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The choice of textile curtains should always be treated with special attention. Curtains for a children's room should not only decorate the room and create a cozy atmosphere in it, but also regulate natural light.
It is important that during the day the curtains allow the sun’s rays to pass through well enough, and when darkness falls, they hide the room from the prying eyes of passers-by.
Thick curtains are good for the room of children who need to sleep during the daytime.
The principle of choosing curtains
All objects in the room influence the development of the child in some way. Therefore there should be:
- aesthetically pleasing,
- practical and functional,
- environmentally friendly.
Based on these requirements, the decision arises to purchase short curtains for the children's room.
- Rolled ones are popular due to their simplicity. The use of tulle or curtains in the set gives them sophistication.
- A type of roll - pleated. They can be colored or plain, with a pattern.
- Roman blinds are ideal for a child's room.
Accessories
The choice of curtains for a nursery is not limited to canvases alone. You can decorate and sometimes completely transform curtains with numerous accessories that are in the catalog on the Ikea website or you can create them yourself.
For example:
- holders - loops that are fixed at the window and allow curtains to be folded;
- tiebacks are accessories thanks to which curtains are fixed at different heights to form waves;
- lambrequins - folds of fabric that mask the space between the curtains;
- kugels - voluminous hollow rings into which fabric is passed;
- svagi - decorative garlands that a child can make independently, for example, from a veil;
- ribbons – strips of fabric for creating bows, rosettes or ruffles on canvases;
- fringe - addition to the bottom edge of the curtains;
- tassels are a decorative element that is sewn both to the bottom of the curtains and across the entire surface.
Expert opinion
Olga Kovalenko
Since 2010 I have been engaged in interior design and architectural design.
When planning to decorate curtains with certain accessories, it is worth remembering that too many of them will lead to “overloading” the design and compromising its integrity.
Curtain material
Keeping the room clean is one of the conditions for maintaining the health of the child. The material from which the curtains are made requires special attention. They should be easy to clean, washable, ironable, not attract dust and be anti-allergenic.
The most suitable materials are:
- Linen – the addition of synthetic thread to this natural material makes it an ideal option.
- Polyester - with the addition of cotton is practical, does not shrink or deform when washed.
- Viscose is a synthetic material with fire-resistant properties.
- Tulle, chiffon, organza - decorative transparent fabrics.
Curtains for a girl's room from 3 to 7 years old
During this period, the room combines two functions: sleeping and playing. The question arises about creating security; it is recommended to approach the choice of design more carefully.
Roman and roller blinds are appropriate. An excellent option if you complement them with curtains made of tulle, organza, or silk. You can decorate them with decorative elements - frills, ruffles.
Choose the length to the window sill or slightly below.
Shape and size
Properly selected curtains for a children's room perform several important functions at once. The main ones are protection from the penetration of dust and dirt, turning day into night if necessary, additional ones are the decoration of space. You can choose from the following shapes and sizes:
- Classic - vertical canvases with a length usually reaching the floor. Such curtains are universal, made from any materials, can have different colors, textures, and are suitable for a wide variety of accessories.
- Italian - two canvases draped with folds. Such curtains reach the floor in length, and the junction of both parts is complemented with bows or large tassels.
- French - light straight fabrics. The fabric can be decorated with tassels, fringes, and feathers.
In order to close or decorate plastic windows, it is recommended to use roller blinds, Roman blinds, and Japanese blinds.
Schoolgirl's room
Teenage girls are impressionable and difficult to communicate with, so when choosing the style of a room and curtains, you need to focus on their desires.
For romantic girls, the classic design - Priscilla - is suitable.
If the desk is next to the window, then Roman blinds, pleated blinds, framed by airy curtains made of organza or chiffon are preferable: they are compact, create diffused light, and free up the window sill. You can put textbooks if there is not enough space on the table - this is very important.
Among fashionable and creative people, thread curtains are now in vogue. They are made from plastic or glass beads. They really look impressive on windows with blinds.
It must be taken into account that most of the time is spent on training sessions, so the color palette is important. Too dark or colorful will distract attention from the learning process.
Psychologists advise choosing light colors - blue, light green, beige.
