Curtains in the nursery

The nursery is a room that must grow with the child. From birth, a child here learns to distinguish colors, meets different types of materials, rests and sleeps, and then learns and plays. The entire interior of the room should be carefully thought out, and special attention should be paid to the question of how to choose curtains for the nursery.

Curtains for children are divided into several types:

1. Curtains simplest style - Smooth curtains with tulle. They can be placed up to the floor or to the windowsill, depending on the interior and the beauty of the radiators;
2. Roman curtains or blinds.

For the crib, you can hang a decorative pendant in the form of the sun or other accessories.

A rather dense but light, soft asymmetrical room is suitable for a boy’s room. curtains. Modern fabrics solve any problem: they soften the angular lines of rooms, hide irregularities.

If you install in the children's blinds, you can afford the lightest basic curtains that let in more light.

The easiest way to make a room more comfortable is to use a lot of textiles and pillows. In Provence style, curtains can be Roman, fabric rolls, classic with and without lambrequins, as well as curtains. It is desirable that the fabrics were natural or mixed, but not of pure synthetics.

As for the design, the curtains are suitable either completely without decor, or with ornaments in the style of the country: ruffles, lace inserts, embroidery. The pattern on the fabric can be as follows: cage, roosters, flowers, plants.

It's no secret that the style is created by the details, especially the classic style. The window decoration in the classical style is a whole science, but in the children's room complex combinations and magnificent draperies are useless. Combinations of curtains, tulle or classic curtains plus roman will be beautiful and not so fancy. The main thing is to choose natural or blended fabrics that are easy to wash and iron.

Curtains should be traditional: fabric in a cage, a strip, with a floral pattern. By the way, you can use the classic technique and choose curtains and wallpaper the same tone and pattern.

In the interior of a children's room in a rustic style, textile occupies a special place, the main task of which is to create comfort. Therefore, you should pay particular attention to the choice of curtains, carpets, bedspreads, bed linen and pillows. Country-style textiles should be natural or blended; cotton or linen is best.

A good choice would be fabrics in traditional color, cage, peas, as well as rustic motifs such as roosters, trees and windmills. By the way, most of the elements can be sewn or knit by hand.

Bedspreads, pillows, furniture upholstery and, of course, curtains play a large role in children's rooms in the English style.

As for the curtains, the most appropriate styles: Roman, classic version of curtains. Curtains can repeat the pattern of wallpaper. Classic draperies can be combined with roman blinds.

Especially relevant sea ​​style in the summer, but no less interesting, it will be outside the holiday season, as pleasant memories of the rest.

Fashionable lambrequins and draperies can be used as decorations. The delights of such curtains are most noticeable on hot summer days. They will bring a breath of fresh air into the interior, create memories of the sea, the beach, seagulls.

Girls prefer a romantic atmosphere, so the curtains in the maritime theme should be chosen with the appropriate print: mermaids, fish, stars, shells.

Scandinavian style is deservedly popular. It is simple and at the same time harmonious, its colors allow you to create visually spacious rooms, even with a small area, because of the use of mainly natural materials, it is safe for children.

For the nursery in the Scandinavian style, multi-colored curtains and bedspreads are suitable - the main thing is that their design either matches or harmonizes with each other. Colorful rugs, bright covers for books, toys - all this will stand out against the light and create a special atmosphere for children.

Long curtains in the children's room are not safe for a small child. It can get tangled in them or used as a swing. The best option would be a short model up to the window sill or 10-15 cm missing to the floor.

Long curtains with curtains will well decorate the room of a teenage girl.

The first principle that curtains should be chosen is, of course, material. The functional characteristics of the curtains and their service life will depend on the composition of the fabric. All fabrics have their own characteristics, rules of care, as well as disadvantages and advantages.

Linen curtains have long been considered the subject of real luxury. In the end, even the pharaohs did not neglect such an ornament of their palaces. And today flax is considered one of the most suitable materials for creating a cozy atmosphere in the children's bedroom.

First of all, it is an environmentally friendly material that will never release harmful toxic substances and will fit perfectly even in a room for a newborn. It is believed that this material is able to absorb radiation emitted from household appliances. This fabric does not attract dust, and is also less susceptible to contamination. And even if some kind of stain appears on such curtains, it does not absorb much of the fiber texture, as a result of which it can be quickly washed off.

