It sometimes seems to a buyer experienced in choosing that there are a lot of curtains on store shelves, but it is problematic to find truly unique ones. This is partly due to the fact that the buyer does not always know what exactly he needs, what products can be bought, and which ones are made to order or with their own hands. The material of this article will help to understand the intricacies of unusual curtains.
Peculiarities
Unusual can be called curtains that have an extraordinary design, design, cut and decor. Some of them are included in this group due to their special design, others do not stand out in cut, but have an unusual decoration of the panels. Still others are distinguished by the extraordinary material of the panels themselves. The fourth is called original for the design method that differs from the standard. To understand the difference between different products, it is worth briefly pointing out their features.
Rolled
These products are distinguished by their original design, they are a panel of predominantly synthetic material, evenly wound on a shaft. Depending on the type of cassette, roller blinds can be located almost close to the glass surface of windows or have a small gap. They open in one direction, depending on the variety, they can be controlled manually or automatically.
Suitable for vertical and inclined windows, including those with opening sashes, depending on the thickness of the material, the diameter of the roll can be 6-20 cm.
Pleated
These products are called corrugated curtains, outwardly they are somewhat similar to blinds. Unlike the previous model, they can open in two directions (top down and bottom up). If necessary, you can open both side parts, leaving the central one closed. The cost of these products is higher than that of roller analogues, which is explained by the high price of the components themselves.
They are made exclusively in production due to a special technology, so it will not work to recreate such curtains at home. They have an interesting look: when folded, they form folds of identical width. The main disadvantage of such models is the impossibility of washing: the folds cannot withstand it.
Japanese panels
Such options stand out due to their design and the way they are shifted. In fact, such curtains move along the plane of the walls, they do not need to be assembled and rolled up. They are used for zoning space, choosing, in addition to the classic top mount, options with a floor cornice. Products of this type, like pleated blinds, can be single-layer and multi-layer.
For their manufacture, special textiles are used that are resistant to fading and accidental mechanical damage. These are stretched products with bottom weights, which are controlled manually, by means of cord cords and an electric drive.
French
Such curtains can be classified as unusual due to their ability to transform, changing the design. When opened, these canvases practically do not differ in any way from typical rectangular panels, in addition to the fact that they have ropes inside for transformation. When pulled, the curtains take the form of scallops.
At the same time, the size and number of scallops may vary, and the number of panels per window opening also varies. On small window openings, products consisting of one scallop are often hung.
Roman
Roman blinds are nothing more than canvases consisting of several sections. They have horizontally arranged folds, and any section in them is reinforced with special elements. The lower edge of such curtains may have a weighting agent in the form of a plate. The folding mechanism of these models resembles the work of blinds: to raise the curtain, you need to pull the rope.
The lifting mechanism of Roman blinds consists of a rod, a control rope and a ribbon. These are stylish and externally interesting curtains, through which you can implement various design solutions. They differ in the way the panels are made, the type of fastening of the rods and decorative elements.
Asymmetry
This category includes curtains with a lambrequin, designed for one side of a window or doorway. In most cases, such a curtain in a free state is no different from symmetrical counterparts. An asymmetrical design can be created using main curtains and sheer tulle.
A curtain, picked up on one side, opening a translucent tulle, will look beautiful. If someone wants a different design, you can use the initially beveled panel to decorate the window, laying uniform folds.
Classic
Despite the usual, it would seem, form, classic-type panels can also be attributed to the category of unusual curtains. To give the design an extraordinary look, in this case, different methods of hanging panels are used, and they are also combined with special curtains (for example, roller blinds). Some stylists find it appropriate to hang the ends of classic curtains on the decorative elements of ceiling lights.
However, with all the desire, such a design is dangerous: it is better to hang the panels crosswise than to create a fire hazard. You can give an unusual shape to traditional canvases using a variety of clothespins, clips, brooches and even belt buckles. Someone uses ties or bow ties and even army belts instead of pickups.
