section: Types of curtains Not all people like to adhere to certain standards. Creative people constantly strive to express themselves, to bring something individual and unique into the space around them. This also applies to the choice of curtains, allowing you to add comfort and beauty to the interior of your home.
Therefore, the modern home textile market offers a large selection of non-standard curtain models. They are designed to frame window openings of various configurations: round, arched, bay windows, attic, which are fundamentally different in shape from typical rectangular/square structures in multi-story buildings.
Remember: a non-standard-shaped window is not only an element of the exterior of the house; its design in the interior of the room requires a special approach.
Windows with complex geometric shapes are called non-standard. These include:
- Round;
- Arched;
- Triangular;
- Attic inclined;
- Bay windows;
- Angular;
- Complex (rhombo-, trapezoidal, oval);
- Balcony blocks.
Using curtains you can highlight an interesting shape of the opening, or disguise it. To highlight a non-standard shaped window in the interior and focus attention on it, it is necessary to:
- The shape of the cornice coincided with the upper edge of the opening. A lambrequin will enhance this effect;
- The contours of the curtains followed the shape of the window. In this case, the canvases should have a color that stands out against the background of the walls, or a bright edging.
Advice: if you apply traditional textile design to a non-standard design (use a straight cornice, wide sliding curtains with a rectangular lambrequin, thick tulle) - this will allow you to disguise the window and visually bring its proportions closer to standard ones.
Drapery options for non-standard windows
The beauty of atypical designs is that they are individual and unique, giving the interior a certain intrigue. So why not emphasize this with textiles?
The nuances of draping arched windows
This architectural form was used during the Middle Ages. Arched windows gave ancient castles grandeur and sublimity, distinguishing them from the background of buildings of the same type. How to arrange them in a modern building?
If you install the cornice above the arch rounding level, the curtains will completely cover the structure. The trick of this design is to open the curtains to show all the beauty of the arched window.
You can emphasize the unusual shape of the window by installing curtains below the level of the rounding of the structure. The upper arched part of the opening will remain completely open. At the bottom of the product, the curtains can be assembled with tiebacks, demonstrating a beautiful frame.
To emphasize this interesting shape of the arched structure, it is decorated with sliding curtains connected in the center of the console. The canvases can be tightly adjacent to each other, or overlapping, and on the sides - supported by grabs.
Note: the use of an arched arched cornice and tiebacks allows you to create a composition that perfectly follows the shape of the window. It’s like a worthy frame for a valuable painting – it emphasizes the beauty of the work.
Curtains, consisting of two panels fixed at the edges of the window, let a lot of light into the room. But if you need to darken the room, you can use two- or three-layer curtains, the panels of which are draped asymmetrically to each other.
Please note: before sewing curtains for arched windows, you should take measurements of the structure and make a life-size template of the opening. This will allow you to choose the best option for curtains that will perfectly match the shape of the window.
Choice
Today, arched windows are installed not only in country cottages, but also in city apartments. Most often, semicircular windows have non-standard parameters. So, in the attic, small semicircular windows are usually installed, and on the ground floor, on the contrary, floor-to-ceiling windows are placed. Non-standard sized windows look very original and attractive. However, the interior of the apartment needs to create a complete look, and for this you need to choose the right curtains for the arched window.
How to decorate sloping windows with curtains
Such structures are often used on attic floors and look interesting, but not everyone can design them correctly. You can emphasize the interesting shape of a sloping window using curtains on an inclined cornice.
The use of grab bars will allow you to regulate the degree of penetration of the sun's rays into the room. For these purposes, you can use tapes, tassels, or strips of fabric to fix the curtain fabric on a holder located in the wall.
Tip: you can use curtains as an independent window frame for a sloping window, or complement them with tulle to hide the heating radiators and give the room more intimacy.
In minimalist interiors, it is advisable to curtain a sloping window with a Roman blind. It is worth taking into account the fact that the blade can only rise to the level of the beginning of the bevel. French and Austrian curtains can achieve a similar effect.
