It is more convenient to use short curtains in the kitchen, a large number of options design solutions to decorate any size window.
If the window is located near the stove or sink, then the choice in favor of short curtains is obvious:
- free access to the window;
- easy care;
- giving airiness in the interior;
- a wide range of curtains.
Lots of style options
Roman blinds are easy to care for and offer excellent sun protection.
English curtains have a control mechanism, like Roman ones. The difference is 3 vertical sections, they are often sewn from dense fabrics, but you can choose light fabrics.
Austrian curtains differ from the previous ones in their fastening. Short curtains are very lush, look spectacular. Girls like it more, as they look like "princess's chambers".
French curtains differ from Austrian ones in small folds that are located throughout the panel. A long curtain is beautiful, but when assembled it has a spectacular drapery that came from royal palaces. AT classical style Ideal for white (cream or beige) furnishings.
Swedish curtains are similar to roller blinds, too simple forms are more used for kitchens, balconies or verandas. For beauty, you can sew a contrast lining. The curtain, neatly rolled into a roll, is unusual with multi-colored paints.
Curtains "Stagecoach" are similar to Swedish, simple style will fit perfectly into any romantic interior.
Curtains "Cafe" are distinguished by their fastening in the middle of the window. This curtain can be one piece or 2 panels. It is interesting that the name came from restaurants (cafes, bistros) of the 19th century, where the design of a cozy, cute corner was in fashion.
Modern curtains "Cafe" are found in retro houses (apartments) or among lovers of provincial simplicity.
Small size kitchen
For a small kitchen, you need to choose light curtains. Modern short curtains are better to use plain and translucent to fill the room with natural light.
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This will give space to the room. A short white (beige) tulle curtain is ideal. Furniture can be any.
A dark-colored curtain or with a large pattern will not work, it will look tasteless. In order for the curtains (curtains) to retain their cleanliness and freshness for a long time, the fabric must be impregnated with a special solution that will repel dirt and dust.
Blinds are suitable for almost everyone, they are practical, easy to clean. Now there is a huge selection of blinds in various shades, which will make it interesting to decorate the window.
Rooms for children
Children love bright colors and funny pictures. Therefore, short curtains in the nursery are ideal. They can be hung interestingly in the middle of the window on garters or eyelets. Choose a drawing at the request of the child: animals, butterflies, funny images.
Instead of brushes for curtains, you can sew ribbons to two small identical toys. Then bandage the curtains with them. The kids will love your naughty idea of the little animal hugging the curtain.
Bedroom
Also available for the bedroom original design short curtains. If the large window in the bedroom is creamy (creamy) tones, the curtain is selected half a tone darker from two panels. During the day, you can adjust the light, and close the window tightly at night.
Living room
For the hall (living room) you can choose English, Austrian or French curtains. Whoever likes it, during the day you can collect them in stunning fluffy folds. Pick a color to match your style.
For the kitchen-living room (studio), the curtains just below the windowsill will look beautiful. Pale blue plain curtains or with a pattern are perfect for the light design of the room.
Make long curtains shorter
If the curtains do not fit in length or you decide that short curtains are more beautiful, you need to shorten them. If there is no neck machine at hand, do not be upset. We recommend using adhesive tape.
First, the fabric must be tucked to the required length, iron the seam well. Then we put adhesive tape between the wrapped and the main fabric of the curtain.
Important! The iron should be carried out only once for gluing, so as not to burn the delicate fabric.
To test before shortening the curtains, try ironing the fabric on a small inconspicuous area.
If the curtain material is heavy and dense, then it will be more difficult to shorten. The turn will have to be done in the same way, but in 2 lines. After some time, the curtain may peel off in some places. You will have to repeat the procedure.
original designs
Any short curtains in the interior are easy to decorate. You can choose any model, and turn on the fantasy.
It will be interesting to look at embroidery, painting, beautiful details. Additional decorations will add individuality to the curtains. You just need to stick to the chosen style and color. A well-chosen cornice according to the style and size of the window plays a significant role in the interior.
Needlewomen can sew a beautiful frill themselves, hem a contrasting fabric, decorate the curtain with a pelmet on top.
Photo of short curtains in the interior
A cozy and comfortable place for the whole family to relax and receive guests - this is the main thing for which the living room is used in most houses. In order for the living room to meet such conditions, it is necessary to carefully consider the design of the room and its furnishings. Everything must fit together:
- by style
- color scale,
- size,
- other factors.
