If you are tired of the usual window decoration with ordinary day and night curtains, and you want to quickly change the appearance of the curtains in the bedroom, then resort to the help of lambrequins. Since this is an additional finishing element, it can be easily hung and just as easily removed.
Lambrequins for curtains in bedrooms have been around for a long time and, it would seem, should already go out of fashion, but their relevance does not fade. On the contrary, new models and forms of use are emerging. And this suggests that these jewelry will continue to be worn. This means you should sew them, buy them and hang them in your cozy room.
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TOP 6 tips on how to choose the right lambrequin
The design of the window depends on the interior of the kitchen. Everything matters: the size of the room, the height of the ceilings, the kitchen furniture, the color scheme of the furnishings.
Choosing a lambrequin correctly
Is a lambrequin noticeable in the kitchen?
If you think that window decoration will remain invisible to, for example, guests, then you are mistaken. Someone who comes into your kitchen may not pay attention to the color of the countertop and the appearance of the stove, but he will definitely glance at the window with the lambrequin. This leads to the conclusion that the design of the window opening cannot be neglected.
Make it visible to guests
In the kitchen, as in any room, everything should be harmonious. If you have a large set with spectacular surfaces, the window design must match - modesty will simply be inappropriate.
Conversely, an overly pretentious lambrequin in a modest interior can also become a dissonance.
Budget for a rich kitchen
Colors and shades
The color of the lambrequin is determined by the overall color scheme of the interior. Depending on whether the window should play the role of an accent, a suitable shade is selected.
The color depends on the interior color scheme
It can affect the visual perception of the entire kitchen and the window in particular. Depending on the embodiment, the window may appear larger or smaller, taller or wider.
The visualization of the window depends on it
Bright shades are perceived as more expressive; they can stand out in contrast against the background of neutral colors of walls and furniture.
By using light, neutral shades for the lambrequin and curtains, which are the same as the rest of the interior, you can get the “blurred boundaries” effect that has become popular in recent years.
To decorate or not to decorate
The decorations include the following accessories:
- ruffles;
- fringe;
- brushes;
- cords;
- beads;
- artificial flowers, etc.
Choose any accessory
How not to overdo it with sizes
What size should it be? Large width or length is not always a plus. The optimal width of the panel is considered to be no more than a quarter of the height of the curtain. The finished length is the size of the cornice.
Ideal size for kitchen window
Which form is better
Which shape is preferable for the kitchen? For a small kitchen, of course, simple. Since textiles here are washed much more often than in other rooms, the use of too large structures will be fraught with difficulties in caring for them.
Simple lambrequin - easy care
Hard ones can be recommended for large kitchens and those that are combined with a dining room or living room. In this case, the presence of a good hood becomes almost a mandatory requirement.
Tough for a large kitchen
The style of the room determines how the lambrequin will look. Only if it matches the style direction, it will become a fashionable accent that will emphasize the thoughtfulness of the interior.
Therefore, we move on to the next stage - selection for a specific style.
Selecting a lambrequin for a specific style
The interior style determines the window design
Almost any style can be used for the kitchen. But it must be combined with the design of the rest of the premises, meet the financial capabilities, internal needs of the family, be comfortable and beautiful.
Short lambrequin over the sink
Most often, one of three directions is selected for the kitchen:
Country style kitchen window
The style of the kitchen can be with bright accents or completely in black and white. Traditional furniture is combined with warm shades of classic colors of curtains and lambrequins. The colors chosen are checkered, striped or plain material.
White kitchen with black accents
Country styles make it possible to embody a simple style of window decoration. These areas of interior design are natural, absorbing all the best from the ethnicity of America or Europe.
Country styles make it possible to embody a simple window design style
A lambrequin in the spirit of Slavic traditions can be decorated with folk-style embroidery or hemstitching. Light, lightweight natural fabrics will be very harmonious in the design of such a kitchen.
Provence styling allows you to choose plain fabrics in natural colors or with unobtrusive prints - small flowers.