You can also decorate a beveled window in an original way using standard straight cornices located at different levels. In this case, it is better to choose bright, colorful canvases on grommets that will attract attention, focusing attention on the unusual shape of the structure.
Note: if you install a straight cornice over the sloping opening, curtain the sliding curtains, and add a lambrequin covering the missing part of the window, you will get the illusion of a standard rectangular window.
Design of bay windows in different rooms
When decorating each room, a separate type of design is used. The bay window space is designed accordingly. The main focus is on harmony and aesthetics.
Airy tulle with the formation of bunches in the walls in a large room Source yandex.ua
For the living room
To make the composition on the bay window look attractive, do not use bright and noticeable curtains, but hang them with taste. For the living room, you can hang single tulles or night curtains on the walls between the window frames. Panoramic windows are decorated with semicircular light curtains.
Decorating a bay window with straight night curtains in the living room Source airbnb.ru
If the room has glazing from the floor, then the curtains must be long. For standard openings, it is acceptable to use Austrian curtain models that are short to the window sill.
For the bedroom
A good way to design a bay window in a bedroom is to use independent Roman shades for each frame. They can be complemented with translucent curtains with a chic shade of brown, ashen color.
Bay window in the bedroom with cream air curtains Source art-interior.moscow
You can complement the openings using solid large tulle. It is hung to form voluminous vertical folds. They are often fixed into deep cornices built into niches. To achieve strict waves, choose curtains with grommets.
Triangular shaped windows
Architects rarely design triangular windows, so the design of this design can cause certain difficulties. The curtain can be fixed to a thin tubular cornice located on one of the upper sides of the triangle. The curtain panel is draped on the opposite side and secured with a clamp.
Attention: you should make sure that the hooks on which the curtain is attached do not slide down the cornice, otherwise the product will not hold its shape. You can use tulle on individual hangers for these purposes.
The design consisting of two cornices located parallel to the upper sides of the triangle looks interesting. Thin felt felt of contrasting colors is hung over them and fixed crosswise.
Note: for small windows it is better to purchase special mini-curtain rods with a small rod diameter.
If there is no need to adjust the position of the curtains in the room, the triangular window can be decorated with tulle on the cornice, repeating the shape and angle of connection of its two upper sides. This design looks impressive in the attic, occupying the entire end wall of the room. The tulle for it will have to be sewn to order, since the upper edge of the product must be made at an acute angle.
Another way to emphasize the interesting shape of a window is to install a short straight cornice above it, and curtain it with light, wide tulle, fixing its lower edges on both sides of the base of the triangle.
Tip: if you combine a forged cornice and light colorful curtains decorated with tassels, you will get a beautiful design in the Provence style.
If a room with a triangular window needs a lot of sunlight, you can decorate the opening with small curtains that form light draperies around its perimeter. To prevent the canvases from cluttering the structure, they are fixed on the sides of the window using tiebacks.
It is very convenient to use blinds on non-standard windows. For a triangular opening, these can be vertical structures, the elements of which are attached to the cornice on special movable runners. This makes it possible to adjust the position of the slats and rotate them using a cord.
Please note: blinds can be positioned at a maximum angle of 55 degrees.
Above the arched opening
Typically, this method of decorating a non-standard window is used to create the illusion of high ceilings. When using this option, a simple cornice is also installed, which is fixed under the ceiling. Designers, in this case, recommend choosing a light and translucent fabric for the curtains - then the semicircular window will not be hidden from view. Organza, veil or chintz are suitable for this purpose. Also, a variety of curtain tiebacks, which you can purchase in a store or sew with your own hands, will look beautiful.
We decorate round windows with textiles
Round windows look unusual on the exterior of a house, but how can they be used correctly in the interior of a room? Such designs fit perfectly with a standard straight cornice. In this case, curtains and tulle curtains on the console should be gathered with clamps at the bottom - this will allow part of the round window to be left open, demonstrating the unusual shape of it.
Light curtains decorated with interesting draperies look more original on non-standard openings. If you install metal clamps at different levels above the opening and curtain thin tulle on them, forming arched folds, this method of decoration (overflow) will allow you to create an almost weightless drapery that looks gentle and elegant.
