A nursery is a room that should grow with your child. From birth, here the baby learns to distinguish colors, gets acquainted with different types of materials, tests the strength of furnishings, rests and sleeps, and then learns and plays. The entire interior of the room should be carefully thought out, special attention should be paid to the question of how to choose curtains for the nursery.

Unlike adults, a child is more easily overexcited, tired, and learns new things. Children love bright and clean colors, large patterns, and simple designs that evoke positive associations. That's why the choice of curtains for a children's room is slightly different from the principles for selecting curtains for other rooms.

1. Easy to clean and durable

Many people frown on canopies or layered curtains, considering them to be dust collectors. But the curtains in the nursery still need to be washed as often as possible, so the abundance of fabric does not harm the health of the child, but complicates the life of the mother. To simplify the care of the curtains, they should be of a simple style and sewn from a dense, high-quality, non-shedding fabric.

2. Natural materials

It is best to choose linen and cotton curtains, they do not electrify, they collect less dust. If you decide to stay on synthetics, then choose the highest quality ones. But while the child is small and capable of ruining the curtains, accidentally or intentionally, it is better not to hang very expensive curtains.

3. Fireproof curtains

Even if the child does not experiment with matches in the room, it is better to make sure that all materials in the room do not support combustion.

4. Light or bright shades

It is better to install a double cornice so that you can hang two pairs of curtains: dark (night) closer to the window, and then translucent. Teenagers often choose dark shades for curtains, but for toddlers and schoolchildren, choose curtains in more positive colors.

5. Simple and clear drawing or pattern

The choice of pattern directly depends on the interests of the child or the gender of the child, although it is not necessary for girls to hang curtains with dolls, and for boys - with cars. If the child is already able to express his opinion, be sure to listen to him. Perhaps the kid dreams of curtains with animals, cars and cartoon characters. There are some pitfalls here: the brighter and more memorable the curtains, the faster they get bored by children. An alternative would be curtains with abstract patterns that will help develop the imagination of children. No need to hang curtains in a classic style with a floral pattern, they are too boring for children.

6. Simple style

Of course, if you wish, you can also hang multi-layered lush curtains, but they are more difficult to care for, and their price is much higher than that of simple ones (such curtains can be sewn on your own even if you have no sewing experience). It is best to stop at one or two simple and even curtains on grommets or simple clips. For beauty and convenience, you can use the simplest tiebacks or a concise lambrequin without folds.

7. Color solution

• simple medium-sized pattern or border of bright color (letters, numbers, toys, animals, etc.) on a white or cream background;
• drawing or border of natural color (green, yellow, blue, red) on a lighter shade of the same color (light green, lemon, blue, pink);
• bright patterns or a border that contrasts with a solid color curtain (for calm children);
• look great in the interior of children's curtains in a box, stripes and polka dots. In addition, wallpaper with a vertical stripe will visually make the ceiling higher, and with a horizontal stripe, the wall will be wider.

Consider the location of the children's room: if the windows face the sunny side, give preference to cold shades, otherwise, hang fabrics in warm, sunny tones.

8. Type of curtains for the nursery:

• curtains of the simplest style - simple, even panels of curtains and curtains. Can be done to the floor or to the windowsill, depending on the interior and the beauty of the radiators;
• curtains in combination with roller blinds (you can even use photo curtains) or with Roman blinds.

9. Correspondence of curtains to the interior

It is very interesting when the curtains are made of the same material as the bedspread or upholstery of upholstered furniture. You can also choose curtains to match the wallpaper (or a couple of tones lighter / darker) or with a similar pattern. The last option is to choose a shade that is either contrasting or matching with the tone of the wall, but you also have to buy a rug or sofa in the same color.

10. Additional terms

Here they are needed so that even in the heat of games the child cannot bring down the structure. In the room of a small child, do not use sharp holders that can be hit or hurt, as well as small fittings that can be swallowed.

Now you know how to choose curtains for a nursery. We hope that the new curtains will delight you and your baby for a long time.