You want to add an original twist to the interior, and at the same time prefer comfort in everything. Then you should pay attention to Roman blinds. Moreover, if you are choosing curtains for a child’s room, Roman curtains will be an excellent option, since not every teenager is able to close ordinary curtains smoothly without tearing them or getting them dirty.
Roman blinds will be the optimal solution for a boy or girl’s room, regardless of the size of the room and the style direction of the interior
Hanging Roman blinds in a child's room is an excellent solution; they are lowered using a chain, do not reach the floor itself, this is very convenient when cleaning, and does not require scrupulous care.
Recommendations for choosing Roman blinds for children's rooms
It is advisable to choose models that differ not only in aesthetics, but also in practicality.
- Products made from natural fabrics such as linen, cotton, bamboo, jute, silk or wool are welcome here.
- For rooms located on the sunny side, Roman models made of dense blackout material would be an excellent option.
- For a nursery made in pastel colors, you can choose curtains in brighter colors; for a small room or a room with insufficient natural light, curtains in light shades are suitable.
The photo shows double Roman curtains in the nursery interior.
Colors and prints
The choice of color largely depends on the style of the room as a whole. The main tone of the window textiles must be harmoniously combined with the color of the wall decoration - in this case, it is advisable to choose not the same or similar shade, but just a contrasting one.
As for colors, the main thing here is not to give in to stereotypes. Do you think blue is best for a boy and pink for a girl? Modern psychologists often think the opposite, so pay attention to other colors. As for girls, they will appreciate any delicate shades, and if pastel and lilac tones are generally recognized, then all the others can also come in very handy. You can also choose almost all colors for a boy’s room, except perhaps pink and lilac, but less delicate colors are allowed and even recommended - give preference to sharper tones.
A Roman blind does not have to be a single color - it can be decorated with a print, but the overall palette should be harmonious, blend with the surrounding interior and not give the impression of being overly tacky. It is necessary to choose an image based on the age characteristics and personal preferences of the child.
A selection of photos for a boy
Roman curtains in a boy's nursery will complement any design idea. Plain products will mute an overly bright design, and canvases decorated with various geometric prints and designs in the form of animals, airplanes, ships or sports themes will be diluted with bright multi-colored colors and transform a calm interior.
The photo shows the interior of a nursery for a boy and Roman canvases decorated with drawings.
Installation Features
Roman versions are mounted on the cornice or directly on the wall. For large windows, use 2-3 curtains. Usually the installation and assembly of the cornice is carried out by a master, but you can try your hand. First, markings are made on the ceiling for the cornice.
Sometimes they purchase a ready-made cornice assembly. Therefore, it is necessary to note the level of fastening and secure the curtains using screws or self-tapping screws. For a tighter fit, Velcro is attached to the wall.
A properly installed cornice does not wobble, the adjustment mechanism works properly, without jamming.
In a children's room, Roman blinds create the effect of completeness of the interior. If it is possible to regulate the concentration of light, the child feels more comfortable in the space.
Attaching a curtain rod for Roman blinds is practically no different from a regular one
When treated with care, fabric models do not cause any inconvenience. Your child’s room will be cozy and comfortable if he makes his own choice when purchasing Roman curtains.
Design options for a girl's room
Here they choose curtains that will fit most harmoniously into the interior. More often they prefer models in pink or pastel shades with floral or other simple patterns.
Designer tips
When giving preference to Roman blinds, remember that this design is beautiful in itself, without unnecessary additional decorations. Various lambrequins and pendants not only overload the overall image of a room with similar window textiles, but often also do not contribute to ease of handling. For those who really want Roman blinds, it is appropriate to consider the option of roller blinds. The principle of operation is exactly the same, but, unlike Roman ones, roller blinds are not folded, but rolled up. There is a greater variety of materials here - in addition to fabric, bamboo is also used, and in some interiors such a solution will look much more interesting.
Roman blinds do not have to be hung on a special curtain rod - they can take up much less space if you hang them directly on a plastic window. To do this, the upper end of the canvas is sewn to adhesive tape, which is glued to the upper part of the window frame. This solution is especially relevant in a situation where there is a wide window sill in the nursery, because now it will become a full-fledged part of the room and an excellent playground.
In addition, many rich colors and shades that look gorgeous in daylight lose their brightness and attractiveness under artificial lighting, which can greatly spoil the impression of an initially interesting design idea. To anticipate this effect, get a piece of the fabric from which you plan to buy curtains, and study the changes in its shade in different conditions.
Examples of Roman blinds for a teenager
The choice of Roman blinds for such a multifunctional room as a teenager’s room should be approached very carefully.
For boy
Light-proof blackout fabrics or thick, coarse linen Roman blinds would be especially appropriate here. In terms of design, it is better to choose plain classic options in dark deep colors or products with a strict geometric pattern.
The photo shows brown blackout Roman curtains in the interior of a teenager’s room.
For girl
Roman curtains will be the finishing touch to framing a window in a room of any style. They combine beauty and practicality, and thanks to the huge selection, they allow you to play with color and choose a contrasting or softer color option.
Such curtain designs do not take up much space, which allows you to hang them above a table or above a bed, which can easily be placed by the window. They also provide free access to the window sill and allow you to decorate a room with a balcony.
We select curtains taking into account age
If the child is newborn or too small to offer their own version of curtains, parents choose the color according to their preference. However, if you plan to choose curtains for the room of an older child or teenager, you definitely need to discuss this issue with him. Firstly, he will feel involved in the choice and feel his weight in decision making. Secondly, it is the child who will spend a lot of time in the room, and it is important that he feels comfortable.