Lambrequin in the spirit of Slavic traditions
Peculiarities
When choosing a lambrequin, you need to have excellent, impeccable taste, because you will have to take into account the combination of texture, color and composition.
The lambrequin in the bedroom should be in harmony with the interior and emphasize the main idea of the room. At the same time, it serves to fulfill an accent task, and if executed correctly, it is also functional - it creates additional shading from the sun and night light from lanterns.
A characteristic feature is that it cannot be moved apart, raised or lowered. It can be permanently attached, but it is better to give preference to more practical removable models.
Finishing elements for lambrequins
To create a rich composition, designers use various accessories in addition to fabric:
- cords with tassels;
- fringe;
- embroidery (cutwork and others);
- lace;
- applications.
In addition, beautiful lambrequins can be additionally trimmed with rhinestones or synthetic crystals of different colors and shapes.
Cords with tassels are used to diversify the composition. They are a good addition to the throw, and also enhance the aesthetic effect in soft draperies.
For rigid compositions, appliqués are suitable, as is lace trim.
When choosing accessories, you should take into account that the abundance of elements will make the lambrequin heavy. And small details can get lost among the abundance of folds of drapery.
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Tips for choosing
Proper proportions of curtains and lambrequins for the bedroom will help expand the space or increase the height of the ceilings. The main danger lies in the temptation to overload the window with lambrequins. Therefore, if you focus on color, you don’t need to get carried away with complex styles, draperies and trims.
If the emphasis is on form, then you will need to use muted shades. An openwork lambrequin will only be combined with smooth textures. The colored pattern of the curtains will create a feeling of overload.
Structurally complex lambrequins made from several fragments, with lush assemblies, should be supported by small textile decor - pillows, bedspreads, covers or furniture upholstery.
Soft and combined lambrequins
For classics (Baroque, Rococo, Empire style, etc.) with a lot of decorations and rich decorative elements, soft and combined lambrequins are more suitable. There is room for your imagination to run wild here. You can make a lambrequin in a fold. This can be a “bow”, pleated, softly laid and falling horizontal folds. This cornice decor can be monochrome (one color) or two-color or even three-color. It is important that the colors combine well and harmonize with the color of the curtain or curtain. For example, a combination of soft millet with deep and rich lilac, the color of young grass with malachite, sand or soft pink with chocolate, etc. There are countless options here.
In the decor for the bedroom window opening, you can repeat the design of the canopy above the bed.
Beautiful lambrequins combined with curtains draped with soft folds will create more comfort and at the same time add charm and elegance to your bedroom.
Soft lambrequins are suitable for decorating any living room. Delicate, airy folds of drapery look elegant in any interior design style.
Soft lambrequins on the windows are interesting with their contrasting edging in a noble red color.
The elegance of plain lambrequins made of heavy dense fabric is emphasized with the help of correctly positioned spotlights.
How to choose fabric
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The lambrequin in the bedroom should be combined with the main type of fabric on the windows. The sleeping room will be well shaded. Therefore, thick curtains are hung in it to prevent light from passing through. The material can also be opaque and heavy.
Thick silk, satin, velvet, tapestry and brocade as a window frame will make your bedroom look like luxurious royal chambers or Scheherazade's palace.
However, the fashion trend of playing with contrast also applies to this bedroom accessory. If you put thin flowing tulle, chiffon, tulle or draped organza on top of thick curtains, you will get an emphatically delicate, elegant and airy interior.
Soft folds from a veil look very cute, especially if its color is made in a fashionable smooth transition of color - amber. A lambrequin made of transparent white or delicate pastel organza colors looks aristocratic and at the same time light.