Such curtains perfectly complement any room, because they are considered natural “air conditioners”: in the winter they can warm the room, and in the summer, on the contrary, they create a pleasant coolness.

If we talk about the disadvantages of linen curtains for a child's room, there are not so many of them. Do not use aggressive agents to clean them. This material can also "sit down" after the first wash. In addition, ironing curtains for flax is not so easy.

This fabric is quite inexpensive, like linen, organza, and calico, natural and safe. A great option for a children's bedroom. Curtains easy to wash, iron and dry. They do not attract dust, but dirt can penetrate deep enough into them. In addition, cotton is prone to rapid fading of shades under the influence of ultraviolet rays and frequent washing. You can find curtains from a mixture of cotton and synthetic ingredients. They are not so prone to fading and do not sit down.

Of course, it is very difficult to argue with the fact that silk looks great and very elegant. But it is unlikely that a child’s room requires so much chic and glitter, where a child at any moment may step on the curtains, spill some paint on them or somehow spoil them.

Wool fibers are very susceptible to stretching, with pellets appearing on them with frequent washing.Therefore, lining is always used for silk and wool curtains. It is unlikely that there is a parent who is willing to spend a fortune looking at curtains made from such "fancy" materials. This option is definitely not for the children's room.

Recently, bamboo fiber curtains have become increasingly popular. For the children's room, they are perfect. In the assortment you can find the most suitable colors that perfectly complement the atmosphere of the children's room.

Choosing curtains for the children's room, first of all, you need to pay attention to the naturalness of the fabric. This is what bamboo fiber has. Curtains perfectly hold back the sun's rays, so that the child will sleep well every day. In addition, they do not gather dust and do not accumulate static electricity.

If you need to choose high-quality, inexpensive and at the same time practical curtains in the nursery, it is better to pay attention to the samples of mixed fabrics. This is a relatively new group of curtains that are made by mixing natural and synthetic components. For the safety of children, it is important to pay attention to the percentage of these components.

Of course, the ideal option is to buy curtains with a minimum percentage of synthetic fibers, for example, a veil. On the one hand, such curtains will have the same parameters as natural fabrics. But, on the other hand, it will be much easier to care for them. In addition, the addition of polyester, acrylic or nylon allows the curtains to retain their original shape.

Choosing the color of the curtains, you should pay attention to the location of the children's room: if the windows look on the sunny side, it is better to prefer cold shades, otherwise - choose a fabric of warm sunny colors. When choosing a print, you need to pay attention to the design of the walls, because they occupy the largest surface area in the whole room. Therefore, curtains must be in harmony with this surface.

If the walls are decorated with children's drawings or pasted bright wallpaper, repeat the same pattern on the curtains is not desirable. In this case, it is best to choose quieter monaural curtains that will maintain balance and harmony in the nursery.

There is no need to choose bright shimmering shades that can scare a child away and even negatively affect his nervous system.

Many parents try to choose curtains with images of animals or cartoon characters. In this case, it is better to think about how they can be changed when the child gets older.

The optimal solution for any child will be the following color options:

• A simple small pattern or bright detail (letters, numbers, toys, animals, with stars, with owls, cars, with giraffes, polka-dotted) on a white or creamy background;
• Natural colors (green, yellow, turquoise, white, blue, orange, bright, multi-colored);
• Lighter shades of natural colors (salad, lemon, blue, pink);
• Bright patterns, contrasting with a monochrome curtain of rich color (for quiet children);
• Look great in the interior of children's curtains with stripes or polka dots. In addition, the curtains with a vertical stripe will visually make the ceiling higher, and from the horizontal - the walls are wider.

Choosing curtains in the nursery is not as difficult as it may seem. The main thing - do not forget to pay attention to the composition of tissues and their characteristics.

If desired, any curtains can be decorated with all sorts of additional elements. It can be clips, hooks, applications with velcro, which help to develop imagination. Fairy-tale characters, animals, stars, glowing at night and acting as a nightlight - so you can vary the curtains in the nursery.

Children love bright and clean shades, large patterns and simple patterns that evoke positive associations.That is why the choice of curtains for a child's room is a little different from the principles of choosing curtains in other rooms.

