedrooms, children's rooms, and living rooms. They are found in classic interiors, apartments in Baroque, Empire, and Art Deco styles.
Jabot is a drapery with a beveled edge, which is placed on the side of the lambrequin. For such an element, translucent materials or dense fabrics that drape well are purchased. The mold is often placed in the center of the window; in complex structures, paired parts can be attached.
Curtain decor for the kitchen
We offer step-by-step curtain decor for beginners. This technique is applicable to the design of kitchens with any interior. Having studied it thoroughly, it will not be difficult for you to sew them yourself.
- Determine the length and width of the window opening.
- Using the data received, make a pattern. It is better for a novice master to start with one curtain.
- Leave an allowance of 2 cm on the sides, 8 cm on the top and 3 cm on the bottom.
- Use thread of the same tone as the fabric.
- Finish the edges of the curtains.
- Start working on the top edge for the curtain. Fold it 2 times 4 cm and sew.
- Now thread the hook braid 1.5 cm from the top edge.
- Machine stitch the remaining seams.
Traditionally, two curtains are embroidered for kitchens. The technique is the same, only the halves will be twice the size.
Electric garlands
All over the world, garlands are used in interiors all year round, and not just during the New Year holidays. They add magic to the atmosphere of the room, easily transforming the space.
If for some reason you don’t like candles, lights with warm light will help you create a romantic mood or get in the mood for sleep - you just need to hang the garland on the cornice, frame the window opening or hang it down the curtains.
Trendy ideas for decorating a nursery
Now we will give several ways to decorate curtains for a nursery. In fact, there is nothing complicated here, you just need to stock up on the necessary material. By showing a creative approach, the room will become bright and unique. You can involve your young beauty in the work.
- A brightly colored lambrequin to match the furniture will help you achieve dramatic changes.
- Fabrics of similar shades will look good on chair covers.
- Fairy-tale characters can serve as an excellent decoration for curtains.
- To do this, draw funny animals or pirates on cardboard.
- Cut them out and hang them on the curtain so that your baby can easily remove them without tearing the fabric.
In a child's room, curtains can be decorated with colorful numbers and letters so that the baby can develop and learn new things.
Try using any motif as a good decoration:
- Flora with flowers and leaves;
- Fauna with birds, ladybugs and butterflies;
- Geometric shapes from squares, triangles, circles.
Boudoir rooms for little princesses look good with appliqués on the curtains. The decor with ribbons, bows or beads looks harmonious. If the room belongs to a boy, then it would be appropriate to use a marine or space theme on the curtains.
Decorating curtains in the living room
One of the popular options for decorating curtains in the living room is decorating with a homemade lambrequin to match the main curtain. But you can create an amazing game of contrasts.
- A lambrequin of any shade present in the living room interior will suit white curtains.
- A good example is in the photo, where a lilac accent is created under a purple vase and sofa cushions.
- The idea of such decoration is applicable only in rooms with high ceilings, otherwise it will create an oppressive atmosphere.
- Another great solution is a flounce sewn at the bottom, which covers well the frayed edge of the curtain.
- For this, decorations in the form of tassels, fringes, ribbons, cords and ribbons are used. Each of them can revive the overall atmosphere and add freshness.
Compositions of tiebacks will help make curtains more refined and more refined. Gold or silver holders look impressive on dark, heavy fabric. The design with a satin or brocade ribbon looks great.
If desired, the decor can be decorated with tassels, fringe or crystals.
Unusual pickups
For connoisseurs of a more modern and even brutal style, tiebacks made from improvised materials are suitable. Don't limit your imagination: any materials can be used to create eye-catching decorations - from thick rope or jute rope to metal chains.
Another impressive option is a leather belt that will fit perfectly into the loft style.
Curtain decor for the bedroom
The atmosphere in the bedroom should be conducive to quality and healthy rest. Therefore, the use of bright accessories for curtains would be inappropriate here. There are many ideas and instructions for decorating curtains in bedrooms. We present the most relevant of them.
- The most win-win option is to refresh the interior with lambrequins or tiebacks, which can be successfully combined with each other. The main thing is that they are discreet, look elegant and noble. A moderate color scheme is very important.
- When decorating curtains with your own hands, try to add some delicate and eye-pleasing little things in the form of birds and butterflies. Or an original fabric brooch, which you can also make yourself.
- Accessories that are relevant for the current time of year look interesting on the curtain. For example, an autumn theme with applications of leaves and textile flowers. To create a full autumn atmosphere, place a coffee table near the window with a basket filled with ripe apples.
For other seasons, you can come up with something original yourself. If you can’t come up with an idea and implement it yourself, involve your loved ones. The joint creative process will remain a pleasant memory for a long time.
For a low window
If a window is too close to the floor, it creates a gap between it and the ceiling, giving the appearance of a “flattened” space.
We invite you to find out how to decorate a low-lying window with curtains in a modern way. This will help make the room more harmonious.
Craftsmen recommend placing the cornice much higher than the window, or resorting to a little trick: making a drawstring or eyelets for the curtains.
Advice! To correct the problem, you should use curtains with small patterns. It can be ethnic motifs or a small floral print.