How to choose window decor depending on the interior style, gender and age of the owner
The final look of the bedroom largely depends on how well the textiles are chosen. Depending on the overall style of the room, a window design is developed:
- for a bedroom in a classic style, the addition will be classic lambrequins in the form of ties or swags, as well as multi-row products with complex and unusual weaves, trimmed with tassels and fringe;
The combined lambrequin perfectly complements the classic interior - the romantic interior will be decorated with lambrequins of soft shapes and delicate draperies made of light, airy fabrics;
Svagi and chill molds add lightness to a romantic interior - for Provence, pastel-colored curtains with small floral patterns and trim with colored edging or ruffles and frills are suitable; A bedspread and curtains made from the same fabric with a large pattern are ideal for a Provence-style interior
- if the bedroom is decorated in art deco or baroque style, give preference to elegant draperies, complex designs with exquisite decor - rhinestones, stones, luxurious shimmering fabrics; The luxury of beige fabric is emphasized by the brown edging along the edge of the lambrequin
- modern styles are the most laconic and characterized by simplicity and a minimum of details, so rigid-shaped lambrequins without finishing, emphasizing the depth of color, as well as products with photo prints and neat openwork trim would be appropriate.
The openwork light lambrequin looks elegant and modern
It is equally important to take into account the age and preferences of the owners:
- for a romantic girl, multi-layer curtains with drapery and openwork lambrequin in light, delicate colors are ideal; Airy organza perfectly complements a set of curtains
- in a teenager’s bedroom, hang curtains made of fabric with a geometric pattern or a checkered pattern, decorate them with a lambrequin with an applique or border;
A lambrequin in a contrasting color goes well with a Roman blind - for a girl, choose an interesting decor for a lambrequin; Bright floral motifs are used to decorate a child’s room.
- decorate the men's bedroom with thick, plain curtains of a laconic design and simple shape, use contrasting trim;
To decorate the window in the men's bedroom, use swags made of light fabric in a color contrasting with the main curtains. - for a married couple, choose calm, neutral tones, a more strict and without much sophistication design.
Calm colors are perfect for a couple's bedroom
It is important that the owner of the bedroom feels comfortable and cozy spending time in it.
How to choose
The color and texture of curtains usually have something in common with lambrequins. They are made from the same or similar fabric. The ideal would be a combination of three colors, but no more than a similar color scheme.
A contrasting lambrequin looks accentuated if its color is repeated in other details of the bedroom interior. The openwork lambrequin, which is also now at the peak of popularity, looks very unusual.
When choosing, do not forget about the size of the bedroom. If it is small, then the lambrequin should not be heavy and bulky. For a small room, a translucent, narrow swag or asymmetrical waves are suitable.
Fabric selection
To make the right choice, you must first take into account the purpose of the room. For a kitchen where there is high air humidity with grease particles, you need to choose fabrics that can easily withstand repeated washing and ironing. Fabrics with water-repellent, dirt-repellent, and fire-resistant impregnation are well suited here.
Caring for a hard lambrequin is much more difficult, since it cannot be washed in a washing machine. Therefore, it is chosen for the kitchen only if the window is located far enough from the work area.
Fabrics for lambrequins in bathrooms and kitchens must be breathable and resistant to fading. They should transmit light well and not absorb odors. Thick curtain fabrics, which absorb all odors and water and give a solemn appearance to the room, are completely unsuitable for these rooms.
How to combine lambrequins with the style of the room
Lambrequin, contrary to prejudice, can be combined not only with classics. Thanks to its diversity, it can easily fit into a country style, Provence, a modern or romantic interior, a marine or oriental design.
This may seem strange, but the lambrequin does not contradict even minimalism. True, then you will have to abandon other traditional components - thick curtains or tulle. In some situations, it will become an independent unit; it can be hung without curtains at all, framing a panoramic window, the door from the bedroom to the balcony or terrace.
Of course, pompous Baroque or Rococo cannot do without it. Soft lines suit the sophisticated and whimsical art deco. And high-tech can be supported by an asymmetrical lambrequin with a cascade.
Curtains with lambrequin in the living room
Exactly the same as other accessories, curtains with lambrequins are made in different styles and directions.
