Any homeowner wants to see their living room not only cozy and comfortable, but also modern, stylish and fashionable. Designers know many ways to help create a warm and friendly atmosphere in the living area. One of these ways is window decoration.

No one will argue with the fact that the appearance of the room, its memorable image, depends on the design of the window openings. In order for the textiles to harmonize with the image of the living room in terms of color, texture, design, shape and size of windows, you must consider some important points:

• room size and ceiling height,
• the number and shape of windows,
• stylistic solution of the interior,
• room color palette,
• colors, textures and other characteristics of upholstery material,
• finishing solutions for wall decoration,
• your desire to visually enlarge the room, add height to the ceiling or “push back” the wall with the help of visual effects,
• your desire to make the curtains an accent of the room or the desire to fit them into the interior in harmony with the chosen color concept and stylistic design.

Curtain design for modern living room

The modern style of the rooms strives for simplicity and conciseness, even for some minimalism. At the same time, the design should not lose in terms of convenience and comfort. The design of the room plays an important role. And the creation of a warm and friendly atmosphere in the living room space is directly related to the use of textiles and the method of its presentation. Classic curtains with light pleats flowing down in a straight line are a win-win option for draping a modern room.

An original visual effect can be achieved by using traditional narrow window blinds by simply hanging them on both sides of the windows. Thus, there will be more than enough natural light in the room.

Curtains with lambrequins are suitable for rooms with high ceilings and large windows. In a modest-sized living room, lambrequins will look out of place, visually reducing the height of the room. In a modern style, even such a textile design as curtains with lambrequins looks simple and concise - fringe and tassels are no longer in trend, additional window decoration is not required. In addition to the original design of window openings, you can also hide some window imperfections or imperfections in wall decoration.

Roller blinds made of simple natural fabric (cotton or linen) are in perfect harmony with a simple, concise and modern living environment. It is not easy to choose window decor for a room decorated with a clear share of minimalism, but blinds and roller shutters not only brilliantly fulfill their main function, but also serve as decoration.

It makes sense to use thin rolled curtains with a stuffed pattern in combination with plain blackout curtains. This window decor will be harmoniously complemented by calm, not flashy elements in terms of color.

Roman blinds, which are a continuous canvas pierced with horizontal strips at a certain distance from each other, can be used as an independent decoration for windows, as well as in an ensemble with traditional curtains.

Fabric blinds do not lose their popularity today. But for the living room, it is still better to give preference to the vertical modification of this type of drapery. They will not only protect the room from the bright sun, but also create a visual illusion of increasing the height of the ceiling due to vertical stripes. Vertical blinds for a living space are preferred over horizontal ones, which can evoke office connotations and kill all the effort you've put in to create a homely feel. If horizontal blinds are used in the interior of the living room, then, as a rule, they are presented in bright colors. Weak sun protection is always complemented by thick fabric curtains.

Curtains on grommets, plastic or metal rings, on which curtains and cornices are strung, continue to “march” through modern living room design projects. Such curtains are original in themselves, so they are most often found in simple colors without finishing. Eyelets can be present not only on thick curtains, but also on light curtains. In this case, it is necessary to make a slight thickening of the upper edge of the fabric and “plant” it on a non-woven base or other dense material.

The echoes of the use of French curtains in classical interiors have been transformed into simple and concise solutions for rooms decorated in the neoclassical style. Today, luxurious curtains are an elegant decoration of the living room design.

If we talk about the design of the cornice, then there are several options for its design in a modern living room. One of them is a hidden cornice, which is located behind the molding that adorns the ceiling. In such rooms, curtains hang under the ceiling and visually increase the height of the room.

Various decorative accessories for curtains, including clips, are still not in the past and are actively used in modern interiors, especially if the design is made in a romantic or eclectic style.

How to choose curtains in the living room by color

A classic dark curtain made of dense material will be appropriate in a living room decorated in almost any stylistic direction. Modern style, modern and neoclassical will be harmoniously emphasized by classic dark-colored curtains, especially if the shade is already present in furniture upholstery, lighting design, on pillows or other decorative elements.

