How to choose curtains

Curtains are not just a curtain, as many people think, but a design element. With their help, you can emphasize the dignity of the apartment or focus on the window. Your imagination may be limitless in the choice of curtains, but you must follow a number of rules that will help turn the room into a cozy room.

How to choose the right curtains

Various fabrics are used for the manufacture and sewing of curtains:

• organza;
• velveteen;
• velvet;
• cotton fabric;
• wool;
• silk, etc.

Material textures:

• shiny;
• matte;
• with a print (pattern);
• smooth;
• printed, etc.

General tips when choosing curtains:

• Discard lambrequins if the house has a low ceiling. Get a curtain in a solid color.
• If the room has high ceilings and spacious windows, then it is preferable to buy long curtains with assemblies.
• In a small room, it is better to hang light transparent curtains. You can arrange a composition from different shades of fabric.
• A long cornice adds volume to a narrow room, visually the room seems larger.
• To keep the new curtains from getting lost in the interior, choose a tone or half tone darker than the walls.
• The color of the fabric can match the color of the upholstery.

When choosing curtains, consider the style that is set for the room.

Remember, tricky fabrics like corduroy or velvet need to be cared for carefully. If in the house pets live then all the curtains will collect the hair.

How to choose roller blinds

When the renovation is almost finished and the time comes for choosing curtains, then you should not rush to buy classic curtains. Perhaps roller blinds will work better and will look more interesting.

Designers often use them in their projects, as they fit perfectly into the interior, do not require careful maintenance and are functional.

Roller blinds can be of different colors, with patterns and patterns, different lengths and widths.

They are divided into two types:

• open;
• closed.

Open roller blinds consist of a material and a roller on which the fabric is wound. At the end, a plank is necessarily inserted so that the curtain of the oars is even and beautiful. Only the manual mechanism is used.

Closed curtains differ in that additional fasteners are installed on the side surfaces of the window. That is, the rays of light will not be able to penetrate the house. The mechanism can be manual or automatic.

The main advantages of roller blinds:

• fit well into any interior;
• take up less space - not oversized;
• ease of use;
• provide reliable protection from sunlight;
• look harmoniously with classic curtains and drapes.

The main thing: before making a purchase, measure the width of the glass, since more than 1-1.5 cm of curtains should not go onto the frame. Otherwise, there is a risk of curtains overlapping each other and all your money will go to waste.

What color to choose curtains

When choosing the color of curtains, there are no strict rules. Here, your imagination can be limitless. The main point is the right color scheme, which will help:

• expand the space if it is small;
• make the room lighter;
• darken if the room is on the sunny side.

Remember: warm or bright colors make the room light, while cool or dark colors give the style austerity and make the room dark.

Simple rules when choosing a shade of curtains:

• For the economy of the budget, you should select the curtains to match the color of the overall furniture (sofa, armchairs). Upholstered furniture is rarely replaced with new ones.
• If the family budget allows you to change curtains often, then choose the color of the wallpaper.
• If the interior items in the room are of different shades, then choose the largest object. For example, the color of the carpet is dark blue, which means that the curtains will be of the corresponding shade.
• When in doubt about bright colors, choose beige, cream, or sandy tones. They do not get boring and always remain in fashion.
• To draw attention to the window, choose bright saturated colors, but do not forget about interior items, which should also be of this color. After all, nobody canceled the color echo.
• Cool tones, on the other hand, will help make the subject appear farther away.
• Light shades will make the room wider, while dark ones will steal volume.
• For the bedroom, it is better to choose calm colors, since flashy shades will not give you the opportunity to relax.
• Living room curtains can be different. There are no restrictions here.
• For the kitchen, do not choose dark shades. Appetite-inducing colors are suitable - light green, green, orange, etc.

How to choose a curtain rod for curtains

There are two types of eaves attachment:

• wall;
• ceiling.

The first option is mounted directly on the wall. It can be wooden, metal, string and other cornices.

The rail cornice helps to expand the space as it takes up little space and does not look bulky. Therefore, if you have a small room that you want to fill with air, then this is your option.

Before buying curtains and curtain rods, look on the Internet for window design options. There are interesting tips to help you find the right one.