Ultra short curtains
In 2022, short cafe curtains came into fashion, covering only half the window. In 2022, designers have gone further and are offering to hang even shorter curtains in the kitchen. They should be hung at the top of the window on brackets or a mini-cornice.
Such curtains decorate the window space, but do not cover it from prying eyes. If there is such a need, combine short decorative curtains with transparent short tulle or translucent Roman blinds.
Dining and sitting area
In the recreation area, that is, in the living room, you can let your imagination and invention run wild. In this room you can use various types and types of materials and colors, the main thing is that they match the style and theme of this room. The windows can also be decorated with heavy curtains made of natural linen - the room will be fresher, cozy and bright.
If you want to add solemnity to the design, then in addition to curtains you can use lambrequins, fringe, tails and other methods of decoration.
The balcony door in the hall can be curtained with Roman blinds. However, it may not be entirely convenient, since you will have to constantly raise the curtain every time you need to visit the balcony or always keep it rolled up.
A good alternative would be Japanese panels in the living room. They are as simple and relaxed as the Roman ones, only they are shifted to the side, which is very rational. Such screens are made to order according to individual measurements of windows with balcony doors. Such a protective screen will protect you from direct sunlight, turning it into diffused light. The room will not be darkened, but illuminated with diffuse, comfortable light.
If the dining table is near a window, then the openings are decorated with lighter shades, which promote appetite and better digestion.
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The living room can be decorated with curtains with tulle. Length in this zone does not matter. But the curtains should resonate with the seating area. To choose curtains for the living room, you need to consider some recommendations:
- Relationship with the kitchen.
- The degree of illumination and dimensions of the recreation area.
- The style and theme in which the room is designed.
Hourglass
The design of the classic tulle has also undergone changes. If last year designers suggested simply hanging it, forming folds, then in the photo of curtains for the kitchen of 2022, plain tulle is picked up with clips in the middle so that an hourglass silhouette is formed.
To make the composition look harmonious, the tulle over the wide window should consist of two panels. Each of them should be wide enough to form beautiful folds both straight and tied.
Checkered curtains
In 2022, gingham curtains returned to fashion. The fabric should combine bright colors with white. To prevent the check from giving too much of a retro style, order not classic curtains from this fabric, but roller or Roman curtains.
It is recommended to hang such curtains not on the window, but in front of it, above the window opening. In this case, during the daytime, the curtains can not be completely rolled up, but left lowered by 30-40 cm as decoration.
Basic selection rules
The style of a 2 in 1 combined room and the integrity of the space will not be compromised if you base your choice on the following rules:
- The fabric of drapes and curtains for the living room and kitchen areas should be the same, even with curtains of different shapes and lengths.
- Large print and details, cornices above the window visually reduce the height of the ceiling. It is better to use horizontal stripes and abandon wooden cornices with rings and curtains with tiebacks in favor of ceiling cornices.
- It is permissible to use curtains from the same material, but in different shades - for example, blue in the living room, blue with a slightly grayish tint in the kitchen.
- Curtains made from the same fabric will look beautiful, but in the living room - plain, and in the dining room - in a small print against the background of the same tone.
- Of all the options, for this type of room the best solution remains the same Roman blinds for both zones, but complemented by other curtains or accessories in the living room.
- You can speed up your choice by taking a photo of the room without curtains, and then “try on” different types of curtains and drapes on this photo.
Choosing curtains for the dining room and living room is a responsible and interesting task. When choosing, you must use the main rule of the “golden mean” between the functionality of curtains and their beauty. Properly selected compositions on the windows will create comfort and a feeling of harmony in the room, the zones of which complement each other and form a common space for relaxing and meeting guests.
Royal luxury
To make the interior of a classic kitchen more rich and pompous, pleated curtains, for example French or Austrian style made of heavy fabric, are perfect. The only drawback of rich theatrical curtains in the kitchen is their impracticality.
Alternatively, you can use such curtains, but in a very short version. They can be up to 50 cm in height. This will enrich your interior and prevent the curtains from getting too dirty. It is better to choose a golden color, but in a calm tone.
Complex fabric textures
Following the main trend towards eco-friendly design, textile brands produce collections of fabrics made from natural materials - linen, cotton.
