Curtains for a living room in a classic style are a win-win option for all times. After all, over time they continue to remain popular. Thanks to the wide variety of materials and fastenings, lovers of the classics will not remain indifferent.
Curtains are the final element of the entire design project, and therefore they need to be selected wisely and tastefully so as not to spoil the overall appearance. The living room (or guest room) is the central place in any home, where all family members gather for family evenings and holidays, and receive guests. And it is very important what the situation will be like.
What are classic curtains
Classic curtains for the living room are curtains made of dense, heavy material that forms folds, with various lambrequins at the top and transparent tulle. The length of the curtains varies from slightly shortened to those that lie on the floor. They are gathered on the sides with ribbons, cords with tassels or fringes, and special clips. The curtains are decorated with various beads, fringe, and embroidery with gilded thread. All decorative elements are selected in accordance with the design.
Types of curtains for the living room
Types of curtains for the living room
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There are several types of window textiles. Classification of curtains for home and apartment according to tailoring:
- Simple classic curtains. The canvases, which are pulled apart during the day, are gathered into vertical folds on the sides of the window. Curtains are made from thick fabrics. They can be sewn with a lining to increase light resistance. The result is night curtains that will turn the living room into a bedroom when needed.
Classic curtains in the living room interior
- Straight blades. Curtains without folds. They are rolled into a roll using a special mechanism. Used for small window openings. The canvases may not be gathered at the top of the window, but freely fall to the floor. The bottom is weighted with a strap to maintain its shape.
Curtains in the living room interior
- Triple curtains. Multilayer design, which includes tulle, curtains, and lambrequin. Grabs can be attached to the sides to hold textiles. Used to decorate large windows in living rooms made in a classic style.
Multi-layer triple curtains
- Crossed curtains. They can consist of two curtains, fixed crosswise, or of one sheet, which is thrown over the cornice. This style of curtains is used mainly in the kitchen.
Blue crossed drapes with white curtains
- Modular. Curtains consisting of several panels that, when closing the window, form a single picture. Most often, the design is applied digitally, which creates a 3D effect.
Modular curtains
Curtains, depending on density:
- Heavy curtains. Large long canvases that do not allow light to pass through. Suitable for any interior if you choose the right fabric, color, design.
- Lungs. Transparent curtains made of organza, veils. They do not block sunlight, so they are used only for decoration.
- Tough. These are blinds, Roman blinds, etc. They have a lifting mechanism that collects the slats, the canvas at the top of the window or on the side, depending on the type of product.
- Airborne. Lush curtains made of light transparent fabrics, gathered in graceful folds. These are Austrian and French curtains. Look good in a large hall. The windows do not weigh down.
Air tulle
Types of curtains by size:
- Long. Curtains are hung from the ceiling, and the lower edge of the textile touches the floor.
- Short. Curtains that span the distance from the cornice to the top edge of the window sill.
- Ultrashort. Canvases that are attached to the middle of the window. The length reaches the window sill.
- Wide. Curtains that cover not only the window opening, but also the adjacent walls.
- Narrow. Curtains covering only the window. They can cover adjacent walls by 1-3 cm.
Velvet curtains in the interior
Curtain design:
- Romantic. This is an example of sophistication and style. Curtains in calm colors with smooth lines. They are made from silk, fine cotton, linen, etc. Often decorated with small, medium prints in the form of flowers and hearts. Drawings occupy the entire canvas or are applied along the edges.
- Bright. The colors of the curtains lift the mood and decorate the living room. Not suitable for classic, Scandinavian style, Provence. Look good in modern, country, etc. interiors.
- Asymmetrical. These are original designs that will decorate any living room.
- Two-color. Help adjust the space.
Two-color curtains in the living room look effective.
Design of curtains:
- Plain. This option can be used in any interior. They should not merge with the wallpaper, so when choosing a color, use contrasting shades, but lighter or darker than the finish.
- Matte. They look sophisticated and elegant. Suitable for high-tech style, etc.
- With prints. When choosing a pattern, take into account the size of the room. For large living rooms, curtains in large checks, stripes or with large flowers are suitable. For small rooms, curtains with small prints are used. Curtains can be combined with other textiles - blankets, decorative pillows, etc.
Curtains with prints in the living room
Fashionable curtain models:
- Thread. They do not block the sun's rays, so the living room is always filled with light and seems large and cozy.
- Direct. The laconic design of curtains, without ruffles, patterns, lambrequins, or other elements, does not lose its relevance. The curtains look sophisticated and elegant. Look good in any interior except classic.
- Double sided curtains. On the outside they are made of one material, on the inside – from another. When the curtains are pulled apart, one end is folded over and fixed to the wall or the opposite edge of the canvas so that the other fabric is visible.
- Japanese curtains. Straight curtains with a bar at the bottom that retains its shape. Sakura and other oriental motifs are used as decoration. They are mounted on guides along which the blades move.
