Multi-layer curtains

In the modern world, sometimes you can find the most unusual and varied design moves associated with the use of curtains in the interior. We can say that the classic curtains, which are tulle and curtains, are already gradually going out of fashion today. Multi-layer ones, which consist of different canvases in texture and color, are gaining more and more popularity. The designs of these curtains can be complemented with a lambrequin, lush drapery or other decorative elements. Multilayer curtains have been in use for a very long time, since the times of ancient and medieval times, used in the homes of the nobility and wealthy townspeople. As you can imagine, in modern times, triple curtains have undergone some changes in their appearance. But, nevertheless, the basis remained from the old times. Layered curtains will always be an unusual type of decoration for your windows.

The nature of the model

Multilayer designs of such curtains are as follows:

  • Dense fabric curtains or curtains;
  • light and airy tulle;
  • drapery;
  • decoratively trimmed brushes, hooks.

A typical model of multilayer curtains for the living room in the photo

The main element in this product is a dense fabric that protects the room from too bright light, as well as from prying eyes. To give the curtains an unusual, graceful look, you need to choose a good and beautiful fabric for them, which would be harmoniously combined with the main decoration of your interior.

Lightweight fabric is suitable as a second layer for a multi-layer type of curtain. It can be made of tulle, veil or organza. In the color scale, the material can have a contrasting appearance in relation to the curtain, or harmonize, having the same color, but differing in the tonal spectrum. When purchasing curtains for a bedroom, its main task is defined as protection from bright light rays. In the living room, multi-layer curtains should meet, first of all, aesthetic requirements, as well as be practical, emphasizing the elegance and splendor of the room interior. In addition, decorations for windows in the living room must necessarily include lambrequins, or a lush beautiful drapery that would fall to the floor. Such decorative details will emphasize the window textiles, giving it solemnity and elegance.

Above all, you can deduce the key to the originality of these curtains. It lies in the fact that the elements of their construction, that is, the fabric layers, can be easily replaced at any time. At the same time, it is possible to transform not only the general color of your curtains, but also a change in terms of texture, which will have a qualitative effect on them over time.

Chic multi-layer curtain in the bedroom

Choice of fabric

They are very good because any fabric is used in their manufacture. For example, a product that is sewn from a veil or organza is best suited for the kitchen. Enough material to decorate a kitchen window is usually two layers. Such products are easily washed, do not accumulate kitchen soot on themselves, maintaining their external attractiveness in the long term. Linen can be a no less successful choice in the kitchen, which is also often complemented with cotton.

Curtains are usually sewn into the bedroom, made of cotton fabric as a base and complemented with guipure cambric and a layer of tulle. Tapestry, velor, wool, and voile are also good choices when creating curtains with multiple layers. If you approach the creation of a composition with the knowledge of harmony, your product with various combinations of fabrics can acquire unique outlines.

Option of multi-layer curtains in the living room

Selection for the interior

Triple curtains are impossible to choose right without taking into account the style of your room. A combination of contrasting and bright colors of fabrics can be considered a good solution if the style of your interior is minimalism. The classics also cannot exclude the possibility that it will be complemented by multi-layer curtains. In this case, the recommended option would be to sew curtains from a heavy fabric for curtains, complementing them with a light fabric of tulle, organza or voile. In addition, the entire composition can be embellished at the end with a lush lambrequin or velvet.

Multilayer curtains in a classic bedroom in the photo

The modern style of the interior is also often not complete today without multilayer curtains. In this case, the windows are decorated with several layers of fabric in the same color. But the layers themselves should differ from each other by one or three points in the tonal palette. Gorgeous plain canvases that fall to the floor can elegantly emphasize and decorate the room decoration, for example, they are perfect for a bedroom.

For the country (or rustic style of North American southerners), you can also pick up multilayer options for curtains. In this case, the curtains are usually sewn from natural fabrics such as linen or cotton. As ornamentation, they prefer a cell, and choose discreet colors. Also, when decorating, hooks and bows are used, which are made from a similar fabric in a cell.