Don’t worry or interfere if your child insists on wild colors from your point of view. Roman blinds can be changed as often as you like, and when your child develops new interests, you can update the interior in accordance with them. If you consider the purchase of such curtains absolutely unacceptable, look for a compromise.
For small children, you can choose curtains in plain or soothing colors. As your child grows up, you can use your favorite movie or cartoon characters in your curtain design. If you don’t find a suitable print in stores, photo printing services allow you to apply any image to the fabric.
For a teenager, you can choose curtains with a rough texture, with a brick pattern applied or depicting graffiti. A win-win option would be curtains made from raw linen, as they will blend into the window while simultaneously serving as protection from street light.
Design ideas and patterns for curtains
Decorating curtains gives them an even brighter and more unique appearance.
- Geometric pattern (stripe, checkered). Makes the interior stylish and brings exclusivity to it. Geometric prints attract attention and become the most stylish accent in the room.
- Patterns and ornaments. They add interest and dynamism to the room and give it a stylistic direction and a certain mood.
- With photo printing. Roman canvases with images of transformers, superheroes, cars, princesses, cute cartoons or animals become an unusual touch in the nursery interior and form an exceptional and unique design.
Ideas for combining with tulle
This combination looks simply great; Roman blinds and curtains harmoniously complement each other and look very organic.
Minor Cons
Despite the impressive list of positive aspects of this type of space design, Roman blinds for children have minor disadvantages:
- inconvenience in ventilation: the overhanging curtain does not allow the window to be fully opened;
- difficulty in finding the required curtain sizes, especially if there are non-standard sizes and shapes of the opening. The solution to this problem is to sew curtains to order according to your own measurements or make them yourself.
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After some time, due to constant exposure to sunlight, the curtains may lose their color, and the curtain opening mechanism may fail.
Photo ideas in various styles
The variety of design solutions allows you to choose Roman models to suit any style.
Nautical
Products in white or blue colors, fabrics made of natural jute or bamboo, will be the most advantageous option for a child’s room made in a marine style. The corresponding print on the curtains and accessories will form a complete, complete design.
The photo shows a child's room in a nautical style with white Roman curtains on the windows.
Provence
Curtains made of natural cotton or linen fabrics with floral motifs, patterns of birds or animals are best suited for decorating this style.
Scandinavian
In such a Scandinavian-style room full of air and light, simple, elegant and light products without frills would be appropriate. They will especially emphasize the Nordic atmosphere and add even more warmth and comfort to the atmosphere.
The photo shows plain Roman curtains on a window in a Scandinavian-style nursery.
Modern
Thanks to their laconicism and simple geometry, Roman blinds fit very organically into a modern interior. Plain or patterned curtains, both light and dense materials, are suitable here.
Choosing curtains depending on the age of the child
The choice of colors also depends on the age of the child. For preschool children, it is important to have a variety of colors to stimulate the thought process. But on younger schoolchildren, on the contrary, the variety of bright colors has a rather negative effect, stimulating their psyche and promoting restless sleep. Let's take a closer look.
A correctly selected curtain is an indicator of true taste in style.
Roman blinds for newborns
Newborn rooms are most often decorated in light and natural colors. The room should be soothing, so the curtains are selected in pastel colors so that nothing prevents the small child from falling asleep and enjoying his sleep.
For a room with a newborn, the optimal solution would be double Roman curtains, consisting of two sheets - translucent tulle and dense opaque material.
For children from 3 to 11 years old, colored curtains are recommended, using various colors and prints, but in no case very bright ones. Choose intricate multi-colored prints on the curtains so that your child can thoughtfully look at them while falling asleep and waking up.
Geometric prints add originality and make the interior more interesting.
For schoolchildren
Schoolchildren over 12 years old can choose the brightest and most contrasting shades without hesitation. Bright curtains will have a beneficial effect on the child’s activity, the development of his imagination, and your child will really like a room that is in perfect harmony with bright curtains.
Bright yellow curtain with white garters in a school-age girl’s room
For a teenager
Modern teenagers prefer rooms decorated in a certain style. More often this is a room in pastel colors with a bright accent. Therefore, you can choose either curtains in soothing tones or ones that contrast brightly with the main color scheme of the room.
For a teenage boy, it is better to choose classic solid colors
Color palette
A competent color scheme is responsible not only for the appearance of the children's room, but also creates the right emotional comfort in it.
- Blue;
- white;
- yellow;
- pink;
- blue;
- green;
- black;
- grey;
- beige.
In the photo there is a nursery and green Roman canvases with white patterns.
How to choose by age?
Psychologists insist that the correspondence of the environment to the age characteristics of the child plays a decisive role in the formation of his personality, therefore it is unacceptable for him to spend his entire childhood in a room of the same style without adjusting it to his age. Roman blinds, as a relatively inexpensive and easily replaceable accessory, must necessarily meet the needs of the room owner at this particular stage of his life.
For very young children, too bright colors are unacceptable, as they do not promote calmness and sound sleep, which is very important at this age, so for babies, choose only calm shades. Preschoolers and children of primary school age think completely the opposite; for them, colorful images are very important as a stimulator of imagination and action, so calm shades are now needed only if the child is already hyperactive. For a teenager, bright colors again seem inappropriate; with some exceptions, he will also prefer a relatively pale palette.
Decor ideas
Canvases decorated with various decors, such as lambrequins, ribbons, eyelets, bows, tassels or fringe, look more attractive and give the room coziness, uniqueness and originality.
