Japanese curtains - the best interior design ideas

Definition and mechanism

Japanese curtains consist of fabric panels with special weights at the bottom of the curtains, which move along the cornice using different types of control.

Features of panel curtains

Like all types of curtains, they have their own aesthetic and functional characteristics.

• Easy to operate and maintain.
• A special fastening allows them to be used not only as a decor for a window opening, but also as a partition for dividing a room.
• Thanks to the design of several panels, you can combine canvases in any order and create stylish and interesting looks.
• Due to their laconic appearance, they take up a minimum of space.

Material

For the manufacture of Japanese canvases, artificial and natural materials are used.

Bamboo

They do not accumulate dust in themselves and are very easy to clean. According to Feng Shui, they absorb negative energy and prevent it from entering the house. They will fit especially well into an interior in an oriental or eco style with themed design details.

Linen

Practicality and comfort. Perfect for any layout, combined with ceramics and wood, linen panels are aesthetics and harmony.

Organza

Japanese-style organza curtains are sophistication without unnecessary details. Anyone who likes oriental exoticism, this fabric will help in creating the right mood in the room.

Plastic

Thin plastic panels have been invented for modern solutions. Exquisitely simple and austere. They fit perfectly into minimalist interiors, giving them a special style.

Silk

Mysterious and sophisticated. He always looks interesting and attractive. Silk curtains will add a touch of style to your room.

Satin

It can be plain or with pictures. Allows you to achieve an original and unique look. Various shades and colors make it possible to choose the most suitable combination for interior decoration.

Rice paper

They let in a lot of light and give the room a special flavor, which is appreciated by many connoisseurs and lovers of Japanese style.

Blackout

Vertical panels made of this type of fabric look strict and stylish, and when unfolded they completely isolate the space from external light.

Sizes of curtains

Japanese panels are only short or long to the floor, all other forms are excluded.

Long

They can be both a decorative element for windows and an excellent solution in the design of niches, walls, doorways, or can be used as cabinet doors.

In the photo there are long Japanese curtains in the interior of the living room.

Short

Translucent short curtains up to the window sill made of a plain light material are suitable for small windows. They are able to visually expand the window opening and give a feeling of abundance of space and air.

The photo shows the interior of a small bedroom with a window decorated with short Japanese curtains.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Japanese curtains provide unlimited freedom in the design of any room.

Kitchen

Most often used for spacious kitchens. They are practical, so they are ideal for this far from ideal cleanliness of the room. And thanks to their laconicism and simplicity, they will fit into any design and complete the overall design of the interior.

In the photo there is a kitchen decorated with brown Japanese canvases.

Bedroom

For bedrooms, they choose pastel and muted colors that resonate with nature. Cloths made of natural materials with dust-repellent properties will become reliable protection against allergic manifestations.

Children's room

Decorating a window in a nursery, with the help of various prints, you can create a special mood in the room. Also, the design is used to delimit a room into a recreation and games area or acts as a partition for a room shared by two children.

In the photo there is a children's room and green Japanese curtains with a geometric pattern.

Living room or hall

The overall design of the products and the material is chosen according to the style of the interior. Most often, long canvases with a floral or geometric pattern are used. Sometimes panels are combined with other curtains, such compositions are perfectly combined with living room interior items.

Balcony and loggia

Protect from sunlight and strong heat. The choice of color and ornament can affect the perception of the geometry of the balcony. Light shades will expand the space, dark ones will make it smaller and more comfortable.

Interroom

Japanese panels are not only utilitarian and beautiful curtains, they are also used to create sliding partitions or replace interior doors and walls.

Wardrobe

It will allow you to solve several problems, in particular, elegantly close the entrance to the dressing room, use blackout curtains instead of a screen or fence off the area for placing a mirror.

For bay window

Smooth canvases of Japanese curtains in the design of the bay window take up a minimum of space and do not overload the interior of the room.

Color spectrum

Japanese canvases will look even more harmonious in the interior if you choose the right one, not only the texture, but also the color.

Brown

Multifaceted, rich, but at the same time neutral color. He is not dominant. Brown is a natural shade that suits elegant and solid interiors.

Grey

In order not to get too dull and conservative in the room, when choosing such a color, you need to know the sense of proportion and carefully think over each shade and color combination.

Green

The color of calmness, saturates the space with a natural theme. Green Japanese curtains create a positive perception of the outside world and the interior as a whole.

The photo shows the dining room in white and green Japanese canvases on the windows.

White

This is a sign of excellent taste and grace, because it goes well with any interior and furniture color, and also gives the living space a festive look.

Black and white

The pinnacle of classics, the absolute peak of harmony. Combines with a variety of bright or muted interior palettes. The black and white combination gives the design a strict laconicism and incredibly luxurious look. It can become both a background and an accent.

Purple

A stunning, deep, rich and incredibly picturesque color that will surely catch your eye.

Pink

Mobilizes and tones up, gives ample opportunities for the manifestation of your taste. It can induce a dreamy mood and is good for relaxation.

Beige

It will fill the design with special aesthetics, add completeness and allow you to add more coziness and comfort to a cool or dark interior.

In the photo there is a living room in light colors with beige Japanese curtains on the window.

Drawings and design of curtain panels

They give a special atmosphere, allow to further emphasize the idea of ​​style.

