Curtains for roof windows: types, choice of fabric, color, design, fastening, decor

Features of the choice of curtains in the attic

It is worth considering some of the nuances:

• For windows facing the south side, curtains with a special reflective lining are used to prevent fading and heating.
• It is equally important to choose a fabric that does not accumulate dirt and dust particles.
• For small attic spaces, it is advisable to use laconic curtains with a simple design.
• For inclined windows, it is better to choose curtains made of denser fabrics, since a powerful stream of sunlight falls on them.

Types of curtains for attics

There are many models for decoration. Among them you can always find something that suits your taste.

Jalousie

They perfectly let in sunlight or even block it out. Quite often, both horizontal and vertical slats of various colors and shades are used. Also, for attics, pleated curtains with a special coating are chosen to create a reflective effect.

See also a selection of photo blinds for non-standard windows.

Roman

Concise and compact. They can be made of dense or translucent fabrics, monochromatic or decorated with a variety of prints.

Pictured is a rustic bedroom with beige roman blinds on the skylights.

Roll

Allows you to save space in the room. They are easily fixed on the frame and make it possible to freely adjust the level of illumination in the room.

See others interior design ideas with roller blinds.

Curtains (tulle, veil and so on)

They make the interior elegant and give it a certain zest. Sometimes they are supplemented with holders, decorative pickups or other accessories that add even more originality to the curtains.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom and skylights with light curtains.

Curtains

They will create a warm and cozy atmosphere and will be an ideal option for decorating an attic space. In addition, traditional curtains go well with other types of curtains. To hold them, special grips and additional elements are used.

Blackout

They close the room from light and darken it by 80-90%. Perfect for organizing a day's rest.

Location and shape of windows

Despite the complex shapes, there are a lot of decoration options.

Sloped ceiling

The curtains will look great on sloping cornice... To control the lighting, grips in the form of ribbons, brushes or fabric strips are used. Such a curtain composition will especially emphasize the unusual shape of the slanting window.

Bevelled windows (tilted)

For such window openings, blinds, roller blinds and ordinary curtains made of loose materials are suitable. Fabric canvases located on beveled windows will create a very cozy and romantic atmosphere in the room.

Triangular windows

Pleated curtains or curtains on hooks, evenly distributed on one side of the triangular window opening, will allow you to decorate such windows, without limiting your imagination.

Trapezoidal

Compact roller blinds or pleated blinds are perfect for a trapezoidal window. When using fabric curtains, the main thing is to choose the right cornice.

On large windows

Curtains made of translucent, airy materials, such as organza or veils, on the ceiling cornice, when decorating large panoramic windows, look elegant and harmoniously complement the interior.

In the photo there is a living room with curtains on the panoramic windows of the attic.

Arched window

The best solution would be curtains that are connected in the center of the upper part of the window opening. For completeness of the picture, hooks are necessarily used.

Round

On such a window, any curtain options look organic. The only thing is that some straight curtain models, when closed, will not be able to emphasize the original shape of the window.

Ceiling

Ceiling transforming windows in the roof are quite an interesting interior detail; Roman or roller blinds are suitable for them.

Roof curtain material

A huge variety of materials allows you to create an appropriate and attractive look for curtains.

Paper

Used to make pleated curtains. Original paper designs with an accordion are ideal for those who want to design a window opening in a non-standard way.

Bamboo

Bamboo blinds look individual and extravagant. Such design of attic window openings will give the room lightness and sophistication.

Plastic

Plastic slats give a stylish design and original appearance to a window of almost any shape. In addition, this material is durable and environmentally friendly. Blinds are very practical, easy to use, maintain and clean.

Metal

Metal products are durable, do not deform and they are quite easy to maintain. However, these models heat up easily. Therefore, they are not recommended to be installed on windows that face the south side.

Fabrics (tulle, organza, linen, cotton)

Fabric canvases will give the interior a complete look. There are no specific criteria in the choice of material for curtains. The only thing is, the density of the fabric will depend on which side the windows are on.

Ideas in various styles

Roof curtains should be in harmony with the general style and interior of the room.

Classic

The combination of tulle and curtains will transform the atmosphere, add elegant notes and create an aura of comfort in a classic interior. To fasten such curtains, double cornices or clamps are used, complementing the original design with hooks or clamps.

