Curtains are a very important subject of a classic interior, without which the creation of such a design is basically impossible. Curtains are not only designed to decorate and decorate the windows in the living room, but also to become an intermediate link that will help combine all the elements of the interior into a single organic whole. Probably, many of you have noticed the fact that classic curtains for the living room make the room much cozier.
And, on the contrary, when the window is not framed, the room begins to look more like a hotel room or office. Some designers tend to think of window decoration as the final touch to complete the interior decoration of the living room, keeping in mind the auxiliary nature of the curtains as a piece of furniture. We cannot agree with this point of view and therefore we have devoted this article to the curtains in the living room in a classic style.
What can classic curtains consist of?
Before we start talking about the various nuances associated with the design of windows in the living room. Let's look at what, in fact, are classic curtains and what elements they consist of. Of course, those elements that we list will not necessarily apply to all varieties of classic curtains. By specifying them, we mean that such elements can occur.
- Curtains - refers to curtains made of light translucent fabric. They diffuse sunlight, creating a special atmosphere in the living room.
- A canvas or otherwise a curtain is a denser and, as a rule, opaque fabric, which is located along with the curtain, on top of it.
- Lambrequin - a piece of fabric, located at the cornice on top of the rest of the fabric.
- Special tiebacks - designed to collect curtains so that they look beautiful during daylight hours. That is, when you do not need to close the window with them.
- Curtain lining is a special fabric sewn onto the back of a curtain to improve the opacity of the curtain or for decorative purposes.
- Cords with tassels are decorative elements, which, however, can also have a practical function; they are used to tie curtains during daylight hours.
What is the best fabric to use?
Currently, the choice of fabric for curtains is truly huge. But the question is, what fabric to choose for curtains in a classic style? Of course more 
curtains made of natural fabrics, such as:
- velvet,
- silk,
- cotton
- and etc.
To whom they look quite luxurious.
However, you need to understand that natural materials are not only expensive, but also impractical. They fade in the sun, easily get dirty and crumpled. Therefore, it is wiser to use artificial fabrics or mixed options. These will last longer. And they require less maintenance.
What artificial and mixed materials are best suited for a classic living room?
- Viscose with various additives. This artificial fabric is obtained by a chemical method, it is pure cellulose. Elastane and lycra threads are added to it to neutralize imperfections. This fabric is great for classic curtains, it almost does not fade in the sun, while it is quite light and durable.
- Polyester with various additives. This artificial fabric is sewn from polyester fibers, it has great strength and wear resistance, does not wrinkle well, does not fade in the sun. With the addition of polyamide and viscose, such a fabric also does not accumulate static electricity. Polyester mixed with other synthetic threads is very similar to cotton, including the touch, so it is good as a material for curtains in a classic living room.
- Interlining and rafri. These materials are used in the tailoring of classic curtains. Interlining is a paper-like fabric based on modified cellulose, it is used in tailoring and decorating curtains and lambrequins. Rafri is a fabric obtained from palm leaves, although it is of natural origin, it is obtained by chemical means.
We select the color for the curtains in the living room in a classic style
The color and pattern of curtains in a classic living room will greatly depend on the overall design composition of the room. The color of the curtains must be chosen so that it is in harmony with the color scheme of the living room. Curtains can complement the color composition or emphasize its individual elements, or they can become a color accent themselves, everything is purely individual. When choosing the color of the curtains in the living room in a classic style, please note that they should not merge with the colors of vertical and horizontal surfaces. It is acceptable to use the same color as, for example, on the walls, but in a different tone in order to achieve a color difference.
We fasten classic curtains
Classic curtains are attached to the cornice - this is understandable and not discussed. But with the help of what they are attached to this cornice? There are options here.
Ornaments for classic curtains
Very important elements that allow you to individualize your curtains and give them a good look are their decorations. Curtains are decorated in different ways, there are simple and discreet decorations that are represented by only a few tassels, and there are very lush options with frills, hairpins and numerous ribbons.
