How to choose curtains from IKEA?

What are the advantages and disadvantages?

• The main advantage of ikea curtains is the range! The site has more than 120 options for curtains, about 20 blinds (including roll and Roman curtains).
• The second advantage is different mount options... Depending on the curtain tape, the fabric is attached directly to the curtain, eyelets, or hooks.
• The third plus is environmental friendliness. For the manufacture of most of the models, IKEA uses renewable, sourced, recyclable or biodegradable materials (cotton, rayon, cellulose, etc.).

Another advantage is the fabric length of 300 cm. Buy SI tape with curtains, cut the length to the height of the walls of your house and iron it with an iron - no need to hem anything!

In the photo, curtains with a contrasting print on a white background

Minuses are very relative, but it is impossible not to say about them:

• Discreet design. This is a plus for a modern interior, but adherents classics they will not find the desired ones in ikea lambrequins, pleats, conquille, fringe and other embellishments.
• The width of the canvas is 145 cm. If the room is wider than 2.8 m and you plan to keep the curtains closed, you will have to hang 1-2 more curtains for an aesthetic appearance.

Varieties of curtains and fabrics

The complete set of different models differs. Fabric curtains are supplied by themselves (1 or 2 curtains are written on the package). They already have a curtain tape or rings, but for some you will have to buy hooks (RIKTIG, SIRLIG, VIDGA). Eaves, strings, tires are also sold at IKEA. The most popular: REKKA, IRYA, VIDGA.

Jalousie, Roman, roll-up models are supplied with fasteners, handles and other necessary elements for the structure to work.

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Ikea curtains in the interior can be in 5 options:

1. Tulle... Light window decor, used more as a decoration, transmits light and noise. There are monochrome (LILLE), with a geometric pattern (GERTRUD, IRMALI, HILDRAN), lace (ALVINE SPETS, ROSENMALVA), with floral embroidery (LILLEGARD, ROTFIBLA).
2. Curtains... From the assortment, you can pick up blackouts for the bedroom (MAYGULL, VILBORG, BIRTHNA), protective textiles from the sun in the living room (REVLUMMER, ANNALUIZA), shortened curtains for the kitchen (ROTFIBLA, ASCARIA, HILDAMAYA), models with an original pattern (ILCARIA) FJELLMETARE).
3. Jalousie... Made of polyester, they perfectly protect the space from bright light, allowing you to watch TV or work at a computer. Options: SHOTTIS, HOPPVALS.
4. Roman curtains... There is only one model - RINGBLUMMA. It comes in a variety of colors and sizes, fits most standard windows.
5. Roller blinds... There is more choice, unlike the previous ones. There are both plain (FRIDANCE, TREETUR) and patterned (LISELOTT). BUSKTOFEL resembles bamboo blinds, but is made of paper and polyester.

Separately, the GUNRID curtains should be highlighted: thanks to the mineral base, they purify the air in the room. Suitable for living rooms, children's rooms, bedrooms.

Pictured tulle on large windows

In addition to ready-made curtains in ikea, you can also find fabrics for tailoring individual curtains:

• monochromatic - LENDA, DITTE, BOMUL;
• in a flower - KALKBREKEN, BLOGRAN, UNIMAGNOLIA;
• geometry - SOFIA, SKEGGORT, METTALISE;
• abstraction - SKUGBRECKA, IRMELIN, GATKAMOMMIL.

Design guidelines

When buying, consider the main factor: length. Ikea curtains 300 cm are easy to cut to the desired size. The standard is considered to be an option 0.5-1.5 cm shorter than the height of the walls. This prevents the curtains from collecting dust on the floor and can move easily.

Long ones lying on the floor in beautiful folds are suitable only for bedrooms: but in this case, the curtains will have to be washed more often.

If there is a work table or worktop on the windowsill, cut the fabric 1 cm above the windowsill so that nothing interferes with the curtains.

Short curtains for the kitchen look more harmonious, being 12-15 cm below the windowsill.

In the photo Ikea curtains in the nursery

What are the most popular models?

In order not to choose between ikea curtains in the interior for a long time, rely on the opinion of buyers. Models are considered the most frequent purchase:

• LILL. Lightweight budget tulle - only 299 rubles per pair.

On the picture teen room in blue tones

• MAYGULL. Multi-colored laconic blackouts.
• RAGGDRABA. Delicate blackouts with white flowers.

• HILLA. Monochrome modest curtains, similar to linen.
• ASKARIA. Bright kitchen curtains.

How do they look in the interior of the rooms?

We have already mentioned that ikea curtains can be used as window decoration in absolutely any place.

Monochromatic curtains in a restrained style are suitable for the living room, study, bedroom. Interesting options with stylish geometric patterns will add dynamism to the living room. Flowers will create a special comfort in the bedroom.

On the picture zoning curtains

Curtains, especially in scandinavian styleare used not only on windows. They perfectly zone the space, act as a canopy around the bed.

Still not sure about the choice? See real photos of ikea curtains in the gallery!