Regardless of the furnishing environment, tulle plays an important role in the interior. This light curtain of transparent or translucent fabric gives a harmonious look to the room, complements the curtains and furniture, dispels sunlight penetrating from the outside. In addition, with open windows, it serves as a barrier for insects. Quality tulle retains a decent look for at least 5-7 years.
How to choose
Products of modern brands are impressive in their diversity. But when choosing an interior such as tulle, you need to pay attention not only to its appearance, but also to the quality, material and compliance with the interior of the apartment and a separate room. It is necessary to consider the following nuances:
- monochromatic light-colored tulle will suit the curtains of a rich shade or with a bright ornament;
- asymmetrical tulle looks especially good in rooms where there is a door to the balcony near the window;
- a light curtain will refresh the room in dark colors, and a brighter one can become an interesting accent of a room in which a gray or beige color prevails.
It is important that the shade of tulle was one or two tones lighter than the curtains. Otherwise, the room will look poorly lit, gloomy and neglected.
Materials
For sewing curtains using thin, breathable air and sunlight fabric. The most common are:
- organza;
- veil;
- muslin;
- grid.
Organza is a durable, almost transparent sheet. It is produced by tightly twisting the threads of the same thickness. The advantage of this material is that it practically does not accumulate dust. Make it of silk or synthetic threads. One of the most versatile are curtains of a veil. This fabric is made from natural or artificial materials: cotton, silk, wool, polyester. It is softer and more tender than the organza, but less transparent.
Kisey is a light, transparent cotton fabric of separately located threads. It does not require complex care, does not wrinkle, cleaning at home is permissible. The grid has a special, perforated structure. Such a curtain well passes air and sunlight, but quickly accumulates dust and requires more frequent, compared with other fabrics, washing. It is often made embroidery silk thread, which looks original and spectacular, fasten rhinestones or sequins.
Types of weaving
Different types of weaving are used for the production of tulle, the most popular of which are cambric, chiffon and jacquard. Batiste is a gentle, smooth canvas of thin, tightly twisted fibers. Often made of it tulle with embroidery. Curtains from chiffon differ in relief structure, well give in to a drapery. They allow complex cutting, layering, the presence of decorative elements: bulk flowers, bows, ribbons.
Jacquard is the strong relief fabric created from threads of various color and thickness. Such tulle is resistant to deformation, looks noble, does not require specific care, looks good in daylight and artificial lighting. It can be a spectacular piece of interior, especially in combination with plain curtains without noticeable, large patterns.
Colors
The traditional coloring of curtains is white. This is due to the following reasons:
- snow-white tulle looks light and airy; with it, any room gives the impression of being well lit and spacious;
- this color is combined with the most different shades in the interior - cold and warm, light and dark, bright and muffled;
- such a fabric transmits light best of all.
Despite the versatility of white, modern designers offer many options for curtain colors, from discreet to bright. Light beige, golden, mint, silver, peach, cream tulle is invariably popular. It looks very impressive lemon, lime or lavender. It fits particularly well in the interior of the living room or nursery.
Yellow curtains of any color are combined with blue, green, milky white curtains. Blue in the interior of the bedroom will help you to relax after a working day, it looks good with curtains of blue, purple and gray. White in the interior of the living room, in combination with white curtains, will help to visually expand the space, make the room more spacious.
Plain and colorful curtains
Monochromatic translucent tulle on the windows can be considered a benchmark and an indicator of the good taste of the apartment owners. It suits both luxurious interiors and the most concise. Curtains with multi-colored patterns look original, but require a more careful selection of curtains and furnishings of the room. The most commonly used combination is white with pastel or bright hues. For example, delicate pink or red flowers on a snow-white background.
If the tulle is decorated with patterns in any color, it is desirable that this particular shade be repeated in the color of wallpaper, sofa upholstery or ottoman, napkins on the table or carpet on the floor. The only exception is the children's room, where a wide variety of tones is acceptable. A classic combination and a win-win option for almost any interior will be a white curtain with a fine ornament of dark color, such as blue, brown, burgundy, gray. A combination of several pastel shades also looks good.
The size and illumination of the room
Bulk tulle with embroidery, lace, ruffles, printed pattern look great in spacious rooms. This is a good choice for large enough rooms, bedrooms and living rooms. In cramped rooms with an abundance of furniture, such curtains are inappropriate, they will create a feeling of clutter, they will look awkward. A large ornament or laced parts are especially decorated with tulle, located on the window that faces the south side. A dark, gray, blue, purple curtain will protect from too bright sunlight. In this case, preference should be given to cool shades.
For small or poorly lit rooms the best choice would be light transparent tulle, plain or decorated with a small pattern, thin lace in the center or along the bottom. It should be combined with light curtains. For windows facing the north, it is better to choose light curtains of warm colors, such as peach, orange, pink. They compensate for the lack of light and create the effect of sun rays penetrating the window.
The combination of curtains with the style of the interior room
In order for the room to look harmonious, make a good impression, tulle must be combined with curtains, furniture and carpets. Transparent plain curtains, both white and bright, will decorate a room in the style of minimalism, modern or industrial. They are combined with light or dark curtains, concise modern furniture, lamps and vases of glass, metal and plastic.
Lush, layered tulle perfectly fit into the style of Provence, Empire, Baroque, as well as classic. It will successfully complement large sofas, wooden furniture, flower vases and drapes with curtains. Fabrics with metallic luster or threads of different colors are suitable for the interior in the style of avant-garde and high-tech. Such curtains are combined with the decor of the room in bright or discreet colors. An interesting solution could be the same design curtains and any other piece of furniture. For example, similar embroidery on tulle and cushions.
