How to choose curtains to decorate your balcony and kitchen: what the designer advises
Curtains are an important functional element of the room.
They protect rooms from bright sunlight and prevent dust penetration.
But no less important is the decorative function of this component of the interior - curtains can completely transform a room, give it its own style, create a feeling of lightness, transparency, or, on the contrary, a cozy semi-darkness.
A window without curtains always leaves an impression of incompleteness, says Yulia Tychino .
Much attention is paid to interior design today, leading designers work in this area, but if you have creative imagination and artistic taste, as well as the necessary funds, you can beautifully decorate a room yourself.
Fortunately, the construction market offers such an abundance of materials that it can be quite difficult to immediately decide on a choice.
In this article we will talk about curtains in non-residential premises - curtains for the kitchen and for the balcony are as necessary as in the bedroom and in the living room.
It is important that the interior of any room gives the impression of completeness, finality, which is achievable in most cases thanks to curtains.
And after carrying out repairs on the balcony, you need to think about which type of curtains for this room is best to choose.
Curtains for a balcony, if, of course, it is glazed, are simply necessary. And which option to choose for a balcony depends on how you use it.
Many people like to grow flowers on the loggia or balcony, in this case it is better to choose a transparent light fabric, curtains made of it will let in the light necessary for plants. Curtains should not interfere with the use of the door and provide convenient access to the window.
It is very convenient to use vertical blinds on the balcony, they are easy to operate, look modern and attractive. Vertical blinds will ennoble the room, while making it cozy and comfortable.
If you carefully approach the style of the apartment, do not forget that the balcony is clearly visible from the room, so the curtains in the room and on the balcony should match each other.
You can prefer a neutral option - choose curtains made of bamboo, it is a natural material that, as a rule, looks harmonious everywhere.
Bamboo curtains prevent the penetration of sunlight, which is especially important if the balcony faces south.
As for curtains for the kitchen, and in most apartments this room is small, curtains can visually expand it and completely transform the interior.
If you want to enlarge the room with their help, choose a fabric of a dull color with a small pattern. Draperies, folds, lambrequins are inappropriate in a small room, this is an option for a dining room or living room.
Since the kitchen is a room where food is prepared, it is often filled with hot air, odors and steam. Therefore, the fabric should be easy to wash, be stain-resistant, and weakly absorb odors. Such curtains are convenient to use and will not be difficult to keep them fresh.
For many kitchens, a roller blind is a convenient option. Curtains should "look" in the kitchen interior, this is no less important than their practicality.
If the stove in your kitchen is located in close proximity to the window, you can choose fire-resistant material for curtains, today this is also possible.
In general, guided by these simple tips, as well as your own imagination, you can transform the room, make it more comfortable and improve the interior with the help of curtains.
Previously we talked about what the design of an apartment in a panel house can be.
