Curtain Design - Fashion Trends 2016

Window decoration is the finishing touch in shaping the interior of any room. No one will argue with the fact that the design of window decor will certainly affect the whole image of the room. Fashion does not stand still, develops in all areas of our lives and window decor was no exception. Modern trends in the design of space as a whole tend to simplification, democracy. For the design of curtains and other textile for windows, such trends were not in vain - some designers prefer not to drape window openings at all, providing the premises with the maximum amount of sunlight. But we understand that design techniques are not always compatible with the practical side of life, there are rooms in which it is difficult to do without window drapery. For example, in a bedroom, curtains perform not only a decorative, but also a purely practical role - they prevent the penetration of sunlight in situations that are relevant to the moment.

But even those designers who propose to use window decoration confirm that in this area we are moving towards minimalism, simplicity and functionality. Window drapery in modern design projects is most often represented by simple, monophonic solutions, without decorative elements and luxuries. Even when decorating classic interiors and in the neoclassical style, we no longer see that triumph of wealth and luxury when draping windows, there isn’t so much fringe and tassels, fabrics are used natural, but not “flashy” about their value and the status of the owners of the house.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with a selection of modern design projects of rooms with different functional loads, when draping windows in which the latest trends in this area of ​​housing design were used. We hope that they will help you choose a practical, stylish and aesthetic option for decorating windows in your apartment or home.

In order for the final appearance of the room to fit your plan, you need to carefully consider not only the design of the curtains, but also provide for such nuances as the choice of fabric for drapery and the model of the cornice. What fabric to prefer - natural or artificial? Silk, linen, wool and cotton - natural fabrics are pleasant to the touch, but, as a rule, require great efforts in the manufacture of window decor and care during operation. Artificial material is much easier to care for, not to mention the cost of fabric. Obviously, the more expensive the fabric for curtains and curtains, the higher the likelihood that you will not be able to wash it yourself and you will have to use dry cleaning services.

The second question that will need to be resolved when choosing window decor - should I get a transparent or dense fabric? Tulle, veil and organza - one of the most popular options for transparent fabrics that perfectly transmit light, look weightless, light, airy. Typically, curtains are made from such material, which are complemented by blackout curtains, but in modern design projects, it is increasingly possible to meet drapery of window openings only with the help of light fabric.

Also, curtains or even curtains of cambric are used on their own, they are less transparent and therefore can act in different functional roles. The most dense material for sewing curtains is crepe chiffon. Despite its density, the fabric looks easy and can be used for those curtains or curtains that lie on the floor.

The design of curtains and curtains will largely depend on whether the fabric is soft or hard. For example, organza creates voluminous, clear and even “sharp” folds that can give not only the design of the window, but also the image of the room as a whole, structure and rigor.But such curtains look better in spacious rooms, a small room with a similar drapery window will look ridiculous.

If you want a soft and plastic drape, use a veil that creates a light and unobtrusive volume. For the most delicate image of the window, use the decoration of window openings with chiffon, it is perfect for long curtains that gather in soft folds to the floor.

Obviously, the design of the drapery of the windows should correspond to the stylistic decisions adopted in the formation of the interior of the room. For a minimalist interior, a cambric is more suitable - light, but durable and almost opaque. Luxurious organza gives the room a gloss and solemnity. The graceful tulle is perfect for the romantic atmosphere of a girl’s room or complements the sensual interior of the parent bedroom.

The modern style of room decoration seeks simplicity and comfort, in which you can make the most of natural fabrics and finishing materials. In the living room, bedroom, children's room, and even in utilitarian rooms, one can increasingly find the simplest and most concise solutions for window drapery - roller blinds. As a rule, they are presented in monophonic versions of natural colors, but there are also room designs that use printed fabric for window decoration.

Rolled and Roman curtains are good in concise solutions - no need to decorate them with ruffles or fringe. Their main goal in the interior is to carry out their direct tasks, which means that they protect the room from sunlight in cases where it is necessary.

Curtains with lambrequins gradually lose their excess decor and become examples of concise and simple solutions. With their help, you can not only create an original design of window decor, but also hide possible flaws in the decoration of the space near the window openings.

Curtain screens, or they are also called Japanese, are great for decorating large panoramic windows and glass sliding doors. On the one hand, this decor does not prevent the penetration of sunlight into the room, on the other hand, you completely protect the intimacy of the situation in the room even when the light is on.

Curtains on grommets still do not leave the minds of modern designers. Their application is becoming less popular, but is still seen in modern design projects for the design of bedrooms and living rooms. Steel or plastic rings integrated into the fabric when sewing draperies for the window provide convenient and unhindered movement of the fabric along the ledge.

Most homeowners know that a large curtain pattern is suitable only for spacious rooms, it is better to choose a small print for small rooms. Vertical stripes on the fabric will make your window visually taller, which means they will visually increase the height of the ceilings, and a horizontal strip will act in width. If the room has a wallpaper with a print, then for curtains it is better to choose a plain option. Curtains and curtains with a pattern will look better in a room with plain walls and upholstery of upholstered furniture.

