Double curtains: types, fabrics, design, patterns, decor, combination and color selection

Features of the design of the premises

When planning the design of a room with double curtains, it is important to choose the right color and decide what they will be combined with: walls, furniture or decor elements. Will the curtains be in tone or will play in contrast.

• Using thick and dark fabrics, it is worth considering the lighting and the size of the room so that they do not look too bulky.
• For smaller rooms, light pastel colors are more suitable.
• When choosing, take into account the color of the walls, and pick up the curtains in one gamut.
• Choosing fabrics of different colors, it is desirable that they match the style.

Types of Curtains

It is the curtains that set the style of window design and help organically fit it into the overall interior design.

Roman

They consist of two canvases and are controlled by separate mechanisms. The lower one is light, translucent, and the upper one is dense. Such curtains are convenient to adjust the degree of illumination.

In the photo are double Roman curtains in the interior of the room.

Roller blinds

These are fabric roleta folded in two layers. By alternating the density of matter, such as velvet and tulle, you can create a day-night effect in a room. If the interior is made in a certain style, then it is possible to choose rolled photocurtains with a plot suitable for the situation.

Portieres

These two canvases are translucent and darker. The lower layer is made of tulle, and the upper one is a dark dense curtain. Using double curtains, you can control the penetration of sunlight into the room.

Pleated curtains

It is very reminiscent of horizontal blinds, only the lamellas here are replaced with fabric, which are collected in folds resembling an accordion. Perfectly combine simplicity, functionality and lightness.

Curtains (tulle, organza, etc.)

A two-layer combination of light translucent fabrics, used in a variety of stylistic directions. Do not impede the spread of sunlight in space. The folds look expressive and bold.

Hourglass

A piece of fabric pulled together by a ribbon in the middle. This option decorates windows and even doorways, can be used in bedrooms, in kitchens and on terraces.

Combined

A tandem of curtains and roller blinds will create the most comfortable atmosphere in the room. Provide light or complete darkness to your home, depending on your needs.

Variety of fabrics

In many ways, the appearance of the curtains themselves depends on the right fabric.

Drapery fabrics

Dense, high-quality fabrics are ideal for curtains. There are such types of fabrics as: blackout, velvet, cotton, silk, matting, satin, linen.

Fabrics for curtains or tulle

They possess such unique properties that other fabrics do not have, these include: tulle, organza, veil, spider line, mesh, and muslin.

Design options

The design option, thought out in style, will give the room a special charm, as well as protect it from the sun and hide some repair errors.

Bilateral

They are very beautiful, provide good dimming and have a long service life.When choosing them, you can experiment with the lining, choosing for it patterned, plain or matte and shiny materials.

In the photo there are bilateral curtains in the bedroom interior.

Layered

They will add variety to the boring interior and become the final detail so that all parts of the composition look as a single whole.

Crossed

Especially suitable for the living room. They create pomposity and are ideally combined with classical curtains, with rolled or pleated.

Design and drawings

Curtains decorated with a pattern can add even more bright colors to the interior.

With flowers

A variety of associations will bring into the atmosphere of the room, whether it be the fragrance of a fragrant garden, the delicate smell of spring freshness or the ardor of the summer heat.

In the photo are double curtains with floral print.

Geometry

Its beauty lies in versatility and simplicity. Geometric prints are suitable for interiors from classic to modern styles. If you competently compare such curtains with furniture, textiles or accessories, they will become a real decoration of the whole room.

Asymmetric

Using asymmetry, you can adjust some parameters of the room. They will add dynamism to any interior. If you want to visually change the nature of the room, then with full confidence, turn your attention to curtains of this kind.

Patterns and Monograms

Suitable for classic interiors in Romanesque, Baroque or antique styles. Such curtains will create an atmosphere of luxury and will set a unique tone and mood.

Rules for choosing and combining colors

Well-chosen colors will help to hide, enlarge or emphasize some details of the room.

You will also be interested to see a selection of photo curtains in two colors.

Monochromatic

A combination of shades of the same color, differing in saturation. This combination can look no less bright and harmonious. The correct selection of shades will create an optical illusion and visually correct the imperfections of the room.

In the photo are double roller blinds with a monochromatic color combination.

Complementary

A combination of contrasting, opposite colors. The ability to combine such rich colors, will achieve an impressive result.

Similar

The combination of two or three shades located next to each other in the color wheel. For example, purple with blue. A simple and original solution. Such a variety of colors is suitable for children's rooms.