Curtain design
Photo printing on curtains is a fashionable trend in children's interior design. The images of your favorite fairy-tale characters will surely appeal to both boys and girls. If you cannot find the desired character among the ready-made curtains, the curtain can be made to order.
The transparent texture of the material makes the image seem illuminated by light and adds a three-dimensional effect. In addition to images of cartoon characters and books, you can transfer onto a thin canvas drawings of beautiful landscapes, butterflies, hearts, flowers - everything that a little girl or boy will like. Such a curtain will look very decorative and unusual, complementing the interior of the child’s personal space.
Despite the presence of a pattern, a thin curtain will not be able to provide significant shading. Therefore, it is advisable to complement the design of the window opening with dim, light curtains.
For your information! Tulle with prints can be washed.
Boy's room
The textile design of a boy's room is different from a girl's room. The future man is growing - the environment should be conducive to his full development.
When choosing curtains for a boy’s nursery, the following factors must be taken into account:
- Age.
- Psycho-emotional development.
- Health status.
Curtains for a baby should create comfort, silence, and security.
For a restless, noisy boy, the curtains in the nursery should be short to the window sill, first of all, they should be safe and provide access to the opening to ventilate the room.
Decorations and various small decorative elements will make you want to understand the design or play. Therefore, the design should be as simple as possible.
For a quiet sickly boy, you cannot choose dull colors - colorful and cheerful ones will delight him.
It is unwise to choose expensive fabric; they will definitely draw on it or smear it with plasticine.
Styles
If you choose curtains to match the style of the room, then among the products you will definitely find interesting options.
Japanese
Japanese-style curtains are products that consist of linen (most often made from natural materials - silk, linen, bamboo and rice paper), a holding element at the top and a weighting material at the bottom.
Thanks to this design, the curtains compare favorably with other varieties and are convenient to use.
On Japanese curtains, any design or pattern is always bright and rich, so they are ideal for a child's room. There are products up to the window sill and to the floor.
Classic
Classic curtains are a combination of light transparent tulle or organza with thick light-proof curtains. Thin curtains that reach the floor or just up to the window sill diffuse sunlight, while heavy curtains darken the room for comfortable relaxation at lunchtime.
Classic curtains are an excellent decorative element. Such curtains look beautiful with accessories - tiebacks, pendants, feathers, beads and fringe.
Provence
With curtains in the Provence style, the room acquires an aesthetic appearance, which is very important for small rooms. For the canvases, natural materials are used in light and pastel shades, plain or with light floral patterns.
To recreate the Provencal style, they often take classic options - two pieces of fabric with hinged fastenings. For a small window, short curtains on a rod fixed in the middle of the opening are suitable.
Teen boy's room
Starting from school age, a boy can be involved in arranging his room. Teenagers have their own ideas about fashion. This is noticeable in clothing, passion for certain music and in relation to the interior. They prefer laconicism, functionality of the furnishings, technological innovations - roller, pleated and Roman curtains fully meet their needs. They can be of different lengths - short or elongated. This is convenient when placing the table near the window - there is a free window sill. The day-night pleated design will not distract attention to the street.
For this age category, it is important to choose the right color for the curtains, preferably one with photo printing or a plain color. Color can excite or calm, increase attention or, on the contrary, dispel:
- Red – tires, irritates, can cause aggression.
- Orange – inspires confidence and joy.
- Yellow – increases intelligence, speeds up thinking.
- Green – promotes concentration.
Having received the necessary minimum of knowledge from this article, you can safely go to the store and choose curtains for your beloved child’s room.
Color and print
When evaluating curtains for a child’s room, it is worth remembering that these products must be combined with the design of surfaces and furniture. Standard recommendations:
- If the interior has bright details, the shade of the curtains should be light or neutral, without patterns. In a design with muted wall colors and discreet furniture, curtains in rich colors and large prints will look good.
- The younger the owner, the more vibrant colors should be chosen for his room. Apricot and pink, olive and soft golden, grassy green and soft blue tones have a calming effect on the child’s psyche. A slow baby, on the contrary, will be cheered up by rich blue, sunny and dotted red strokes.
- The best prints on curtains for boys are pictures with marine, natural, sports or space themes. Girls will appreciate floral and plant patterns, images of birds or animals. In a teenager's room, you can use curtains with geometric patterns, views of landmarks or cityscapes.