Classic curtains in the living room involve the use of straight styles and fabrics with soft folds. In such an interior, lambrequins are tied on both sides with bows, laces and other accessories, which are often decorated in the color of the lambrequin. In most cases, such decorations are used together with tulle curtains.
Combining this style with other interior trends, you can use colorful and sophisticated curtains, despite the severity of the classics. It is also possible to combine these curtains with the following styles: Baroque, Victorian and Rococo.
Modernism is distinguished by its fluidity and dynamics. Heavy curtains are almost never used in this style. Too bright colors are also prohibited. Characteristic features of this style: various figures, drawings of unusual animals and curved lines.
In such an interior, only light fabrics in light colors are used. Folds and draperies are no exception.
High-tech curtains give the room ergonomics and comfort, which many other interior options cannot boast of. Both the canvas and the lambrequins in this case should not have too flashy accessories, because this is a simple and clear style. High-tech implies the use of clear lines in all aspects.
Models
Models of curtains for the bedroom with lambrequins very successfully emphasize the style of the room, give a feeling of coziness and comfort, which contribute to good rest.
The choice of model - from modern to classic - can be dictated solely by the taste of the owners or have a practical function, hide shortcomings and highlight the advantages of the bedroom.
In the room where we spend the night, soft models are appropriate. Their drapery hides extraneous noise; options with a dense base do a good job of shading. Vertical decorations in the form of frills and ties, as well as asymmetrical options, each solve the problem of adjusting the space in their own way.
What parts does it consist of?
Lambrequin is considered a complex structure. It may consist of one or more parts. The specificity of the composition is determined by the design requirements.
Design requirements - design complexity
Components
Bright lambrequin with asymmetrical swag in the kitchen
Frill element in the kitchen
Lambrequin to match the kitchen
Buffs add volume to the window design
Appearance depends on style requirements
To the bedroom on one side
Bedroom decorating ideas don't end with straight-up swags. Asymmetry, if used wisely, will serve you well. In this case, the curtains can be straight or gathered on one side.
An asymmetrical lambrequin will be well complemented by a tie and a cascade on opposite sides. You can also play with the idea using graceful shifts of flowing fabric, which will create the effect of multi-layering and slight carelessness, like a woman’s veil scarf fluttering in the wind.
Lambrequins and curtains: choosing the best combination
Good compatibility is an important requirement, compliance with which allows these interior elements to look organic, complementing each other.
The best combination is a lambrequin with curtains
Roman curtains
This type of curtain can be combined not only with lambrequins, but also with curtains. The laconicism of Roman blinds is especially in demand in small kitchens, as they do not protrude beyond the window level and look very neat.
The laconicism of Roman blinds is especially in demand in small kitchens
In this version, it should be just as laconic and restrained. Roman blinds go very well with rigid small lambrequins in the same color scheme as the curtains themselves.
Laconic and discreet
Classic
The classic interior allows you to use both soft and hard lambrequin designs in combination with fabric curtains. At the same time, simple in form, it favorably emphasizes the beautiful gathers on the curtains and their unobtrusive aesthetics.
Elegant aesthetics in curtain assembly
Soft varieties make it possible to enliven the appearance of curtains, adding a touch of romance to them.
Ideal curtain design for a bright kitchen
Roller blinds
This option is in demand on the first floors of houses and in those rooms that require shading from the bright sun. In combination with roller blinds, they perform an aesthetic function, softening the neutral look of the curtains.
The option is in demand on the first floors of houses
Colored curtains
Curtains on the windows can match the colors of the furniture, textiles and wall decoration or look much brighter. In this case, it should be in the same colors as the main curtain. Here it will look beautiful with a rigid base or with a combined model, especially with a large window size.
Curtains on the windows can match the colors of the furniture
Tulle and openwork
Tulle in the kitchen can easily drape due to its weightlessness. A lambrequin will help balance the upper part of the window with the interior, combining the entire composition into one.
