Modern country does not require a detailed repetition of the rustic style; it is enough to preserve the natural intimacy, a sense of airiness and simplicity, and pay special attention to textile accessories.
The photo shows country-style curtains that give the bathroom a special coziness and warmth.
Country curtains are perfect for decorating a cottage or private home. In an apartment, curtains are most often used in the kitchen or dining room. The pattern on the curtains matches the pattern on tablecloths, covers on stools and napkins. The cornice is made of metal or wood.
Which curtain model to choose?
Types of curtains in the country style are characterized by simplicity, in which there is no place for luxury and pomp.
See also ideas for curtains in the Provence style.
- Roman. Beautiful for window decoration and easy to use, they are a canvas that, when lifted, gathers into folds, which allows you to regulate the illumination of the apartment. Give the interior comfort and elegance.
- Rolled. Take up little space. Original, practical, easy to make. The front and back sides can be sewn from different fabrics, so they will look more interesting, the main thing is to choose the right color combination with other parts of the interior.
- With lambrequin. It is a decoration in the form of a frill, covering the cornice and the upper part of the window. Can be used as a separate curtain. For country style, lush lambrequins made of lace tulle or transparent fabric are used. Gives the window attractiveness and rustic chic.
- With grabs. Simple and light, you can sew tiebacks yourself, decorate them with embroidery and cords. Country style curtains tied in different directions have their own charm and emphasize the rustic style.
- Cafe curtains. This type of curtain covers the floor of the window. Most often they are combined with a lambrequin; they can be made of one or two parts. They are mounted on a special cornice on the window sash. Convenient and easy to use.
- With frill. The smaller the room, the fewer frills. They look organic in combination with rough, aged furniture. It is advisable to choose a plain fabric. Country style creates a romantic mood.
Kitchen "Roman" and cafe curtains
Today, the design of kitchen curtains called cafe curtains is very popular. To do this, a prepared rod or strong twine is attached in advance to the middle of the window. Two small fabric scraps are attached to this mount. In this case, the upper part of the window opening is decorated with curtains with tiebacks or a selected lambrequin.
Cafe curtains will fit perfectly into a country style
Another popular type of handmade curtains that will look great in your country or apartment kitchen are Roman-style curtains.
Roman blinds for a summer house are easy to sew yourself
Curtain fabrics
When making curtains, to give a rustic touch, preference is given to natural materials:
- Cotton. Curtains are highly durable and wear-resistant. Combines well with other materials. Sun rays and humidity are not a problem for this canvas. Disadvantages - they may turn yellow over time, shrink, and wrinkle easily.
In the photo, the curtains are made of cotton, giving a feeling of lightness and airiness.
- Linen. One of the most suitable materials for country style curtains. Environmentally friendly textiles that do not cause allergies. It has a good level of strength and is little susceptible to contamination. Textured and plastic canvas with shine, easily gives any shape. Practically does not shrink after washing.
- Organza. One of the most popular fabrics for sewing curtains. Light and transparent fabric, divided into shiny and matte.
- Curtain fabrics (jaquard, satin, silk, velvet, blackout, matting). They suit country style well and are popular among housewives. Dense and durable materials provide excellent insulation, protect from the cold in winter and from the sun in summer.
Design selection
Country and Provence style curtains are characterized by the colors of rural nature: green leaves, blue cornflowers, brown twigs, yellow and orange flowers. In combination with white, “natural” tones refresh the atmosphere and add lightness and airiness.
See more ideas about floral prints on curtains.
Country style often uses checkered fabric of different colors and sizes, from small to large.
In the photo there are checkered curtains; such curtains will easily add individuality to the interior.
Simple designs are suitable for curtains: polka dots, stripes and small flowers.
Rural motifs would be appropriate - sunflowers, berries, apples, floral patterns, chickens and other animals.
Popular colors for country curtains: gray, white, beige. When decorating a window, you can add frills, ruffles and tiebacks in bright colors or faded colors to a solid color. Bright red, green, blue, orange can be used as a pattern.
When choosing a canvas, you need to focus on the material that is already in the kitchen (tablecloth, chair covers, towels), as well as wallpaper and furniture.
Depending on the cardinal directions, the south side is decorated with curtains in cold tones, and the north side is suitable for warm shades.
A special approach to window decoration with curtains
A wooden house outside the city is a pleasant place for a city dweller, where you want to return and spend the whole weekend. Wooden walls and natural curtains convey the feeling of nature and the freshness of the forest. The design of the house sets the mood for relaxation, and the decor of the window opening also plays an important role. The color of the curtains will organically combine with textiles or furniture upholstery. For decoration, you can take fringe, tassels, bows, and tiebacks.
Rules for decorating windows with curtains in a wooden house:
- Roller blinds are used independently in a laconic interior, and they can also be supplemented with curtains to create an interior in any style.
- Short curtains look original and give the interior a special look.
- Translucent tulle can be folded in half, this design will be functional.
- Curtains look good with garters, and the most suitable type of fastening is braid or rings.
- When decorating a window with a lambrequin, you need to take into account the color of the walls and not make it too lush.
- Cafe curtains, tulle and blinds are suitable for decorating a kitchen window in a wooden house.
It is important to choose natural materials for curtains, observe a sense of proportion when choosing decor, correctly combine light options with thick curtains, and select curtains that are lighter or darker than the walls.
