If you are tired of classic and ordinary curtains of monotonous shapes and colors, then you can diversify them by using one detail.
You can use asymmetrical curtains. They will be able to change the appearance of the room and doorway.
The room will be unusual and individual. Curtains of this type can be used on doors and windows.
The photographs contain a large number of design examples of what the design of a room with asymmetrical curtains will look like.
They will fit into any interior and add romance and unusualness. Use your imagination and create an atmosphere that will be pleasant and cozy for you.
Peculiarities
With the use of asymmetrical curtains, you can create a variety of images of space.
Curtains of different lengths are a very popular type. This design option would be good for a balcony with a door.
You can make different lengths on only one side of the curtain. You can make air curtains attached diagonally.
One such curtain can completely cover a window opening.
The difference in length can be made by using different decorative techniques or simply by controlling the curtains differently. The curtain can be moved to one side and picked up in an original way.
So, you can experiment not only with the placement of the curtain and its material, but also with its color.
Curtain asymmetry ideas
A huge selection of materials with different colors and textures, coupled with the rich imagination of designers, allows you to implement the most incredible, very interesting and original ideas for asymmetrical curtains in the interior. But despite all the variety of models, in fact there are only a few conceptual principles:
- choose canvases of different widths or lengths, which is very important for openings with a balcony door or if you need to free up the wall on one side;
- an asymmetrical lambrequin or folds falling on one side; the diagonal shape of the upper part of the curtains helps to correct the proportions of the room;
- one canvas covering the entire window, or located on one side of the opening, beautifully assembled with a tie;
- asymmetry in the color and pattern of curtains - this solution allows you to combine interior details of different colors into a single ensemble, which is important for the kitchen, nursery, living room and bedroom; this technique is used less often if you need to “reconcile” furniture upholstery and other textiles;
- asymmetrical hanging of curtains, for example, a canvas thrown over a cornice in waves of different sizes, or a tie made of flowing fabric falling on one side;
- fixing the canvas with grabbers at different heights.
A striking example of asymmetrical curtains for the living room, here three are used at once in color, fabric texture and cut of the fabric
Kitchen window design
Large and heavy curtains are not suitable for the kitchen, but asymmetrical curtains are ideal for the kitchen.
In most cases, short curtains are used in the kitchen; they are practical and look beautiful. But you can also choose original asymmetrical curtains that will look quite appropriate.
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Basic Rules
Asymmetry essentially implies disproportion and non-identity of one part of the curtains relative to another. This is a non-trivial approach to design that can change a room beyond recognition. Proper window decoration with asymmetrical curtains will transform the interior and emphasize all its advantages. When choosing such a design, it is important to take into account the shape and size of the openings, as well as the features and functionality of the room. Whether a departure from symmetry is appropriate in each specific case is determined individually and depends on a number of reasons, but there are general recommendations that will help you make an informed decision:
- It is not recommended to break the symmetry of curtains in small living rooms; it is believed that this will overload the interior, but in small kitchens such curtains help free up useful space.
- Asymmetrical curtains will be superfluous if the interior has several accent elements and many small details; even if the curtains are sewn to match the finish of a nondescript fabric, their non-standard shape will draw attention to itself.
- In the bedroom and nursery, it is necessary to darken the space even during the day, and asymmetrical models, due to their design features, do not have this possibility; such curtains simply do not correspond to the functionality of the room. If you still decide to hang asymmetry on the windows in the bedroom, then you should choose more practical and thick curtains, for example, roller curtains.
- Classic requires strict asymmetry and clear lines, so curtains of only traditional shape are appropriate here. The conceptual features of high-tech and minimalism do not accept pretentious lines and curvaceous forms, therefore, in such interiors, the asymmetry of curtains will be superfluous.
But every rule has its exceptions. For example, if in a small living room a set of furniture is closely adjacent to the window on one side, then it is quite logical and rational to hang the curtains on one side, and not push the second curtain behind the closet, because it will be practically invisible. In this case, a model with an asymmetrical lambrequin or a curtain on one side, as in the photo below, will look beautiful. Therefore, when choosing a curtain design, you should not strictly adhere to general recommendations; here it is more important to correctly assess the nuances of the room and the features of furniture arrangement.
Shifting the canvas to one side is convenient if you need to release the wall
Color spectrum
To create a design in which curtains will contribute, you need to choose their color correctly.
If asymmetrical curtains are made of one element, then it is better to use several shades. Curtains are not the same length, it is better to use one color.
If tulle creates asymmetry, you can use different shades.
Asymmetry can be created with different colors, which will look stylish and beautiful. The curtain will be the same length, but thanks to the different colors, visually it will look asymmetrical.
Choice of colors
In order for curtains to look harmonious in a specific setting, a competent choice of their colors is very important.
For curtains of different lengths, it is better to choose the same color. In this case, the entire composition will look like a single whole, and not a collection of heterogeneous elements. Contrasting colors and images on external curtains will look appropriate if transparent fabric is used to create asymmetrical elements.
When the design and length of the curtains are the same, but their colors are different, tones should be chosen that are harmonious with each other. To avoid making mistakes when choosing combinations, you can use the Itten color wheel. Colors opposite each other in a circle will make the result energetic and bright. A less contrasting and more restrained design is obtained if shades are selected four positions apart in the circle.
If you want to get an asymmetrical look, but don’t want to use curtains of different sizes and shades, you can do this using patterns. You can choose one canvas in a single color, and the second with a noticeable and large print. If the pattern is present on both curtains, the patterns may be of different colors or differ in the sizes of the elements.
The shape, color, cut and design of asymmetrical curtains are extremely diverse. With their help, you can not only visually transform the geometry of the window opening and create a unique, stylish and cozy environment, but also show your creative imagination. This explains the enduring popularity of such non-trivial and original decor.
We sew asymmetrical window decorations with our own hands
Let's try to sew the flirty model shown in the photo. This is one of the options suitable for a kitchen with a window in the corner of the wall.
Combined asymmetrical curtains for the kitchen: tulle, oblique lambrequin, and a gathered curtain on one side
The bottom fabric is very easy to sew. Determine the length as desired, take approximately double the width (for assembly). The bottom cut is finished with a tight zigzag stitch or a roller stitch, if your machine has one. A curtain tape is attached to the top edge.
For the most draped curtain, you will also need at least two widths of fabric (if you want a more fluffy gather, take an even wider fabric). The length is also arbitrary (in the photo - up to the window sill).
We process the upper and lower cuts in the same way as the first option. Now we begin to create the “highlight” - the oblique drapery. It is obtained by tightening a cord stretched along an oblique line.
To determine its location, you can hang the curtain on the curtain rod and secure it with a rope or tape in the right place. Mark the beginning and end points of this line from the wrong side, then lay out the canvas and connect these points from the wrong side with chalk or soap.
The drawstring for the cord itself can be designed in different ways:
- Sew bias tape along the line and thread the rope through it. Connect the ends and secure them to the outer hook, pulling them to the desired amount.
- Instead of trim, you can sew the same curtain tape - the gathering will be uniform.
- Thread an elastic band into the drawstring, which is used in belts to regulate volume - it has holes for buttons. By sewing a button on the inside of the top edge of the gather, you can also change the size of the gather.
Sewing such a curtain with your own hands is not a difficult task. All that remains is to iron the product.
Asymmetrical curtains are a difficult element of the interior. But, chosen correctly, they can change it beyond recognition.
Recommended Application
The decoration and design of the window with asymmetrically shaped curtains is appropriate for the corresponding openings. We will describe which ones in detail:
- Balcony blocks. Corner fabrics are acceptable there. Multi-layered fabric is encouraged - light tulle, with trim sewn around the edges, flounces, ruffles and traditionally long textiles on the side of the balcony door. The fabric for it is dense, with a spark. Such options include asymmetrical curtains for the living room, where the block is present - this is traditional for standard apartments.
- Attic window openings of non-traditional shapes - round, triangular or trapezoidal. It is important to emphasize the opening itself, so curtains for an asymmetrically located window should not be multi-layered - one base sheet divided into two halves is enough.
- Bay windows. These are the ledges of an apartment or house with windows located nearby. They are built in both traditional rectangular elongated shapes and arched ones. Such openings are located in the halls, so asymmetrical multi-layer curtains for the living room are without clutter. There are enough chic side panels on the floor and different sizes on the openings themselves. The composition looks complete if you purchase a flexible cornice for all windows.
- Arches. The most difficult to decorate are asymmetrical canvases. Therefore, they play to emphasize the form. An interesting design of curtains for the living room is emphasized by cornices and tiebacks that reveal the splendor of the window. On arches, a different layering is appropriate than on simple openings - Roman or roller blinds + corner panels on the outside.
- Several openings on one wall of the room. This layout is simply a godsend for asymmetry. The inner fabric will traditionally be tulle, and it’s not a bad idea to play with the outer ones. For this, one strip of base fabric is used, and a second strip is attached to it with a decorative tie, less dense and strikingly different in color, but without being dissonant - a shade from the same line.