Balanced composition on the kitchen window
Curtains-cafe
Covering only the lower half of the window, they combine well with soft and hard structures. This appearance of the windows is suitable for the country style in the interior.
Country trends in the interior
Blinds
The practicality of blinds allows them to be used not only in living rooms, but also in the kitchen. They create good protection from the sun, which makes them indispensable for southern windows. In this case, arched lambrequins will make an excellent combination with blinds.
Kinds
With all the external diversity and uniqueness, several basic designs can be distinguished. Bando looks good on non-standard windows - bay windows, corner ones, and emphasizes the breadth of panoramic windows. In rooms with low ceilings or sloping attic ceilings, this will not be the best option.
Soft
The most beautiful and most common type of lambrequin. It hangs in soft or fixed folds, waves, great for the bedroom, but requires delicate handling.
For soft decoration, flowing, well-draped fabrics are used, most often the same ones from which the curtains themselves are made. So the composition looks complete and harmonious.
Hard bandeau
A lambrequin on a rigid frame is called a bandeau. The word comes from French and means a bandage or strip of cloth. But in addition to being an element of women's clothing, the bandeau serves as a beautiful accessory for the window.
It is more suitable for the hall and less appropriate in bedrooms, unless you want to keep the room in a simple style. The practicality of the bandeau is that it is attached with Velcro and can be easily removed, but washing the product is contraindicated, as it can lose its shape. Dry cleaning only suits him.
There are also models that are attached to the cornices permanently - with glue.
Combined
This type combines the previous two. Due to their layering, combined lambrequins in the bedroom create a feeling of spaciousness and additional space. The selection of materials is carried out especially carefully. This option is suitable for spacious bedrooms with tall, large windows.
How to care for lambrequins, can they be washed?
Even the location under the very ceiling in the bedroom does not save the lambrequin curtains from contamination, and the owners from including them in the cleaning list, because the dust present everywhere also settles there, certainly affecting the appearance of the thing. Accordingly, for a presentable appearance, this element should also be cleaned in a timely manner. It is worth noting that regular care allows you to delay the time of washing.
The cleaning method depends on how exactly the decor item is attached. There are two main options:
- Directly on the cornice, using tape equipped with fixing hooks.
- Sewn/glued on top of the curtain itself.
The first ones can easily be removed from the fastenings and shaken out well or, in some cases, knocked out, as is usually done with carpets (if the element is heavy and the fabric itself allows this).
The second (like both types, if desired) are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. It is enough to carefully go over them with a nozzle for upholstered furniture once a week during cleaning. A soft brush is suitable for the same purposes. You can also use a slightly damp cloth. You shouldn’t get it too wet: its main purpose is to collect dust. Wet will just turn it into dirt and create unaesthetic stains on the surface of the material that needed to be cleaned.
The possibility of washing, when it is still necessary, depends directly on the material, which should be checked when purchasing. The sales consultant must give recommendations on the proper care of the product.
If the composition of the fabric is still unknown to you, it is advisable to contact the salon where you purchased the specific product. They will be able to identify the material, making the care process easier for you in the future. Often, a cleaning service is also available there. You can use dry cleaning if you don’t want to worry about the result.
It's definitely worth giving the lambrequins made of chenyl there, which shrink a lot when washed. The same applies to velvet ones, for which this process is completely contraindicated.
Cotton and linen lambrequins can be washed independently, but if they have been previously decated, otherwise the fabric will also shrink.
Products made from natural silk and wool can be washed by hand, but very carefully and following all the rules for caring for the material.
It is easy to care for polyester and tulle: in hand wash mode and a temperature of 30 degrees, they can be washed in a machine with mild detergents.
Machine washing lambrequins has its own characteristics:
- Minimum or medium spin is set.
- To protect against stretching, it is better to wash in a special linen bag or a simple pillowcase.
- It is recommended to supplement with a rinse regimen. The product may change color in the sun if powder remains on it.
- The iron cannot be used until it is completely dry.