One of the main decorating curtains element is a lambrequin. On the one hand, it is an integral part of the woven composition that decorates the window and covers the cornice, and on the other hand, it is a magnificent decoration that literally transforms the curtains, making them much more attractive.
Summing up, we note that choosing curtains for a classic living room is not so difficult, especially if you take into account the assortment existing on the market. The main thing, when making such a choice, is to listen to the advice of professionals, and in this case, the result will definitely not disappoint you.
Photo of classic curtains for the living room
For any design project, curtains are the final chord of finishing the room, especially the living room. There are a huge number of options, but among them the classic style has always stood and stands apart. The beauty and versatility of a classic, despite its monumental grandeur, is that it never goes out of fashion because it is not subject to temporary change. In addition, curtains for the living room in a classic style will be perfectly combined with any other design elements, they will become a worthy full-fledged finishing point for it. But if you use such curtains incorrectly, you can turn the living window into a dissonant, style-destroying element. Therefore, let's study what the right curtains are for the main room of the house.
The advantage of curtains for the living room in a classic style is that they always look fashionable and relevant.
Curtains, made according to the laws of the classics, have the following mandatory elements:
- heavy, massive curtain;
- lambrequins;
- curtain fabric.
Classic curtains are curtains, curtains and lambrequins.
The curtain part is usually made from the heaviest regular geometry of the canvas and suspended so that it is necessary to form vertical folds. A curtain is a part of a composition made of transparent, as light as possible, airy fabric, which is hung under the curtain fabric, acting as a lining for curtains, highlighting their heaviness. Lambrequin is always located on top of the curtain and is a decorative element of a frilled shape.
Attention! In length, classic curtains must either reach the floor or specifically, thoroughly lie down on its plane.
Also, as an addition, they can be decorated with such a device as a pickup with tassels, a fringe with gold. Among other things, thick cords, ribbons, ruffles, beads, ribbons are used.
The right choice of fabrics
Classic curtains firmly hold the popularity. And one of the reasons is noble, natural or artificial curtain fabrics. The main canvas can be:
- velvet;
- cotton;
- silk;
- satin;
- linen;
- brocade;
- velveteen.
Also used jacquard, taffeta. If you choose natural canvases, they will look amazing, but they will wrinkle very quickly, burn out in the sun, and become dirty. In order for the curtain to retain its original appearance longer, you can opt for artificial fabrics that have an appearance that is not inferior to natural ones and a longer operational period. Choosing jacquard, you can be sure that it will perfectly withstand exposure to the sun, and velvet curtains will amaze with their natural texture and relief.
Jacquard curtains look incredibly luxurious
Curtains should be light, transparent, "fragile". Therefore, for them it is worth choosing organza, cambric, tulle, as well as a veil. All these fabrics perfectly transmit light, create the impression of airiness, flight. Vertically, the curtains usually form folds, and their bottom can be wavy, even, and with scallops.
Curtains in the interior of the living room in a classic style: color, pattern
Usually the classics are not associated with a riot of colors, the presence of prints, bright patterns. Classics are dignity, restraint, a demonstration of taste, a special class and level. Choosing the color of classic curtains, you should build on the overall interior of the living room. There is only one rule here: the color of the curtains can, as if “echo”, be reflected in other elements of the interior, but in no case should they duplicate their tone on tone.
For example, for walls of milky, beige, yellow colors, you should not choose exactly the same curtains, but shades from the same palette with them. Otherwise, the curtains will simply merge with them, which will destroy the entire interior as a whole and the magic of curtain classics in particular. For a “warm” in color interior, you should not choose “cold” curtains, and vice versa. Otherwise, the overall harmony will also be broken.
Very often in a classic interior you can find a combination of light shades of walls and curtains with bright furniture. The main thing is that everything should be chosen harmoniously, with the maintenance of logic, taste and level. Curtains for a living room in a classic style can have a pattern, if it is not too pretentious, colorful, defiant.