Weaving wool threads allows you to create voluminous textures.
Curtain fabrics decorated with laser cutting are popular. Ideal for decorating windows in a Provence, country, or shabby chic kitchen.
At the peak of popularity are curtains with the effect of hand embroidery. As a rule, such options are produced with a floral pattern.
Despite the Eco direction in design, one cannot do without synthetics in creating, for example, shiny fabrics, which are also popular this season. Curtains with a noble shine look beautiful when draped.
Velvet is another trend that you can follow if your kitchen is going to be decorated in a traditional or art deco style, for example.
Roman curtains
Roman blinds are still in fashion. However, they too have undergone changes this year. Among the new curtains for the kitchen in 2022 are a wide range of options. If previously a curtain was hung on each of the kitchen windows, now you can attach one wide curtain not above the window, but above the window opening.
This technique will help combine two adjacent windows and the partition between them into a single object. This will visually enlarge the window and make the kitchen more spacious.
Short or long
There are 3 important functions (1 not obvious) that NOT all types of curtains in the kitchen perform:
- Protect from the sun/view from the street - the importance is exaggerated.
- Decorative accent function.
- They hide (as a rule) 3 ugly things: a plastic double-glazed window, a window sill, a heating radiator.
The last one is the most important. It is because of this that interiors with curtains look so much better.
Everyone copes with 1 item from the list. There are no problems with watching TV or working at the computer. it's a kitchen. Bright light doesn't wake us up in the morning. There is no need to get rid of the sun 100%. You will not be visible from the outside with any types of curtains and any fabrics other than tulle.
You can get any light transmittance - it depends on the fabric, not on the type, so don’t get hung up on it.
Remark: the choice of curtains for a kitchen with a balcony door is different - here ordinary long floor-length curtains become a rational choice.
Short curtains for the kitchen
2 models of short curtains with vertical opening:
- Roman blinds are a modern standard for the kitchen. Feature - when closed, the fabric gathers into folds and hangs freely. Length to window sill. You can hang it on the entire window opening, hiding the plastic window. Any fabric in color and light transmittance. In the kitchen you can combine it with other types of curtains (this is a separate point below). Similar in design, but different in appearance when assembled, there are Greek (these are Roman ones with a straight border and straight folds - the best), Austrian (wavy style) and French (draped, i.e. they have folds and waves horizontally and verticals are not used in modern interiors even in classical styles - an outdated option).
- Roller blinds . They have a cylinder at the base, around which fabric is wound when closed. Therefore, unlike Roman ones, the fabric is always smooth. They can be installed on 1 window sash, or on the entire window opening. If the fabric on the side does not hold anything in place, it is called free-hanging. If it moves along the guides and fits tightly to the window - cassette. In design, roller blinds are inferior to Roman ones, and many generally classify them as office options (like blinds) and consider kitchens with them uncomfortable.
General rule when short ones with vertical opening are better:
In a small separate kitchen, curtains that reach the window sill are almost always better than long ones.
This is a tribute to practicality and budget first and foremost. Yes, long ones look cool and more about them later. But often it is impossible to use them at all (U-shaped kitchens with a window in the middle, a corner kitchen with a countertop on a wall with a window, etc.)
One of the ideas that I described in an article about the design of a small kitchen and kitchen renovation in a Khrushchev-era building is to install a countertop instead of a plastic window sill. And use the windowsill. Even if the height is higher or lower than the countertop, that's still extra space.
By design, Roman blinds and vertical opening are a modern idea for small kitchens that is relevant for 2022, which is suitable for all interior styles thanks to the choice of fabrics.
Short curtains for the kitchen with horizontal opening also exist, but it is more difficult to use the window sill with them.
Long
Floor-length curtains also hide the radiator.
From a kitchen design standpoint, this is the coolest option. But it is also the least practical and the most expensive.
They are also called a curtain or curtain, but if you don’t show off, it’s an ordinary curtain.
On a regular small window, short Roman blinds look great. But attempts to use them on non-standard large window openings with a bunch of sashes, bay windows and French windows always look like a failed compromise.
Drapery - folds on the curtain, resulting from the excess of the length of the fabric over the length of the fastening (cornice).
