Types of curtains for windows: classification with description, options for type, curtain and curtain material

Curtains create a visual feeling of comfort in the interior. They are used for decoration in living rooms, bedrooms, nurseries, living rooms, kitchens, office buildings, office buildings and even shopping centers.

Basic classification of curtains

Before choosing this or that type of curtains, you need to have a clear idea of ​​their types in order to choose the very curtains that will delight their owners for a long time.

Portieres

They are straight long canvases, possibly with small forks in the closed state. As a rule, they are sewn from heavy non-translucent types of fabric. The length of such curtains is up to the floor. This type of curtains is suitable for any interior, it is only necessary to carefully choose the material of such paintings.

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

The main varieties of blinds these are constructions from vertical or horizontal lamellas protecting 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. Lamels can be made of plastic, fabric or pleated (corrugated material of various densities).

Roll

A practical type of curtain that came to Russia from Finland, where there are often "white" nights. Like the blinds, they have a lifting mechanism, but they are not separate plates, but a whole canvas. Indispensable in small kitchens, as they are attached to the frames of the window and do not take up too much space. There are a variety of colors and the degree of transmission of sunlight.

Roman

The functional purpose and appearance resemble roller blinds, but unlike them, in the assembled position they do not curl into a roll, but are collected in neat folds.

Austrian

Well-chosen Austrian curtains will add luxury to any interior. They are distinguished by special splendor and the presence of elegant folds. They have a lifting mechanism, thanks to which they are assembled in the upper part of the window, forming elegant folds.

French

They consist of a single canvas, divided into several sections, each of which has a huge number of lush folds of fabric. They also have a lifting mechanism. The higher the curtain rises, the folds become more voluminous.

Japanese

They are straight vertical canvases of material with a width of up to 1.45 meters. The design has a sliding mechanism that works similarly to vertical blinds or sliding doors.

Thread

They can be used in any interior, since having independently decorated this type of curtains with beads of a certain color and size, you can get an excellent style decision to design a window opening. Filament curtains let in sunlight, giving the room warmth and comfort.

Curtain Cafe

It is widely believed that this type of curtain was invented by French designers several decades ago. But what kind of Russian people did not watch old Soviet films, where the curtains in the half of the window were visible in the interior of the houses? Currently, the fashion for this type of curtains has returned with the only difference that the curtains were sewn not from chintz, but from a variety of modern materials, decorating them with ruffles and bows.

Hourglass Curtains

They got their name because of the shape resembling an hourglass. The canvas is attached to the frame above and below the entire width, and in the middle it 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 cornice), 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 rooms of the loft style or minimalism. For more classic interiors, they are used in tandem with tulle.

Photocurtains (with photo printing)

Appeared relatively recently, but have already managed to gain popularity among fans who often change the surrounding interior, since without changing the wallpaper they can radically change the style of the room.

Combined

You can combine curtains by color, texture, light transmission. For example, a combination of curtains and curtains looks very beautiful - such a window design looks very rich and at the same time is very functional, since it allows you to control the penetration of light flux by closing one or another type of curtains depending on the desired result.

Varieties of materials

The following is a description of the materials from which modern manufacturers make canvases.

Fabrics for curtains

Drapery fabrics should be dense enough not to let in sunlight and flow beautifully, forming large folds.

Blackout

This type of fabric consists of two layers. On the side of the room there is a decorative material that fits well into the concrete interior, and on the wrong side there is a lightproof and reflective layer. Such curtains will protect the room not only from the penetration of unwanted sunlight, but also excessive heat.

Velvet

Velvet curtains look very elegant and rich. No wonder the curtains on the windows of the royal people were customarily used in velvet performance. Velvet can be used both independently and with a scattering of pearls or beads, can be supplemented with embroidered patterns or tassels.

Jacquard

Available since the beginning of the 19th century and is a very durable fabric, not subject to abrasion and deformation during washing. It is a material densely embroidered with all kinds of patterns. Jacquard curtains are not cheap, because the production of such fabric is a very time-consuming 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 relates to natural fabrics. Fits well in many modern interiors without overloading them with a large number of patterns.

Atlas

It features a special chic and nobleness. Satin canvases glisten when changing the angle of refraction of light, which captivates and attracts the eye of households and guests.

Taffeta

It was widely used in ancient Persia and Byzantium. It is obtained by interweaving artificial and natural fibers. Like the atlas has an enchanting brilliance. Very durable and durable fabric, which also has water repellent properties.

Gunny

Refers to natural fabrics. It has a rough texture with a cruciform weave of threads.This modest in appearance material fits perfectly into the interiors of eco, loft, minimalism styles, when combined with other types of fabrics, it will suit any modern design.

Fabrics for curtains

This kind of curtains should be airy and elegant. It is suitable for rooms with north-facing windows, for residents of regions with short daylight hours, or just for all lovers of sunlight.

Tulle

When choosing a tulle for curtains, one 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 paintings.

Veil

Airy 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. The veil of gentle pastel colors looks especially unique.

Organza

Another kind of lightweight airy material. For happy people with a picturesque view outside the window, organza curtains will become an indispensable piece of furniture, because they can gently scatter sunlight without blocking the general panorama.

Kisei

These curtains will ideally fit into the interior of romantic, calm, pedantic natures who like everything to be in their place, and the ideal vertical lines in the window decoration will help them get a feeling of satisfaction from their own home.

Other materials

Modern manufacturers of various types of curtains do not lag behind designers and, in addition to standard paintings, offer exotic design options for window openings.

Reaper

It is not exposed to absolutely no external impact and, under no circumstances, does not lose shape. Such curtains are ideal for bachelors or women whose greatest desire is not the long, exhausting ironing of huge canvases after washing.

PVC (plastic)

Currently, this type of curtains is presented in various colors and sizes. It is not recommended to use it in residential premises, but when decorating a bathroom, plastic curtains are not equal, since they do not get wet even with the most intense shower. You can also use such curtains to decorate the gazebo in the country.

Wooden

With the skillful selection of wooden paintings, the effect of completeness in the design of the room will be created. To do this, wooden types of curtains should harmoniously fit into the interior and be combined with furniture.

Bamboo

Eco-friendly, easy to use and relatively inexpensive curtains. Suitable for those who are tired of the standard window decoration with fabric curtains.

Paper

The modern look of curtains, breaking all the stereotypes of people's ideas about window design. Such curtains are not durable, but they are much cheaper than fabric or wooden analogues. In addition, with great desire, such curtains can be made independently.

Types of Curtains

In addition to a variety of materials, manufacturers offer a wide selection of curtain opening mechanisms.

Sliding

Classic canvases moving along the cornice in the horizontal direction.

Curtain panels

Unlike sliding panel types of curtains do not have folds and frills. The screen panels scatter light well, so with windows facing south you can not even open the panels during the day.

Lifting

Such types of curtains are most compact, as they are collected at the top of the window either into a roll or folds and do not occupy excess space.

Smart curtains

The so-called "smart" curtains. To open such curtains you don’t even have to go to the window. It will be enough to just press the button on the remote control 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, you need to approach the choice of curtains with no less thoroughness than the choice of furniture.