For living room
Properly chosen tulle in the living room is especially important. It plays the role of eye-catching color accent, or acts as a background emphasizing the overall style of the room. A win-win option will be a solid color pastel color. Bright curtains with a catchy print require impeccable sense of proportion in the design of the living room.
Tulle and curtains in the hall should be made in the same shade or make up the contrast. The color of the curtains, in most cases, is darker. If they are decorated with a pattern, then the curtains should be plain. Laconic draperies allow embroidery, lace or large, elegant ornament on tulle. In the hall, you can use curtains with a noble silver or golden glitter, complex drapery, images in several colors.
For the bedroom
For the bedroom traditionally choose pastel tulle or muted shade. It promotes relaxation and proper rest. Thick fabrics are used when additional protection from sunlight is required. They are often chosen and the owners of apartments on the lower floors. If the room is not too brightly lit, you can pick up lace or transparent tulle.
More elegant any bedroom will make tulle with inserts of guipure. Comfort will provide elegant lace, as well as floral, geometric or floral ornament, monophonic or colored. If the interior style of the bedroom allows, you can use curtains with ethnic patterns and shiny threads, combining them with curtains of rich colors - ultramarine, orange, red. Looks stylish combination of curtains and tulle with the same ornament.
It is important to maintain a uniform color when choosing curtains, curtains and bedspreads in the bedroom.
For the nursery
Tulle for a child's room should be, above all, practical, here unnecessarily complicated drape, ruffles, fine embroidery, any volumetric details. In the room of children of preschool age, it makes sense to hang short curtains that inquisitive kids will be difficult to tear off or spoil. Curtain colors for children mostly bright. This is exactly the case when appropriate red, yellow, purple, green, turquoise, crimson tulle. An interesting solution will be the curtains of the same material as the canopy over the baby’s bed.
Tulle with photo printing is especially popular among children. Few of the younger members of the family abandon the original curtains depicting the characters of the beloved cartoon, fabulous cities or mysterious landscapes. Such an unusual solution in the interior will contribute to the development of the child's imagination and will lift his spirits, help to feel particularly comfortable in his room. You can also use any bright prints, from typewriters to fruit, flowers or inhabitants of the underwater world.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, as nowhere else, short curtains on the windows, up to the window sill or a little lower, are relevant. They are convenient to remove, wash and hang back, they quickly dry out and do not require careful maintenance. Since the tulle in the kitchen becomes dirty more quickly than in other rooms, practical synthetic materials should be preferred. In the design of these products inappropriate lace, embroidery and embossed ornament. Their shade should be combined with the color of the walls and furniture, can repeat the coloring of some details - a vase, a pot with a flower, a wall clock, a shelf for spices.
Large drawings should be avoided, they will attract too much attention during daily activities and provoke fatigue. It is best to choose a medium-sized floral or geometric ornament, a strip or pea. Shades of kitchen curtains often warm, it contributes to a good mood and increases the appetite. When cooking, lighting plays a big role, so you should give preference to light, transparent materials.
Types of draperies
For effective drapery curtains using different methods, for example:
- laying "bantovy folds";
- "Roman curtains";
- "French braid";
- Amberken
With the method of laying "bow folds" tulle is assembled in small folds, similar to bows. The material captures the stitch at the top of the curtain. Drapery "Roman blinds" is that along the tulle cord is located. With it, the fabric is prefabricated and forms a beautifully flowing folds of a semicircular shape.
When draping "French braided" curtain neatly stitched along the entire length at regular intervals. Marked areas of fabric are gathered by a kind of fan and are once again stitched. This method requires sufficiently dense tissue. Lambrequin is a decorative element of tulle drapery, located horizontally in its upper part. It is a fabric strip covering the eaves. Often decorated with braid, brushes or ruche.
On grommets
Cringles are often used to create original, modern design in the style of modern, techno or high-tech. They are used in interiors corresponding to the classical style, country, baroque. These rings, located in the upper part of the tulle and fastened around the holes for the eaves allow to achieve the effect of a beautiful wave on the fabric. In addition, the tulle on the grommet easily slides along the eaves. You can freely move it, opening and closing the window and not be afraid to damage the thin fabric.
Eyelets can be made of metal, plastic, wood or other durable materials. If used, the tulle should be wide enough. After all, a small amount of fabric will not allow you to create a beautiful drape. The material is suitable both thin and dense, with a textured pattern. Thanks to the use of transparent or translucent fabrics, folds look voluminous, it is interesting to refract sunlight. Tulle on the grommet can be used in the interior of any premises.
Do I need to combine with curtains
Curtains can be combined with curtains or used as an independent element of the decor. This choice is made by each owner of an apartment or house, based on their preferences. In addition, making a decision must take into account:
- the size of the room;
- illumination;
- design features.
Often the small size of the room does not allow to place tulle and curtains in the room. This will visually make it even smaller. In this case, it is better to opt for a curtain of organza or a veil. Thanks to the lace or large pattern, it will look an independent element of decor.
It is worthwhile to give preference to the garden in the event that the windows of the bedroom or living room are closed from the bright light by trees or other buildings. Then the curtains will make the room completely dark and uncomfortable. Sometimes the use of only tulle is provided by the interior of the room. The room can be decorated in the style of minimalism or vice versa, do not need additional details due to the abundance of stylish and original furniture, walls or carpets of bright colors.
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