Drawings on classic curtains are most often floral ornaments
Often these are vertical or horizontal geometry, floral, floral ornaments. The branches of plants made using the embroidery technique look great on a dense curtain fabric. Moreover, the picture is in the same color palette as the curtain, but has a lighter shade.
If the room is small, you do not need to choose curtains with a large, eye-catching pattern: it will make it even smaller. With a low ceiling, you should choose curtains with horizontal stripes that will make it higher. If you want curtains with a pattern, you should not choose wallpaper with a floral or any other ornament for the walls. The room will become overly colorful, lose its classic nobility, its own style. You can opt for multilayer curtain designs, where one layer will be plain and the other with a pattern.
How to fix classic curtains
Like curtains of any other style, classic curtains will be attached to the eaves. For this you can use:
- rings;
- eyelets;
- garters;
- loops;
- drawstrings.
Rings can be worn directly on the cornice itself, and the curtains are already attached to them with ties. There is a second option, when the rings are threaded into the curtain itself in its upper part through metal holes. If loops or garters are chosen, they are usually made from the same fabric as the main fabric.
A special design is the drawstring. It looks like a kind of "tunnel" in the curtain itself. A cornice runs inside it. It should be remembered here: it is sometimes difficult to quickly open and close the curtains on the drawstring, no matter how wide it is. Therefore, dwelling on this mounting option, it is necessary to think over the curtain structure based on the fact that it will be completely or partially fixed.
Decide on the width
If you choose the wrong width of curtains, curtains relative to the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, the integrity of the entire composition, its harmony may be violated. Wrong sizes will reduce the whole effect and impression to nothing.
Attention! The following proportions are considered ideal: the width of the curtains should be twice the width of the cornice.
It is due to the excess of the width that classic vertical folds appear on the curtain, giving them a special nobility and solidity. If they are not, the curtains cannot be considered classic. Moreover, the absence of folds will make them inferior. However, if the room is not large, the number of folds should not be excessive. This will overload the space, make the footage of the room visually smaller than its actual size.
Due to the sufficient width of the curtain, numerous folds are formed, which form the image of a classic curtain.
How curtains can change the look of a room
Curtains in the living room in a classic style, as evidenced by the photos below, can transform space, geometry, area, and the overall perception of the room. They also significantly change the shape, size, proportions and geometry of the window opening itself.
On a note! If you need to increase the size of the window, you should install a cornice that is longer than the window itself.
This will allow you to hang curtains the entire length of the wall, making the window wider. The dimensions of the window help to change the tiebacks. If it is necessary to increase the height, the tieback is attached just above the middle of the curtain, if you need to make the window wider, fasten the tieback, on the contrary, below the middle of the curtain.
Another way to increase the height of the room is to install a cornice right up to the ceiling.
The volume of the room with the help of curtains changes as follows. Narrow curtains make the ceiling of the room much higher, and wide curtains add spaciousness to the room, expand the space. You can also visually increase the footage and raise the ceiling by eliminating the garters: the curtains will fall freely, and the room will expand. This effect can also be achieved when the canvases are attached directly to the ceiling without rings and long loops, which strongly “eat up” height and space.
I like
Not everyone knows, but even the ancient Egyptians decorated their homes with this decor item, trying to bring beauty and comfort to them.
Most people mistakenly believe that classic curtains can look perfect in every interior.
But do not forget about the main thing: the windows will lose their harmony and proportionality if the curtains are chosen incorrectly.
The classics in the design of the decoration of the room always look relevant and modern. The splendor and grandeur of this style is not subject to time, it is not influenced by modern trends and trends in fashion. Curtains on the windows, made in a classic style, can fill any room with a special charm, create comfort in it.
The main features of classic curtains: two sliding textile sheets with a curtain, pulled together with beautiful tiebacks and decorated with lambrequins. Often this composition is complemented by interesting decorative solutions.
- The material for the manufacture of curtains is chosen dense, even and heavy. It can be velvet, jacquard, tapestry.
- , on the contrary, should be made of delicate, airy fabrics - organza, tulle or veil.