With unusual decor
This line of unusual curtains is mostly home-made products. Often the very basis of such curtains is ordinary textiles. At the same time, depending on the creative flight of fancy, it is decorated not only with embroidery, but also with ping-pong balls, pompoms of different sizes and colors made of knitting threads. Some people like macrame curtains, others prefer puffs, performing them at the top of the panels.
You can decorate curtains with ropes and hemp rope, braid with tassels and pompoms, you can even use hair ties and stickers. Sometimes plush toys are used for decoration: for example, they are used to create pickups or even draperies.
Wooden
This line includes products made from flexible bamboo, as well as pieces of wood of various shapes, including flat, three-dimensional and geometric. Tiny saw cuts of trees of various species, including fruit trees, are also used for such products. A variety of shades and shapes (up to beads) make it possible to make the curtain look not only extraordinary, but also noble. Of course, such products are not suitable for every design direction. However, if you pick up a similar support for them in the form of a flowerpot, figurine or even wicker furniture, they can look fantastic.
How to choose?
Having dealt with the variety of options, the buyer is faced with the question of the best model that will be appropriate in his home. Before giving preference to one or another model, you need to take into account the features of the window itself. For example, skylights in most cases are located obliquely, less often - horizontally, since the walls in this case are roof slopes. Almost horizontal windows are placed when the slope of the roof is minimal.
For such windows, special curtains are needed, since ordinary ones will hang strictly vertically. Roman, pleated, as well as options with a lower bar that fixes the window in a closed form are suitable. For dwelling rooms, when choosing the right model, you need to take into account the style of the interior, the color of the furnishings, the texture of the furniture, the existing upholstery textiles and wall cladding. In addition, one cannot ignore the purpose of a particular room.
For example, an original solution for a bedroom would be asymmetrical curtains on one side. They are especially relevant in rooms with a balcony door, as they leave open the passage to the balcony and back. They are also good for decorating the windows of the living room, you can also decorate the doorway with them. Adherents of classic curtains can recommend options for a regular cut, but with an unusual hanging. So, without changing the classics, you can bring originality to the design of the room.
French curtains will look good in the hall and bedroom. However, the model itself gives off a feminine touch. In the home of a bachelor, she will look out of place. You can, of course, experiment with the color, shape and number of scallops, but this does not always give the desired effect. In a modern style hall, it is better to purchase special products on a roller mechanism or pleated blinds, Roman.
Curtains are one of the important elements of the interior of any room.
In addition to the decorative design of the space, they are able to perform a useful function, for example, they protect against excessively bright lighting, hide the personal life of the owners from outsiders.
Characteristics of curtains (length, thickness, texture) may have different options. At the same time, there are also a large number of varieties of fabrics on the modern market. It should be noted that the curtains can be made by hand.
Varieties of curtains
There are natural fabrics that are especially popular, but at the same time they have several drawbacks, for example, individual varieties can easily wrinkle, while returning them to their original appearance is not so easy.
In this case, it is better to resort to purchasing mixed varieties, for example, cotton and synthetics are highly practical.
The most common variety is the traditional classic version. As a rule, it is a hanging tissue without the presence of any additional inclusions.
It should be noted that this variety has several significant positive qualities:
- an excellent solution for any type of interior, while such a modest variety will not clutter up the overall design ideas;
- any type of material can be used, as well as color scheme, thickness and ornament;
- control the length of the curtains depending on individual preferences;
- have different cost options depending on the individual characteristics.
There are also several types of curtains. So, for example, a vertical variety of curtains, which, if necessary, can be assembled into several large folds are called Roman.
As a rule, with the help of such curtains, part of the window space is closed (up to the window sill). They are mainly in demand in the kitchen or offices.
Roller blinds are another type of curtains. Their fastening is carried out to the ceiling or window opening.
The principle of operation resembles the previous version, the only difference is that it is not assembled into folds, but into rolls.
No less popular are French curtains. Outwardly, they resemble decorations for a theatrical stage due to the presence of scallops in the upper part.
For the design of modern interiors, the Japanese version is often used. This variety is distinguished by its appearance due to hanging pieces of high-density fabric. Outwardly, such curtains may resemble elevator doors.