- Hourglass. The canvases are installed on window frames. They are tied in the middle with a ribbon or tie. This makes the curtains look like an hourglass, hence their name.
Hourglass curtains in the living room interior.
New designer curtains are also popular:
- ColorBlocK. A fabric consisting of two types of material of different colors, sewn horizontally. It looks unusual and attractive. Curtains visually adjust the space.
Colorblock curtains in the interior are an original way to bring a variety of colors
- Combined curtains. This is a combination of different models. For example, you can install Roman blinds and long straight curtains on the window frame.
The classic combination of translucent curtains with thick drapes is a combination option
- Smart curtains. These are canvases with “smart” control. They close and open the curtains using a special mechanism, which is activated from the remote control.
Smart curtains - curtains with “smart” control
Which fabric to choose
Classic curtains came to us from the era of Baroque and Classicism, when wealth and luxury were in fashion, which means the material for them was refined and noble.
To make choosing fabric easier, follow these tips:
The material must be chosen dense enough so that the curtains look elegant, forming a beautiful drapery.
You can give preference to both natural fibers: lye, cotton, linen; and artificial: corduroy, velvet, jacquard, brocade. Natural fabrics look beautiful and sophisticated, but they fade very quickly in the sun and wrinkle easily, which means they will require frequent care. Artificial materials look no worse than natural ones and will last at least longer.
Curtains made of velvet, corduroy and brocade look very rich, complemented by lush lambrequins and decorations.
The fabric for tulle is light and transparent (permeable to sunlight). Usually this is a white or beige nylon or veil. At the top the tulle gathers into even folds.
If the living room is made in light colors, then curtains a little brighter than the base color with an unobtrusive pattern will do. Or vice versa, in a dim living room you can play with contrast, then you can hang bright curtains.
It is more appropriate to hang curtains in a living room with colorful wallpaper and furniture that are lighter; they will give it lightness and visually expand the walls.
Designers advise not to use more than three tones when decorating a living room, as this will overload the room.
A living room in cold colors will be warmed by “warm” curtains, and curtains in cold colors will add freshness to warm colors.
In modern design, you can increasingly see monochromatic colors of furniture, walls and other surfaces. Curtains with a pattern will bring an atmosphere of celebration and comfort to such a living room. The ornament can be very different: floral, horizontal and vertical lines, geometric patterns.
If your living room has patterned wallpaper, then it is better to choose plain curtains, otherwise they will overload the room and visually reduce its size.
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Mounting options
You can attach curtains to the curtain rod in different ways:
- Hooks
- Eyelets
- Backstage
- Fabric loops
Hooks are the simplest and most primitive method, suitable for ceiling cornices. The eyelets are attached to the fabric itself and through them the curtain is put on the curtain rod. The curtain is a tunnel in the curtain where the cornice is “hidden”. The ties and loops are sewn together with a curtain made of the same or similar fabric.
Classic curtains with drawstring
Classic curtains with eyelets
Classic hinges
Classic curtains with loops
Changing the visual perception of the living room with curtains
It's no secret that curtains can transform or distort the entire idea of a living room. Properly selected curtains and patterns on them can visually enlarge a room, raise ceilings, and change the shape and size of a window. So, to visually enlarge the window, hang curtains across the entire width of the wall, extending beyond the window opening. To change the height of the window, use grab bars. Picking up the curtains below the center of the height of the curtain will reduce the height of the window, and vice versa, picking up the curtains above the middle will lengthen the windows.
Without using tiebacks, the living room will look more spacious and the windows higher.
In a narrow room it is better to hang wide curtains; an option with horizontal stripes is possible. Low ceilings will be raised by vertical stripes and curtains suspended from the ceiling cornice.
Classic style curtains in different interiors
The main point in choosing classic curtains is that their style should suit the overall design of the living room. In a luxurious room with expensive furniture and fittings, the curtains should match the decor. The fabric will be distinguished by its grandeur and beauty; a multi-layered lush lambrequin and expensive decorations will complement the curtain ensemble. For a strict style, plain, no-frills curtains are well suited.
When choosing a living room design, first think about its convenience in everyday life, then about its aesthetic functions. If you love luxurious decorations, exquisite and noble fabrics and enjoy taking care of your home, then classic curtains are what you need!
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Features of choosing curtains
Today, everyone who is decorating their home has to choose between several options for curtains, among which they differ not only in color or length, but also in the design method.
Such a design of curtains for the living room, as a rule, depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the house. Despite this, some standards in the design of curtains still exist:
- if you have a small house, plain curtains in the living room interior are suitable, because they can create the effect of additional space;
- for dark living rooms, the optimal solution would be to choose curtains made from light fabrics that add some simplicity;
- Those who prefer options for curtains with a pattern should choose a larger one.
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The most popular design options for any new curtains for the living room in 2020 are:
