It is important to approach decorating windows in the living room seriously and responsibly. After all, here you gather with your whole family and receive guests. Beautiful stylish curtains, which, moreover, organically fit into the interior, give the room elegance and individuality.
In this article you can familiarize yourself with the latest trends and innovations in the field of curtain design for the living room. After all, fashion trends in curtain design are updated annually. Designers strive to realize all the most creative ideas, using interesting color combinations, different types of fabrics and beautiful accessories.
Natural fabrics
Let's start with the fact that the main factor when choosing curtains for the living room is the naturalness of the materials from which the tulles and curtains are sewn. Give preference to silk, linen, organza, bamboo and cotton.
Curtains made from linen and bamboo fabric look very stylish and unusual, and it doesn’t matter where you create the design, in an apartment or in a house on the outskirts of a village. Those who prefer velvet, brocade, taffeta and chiffon also don’t have to worry - today these materials are still in fashion. It’s just important to consider that they match the style of the room.
Popular types of curtains
First, let's study the main types of curtains. A photo gallery is attached to the article - perhaps it will help you make your choice. Curtains come with or without lambrequins. Ideally, the lambrequin should repeat the silhouette of one of the pieces of furniture.
Classic curtains
Curtains in a classic style always look solid and rich, they are best suited for: a hall, a bedroom, or a living room.
An option that never goes out of fashion. To create them, current prints and materials are used. This option will help create comfort and a feeling of warmth.
Lambrequin
A modern lambrequin will easily decorate your window. They are installed as an additional decorative element
A decorative detail located parallel to the window sill and covering the upper part of the curtains. It can be hard (with straight or original outlines) or soft (with drapery).
French curtains
One of the most expensive curtain options. Looks rich and can enhance your decor to the fullest
Elegant window decor that always looks expensive. Their distinctive feature is drapery combined with a large number of decorative elements. This option is ideal for arched windows.
Austrian curtains
Such curtains have proven themselves well in Russia due to their low price
They also feature elegant drapery. Their lower part is gathered into graceful waves, and the upper part is shaped like a fold (gathering). The versatility of this type of curtain allows you to use them for any type of room.
Roman curtains
They are famous for their unique shapes. Goes well with the overall design of the room
Decor, the uniqueness of which is ensured by the impeccability of geometric shapes. Their design allows you to visually enlarge the room, hide its defects, and also add a touch of originality to the interior.
Roller blinds
Very comfortable and practical. Also does not cause installation difficulties
Extremely easy to use. When rolled up, they look like a small roller and are practically invisible. The simple principle of operation and variety of colors allow them to be used for any type of room.
Japanese curtains
They emphasize severity and look very beautiful
These are practical screen panels with dense inserts. Such curtains can be used not only for windows, but also for zoning space.
Bamboo curtains
Bamboo curtains are best for kitchens
They are collected by hand from the stems of the plant of the same name. They are resistant to moisture and sun exposure. Thanks to the environmental friendliness of the material and natural colors, this option is ideal for country houses and ethnic interiors.
Pleated curtains
Looks good on non-standard windows
They are made of corrugated fabric similar to horizontal blinds. The combination of functionality, reliability and comfort makes them very popular in modern interiors. Awnings are used to protect large areas from the sun's rays. Horizontal awnings are used for verandas and terraces, vertical ones are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Simple flowing shapes and conciseness
Another important feature of this year in the design of curtains is their simplicity and conciseness, as well as natural colors - shades of walnut, gray, olive green, blue. At the peak of popularity are blue-green curtains for the living room, as they will harmoniously fit into a room of any style. In addition, these colors give the room freshness and brightness.
Don’t forget about white colors - such curtains also refresh the living room, especially in small sizes. Light shades visually lift ceilings and expand walls.
Fashion trends: expert advice
Translucent fabrics with linen inserts are very popular - they create lightness and at the same time help to diffuse the rays of the sun.
When choosing curtains, pay attention to the little things - from the size of the window to the interior decoration of the room. Remember the season. Cool tones will add freshness, and warm tones will add comfort.
In 2021, it is very fashionable to choose curtains in dark colors
Long pleated curtains are suitable for rooms with high ceilings. If the height of the room is low, the cornices should not be closed. Curtains should be a little lighter or darker than the wallpaper, but at the same time be combined with the color of the furniture. You can see interesting combinations of interior details and beautiful curtains in the photos below.
An alternative to curtains can be blinds - they are easier and cheaper to maintain. For a living room, it is better to choose vertical blinds - they move completely, “letting” more light into the room. Horizontal blinds are optimal for the office.
Mixing styles
For lovers of eclecticism, this season offers the most win-win and universal option - a mixture of styles. If you are not a fan of restraint and monotony, this is just for you.