But Italian curtains can be pulled together with lacing on the sides. It should be noted that many varieties can be made by hand or purchased ready-made options.
What can original curtains be made of?
To create a suitable version of the curtains, you may need a variety of available tools. To maintain organicity, it is better to use the same type of materials.
Consider the most unconventional types of curtains.
From disks. For manufacturing, in addition to the base material, you will need a drill and fasteners (you can use tapes, fasteners or rings). The creation process itself is quite simple.
First of all, it is necessary to divide the outer edge of the disk into 4 parts, making holes equal in size and marks. Next, carry out the bonding process. Thus, you can get a classic version, triangular or reminiscent of steps. It is better to hang such a curtain with the mirror side into the room.
Using coins. The material itself can be in its original state or be dyed in the most suitable color shade.
The creation process begins with making holes, and creating a semblance of a chain from coins. The number of chains depends on the window space.
With the help of beads and beads. Creating this view resembles the previous version. In this case, a combination with coins is possible.
The use of pieces of various fabrics. The creation is carried out according to the principle of a vertical variety of blinds.
At the final stage, it is important to leave a small remainder of the length for subsequent fastening with Velcro.
All these varieties can significantly save your budget and create curtains with your own hands together with children.
Photo of unusual curtains in the interior
Why is the question of individual tailoring of curtains still relevant today, because specialized stores are simply overwhelmed with all sorts of options for finished products, ranging from conventional models a la “two absolutely identical rectangles” to intricate “mazes” made of fabric. And all because we, as women, always want something like this ... Something like that ... What is nowhere and no one has. That's when we rush, first to the warehouses of fabrics, and then to the nearest atelier. Today I suggest you skip the latter and sew the curtains yourself. So, how to cope with this difficult task - to sew something grandiose without much practice? First you need to decide on the style. Do you want something extraordinary? Consider several ways to make your curtains unusual ...
1.Custom mount
Even the most simple and plain curtains can "play" thanks to some intricate method of fastening. Clothespins? And why not?
The curtains on the ties at the very eaves look very nice. If necessary, they can be tied with a beautiful bow or simply left hanging picturesquely from the ceiling. For such curtains, you just need to sew on the top (on the edge where the curtains will be attached to the cornice) on both sides along the tape (approximately 20 cm long). When you attach your piece, simply tie these ribbons around the cornice.
2.Unusual material
Do you think that only fabric can be used as a curtain material? Craftsmen proved that even corks, bottoms of plastic bottles, cloth napkins, weightless scarves, old tablecloths, paper clips, shreds sewn together, beads and even ... an egg tray are quite suitable for this!
To make an unusual kitchen curtain using an egg tray, you first need to soften it in water (sometimes the trays are even boiled and beaten with a mixer to make the mass more homogeneous). Then, after a while, the mass is squeezed out, glue is added to it, and the beads are molded (the process is very similar to clay molding). The texture of such beads is very original, and the paint falls on them in a peculiar way, especially mother-of-pearl.
Tip: in order to make it easier to string beads on threads, sculpt them directly on a wire or a long knitting needle so that the necessary hole is already made inside.
Before painting the beads, you can treat the material with glue or modeling paste to slightly level the surface. But I prefer their "wild" roughness. Remember that after the "tray" mass dries, it will become unsuitable for modeling - it will be hard, like plastic. Therefore, sculpt immediately, without delay.
3. Creative model of curtains
When it comes to models, you have an endless field of possibilities. If you wish, you can come up with several original varieties yourself! But if you feel like taking action right away, then here are a couple of great options…
Garland
A very easy way to make an original curtain. You don’t even have to use fabric for this, paper or cardboard is fine (do you understand why this model has such a name?). Cut out the same circles from the material of your choice and start methodically gluing them onto a tape, thread or straw. Glue two circles at once (to each other), so that the thread is between them.