The interior of the room is very important for a child of any age. In the end, his own corner - this is exactly the place where the child will spend the most free time. In his room, the child does his homework, leads his friends there, spends his free time from school, kindergarten or walking down the street. One way or another, his mood partly depends on his surroundings.

Therefore, it is important for parents to ensure that all components of the interior of the children's bedroom help the child develop and maintain a good mood. One of the components of the cozy atmosphere of a child's room are curtains. You can choose colorful wallpapers, comfortable and safe furniture, bright lighting and lots of toys. But without curtains composition will not look complete.

When choosing curtains, it is important to consider the following:

• Easy maintenance and durability. Curtains for the nursery need to be washed as often as possible, the abundance of fabric does not harm the health of the child, but this complicates the life of his mother. To simplify the care of the curtains, they should be simple style and made of thick, high-quality, lint-free fabric.

• Natural materials. It is best to choose linen and cotton curtains, they collect less dust.

• Fireproof curtains. Even if the child does not conduct experiments in the room, it is better to make sure that all the materials in the nursery are not flammable.

• Light or bright shades. It is better to install a double cornice so that you can hang two pairs of curtains: thick and translucent. Teens often choose darker shades for curtains, but for toddlers and schoolchildren, parents select curtains of more positive colors.

• Simple and intuitive design or pattern. The choice of design depends on the interests of the child or the sex of the child, although it is not necessary for girls to hang curtains with dolls, and boys for cars. If the child can already express their views, be sure to listen to him. Perhaps children dream of curtains with animals, cars and cartoon characters, and maybe not.

There are some pitfalls: the brighter and more memorable curtains, the faster they become boring for children. An alternative may be curtains with abstract patterns that will promote the development of imagination in children.

• Simple style. Of course, if you wish, you can also hang multi-layered curtains, but they are harder to care for, and the price is much higher than that of simple ones. It is best to focus on simple and smooth curtains and laconic clips.

• Compliance with the general interior. It is very interesting when the curtains are made from the same material as the blanket or upholstery. You can also choose curtains that match the wallpaper (or a couple of shades lighter / darker), or with a similar pattern.

• Additional terms. In the nursery, strong eaves and brackets are needed so that even in the midst of the game the child cannot destroy the structure of the curtains. In a small children's room it is better not to use sharp holders, as well as small accessories that can be swallowed. If the child is small, it is better to abandon the wicker curtains.

Universal design for the boy will be curtains with the following image:

• cars;
• motorcycles;
• western and cowboy style;
• pirate ships, flags, sailboats;
• helicopters, airplanes;
• spaceships;
• sport.

Naturally, the design of curtains should be chosen in accordance with the tastes of the owner of the room and taking into account already existing interior items. Good curtains and simple fabrics for Roman curtains - for example, green, if the room is decorated in the style of a safari or dark blue for the interior of the pirate.

You can use a photo print for curtains in the nursery decor.

Curtain designs can use neutral geometric patterns, such as circles, abstract lines, vertical lines, cubes, triangles or stars.

A tartan cage, strip, abstraction, or starry sky are suitable motifs for curtains if a teenager lives in a room.

All sorts of denim, khaki, sand tones or coffee-colored colors are well suited. All textiles in the room should be decorated in approximately one color.

Curtains for children's rooms of girls can also be restrained, but still they are softer, more romantic and delicate in comparison with options for boys.

The following tones are relevant for a child girl:

• red;
• white;
• lilac;
• beige and creamy;
• apricot and peach;
• yellow;
• lime.

You can choose curtains decorated with images of cute animals and fantastic colors, fairies, princesses and heroines of popular cartoons, clouds, the moon, a smiling sun.

Of course, the theme of the drawings on the curtains depends on the age of the owner of the room, but the flower theme is suitable for almost every girl.

You can also use girlish neutral options: a pea, a cage, vertical stripes, or small hearts.

Of course, the choice of material for curtains and jewelery should take into account the child’s age, lifestyle, color preferences and hobbies. The task of choosing the most part lies with the parents, since the child, due to his age, cannot complete his preferences and present the final result. But you can not ignore his requirements - the child will have to live in this room, and this means that the design must be carried out in accordance with its tastes.

The question of choosing curtains will become even more acute if two children live in a room. Designers recommend choosing curtains for children of different sexes in neutral colors and in a laconic design with minimal decoration. Such curtains are equally well suited maiden and boyish half of the children's room.