In a modern interior, thread curtains can be used for draperies. They are collected in bunches and secured in an arc over the round window opening on decorative hooks. You can combine threads of different colors, decorate the places where they are attached with flowers, pebbles - it all depends on your imagination.
Types of roof windows
Curtains are selected depending on the type of window, its shape and location. The following types are found:
- on the base of the roof, usually this is an opening of the correct geometric shape, here you can use any curtains, the only difficulty is mounting under the ceiling;
- on the slope of the roof - here you need to think about fastening the fabric so that it does not sag; roller blinds and blinds are well suited;
- transformers that can turn into a balcony exit are rare. Here you need curtains from ceiling to floor;
- a light tunnel is a pipe with one end going outside and the other into the room; usually there is no need for strong shading. They can be played up in an original way: decorated in the form of a lampshade or spotlight.
Windows that turn into doors can be left without curtains Source storage.googleapis.com
If the windows face the shady side, you can limit yourself to light curtains Source davinci-decor.ru
Features of the design of high windows
Tall windows came into architectural fashion in the 18th century, as an integral attribute of the palaces of nobles. Today they are mainly found in the halls where the staircase is located, and occupy a space of two floors in height. A straight light curtain consisting of one sheet is ideal for their decor.
The ideal option is Roman, Japanese panel curtains with mechanical or remote control . Installing these structures will allow you to easily regulate the level of light in the room, making it more comfortable and lived-in.
Designers believe that it is difficult to spoil a tall window, but it is no less difficult to give it an attractive appearance. You should not use curtains with many decorative elements to decorate them - this can create barriers to sunlight entering the room.
The ideal option is curtains of a laconic shape and discreet design. This can be a single sheet, intercepted from the side. Double curtains decorated with a bandeau are also suitable. To let maximum light into the room, you can curtain the high windows with translucent tulle, and decorate the structure itself with stepped soft throws made of denser fabric that frame it along the contour.
With tall windows, it is worth paying attention to the place where the drapery is fixed. The best option is to place it directly above the window frame.
Note: if you fasten the curtains too high, this will further lengthen the already tall windows.
You can visually reduce a high opening by securing the curtains below the top edge of the window frame. In this case, the cornice seems to cross out the plane of the window. The bar is selected to have an impeccable shape so that it fits harmoniously into the structure of the window. It is better to choose curtains straight or decorated with a light bandeau.
Tall windows in the living room can be decorated with sliding straight curtains with tiebacks. They will look impressive in combination with a massive chandelier. Well, if you need to visually reduce the height of the ceilings, you can complement the curtains with a straight lambrequin with a horizontal pattern.
Design of inclined roof windows
For such designs, regular sliding curtains are suitable. The only thing that needs to be done is to take care of fixing the lower edge of the product (since the wall is inclined). This can be done using tiebacks or a decorative strip located at the point where the bevel is formed. This way, the curtains will fit perfectly against the window, emphasizing its unusual placement.
You can also decorate slanted windows using curtains with eyelets. In this case, an additional rod should be provided on which the lower edge of the product will be attached.
You can also use Roman curtains on sloping windows, the fabric of which is gathered into horizontal folds. This structure is attached to special cables/guides fixed on both sides of the window frame. In this way, a frame is formed that holds the curtain at a certain angle. In this case, the curtain can be raised/lowered to the required level.
Nuances of decorating a bay window
A bay window is a structure of several windows (3-7) protruding outside the room. When decorating it with curtains, it is important to remember one point: all windows must be combined into a single composition.
If the bay window is poorly defined, the walls between the windows are small and it is part of the room, then you can decorate it in the same style as the rest of the room. To do this, use two curtains placed along the edges of the structure, and combine all the windows with a single curtain, possibly with a lambrequin.
Please note: it is better to choose a broken cornice for a bay window that matches the shape of the structure.
If there are large gaps between bay windows, they should also be draped. In a large room, curtains can serve as dividing elements, and in small rooms, small, beautifully folded pieces of fabric that do not weigh down the structure.
