Modern manufacturers offer a huge selection of types of curtains that are suitable for rooms with high humidity, too dark or bright rooms.
Curtains in the interior create a visual feeling of comfort. They are used for decoration in living rooms, bedrooms, children's, living rooms, kitchens, office buildings, office buildings and even shopping centers.
Basic curtain classification
Before choosing one or another type of curtains, it is necessary to have a clear idea of their types in order to select exactly those curtains that will please their owners for a long time.
Portieres
They are straight long blades, possibly with small folds in the closed state. As a rule, they are made of heavy, not translucent types of fabric. The length of these curtains - to the floor. Such a type of curtains will suit any interior; one has only to scrupulously approach the choice of material for such canvases.
Curtains (tulle, veil, organza)
They are also produced in the form of long vertical canvases, but unlike curtains, curtain fabric is translucent. They can be made of tulle, veil or organza and are not able to fully protect the room from direct sunlight.
Jalousie
They are constructions of vertical or horizontal plates that protect the room from the penetration of sunlight and prying eyes. Depending on the type, the blinds can be made with lifting, sliding or pivoting mechanisms. Plate blinds can be made of plastic, fabric or plisse (corrugated material of different density).
Rolled
A practical view of the curtains that came to Russia from Finland, where “white” nights are often. Like the blinds have a lifting mechanism, but they are not separate plates, but a solid canvas. Indispensable in small kitchens, as attached to the window frames and do not take up extra space. There are a variety of colors and degrees of sunlight transmission.
Roman
By function and appearance they resemble roller blinds, but unlike them, in the assembled position they do not curl into a roll, but are gathered into neat folds.
Austrian
Properly selected Austrian curtains will add luxury to any interior. They are distinguished by their special pomp and elegant folds. They have a lifting mechanism, due to which they gather at the top of the window, forming chic folds.
French
Consist of a single canvas, divided into several sections, each of which has a huge number of lush folds of fabric. Also possess a lifting mechanism. The higher the curtain rises, the folds become larger.
Japanese
They are smooth vertical webs of material up to 1.45 meters wide. The design has a sliding mechanism that works similarly to vertical blinds or sliding doors.
Cotton
They can be used in any interior, since having independently decorated this type of curtain with beads of a certain color and size, you can get an excellent style solution for the design of a window opening. Cotton curtains let the sunlight in, giving the room warmth and comfort.
Curtains Cafe
It is widely believed that this type of curtain was invented by French designers a few decades ago. But what kind of Russian people did not watch old Soviet films, where half the windows were visible in the interior of the houses? Nowadays, the fashion for this type of curtains has returned with the only difference that the curtains were made not from chintz, but from various modern materials, decorating them with ruffles and bows.
Curtains Hourglass
Got their name because of the shape that resembles an hourglass. The canvas is attached to the frame at the top and bottom across the entire width, and in the middle is tied with a decorative ribbon, braid or tie.
Italian
They are distinguished by a high arrangement of pickups (approximately in the third part from the eaves), forming beautiful, but not very lush folds. This type of curtains is stationary, that is, they are constantly in the open position. Without additional curtains can be used in loft-style or minimalist rooms. For more classic interiors are used in tandem with tulle.
Photocurtains (with photo printing)
Appeared relatively recently, but already managed to gain popularity among fans often change the surrounding interior, as not pasting the wallpaper can dramatically change the style of the room.
Combined
It is possible to combine curtains by color, texture, light transmission. For example, a combination of curtains and curtains looks very nice - this window design looks very rich and at the same time is very functional, as it allows you to adjust the penetration of the light flux by closing one or another type of curtain depending on the desired result.
Varieties of materials
Below is a description of the materials from which modern manufacturers produce fabrics.
Fabrics for curtains
The curtain fabrics should be dense enough so as not to let in the sunlight and it flows beautifully, forming large tails.
Blackout
This type of fabric consists of two layers. On the side of the room there is a decorative material that fits well with the concrete interior, and on the wrong side there is a light-proof and reflective layer. Such curtains will protect the room not only from the penetration of unwanted solar color, but also excessive heat.
