How to choose the right curtains for the bedroom?

Selection Tips

The function of curtains is not only protection from the penetration of light and prying eyes, but also decoration of the interior. Several recommendations will help to harmoniously fit them into the bedroom setting:

• The more compact the room, the fewer accessories should be present in the design of the curtains. Lambrequins and layered draperies are appropriate in classicism and baroque, but these styles do not tolerate cramped and narrow spaces.
• The density of the fabric is selected depending on the lighting in the bedroom. You can combine air curtains made of tulle with thick curtains or use roller blinds to protect from the sun - this way we get several options for window decor.
• Curtains actively accumulate dust, therefore, in order to avoid allergies, it is better to choose models that are easy to care for.

Which fabric to choose?

The modern market offers products made from natural and synthetic fabrics, which have both advantages and disadvantages.

Natural curtains look expensive and respectable in accordance with their price, but it is worth choosing specially processed fabrics with protection from fading. Cotton, chintz and linen have a recognizable texture and look environmentally friendly, but if sunlight is constantly exposed to them, the curtains should be lined. Silk and velvet will look great in a classic style, but these materials require special care.

Synthetic fabrics (viscose, taffeta, organza) often look no worse than their natural counterparts. It is easier to care for them, the material does not deform during washing, almost does not fade. Polyester with the addition of cotton is especially practical: such products are wear-resistant, visually attractive, and easy to wash.

In the photo there are night curtains made of dark satin with a lining, the pattern of which duplicates the abstract wallpaper at the headboard.

The curtains that we see in stores can play differently in the home interior of the bedroom. Some sellers meet halfway and give away a piece of fabric on security so that the buyer can "try on" the product for his window. When sewing curtains, you should use this service.

The photo shows a beautiful bright bedroom with an elegantly decorated window. Light tulle gives privacy, blue blackout does not let in daylight, and curtains with tie-backs play a decorative role.

How to match the color?

Recently, experts often use the "enveloping" technique in design - when walls, furniture and curtains are chosen in the same tone, but the furnishings are diluted with contrasting accents. To some, this technique may seem boring, but the growing popularity of "monochromatic" bedroom interiors speaks in favor of this trend.

Still, most designers advise choosing a curtain color that matches the bedspread, pillows, furniture, or carpet. To do this, remember the rule of three colors: the background is a neutral shade and it should be more than additional and accent. The color of the curtains is often used as an additional color, but if you want to focus on the window, you should hang bright curtains or use curtains with a contrasting pattern.

The photo shows plain curtains, selected in the color of the walls. The delicate interior in pastel colors soothes and sets you up for sleep.

It is also important to take into account the cardinal points: the southern bedroom, bathed in the sun, is best decorated in cold colors (white, blue, blue) in order to visually cool the room. But the room on the north side should look more comfortable due to the warm range: curtains in sand, brown, orange and burgundy shades will help to "warm" the room.

We select the size of the curtains

Measurement starts from the curtain rod: you need to know exactly where it will hang. Standard curtains should have a length equal to the distance from the eaves to the floor minus 2 cm. To obtain elongated curtains, add from 20 to 40 cm. Short curtains should have a length equal to the distance from the eaves to the edge of the window sill. Also, the size of the curtains depends on the type of fasteners.

In the photo there is an original bedroom with curtains on rings, the length of which is equal to the distance from the cornice to the floor.

The size of the curtains is also influenced by their splendor. It determines the number of folds along the width of the canvas. To calculate the width of the curtains, it is worth considering the density of the material. For heavy fabrics, multiply the length of the cornice by 2, for medium-density canvases, the fluff factor will be 2.5, and for light translucent fabrics - 3.

For a small bedroom, it is worth choosing laconic curtains so as not to overload the space of a small area. But in the end, the size and splendor of the curtains depends on the preferences of the owner of the apartment and the design idea.

Which curtain model is better?

To choose curtains for the bedroom, first of all, you should rely on the chosen style. Massive, multi-tiered curtains will not fit into the modern interior, but they perfectly emphasize the rich decoration of the classical style. The same goes for Austrian and French curtains with curvy pleats similar to the hem of a ball gown. There are also laconic cotton models that look less pompous - in a cage or vertical strip; if desired, they can be entered into the Provence or country style.

In the photo there are curtains with a lambrequin and hooks, which are in perfect harmony with carved furniture and expensive textiles.

Simple functional curtains without patterns and patterns harmoniously fit into popular modern styles - Scandinavian, loft, minimalism, but this does not mean that the bedroom should be distinguished by severity and monotony. Today, the use of several types of fabrics in window decoration is in fashion, as well as geometric ornaments.

If the room is decorated without frills, it is worth using Roman or roller blinds, which are more of a utilitarian function, without attracting attention to themselves. They are also appropriate in small bedrooms and where furniture stands by the window. A more practical option for decorating a window opening are jalousie - if necessary, well block the flow of sunlight.

Which cornice is right?

In order to choose a cornice, it is necessary to take into account the type of fasteners and the shape of the window opening.

Curtain on rings or hinges involves the use of round curtain rods. Baguette products with a strip that covers the rails and hooks will suit a classic interior. Profile ceiling models made of plastic are the most practical option for modern interiors. They hide the fasteners and can bend in accordance with the shape of the wall, which is especially important for bay windows or panoramic windows. For bedrooms with low ceilings, a hidden cornice should be chosen.

Also convenient are rail structures that are located on the wall, and combined ones - for different types of curtains. For blinds and roller blinds, you need to choose special types of fasteners.

Pictured is a Mediterranean-style bedroom with curtains on round cornices.

We take into account the design, decoration and style of the bedroom

How to choose curtains, focusing on the finish? If the walls are painted in one color, we select the material for several tones lighter or darker.On the contrary, you can play on contrasts, using opposite shades: this is a suitable option for modern interiors or children's rooms.

If there are wallpapers on the walls, a small print on them will help in choosing curtains: a plain fabric, the color of which is taken from the picture, and not the general background of the wallpaper, will look harmonious and stylish.

The traditional option is to combine curtains with textiles: bedspread, rug, pillows. You can also focus on the floor: the carpet that decorates it can be combined with curtains in a pattern or shade.

The photo shows bright curtains with floral patterns, which play in contrast with the blue wall and give the room a special mood.

And here is a solution for economical ones: curtains can overlap with the color of the furniture - bed, sofa or armchairs. But if the upholstery has a catchy ornament, you should choose a plain fabric for the curtains, otherwise the abundance of patterns will ripple in your eyes.

In the photo there is an elegant bedroom with curtains chosen in the color of the upholstery of the upholstered furniture.

Video guide for the selection of curtains

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The interior of the bedroom, thought out to the smallest detail, is the key to a good sleep, so you should responsibly choose the curtains in order to relax in a cozy room with comfort.