When choosing a color for curtains, designers recommend combinatorics with one of the interior elements - for example, in a living room it can be upholstery or fabric covers on decorative sofa cushions. You can apply shades of different intensities, but of the same color.

In most modern design projects, you can find the use of exclusively white shades for the execution of veil or chiffon drapery windows. But children's rooms and bedrooms for teens can be a striking exception. It is here that the use of light yellow will be appropriate. Turquoise or pistachio-colored translucent tulle

Curtains with a colorful, bright color will harmoniously look in the black and white interior of the room, so popular these days.If the room used glossy furniture facades, then for curtains it is better to choose a fabric with a matte surface.

In addition to the fact that in rooms with different functional purpose different design ideas are used in the design, these rooms need a different approach in terms of choosing drapery for windows. In the living room of a private house, whose windows face the back yard, there may not be curtains at all, but curtains and blackout curtains are simply necessary in the bedroom of a house located in an apartment building.

Gray is becoming one of the most popular design options for modern living rooms. This is due to the fact that the shades of this color can bring a lot of different moods to the interior, depending on the choice of intensity - from exquisite luxury to neutral peace. Thick curtains of dark gray color, complete with a snow-white veil, are ideal for homeowners who do not want to take risks and prefer a calm traditional setting.

For a completely bright living room with a plain upholstery of upholstered furniture, you can use curtains with a large pattern, let them become the accent of the interior, the center of attraction of all glances. If it turned out that the TV in the living room is located opposite the window, then in addition to choosing a color and pattern, you will need to take care of acquiring a very dense fabric, otherwise the light from the window will leave glare on the home theater screen.

For a living room, in the design of which elements of the loft style were used, it is better to leave the windows not draped or apply the simplest version of the fabric in a neutral color. Lightweight, barely noticeable curtains or rolled curtains that are laconic in shape will look appropriate.

Dense roller blinds are ideal for a small bedroom with one window. You will be able to prevent the penetration of sunlight into the room, but at the same time maintain the severity and conciseness of the modern interior of the room for sleeping and relaxing.

A frequent designer trick when decorating a bedroom with textiles is choosing the same color, and sometimes fabric, for drapery windows and a berth. This color and texture union helps to create a more harmonious and balanced atmosphere in the room for sleeping and relaxing.

If there may not be curtains in the bedroom at all, then for curtains it is necessary to choose a dense fabric that does not allow sunlight. You may need to fall asleep in the daytime, when the sun's rays literally flood the space of the bedroom with light - it is better to be able to withstand this with the help of thick curtains.

Heavy velvet or velor curtains in the bedroom will look appropriate and harmonious if the upholstery of the soft head of the berth is made of the same material.

A bedroom with a bay window is not an easy option for window decoration. In this case, you can use a combination of two curtain options and different colors. In the example that you will see below, the issue of draping the recreation area in the bay window was solved by window decoration with Roman curtains, and the zoning of the boudoir segment by decorating curtains with print in a darker color scheme.

Another example of the original combination of window drapery in a semicircular bedroom is the use of translucent screen curtains and curtains with soft and light folds.

A room in which we can afford to give free rein to imagination, use a bright color or a colorful print - a room for a teenager or a nursery. Children much more than adults need bright accents. But even in the nursery it is better not to deviate from the classical rule of interior design - “plain walls and curtains with a pattern and vice versa”. Original, but at the same time, the curtains look harmonious, in which two primary colors of the walls in the nursery are used.

Curtains with floral print will look appropriate only in the romantic atmosphere of a girl’s bedroom.Such premises have their own views on the trends of modern design and their own priorities become higher than fashion trends. It is better to duplicate the roses and cupids who have found shelter on the curtains in the textile design of a berth or the decor of additional furniture to create a more harmonious interior.

The choice of drapery for the dining room windows largely depends on which room it is located in - whether there are glass doors to exit to the backyard, ordinary windows in the room or panoramic windows, whether the dining area is connected to other functional segments of the dwelling, such as the kitchen or living room.

Clear and structural folds of organza curtains will become the dyeing of the dining area, made with elements of classical style. In a modern interior, such a window decor can become an original contrast to concrete walls or brickwork. Usually, in contrast to stylistic decisions, interesting, non-trivial interiors of rooms with different functional content are obtained.

Lace curtains or tulle with an ornate snow-white pattern, embroidery are used infrequently in modern spaces, but it is ideal for creating a romantic setting.

In typical apartments utilitarian rooms, as a rule, lack a source of natural light, but private houses boast large and bright rooms in bathrooms, in which there can be more than one window. When planning drapery window openings in the bathroom, it is important to consider the features of this room - high humidity and temperature changes. In many ways, the choice of material for curtains will depend on whether there is a forced ventilation system in the room. For window decoration, it is better to opt for synthetic fabrics that you can easily wash yourself and often.