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Curtains in the interior: accessory or necessity?

The curtains that will decorate the windows of the living room, kitchen, bedroom or children's room are subject to various requirements. It is very important, when selecting the model and the material from which they will be made, take into account the stylistic design of the room. A careful review of possible options allows you to choose curtains that will correspond to the aesthetic needs of potential owners and fully fulfill their main function.

Curtain lineup

Modern room designers play a huge role in curtains in the interior of any room for any purpose, so when choosing the right model for different rooms in the house, you should turn to the catalog, which contains curtains:
  • classic, which are made of two fabrics of different density, decorated with various forms of lambrequins, fixed to the cornice with ties, loops or drawstring;
  • crossed, made of two paintings, which are crossed “overlap” from above, and their lower edges are divorced to opposite sides of the window;
  • French, equipped with a lifting mechanism, a distinctive feature of which are horizontal folds along the entire length of the canvas, ending at the bottom with scallops;
  • Italian, differ in that their upper part does not move apart, and the lower parts of the paintings are pulled together by cords and fixed on different sides of the window;
  • "Hourglass" - the original version of the curtains, bottom and top, which are pulled into the drawstring and fixed with cornices, and the middle is bundled with a decorative element, ribbon, cord, bow;
  • Japanese, are absolutely flat rectangular fabric cloths, fixed below and above using hard guides;
  • rope, create the illusion of "rain" from threads, cords, beads or muslin.
Modern designers offer a special catalog, which contains a huge number of very different and effective ways to decorate any curtain model:
  • various embroidery techniques with multi-colored or shiny threads;
  • decoration with artificial flowers, leaves, butterflies;
  • the use of fringe, satin ribbons, silk brushes;
  • garlands of beads, decorative stones, ceramics;
  • frills, ruffles, bows of various sizes;
  • crocheted decor elements and all kinds of lace.
The range of curtains is constantly updated with new types, so choosing the most optimal option, from the point of view of practicality and decorative qualities, is not difficult.

The materials from which the curtains are made

Significantly expand the variety of models of curtains allows an almost unlimited variety of fabrics from which they are made. The list of materials for the production of curtains includes both natural and artificial materials:
  • flax is a very environmentally friendly, durable material that does not accumulate static electricity and can have a variety of natural shades;
  • natural silk - a fabric that can have various interesting structures, forms spectacular folds, and looks great in both artificial and natural lighting;
  • velvet made of silk, viscose or cotton fibers, combined with fringe and tassels, creates a feeling of luxury and grandeur in the room;
  • taffeta - a smooth and dense fabric with a glossy surface and shiny splashes, forming magnificent draperies;
  • Jacquard fabrics - dense, durable, with beautiful structural patterns and a long service life;
  • satin - fabric with a shiny surface, has excellent decorative properties, can have very bright colors;
  • organza - a very light, transparent and at the same time fairly dense fabric, decorated with embroideries, prints, etching;
  • Kiseya is a new kind of tulle, and forms an air curtain of vertical threads;
  • the mesh has a reputation as a very ductile material, which is formed from "honeycombs" of various sizes, often embroidered with shiny threads.
It is important to remember that the curtains not only decorate the window opening, but also help regulate the natural luminous flux to provide a level of illumination of the room that is comfortable for the eyes, therefore, modern fabrication technologies allow fabricating Black out fabrics with a special coating, and in comparison with ordinary fabric, completely does not let in sunlight. Such fabrics will be an ideal choice for bedrooms and children's rooms.

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