Color scheme relevant in 2020
Color is an indispensable element in a designer’s work. With its help, the room, if necessary, visually expands or shrinks, roughness is removed and the necessary shapes are given.
There are no strict rules for the color combination of curtains. They can be matched to the color of the walls or the color of the furniture.
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The style chosen for the layout also has a big impact on the colors used. For example, “Country” requires light tones, “High-Tech” requires cold colors, “Classic” requires one tone or a combination of several.
2018 is notable for the choice of different types of gray - from “metallic” colors to rich grays. Since the choice of shades is very large, the selection possibilities are almost unlimited.
Ecological motifs in kitchen design are also steadily gaining popularity. These are “natural” colors that convey natural shades of green, beige and brown. The choice of material texture is influenced.
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The unusual textures, their uniqueness, decor and embroidery make your choice of fabrics fall in line with modern trends.
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Types of curtains for kitchen decoration
Working on a kitchen design is a process that gives you the opportunity to realize your creativity, imagination and try to experiment.
Classic
Thanks to a wide range of fastenings and drapery options, classic curtains always keep up with the times. By choosing the right fabric, a classic curtain can fit into most interiors. Shortened curtains are also suitable for a kitchen window. Classic curtains are attached to the cornice in different ways:
- on hinges;
- with ties;
- on the drawstring;
- on the eyelets.
Rolled
Roller blinds are controlled by a mechanism that lowers, raises and fixes the curtain at the desired level. For kitchen decoration, such curtains are considered a practical option due to their compactness and the possibility of using special fabric with dirt-repellent impregnation. If desired, the window opening can be supplemented with a classic curtain. Roller blinds are perfect for decorating a kitchen window with a balcony door.
Japanese
Before purchasing Japanese curtains for the kitchen, you need to evaluate some of their features. In addition to the stylistic design of the interior, you also need space for the free movement of paintings. Japanese panels are not suitable for kitchens with a small area or a small window. These curtains will fit perfectly into a kitchen decorated in an oriental style, as well as hi-tech, minimalism and eco. Japanese curtains do not require additional decorative elements. The designs are simple, the canvases are easy to remove and hang, and care for them.
Roman
One of the win-win options for window design in the kitchen is Roman blinds. Externally, it is a fabric fabric that drapes when lifted. The curtains are attached to the cornice and have a lifting mechanism. Roman blinds are in harmony with any style, and they are also a solution for a small kitchen.
Blinds
Light-protection devices made from horizontal slats can be used in the kitchen interior. Blinds regulate light levels well and save space. In the kitchen interior they can be combined with classic curtains. Thanks to modern slat materials, blinds are easy to keep clean.
Austrian
A practical, but pompous and luxurious mixture of Roman and French curtains - this is how Austrian curtains can be characterized. The mechanism of raising and lowering these curtains is similar to Roman ones. When lowered, the curtains resemble a regular rectangular curtain. The atmosphere of luxury in the kitchen interior is brought by the flounces that are formed when the curtain is lifted up. Austrian curtains, due to their compactness, can be used to decorate a small window opening in the kitchen.
Classic curtain design for the kitchen 2020
Timeless classics - tulle and straight curtains. This option is very diverse. They can be with or without a lambrequin, on eyelets, for windows with a balcony door.
When choosing curtains for the kitchen, you must follow the following rules:
- It is not recommended to hang long curtains on the window next to which there is a dining table or set;
- curtains and curtain material should be easy to care for, because large volumes of fabric accumulate a lot of dirt and dust;
- The kitchen should be well lit, so it is advisable that the curtains and drapes are light enough.
Curtains with eyelets
Curtains with eyelets do not lose their popularity. There are holes made in their upper part, which are edged with eyelets - plastic or metal rings. This element is both a fastener and a decorative element. It makes curtains elegant and refines them.
For the kitchen, curtains with eyelets can be short or long, patterned or plain, made from curtain or light fabric.
Curtains with lambrequin
Framing the top of the curtains with horizontal drapery is a lambrequin. There are no fewer varieties of them than there are types of curtains. It is better to pay attention to soft draperies in the form of a swag, which covers the upper part of the window, or a semi-svaga - a scarf that is thrown over the cornice. Complex options - bells, ties, frills - are not suitable for the kitchen.
Rigid lambrequins on a bandeau are also popular. The fabric used for it is the same as for the main curtains. They are made in the form of a narrow strip, with a curly bottom edge or in the form of a small triangle. In any case, they should be concise.
For a window with a balcony door
A window with a balcony door requires a special design solution. The asymmetry of such a window opening reveals an extensive flight of fantasies. Ordinary curtains will not work in this case, since the balcony door, which opens inward, will constantly cling to them.
One of the good options for this case is to use one long, wide panel, and make a grab from the opposite door. At night, this tie is released and the curtain covers the entire window opening.
The second option is two curtains. These curtains are gathered into tiebacks on both sides. On the window side, the length of the curtain is made to the floor, and on the side of the balcony door - half the length.