All floor-length models have it. This is important so that it does not look like a sheet stretched to dry.
Regarding the choice of length coefficient for drapery and types of fabric (and how to wash) - consult specialists at the place of purchase - there are too many options, new items are constantly appearing, not everyone has a full range - there is no point in going into details that are constantly changing.
Long models are perfectly combined with short ones, but more about that after choosing the color.
With a kitchen area of 10 sq.m. and would be more inclined towards long curtains.
What and how to hang it in the last paragraph.
Scallop folds
Curtains made of short tulle can not only be secured to a pipe cornice (using rings with hooks or eyelets), but also curtain tape can be used to create small comb folds.
This technique is usually used for long tulle in the living room. The kitchen version is distinguished by very frequent folds, nothing should sag, the curtain should be strictly equal in width to the window opening.
Selection of colors
The space combined with the kitchen imposes restrictions on the choice of color palette. Because it gets dirty, you shouldn’t use white in the work area, but the color is suitable for the living room. To make the room feel unified, snowy tones are found in the pattern and tacks.
Beige curtains look impressive in the interior of a combined room. Delicate cream colors will help create a harmonious and beautiful design. When decorating windows, cream curtains or blinds are often combined with peach drapes. If the kitchen-dining room is in coffee tones, then for the curtains you can opt for ivory color.
Delicate palette in design Source dizainexpert.ru
The gray palette looks neutral, but with the right combination it will create a spectacular design. Light ash, almost white curtains or Roman curtains will make the space sunny. Steel colors are visually perceived as very bright, so they are suitable for curtains and accents. Graphite is suitable for patterns or tacks.
Neutral design on windows Source designwiki.ru
Curtains for the kitchen-living room are often decorated in yellow. Bright, rich colors (canary, corn, saffron) are placed in the work area, creating the right mood in the room. A delicate palette is appropriate for the hall curtains:
- vanilla;
- apricot;
- champagne;
- banana.
The bright colors of fabrics in the kitchen change to muted colors in the living room. Visually, the space is perceived as unified, but due to the difference in intensity, correct zoning is created. Designers recommend repeating the tones of different functional parts in detail.
Solar design of openings Source inmyroom.ru
Curtains over the door
Another interesting idea for 2022 is a curtain over the doorway. This technique brings a long-forgotten decorative element back into fashion. Curtains can hang over a doorway without a door or with one. Curtains are chosen from dense material. The composition should consist of two narrow canvases that could be tied on either side of the door.
This technique allows you to make the kitchen more comfortable, especially when you are hosting close friends. Hide the doors behind the curtain, set the table beautifully for tea, and the kitchen will turn from a place for cooking into a small living room.
Mixing prints
Now you can and should mix prints. You can use fabric with different patterns both in the design of two windows, and in the color of two curtains for one window. For example, you can hang a Roman blind with one pattern directly on the window and complement the composition with an ultra-short decorative curtain with a different print.
Since it's easy to go overboard with colors and patterns, you should pay special attention to the choice of fabrics. They should somehow resonate with each other (in tone, theme of the pattern, its size).
Combination of spaces
The areas in the kitchen-living room may be different, and the curtains in these areas may also be different. But a very important point that must be present is a combination that can be expressed in shades, materials, patterns, designs, themes. The shades of the curtains do not have to be the same; you can use a color matching table to select the desired tone.
You can decorate a kitchen combined with a living room using the following window textile options:
- Roller blinds, which are a fabric wound on a shaft. They are fixed to the frame, they have a special mechanism that allows you to fix the material at the required level. Such products are made from different fabrics, different ornaments can be applied to them, so they are appropriate to use in almost all interiors.
- Roman blinds are made exclusively from natural fabrics - cotton and linen. They have a lifting mechanism, in which the curtain itself folds and forms deep, even horizontal folds. Designers offer many options for such silk and veil products.
- Japanese curtains. The product itself is attached to specially installed rails, and can be easily moved along the window. This is an excellent option for separating the kitchen and living room areas.
- Classic curtains, time-tested. They are always relevant. Classic drapes and curtains can be made from a variety of fabrics, even non-traditional ones such as brocade or velvet, and the window can be decorated with lambrequins.