Champagne
For this original model, you need: fabric of different colors (preferably pastel and solid colors) and a stencil for circles (just take a glass 6-7 cm in diameter). Also, do not forget about the fabric to which you will sew the "petals" themselves. First you need to cut many, many multi-colored circles, and then sew each one individually, as close to each other as possible. It's simple: take one circle, fold it into four and sew in the middle. Drape the top with "petals" completely and reduce their number to the bottom of the curtain. Try to make the transition as smooth as possible. Yes, the robot is painstaking and takes a lot of time, but such a curtain looks very, very original!
Snapshots
It's a good idea to use old photos as material. But there is one "but" here. Exposure to sunlight can fade your pictures very quickly, so place your work away from a window. Let such a curtain become a curtain over the door. You can attach a photo to a friend with paper clips, threads, brackets or glue.
Pleated
One of the most elegant curtains I have ever seen! And here is a step-by-step simple master class ...
The classics in the design of curtains is, of course, practical and universal, but it no longer surprises anyone, and the eye does not rejoice at the bored picture. Both designers and those who create comfort in their home on their own want something new and unusual. And by the way, there are plenty of options!
Ready-made curtains and curtains are easy to buy in any store, but everyone wants to decorate their house (apartment) with exclusive models.
The main trend is to combine aesthetics and practicality! The modern design of curtains not only performs an aesthetic function, but also hides the flaws of the interior, as well as improves it.
Professional designers will suggest ideas that are easy to apply to every person.
- Curtains with lambrequins. They were in fashion before, but, having lost their relevance, they returned updated. Today, the ideal lambrequins are simple, light and concise. They no longer occupy visual space with an abundance of folds.
- Combination of different types of curtains. Designers boldly combine roller blinds and classic ones, draperies of different styles and fabrics of different colors and textures.
- Straight vertical curtains to increase the length of the room. Such curtains will visually make the room both wider and higher, the main thing is that plain curtains start right at the ceiling and end already on the floor.
To decorate windows, you can use non-traditional materials, a variety of shapes and fastenings.
- Curtains on grommets. Metal rings are threaded into the holes on the curtains and strung on a metal pipe above the window.
- Cool organza curtains with photo printing. The modern method is suitable for those who cannot choose the perfect color or pattern in any way, sorting through different fabric options. You can become a designer yourself and make any photo print with a beautiful view or a funny picture.
To make the curtains look fashionable, you can choose unusual ideas.
More creativity!
It would seem that curtains are a rather ordinary and boring element of the interior? And here it is not. You can come up with a lot of creative solutions.
These fabric canvases are designed to decorate window openings, bring comfort and harmony to the house.
The number of material options for curtains and colors is endless.
- Educational curtains. This is especially true for a child's room. You can print multiplication tables, world maps or foreign words on roller blinds, and voila - what you need to remember is now always in front of your eyes. Whether you like it or not, you'll learn anyway.
- Curtains for safety. New from German scientists. The special fabric from which the curtains are made feels if pressure is applied to it and transmits information about this to the control point. If suddenly someone tries to enter the house through the window, the owners will certainly know about it.
If the design of the entire room is extraordinary and non-standard, then, of course, only unusual curtains will help to complement and emphasize it.
- Blinds screens. Liquid crystal blinds can replace the TV, broadcasting dynamic images.
- Magnetic curtains. A large number of magnets are sewn into the fabric of such curtains. With their help, you can create a perfectly even coating or, on the contrary, achieve the effect of crumpled paper, or maybe even create a real origami.
In addition to their decorative nature, they bring real benefits: protect from bright light, hide your privacy from prying eyes.
How to create unusual curtains?
Curtains from different pieces of fabric
Many housewives have a poll: what to do with the remnants of different fabrics? One of the options is creative curtains, the main thing is to think over in advance the final picture of what you want to get as a result.
Compatibility must also be taken into account.
Length, color, texture and thickness may vary.
Well combined with each other:
- veil
- cotton
- organza
To facilitate the creation of a layout of unusual curtains, first check out the selections of similar photos on the Internet.