What to do when the kitchen is small
The most important thing is to try not to block the lighting and abandon the complexity and variety of forms; this rule is still relevant in 2018. Choose light, transparent curtains, preferably a solid light shade - this is what will visually fill the room with sun and at the same time save a lot of free space, increasing the visual volume of the room.
A lambrequin will fit well into the interior of a small kitchen. It can act as an independent element, as well as in a composition with light tulle.
An alternative to classic curtains in small kitchens is the Roman blind. A practical Roman blind can be attached both to the window itself and to the window opening.
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If there is a balcony
The main thing is to leave a passage to the balcony, where supplies may be stored. You need to understand that opening the door will direct air from the stove directly to the curtains. So take care of this by choosing a material that is durable, strong, and flame retardant. You can use blinds, roller blinds or lambrequins.
Free access to the balcony door is best provided by roller blinds or blinds. They are attached directly to the balcony block - to the window and to the balcony door.
Classic curtains with side tie-backs create a cozy atmosphere. This design option in the overall color scheme of the kitchen gently hides the window opening with access to the balcony. Such curtains can also be with an offset center.
If you combine a classic curtain with a Roman or Austrian one, and complement it with a lambrequin, you can get an original composition for decorating a kitchen with a balcony.
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For a kitchen with two windows, we recommend making the design without textile finishing, choosing bright colors for the frame.
Choosing a kitchen curtain model
The choice of curtain model for a kitchen window is influenced by the following factors:
- shape and size of the room and the window itself (number of windows);
- the location of the kitchen relative to the cardinal directions (degree of natural light) and the level above the ground (floor);
- the presence of other functional segments with windows in the same room (living room or kitchen-studio);
- interior design style;
- personal ideas of the owners about the beauty and practicality of textile window decoration.
Traditional curtains
Classic or traditional curtains are a universal option for decorating windows in any room. And the kitchen was no exception. You can choose traditional curtains for any window shape and size, any stylistic design of the interior. Vertical fabric sheets will help to reliably protect the space from sunlight and prying eyes, will decorate the kitchen interior and will be an effective finishing touch in the formation of its image.
Traditional curtains are most often combined with light, translucent curtains. Tulle helps to subtly muffle the sunlight, and curtains can help completely darken the room if necessary. It is the tandem of translucent tulle (most often white) and thick plain curtains that has become the most popular option for window drapery in Russian kitchens.
Traditional curtains are effectively combined with Roman or roller window drapery models. This tandem is perfect for kitchens located on the sunny side of the building or the first floor of an apartment building. In this case, the curtains can either match in color or be presented in a single-color version in combination with printed fabric.
In addition to the fact that traditional curtains can be made in a single color or choose fabrics with a print, they can be attached to a cornice (or any other device) in various ways:
- on eyelets;
- on hooks and clips;
- on fabric loops or ties;
- thread it through the cornice and throw it over it (the latter option will require a large amount of fabric).
Roman curtains
Roller blinds or Roman blinds are one of the most common design options for kitchen windows in foreign design projects. In Russian homes, the use of Roman blinds is also gaining momentum in popularity. For small kitchen windows, roller blinds can be the optimal way to drape, given their simplicity, laconism and incredible functionality. In addition, fabric roller blinds are ideal for the minimalist mood of modern style.
Roman blinds can be presented in framed and frameless types. In the first case, uniform horizontal folds have a rigid connection, in the second they fall in soft folds. Which option you prefer is up to you, it all depends on the general mood of the interior and your personal preferences.
Cafe curtains (short curtains)
Curtains of this type are called “cafe” for a reason - this is the method of partially covering window openings that was often used in small restaurants or cafes. Curtains that cover half or a third of the window will not protect the room from the sun (not all kitchen spaces need this), but they will hide it from prying eyes and add a touch of coziness to the atmosphere of the interior.
A solution for those who live in Khrushchev
The peculiarity of such kitchens is the lack of a large amount of free space. Curtains in the kitchen should not interfere with lighting and preserve usable space, while hiding it from prying eyes. Curtains in rolls, Roman, pleated and lambrequin are suitable. A simple transparent curtain will also be convenient.
If the kitchen in Khrushchev is decorated in Provence or country style, then Austrian curtains will fit well into it. Their functionality will allow you to use the window sill as a work surface, and, if necessary, completely close the window opening.
An arch-shaped curtain is also appropriate in a Khrushchev-era kitchen. An arched curtain allows light to pass through well, leaves access to the window sill and does not look bulky.
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If the kitchen is combined with the living room
Studio apartments are widely used today. It is partly adapted for a kitchen, and partly a recreation room. Therefore, it is better to choose fabrics from the same stylistic direction or mix fabrics to create a common style for the entire room.
The kitchen work area can be decorated with Roman or roller blinds. In this case, there is no excess textile that can hang down and get in the way. To complete the composition, the use of light draperies is allowed. The same colors and fabrics must be used when decorating the recreation area.
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