10 mistakes when choosing curtains and their solutions

Color mismatch

When buying curtains, most people pay attention to their color, but not everyone cares about whether the shade of the fabric is suitable for the interior. The main mistake is that a person relies on his intuition and visual memory. Guided by this approach, it is easy to “not guess” with color and purchase products that do not fit into the situation.

Solution: before going to the store, it is recommended to take some high-quality photos of the room in daylight. Choosing the necessary shade, it is worthwhile to rely on the shades and color temperature already used in the interior. To create a harmonious atmosphere, you can resort to a color wheel and ready-made schemes.

Tissue density not taken into account

The main task of the curtains in the bedroom is to block the light and create optimal conditions for sleep. This is especially true if in the morning the sun hits your eyes before the alarm goes off and makes you wake up ahead of time.

The ideal way out of this situation is to buy blackout curtains. They shade the room, not only during the day, but also at night, when the lights of the metropolis or the bright light of a street lamp interfere with sleep. You can also combine curtains and Roman curtains: the former will create comfort, and the latter will protect from light. These recommendations do not apply to those people who, on the contrary, want to fill the room with the sun and do not need complete darkness for a healthy sleep.

Inconsistency with the style and purpose of the room

Fanciful curtains with draperies, pleats and lambrequins look out of place in a room with modern furniture and decoration.

A designer in a textile store is interested in having a person order a complex multi-layer composition from him. He can convince the buyer of the need for pickups, folds and all kinds of decorations, keeping silent about their inconsistency with the situation. What looks good in a classic style is inappropriate in a modern room. It is worth thinking about the functional component, because these exquisite draperies will often have to be removed, washed and hung back.

Wrong length

When calculating the dimensions of the fabric when ordering or folding the curtains, several factors must be taken into account so that the finished products are not too short or long.

Looking at the design interiors, it is easy to be fascinated by the picturesque folds lying on the floor. Today it is a fashionable trend, but what looks good on photographs is not always convenient in everyday life. Folds collect dirt and dust, and when the curtains are pulled apart they will have to be straightened and laid out again.

In order to avoid errors, the following recommendations should be used when calculating the optimal length:

Abundance of details

A huge number of prints, folds and decorations “breaks” the interior, creating a visual noise.

If the curtains are made of the same material as the rest of the textiles (bedspreads, pillows, tablecloths), the room looks cheap and tasteless. It is best to limit yourself to a couple of repeating elements.

Another common mistake - a small picture on the curtains among the wallpaper with a print and a huge number of open shelves with things.Curtains with ornaments look good only on a neutral background - in other cases, it is recommended to avoid them.

Too cheap stuff

Curtains that look attractive in images in online stores or salons can disappoint with their appearance in the interior.

A brilliant organza, despite the assurances of the manufacturers, has long been outdated and will fit only into a specific interior. For the design of the window opening, it is best to choose natural cotton, satin, linen and silk, as well as artificial polyester and viscose. When buying, you should look at the curtains in the light, feel the texture and familiarize yourself with the rules for the care of the fabric.

Using companion fabrics

Identical or similar drawings on dense curtains and tulle have not been relevant for a long time: neither in the children's room, nor in any other rooms of the apartment.

The abundance of patterns in the design of the window overloads the interior. This mistake is easy to avoid - if you like the pattern on the curtains, you should choose a plain fabric for them.

Wrong width

Closed curtains are pulled to the limit and do not converge in the center.

To calculate the material, you should seek the help of specialists, but many buy and sew curtains on their own. To determine the width of the canvas, you should use the table:

Room size mismatch

In a small room, massive curtains look bulky, and short scanty curtains do not decorate a spacious room.

For small rooms, you should choose a laconic and, preferably, plain fabric. In case of an error, dark dense curtains with body waves will draw all attention to themselves and “eat up” a lot of free space. For small rooms, simple curtains, roller blinds and Roman curtains, as well as blinds, are suitable.

Incorrect arrangement of curtains

The curtain rod is wide throughout the wall with a small window; fabric that interferes with the frequent opening of the balcony door; curtains that lie directly on the furniture standing near the window opening - all this is ugly and impractical.

These mistakes are easily avoided if you think about the location of the curtains in advance. Wide curtains are suitable only for panoramic windows, so you should choose tulle and curtains a little more than the width of the window. The balcony door will easily open if you hang roller blinds or blinds.

If you use traditional fabric products, they should slide freely along the ledge so as not to damage the fabric when opening the balcony. Thinking about the design of the window opening, you should consider the location of furniture near it and buy curtains of the appropriate length in order to avoid inconvenience.

Of course, this article is advisory in nature: if the curtains delight you with their appearance, create comfort and are easy to care for, do not change your preferences. But following these tips will help to avoid many mistakes and make the apartment more stylish and expensive.