To focus attention on the bay window structure, it can be designed like a theater curtain. The composition will be complemented by furniture upholstery or sofa cushions made from the same fabric as the curtains. A properly decorated bay window can become a real decoration of the room.
Corner window - how to choose curtains
The presence of a corner window in a room often causes a lot of difficulties: choosing the optimal curtain model, cornice design, combining it with the interior of the room. Such windows can consist of one or two sections located close to the corner of the room.
When designing such structures, you should adhere to several basic rules:
- Curtains and curtains should emphasize the unusual shape of the window;
- The frame of the opening should be lush, with a twist, attracting attention.
Note: to hang tulle and curtains on a corner window, you should use a special cornice, or join several rods to create a single structure.
There are two classic ways to decorate corner windows:
- One solid curtain;
- Using separate canvases united by a common lambrequin.
The lambrequin can be used as an independent element of the window frame - this way more light will enter the room. But if the view outside the window is not entirely presentable, you can curtain the corner windows with a light curtain and decorate them with mirrored curtains made of a denser material in a contrasting color.
Windows of complex shape
There are other, complex window shapes found in modern houses - diamond-shaped, trapezoidal, oval. This should be taken into account when developing textile design.
Thus, diamond-shaped windows can be curtained with a canvas that completely follows the shape of the structure. At the same time, it is fixed on special hooks mounted into the wall at the corners of the diamond. Short straight curtains on the top and bottom rods look impressive on such a window. If they are assembled with clamps in the middle, they will demonstrate all the beauty of the diamond-shaped design.
Trapezoidal windows also have a complex configuration. They can be covered with curtains completely or partially. On such structures it is convenient to combine several types of curtains, setting a certain atmosphere and level of lighting in the room.
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Curtains for balcony blocks
These structures consist of a glazed door connected to a massive window. The method of decorating a balcony block depends on the purpose and size of the room in which it is located. If this is a small bedroom, you can curtain the structure with thin muslin curtains that form soft folds.
In the office, it is preferable to decorate a balcony block of blinds - it is both beautiful and practical. Roman blinds would also be appropriate here, allowing you to regulate the lighting in the room and not taking up much space.
To decorate a balcony block in a spacious living room, you can use thicker and more massive curtains. They can be complemented with a lambrequin, adding elegance to the design.
Curtains for small windows
In modern houses, small windows are rarely designed, mainly in the attic. But those who live in old buildings may encounter this problem. How to drape them?
If the window has an unusual shape, and even in a beautiful frame, you can leave it without decoration. It looks attractive in itself. In other cases, it is worth taking care of the appropriate design of the structure. But it is important not to overdo it with draperies, otherwise sunlight will not enter the room at all.
To decorate a small window, one canvas is enough. By curtaining it correctly, you can adjust the shape and disguise all design flaws. You can visually enlarge the opening with the help of a curtain that hides the boundaries between the wall and the opening. It must be curtained on a rod that protrudes slightly beyond the window.
Advice: do not make the rod too wide - when you open the curtain, part of the wall will be visible, and this will look ugly.
Short curtains that reach the length of the window sill look good on small windows. They can be beautifully draped, decorated with overhangs and tiebacks. It is better to sew curtains from light fabrics (it is better not to use wool, velvet and brocade). Advantage should be given to plain canvases in light shades, or with a simple print - they transmit light well without cluttering up the space.
A great option is to decorate a small window with a double-sided curtain. In some places you can form draperies, showing the underside of the curtain - this will make the window frame more interesting.
We select curtains depending on the installation features
Modern practical and pleasant solutions in architecture and renovation affect how the rest of the furniture will look and whether it is comfortable to use.
You should not buy fashionable blinds if you have:
- Window
- Transom
- Fragments that cannot be moved/opened at all
Complex, “pompous” combinations (ruffles, ruffles, folds) do not always look good:
- On "triangles"
- On small arches, London curtains are preferable
- Together with a lifting mechanism similar to blinds
- If they interfere with opening the doors, etc.
Along the contour or on the opening is the main question if there is a choice between different types of “ceilings”. The first applies mainly to rolls and pleats.
