The interior of the living room is the soul of the room, which embodies the taste and mood of the owners. As for the windows, they are the real eyes of the room, which should be beautifully decorated. The windows in the living room are considered one of the most important elements of the interior decoration of the house. They carry two main functions - decorative and practical. If the window in the central room of the house is decorated correctly, then it will become the central link on which the entire interior will rest. The window opening is an important element of the room, which supplies it with natural light and fresh air. This should be taken into account when draping the opening. In the article, we will consider how to properly arrange a window, what textiles to use and learn a few additional recommendations from professionals.

Beautifully decorated window in the interior of a modern living room

What to look for when designing a window

As soon as it comes to decorating a window, everyone faces a problem with its design. As a rule, they arise due to the individual characteristics of the room and the wrong approach to decoration. Here's what you should pay special attention to:

1. In a small living room, you should not hang curtains of dark shades on the windows. Such textiles always visually reduce the room. It is better to give preference to light pastel shades.
2. In order not to overload the interior, use light and airy tulle for decoration.
3. In a large living room, you can use voluminous large draperies. Preference can be given to a large number of folds and lambrequins.
4. For a small living room, it is important to choose the right cornice.
5. Not every living room interior can fit traditional curtains. In each case, it is worth approaching individually and carefully.

What style of curtains to choose for the living room

Curtains in a modern living room are considered accessories. Their style is selected based on the style of the room. For example, heavy curtains made of expensive material are ideal for a classic living room. And modern styles are more suitable for simple curtains.

Two-tone curtains with lambrequin in the design of the window in the living room

When using a few rules:

1. If you have chosen thick and heavy curtains, then they are combined with a light translucent tulle.
2. The color scheme of the curtains should match the shades that were used in the interior design of the room.

Green curtains to match the upholstery of upholstered furniture in the interior of the living room

Sometimes professional designers create entire compositions that consist of several types of curtains, usually at least two. For example, the most common way is to decorate windows with day and night curtains.

Light curtains matched to the walls in the living room

modern curtain style for living room

Curtains for the hall, which is made in a modern style, can be a little careless. This style is ideal for creative people.

The mint color of the curtains duplicates the decorative pillows on the sofa and armchairs

Basically, modern style tends towards minimalism. Here curtains should be reliable, practical and functional to the maximum. Modern curtains can be of the following types:

• sliding;
• lifting;
• straight.

The window in the living room can be decorated with some lambrequins in a simple classic style.

In a modern living room, you can use exotic types of curtains. They can be decorated with national ornaments, flowers. True, there is one caveat - the entire interior of the room should have a similar design.

Lvmbreken and curtains can be decorated with ties and decorative tassels

Classic style curtains for the living room

Curtains in a classic living room are straight-cut fabrics that must fall in soft folds. Curtains can be tied with laces or bows, which are made in the same style and color. Also, such curtains are usually decorated with lambrequins.

Two windows in the living room are decorated with different curtains

Often curtains made of organza or airy tulle are selected for classic curtains. Such curtains are mostly strict and restrained, but you can use European-style textiles, for example:

• Victorian style;
• baroque;
• rococo.

Window textiles, as a rule, are matched to the tone of upholstered furniture.

Art Nouveau curtains for the living room

Heavy fabrics of bright colors should not be used in window decoration. The following elements are possible on curtains:

• geometric pattern;
• drawing depicting animals and outlandish plants;
• transition from one picture to another;
• curved lines.

In a classic living room, all windows should be decorated the same way.

Curtains should preferably be light and light. Folds and lambrequins may be present.

High-tech curtains for the living room

Curtains in such a living room should be strict without unnecessary decorations. Clear lines are used as a fabric decor. Most often, in a high-tech living room, windows are decorated with roller shutters or blinds. If you want to use curtains, then it is better to choose non-woven fabrics and Teflon fabrics with metal thread interlacing.

The original interior of the living room with a decorated window made of curtains of different materials and colors

Curtains in Provence style for the living room

When choosing curtains for such a living room, remember that they must ensure an uninterrupted flow of air and light into the room. Curtains are chosen from materials such as:

• chintz;
• cotton;

Cloths can be plain or decorated with a small flower. Checks, stripes, ruffles and ribbons are also allowed. As for color, give preference to natural colors:

• beige;
• green;
• pink;
• blue.

Ideal curtains in the living room for a window with access to the balcony

Each standard layout of the apartment in the living room has access to the balcony. This is convenient, but when choosing curtains, many have problems. Window textiles in this case should be beautiful, comfortable and practical.

A large window can be decorated with delicate and translucent tulle

Properly selected curtains for a window with access to a balcony will help make the room bright. Be sure to consider the size of the room. Dark fabrics are not appropriate in a small room.

The windows in the living room can be made to match the walls.

Pay special attention to the size of the curtains. For a window with access to a balcony, they must be larger than the standard one. Consider the size of the balcony door, as well as the texture of the fabric.

All three windows in the living room are decorated in the same way with thick curtains and tulle.

It is important to think over the curtains that will be located on the balcony itself. For a small loggia, it would be appropriate to use roller blinds or Roman blinds. They are easy to raise and lower as needed.

Classic beige curtains on grommets

How to decorate two windows in the living room with curtains

If you are a happy owner of a spacious living room with two windows, then there may be a problem with the choice of curtains. If the hall is decorated in a classic style, then it is better to choose a delicate and thin tulle with thick curtains. In addition, you can add a lambrequin. But in a minimalist interior, give preference to single-layer thin curtains.

In the living room with loft elements, the curtains are simple without a pattern with blinds

If there are two windows in your living room, then when decorating them, use the rule: two windows are two brothers. Curtains must match exactly.

Classic traditional curtains with lambrequins in the design of the living room

A variety of modern curtains for window decoration in the living room

Now there are a huge number of types of curtains that can be used in window decoration. It is worth familiarizing yourself with their variety in detail.

Curtains + lambrequin

Lambrequin is a special drapery of curtains, which is located in the upper part. This decorative element is fixed on the main curtains. Lambrequin is a decorative window decoration that does not carry any functionality.

Thick day and evening curtains in the design of a classic living room

Short curtains for the living room

Recently, it has become popular to use short curtains in the living room. When choosing them, first consider what atmosphere will reign in the room. Short curtains in light shades are suitable for sunny living rooms. If there is a work area in the living room, then choose curtains in gray shades.

Curtains can be originally knotted

Curtains on rings (or grommets)

An eyelet is a special ring or loop that is fixed in a hole on the curtains. The canvas is fixed so that it is easy to move them along a special rod that replaces the traditional curtain.