Curtains in the interior of a cottage or country house
A dacha is a place to relax and receive guests. Rural life is leisurely, filled with the colors of nature, wild flowers, fresh vegetables and berries. It is in such an atmosphere that the use of country-style curtains is appropriate.
The photo shows white curtains with tiebacks, an excellent option for a country house.
In a country house, curtains are placed that protect from sunlight, help to visually enlarge the window and give coziness. The color should suit the rustic style, the fabric can be any.
Cotton and linen in a country house will be a practical and functional solution; it allows air to pass through well, which allows you to fill the space with freshness and lightness. To visually enlarge the room, hang curtains in light colors.
Arch curtains - decoration for any room
A beautiful arch can easily be used to decorate a window opening both in the kitchen and in any other room. It will look beautiful in every place and complement the interior. This product can be sewn from one single piece of fabric. The cut should be large so that the ends of the edge can touch the window sill or hang lower.
Curtains-arch in a country interior
There are two ways to help create an arched curtain shape:
1. You can cut an arc at the bottom of the canvas. In this case, the edge of the arch should be framed with bias tape or, if desired, the resulting curtain should be decorated with an original, designer ruffle.
Arch at the bottom of the curtains
2. There is a second method: two absolutely identical arcs should be cut out of the fabric. The top one is cut and stretched. A special tape is sewn to it to attach the cornice, and before that it is cut along the cut and stretched. The material is cut along a special, uneven line. Due to this, the fabric will hang harmoniously and create creative folds. The arched edge running along the lower arc can be decorated with ruffles.
Arch curtains with lace for cottages and country houses
There are many different types of curtains that you can make yourself. In this article we looked at the easiest to manufacture, popular and stylish options.
Browse by room
Rooms, the interior of which is made in country style, emphasize the rustic flavor, indicate an inextricable connection with folk traditions, and have exquisite taste.
- Living room. Natural fabric is used, neutral pastel colors with floral or floral patterns, with lambrequins or ruffles. A window properly decorated with country-style curtains is an important element of the interior. You can hang checkered or striped curtains. The living room is characterized by simplicity and romance; there are no luxury items.
- Kitchen. In the interior, it is necessary to correctly combine the material from which country-style curtains, napkins, pillows, and chair covers are sewn. Short curtains are suitable, comfortable and practical, allowing you to use the kitchen window sill as an additional shelf. Long curtains decorated with bright tiebacks will decorate a rural kitchen. A lambrequin made of transparent tulle will visually expand the window and add lightness.
- Bedroom. For curtains choose linen, cotton, chintz. Complex shapes should be abandoned in favor of models with drawstrings, ties or loops, made of light and airy material. The edges can be complemented with frills or ruffles. Curtains gathered with tiebacks will add coziness to the room and set the mood for relaxation. Decorative pillows and a bedspread made from the same textiles as the curtains will create a harmonious atmosphere in the bedroom. Wooden cornices are used.
- Children's room. Country is a universal option when decorating a room for a boy and a girl of any age. Preference should be given to natural and pastel colors. Dark colors are not recommended. Curtains in country style should be natural, simple cut, with lace and ruffles. Material – checkered, floral, polka dot and other rural patterns.
In the photo, country-style curtains give the room coziness and easily set the mood for relaxation.
Bedroom
The best material for a set of bedroom curtains would be cotton, linen or chintz fabric. The curtain model should be quite simple.
You can decorate the curtains with additional elements in the form of frills or tiebacks. All textiles in the room should be united by a single theme.
Choosing curtain lengths
The length of country style curtains depends on the room in which they will be located.
- Floor-length curtains are chosen for the bedroom and living room. The curtains are made of white material with flower bouquets; the edges can be decorated with ruffles.
- In the kitchen, to give a rustic style, both short and long curtains made of transparent fabric are used, which can be complemented with brightly colored tiebacks.
Features of materials
Traditionally, natural fabrics are used. Country style is unthinkable without this. Fits:
- chintz;
- cotton;
- linen;
- batiste;
- silk.
Sometimes a different fabric for curtains is chosen. Modern materials have unique properties that natural ones do not have. Some of them do not wrinkle, for example, and therefore do not need to be ironed. Synthetics are more durable.
DIY country style curtains
Curtains made by yourself look original, give the interior uniqueness and make the house cozy. It all depends on your personal wishes. The simplest pattern is a rectangle. The length and width of the fabric are calculated as follows:
- Length. Measure the distance from the cornice to the window sill and add 5 cm for the bottom allowance and 3 cm for the top.
- Width. The length of the cornice is multiplied by 1.5 or 2 and 4 cm is added for the side seams.
Photo instructions for making curtains yourself
Video instructions for making curtains
Curtains in country style emphasize the interior of a room in a rustic spirit, give a homely atmosphere, fill the space with comfort and family warmth. They allow you to retire to nature and forget about the bustle of the city.
Unique style
Country music has long been loved by connoisseurs of naturalness and environmental friendliness. The rustic style interior has its own special, unique flavor. American or Mexican motifs may dominate the room; the home is often stylized as a Russian or Ukrainian house, a Swiss chalet, etc.
As a rule, country music is the choice of residents of country houses. The entire space is basically decorated in the same style. The main feature of the style is naturalness in everything, including decoration.
To preserve the special atmosphere, exclusively natural materials are used for decoration. There is no place for plastic, linoleum, silicone, or stretch ceilings. Accordingly, the fabric for curtains should also be of natural origin. This will highlight the originality of the rustic style and create a cozy interior.
