When choosing curtains, one of the criteria is a stylish look for window decoration.
Trends change, there is no universal option that would look impressive and appropriate in any interior. Therefore, this issue is worth researching.
The main trends for 2024 regarding the choice of curtains are as follows:
1. Classic options are losing popularity.
2. Combination of several types of curtains.
3. Curtains with print.
To make it clearer, we will reveal each trend, says Yulia Tychino .
Options to replace classic models
Lush tulle with curtains and lambrequins was indeed in fashion a few years ago. But now minimalism is in fashion, including in the matter of window decoration. Therefore, complex multi-layered curtains made of heavy materials are no longer relevant.
Moreover, they can ruin even the most fashionable interior design.
Therefore, to avoid this and emphasize the style of the room, it is better to choose more modern solutions for windows - roller blinds.
1. Regular. These are fabric roller blinds, which come with an open or closed system. Depending on the material, they can provide shading of about 50–60%.
2. Blackout. Such models are capable of blocking up to 90–100% of sun rays due to a special two-layer fabric, the back surface of which has reflective properties.
3. Roman. These are curtains whose fabric is stitched section by section. When assembled, folds of material are formed. They come in different degrees of light transmission.
4. Day-night. The fabric of such models combines strips of fabric and mesh. By rotating the fabric through a shaft and under the action of the adjustment mechanism, the positions of the transparent and opaque strips relative to each other can change. In this way, you can set the desired level of light transmission or shading.
Also in fashion is the use of blinds, which protect well from prying eyes from the street and sunlight. But it is better to choose not ordinary plastic models, but aluminum or bamboo ones. They are not only more modern, but also win in terms of durability and practicality.
How to combine curtains
Not everyone likes the minimalism that is inherent in roller blinds and blinds. This is not a problem, because they can be combined with curtains. Such models not only look stylish, but are also practical. Roller blinds or blinds protect well from light and prying eyes from the street, and curtains add coziness to the room.
When combining curtains, there are a couple of principles to consider:
- light and nude shades should be combined according to tone temperature (cold to cold, warm to warm);
- For curtains of a rich color or with a pattern, it is better to choose roller blinds of a neutral color (beige, milky, light gray);
- If the roller blinds have a print or are brightly colored, then it is better to choose curtains in a single color and preferably to match the color of the walls in the room.
Avoid choosing bright roller blinds and curtains, or both models with a pattern. This will lead to the effect of oversaturation and visual noise.
What prints are in fashion now?
In 2024, both plain and patterned curtains are relevant. It can be subtle (in the same tone as the background material) and expressive, contrasting. However, not all prints are in trend. Among the relevant ones, the following options can be highlighted:
- geometry;
- abstraction;
- floral motifs.
Textures also remain in trend: linen, burlap, graininess. They are especially relevant for roller blinds. Texture adds effect not only to plain options, but also to models with a print.
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Expert: Julia Tychino