To date, the market has a huge selection of fabrics from domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Sketch out the pattern on paper, taking into account how the pieces of fabric will be placed. Experts advise using large pieces of textile to make a minimum of seams on the product, which means not to make it heavier.
After the paper pattern is ready, you need to cut the fabric. We apply a pattern to the wrong side of the fabric, mark it with chalk, providing allowances of 0.5 - 1 cm. Next, cut out. Sew patches. Iron the seams.
To hide the unpresentable “reverse” side, you can trim it with a beautiful lining fabric.
To make your work easier, it is better to use pieces of fabric of the same size and shape - rectangles, squares, triangles.
You can make unusual curtains with your own hands, your creativity will be unique and pleasing to the eye.
Denim curtains
The peculiarity of using denim for making curtains is that it is a very heavy fabric.
You need to pick up a strong curtain.
Another important detail is the design of the room. Denim is a material, although popular in clothing, but it is unlikely to fall into the style of each apartment. Experts recommend using such curtains in the children's room or in the room of teenage children, as well as in the country.
The main advantage of this fabric is its density.
A denim curtain will protect the room well from the sun's rays, and therefore will be ideal for a bedroom with a similar style.
As for sewing denim curtains, patterns are no different from working with any other materials.
For a change, you can decorate such curtains with various decorative elements (thermal stickers, applications, etc.).
Curtains-collage
This option will fit perfectly into the country interior. You can use postcards or your favorite photos. Suitable for the kitchen.
In the bathroom, such a curtain will look very unusual.
So, option number 1. We use a bright-colored curtain net and postcards (or photographs) of a certain theme. You need to attach postcards in several rows so that the grid becomes a border for each postcard.
You can control the length of these curtains.
Option number 2. Curtains-shutters: we use all the same photographs or postcards, white cardboard, wooden clothespins and cord thread. You need to cut out squares from cardboard that will imitate the basis of Polaroid shots. Glue photos or postcards to them. Next, the finished pictures need to be hung on a thread using clothespins. Thread pre-attach to the window frame.
Tailoring of creative curtains
Ribbon curtains
Ribbon curtains are not only an original interior addition that will look good even in the most sophisticated living room or hall, but also an exciting activity.
At the same time, the sewing technology is extremely simple, especially if your hand is already full.
- We measure the window width.
- We measure the step (the distance between the tapes).
- Divide the width of the window by a step. This number is multiplied by the length of the curtain. You will get the length in meters that is necessary for the product.
- Next, cut the roll with ribbons into pieces.
- For the base, prepare a strip of any fabric (suitable in color) equal to the width of the window.
- Sew the ribbons to this strip of fabric in turn in any order, observing the step.
Each ribbon can be tied with a bow or knot to the cornice.
Experienced seamstresses warn that at first the tapes will lie sloppy and look in different directions. To fix this, tuck each ribbon 2 times from the bottom and put a small weight in the middle (it needs to be sewn inside the ribbon).
To do this, sell ready-made sets of ribbons of different colors.
Bead curtains
This idea is embodied just as easily, but with a slightly different technology.
Accessories, especially small ones, must be purchased with a margin.
- Measuring the window width
- We think over the design, the size of the beads
- We choose the method of fastening the beads on the fishing line (using metal clips, knots on both sides or a loop).
- We prepare the rail on which we will mount our curtains, it should be 10 cm longer than the width of the window. We make holes with a step that suits your design (the larger its elements, the greater the step).
- We prepare pieces of fishing line (if we use a nodular or loop fastening method, we add a margin of 60 cm).
- We string beads according to the prepared scheme.
- We attach the finished tapes to the rail.
For curtains made of beads, you need a dense fishing line.
Conclusion
Do not be afraid to experiment with creative and even fun. Being creative can transform the design of your room, as well as provide you with an interesting pastime for creating beautiful and original curtains.
A little creativity, let your imagination run wild, and your ideas can be easily translated into the design of curtains or curtains.
VIDEO: Fancy do-it-yourself curtains.