- The length of the curtain fabric can be different: it can lie on the floor or not reach it.
- The bottom of the textile fabric and curtains are made even, wavy, arched or finished.
Important additions
Integral components will help to complete the classic curtains.
Lambrequin - decorative drapery, attached to the cornice over the curtains and serves as a decoration for the upper part of the window opening. Lambrequins are divided into hard, soft and combined, depending on the material from which the curtains are made.
A curtain with delicate, flowing folds made of light and translucent materials will bring lightness and airiness to the overall interior of the room.
To "revive" the room and give some zest to classic curtains, use decorative elements such as tiebacks or garters, braid or cords, fringe and beads. The main rule is that these details should be in harmony with the design of the room, and they should be in moderation.
If you prefer prestige and traditional furnishings rather than modern trends and trends, if you like noble and sophisticated fabrics, if you appreciate the charm and individuality in interior design - choose curtains in a classic style!
Choosing a fabric
The choice of materials for classic curtains is striking in the variety of shades, patterns and textures. Everyone will be able to choose exactly the material that will determine or complement the decoration of the room.
Silk, satin, taffeta, jacquard, velvet, brocade, overcoat are classic fabrics of impeccable quality, perfect in appearance and often with a unique design.
curtain width
When calculating the width of the curtain, one strict rule must be followed: the width of the fabric web must be longer than the cornice! At the same time, curtains should be gathered into coattails (folds).
Their number determines how, in the end, the finished curtains will look in the decoration of the room. The optimal width of the textile fabric is twice as long as the eaves.
Classic curtains, made according to these rules, will exclusively fit into the atmosphere of a spacious room. In this case, it is not recommended to use additional decor.
If the room is small, so as not to overload the space, the classic-style curtain design should be done with a limited number of folds.
Design features
It is necessary that, decorated in a classic style, they harmonize with the color palette of the entire room.
So that you can just relax in the bedroom, for curtains it is preferable to choose colors and shades that are already present in the room.
For decorating a bedroom in a classic style, single-row or double-row curtains with a soft, restrained pattern and a beautiful, expressive lambrequin are ideal.
Curtains for a classic kitchen should be in harmony with the wall decoration and furniture set. The most convenient length of the curtains is up to the working surface of the window sill.
The curtain on the side can be picked up with an interesting decorative element - this will open the way to the window and flowers on the windowsill.
A well-chosen color and texture of the material for the curtains will help to place accents in the kitchen interior, draw attention to the window, or, on the contrary, make the curtains the backdrop for the furniture.
The first thing you notice when entering the hall is the curtains.
Therefore, it is better to choose classic curtains for the hall not too bright, plain or with a classic pattern.
Curtains for the living room should be sophisticated but discreet, they should be less luxurious than all the decoration of the room. For a spacious hall, multi-level curtains with a lambrequin, complemented by decorative elements, would be appropriate.
If you look at the photos of classic curtains, it becomes obvious that they are correctly and tastefully selected, they give any room sophistication, a special charm and stylistic completeness.
Photo of classic curtain design
Curtains for the living room in a classic style is a win-win option for all time. After all, over time, they still remain popular. Thanks to a wide variety of materials and fasteners, lovers of the classics will not remain indifferent.
Curtains are the final element of the entire design project, and therefore they must be selected wisely and tastefully so as not to spoil the overall look. The living room (or guest room) is the central place in any home, where all family members gather for family evenings and holidays, receive guests. And it is very important what the situation will be at the same time.
What are classic curtains
Classic curtains for the living room are curtains made of dense, heavy material that forms folds, with various lambrequins at the top and transparent tulle. The length of the curtains varies from slightly shortened to those that lie on the floor. They are gathered on the sides with ribbons, cords with tassels or fringe, special clips. The curtains are decorated with various beads, fringes, gilded thread embroidery. All decorative elements are selected in accordance with the design.
What fabric to choose
Classical curtains came to us from the era of baroque and classicism, when wealth and luxury were in fashion, which means that the material for them was refined and noble.