Feel free to add bright splashes in the form of intricate geometric shapes, futurism, floral prints, images imitating the color of a leopard or tiger, etc. Also in trend are curtains and tulles in the same style and with the same pattern on the same window.
Modern
Also a great modern option. Here you can use shapes, smooth transitions between components, intricate images, and floristry.
Thanks to light noble fabrics, draperies, folds, asymmetrical fabrics and light shades, the interior acquires a certain sophistication of modern modernism.
Photocurtains with 3D effect
Hang trendy and innovative curtains with a 3D effect in your living room and it will definitely turn into a bright and stylish room! New this year are curtains with photographic prints on long curtains, as well as on Japanese curtains. They attract attention very much, and the interior of the room becomes unusual and impressive.
As a rule, photo curtains are made from gabardine, satin and thick silk. They will go well with natural indoor plants.
What are the curtains of 2021?
It doesn't matter which design will dominate. Current curtains are:
- those that have a straight shape;
- curtains attached to the cornice using eyelets or loops;
- models that allow the absence of sticks.
In terms of their color scheme, the curtains should repeat the general design of the room. The fabric used is exclusively natural. The connection with the present day and the new technologies dominating it is manifested in the use of metallized threads and patterns made by laser.
A stylish novelty is a lambrequin of a strict geometric shape, no frills or tassels. The photo shows this design of curtains for the hall in 2021.
Curtains for the hall in oriental style
Modern style, mixed media design is not a choice for everyone. This year, minimalism, widespread in the East, will spread far beyond its homeland. The depicted curtains for the 2021 design hall in the photo in the catalogs are further confirmation of this.
The design of curtains in the spirit of the East are curtains that do not consist of a single piece of fabric, but a large number of rectangular-shaped sheets. They can be easily swapped. For example, on two windows of the hall you can hang Japanese curtains, decorated in different but similar colors. By moving the panels, you can get a new window design each time.
Japanese curtains visually look very light. The floral print gives them a special elegance. This design visually expands the space of the hall.
Hi-tech style curtains
This style is practical. It combines aesthetics with convenience. It is quite strict, which means there are no decorations, geometric designs, or patterns. Everything is extremely clear and precise. The most ideal solution in this style would be blinds with roller shutters.
Modern fabrics, maximum restraint, Teflon, anti-reflective, anti-flammable impregnation, metallized fibers. All this is inherent in curtains in the Hi-Tech style.
Paint trends
Basic shades - timeless classics
The 2016 season develops the desire for simplicity it inherited from 2015. The use of basic tones in the design of premises, such as steel, black, beige and - especially! – white is the main leitmotif of fashion design projects. The universal snow-white color will perfectly cope with the task of lightening heavy interiors, adding a fresh touch, and transforming a small living room. A similar choice will be necessary for those who do not want to focus on textiles, but prefer to diversify the interior with other bright colors, be it furniture or interesting lamps. Dark curtains are another classic option that can make the interior a little stricter. If you choose sheer curtains, match them to the upholstery of upholstered furniture, lampshades of floor lamps or the coloring of sofa cushions. As for the relationship between the colors of the trim and curtains in the current room, here the designers give us some scope for creative ideas. Curtains that match the tone of the main finish or those that play with it in contrast will look equally stylish.
Freshness of natural nuances
Shades of nature itself are popular everywhere - be it the kitchen, bedroom, hallway or living room. Here are the main tones that you should pay attention to when choosing the ideal curtain option among the new products:
- vat;
- green;
- brown;
- walnut;
- Marsala;
- turquoise;
- amber;
- citric.
Colored curtains can easily add interest to your living room, so don't be afraid to experiment with combinations. The timeless rule of “curtains to match the textiles” is no longer dominant. Choose curtains to match other decorative or finishing elements if you are not using a solid color scheme.
Revive the interior of the hall with bright curtains in natural tones, and it will become not only a great place to relax, but also a place that gives you a charge of positive energy!
Prints and designs - an original touch to your design
If plain curtains, even in rich natural nuances, seem too boring to you, designers have something to offer you in the coming 2021. So, which designs seem to be the most fashionable this season?
- animal prints and images of animals;
- large flowers;
- geometric figures;
- stripes;
- futuristic prints;
- Photo curtains.
As you can see, the scope for imagination is greater than ever!
Duplicating the curtain pattern in other decorative elements will help you combine them all into a single space in the room.
Curtains, including for balconies
Naturally, if the apartment has a balcony here, it is also necessary to choose practical curtains.
Taking into account the parameters of the balcony room and living room is very important and simply necessary. In this case, roller blinds, Roman curtains, and medium curtains may be ideal.
