Linen or velor, luxury or naturalness, decor or minimalism - different curtains are in fashion today. How to choose textiles to decorate the interior and make it relevant? Details are in our review.
Fashion for home textiles, including curtains, is changing along with a change in interior fashion in general. The trends here compared to changing trends in clothes are not so fleeting, but quite obvious. In general, designers say that more relaxed and simple curtains are in fashion now than before. However, simplicity can also be luxurious, and minimalism does not mean a complete lack of decor.
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Pay attention to the fact that, as in the case of clothes, in the interior it is not necessary or even necessary to try to realize all the trends at once. Too many fashionable accents in one look - and in one room - look, as a rule, excessive, without giving a sense of harmony. To the interior was relevant and balanced at the same time, it is better to choose 1-2 trends and adhere to them.
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So, the main fashion trends of 2018 for curtains:
1. Naturalness and environmental friendliness
This applies to both the material from which the curtains are sewn and the color of the fabric. Curtains from dense heavy or translucent cotton, from linen, satin, bamboo are in fashion. Actual, including somewhat rude, uneven, interesting textures, fabrics that mimic home-woven fabrics, matting, somewhat rustic, accentuating simplicity and naturalness of materials. Colors - natural, natural, calm. Prints and drawings are either uncomplicated (for example, a strip, a geometric ornament) or - floral, without sharp contrasts. Such curtains are suitable for the interior in a minimalist style, in the Scandinavian style, for a room with elements of ethnic or boho. When choosing a good fabric for curtains, such simplicity will look both seasoned and modern.
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2. Chic and luxury
The opposite trend to the first, while in fashion for curtains (and the interior in general) is no less relevant. However, modern luxury is still calmer than it is 5-10 years ago. Today, chic curtains are not pomp and pretentiousness, but first of all, luxurious fabric and perfect workmanship. If you want to add chic to your interior, choose for curtains, for example, good velvet, velor, chenille (jacquard with a complex weaving pattern), natural silk, and be prepared to invest in material. Cheap fabrics, especially those that imitate good and expensive ones, as a rule, do not look luxurious, but vice versa. It is better to refuse too brilliant fabrics. In fashion - a soft matte shine. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that single-layer solutions are in fashion: even luxurious heavy curtains today do not combine, for example, with tulle, but leave solo. Option - a combination with a translucent Roman curtain. Luxury curtains are suitable for a classic interior, interior with elements of art deco, boho-chic.
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3. Functionality and minimalism
Curtains - not only a decorative element of the interior, but not least - functional. Their task is to hide windows from unnecessary glances, scatter or completely block bright light, and keep warm in cold weather. Practicality is also in fashion. If it is important for you, before choosing curtains, think about what functions they will perform.In the case when you only need to scatter direct sunlight and slightly mask the windows, you can choose a translucent Roman or roller blind or thin light curtains that hide the entire window, for example, from translucent cotton. If you need darkness, for example, for daytime, morning sleep or watching movies without glare, opt for a black out blackout fabric. Heavy, dense, long curtains will save you from drafts in the cold season. Simple but functional curtains can fit into almost any interior, from classics with a bias in vintage to modern minimalism.
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4. Fashionable colors
Officially in 2018 in fashion:
- mustard and shades of yellow;
- lilac, eggplant and other shades of lilac;
- calm pink, both cold and warm tones;
- Bordeaux and chocolate;
- as well as juicy red, light blue, cool green and light beige.
It is proposed to combine these tones with shades of beige, saturated blue with a slope in marine, gray-blue.
Also in metallic fashion - not bright, but calm, semi-matte.
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5. Fashionable finish
Trends in the decoration of curtains in recent years, too, are inclined to consistency and minimalism. Layered, richly decorated designs, elaborate decorations are no longer in vogue. In fashion:
- embroidery - moreover, both along the vertical or horizontal edge of the curtain, and throughout the canvas;
- a combination of different fabrics or decoration from another fabric;
- brushes, small pompons, fringe, braid - moreover, both along the lower horizontal and vertical edges of the curtains or even along the canvas;
- ruffles, frills of different widths, sizes and quantities.
When choosing a finish, designers are advised to exercise some caution so as not to go too far with the decor, going into kitsch - unless, of course, this is your original goal.
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Curtains: what is not in fashion
If you want to decorate a room with really fashionable curtains, refrain from these options:
- multilayer curtains;
- synthetic tulle;
- curtains from the same fabric as the covers for the sofa and armchairs, decorative pillows (while curtains in the color of the walls are just in fashion);
- horizontal metal blinds (it is better to choose fabric vertical).
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