Ready-made curtains for the kitchen: features and tips for choosing

Many housewives love to sew curtains with their own hands, but not always there is time and effort for this. To date, the choice of curtains is truly huge, and ready-made options are not always worse than home-made ones. Consider how to choose the right model, and what should be considered.

The design of kitchen curtains can be completely different, and it is very important to correctly combine the selected model with the overall interior design.

• Classic. This style will never go out of style. The curtains will look great, if the room itself is made in a classic style, everything will harmonize and combine. The advantages of this detail in the interior include appearance and practicality.

• Modern. In this style there is an asymmetry and roughness of the lines. For the manufacture of bright fabrics are chosen, in the room they focus on them, they will be the "highlight" in the kitchen.

• Retro. In this style, everything should be simple: rich colors of fabrics, a checkered pattern, large flowers and polka dots.

• Ethno. Here, the curtains also turn out to be bright, and the pattern can be with motifs or national embroidery. It is worth paying attention to the general style of the interior, because such curtains are not suitable everywhere.

• Fusion Today it is one of the most popular styles used for interior decoration. Here you can choose different directions: Japanese style and lambrequins, there are even ruffles and fringe. And you can make multilayer curtains, but different fabrics are used.

Today there are many varieties of curtains for the kitchen. We single out a few basic ones.

• Roman. Such curtains are most often chosen for kitchens where there is no particular style. They will allow you to unload the room, they can easily be used with curtains or drapes. Curtains are mounted on the ceiling or wall, while they are regulated by a special mechanism.

• Curtains. Such curtains can be of different lengths, but are usually not used too long for the kitchen. Most often, the length should be up to the windowsill or slightly lower. And also do not choose white materials for the kitchen, as they are easily and quickly contaminated.

• Japanese panels. The most popular type of curtains for the kitchen, such models are practical and easy to clean. Most often they have a width of 40-80 cm, length - to the floor. When decorating, you can combine different in color and texture of the canvas. Such curtains are fastened with adhesive tape, usually you can easily fix up to 10 pieces.

• Roll. Represent blinds, only are rolled up. Here you need to choose curtains taking into account the density, they can be transparent, dense and completely darkened, not letting in light.

• Bamboo. This type is used by those who love exoticism. In the manufacture of bamboo models, specially processed sticks are used, which are sewn by hand. Products have good strength and do not absorb moisture.

• Plisse. The product is a sheet of corrugated paper, the assembly resembles horizontal blinds. You can choose absolutely any fabric. Such models look best in modern, minimalistic designs.

The choice of curtains is not such an easy task, because here you need to take into account many points, for example, the fabric of manufacture, the quality of tailoring of finished curtains, the type of fastening, as well as the length and width of the models.

Today, ready-made curtains for kitchens must meet certain requirements: be functional and with a minimum amount of detail. It is best to choose curtains for the kitchen with an arch or up to the windowsill, and roller blinds will fit perfectly into the design. Of course, you can hang long curtains, but you need to choose a fabric that will easily be washed and ironed. But in the kitchens combined with the dining area, it is recommended to purchase heavy classical-style curtains.

For a more luxurious interior, many choose Austrian curtains with drapery in the form of festoons. Most often, such models are made of organza - this gives more chic. You can use cotton fabrics, but they look easier.

Very popular today Roman curtains. They are very similar to ordinary blinds, but at the same time create much more comfort and warmth in the kitchen room. Pretty easy to care for, dust does not accumulate on them. Similar models must be combined with other items in the kitchen. For example, a tablecloth and curtains in the same color or curtains and towels.

The main advantage of ready-made curtains for the kitchen is that you do not need to look, and then give the fabric for sewing. In most cases, you also don’t have to attract designers, since many models are designed in a certain style. There are even special sets consisting of several types of models, as well as sets of curtains and tulle. Such kits are usually sold at a high price.

If you buy ready-made curtains for the kitchen, then you need to take into account some points.

• Before you go shopping, you should take measurements at home. True, an exact hit in size is rarely achieved, usually the curtains have to be shortened a little.
• Be sure to pay attention to the drapery of curtains - it is better if it is less than one. A coefficient of one will show just a smooth curtain canvas.
• Carefully review all the accessories of the finished curtains, it should be in the kit in the right amount, and also be made of reliable materials.
• Pay attention to the seams of the curtains, nowhere can there be individual threads knocking out of the seam.
• Study the composition of the fabric, because many materials after washing can lose their shape and color, and some curtains do not recommend washing at all.

So that the interior of the kitchen is not spoiled, but emphasized by elegant curtains, You can take note of a few useful design tricks.

• If you want the color of the curtains to easily fit into the interior, you need to choose them taking into account the general appearance of the walls and furniture in the kitchen.
• Properly selected curtains will help to increase the space in a small room. Light curtains will add more light to the room, it will visually increase. But you should not choose monophonic curtains - it is better if they are decorated with lambrequins of a different tone.
• Light curtains will look good against a background of bright wallpaper, and vice versa.
• It is recommended to buy curtains with large hinges in the kitchen; it will be easier to remove and hang them.

Of course, curtains are the main attribute in any kitchen, they will help protect yourself from sunlight, as well as hide the room from prying eyes. You can sew some exclusive for your own kitchen, or you can buy a ready-made set of curtains. And the second option will be more acceptable, since you do not need to choose a fabric, sketch future curtains, order or sew on your own. This will help to save not only time and energy, but also the family budget.

But even ready-made curtains have their advantages and disadvantages, which will also need to be considered when choosing. The advantages include the fact that such models will be an economical option: you will bring them immediately and hang them. But there are also disadvantages, for example, you cannot choose something individual and original. Also, the colors of the fabrics are not very rich, and in some cases the finished curtains will need to be customized in length.

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