- Curtains with eyelets. Eyelet rings are made of metal or plastic. They are located on the top of the textile. It is recommended to use these curtains in Art Nouveau or avant-garde style.
- Tulle is used in the design of any room, so it is also suitable for the kitchen.
- Curtains made of lightweight fabrics are suitable for the kitchen.
It is not at all necessary to emphasize symmetry in the two rooms of the kitchen-living room. A pronounced asymmetry would be useful.
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Curtains for the kitchen can consist of 1-2 canvases. An interesting option would be if there is 1 canvas in the kitchen, and 2 in the living room, 1 of which is the same as the kitchen one.
Curtains in the living room and in the kitchen not only can, but should be different, but be combined with the color of the walls or furniture in the rooms.
There are 2 ways in which you can create the decor of a living room combined with a kitchen, so that the textiles are in harmony with the work area:
- Functional areas are of different styles, so the curtains in these rooms will only resonate with the decor.
- Curtains are a connecting element between different areas of rooms. In this variation, the curtains in the living room can match the color of the apron above the work area, and you can complement the look with pillows on the chairs or a tablecloth.
Imitation blinds
Blinds are good in the kitchen because they let in a lot of light and visually expand the window. Striped Roman or roller blinds have the same qualities. In 2022, curtains with wide horizontal stripes came into fashion.
Color stripes must alternate with white stripes. The white parts can be dense or thinner. The alternation of thin and dense fabric allows you to imitate blinds.
What's out of fashion
It’s better to avoid these styles, since they are included in the list of anti-trends:
- 1 Multilayer models. Modern ideas imply minimalism and conciseness, so when choosing tulle and curtains, it is best to focus on one thing.
- 2 Tulle of bygone times. It is better to replace retro tulle with a voluminous pattern with something original, plain. An organza option would be a good option.
- 3 Blinds are also a thing of the past. Now they look out of date and are the main accumulator of dust and dirt. Modern roller blinds are an excellent alternative.
Striped tulle
The fashion for horizontal stripes has also reached tulles. In 2021, designers are promoting thin fabric with a combination of two textures into fashion. Single-color tulle alternates almost transparent glossy stripes with slightly denser matte ones.
This technique looks best on classic white tulle; it adds modernity to a traditional interior. However, you can always experiment with color and choose a striped fabric in a color that will complement your kitchen.
Rich colors
To make a monochrome kitchen more expressive, this year designers suggest experimenting and using bright curtains.
The most fashionable shades will be red and yellow. They are best used in a monochrome, light kitchen. If you have a colored kitchen set, the curtain should maintain its color temperature.
All the ideas described above have a common advantage - each of them can be used in almost any interior style. Vary the colors and sizes of curtains to suit your kitchen.
What color and pattern to choose for kitchen curtains
Curtains can either enliven a monochromatic and boring interior or ruin the overall impression. Therefore, it is important to guess not only the style, but also the color, pattern or design. Read more about what to combine textiles with and when to use roller blinds as an accent in the text below.
To match the furniture
To create color balance in the interior, textiles can be combined with furniture. Either upholstery of kitchen chairs, armchairs or sofas in the kitchen-living room, or facades in the house.
Don't choose curtains the same color as the furniture. Highlight the curtains. If the curtains are intended to complement color rather than as an accent, then make them a little paler.
To integrate textiles with furniture into the overall design, choose curtains with an unobtrusive pattern and one color spot.
Accent option in the interior
If you like contrasting elements, feel free to experiment! Remember, however, that even accent details are best enhanced by a colorful decorative companion. This could be a vase, brightly colored dishes, a watch or, for example, a tablecloth.
Textiles set the tone for the tranquility of this room. The contrasting turquoise color can easily be replaced with another bright color when you want to make a seasonal change in your home.
When choosing textiles for the kitchen, remember that you will have to wash them often. Therefore, you should buy wear-resistant and quick-drying material.
Beige curtains
Beige curtains will give the kitchen a feeling of warmth, calm and closeness to nature. Beige blinds will look good in a brown, white or blue kitchen. With beige curtains, you can also add a colorful decor to your kitchen.
