The general mood of the interior is often set by non-standard decoration of the window opening. To create a cozy homely atmosphere, voile curtains are an original solution. From a psychological point of view, light-colored fabric creates peace and tranquility.
This is a light, almost weightless material that is easy to handle, but it must be handled carefully. Voile curtains are used to decorate a living room, kitchen or bedroom - just choose your favorite color.
Why are voile curtains interesting?
Voile curtains are interesting because they can set the mood of a room. For example, nude curtains in the bedroom create comfort and peace, setting you up for sleep, while a soft pink or red window decoration made from such material promotes vigor and sets you up for an active day.
Voile curtains are classic and modern in one bottle, since such material has been used for a long time as window decoration, but real styles and shades will help create an individual style in a particular room.
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Features of voile curtains
Voile curtains have gained their current popularity due to their versatility - they can look minimalistic, or they can easily be given a non-standard style with the help of decorations. Among the features of the curtain are its airiness, tenderness and elegance.
The structure of such matter is different, but this type of fabric includes any weightless and transparent matter. In Ancient Egypt, processed flax was used for production, in Western European countries - wool, cotton or silk. Nowadays this fabric combines natural and artificial threads.
Not everyone knows what a veil is. This name can be awarded to any translucent fabric.
Types of veils
Veil matter can be:
- bleached;
- painted;
- printed.
It is customary to highlight the micro-veil separately. It is largely opaque. Its other feature is its soft shine.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages include:
- the structure of the fabric is pliable and soft, so it is easy to make folds in the material;
- if the window decoration has metal inserts, silk elements or bead appliqués, then it looks original, succinctly complementing the interior;
- to decorate an arch-shaped window, such material can be used in different variations;
- if you choose the right shade and use designer patterns, you can visually increase the interior space;
- affordable price;
- can be used to decorate children's rooms, since the material does not require much effort, it is easy to wash and dry.
Disadvantages of curtains of this type:
- when choosing multi-layer curtains, the fabric gets dirty faster and dust accumulates;
- saturated shades quickly lose their brightness over time;
- stains from corrosive substances are difficult to remove.
What kind of fabric
This is a fundamentally new textile material that is used for sewing curtains for offices, apartments, restaurant halls, etc. Speaking of microveil, it is also called semi-organza. The fabric is something between a veil and organza. The material is soft and refined. If we compare a microveil with a veil, the main difference is in the qualities taken from organza: elasticity and good light transmission. The fabric is so airy and light that on the windows it looks like a haze, a mirage. It is thinner and more delicate than silk, has a synthetic composition and is ideal for interiors of any functional style.
When talking about microveils or semi-organza, they represent plain fabrics. They come in light, pastel or darker, deeper colors. However, to better understand what a microveil is, you need to get acquainted with the detailed description.
Where and how to use
Often, voile curtains are hung in the living room, bedroom, kitchen or living room. In modern style, such material is sometimes used to decorate interior spaces, but only if the house has high ceilings.
Which is better, veil or organza?
There is no exact answer to the question of which is better - a veil or organza. Each material has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, but only one can be suitable for a particular style.
To understand which material is best to use, you should focus on the following parameters:
- Compared to a veil, organza is a more durable material.
- The veil has a lighter structure and produces fine folds better. Organza, on the contrary, is rigid and the drapery is large.
- Organza is more transparent.
- The veil is more demanding to care for and can be damaged when washed. Organza is more stable in this regard.
Based on the style in which the interior is made, you should give preference to fabric according to the following scheme:
- The veil creates a romantic mood; it is recommended to choose it to create tenderness in the room.
- In the kitchen, where the material gets dirty faster, it is better to hang organza.
- In a nursery, where active games are constantly taking place, it is better to use organza.
- For rooms where the required amount of light does not penetrate, organza is perfect. The veil will complement rooms located on the sunny side.
Tulle
Among the varieties of tulle there are: voile, organza and mesh. When choosing it, it is necessary to evaluate the throughput - how easily fresh air will penetrate into the room.
To achieve the best effect, you should make friends with a veil and a mesh - they will cope with the task perfectly. Organza is worth choosing if free passage of wind is not a priority for you.
Microveil
Microveil combines the positive qualities of two types of fabric. It combines the weightlessness and softness of a veil and the strength of organza. With the help of such material, you can create complex and non-standard window decorations; it is decorated with rich prints, and drapery fits well on it.
