Curtains for the nursery are the final chord, surprisingly bright and rich. Choosing suitable materials and decors, you can not be afraid of redundancy, because in the nursery, a colorful unusual design will be more than appropriate. You should not limit your fantasies about the design of a window opening in this room, but you should still know the basic recommendations.

Basic rules for choosing curtains for a nursery

Advice. You can immediately buy or sew several suitable sets of curtains and change them with the onset of each new season or with the approach of some particularly significant holiday. Each time a new mood will be embodied in the room with the help of a simple change of curtains, which means that the nursery will not bother the child.

Parents can choose short or long curtains for the nursery - it depends on the size of the window opening and free space on the wall. But for darkening a room in the morning or during an afternoon nap, Roman shades are ideal.

They are practical and safe, they can be decorated in any bright way and effectively replace the combined draperies that are difficult to care for. In addition, Roman blinds leave access to the windowsill, which is very important for a nursery, where there is always not enough space for toys.

How to choose the color of curtains for the nursery

If a room for a baby is being made out, then textiles for it are chosen in calm and restrained colors - no flashy aggression, only home warmth and security. Combinations are perfect shades of sun, honey and gold as well as cozy light blue tone. It is better that the curtains in the room where the baby lives are monochromatic - then they do not take up space from the bedroom and give her comfort.

Pistachio curtains

And as the child grows up, the monochrome curtain can be easily decorated using funny applications, or you can include pure bright colors in the drapery. red, green or blue... It is better to do this at the age of three, when the cheerful baby enters the phase of curiosity.

Curtains in a red-black-white interior

Red, blue and green textiles will help create an atmosphere of dynamism and mobility in the nursery. But be careful not to overdo it with shades - the curtains should not look like a foreign color spot.

Transparent tulle with fish

Advice. The most active color is traditionally considered Red, and it should be included in the interior of a dreamy and calm child's room in order to induce action. But it is better not to choose an intense red tone for curtains, as it will be annoying, especially in combination with the sun's rays passing through the fabric. The ideal choice is romantic shades with purple and pink subtone.

Green curtains with animals

If the room is, then it is worth choosing shades for the curtains with the teenagers. Typically, this will turn out to be a complex color combination - yellow with green, black with white, under denim or with patterns in the style of graffiti. Cheerful colors and trendy designs on the curtains will allow teenagers to show their individuality.

Curtains for a boy's nursery - choose a theme

Original curtains are indispensable in a stylish nursery, even if a stern "pirate" or a fast "racer" lives in it.

Silk curtains

One has only to choose the appropriate theme and images:

• cars;
• motorcycles;
• western and cowboys;
• pirate ships, flags, sailboats;
• helicopters, airplanes;
• spaceships;
• various equipment;
• sport;
• travel, maps.

Blue-blue tones

Naturally, the design of the curtains should not be chosen at the direction of the parents, but in accordance with the tastes of the owner of the room and taking into account the already existing children's theme. Plain fabrics for Roman curtains are also well suited - for example, green if the room is decorated in safari style, or dark blue for a pirate interior.

Photo prints, appliques, drawings can be used to decorate curtains in a children's room. If you do not want to duplicate the theme of the room itself, then in the design of curtains you can use neutral geometric patterns - for example, concentric circles, abstract lines, vertical stripes, cubes, triangles or stars.

Plaid, stripes, abstractions or a starry sky are suitable motifs for curtains if a teenager lives in the room.

Photo: curtains for the boy's nursery

As for the color, there should be dynamics, but without gloom. All kinds of denim, khakis, sand tones, or coffee colors work well. Keep in mind that all textiles in the room should be designed in approximately the same color scheme - and these are not only curtains, but also bedside rugs, bedspreads, pillows.

Curtains for the girl's nursery - spectacular draperies

Curtains can also be laconic and restrained, but they will still be softer, more romantic and delicate compared to options for boys. Spectacular frills, lace and ruffles, flounces and simple lambrequins and light draperies are appropriate here, and not just one-color fabric canvases.

Pink curtains

Spectacular lush folds will remind of a princess ball gown, and several harmoniously combined shades will transfer to a flower meadow.

Delicate colors for a girl's bedroom

The color range of materials also differs. So, for a girl's nursery, the following tones will be more appropriate:

• Red;
• White;
• lilac;
• beige and cream;
• apricot and peach;
• yellow;
• light green.

Cartoon curtains

Curtains in the girl's nursery are decorated with images of cute animals or fantastic flowers, fairies, princesses or heroines of popular cartoons, clouds, the moon, a smiling sun. Of course, the theme of the drawings on the curtains largely depends on the age of the owner of the room, but the floral theme is liked by all girls without exception.

Curtains in a crochet

You can also use neutral girlish options - polka dots, a checkerboard, vertical stripes or small hearts, as well as recognizable silhouettes (for example, clouds or flying birds).

Pink tones prevail

Just do not forget about the main rule of choice - the size of the print on the curtains must correspond to the parameters of the room. Too large flower bouquets will "draw" all attention to themselves, not allowing to fully enjoy original design solutions or stylish handicrafts.

Polka dot curtains

Of course, when choosing a material and decor for curtains, one should take into account the child's age, the style of decoration of his room, color preferences and hobbies. The task of choice mostly falls on the parents, since the child, due to age, cannot finally formulate his preferences and present the final result. But you cannot ignore his requirements either - after all, it is the child who will have to live in this room, which means that it must be decorated in accordance with his tastes.

A few more ideas for curtains for a child girl

The question of choosing curtains will become even more acute if two children live in a room. But in this case, designers are advised to choose neutral colors and simple laconic designs with a minimum of decor. Such products will fit with equal success both the girl's and the boy's half of the nursery.