- Replacing the entire space along the contour frees up the window, leaving room for flowers and small sculptures
- Placement on the opening ensures that the sun's rays will not enter at night, and this also assumes the presence of a “weighty” structure
- Products with clips are easier to remove and much easier to keep clean. Detailed instructions on caring for blinds are always available on the Internet.
Wide window decoration
It would seem that a large panoramic window is a big plus of the house, because it lets a lot of light into the room. But designing such an architectural element is not at all easy. Before you start decorating, it is worth studying all the features of the design: whether it is single or multi-leaf, the dimensions of each section. If the window consists of several identical sashes, you can dilute their monotony by alternating matte and shiny curtains.
If you want to focus attention on the beautiful landscape outside the window, decorate the window to match the tone of the walls in the room. But if the room offers an unremarkable view, it is better to make the window decor more active. For these purposes, you can use multi-layer draperies consisting of opaque curtains and two-color curtains, or tulle, curtains and lambrequin.
At the same time, you should not use more than three colors in window decoration - the decor will be too colorful. It is better to dilute plain fabrics with colored borders, borders, and tiebacks. You can use tulle and curtains in contrasting colors and visually combine these elements with a lambrequin.
Advice: if the lambrequin and tulle have a print, then it is better to dilute them with plain curtains.
When choosing fabric for framing wide windows, you should check how it will look in the given room. Since the opening is large and a lot of light enters the room through it, you can make curtains from a dense material that slightly blocks the light flux. Light transparent tulle on massive windows will look out of place, distracting attention. Therefore, it is better to complement it with thicker curtains, and even a lambrequin.
If the window has incorrect proportions or an ugly frame, these defects should be masked when decorating. A low and wide design can be hidden if each of the curtains with drapery partially overlaps the adjacent wall.
An opening that is too long can be visually broken into parts using several sets of curtains. This will give the impression that there are several regularly shaped windows in the room.
Tip: Austrian curtains hide the size of windows well. Made from opaque fabric and complemented with other draperies, they allow you to visually adjust the proportions of the structure.
Rooms for which porthole windows are suitable
In fact, windows in any room can be round. You just need to remember that when it comes to double-glazed windows, you are limited to a diameter of up to 54 cm. Windows with larger diameters are not produced in order to avoid deformation of the plastic. And for “deaf” models it is advised not to exceed a diameter of 40 cm.
Such a window will not be suitable for a spacious living room, even if you install several. But if the living room is small, a pair of round windows will provide it with enough light. And yet, if you like rounded shapes, designers recommend choosing arched windows in the living room, they provide more options for choosing luxurious curtains.
Porthole windows look very advantageous in a nursery, and children usually really like them. It’s easier to choose curtains for a child’s room. Also, round windows with properly selected curtains will make a small bedroom very cozy.
Rounded windows are very suitable for non-residential premises: hallway, kitchen, bathroom, toilet or sauna dressing room. With the exception of the kitchen, curtains are usually not needed here. The glass can be made frosted or stained glass. In this case, the window will provide enough light, perform a decorative function and be a protection from prying eyes.
Window decoration consisting of two parts
Some houses still have windows separated by a lintel. The shape of such a structure can be different: the upper part is in the shape of a triangle, an arch, the lower part is a rectangle. It is better to visually combine such windows into a single composition. But to decorate them you will need to use two cornices. Both parts of the structure can be curtained with the same curtains. You can use two-color curtains as a frame for the lower part, and repeat some of their elements in the upper part of the window. This will allow you to create a holistic composition.
With the right approach, even an unremarkable window with a problematic configuration can be turned into a real home decoration.
Cornices used on non-standard shaped windows
To frame windows with a curved top edge, metal or plastic flexible profile structures are used. They can be with internal (hidden) or external rail. The canvases are fixed on them using hooks or Velcro adhesive tape.
Various shapes of the opening can follow tire curtain rods with rotating elements. They can be rotated 90 degrees and cut to the required length. Such designs are suitable for framing bay windows.
