Current trends
Simplicity and restraint, functionality and lack of frills, environmental friendliness - these are the main fashion trends in curtain design for 2020.
Experts recommend not using complex structures in window framing. Ruffles, flounces and frills are a thing of the past. Curtains made of thick fabric with a lambrequin look stupid and strange in a modern interior. Refined and laconic options can be created to suit any style.
Floor-length curtains are in fashion now. They bring style and elegance to the room. But such curtains would be inappropriate in a room with a low ceiling. Another disadvantage is the need for regular dust removal.
The current option is plain canvases with a stripe located at the top or bottom. Moreover, it is best if its color matches the color scheme in which the interior of the room is designed.
Decorators advise abandoning thick window textiles in favor of linen, cotton or silk curtains. For windows facing north, it is better to choose light, airy curtains. In other cases, you can get by with a combination of thick roller curtains and tulle.
Decorating curtains
It’s not enough to just hang curtains; they also need to be decorated.
First you need to decide how to hang curtains beautifully? There are a huge number of ways.
The classic option is to attach the curtains to the cornice. There are hundreds of varieties of curtain rods on the market. When using solid fabric, this is a regular crossbar. If you plan to hang curtains with lambrequins, you will have to hang at least three curtain rods.
Remember. In order to correctly calculate the required width of the curtain, 1.5 meters is added to the size of the wall. This is necessary to form beautiful folds.
You can also hang a curtain on the cornice through grommets (special holes made in the curtain fabric). A very convenient method that has proven itself especially for heavy, massive curtains.
You can also hang curtains on the cornice using rings; as a rule, they are sold complete with the material. One of the fastest and easiest options for attaching curtains.
Roller blinds are a fabric sheet that is installed directly into the window opening.
You can use many different techniques to decorate curtains. For example, very often designers add flounces or frills. This option, of course, is not suitable for every room, but it is still very popular and in demand.
Skillful housewives often decorate their curtains with decorative tassels. Even such minor details can perfectly update the interior.
Curtains have been used to decorate windows for decades. This solution is the most acceptable and optimal. A beautiful curtain has been a decoration for any room for many years.
Design ideas for different rooms
The design of curtains for the hall involves the use of medium-density textiles. As for the color scheme, it is advisable to give preference to white, beige and sand tones. Looking for something non-standard? Pay attention to the double curtains, made of material in 2 different colors.
Fans of minimalist interiors will love Japanese decorative panels. The advantages of these products are external beauty, neatness and compactness. They are optimal for the hallway. It is also appropriate to purchase them if the home is of modest size.
One of the best curtain designs for the kitchen is Provence. Such curtains are characterized by romance and delicacy. They are often complemented with figured lambrequins.
Provence welcomes pastel shades, for example, lavender, mint, olive, gray, cream. Plant motifs are also appropriate. But in this case they should be repeated in furniture upholstery.
What should you remember when choosing curtains?
Based on everything that was said above, it becomes clear that designers are proposing to experiment this year. Of course, everything depends on the main style decision in a particular room, but still, now there is an opportunity to add something original to it. For example, beautiful curtains in the living room in the “colorblock” style can brighten up any interior. In this case, the good thing is that the decoration of the room can be done in different colors, these curtains will fit perfectly into it.
Beautiful curtains for the living room in the “colorblock” style can brighten up any interior
Even now, curtains with prints in the form of contrasting stripes are often found. These strips are simply sewn onto the curtains. By the way, this technique will help revive the most ordinary plain curtains. And for this purpose it is not necessary to buy new textiles; you can sew stripes on old curtains and they will live a new life.
It is impossible not to mention the photo curtains. These are modern and very stylish curtains that fit harmoniously into any interior. It is also noteworthy that any design can be applied to the curtains. Starting from abstract figures and ending with portraits of all family members.
For small rooms you need light curtains made of light fabrics
Another piece of advice from experts is that small rooms need light-colored curtains made from lightweight fabrics.
Original solutions
A beautifully designed window opening can play the role of the main accent in the interior. Below are some original solutions:
- A combination of light organza and bamboo curtains.
- Asymmetrical design.
- Match the color of the curtains with the color palette of the room.
- Combining Japanese curtains with tulle, with a weighting material sewn at the bottom.
Curtains are a barrier between the comfortable space of the apartment and the street. They are the ones who give living spaces a lived-in look. Therefore, it is very important to approach the issue of their choice with all seriousness. If you doubt your ability to choose the right window textile design, consult with professional decorators.
We sew our own curtains in Provence style
If you are not yet internally ready for radical changes in the interior, it is better to start with the kitchen and leave the living room for later. Curtains sewn in Provencal style will decorate different interiors. This is a great option for classics, Provence and country. Such products will look good in a room where there is no pronounced style.
All you need to prepare:
- Natural material. The most preferred option is cotton with a small floral print.
- Accessories. Satin ribbons in the same tone as the fabric and light fringe are suitable as accessories.