50 options for unusual curtains in the interior:
Since ancient times, it has been customary in houses to frame windows with curtains. These fabric canvases are designed to decorate window openings, bring comfort and harmony to the house. There are many types of curtains, they can be classic, Roman, Japanese, French. The number of material options for curtains and their colors is generally innumerable. But sometimes even all this diversity is not able to satisfy the flight of fancy of the owner of the house. If the design of the entire room is extraordinary and non-standard, then, of course, only unusual curtains will help to complement and emphasize it.
An example of an unusual curtain
Fastening
First of all, fastening curtains to cornices can be non-standard:
- You won’t surprise anyone with decorative rings and cords, but curtains on clothespins or on ties, as shown in the photo, are really original;
- If ribbons are sewn along the upper edge of the curtain and fixed on the cornice in the form of beautiful bows, then the simplest curtain will turn into a designer find;
- All sorts of unusual clips, buckles and even curved cutlery are also used to fasten the curtains, as seen in the photo.
materials
You can also experiment with materials for curtains and curtains. Useful here:
- non-standard fabrics;
- beads;
- threads;
- old towels;
- tablecloths;
- bottle caps;
- and even plastic waste.
The main thing is that it all comes together in a single unusual composition.
Ideas for the kitchen
Curtains made of kitchen towels or napkins will be quite appropriate in the kitchen. Skillful housewives will spend only a couple of hours on towel curtains, but they are guaranteed a unique atmosphere in the kitchen:
- for such an exclusive, light or colorful towels with and without patterns are suitable;
- the top edge of the towel must be folded so that the bottom edge reaches the window sill;
- the tucked-up fabric must be sewn to the rest of the fabric, and the seam line should be decorated with braid or buttons;
- thanks to the received through pocket, the curtain is hung on the eaves.
It will take a little more time to make curtains from linen napkins:
- for each curtain you will need several napkins;
- the top one needs to be bent by 7-8 cm, then to hang the curtain on the eaves;
- the resulting fold must be stitched and decorated with beads, buttons or twine, depending on the rest of the interior;
- the rest of the canvases are hemmed one after another with an overlap and decorated with the same decorative details, as shown in the photo.
With the help of old scarves, you can create a colorful and unusual composition:
- it is better to hang them on a cornice decorated with fabric or ribbons;
- scarves are fixed in the form of successively arranged triangles, which eventually form amazing curtains with assemblies;
- they have a small length, so they do not interfere with any kitchen work.
In the kitchen, if dimensions and furnishings allow, you can hang long curtains:
- if you take a long curtain with a width exceeding the transverse size of the window by 2-2.5 times and sheathe it with a beautiful edging, it will gather into beautiful free folds;
- you can make the window opening even more attractive if you assemble such a curtain on one side and pull it off with a decorative tape or bundle at the level of the window sill or a little higher. At the same time, care must be taken to ensure that the unassembled edge of the canvas hangs strictly horizontally and does not lean towards the middle of the window. For this, a hook or clip is usually provided, clinging to the tape, as shown in the photo.
Ideas for the bedroom and living room
Depending on the style in which the decoration of the room and interior design are made, the curtains can also have a different look. The main thing is to make them aesthetic and unusual. To do this, you can use any fabrics, decorative details and decorations:
- curtains in a luxurious living room can be decorated with embroidery and fringe;
- and in a glamorous bedroom - sequins and rhinestones.
You can also make the shape of the curtains unusual. Bored rectangular curtains in the hall can be diversified:
- triangular or wavy lambrequins;
- free folds;
- crossing curtains;
- various draperies and garlands.
Attaching curtains to the cornices in the hall can be decorated with:
- fabric;
- ribbons;
- bows;
- twine.
Taffeta curtains will look very elegant in the living room. This iridescent fabric in itself will make the window frame interesting and attractive.
Summing up
Creative individuals who express individuality in everything, including the arrangement of their own home, are usually not satisfied with standard solutions. Therefore, even the curtains decorating the windows in their homes should be unusual. The best part is that every experimenter who is even remotely familiar with the art of sewing can create such curtains. To do this, you just need to catch inspiration and create your own masterpiece.