For ease of choosing a fabric, follow these tips:
The material must be chosen dense enough to make the curtains look elegant, forming a beautiful drapery.
You can give preference to both natural fibers: silk, cotton, linen; and artificial: corduroy, velvet, jacquard, brocade. Natural fabrics look beautiful and sophisticated, but they fade very quickly in the sun and wrinkle easily, which means they will require frequent care. Artificial materials look no worse than natural ones and will last at least longer.
Curtains made of velvet, velveteen and brocade look very rich, complemented by lush lambrequins and decorations.
The fabric for tulle is chosen light and transparent (transmitting the sun's rays). Usually it is a white or beige nylon or veil. At the top, the tulle gathers into uniform folds.
When choosing fabric, you should follow the general style:
If the living room is made in light colors, then curtains a little brighter than the base color with an unobtrusive pattern will do. Or vice versa, in a dim living room you can play in contrast, then you can hang bright curtains.
Curtains in the interior of the living room with colorful wallpapers and furniture are more appropriate to hang lighter, they will give it lightness and visually expand the walls.
Designers advise not to use more than three tones when decorating a living room, as this will overload the room.
A living room in cold colors will be warmed by “warm” curtains, and curtains of cold shades will be diluted with freshness by warm colors.
In modern design, you can increasingly see solid colors of furniture, walls and other surfaces. Curtains with a pattern will bring an atmosphere of celebration and comfort to such a living room. The ornament is very different: floral, horizontal and vertical lines, geometric patterns.
If your living room has wallpaper with a pattern, then it is better to choose plain curtains, otherwise they will overload the room and visually reduce its size.
Mounting options
You can fix the curtains on the eaves in different ways:
- Hooks
- eyelets
- backstage
- Fabric loops
Hooks - the simplest and most primitive way, suitable for ceiling cornices. The eyelets are attached to the fabric itself and through them the curtain is put on the cornice. The backstage is a tunnel in the curtain where the eaves “hide”. Ties and loops are sewn together with a curtain from the same or similar fabric.
Decide on the width of classic curtains
The width of the curtains and the cornice affects the appearance of the curtains in general. The width must match the parameters of the room. Curtains are twice as wide as the length of the cornice. Subsequently, an assembly forms on the curtains, without which they look meager and dull. But if the living room is too small, then such thick folds will be inappropriate: they will further reduce the area. For such a room, a smaller width of the canvas will be required.
Change the visual perception of the living room with curtains
It's no secret that curtains can transform or distort the whole idea of the living room. Properly selected curtains and patterns on them can visually enlarge the room, raise the ceilings, change the shape and size of the window. So, to visually enlarge the window, hang curtains the entire width of the wall beyond the window opening. To change the height of the window, use pickups. Picking up the curtains below the center of the curtain height will decrease the height of the window, and vice versa, picking up the curtains above the middle will lengthen the windows.
Without using tiebacks, the living room will look more spacious, and the windows will be higher.
In a narrow room it is better to hang wide curtains, a variant with horizontal stripes is possible. Low ceilings will lift vertical stripes and curtains suspended from the ceiling cornice.
Curtains in a classic style in different interiors
The main point in the selection of classic curtains is that their style should fit the overall design of the living room. In a luxurious room with expensive furniture and fittings, curtains should match the decor. The fabric will be distinguished by its grandeur and beauty, a multi-layered lush lambrequin and expensive jewelry will complement the curtain ensemble. For a strict style, plain curtains without frills are well suited.
When choosing a living room design, first think about its convenience in everyday life, then about aesthetic functions. If you love luxurious decorations, refined and noble fabrics and take care of your home with pleasure, then classic curtains are what you need!
But the curtains in the interior of the living room can be a link between the entire content of the room.
Curtains should be chosen based on the overall style of the room.
Modern styling is a combination of other styles such as minimalism, hi-tech and eclecticism. This style is used by those people who want to show their individuality and a special perception of comfort.