- Tools. Tailor's chalk, centimeter, scissors, pins, pattern paper.
Read: Modern curtains for the kitchen - 135 photos of new items in the interior
In the Provence style, curtains need to be decorated with a variety of decorative elements. These can be bows, ribbons, ruffles. Look at the photos of beautiful curtains before starting work to get inspired.
If you have to buy fabric, take it with a reserve. There should be approximately 15% more material than the calculated amount. If the tools are good, the work will progress quickly. It is better to prepare sharp scissors with handles with rubber rings on them.
A sketch of the curtains made in advance will allow you to make the pattern correctly.
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Fashionable curtains 2021
Do you want to change the boring decor in the living room, kitchen, nursery or bedroom, but are not ready for repairs and major changes? Start by changing the curtains, which can not only transform the room, but also make it more functional and cozy. And so that the textiles you choose are not only beautiful, but also fully consistent with modern trends, we invite you to find out which curtains will be fashionable in 2021, as well as read recommendations for their use in the interior from world designers.
The content of the article:
Current trends in modern design
In 2021, designers give preference to natural materials, such as cotton, silk and linen, as well as natural prints. In addition to linen, which occupies the top positions, bamboo curtains are also trending. Particularly in favor are plain curtains, which can fit perfectly into many design styles and give rooms a finished look.
The trend of the coming year is curtains in rich colors. They look great next to beige, sand and pastel shades of wallpaper. At the same time, single-layer curtains are welcome; multi-layer curtains are gradually losing relevance.
By choosing curtains in natural tones - beige, brown, green, blue and their shades, you can refresh the interior of any room.
Prints that were popular in the 80s of the last century - flowers that look advantageous on curtain fabric, futuristic designs and all kinds of geometric patterns - do not leave the fashionable Olympus.
Natural prints are becoming no less relevant - not only images of animals and plants, but also landscapes made in 3D technology.
Types of curtains that are fashionable this season
Curtains can be called the rage in 2021. Ideally, they should be as voluminous as possible. By ordering them made from airy snow-white fabrics, you can make the room lighter and more spacious.
Japanese and Roman curtains remain an equally relevant trend now. The latter, which are extensive fabric strips whose length can be changed, are becoming a godsend for creating minimalist interiors. By purchasing Roman blinds for your living room or bedroom, you will give the rooms elegance and comfort. Japanese fabric curtains, vaguely resembling sliding doors (in the manner of a wardrobe), can be a godsend for a child’s room. In addition to convenience and ease of use, such fashionable curtains boast excellent light transmittance and the ability to soften too bright sunlight.
Stylish and functional roller blinds also remain relevant. Their monochrome versions bring an atmosphere of harmony to the room decoration. Those housewives who are not afraid of experiments can try curtains with photo printing on their windows. She can reproduce family photographs, children's drawings and other pictures, adding a “zest” to the design solution.
Do you dream of creating an atmosphere of luxury and status? Feel free to choose French lambrequin curtains - an unsurpassed standard of classic chic. True, while they look great in spacious rooms, they can seem bulky in small rooms. Curtains, whose structure is divided into unique sections with many flowing folds, are an ideal choice for studio apartments and large living rooms.
Another fashion trend of the year is oriental style curtains. Responding to the fashion for exotic interiors, among modern curtains this is the only option that accepts the presence of lambrequins and multi-level cascades. By decorating the windows in the room with exquisite curtains made of golden fabric, decorated with calligraphic ornaments and intricate patterns, complemented by tassels and fringe, you will make the interior chic, worthy of a royal palace.
Just like last year 2018, curtains in country style remain popular. By removing the windows with romantic curtains decorated with plant and floral prints, you will add a mood of freshness and tenderness to the room’s decoration.
Horizontal blinds, as well as impressive-looking thread curtains, also retained their positions. Representing a woven strip that is cut into numerous “ribbons”, they can be plain or multi-colored. The variations decorated with rhinestones and beads look the most luxurious.
Selecting current materials for sewing curtains
Having long ago ceased to serve as a means of protection from the sun shining through windows and the curious glances of strangers, curtains have become an integral part of home decor. In 2021, designers and textile manufacturing companies are giving users a truly extensive selection of fabrics for sewing fashionable curtains. Naturally, the fabric must be selected not only for reasons of fashion, but also in accordance with the stylistic interior design.
The materials used must be harmoniously combined with each other in texture and shade. You can order curtains from the following fabrics:
Natural ones - linen, satin, cotton and silk - becoming a godsend for interiors in a modern style. It is especially pragmatic to purchase linen products, which do not lose their color brightness for a long time and never go out of style. True, this material is prone to creasing. To prevent loss of brightness, cotton fabrics today are produced with the addition of polyester. Do you want to make your room look more impressive? Give preference to items made of silk or satin, which add shine to the room decoration without depriving it of comfort, and fit into most style solutions. For luxurious interiors, designers advise choosing velvet, chenille and velor. The texture of the material should ideally be satin or matte;
Synthetic - curtains are made from such fabrics today almost more often than from natural ones. In most cases, viscose is used, which forms folds of different shapes and complexity. Viscose curtains look great in interiors in the spirit of classics and hardly wrinkle, combining well with other types of curtains.
