Each hospitable host furnishes the living room with special trepidation. It is in this room that friendly evenings, holidays, family events are held. The living room is the soul of the house. It should be warm, comfortable, stylish. Upon entering the room, the first thing guests see is the curtains. The selection of curtains will play a huge role in the overall interior of the room. Finding the right window decoration for your living room is not easy. The choice of curtains is huge. They differ in color, material of manufacture, price, style, length. In this article we will consider a brief overview of curtains in different styles, the features of their selection for a particular interior.

The living room is the main presentation room of any home.

This room is always in sight and its design must be approached with special care.

Decorating Basics

In order for the design of the window in the living room to take a minimum of time, you need to know its basic rules. When considering a design, there are four main parameters to consider.

The choice of curtains for the living room is one of the most pleasant finishing touches in the process of shaping the interior.

1. The color scheme of the room. Each element of the interior should be in harmony with each other. The colors of the walls, ceiling, furniture, curtains should be combined. The usual shade compatibility table can help in choosing.
2. Type of interior. It can be solemn, everyday. It depends on the main function of the living room. Windows should correspond to the chosen direction.
3. Room style. If the room is decorated in a modern style, then you should choose the same curtains. Style matching will make it possible to create a harmonious space.
4. Material quality. Products must be made of durable, environmentally friendly, high quality material.

With the help of new window textiles, you can change the image of the entire room quite quickly and at the lowest cost.

For most of our compatriots, comfort in a home is not possible without textile decoration of the premises.

Variety of modern curtains

People who are far from design think that modern style exists as a separate trend. However, it is not. This is just the name of a certain group of styles. They appeared relatively recently. Consider their common features.

The living room, as the main common room of an apartment or a private house, simply must be convenient, comfortable, beautiful, cozy and stylish.

• The most simple color scheme. Designers use gray, beige, white, sand shades. Milk color is very popular. Bright accents are added using purple, blue, green colors.
• More freedom. Nothing extra is hung on the windows. Each detail performs its function.
• Convenience. Practical, high-quality fabrics are chosen. They are easy to machine wash and do not require ironing. Serve for a long period.
• Simple forms. Excessive decor is completely absent. Practicability is appreciated.

To scatter the sunlight penetrating into the room, if it is, for example, a hall, a single-layer curtain may also be quite sufficient.

In an apartment building, curtains help solve the problem of soundproofing.

This design is ideal for connoisseurs of simplicity, brevity, modern trends.

Hi-tech design, modern, minimalism

These are the three most popular trends in modern style. Consider their features in the table.

Even an air curtain or a weightless curtain can reliably isolate it from the outside world.

Characteristics	High tech	Modern	Minimalism
Color spectrum:	white, beige	gold, brown, white, gray	muted gold, sand, black, gray
Peculiarities:	usually these are roller blinds, roman blinds, ordinary blinds. The ornament is missing. Preferred fabrics - nylon, chiffon, organza. Often high-tech curtains resemble office ones. Suitable for a practical person.	characterized by smoothness, complexity of lines. Strict geometry is not used. Curtains follow natural curves. The colors are chosen quite bright, artsy.	The direction is very similar to high-tech. Blinds, fabric roleta are also used. Minimalism is characterized by a wider range of colors.

The only indispensable condition is the introduction of a certain number of accented elements into the living-dining room.

Classic style

This is a completely different trend in the design of windows. The classic has existed for many years, does not lose its relevance under any conditions. This style is suitable for connoisseurs of luxury, rigor. Curtains in the classic version are always a three-dimensional design. They are characterized by the presence of frills, various ruffles, lush lambrequins. Often compositions are made up of completely different types of fabric. They necessarily contain transparent tulles.

The classic never goes out of fashion.

Traditional curtains, which are long straight fabrics, are relevant at all times.

Classics attracts the eye, looks solemn. It is not always correct to use such curtains in everyday interior. The overall decor of the living room must match.

New types of fabrics appear, original colors and prints, ways of attaching curtains to cornices, but the classic model itself remains at the peak of popularity.

Provence

To decorate windows in a living room with a delicate interior, it is better to choose curtains in the Provence style. This direction is a combination of naturalness, aesthetics, special delicacy. The colors used are light: pink, beige, lavender, white. It is allowed to choose products with a floral pattern. A fabric tie can complement them.

