Having appeared on the market relatively recently, Roman curtains immediately gained particular popularity among consumers of various levels associated with the unique ability to attach curtains on the windows of various configurations. However, the advantages of the curtains do not end on this, but only begin, which opens the boundless possibilities for their use in the design of the interior of both windows and interior space.
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Roman curtains, their types
Roman curtains include a cornice and a fabric canvas with a special way. Inside the curtains are wooden, plastic rails or twigs, thanks to which even folds appear. The bottom of the curtain is equipped with a special weighting agent that prevents the curtains on the windy day and gives it a fixed shape. In this case, the opening/closing of the curtain occurs due to the tape cord passing through the rings specially fixed on the canvas, by means of a chain or lace, although there are mechanisms with remote control.
Currently, Roman curtains are available in 2 versions:
- Classic Roman curtains are characterized by the presence of horizontal folds that form only when lifting curtains, which are neatly applied to one another. When opening, the curtains are completely disappearing, turning the curtain into a flat canvas.
- Cascaded. From the classic version, cascading curtains are distinguished by the presence of horizontal folds, which are not dependent on whether the curtain is raised, or lowered.
Despite the insignificant differences, classic Roman curtains are still most widespread. However, the option with cascading folds only lags behind.
Advantages of Roman curtains
It is not surprising that Roman curtains are in such high demand, because they combine a lot of advantages inherent in both curtain curtains and blinds, among which:
- The variety of tinted gamut, since various types of fabric are used for sewing curtains.
- A wide selection of universal sizes that allow you to hang a curtain on non -standard windows.
- Resistance to moist conditions contributes to their use in the bathroom, in the kitchen, on the balcony.
- Compactness, since special cornices can be fixed inside the window opening, leaving more free space than ordinary curtains.
- Several models of cornices that differ in the fastening method, which allows you to hang curtains in hard -to -reach places.
- Simplicity of care - curtains can be washed in a typewriter using a delicate mode.
- The ease of control of the cornice mechanism, which allows to adjust the flow of light into the room by regulating the degree of opening of the canvas.
- The duration of operation lies in the prolonged invariability of the original shade under the constant exposure of sunlight.
Disadvantages of Roman curtains:
- Before washing, it is constantly required to remove the strips of plastic or wood inserted into the canvas, and before fastening to the cornice, return to the same places again.
- Curtains made of natural fabrics may well be shrinking after machine washing.
- For high -quality Roman curtains, the price will also not be small.
However, the disadvantages, given all the advantages of the curtains, are not of particular interest and seem insignificant.
Roman curtain fastening method
As a rule, Roman curtains are sold with a special cornice, which is very convenient in case of purchase curtains on a window of non -standard sizes.
There are 3 types of special cornices:
- Classic is a cornice for a Roman curtain with a width of 1.5 m and withstanding the weight of curtains 1.8 m long. The cornice is attached above the window, while the curtains will be located with the wall in the same plane.
- Mini - the cornice is designed for a straight curtain, since it is attached directly on the window frame.
- SKOS is a cornice used to attach curtains on the windows of attic type or any other geometrically irregular shape. It differs from other cornices in that the control mechanism can be installed at an angle of 45 ° C relative to the cornice. However, the cord should be located strictly vertically.
Despite the existence of special cornices, Roman curtains can be fixed on the windows using one of the following methods:
- Using Velcro, one part of which is fixed on the cornice or window frame, and the other from the inside of the curtains.
- With the help of a cake or sewn loops separately. In this case, you will have to remove the curtain, go through a round bar in a well -off strip and again fix it over the window or in the window opening.
- By means of a special tape containing a loop that is sewn on the back of the canvas. Fixation of the curtains on the cornice occurs using hooks. However, the hooks will have to be hidden with lambrequins, otherwise the Roman curtain will not look very attractive.
Thus, you can buy Roman curtains separately from the cornice or sew it yourself and fix it in the most attracted way.
Interior decoration options with Roman curtains
The functionality of Roman curtains in combination with simplicity and conciseness of forms is indispensable where ordinary curtains have no place. At the same time, Roman curtains can be used as an independent element in decorating windows, or used in combination:
- with tulle;
- with classic curtains;
- with lambrequin.
Particular decorativeness of Roman curtains give:
- scallop;
- ools;
- fringe.
The high decorative qualities of Roman curtains, along with unpretentiousness in care, contribute to their use in various rooms.
Kitchen
The use of Roman curtains in the kitchen contributes to a visual increase in space with the preservation of attractive design, which depends on the selected material of the canvas and the type of curtains.
For the kitchen, the dining room, curtains made of synthetic fabrics are ideal, since they are not so absorbed by odors as natural canvases, and also easily erased.
At the same time, the most optimal solution for the kitchen is the Roman curtains of the classic appearance.
It is quite possible to decorate a wide window with the selection of several canvases of the same, or different widths, depending on the idea.
If the sun does not look at the kitchen window often, then you can choose a translucent option.
In addition, the Roman curtain in the kitchen should not be plain, since the entering various kinds of drops on it is inevitable, and on a colored fabric or a canvas with a pattern, the spot will not be caught in the eye.
In any case, picking up the curtains into the kitchen, it is worth starting from the overall style of the room.
Bathroom
To decorate the windows in the bathroom, it is worth choosing illuminating materials so that the drawing does not swim in conditions of constant humidity.
At the same time, high -quality colored canvases look quite unusual, in general, giving the interior a completely finished look.
Living room
Despite the conciseness of the form of Roman curtains, in the living room they look just wonderful, especially in combination:
- with mild transparent organza;
- with curtains supplementing the color scheme of Roman curtains or contrasting with them;
- with lambrequin. At the same time, it seems that curtains and lambrequin represent a single whole.
Dense Roman curtains will hide from the constant peeping of neighbors from multi -apartment buildings located nearby, contributing to the creation of their own cozy corner.
However, light translucent curtains are perceived in the living room much easier, especially in configuration with various complementary elements.
Of course, the choice of a particular version of the curtains largely depends on the already created environment.
Bedroom
Calm shades of Roman curtains will help to bring to the interior of the bedroom a note of romance and peace.
However, when choosing a shade, it is worth considering the coloring of the furniture, since the same tonality of these parts allows you to achieve the most harmonious combination in the room.
At the same time, an interesting design can be achieved by combining Roman curtains with curtains, lambrequin or a light tulle.
Children's
The possibility of adjusting the height of the curtains is very suitable in the nursery, because the shattered children will not be able to accidentally break them off.
Colorful colors, images of fairy -tale heroes will leave an indelible mark in the life of every child.
When choosing a color, it is worth preferring curtains that support the main tonality of the room, and not contrasting with it.
In addition, it is better to purchase curtains from natural fabrics in the nursery, because children often manifest the most ordinary things.
Additional application
Roman curtains can be used as doors.
Again, you can distinguish between the space of the room to the berth and the recreation area or the office with the help of Roman curtains.
A flat sheet of a classic type allows you to arrange an unusual type of screen.
Thus, Roman curtains are quite widely used in the interior of the room. The main thing is to approach their choice and think through all the elements of future decoration in advance, and Roman curtains, the photos of which are present in the article, will help create their own unique decor of the room.