The final touch of apartment design
Curtain styles for 2021 are diverse, and among the huge number of variations of colors, prints and fabrics, you will certainly choose a solution that can become the final touch of decorating any room in your home. So, what do designers recommend to us when choosing curtains for a room or another?
Choosing curtains for the living room
This room is where guests are received and the whole family gathers. And in order to make its appearance beautiful and conducive to a pleasant pastime, curtains need to be purchased with an eye to the design style and furniture, color scheme and wall decoration. A spacious living room makes it possible to hang almost any type of textile on the windows - rich and elegant-looking Austrian and Scandinavian curtains with luxurious prints or simpler, but no less stylish Japanese curtains. Decorators advise preferring more airy models if the living room is replete with decorative items and is densely furnished, or has bright walls.
If the wallpaper has a pronounced print, it is better to prefer curtains in monochrome. When the living room is designed in a calm manner and is not crowded with furniture, curtains with patterns will make it look more interesting. In large rooms you can hang trendy curtains that reach the floor surface and even complex multi-tiered structures. However, if the living room cannot boast of spaciousness, short models will be a good solution. If the housewife is an ardent gardener, roller blinds will be a wonderful purchase.
Choosing curtains for the bedroom
In this room, the color scheme is extremely important, and the optimal choice would be shades in the same palette as the interior, characterized by a calm mood - beige, sand, blue, green, etc. It is better to prefer fabrics that are not prone to dust accumulation and are easy to clean.
What night curtains are in fashion in 2021? Combinations are extremely relevant now. For example, variations are possible: blackout roller curtains combined with flowing curtains on the sides. Or romantic organza in tandem with softly flowing light-blocking curtains.
Choosing curtains for the nursery
In a child's room, curtains are extremely important, because they not only protect the younger generation from too bright sunlight, but also give an atmosphere of calm, serenity and good mood.
In 2021, curtains for children's rooms are bright and colorful to please the owners of the surrounding space. Since kids sometimes play with curtains, a wide variety of prints are in favor here - photos of insects, animals, images of flowers, favorite cartoon characters, etc. For children under 6 years old, it is better to choose pastel-colored fabrics so that they calm the restlessness.
But older kids will really like the more colorful options. And in order not to make a bad choice, be sure to ask your son or glasses what kind of curtains she would like to see in her room. Do not forget that curtains for a children's room should be sewn from safe, preferably natural materials that will not harm children's health upon contact. And so that a small child cannot pull the curtains and tear them off, opt for Roman or short options that reach the window sill.
Choosing curtains for the kitchen
The kitchen can be called a kind of heart of the house, where not only the fair sex is often busy preparing breakfasts, lunches and dinners, but also the rest of the household.
In the 2021 season, the trend is kitchen curtains made of cotton and linen, which provide them with a long “life” and are easy to clean and wash. Your kitchen will take on a modern look if you equip its windows with monocotyledon asymmetrical curtains. If you want something more romantic and sophisticated, choose curtains with frills, ruffles or images of flowers in the Provencal style. For a kitchen with a small area, it is better to opt for short curtains up to the window sill, which will not only be as practical as possible, but will also transform the kitchen interior.
Modern cornices for fastening curtains
Not only the curtains, but also the correct choice of cornice for them - its type, design and design solution - directly determine the appearance of the windows, as well as the entire room as a whole.
Modern cornices may vary:
- installation method;
- production material;
- structural design - there are classic round, profile, string and baguette.
Based on the installation method, cornices can be:
Wall-mounted - considered the most reliable, firmly attached, aesthetically pleasing, durable and comfortable in everyday use;
Ceiling-mounted - they look very elegant and allow you to imitate a luxurious “waterfall” from flowing curtains.
Depending on the material of manufacture:
made of wood will never go out of style. Durable, beautiful, environmentally friendly and having a long service life, they can have both a figured and a smooth surface, sometimes receiving leather, metal or glass elements to enhance their decorative properties. This cornice is a godsend for interiors in Provence, country, eclectic and classic styles.
Much more affordable, functional and capable of carrying even very heavy loads are plastic curtain rods . They vary in size, color and style. Both wall and ceiling mounting models are available.
made of metal are highly durable and beautiful. Appropriate in almost any interior decoration from classic to modern, they are round or forged, and are usually mounted on the wall. Such products are often purchased for complex window openings.
Beautiful and fashionable curtains can give the space of any room completeness, harmony and attractive originality. However, when choosing curtains, you should not be guided solely by 2021 design trends - your purchase should match the style and color scheme of the existing interior, as well as the personal preferences of your household. And in order not to regret your choice, carried away by decoration, and to please the changing fashion, remember that modern curtain trends involve laconic solutions, with functionality in the first place!
