How to beautifully hang curtains in the bedroom

By curtaining the window in the bedroom, a person strives to hide his personal life from indiscreet glances. But curtains serve not only this. They play one of the leading roles in the design of the room. After all, with their help you can change a room beyond recognition.

What to consider before hanging curtains in your bedroom

Before hanging curtains, you need to choose them wisely. To do this, decide on the following criteria:

1. Color. It should be in harmony with the other colors in the room. This is especially true for textile items (bedspreads, chair covers and napkins).
2. Size: long or short.
3. Fabric option.
4. Execution of the model in the same style as the room.

In addition to the above, special attention should be paid to the lighting of the bedroom. For the sunny side, the use of cool shades will be more relevant, and for a darkened room, warm tones are more suitable.

Modern trends in window design

Fashion is a fleeting phenomenon. And it’s not always possible to keep track of its trends. But with regards to window design, there are several main parameters:

1. Naturalness. This quality concerns the composition of the fabric and the image on it.The preferred options are curtains made from silk, cotton, linen and organza. Fashionable designs are characterized by images that embody nature, as well as interesting prints.
2. Monochromatic. The best choice is to use curtains that will look a little darker or lighter than the other colors in the room.
3. Single layer. It manifests itself in the use of light flowing curtains, which are arranged in one layer.

These are the main, but not all, trends dictated by modern fashion. Its main criterion is based on the rule: the simpler, the better. After all, today people strive to surround themselves with as few objects as possible.

Current curtain fabrics

The material from which the curtains are made greatly influences their appearance, ease of care and service life. The most popular options at the moment are:

1. Organza. This lovely flowing material is great for decorating a window opening. A favorite is the “chameleon” coloring, which changes the color of the curtain depending on the lighting.
2. Taffeta. It is most often used for sewing thick curtains.
3. Linen. It is better not to use this fabric in its pure form for making curtains. Use linen with the addition of lavsan.
4. Blended fabrics. Considered a budget option. They are composed of polyester, viscose and cotton. This fabric washes well and folds easily.
5. Crinkled tulle or fabric with an acid-etched pattern. Lately they have also been gaining popularity.

Color selection

The color that surrounds us greatly influences our emotional state.Therefore, when choosing the color of curtains for a bedroom, you need to know the influence of a particular color on a person’s state of mind, because this is a room for relaxation. So the most suitable shades will be those that relax and soothe:

• yellow will help create a sunny mood in the room and visually make it a little warmer;
• blue is subconsciously associated with the water element - it is wonderfully calming;
• beige color will suit any stylistic direction and add coziness;
• pink curtains will fill the bedroom with a romantic atmosphere;
• green will help bring balance to your inner world;
• peach will add lightness and grace to the room.

ATTENTION! It is better not to use red and purple colors in the bedroom. They have a suppressive effect on a person and can cause aggression.

Cornice and methods of fastening

Let's start with how the cornice should be positioned. It can be adjacent to the ceiling or retreat from it by 25 cm. The first option is used for low ceilings. The second, when the ceiling height exceeds 2.5 meters. There are several ways to attach canvases to a cornice, and they all depend on its model and appearance:

1. Kuliska. To perform this, the upper edge of the fabric is folded and stitched. A rod is inserted into this hole.
2. Fabric loops. They can be sewn to curtains or fastened with buttons, snaps or Velcro.
3. Ties. They are sewn along the upper edge of the fabric and tied around the cornice rod.
4. Rings. Can be metal, plastic or wood.
5. Clips, hooks and clothespins. They are traditional fastenings of curtains to the cornice. With their help, the canvas can be easily removed and hung.

Original ideas on how to hang curtains in the bedroom

The appearance of the room can be decorated with beautifully designed curtains. To do this, they can be laid out in an unusual way. Also adding special elegance is the use of an option with a lambrequin of an unusual shape: in the form of a wave or intersecting canvases. Another good element would be to secure the canvases with a swing using ties.

REFERENCE! A good option would be to assemble the canvas into beautiful folds and secure it with special clips. You can also try an asymmetrical arrangement of curtains. Asymmetrical curtains made of fabric of various colors look especially attractive.

Design details

To make the curtains more attractive, you can use various decorative elements:

• airy flounces or fringe sewn along the lower edge of the fabric;
• fancy rosettes sewn in the shape of a bow or flower;
• various decorations that cling to the curtain with a pin: butterflies, flowers;
• strips of matching material that can be used to tie gathered curtains.

You can decorate curtains in various ways, as long as they match the overall style of the room. To do this, it is enough to show a little imagination and patience.