All this also applies to curtains, which may not be so easy to choose.
It will depend on which curtains you prefer. general impression from the room, they can not only decorate it, but also spoil it. Curtains differ not only in style, material of manufacture, but also in style. In addition, they are long and short. If you decide to purchase short curtains for the living room, then what to look for, let's discuss it.
Are short curtains appropriate in the living room?
To some, short curtains in the reception room may seem strange. The fact is that such curtains are associated more with the kitchen than with the living room. But this is an erroneous opinion of standard-minded people. From the point of view of designers, such curtains may well decorate the interior of a room for receiving guests. True, in fairness it should be noted that they will not always be appropriate.
One of the options to decorate the window with short curtains can be a living room in which there is no heating battery under the window or it is hidden behind beautiful decorative panels. Since one of the functions of curtains is to hide the radiator. But if this is not necessary, then you can think about curtains up to the windowsill. Also, these curtains are suitable for a window along which a desktop or sofa is located. Firstly, it is practical, since the curtains will not be thrown out. Secondly, it is convenient - they can easily be pulled up at night or as needed. Also interesting are the shortened curtains in the living room with two adjacent windows.
Varieties of shortened curtains
Now let's talk about what types of curtains of non-standard length are most often sewn. It is unlikely that anyone will decide to shorten classic curtains. After all, they should be dense and massive. Curtains short to the window sill in the style of "cafe" in the living room are also not appropriate, this is a kitchen option. These types are the most common.
Short curtains - new design
Separately, I want to say about trendy styles and designs of curtains, which can be short. 
- Bamboo curtains are an ideal option to decorate the living room for people with allergies, because bamboo is a natural and environmentally friendly material. In addition, they are very practical, they are easy to care for by wiping with a damp cloth. You can decorate the window with such curtains in the living room, made in eco, ethnic or Japanese style.
- Pleated - curtains, which also gained popularity. In appearance, they resemble blinds, their assembly mechanism distinguishes them; when lifting a fabric web stretched over a crossbar, it folds like an accordion.
- Curtains of the Color Block design are trendy curtains, which are canvases sewn from several horizontal stripes different colors, harmoniously combined with each other and with the interior of the living room itself.
How to choose a color?
When choosing the color of curtains for the living room, you need to consider the following factors:
The color of the curtains can be chosen as the color of the wallpaper, while if the walls are light, then the curtains should be a few shades darker. But it’s better, nevertheless, to choose colors for upholstery of upholstered furniture or other furniture, this option is best because the furniture changes much less frequently than the wallpaper, which means that with a change of wallpaper, you don’t have to change the curtains either. As for the style, here everything should be more or less clear. Austrian curtains are not appropriate in a high-tech living room, just as Roman curtains do not look at all in a classic living room.
In an effort to give a dark room more light, use curtains in light shades, such as beige, gold, cream or vanilla. At the same time, the fabric should also be light and airy and preferably without a pattern that will only obscure the room. In a bright and sunny living room, windows can be decorated with curtains in dark shades. When choosing a color, remember that warm tones fill the room with a pleasant and calming atmosphere, colors such as gray and blue will add coolness, and green will promote peace.
Thus, short curtains in some cases can be an excellent and attractive decoration of the living room, while in others they do not fit the overall design concept at all. Therefore, when choosing between long and short curtains, carefully weigh the pros and cons, consult with professionals, look at photos on the Internet, and only then make a decision. Good luck with your designs.
Photo of short curtains in the interior of the living room
A short curtain is a universal decorative element of an interior. The use of decorative textiles in the kitchen or in the bedroom creates an emphasis on the dynamic component. Another advantage of short curtains is the combination with or porters of different textures. At right choice products that do not require special care, long years will please the eye.
Choosing short curtains for the windows
Before going to the store, it would be useful to find out the basic requirements that short curtains must meet. Attractive appearance, suitable print, resistance to external pollutants are the most common criteria. In addition, a short curtain must withstand washing on a delicate cycle. If such an option is not provided by the manufacturer, then it is better to refuse the purchase.
Advantages of short curtains
- Opportunity to choose solid colors or interspersed with other colors and shades.