By choosing beige curtains, you can experiment with colors in the kitchen. For example, choose a kitchen set with brighter fronts: fresh green or yellow, red and dark blue. For those who love contrasting combinations, it will create the desired effect in the kitchen with black furniture.
Brown curtains
There are countless shades of brown in nature: chocolate, coffee, cola brown and all shades of wood. Curtains in coffee, chocolate, sand or classic brown colors will harmonize with wooden furniture and floors. Dark brown classics will give the kitchen an atmosphere of luxury.
In the kitchen, rich brown colors will go well with a light background. Soft coffee and warm coffee tones are the perfect choice for white kitchens. In a beige kitchen, the best option would be to complement brown curtains with an apron of a similar color. Brown bamboo blinds will look good in eco- and rustic styles.
Orange curtains
Orange curtains in the kitchen create a good mood. The combination of oranges with olives or salad is undoubtedly a hit of our time. Orange curtains can be combined with any shade of the kitchen, but it is necessary to include additional accents: upholstery on upholstered furniture, a matching kitchen apron or a bright lampshade.
Which kitchens will look good with orange curtains:
- In the kitchen with brown furniture there is a traditional oriental combination;
- With white furniture - an excellent palette for modern styles;
- With purple or black - a bold combination for ultra-modern styles;
- With gray - an excellent harmonious combination.
Purple curtains
Purple is a very sophisticated color for the kitchen, although some psychologists believe that it reduces appetite, which can be very useful for people prone to obesity. However, those who can detect the seductive tones of wine and grapes will surely like it.
In modern kitchens, you can choose light shades of purple, especially since it goes well with fashionable gray.
Red curtains
Red curtains in the kitchen can never play the role of a neutral background. They will always serve as an accent and attract attention. Red curtains can help you implement all sorts of bold ideas in any style in the kitchen, especially when you consider the huge selection of shades.
Red curtains paired with black ones look beautiful, but this design is not suitable for everyone due to the aggressive proportions. In a kitchen with white furniture, they are an indicator of good taste. They are suitable for both a cozy Provençal style (red curtains with white dots) and a classic modern style. In high-tech they will become the missing color spot for harmony.
Green curtains
Green curtains in the kitchen - a cheerful and lively mood in the morning and calmness in the evening.
Nature abounds in greenery, from cool sea waves to rich coniferous trees:
- Garden greenery will look good with floral designs or rustic plaid;
- Light green shades are ideal for creating an accent in a neutral room;
- Turquoise color will look good in bright, well-lit kitchens;
- A mint shade on curtains will be a great way to break up the chrome and high-tech metallics;
- Slate green color is a comfort factor in a kitchen with pine furniture.
Gray curtains
It’s safe to say that gray color in the interior has recently become fashionable among designers. This also applies to gray curtains. If you want to meet modern trends in kitchen interiors, then when purchasing gray wallpaper, do not forget to match it with gray curtains.
To create the perfect high-tech look, curtains should have a rich metallic color and be deeper due to the background tone.
Curtains with flowers
Floral print curtains have been the preferred choice for kitchens for centuries. They create a cozy atmosphere and give the interior personality.
In accordance with the unspoken requirements of style, there are several formats of floral prints, characteristic of different designs:
- Country music is characterized by a scattering of small, discreet flowers that go well with wooden furniture;
- Pastel flowers suit English and Victorian styles;
- Prints with large flowers are popular in classic styles;
- In modern styles, the emphasis is on one very large flower, applied to several canvases.
If the owners of the kitchen have a negative attitude towards diversity, the curtains should be decorated with neutral floral patterns: embroidered or cut out.
Curtains for the kitchen in two colors
Two-color or combined curtains look original and beautiful in the kitchen.
There are several rules for combining shades:
- Contrasting colors are chosen for modern kitchens and for young families. One of the shades should be consistent with the kitchen design elements;
- The combination of shades of the same color creates a unified space. This often happens with curtains with lambrequins;
- A classic, harmonious combination should match the overall tone of the kitchen.
The combination of plain materials is suitable for kitchens decorated in styles such as minimalism, modern, hi-tech, modern. However, for a custom solution, you can use printed fabrics that match the colors of the kitchen finish. You can also dilute the two-color combination with checks, stripes, geometric or floral patterns - such decors look very organic in the kitchen interior.