Types of curtains
Voile curtains are often combined with other types of window decorations. For example, Roman, Austrian or French are used, which, when combined with such material, are transformed and become more aesthetic.
Curtains
Curtains made of colored material are great for decorating living rooms and bedrooms. To create them, a linen veil is most often used, since it is denser than a regular one. It is easier to apply drawings and other decor on it so as not to damage the material itself.
A curtain made of draped material looks noble, since the color is more concentrated in the folds, which allows you to create the illusion of several shades.
Double
Double voile curtains involve the use of several colors or one unusual tone. The choice of colors will depend on the shades of the interior.
For example, for a room made in a classic style, neutral colors are suitable - a combination of beige (tulle) and brown (lambrequins).
You can make a dense drapery from fabric in turquoise or mint shades for the bedroom or gray for the kitchen.
Roman
To combine light fabric with Roman blinds, you should use a short fabric, since the weightless fabric will be located in front of them. In this way you can diversify the room and add a little coziness to it.
A veil with a pattern, or decorated with ribbons or small tassels, comes in handy here. It is possible to make Roman blinds from voile, but it will take a lot of time and effort, since the fabric must be handled very carefully so as not to damage it.
Austrian
Austrian curtains are suitable for Victorian or retro interior styles. In this case, an organic combination of a veil and, for example, satin is possible. Since such a window decoration includes many folds, it is worth using fabric in light shades (blue, turquoise or sea green).
If curtains are created for an interior in a modern style, then fabrics in metallic shades or with a pattern along the entire length are suitable.
French
French curtains are characterized by multiple folds starting from the very top and ending at the bottom. If your interior lacks a translucent window decoration through which light will enter, then a veil is the best assistant in this matter.
For decoration, you can use fabric of different colors, for example, white and gold or black and silver. Fabric made from threads of metallic shades will shimmer beautifully at sunset and dawn, and combining several tones will help refresh the room.
Curtain sizes
Depending on the interior and the requests of the owners of the room, the design of voile curtains provides short and long options for curtains of this type.
Short
A classic example is French curtains. They hide only half the window if the folds are large enough, but can go lower without touching the floors. The short window decoration is suitable for kitchens because it rarely gets dirty and does not collect dust.
Long
This variation is good for the kitchen or living rooms. It is advisable to decorate rooms with voile curtains made of polyester, as this material allows light to pass through well without being heavy or floating.
An excellent solution would be to use curtains, part of the fabric of which will lie on the floor - in this case, the bottom of the window decoration is decorated with openwork ribbons or classic lace.
Buying a veil and caring for it
You can purchase tulle from a veil in ready-made form. If the curtain is sewn independently, then the width of the fabric is equal to 2.5-3 times the width of the cornice. The more magnificent the curtain is required, the more fabric is needed.
The voile curtain is washable but not wrung out. For the machine, select a delicate mode in cool water without spinning. The curtain dries on the window and does not require ironing.
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When deciding to choose veil tulle curtains, consider the lighting of the room, its design and purpose. The fabric is suitable for sewing beautifully draped curtains, gently flowing curtains and for creating diffused lighting. White veil is a universal solution for any room.
Ideas in the interior of rooms
Depending on what kind of room you want to decorate, you can consider different ideas for rooms for different purposes.
Kitchen
Voile curtains for the kitchen should be short because they are easier to wash, they do not take up much space and are less likely to get dirty. Here you can experiment - use several colors at the same time, create an unusual drapery or decorate the material with artificial flowers. Kitchen curtains in combination with lambrequins will be a good addition.
Bedroom
A voile curtain creates a special atmosphere in the bedroom, so for this room you should choose a model with numerous folds, since the drapery will serve as an additional decoration.
It is recommended to use curtains, but if the option without them is more preferable, then the tulle should have thick patterns to protect the bedroom from the penetration of intense sunlight. Decorate the veil with a lambrequin, tiebacks and pins. It is preferable to choose pastel shades, lace or embroidered curtains.
Living room or hall
In the hall, it is better to use colors that match the interior, as an option - two-color curtains, usually complemented with curtains and lambrequins. The most successful option is the classic style, for which jacquard is appropriate.
It looks aesthetically pleasing with furniture made of expensive fabric or genuine leather, or with a floor-length curtain decorated with gilding.