- After washing, the lambrequins are laid out horizontally or hung immediately. In the second case, some materials themselves take shape without the help of ironing.
Forms of drapery in the bedroom
Lambrequin is a complex design with a variety of not only colors and fabrics, but also, first of all, a variety of styles and models.
It may include swags, semi-swags, jabots, flip-flops, ties and other interesting decoration elements that are not found anywhere else. All of them are applicable in bedrooms. Here's how to use famous models in your sleep room.
Tie
Just like a frill, it consists of vertical folds, only it is narrow, so it is very reminiscent of a real dandy tie. It will revive and decorate a classic or simple lambrequin for the bedroom and visually increase the height of the ceilings.
It is used for disproportionately wide windows, as it “splits” the space. The tie loves decorations: fringe, beads, lace.
Cascade
An asymmetrical piece of fabric, which is hung along the edges of the window and gathered in cascading folds, makes the design of the bedroom complete and often, together with a massive lambrequin, replaces night curtains. Try this lightweight option if you are not afraid of light in the bedroom.
In the set, the cascading fabric is often found double-sided, while the back side is no less beautiful than the front side and is clearly visible in the lapel folds.
Switch semi-swag
Fabric loosely thrown over the cornice is called a throw. In the bedroom it promotes relaxation and rest. It looks most advantageous in a contrasting design, as well as in a combined version - in combination with a rigid bandeau.
In a minimalist design, tulle or mesh, thrown over the top bar, replaces both curtains and lambrequin. This technique helps if the bedroom windows face north and the room is always gloomy
Coquille
A small pointed piece of fabric, draped with evenly diverging folds, is often located in the center of the lambrequin and greatly decorates it.
It gives a solemn, finished look to the window design in the bedroom, and also elongates the space in height. Often the free edge of the mold is decorated with fringe or tassels.
Swags
Very often this particular model is found in bedrooms. What could be cozier than one folded arch or several draped, overlapping scallops.
They can be symmetrical and one-sided, from the same type and color of fabric or from different ones.
Jabot de Jabot
The model, originally from France, really resembles a corrugated accessory for clothing from the era of Louis XIV. It draws attention to the window, emphasizes the tone of the room with colors and reveals the excellent taste of the owner or mistress of the bedroom.
It looks especially impressive on bay windows and emphasizes their unusual configuration. Often goes as an addition to a soft lambrequin and is combined with other decorative elements - swags, crossovers, molds.
Hard lambrequins
Today, it is extremely rare to place a lambrequin on a wooden or even plywood base to create a rigid frame. To give rigidity to this element of window decor, the fabric from which the lambrequin is made is “planted” on an adhesive base (like, for example, the lapels of jackets or coats). Such a base can be non-woven fabric or other non-woven material.
Today, a rigid bandeau lambrequin is most often made. Bando comes in different types: hot-melt adhesive, which is glued to the fabric using a hot iron; double-sided adhesive; dense with cold glue, no need to use a hot iron; on a felt basis; with a foam base; and others. Not long ago, a transparent adhesive base for very thin and light fabrics such as organza appeared.
Rigid lambrequins are an elegant decoration for the dining room.
Rigid lambrequins are organically combined with blinds on the windows.
Classic white curtains are in harmony with rigid lambrequins.
To make a bandeau lambrequin, first make a full-size (life-size) template. The adhesive base is cut out using the template. Then glue the bandeau to the wrong side of the fabric and cut it out with an allowance for the hem. The reverse side of the rigid lambrequin is made from the same fabric and in the same way. Then two layers are stitched together on 3 sides, and the lambrequin is turned inside out through the upper, unstitched edge.
Rigid straight lambrequins are most suitable for interiors of a strict style, such as Greek or neoclassical.
At the same time, a rigid lambrequin can be decorated with appliqués and other decorations. For example, in a girl’s bedroom, on a straight, hard lambrequin, you can make an appliqué of exotic butterflies, flowers, and bows. Or you can pin such decorations. Then the hard lambrequins for the bedroom will take on a completely relaxed look.