Take a look how roller blinds look in the interior.

Plain

The traditional and laconic version does not focus on itself and does not stand out against the general background. Most often used to decorate rooms such as a bedroom or living room.

Flowers and vegetation

Floral and floral patterns create a sense of serenity. For example, in Japan, the orchid in the interior creates an atmosphere of tranquility and affects the perception of space, highlighting the advantages and hiding the disadvantages of the interior.

Fishnet

These delicate, filigree designs are perfect for a room like a bedroom. They will make it more soaring, cozy and truly exclusive.

Sakura

Japanese cherry blossoms depicted on canvases will create a unique blooming effect in the room. Due to its delicate shades, curtains with sakura will look most harmonious in an interior made in brown, beige, turquoise or gray.

With a transparent middle

An exquisite transparent middle, combined with dense side parts, will support the overall style of the room. This option is suitable for rooms that do not need to be hidden from UV rays.

Geometry

The variety of this pattern allows you to use it in completely different rooms. Abstraction, stripes and strict squares will successfully fit into the minimalistic design of a small room and add spaciousness and originality to it.

In the photo there are Japanese curtains with a geometric print in the interior of the office.

Photo print

They resemble screens, they look like photo curtains, so realistic drawings look great on them. They help to create a non-trivial and memorable interior.

Style solution

Also, these canvases are able to organically and beautifully fit into different interior styles.

Ethnic style

Intense colors, various patterns and ornaments are the main defining features of this style. The main thing is that the selected curtains are combined with the general interior of the space. Natural materials and light transparent products are suitable.

In the photo there is a hall in ethnic style with windows decorated with Japanese canvases.

Minimalism

Here the emphasis is on the abundance of light and space. Therefore, special attention is paid to the selection and design of curtains. The modesty and unpretentiousness of the curtain panels are in keeping with the spirit of this style.

Oriental

The interior should be as natural as possible, dividing the space with miniature screens, a minimum of furniture, straw mats and an abundance of accessories.

The photo shows the interior of the living room in an oriental style with Japanese curtains on the window.

Eco

Heavy and expensive fabrics are not used in the design of this style. Canvases of neutral shades or Japanese jute curtains look especially harmonious.

Modern

In a modern style, there is laconic lines and clear forms, as well as glossy textures, metal details, rough wood and smooth leather. Japanese window panels are suitable here, as the absence of draperies gives them a particularly neat and compact look.

High tech

The uniqueness of this style is in its rigor and functionality. Japanese curtains with geometric prints will emphasize the progressive views, modernity of the interior and will resonate in decoration or furniture.

Combination options for Japanese panels

Japanese canvases unconditionally adorn the entire room and also have successful combinations and combinations.

With curtains (tulle, veil, etc.)

Light and translucent curtains look great in combination with Japanese curtains. It is possible to combine even several types of curtains on one window.

Different lengths

A great way to give your home a distinctive look at no extra cost. This option is suitable for decorating a window with a balcony door.

Multicolored

They set a special mood for the entire interior and make the room bright and individual.

Non-standard use

Japanese curtains are versatile. They can be used not only in decorating a window opening.

As partitions

Sometimes multifunctional rooms need space zoning. For example, a kitchen combined with a dining room, or a bathroom combined with a bathroom. With the help of Japanese panels, such rooms can be easily and conveniently divided into independent areas.

See more examples of how to effectively use japanese curtains for dividing the room.

In the photo there is a living room combined with a kitchen and Japanese panels as partitions.

Instead of cabinet doors

This option is suitable for saving space in small bedrooms. They do not clutter up the room and look weightless.

Types of cornices

Before decorating a room with curtains of this type, first of all, you should decide on the choice of a curtain rod.

Tire

Convenient option for wall or ceiling mounting. They can be two, three, four or even five rows.

Tubular

A classic and versatile option for all interiors. They are made of plastic, metal or wood. The curtains are attached to the cornice with rings or fabric loops.

Control types

For ease of use, there are several types of Japanese curtains control.

Manual

The canvases are moved by hand, without the use of additional devices. When you move the control panel, the rest of the canvases also move. Using the "free" option, you can move each panel separately.

Cordovoye

Rope, cord control. It does not make the curtain structure bulky and allows you to conveniently and easily adjust the flow of light in the room.

With a rod

It looks like a manual one. When you move the control panel, the rest of the panels also move. Allows you to control the curtain structure without touching the fabric.

Care and cleaning

Care for Japanese curtains depends on the chosen material.

• Fabrics can be washed in the washing machine following the instructions.
• Plastic versions can be washed with a sponge and soapy water.
• For curtains made from bamboo, wood and other exotic materials, vacuuming will be sufficient.

How to fix it?

When installing, you need to take into account all the nuances. After all, nothing should impede the free movement of the panels. Step-by-step instructions for attaching curtains:

1. Choose a cornice that is suitable for the width and install it in the desired place.

   

2. Attach the curtain brackets to the curtain rod.

   

3. Hang the required number of Japanese panels. Their number depends on the selected type of cornice.

   

4. Attach special weights to the canvases so that unwanted folds do not form.

   

5. Check the operability of the mechanism and the curtain structure as a whole.

Photo gallery

Japanese curtains are a multifunctional and quite fashionable accessory that can decorate modern interiors. And because of their practicality, they are suitable for any type of room.