- Visual zoning of space.
- Decorate any size.
- Visual expansion of small and narrow spaces.
When choosing, you must always remember the harmonious combination of color and style. In the first case, you need to build on the furniture and the prevailing shade in the room. When it comes to style, the emphasis here is on wallpaper prints. If the curtain is chosen for the kitchen, then here special attention is paid to the design of the tablecloth, the tone of the kitchen textiles and the upholstery of the chairs.
In a small living room, short curtains will form a visual accent on the window.
The emerging feeling of lightness will visually expand the space. The main thing is that the tone and texture match the color of the furniture. In luxurious apartments, where the living room has a small niche with a window, it is visually emphasized or hinged. They are beneficial from an economic point of view. The less fabric used, the lower the cost of the finished product.
Short curtains in the nursery
For a children's room, it is recommended to choose curtains with a minimum density value so as not to provoke a lack of light. Preference is given to pastel or warm, moderately bright shades. In addition, short curtains are beneficial in the nursery from a safety point of view. The child will not trip over them, spoil them or try to climb up. It is necessary to supplement the above tips when it comes to short windows.
Curtain for a short window: we choose the right one for any room
Designers recommend not to rush to choose a non-standard size. If there are short windows in the room, then a curtain of the same length will only worsen the situation. The shape of the window will visually become more miniature. You should not buy curtains, the length of which only reaches the window sill. Long curtains will help to get out of a difficult situation.
Using curtains on the drawstring, matching the texture of the furniture and the color of the wallpaper will visually transform a room of any size.
Namely:
- the room will receive a few extra centimeters;
- the window opening will visually stretch;
- there will be a sense of perspective.
All of the above can only be done if the distance from the window opening to the ceiling is greater than or equal to 30 cm. If this indicator is not met, then new wallpaper must be added to the room. Another solution for a short window would be drapery. For this, it is used, which needs to drape a small part of the wall located above the window frame.
You can find ready-made options in the distribution network or do it yourself, which is much more profitable. The main thing is that at home there is the necessary fabric that you can shorten yourself.
You can achieve the required length with a sewing machine and scissors, but this requires considerable experience. You can shorten curtains faster using a standard set of tools: a sewing needle, scissors and matching threads. Even with minor skills in the field of cutting and sewing, everything can be done in 50-60 minutes. The main requirement is strict adherence to the sequence of actions.
It all starts with fixing the curtains on the eaves. After that, using a thread with a needle, the side of the curtain is sewn. It is recommended for this to indent from the edge, equal to 5-6 cm.
The following actions take place in this order:
- The stitches are drawn from top to bottom in a straight line.
- Everything starts from the middle.
- The thread is fixed at the beginning of the seam.
- Moving down, the thread at the end does not need to be fixed.
- As you move to the bottom, you should slightly round the corner.
- Having found the center of the curtain, you should sew in a straight line, starting 18-20 cm higher than on the side surface.
- After all 3 seams are ready, you need to assemble a shortened curtain.
- At the moment the curtain reaches the required parameters, the threads in the lower part are fixed.
- Smooth out wrinkles carefully.
- Similarly, the second curtain is shortened with the obligatory observance of symmetry.
For those who do not want to make small curtains on their own, it is recommended to visit the nearest specialized store. There are various options in terms of design and style.
Short finished curtain: what to look for
Numerous photos of finished products will help you make a choice. After discussing possible ideas in the family circle, you can go to the trading network. Guided by the choice must be the desired goal. For example, during selection, wear resistance is always at the forefront. Tone, print and color is selected, depending on the prevailing color in the room.
Living room design involves the use of pastel and soothing shades, but there are some nuances here:
- The interior, where luxurious furnishings prevail, requires a discreet burgundy or beige.
- A narrow living room with a small or low-set window - light shades without any inclusions.
- Budget furniture option - pastel shades .
Girls will appreciate the white and pink range, and boys will appreciate the classic white. For better choose calm color scheme not distracting from work.
Parentpitswho need a finished curtain for a children's room, it is recommended to build on the floor of the baby
Modern short curtains (video)
Short curtains dotted regulate the visual perception of space. They do not require special care and will cost less than traditional long curtains. They are not suitable for rooms that are too small and narrow, but when properly arranged with curtains or long curtains, short brothers will visually increase the size of the room.