It is worth noting that for a bedroom with a low ceiling height, a straight design is not entirely suitable, since it will further reduce it. In such a room it is better to use combined structures. For example, in the center of the window opening, make a kind of hanging tie, draped with strict folds. This will visually increase the height of the room.
Soft beige curtains made of transparent fabric look great in tandem with an ivory-colored lambrequin.
The office is decorated in a classic style. Lambrequins on the windows give the atmosphere more solidity and formality.
Design options for the bedroom
The choice of lambrequin for the bedroom should coincide with the design of the curtains and the entire room. The pattern and style will be in harmony with the main curtains and bed textiles. The finishing used is the same as on tiebacks, sofa cushions, bedside rugs, etc.
Simple
Simple lambrequins are good and versatile with their brevity. With this option, there is no risk of overloading the room or descending into kitsch. In the absence of details and decorations, the emphasis and attention in the bedroom will be shifted to color and fabric. They must be flawless.
Short
A short lambrequin for the bedroom will help reconcile supporters of minimalism and lovers of decorations. It will be a salvation in the case of a small window.
But in order for the accessory to be noticeable and not remain useless, it needs to be draped in even folds with the same pitch and made from brightly colored fabrics. You can place such a lambrequin edge on a rigid frame. Then it will look like a wide decorative cornice. This is a good option for masking fastening flaws.
Arc-shaped
Luxury and sophistication emanate from the lambrequin, laid in a beautiful arc. Soft folds that appear as if by themselves, evoke a state of peace and tranquility. There may be several arcs, in which case they can be made contrasting. And an arched lambrequin with a beautiful lining will look simply gorgeous.
At any time, according to your mood, the decoration can be removed, and the bedroom will take on a strict minimalist look.
Buffs
The decor, popular in the 80s of the last century, is again in fashion today. Now puffs decorate not only clothes, but also windows. Different folds are collected into fancy symmetrical patterns and are repeated in the drapery of curtains, the finishing of bedspreads and pillowcases of decorative pillows.
It’s impossible to think of a cozier option for the bedroom. The lambrequin with puffs is so soft and homely, like sweet bliss in a warm bed on a Sunday morning.
Openwork
Thin cutting or an intricate ornament made using precise laser cutting - that’s what an openwork lambrequin is. The sophisticated pattern looks great in the bedroom, especially since it never weighs down the space and is suitable for windows of any size and design in any style.
The basis of an openwork lambrequin can be felt or felt, which holds its shape well. They are very warm and durable, which is suitable for the bedroom.
Asymmetrical
A lambrequin, beveled on one side, narrow at one end and falling at a free angle at the other, freely and slightly carelessly thrown over the cornice strip or hanging with a tie on only one side.
These options represent the Art Nouveau style that was once very popular and still relevant today. The bedroom provides the necessary feeling of relaxation and comfort. They are very practical and advantageously emphasize the option of a window with a balcony door.
With fringe
There is never too much fringe in the bedroom. Silk twisted threads shine beautifully and are very pleasant even to the touch. That's why fringe never goes out of style. The same fringe is sewn onto the lambrequin as on the bottom edge and sides of the curtains. But this technique looks especially impressive if the fringe is 3-5 cm longer than usual - with a waterfall effect.
With tassels
A traditional border with tassels, as an alternative to regular fringe, is also a common decor for a lambrequin and entire curtain set in the bedroom. If you decorate the tiebacks with massive tassels and hang several of the same on a lambrequin, the bedroom will look very original. For lovers of sparkle and chic, we can recommend brushes made of beads, glass beads, and faceted crystals.
With flowers
You need to be careful with flowers. If you hang a colorful curtain and add a lambrequin made of the same fabric, you will get a bedroom “like grandma’s” - an extremely outdated option. The solution here is a top decor made of matching fabric, but with a smooth texture without a print.