If it is difficult to achieve a perfect repetition of the window shape using a finished cornice, you can replace it with hooks. They are fixed in the wall along the perimeter of the frame and curtains are hung from them using loops. These fastening elements can be of different colors (white, black, silver, bronze), which allows you to create a beautiful harmonious/contrasting combination with curtains/tulle.
When decorating a room in country or eco-style, you can do without cornices altogether. An ordinary tree branch will serve as a fastener for curtains. It can be varnished, painted white or black - such an element of window decor will certainly attract attention.
Note: curtains are attached to the curtain rod using ties
Types of curtains for decorating windows of non-standard configurations
Everyone knows that curtains are one of the most important elements of decorating a room. But when it comes to decorating a non-standard room, you have to spend a lot of effort, time, and finances on selecting a suitable window frame. What curtains can be used to design atypical openings?
Pleated curtains
Pleated curtains are a universal option for decorating window openings of different shapes and configurations. At the same time, they allow you to fully preserve the functionality of the design. This is because pleated curtains can be installed on each section of the window separately. The canvas can be raised to the required level by adjusting the intensity of the light flux entering the room.
Kiseya
Due to the fact that these curtains consist of many hanging threads, they can be used to create various draperies. Kisey can not only be hung in various ways, but also its fibers can be trimmed and intertwined. This allows you to use these curtains on windows of different shapes.
Muslin curtains look very nice on arched openings. Shiny and flowing - they emphasize the beauty of the structure.
These curtains can be used on small windows, since they do not weigh down the structure at all. Some of the threads can be left flowing, and the rest can be formed into a beautiful drapery. Ropes can be beautifully curtained on decorative holders, woven into braids, trimmed to form a curly bottom edge, added with a matching lambrequin - there are many options.
Standard curtains and curtains
To decorate non-standard windows, it is not at all necessary to sew custom-made curtains or buy expensive kits. You can create unusual draperies from standard curtains and curtains, thereby adding originality to the interior of the room. If the curtains consist of several panels, then you can connect the curtains of adjacent windows with each other using a clamp.
Double-layer curtains of contrasting colors can be draped to form swags. This will give the window structure volume.
Custom drapery can be created by swapping curtains and curtains. Against the background of a dense base of curtains, the pattern on the tulle seems more expressive and voluminous.
It looks no less interesting if the lambrequin is hung not on top of the curtains and curtains, but between them. This simple technique will change the perception of the window frame, making it sound in a new way.
Multilayer curtains provide ample space for creativity. One of their elements can be beautifully draped by fixing it on a mini-eaves along the window frame.
The use of various available materials will allow you to go beyond the ordinary when decorating non-standard windows. Did you know you can make a curtain out of CDs? Such a curtain can become a harmonious addition to a modern interior. The discs will shimmer beautifully when the lighting changes, thereby changing the perception of the room.
Curtains made of coarse materials – mesh, fur – look interesting on windows. Mesh curtains are convenient to use on small openings; they do not prevent the penetration of sunlight into the room.
Fur curtains look massive, so they are suitable for large windows. You can create an interesting window composition if you install eyelets in them and hang curtains on a silver curtain rod.
Decor elements
Decorating curtains should be given no less attention than sewing them. After all, this is a way to give the design individuality. The decor can be a handmade console made of metal or wood.
Various clamps - fabric, decorative cords, beads, ribbons, hairpins - will allow you to constantly experiment with the design of the window frame. You don’t have to buy them - you can make them yourself. So the curtains can be intercepted with low beautiful beads, a chain with keychains brought from travels around the world.
The elements for fastening the canvas to the rod can also be original. For these purposes, you can purchase various clips and hooks available in specialized stores. You can show your imagination and hang the curtains with ties that you sew yourself.
Sew or buy
Implementing a custom window frame with your own hands is not so difficult. To do this, you should arm yourself with imagination and simple recommendations that can be found on the Internet. But there is an easier way - buy a ready-made version, or have it sewn to order. In just a short time you will receive a unique product that will perfectly suit your interior.
Non-standard windows in the house are no longer a problem. With the help of well-chosen textiles, you can emphasize all the advantages and individuality of the design, as well as hide the shortcomings.