In the photo there is a classic-style office and dormer windows decorated with curtains with tulle.

Loft

A loft-style attic floor should be well lit. Therefore, simple monochromatic curtain structures with a predominantly smooth or metallized surface are used here.

Provence

Light and airy curtains made of light fabric with unobtrusive floral patterns will perfectly transmit sunlight and harmonize with the entire interior of the room.

Country

Not too bright curtains made of natural materials look best. Chintz, linen or cotton fabrics will help to create coziness, comfort and a complete rural look.

In the photo there is a country-style children's room with curtains on the dormer window.

Minimalism

This style welcomes simple geometric shapes. Roller blinds or blinds will add completeness to the interior design.

Scandinavian

Light curtains or blinds in pale, cool colors will look good here. Especially the asceticism of the Scandinavian style can be emphasized by metal blinds.

Chalet

The main principle of the chalet style is the use of only natural fabrics. These curtains will create a cozy atmosphere and fit perfectly into the interior in the spirit of alpine mountain wooden houses.

Pictured is a chalet-style bedroom and skylights with light curtains.

Color spectrum

With the right color, the room takes on a truly exceptional look and you simply won't want to leave such a room.

Beige

Conservative color. The curtains in such a noble, elegant and soothing beige color scheme create a soothing and relaxing environment in the room.

Burgundy

The choice for a person with a refined taste. Burgundy curtains will bring a special warmth to the room and will cause a feeling of stability and prosperity.

Pink

It gives the room a feeling of freshness, lightness, romance and adds optimism.

Blue

Deep color. Its associativity with coolness allows the use of blue curtains for the decoration of windows located on the south side.

In the photo there is a children's room and a dormer window with blue curtains.

Blue

Frosty and clean as snow. Canvases of this color visually increase the space of the room and the height of the walls.

Grey

An unbiased and detached color that is not striking, which can be elegant and reveal itself through many complex shades.

Curtain designs and patterns

Bright images and large patterns on the curtains can liven up any interior.

Geometry (stripes, abstraction)

Geometric prints are the most sought after trend. Striped curtains delight with their aesthetic simplicity, and all kinds of abstraction always look original and interesting.

Ornaments and patterns

Unusual drawings add beauty and home comfort to the room. Such decor catches the eye and becomes a highlight of any interior.

Flowers

Bright and multifunctional floral prints will add summer mood, romance, warmth and comfort to the interior.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom and curtains with a floral pattern on the dormer window.

With photo printing

They have only positive characteristics. They can easily decorate a room and give it a unique look, perfectly replacing a panel or painting.

In the photo there is a bedroom for a girl and a dormer window with photo-printed blinds.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

It is the curtains that allow you to achieve a holistic design of the room.

Bedroom

Any option is suitable for a bedroom, the choice depends only on the style of the room. It can be as strict blinds, Roman or roller blinds, and curtains sewn from flying fabric, complemented by accessories in the form of grabs.

Children's room

It is not advisable to use complex colors and patterns. Canvases made of natural fabric of calm shades, with their graceful simplicity, will add tenderness to the interior, both in a room for a girl and for a boy.

Curtain mounting options

Should emphasize the appearance of the curtains and ensure comfortable use.

On grommets

The grommet mount is suitable for sloped windows of the correct shape, with a retainer or upper and lower cornice.

Velcro

Allows you to easily design complex shaped roof windows. With the help of Velcro, the curtain is securely fixed in the desired position.

On hooks

This mount does not imply the use of a curtain rod. Wall hooks are ideal for lightweight curtains.

In the photo there is a bedroom and skylights with curtains on hooks.

Decor ideas

Decorating curtains should be not only beautiful, but also functional.

Lambrequins

Add luxury to the attic. However, such a decor can be used only with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light.

Pickups

For traditional curtains, hooks are very often used. They not only create aesthetic folds, but also allow you to conveniently fix the canvas.

Holders

These decorative elements allow you to adjust the level of lighting in the room. In addition, when applied, a certain silhouette is formed at the curtains.

Photo gallery

Curtains for roof windows are a modern approach to the original decoration of a non-standard window opening.They are able to turn it into a real art object.