Another option for curtains for asymmetrical walls is swags twisted around the cornice, falling at one end to the floor. In this case, the tulle is dense, not translucent, or even translucent. You cannot use dark colors, as this will overload the room with darkness, and a large number of windows means receiving sufficient light.
Before purchasing such curtains, it is important to visually present the finished picture. There are all the “tools” for this – detailed design examples on the Internet, 3D modeling, etc. The Internet makes it possible to leave a question to a designer online and receive an answer to your question regarding a specific task in a short period of time.
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Beautiful examples of asymmetrical curtains in the interior
Asymmetrical curtains are widely used to decorate original interiors in different styles, but most often such models are chosen for kitchen windows. They are compact and allow you to free up part of the usable space, for example, a window sill or partition, which is important for small rooms. For kitchen curtains, light and practical fabrics are usually chosen that are easy to wash and do not deform.
Short asymmetrical curtains are very practical in small rooms
Despite the unusual shape, asymmetrical curtains for the kitchen can be easily made with your own hands. The easiest way is to hang the fabric on eyelets or loops and assemble it to one side with a clamp, as shown in the photo example.
A simple curtain can be complemented with a fabric of a different color or texture, or functional blinds
In the living room and bedroom they mainly experiment with the shape of the lambrequin, the color and texture of the fabric.
Beautiful curtains for the living room, asymmetry in this case helps to combine the color of the decoration and furniture
If you need to adjust the proportions of space in the living room, you usually use fabrics of different colors, from light to dark, or experiment with the length of the main fabric. The photo below shows an example where the smooth waves of swags balance the strict geometry of the lambrequin, which is very important if you want to add rigor and formality to the interior, but at the same time maintain the cozy atmosphere of the living room. In order to dim the light of the sun and lanterns, the curtain ensemble in the hall is often complemented with light tulle or organza.
An example of asymmetrical curtains for the living room, this model is an example of a harmonious combination of shape, color and texture
In the bedroom, it is important to be guided by the functional features of the space, so curtains on one side are most in demand here in combination with compact roller curtains made of blackout fabric or horizontal blinds. This combination is very practical, functional and compact, convenient for small rooms.
A practical solution for a small bedroom
To visually adjust the height of the room, curtains are hung at different heights; you can make such a model yourself. For example, the main fabrics can be hung on grommets, and a decorative lambrequin can be mounted on a beautiful bracket a little higher and decorated with beautiful folds.
Curtains hung at different heights are suitable for low rooms and non-standard window openings
What do asymmetrical curtains look like?
This concept implies a variety of options, including:
- Stepwise fixation of curtains with decorative tiebacks. The advantage of this solution is that the fabric gets dirty less, since the curtains are located at a sufficient height from the floor. Suitable for the kitchen or nursery.
- Parallel curtains of different lengths - the right one is longer, the left one is shorter, or vice versa. This option is usually practiced when decorating a window leading to a balcony or loggia.
Not recommended places
Naturally, asymmetrical curtains are not appropriate everywhere. It is important to know about places where they are not recommended so as not to make mistakes. So:
- Small rooms do not accept irregular fabric lines. A non-symmetrical curtain for a small room will look out of place, reducing the already un-royal size of the window. For them, traditional fabrics are always considered - multi-layer curtains and floor-length tulle.
- Children's rooms. Playing with fabrics is more appropriate in common rooms. Asymmetrical curtains for children's bedrooms will be overloaded; for children's eyes during games, this is contraindicated.
- Rest rooms. Sleeping curtains for irregularly shaped windows still remain a traditional shape, since asymmetry involves leaving the edge of the window open, which is inappropriate for sleeping. And heavy fabrics, selected specifically for the bedroom, should fall to the floor, without forming diagonals.
- Rooms with a lot of furniture and accessories also do not accept overload with asymmetrical textiles - everything will merge into one large woven spot.
- Cabinets do not welcome multi-layering. Ruffles, lambrequins and other things that make the room a kind of alcove. In offices, curtains with asymmetrical ties are not used - this is bad manners.
- In interiors of new styles - high-tech or minimalism, canvases with lambrequins or asymmetrical curtains for the kitchen, bedroom, living room will become out of the general concept. For such a vision, only multi-layers of light curtains and blinds are possible.
The correct design of window decoration with asymmetrical canvases must be verified at the stage of purchasing such canvases.
Curtains should be one with the room
It is also worth considering working with your own hands if you have the skill to operate a sewing machine. A variety of curtain shapes - angular, with lapels, puffs - will transform a simple window and highlight non-standard ones.