Velvet
Portieres of velvet look very elegant and rich. It was not without reason that the curtains on the windows of the royal persons were taken to be used in velvet design. Velvet can be used both independently and with a scattering of pearls or beads; it can be added with embroidered patterns or tassels.
Jacquard
It is produced from the beginning of the 19th century and is a very durable fabric that is not subject to abrasion and deformation during washing. It is a material densely embroidered with all sorts of patterns. Jacquard curtains are not cheap, because the production of such a fabric is a very laborious and expensive process.
Linen
This type of curtains was returned to the interior by modern designers at the peak of the popularity of eco-friendly materials, as it refers to natural fabrics. Fits well in many modern interiors without overloading them with a large number of patterns.
Atlas
It has a special chic and nobleness. Cloths of satin shine when changing the angle of refraction of light, which fascinates and attracts the eyes of the household and guests.
Taffeta
Had wide application in ancient Persia and Byzantium. It is obtained by interlacing artificial and natural fibers. As the atlas has a bewitching shine. Very durable and durable fabric that also has water-repellent properties.
Gunny
Refers to natural fabrics. It has a rough texture with a cross-weave. This material, modest in appearance, fits perfectly into eco style interiors, loft, minimalism, combined with other types of fabrics will suit any modern design.
Curtain Fabrics
This type of curtains should be airy and elegant. It is suitable for rooms with windows oriented to the north side, for residents of regions with a short light day or just to all lovers of sunlight.
Tulle
When choosing tulle for curtains, you should take into account the color scheme of the room, imagine how this type of curtain will fit into the interior of the room and pay special attention to details such as the relevance of accessories in such curtains, the degree of drapery and the length of the canvas.
Veil
The airless weightless veil is well suited for curtains in the kitchen, bedroom, living room and children's rooms. This type of curtains will give the interior a magical feeling of comfort. Particularly unique looks veil delicate pastel colors.
Organza
Another kind of light airy material. For happy people who have a picturesque view outside the window, organza curtains will become an indispensable piece of furniture, because they are able to gently disperse sunlight without blocking the general panorama.
Kisey
These curtains will perfectly fit into the interior of romantic, calm, pedantic natures, who like everything to be in their places, and the ideal vertical lines in the design of the window will help them get a sense of satisfaction from their own home.
Other materials
Modern manufacturers of various types of curtains are not far behind designers and, in addition to standard canvases, offer exotic design options for window openings.
Reaper
It is not exposed to any external influence and, under no circumstances, does not lose its shape. Such curtains are ideal for bachelors or women, whose greatest desire is not a long exhausting ironing of huge cloths after washing.
PVC (plastic)
Currently, this type of curtains is available in various colors and sizes. It is not recommended to use in residential premises, but when designing the bathroom plastic curtains have no equal, as they do not get wet even with the most intense soul. You can also use these curtains to decorate the gazebo in the country.
Wood
With a skillful selection of wooden canvases create the effect of completeness in the design of the room. To do this, wooden types of curtains should blend harmoniously into the interior and be combined with pieces of furniture.
Bamboo
Eco-friendly, convenient to use and relatively inexpensive curtains. Will suit those who are tired of the standard window decoration with fabric curtains.
Paper
The modern look of curtains, breaking all the stereotypes of the presentation of people about the design of the window. Such curtains are not durable, but they are much cheaper than fabric or wooden analogues. Moreover, with a strong desire such curtains can be made independently.
Curtain Types
In addition to the variety of materials, manufacturers offer a wide range of curtain opening mechanisms.
Sliding
Classic canvas moving along the eaves in the horizontal direction.
Curtains panels
Unlike sliding panel types of curtains do not have folds and flounces. The screen panels diffuse light well, so with windows facing south you can not even push the panels apart during the daytime.
Lifting
These types of curtains are the most compact, as they are collected at the top of the window, either in a roll or in folds and do not take up extra space.
Smart curtains
The so-called "smart" curtains. To push such curtains apart you don’t even have to go to the window. It will be enough just to press the remote control button and the mechanism will do everything by itself.
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Window decoration is primarily an indicator of the taste of the owner of the room. Therefore, we must approach the choice of curtains with no less thoroughness than the choice of furniture.
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