The most common color combinations for voile curtains in two colors for the living room are black and white, brown and beige. Any light neutral shade with a bright accent can also be used.
Children's room
In a nursery, the most appropriate would be a veil curtain, which will give the room softness and tenderness. If it is important to maintain environmental friendliness, then you should use cotton fabric. The color scheme depends on the gender and age of the child:
- for girls - pink, lilac, orange or yellow shades;
- for boys - blue, gray, purple colors.
To create a neutral interior, white, beige, brown or metallic tones (gold, silver) are suitable.
Balcony
On the balcony it is preferable to use Roman curtains made of voile - they take up little space. It is worth making a choice in favor of fabric with a pattern along the entire length, decorated with fringe or lace at the bottom. Romanesque curtains with tiebacks located on the sides of the windows are also suitable; it is advisable to use impregnated fabric, which is less dirty.
Bathroom
The bathroom is the only space in a house or apartment where any voile curtains can be used. It is recommended to combine them with linen models.
Decoration elements
Let's look at the most common elements of curtain decoration.
- Pickups. This element will be revived and will add a soft elliptical line to a straight curtain. The design of tiebacks is varied - metal, fabric, tassels, floral arrangements, etc. The visual effect of the entire space as a whole depends on the height of the hook with tiebacks. So, you can visually expand the space in width, or increase the room in height.
- Lambrequins. The finished image of curtains is set by lambrequins, but their participation usually comes down to decorating the window in a classic style.
- With beads. The presence of beads in the curtains transforms the image of the window, setting a note of playfulness and romance. A wonderful addition to the beads will be small inclusions of small tassels and rhinestones.
Voile curtains with lambrequins
A translucent voile curtain complemented by a beautiful lambrequin is a multifunctional option for window decoration. Light, almost weightless canvases perfectly transmit the sun's rays and look stylish and elegant.
In some cases, such design is used to increase the area of the window opening or hide some of its defects.
Voile curtains are in perfect harmony with all types of lambrequins. For large rooms, the optimal solution would be soft products of complex design, while in small rooms it is more appropriate to opt for simple soft or hard models.
Remember that delicate, pastel colors of veils for curtains require a more saturated palette of lambrequins and, conversely, for colorful curtains it is better to choose decor in contrasting, calm shades.
Color spectrum
The color scheme is an important aspect that creates the mood. If the tulle is plain, then combining it with the style of the room does not cause difficulties. To avoid mistakes, you should use color semantics:
- White - suitable for any interior. It is worth using milk to give it softness.
- Green – refreshes the space and has a calming effect.
- Gray – combined with black and white makes the room modern.
- Beige – suitable for noble interiors, adds sophistication.
- Turquoise – gives the space freshness and coolness.
- Black – creates rigor, promotes concentration at work, emphasizes the classic style.
- Blue – along with violet and cyan, creates a calming atmosphere.
- Red – focuses attention on the image of the window.
Advantages
Microvoile is a beautiful, sophisticated fabric, which, due to its decorative appearance, is often used in interiors. It has a number of advantages:
- holds its shape well and drapes beautifully;
- practically does not wrinkle;
- gives the room a feeling of airiness and lightness;
- features a rich, varied range of colors;
- thin and resistant to sunlight, does not fade;
- Withstands a large number of washes if the care conditions are met.
Design and drawings
Floral patterns and abstract monograms are suitable for decorating a kitchen, embroidery is more appropriate for a hall or living room, and a minimalist stripe will decorate the office space well.
With embroidery
A veil with embroidery does not need additional decor if the patterns are distributed evenly throughout the fabric. Suitable for any room. A floral pattern or individual stripes with abstract patterns across the width look great. Can be combined with lambrequins.
Rainbow
A rainbow veil creates a positive mood, so this solution looks good in a children's room. Due to their translucent effect, the curtains beautifully diffuse sunlight. It is better to choose a rainbow of pale shades for the living room - in this case, the fabric will not look “cluttery”, it will be suitable for a neutral design, and thanks to its lightness, it will visually enlarge the window opening.
Patterns and ornaments
Abstract decorations on the voile curtain make the interior space elegant and add chic. On transparent material, large and detailed ornaments along the cornice or in the form of a pattern along the entire length look better. You should not choose laconic patterns, as they will make the curtain too simple.