Another, very advantageous and unconventional option is also possible. Neutral curtains in basic shades and a bright floral print on a rigid bandeau. As an addition, you can put a wide floral border along the bottom of plain curtains. The window will look like a picture in an expensive frame.
Lambrequins - what are they?
These are gorgeous pleated headbands, fringes or tassels that hang with charming sophistication. Lambrequins are draped material, horizontally located across the entire width of the cornice. Their original purpose was to give the window a kind of completeness. Today, a huge variety of such accessories are aimed at creating sophistication and uniqueness.
Lambrequins for the bedroom cause conflicting opinions among both designers and housewives who are capable of embodying the brightest ideas to achieve comfort. This room, like other rooms, and maybe more than others, needs harmony. Therefore, all decorative elements contained in it, from bedside rugs to curtains, must be combined, not only in color, but also in texture and style.
Thanks to modern industry, the market is overflowing not only with an immense amount of these window decorations, of various styles and types, but also with all kinds of materials for their manufacture. Therefore, you can make a choice based on your wishes, which our photos will help you with. These elegant accessories can turn curtains into an amazing, unique and quite original window decoration. Various finishes help create a special atmosphere in the bedroom.
See also Lambrequin in the hall
Design of custom windows for the bedroom
In the case of non-standard windows, the role and importance of the lambrequin in the bedroom increases. It helps to visually adjust the space and turn the shortcomings of the room into its advantages.
On a small window
In this case, it is better not to get carried away with the abundance of decorative details - ties, swags, molds, etc. As decorations, it is good to use asymmetrical crossovers, narrow straight and openwork lambrequins, or abandon them altogether.
For two windows
You should not combine two windows with a wall into one monolith in the bedroom. Two different lambrequins, perhaps asymmetrical, can push the boundaries of space.
It's another matter if the windows are located at an angle. Then a figuratively curved lambrequin will highlight this particular part of the room. With its help, it will be possible to perform zoning and design it as a separate corner for work or relaxation, or stylize it as a boudoir.
At the junction of borders, a jabot, a tie, and cascades will look good at the edges of the composition. But asymmetry in this case is unlikely to be appropriate.
Asymmetrical window
With the help of a lambrequin, a strange, asymmetrical window in the bedroom is transformed into an original decoration. In this case, drapery can be used not only for window openings, but also part of the walls.
Most often, curtains and lambrequins for asymmetrical windows have to be made to order. Fans of sewing and handicrafts are happy to cope with this task on their own.
Bay window
A bay window in a bedroom is always beneficial for a window textile designer. This is where you can expand with the use of decorative additional elements of the lambrequin. They will serve as the “highlight” of the room and create a feeling of three-dimensionality of space. Don't forget about tassels and fringe, as well as tiebacks.
Fabric color combinations for window decoration
In order to create a balanced design in the bedroom, stylists recommend using soft, soothing fabric compositions when creating a lambrequin.
Traditionally, drapery is placed on top of curtains. Therefore, it is made from the same fabric as them, or similar in texture and density. But as color accents, materials are used whose color differs from the main one in contrast.
Artist-stylists do not recommend using more than three primary colors in the design of a composition. Otherwise, the lambrequin will turn into a motley spot of color, irritating the eyes and preventing you from relaxing and resting.
According to the rules of residential design, too bright and saturated colors, such as orange, red, blue and purple, are excluded from the bedroom. Black, brown and gray have a suppressive effect on the psyche, so they are also excluded from priorities.
Pastel shades of green, blue and pink, as well as beige and the color of coffee with milk are considered relaxing and soothing. White creates the feeling of a hospital, so stylists recommend abandoning pure color in favor of milky, creamy or creamy.
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Many people choose the color of the material around the window to be the same color as the color of the bedspread and furniture upholstery. In this case, the fabric should not differ sharply from the walls surrounding it. The lambrequin is an important element of bedroom design and should be combined with all elements in the decor.