The choice of material is determined by the size of the room, the number of windows and their configuration.

Fashion trends in window decoration

Someone likes curtains in a modern style, someone prefers a gentle Provence. But what do global fashion trends say? Fashion trends are quite simple. Designers strive for airiness, natural materials, free passage of natural color. The most simple curtains are in fashion, not burdened with unnecessary accessories and details. Consider fashionable types of curtains.

In modern living room design projects, traditional curtains are often combined with canvases of other models - Roman, roller, with blinds.

The use of bamboo roller blinds along with classic straight canvases has become popular.

1. Roman. This is a roll model. They look concise, have a simple design. In fact, they are a smooth strip. The model does not provide fringes, ruffles, extra details. She's more practical. Excellent protection from the sun, prying eyes.
2. With lambrequin. Such curtains allow you to perfectly hide the flaws in the decoration of the slopes. Gradually, their popularity is losing ground. In the modern version, they lack a large number of folds, an artsy appearance.
3. Japanese. Most popular today. Used to decorate the windows of the living room with a panoramic view. They easily let in natural light, reliably protect the intimacy of the room. Such models are narrow vertical plates. Each plate has its own groove. Japanese curtains are the best choice for those who like to change the situation in the room a little daily. They allow you to experiment with design.
4. On eyelets. This is a simple, practical solution for the living room. Products are as convenient as possible in the process of operation, for many years they have not lost their relevance. They can be used in the living room, bedroom, kitchen.
5. Blinds. The choice of such models is huge. They are sold in different colors, shapes, materials. This is a practical solution for a modern room.

Every year, stylists celebrate the introduction of new motifs into the design of curtains designed to decorate a modern hall.

How to make two openings?

For many people, the design of the living room window causes a lot of difficulties. What to do if there are several windows? Such rooms are usually characterized by high ceilings. The main task in their decoration is to visually reduce the height. Classic curtains can easily cope with it. The classic in this case will be the best solution. It will visually reduce the openings, emphasize the luxurious design of the living room. But it is very important to choose the right color scheme. Light colors will not work. They are more often used for medium, small openings. Red, purple, green, golden fabrics are perfect. You can complement their design with bright inserts.

In order to reduce the height of the ceiling, purchase products in saturated colors.

Difficulties may arise in the process of decorating two small openings.

Some designers do not recommend covering them with curtains. Natural light will freely enter the room, creating a pleasant atmosphere. However, this is only possible if there is a good view outside the window. If there is a construction site nearby, there is a destroyed building, it is unlikely that anyone will want to constantly watch this. Then it is better to choose curtains. They should be simple. The use of various designer accessories is prohibited. It is better to choose a fabric in the color of the walls.

The fabric should be light, almost weightless.

The ideal solution for a room with a balcony

The presence of a balcony in the living room is a definite plus. It can be used for drying clothes, storing unnecessary things, for relaxing at a small table with a cup of aromatic tea. But there are some disadvantages of the balcony - the difficulty in decorating a window with a door. The presence of a door forces three main aspects to be taken into account when choosing a decor.

The fashion trends of the current year are due to the human desire to provide an environmentally friendly environment.

1. Lighting.
2. Balcony access.
3. Ease of fabric care.

The balcony will prevent sunlight from entering the room. This will affect the choice of colors. You can not buy thick, dark curtains. It is better to give preference to light, airy - gray, white, sand, beige. Simple design, airiness allow you to have free access to the balcony. Each time it will be difficult to open blackout curtains without disturbing the composition.

Important strength, practicality of the fabric. She will often come into contact with hands.

The ideal solution for a balcony door would be tulle, two canvases on the sides.

Cloths can be supplemented with stylish pickups. Tulle should be light, airy. It will not be an additional obstacle to the penetration of natural light. Cloths can be dense. They will protect from bright sunlight in the morning. A good solution would be to use Japanese curtain models. They open parallel to the window. With frequent use, the system practically does not wear out. Another advantage is practicality. They are made of durable material with special impregnation. Impregnation protects the product from dust.

Today, many original ideas are offered for modern living room design.