Flowers
On thin fabric, the floral pattern looks sophisticated and noble. Located on a translucent matte material, they enliven the interior space. It is better to hang tulle with this pattern in the bedroom or living room.
Embossed
A veil with embossing will fit perfectly into the bathroom - barely noticeable patterns do not look bulky, and the overall uniformity is maintained. This material is also good as tulle in combination with lambrequins or curtains.
Multicolor
The best solution for transparent material is the ombre effect, that is, a smooth transition from one tone to another. A gradient from cool to warm or from dark to light looks good on a veil. For a laconic interior, shades of one palette, for example, blue or green, are suitable.
Multilayer
Multilayer curtains are suitable for decorating a hall or living room, as they can make the window visually larger. It should not be used for small rooms, as it will visually reduce the space.
Properties and applications
A veil on a window opening is a type of curtain. It is often confused with organza. But it’s easy to distinguish them: the veil is softer, more pliable than organza, has a matte surface, less transparent, and drapes more easily. Draperies look exquisitely airy, and when the wind blows or in motion, they form beautiful flowing waves. Thanks to these advantages, as well as good hygroscopicity and breathability, it is ideal for sewing:
- light curtains, exquisite lambrequins;
- ceiling canopies, canopies for adult beds and cribs;
- elegant dresses and blouses;
- romantic wedding dresses;
- decorative jewelry (flowers, inserts, veils for brides).
The disadvantage of this material is considered to be high creasing. Moreover, creases that are difficult to remove can form on synthetics. In addition, it fades in the sun.
Luxurious wedding dresses are made from this fabric.
Delicate veil canopy in the interior of a baroque style bedroom.
How to hang it correctly
To properly hang voile curtains, you need:
- choose a beautiful cornice - no matter how elegant the window decoration, a nondescript cornice can ruin everything;
- use tiebacks - this will make the curtains look more beautiful;
- if your plans include using lambrequins and curtains, then it is better to use baguette cornices with three rows;
- It is better to attach the material to the tubular cornice using magnets or clamps;
- When attaching a curtain with a drawstring, it is better to leave a little fabric above it.
Features of the material: pros and cons
The canvas has a width of 1.5 to 3.3 m. The fabric has increased fluidity and is difficult to attach to the surface of the cutting table. Curtain fabrics are cut out thread by thread. To do this, a small cut is made on the edge, then the craftsman carefully pulls out the thread, and the fabric is cut according to the resulting stretch on the fabric.
Plain veil
Voile fabric for curtains is widely used for making drapes and curtains in public institutions.
The material is popular because:
- cheapness;
- high drapability;
- no shrinkage;
- attractive appearance.
Important! Lambrequins and draperies require a large amount of fabric. An inexpensive veil allows you to create masterpieces of curtain art at minimal cost.
The only disadvantage of the fabric is its wrinkleability. The material is difficult to iron if it is washed in a machine or simply left crumpled.
The veil is cut thread by thread
How to care
Caring for voile curtains includes actions such as:
- It is better to machine wash on a delicate cycle, at a temperature no higher than 30 degrees;
- do not wring out the fabric after washing - it can dry quickly on its own;
- When washing, use gentle detergents so as not to damage the soft fibers;
- You can only iron a completely dried veil through cotton fabric;
- the iron heats up to a maximum of 110 degrees, since high temperatures have a bad effect on the state of matter;
- Do not clean the veil with a vacuum cleaner or steamer - this can damage the fabric;
- If a persistent stain has formed, do not use powerful bleaches or washing powder;
- to remove a stain, you need to place the material in cold or warm water, add a little gentle detergent or soap and leave for 15-20 minutes;
- After washing, immediately hang it on the eaves or on the balcony - no additional action is required, since the material will dry on its own.
Features of delicate fabric
- The veil is translucent, it is much softer than organza and has a matte surface.
- The material is surprisingly light, weightless and mobile; it can fill any room with light and air.
- Its exceptional ability to drape, form waves and folds allows you to create stunning design objects from it.
Designers advise not to choose “heavy” fabric such as crepe for a summer wedding dress. It is better to choose a natural material, for example, muslin, which is much more comfortable for this time of year and allows the skin to breathe.
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The disadvantages of the fabric include its some capriciousness. The veil wrinkles if stored incorrectly and requires special care. In addition, silk and wool fabrics are quite expensive, like all luxury products.
