Linen curtains - emphasis on the cozy naturalness of the interior
The environmental friendliness and the external beauty of such a material as flax bribes many in its interior design. In a room where there is linen textile, it is always cozy, comfortable and warm. Today we’ll talk about curtains: their varieties, color combinations, advantages and disadvantages.
Varieties of linen
Initially, many people associate flax with a rather coarse and non-elastic fabric. But this is completely wrong. Once in ancient Egypt, up to 250 m of the finest linen threads were obtained from only 1 kg of raw material, and the canvas itself was incredibly tender, flexible and light. Its price was not cheap, so clothes made of such a fabric were bought only by rich people, and ordinary people really were content with a tough and rough cloth. Today, the textile industry produces a variety of types of flax, from which you can choose curtains (or fabrics) for any interior.
Unbleached linen in appearance resembles a homespun cloth with darkish gray-brown tones, on the surface of which weaving of threads is clearly visible. Designers prefer to use this type of linen fabric in the style of safari, rustic, Scandinavian, eco and other design directions, as close as possible to simplicity and naturalness.
Lightened canvases in gray-white, cream, milk shades look fresh and airy. Such curtains create a special bright and cozy atmosphere in the design of Provence, grunge, country and will be a great choice in the interior of the kitchen.
Designers actively use dense fabric with a pronounced embossed texture for the decor of bedrooms and living rooms. Such linen textiles look expensive and luxurious, while preserving the natural beauty of the material. In Art Nouveau, Gothic, African style, linen will be incredibly organically combined with decorative elements.
Flax with silk, as well as with lavsan, with a pleasant matte sheen even more ennoble the interior in a classic, antique style, art deco. Such bedspreads and curtains give the room sophistication, sophistication, aristocratic luxury, emphasize the richness of the interior.
Note: when choosing linen textiles for curtains, pay attention to the pattern. The Greek print harmoniously looks in antique design, and the floral pattern is best used for oriental, colonial or Slavic style.
Advantages and disadvantages of flax
When choosing any fabric, we first of all pay attention to its quality and properties. Even the amateur understands that the wool does not tolerate high temperatures, and cotton is badly wrinkled. Let's see what are the pros and cons of flax.
Flax perfectly passes heat and air, which is good for health. The material has high environmental qualities and does not cause any allergic reactions.
Flax fiber in itself is very durable, this leads to a long service life. It is enough to recall how linen, which experienced numerous washings, was inherited, but at the same time retaining its presentable appearance. However, keep in mind that after washing, linen flats up by 7%. Therefore, when calculating the footage of curtains, buy textiles with a margin.
Pure linen, without additives, wrinkles quite a lot. Perhaps this is the main disadvantage of natural flax. Each wash will not do without a long and thorough smoothing of linen curtains to give them a perfect smooth look.
Tip: when washing linen curtains, it is better not to use aggressive detergents.Otherwise, the fabric can quickly thin out and lose its pristine appeal. To avoid stains, buy powders without chlorine-containing substances.
Combination of colors and decoration
Making the interior, remember - flax does not have saturated, bright or snow-white colors. The whole raisin of this textile is precisely in its pastel, soft and soft tones of a cream-beige spectrum. Therefore, linen in the interior is universal in terms of combining shades. There are almost no prohibitions for her.
Flax textile will add refinement and originality to the kitchen and living room in purple, blue or peach colors. In a brown, green, white interior, linen curtains will be as harmonious as possible. And the snow-white background of the walls does not overshadow the natural fabric, and all thanks to its texture!
The decorative component of linen curtains is most often lace or embroidery. Lacy braid or hemstitch visually facilitate the canvas, create a feeling of some airiness. Curtains with a similar decor look charming in the bedroom and in the kitchen.
A magnificent effect is produced by combining linen curtains with tulle or a snow-white veil.
In drapery, this material is quite complicated. Vertical folds create natural beauty, but Austrian curtains, a cascade or lambrequins turn into a pile of fabrics, devoid of any aesthetics and smooth waves. Laconic simplicity in the design of such curtains looks much more interesting and more comfortable.
Linen with embroidery - aerobatics. That cross, that surface flawlessly lie on flax. The fabric plays in a completely new way, and a special atmosphere, style and coloring appear in the interior.
Linen in interior design
As mentioned earlier, flax is quite common in interiors. This material is especially loved by designers when decorating rooms with natural fabrics. The popular soft-beige tone of the canvas is a universal material for curtains in almost any interior. Pastel Provence or presentable classics, national distinctive flavor or rustic minimalism - in each of these styles, flax looks very organic.
Practical material is especially in demand in the design of windows in the kitchen. In the living room, linen textile gives a bewitching play of light, thanks to folds of fabric that randomly transmit bright sunlight. If you want to focus on the expensive minimalism of linen curtains - combine them with a light cambric or tulle in the form of a net. You can add a touch of luxury to the interior of the front room using linen with sewn satin inserts or metallic thread.
At present, man, sometimes, lacks unity with nature. And natural materials in the home interior - a real salvation. Flax in this regard is perfect, it fills our everyday life with comfort, warmth and harmony.