Popular Color Combination Chart

Consider the combination of the most popular colors.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

The choice of curtains is an important and important event. It is necessary to consider all the elements in the interior: flooring, furniture and even the style of the chandelier. Successfully selected design, shade and texture will help transform an existing interior.

Living room or lounge

Green is peace, harmony, it is the color of life and youth. In the classical style, long double green curtains are suitable in these rooms. If you are a connoisseur of English interior, it is better to hang the curtains in a large white-green cage.

Bedroom

Most in demand in this room. A combination of lightweight and dense curtains would be the best option. If the decor in the bedroom is made in the Baroque style, then double curtains with a lambrequin will give it pomp.Fans of strict minimalism will especially appreciate the double Roman curtains.

In the photo there are double Roman curtains on the windows in the bedroom.

Bathroom

If the bathroom has plastic windows, you will need curtains for them. The most suitable and easiest option is double roller blinds. Fabric curtains can also be an interesting design element when decorating the “bathhouse” itself. This gives the room a real chic, aesthetics and beauty.

In the photo there is a bathroom with a window decorated with double curtains.

Kitchen

Able to transform the interior of even the most modest kitchen. On a two-row cornice, such curtains are attached using eyelets. This design looks very elegant and is suitable for decorating the kitchen in all classic styles.

Children

Properly designed window space in the children's room will provide the right lighting and shape the taste of the child. Soft lines and colorful prints create the atmosphere of a fairy tale.

In the photo, the design option is double curtains in the nursery.

Ideas in various styles

The design of double window curtains is very diverse, you can adequately decorate any room so that it is complete and comfortable.

Classical

The characteristic features of the classics will be strict and clear lines with the correct geometric shape and restrained shades.

Modern

In this interior, you can use double straight curtains: curtains on the grommets, Roman or roller blinds. According to the color scheme, it is better to give preference to light tones: white-blue or gray with turquoise, as they visually expand the space.

Provence

Beautiful double curtains in the Provence style attract with their rustic primitiveness and grace. Small patterns will add brightness to the style - bouquets of roses, poppies or wildflowers.

In the photo are double curtains in the bedroom in the style of Provence.

Mounting options for the cornice

When choosing fasteners, it is worth considering the density, texture and colors of the fabric, as well as the general style of the room.

Eyelets

Rings of different colors and finishes. They can be gold, pewter or resemble antique bronze. The heavy and dense double curtains on the grommets have a noble appearance and keep smooth and neat folds.

Rings

Strong and durable mounting option, allowing you to create a voluminous and beautiful drapery.

In the photo combined curtains with the option of mounting on the rings.

Kuliska

It looks like a “sleeve” at the top of the curtains. Suitable for any type of fabric. It will be a great option when the curtain is used as a screen for zoning the space.

Hinges

They are convenient, beautiful and easy to use and allow you to choose curtains in any room. A great option to hang double curtains on the hinges in the nursery, because they quietly and silently move along the ledge, thereby not disturbing the sleep of your child.

Curtain Decor

This is an integral part in order to give the window opening its own special chic and gloss.

With tassels

An accessory that gives the interior decoration an incomparable charm.

In the photo are double curtains decorated with brushes.

With fringe

Suitable for those who want to highlight the window, as an independent element of the interior. Those who like pomp and solemnity in the room.

With a knot

A great way to solve decorative problems when decorating a window. If you tie a tall knot nicely, it will stretch the window, while the low one will expand on the contrary, and the knot in the middle will make the window opening smoother.

With pickup

Complementing the curtains with pickups, you can transform the atmosphere in the room, change the proportions of the window and create a mood in general. These fasteners will help to update the slightly annoying look of the curtains, and the curtains divided in this way will form more effective draperies.

With lambrequin

Combination of fabrics with drapery. Suitable for the interior in a classic style, country, shabby chic, or art deco style.

Ideas for custom windows

Curtains for custom windows should preserve and emphasize its shape.If double curtains fit nicely into the window opening, then the view of the window will be preserved and natural lighting will not be limited.

Bay windows

With the right selection, they will highlight the benefits and effectively make out from the inside. To create an appropriate atmosphere for the interior, curtains on the bay window from air tulle, double paintings with a light pattern or lush Austrian curtains.

Two windows

A real find for the room. Many interesting solutions and accessories allow you to decorate windows so that they represent a single composition.

Attic

The main feature in the design of skylights is conciseness. Therefore, complex configurations are not recommended. Here, pleated blinds or night blinds are suitable.

Photo gallery

Everyone wants to see their home cozy, comfortable, modern and stylish. There are many ways to create a relaxing atmosphere in space. One of them is decorating windows with double curtains.