Short tulle in the kitchen: features, types and selection criteria

Tulle in the kitchen is a relatively inexpensive way to make a room at home warm and cozy. But the traditional model in the floor may turn out to be too much a brand, will quickly take an unsightly appearance, the use of a short analog will help to avoid this. What can be a short tulle, how to fix the curtain and what to look for when choosing - about this article.

A short tulle in the kitchen protects the room from scorching sunlight, but does not prevent sunlight from entering the room. At the same time, tulle, unlike blinds or rolled analogues, makes the interior softer, more comfortable. Lightweight air tulle will make the kitchen visually more spacious, light.

At the same time, one should not forget that the kitchen is a place where textiles quickly fail. It is the short tulle that is the choice in favor of practicality without compromising the attractive appearance when designing the window.

Short tulle is the best option for families with small children and pets. They are also suitable for those kitchens where tables are standing by the window or a window sill is used as a table top.

The disadvantage of short models can be considered that not always with their help it is possible to achieve those interior solutions that are possible when using analogues in the floor. Not for every interior you can choose a short tulle, as a rule, it’s pompous classic interiors, baroque kitchens.Still, such interiors require longer and more luxurious models. Short tulle in large kitchens is not entirely appropriate.

If there is a balcony door, then short models may also not look the best. With a draft, a short tulle can take off, rising up, which is inconvenient and not quite beautiful.

Differences may relate to the material of manufacture. Consider the most common options.

• Organza. Blended fabric based on silk or polyester. It is a translucent, light, but fairly dense fabric. Suitable for the formation of lush folds, draperies. It is easily washed, does not crease during washing, and allows light to pass through well.

• Veil. Translucent matter with a smooth surface, soft, pleasant to the touch. It is softer than organza, so it becomes possible to form more frequent folds and soft draperies. The basis can be silk, cotton and artificial fibers, the polyester-based veil will have the greatest strength and wear resistance. Due to the characteristics of weaving, the fabric transmits and scatters light.

• Kisei. Translucent fabric, which is a thin vertical stripes or threads.

• Chiffon. Translucent fabric based on silk or cotton threads.

• Grid. It has the appearance of a fine elastic net, it is usually combined with a fabric or lace curtain. Without a denser addition, it is not recommended to use the grid, since it does not protect from the sun.

• Spider web. By name, it is clear that fabric is matter based on randomly arranged fibers. The result is light, almost weightless matter. Despite the apparent airiness, the cobweb is very durable.

• Thread. Such curtains are vertically oriented fabric strips or threads. Beads, crystals, fringe and other decor can be strung on the thread.

Depending on the characteristics of the fastening and the presence of decor, tulles can be distinguished that cover the entire window, are symmetrically located on both sides of the window, or are thrown onto one of the sides. The latter option is preferred if there is a gas stove near the window. It is also convenient if you need to often ventilate the kitchen.

Quick access to the window can also be obtained using a two-half tulle. They can be left hanging freely or their ends selected to form beautiful draperies.

Phototulle looks bright and unusual when a drawing is applied using a photo printing method on a transparent curtain. It can be unrelated elements or 2 halves of a tulle form a single composition (image - landscape, still life). In any case, photo printing on the curtains makes it quite easy to transform the kitchen, make it unique. Thanks to modern technology, the drawing withstands repeated washing, the paint composition is safe for humans, does not fade, does not fade in the sun.

By design, the curtains can be conditionally divided into classic and modern. Classics are characterized by the use of snow-white tulle or an analogue of a pastel shade. It is acceptable to have a small, dull pattern. Such a tulle usually has picturesque folds, can be complemented by lambrequins or other decorative elements.

Modern tulle options can be not only white, but also bright. Lace models are suitable for Provence; for interiors in the minimalism style, it is better to choose translucent options with a smooth surface.

Fringed models emphasize the romance and originality of the interior., also such decor is appropriate in baroque interiors.

The tulle arch looks like an arch, that is, longer at the ends and shorter in the central part. This window design is suitable for both spacious and small-sized kitchens. Such tulles bring lightness and airiness to the room.

For classic and small kitchens, it is better to purchase tulle in white or cream shades, it will visually expand the space. If the choice fell on the cream option, you should remember that it can be warm and cold. Cold tones are suitable for south-facing kitchens. For rooms facing north, it is better to choose models of warm colors.

The orange tulle is considered successful for the kitchen. A warm shade will make the kitchen more comfortable, help visually expand the room. In addition, orange improves appetite.

Green tulle is another option suitable for the kitchen. Calm green has a beneficial effect on the human nervous system, brings notes of naturalness, natural greens to the room.

The light blue color of the curtains will make the room cooler, lighter, airy. However, blue and blue shades contribute to contemplation, but can cause a decrease in appetite. Lilac color will also bring a feeling of coolness, mystery to the room, but it is also advisable to dilute it with other colors.

The gray tone can be considered universal. Tulle of this color seems darker or brighter, depending on the degree of illumination. This shade will fit both in the interior in the spirit of high-tech, and in the style of Provence.

The transparent tulle of a brown or coffee shade looks noble, brings cosiness to the room, a sense of security. However, it is better not to combine such a tulle with dark brown furniture, otherwise the interior will turn out to be overly gloomy.

Red is the color of energy, life, but in the kitchen this shade can look too bright and aggressive. Avoid this, firstly, by choosing the right shade (more muted, noble), and secondly, by dosing this color and combining it with other shades.

Pink is especially good for Provence-style kitchens. It brings lightness, comfort and is best combined with wooden furniture with a matte surface.

If the task is to visually expand the room, it is worth choosing tulle of light warm shades. Striped products will help to solve this problem. Vertical will make the ceiling visually higher, horizontal - will increase the area of ​​the kitchen. In a small kitchen, products with three-dimensional embroidery and a large pattern look ridiculous.

A finished curtain is convenient, but it is not always possible to find an option that is perfect in length. If you have to cut yourself, stop at a length just above or below the line of the windowsill. Tulle should not lie on the windowsill. Not the most successful length - to the middle of the window, it is better to trim above or below this line.

You can use several methods for attaching tulle. Eyelets will help to form beautiful identical folds, as well as ideally hold the upper part of the tulle without deforming it.

The tulle holds on the rings no worse, but one should not forget that the rings are also an element of the decor of the kitchen. This means that they must be consistent with the overall style of the room.

If the mounting options on the rings seem too coarse (and this sometimes happens when combining delicate tulle and metal rings), it is worth considering the option of mounting textiles on loops. They can be made from the same material as the tulle, or more dense fabric of the same shade.

For romantic interiors, you can experiment with this way of fixing the tulle, like ties. However, this method of mounting is not suitable for every interior. In the classical style, loft and a number of others, they will be inappropriate.

• Red tulle has become an accent of the interior, attracted attention to the window opening. Avoid aggressiveness and balance red helps white tulle. The oblique tulle also helps to place accents, makes the room more comfortable.

• Airy snow-white tulle makes the interior in vintage style even more relaxed, light. However, without the turquoise lambrequins, the window openings would look too simple and incomplete. In addition, this combination "supports" the white and turquoise gamut of the interior.

• The interior in the Provence style has acquired a finished look thanks to the magnificent snow-white tulle distributed symmetrically on two sides of the window. Such a model will not protect the room from the bright sun, but for these purposes there are Roman curtains on the window.

• A floral print on photo curtains is more than appropriate. Do not be afraid of large drawings, the main thing is that the shade of the canvas is combined with one or another element of the kitchen. You can achieve perfect evenness of the tulle, but even small soft folds will not violate the perception of the pattern. Moreover, at their expense, the image will appear more voluminous.

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