When decorating any room, including the living room, there is an unwritten rule that everyone knows: if the wallpaper in the room has patterns, then the curtains should be simple, and vice versa. But there are exceptions to how to decorate a window in the living room with curtains, and there are many examples of the successful use of prints for decoration and textile decoration of window openings.

Light pastel curtains are a win-win option for creating a calm and comfortable interior of a modern living room. Large windows, decorated with light tulle or translucent cotton curtains, although they will not become the center of attraction, will serve as an excellent backdrop for a bright interior - furniture, lighting and decorative elements. Light translucent curtains will be a great addition to the interior of the living room with dark wall decoration. Contrasting colors give the room texture and dynamism.

The original appearance of curtains can be achieved by combining not only different colors, but also different materials. Darker and denser curtain material can act as a color accent. A similar combination of colors (darker bottom and lighter top) helps to visually increase the height of the room, as well as fit weights down the curtains.

A living room in beige tones is always relevant. Calm natural tones, a relaxing atmosphere - for this you need curtains in the color of milk chocolate, cocoa or dark sand.

Using bright curtains in the living room as an accent is a modern, stylish and practical way to decorate the space. In order for a bright curtain to harmoniously fit into the interior of the living room, it is necessary to introduce only one accent into the space of the room, and let calmer, muted shades of bright colors dominate in the upholstery and decorative elements.

- a very rare window design option in a modern living room. If you are using a pattern on fabric, then it should be unobtrusive, geometric or floral. If you want to visually expand the space of the room, feel free to hang curtains with horizontal stripes. If you need to achieve a visual increase in the height of the room, use fabric with vertical stripes for the window.

A traditional living room option for combining colors and prints on textiles is to use the same material for curtains and throw pillow cases. To avoid excessive variegation when creating an image of a living room, you can pay attention to simple materials for window openings and textiles designed for a recreation area.

Striped contrast curtains are a great addition to an art deco living room, especially if the window frames are black. The black and white theme can be duplicated in pillows, textiles or wall decor.

The motley print of the curtains, decorated in light colors, will be an excellent decoration for the windows in the living room with a snow-white finish. To create a harmonious design, duplicate the colorful colors of the curtains in other decorative elements, such as upholstered furniture and wall decor. But do not overdo it and do not make the interior intrusive and overloaded.

The use of curtains made of two shades of the same color allows you to create an original, but not pretentious window design. Such curtains will look especially harmonious in the living room with carpets or furniture upholstery in the same color scheme.

Not even curtains, but their cornice can act as a color accent. For example, a dark ledge may well be in harmony with lighting elements, furniture frame or decorative elements of the same color.

Snow white tulle will always be in fashion. This living room window design option can be used in any stylistic space. Light curtains look especially impressive against the contrasting background of the walls. If you are not interested in creating perfectly even and symmetrical folds on the curtains, try adding a little looseness to the interior - let the curtains lie down as you like.

Black (or dark gray) curtains in the living room are a bold and modern solution. Of course, such a dark shade of curtains will look natural without weighing down the interior, only in a room with very bright, white walls and ceiling.

Windows in residential premises - beautiful and practical drapery

Often, according to the layout, the living room is combined with a kitchen or dining room. The open layout of such premises can be found both in private houses and in apartments. In suburban housing, rooms can be equipped with various designs of window openings - these can be windows of different sizes and large glass doors that need textile design. In modern design projects, you can find not only ideas for using different curtain designs for window decoration, but also ways of textile drapery for window and door openings.

If your living room has a bay window, then you will face the problem of draping large windows, which is becoming very acute today. In some modern design projects, it is recommended not to decorate panoramic windows or window frames of standard sizes like a bay window with textiles at all. But for places located on the south side, this option is not always practical. You can use a translucent tulle of light tones, which, on the one hand, does not significantly affect the formation of the color palette of the space, and on the other hand, performs its functions.

For semicircular bay windows with curtains, you can use an arc-shaped cornice. Such models are difficult to find on a wide sale; as a rule, such a purchase requires a pre-order, but it is worth your effort and money. Curtains smoothly "glide" along such a cornice along bay windows and can provide protection from the sun for hosts and their guests.

Large French windows with arched tops look like regal luxury. Such externally attractive designs, allowing the room to literally bathe in an abundance of sunlight, must be properly organized.