Curtains in the living room in a modern style, as a rule, look simple, made in light colors, fastened with loops or eyelets.
The color palette is necessarily light in the form of a shade of beige, coffee with milk. Or, on the contrary, the color of the curtains in the living room can be as accentuated as possible: bright red, rich purple or a shade of green.
The material for the curtains can be chosen natural textured or ultra-modern using a metallic thread, etc.
Classicism is always in fashion. Classic interiors speak of the taste and status of their owners. Curtains for a classic living room are always a duet of heavy opaque fabric and airy organza.
Such curtains are as functional as possible - light fabric protects from direct rays of light, and a heavy curtain hides from prying eyes.
The fabric for such curtains can be chosen of any texture and type, using cords, lambrequins and other embellishments.
High-tech direction is a display of modern progress and technology in interior design. Modern curtains in the high-tech living room are quite strict and rustic. The material is selected transparent, high quality, with a metallic sheen. The color characteristic of this style is from metallic gray to golden hue.
Provence styling is a rustic greeting from the southern coasts of France. This is simplicity, comfort and modesty in every detail. Provence curtains are decorated with a small floral pattern, a check in a red-white or blue-white palette, and stripes.
The fabrics are as natural as possible in the form of linen, chintz, knitted fabrics. Color preference is given to light tones.
The minimalist style, in which the curtains carry only a functional load, is distinguished by the absence of decorations, the clarity of lines and shapes. Curtains are made of light-colored materials.
The oriental theme in the design of the curtains in the living room is displayed with Japanese motifs and an approach to window decoration. Japanese curtains called "panels" are also acceptable for minimalism, hi-tech and eclecticism. The design of the curtains allows you to hide from prying eyes, while the light through them will enter the room.
As a rule, the material from which such curtains are sewn has light-reflecting properties, therefore, thanks to such curtains, the boundaries of the room visually expand. Japanese curtains consist of many rectangular-shaped canvases that are fastened together.
Eclecticism is a combination of completely incongruous. Here, in a single interior, you can find elements collected from other areas of design.
The main thing when choosing curtains for eclecticism is not to overdo it so that the curtains do not look kitsch. You can decorate stylish curtains in an eclectic living room with feathers, beads, ribbons and other details unusual for everyday interiors.
The vintage direction has appeared in the arsenal of designers quite recently. All uniquely fashionable and stylized gizmos of the past are considered vintage.
To create a vintage curtain design for the living room, it is permissible to use satin, velvet, thick silk fabric, tulle, decorated with golden embroidery or brocade. It is allowed to decorate curtains with fringe, stylish pompoms or various tassels.
Curtains for a couple of windows in the living room
If the guest room has two windows, then several features should be taken into account for their design:
- the material must be the same on each window;
- cornices are selected completely identical both in color and in the material of manufacture;
- curtains are attached to the eaves in the same way;
- when windows are located next to each other, it is better to arrange them with a single curtain with a central part on the wall;
If the living room has a balcony, then the curtains for the living room can be chosen in the form of blinds, sliding curtains, lifting oriental curtains. The main thing is that they fit in style and color to the main interior and style.
Types of curtains
Curtains for the living room with a lambrequin
Lambrequin is a decor element that is in front of the curtains and hides the cornice. Lambrequin can have a soft or rigid design.
This detail can be used in any styling.
Curtains on rings, grommets
Grommets are called rings made of plastic or durable metal, mounted in fabric. It is through them that the cornice passes.
Curtains with such rings have an elegant look, because these details are almost invisible.
Curtains for bay windows
The photo of the curtains in the living room shows that the bay window is a kind of ledge in the wall surface. Such a ledge visually expands the room.
When decorating a bay window with curtains, the overall style of the interior and the shape of the ledge should be taken into account.
But the new curtains for the living room in 2017 are represented by Japanese panels, curtains using appliqué, embroidery, as well as items made from natural materials (linen, cotton) and decorated with glass beads, colorful stones and beads.
Photo of curtains in the living room
