Window decoration options in children's rooms

When choosing curtains for a children's room, you need to pay attention not only to their external attractiveness. With the right selection, they can organically complement the design, and will also perform a number of practical functions. Therefore, window decoration in the nursery is not an easy and responsible task.

Curtains are the final element in the design of the children's room

Features of window design for a children's room

The main purpose of the curtains is still dimming the window from bright sunlight. A preschool child often has daytime sleep. In addition, during hot summer days, curtains can be protected from sunlight and provide coolness in the room. Therefore, it is extremely important to begin to determine the material. It should not be too thin to be able to perform a protective function. It should be borne in mind that very dense curtains can overload the interior.

The density and color of the curtains depends on the location of the windows relative to the cardinal points

The choice of curtains for the window in the nursery also depends on the gender of the child. For girls, you can choose a romantic style and delicate colors. You can decorate with bows or ruffles. The boy is more suitable for restrained colors and lack of decorative design. In any case, it is important to consider the temperament and tastes of the child.

Bright curtains in the style of pop art in the room of a school-age girl

Small print roller blind in teenage boy's room

Depending on the age of the child, drawings on curtains and decorative design are selected. If a young child will be interested in fairy-tale characters or airplanes, then a teenager is unlikely to appreciate such a choice. In this case, restrained colors and modern style are appropriate.

The location of the window in the room is extremely important. A nursery with a window in the middle does not require any restrictions when choosing curtains. If the window is located asymmetrically, this defect can be corrected. In this case, it is recommended to choose a Roman curtain, which in color will not particularly differ from the wallpaper. You can also hang a long single curtain and secure it to the side with a grab.

A one-sided curtain is also suitable if part of the window opening is occupied by furniture

Dense curtains made of natural fabric - cotton or linen are best suited for a baby’s room

Types of curtains for windows

A successful window design also depends on the choice of the shape of the curtains. In this case, the style of the room should be taken into account. For a classic interior fit ordinary curtains without unnecessary decor. For hi-tech style, you can choose roller blinds, and Roman ones will perfectly complement Provence.

• Roller blinds are well suited for a children's room, as they are perfectly adjustable and make it easy to darken the room if necessary.
  

  Roller blinds can be made of material of very different densities, on which its ability to restrain light flux depends

• Classic curtains are usually mounted on grommets. Hooks and rings are also suitable that make it easy to move them along the ledge.
  

  Traditional curtains are a pair of canvas curtains in combination with a translucent tulle

• Roman curtains are quite popular, as they can be used in almost any interior. With their help, you can easily adjust the lighting of the room.
  

  Gray Roman curtains made of translucent fabric look interesting in a room with a light finish.

• Blinds are not very practical, since they easily accumulate dust. At the same time, it is inconvenient to clean them. Horizontal blinds are more suitable for offices. If these are still selected for the room, they can be decorated with tulle. In residential premises it is better to use the vertical version.
  

  Blinds allow you to create the desired light mode in the room

The choice of colors for curtains in the interior of the nursery

The choice of color is important. Curtains should be in harmony with wallpaper, furniture and some decor elements. Not only the general atmosphere of the room, but also the mood of the child will depend on a correctly selected gamut.

Three-color curtains are suitable for the interior in any color palette

• Red is the color of vigor and activity. Do not abuse it in the interior of the children's room. A better option would be to dilute it with lighter tones.
  

  A bold combination of a red curtain and white roll curtains

• Yellow and orange cheer up, as well as visually make the room lighter and more spacious.
  

  Yellow curtains will create a modern and stylish interior in the nursery

• Blue is the color of focus, suitable for improving concentration and perseverance. It is considered a cold shade of color, which will give a feeling of freshness and coolness in the room.
  

  Deep blue shades are more suitable for a teenager’s room.

• Green helps to find peace and confidence. This color is perfect for hyperactive children.
  

  Any shades of green go well with a neutral interior.

• Lavender promotes creativity and helps inspire.
  

  A delicate lavender shade is often chosen for a girl's room

Stylistics of curtains

When choosing a style, it should be borne in mind that the children's room should be bright, spacious and not overloaded with decor details. Therefore, the curtain should be comfortable and functional, as well as naturally complement the style of the room.

• Modern style is simple and minimal. Plain-colored curtains and with a geometric print or embossed pattern will look good. They are usually mounted on grommets or rings.
  

  Laconic plain curtains in a modern style children's room

• Art Nouveau has clear lines and no frills in the decor. Art Nouveau curtains should not stand out from the overall design of the room.
  

  The interior of the room for the girl in the Art Nouveau style, in which white curtains are matched to the tone of the main finish

• Scandinavian-style window design means minimal décor for the curtains and the ability to let in as much light as possible. Therefore, Roman, roller blinds or blinds will harmoniously look here. Usually dominated by pastel light colors.
  

  Scandinavian style curtains are straight curtains made of natural fabric.

• Provence style will please lovers of quilling, lace and bows. Keep in mind that it is more suitable for a window in a girl’s room. Provence is characterized by light colors and drawings with a floral theme.
  

  Provencal curtains are often decorated with fringe, garters or pleats.

• Hi-tech is convenient and functional. In this case, roller blinds are ideal. The color scheme is achromatic (white, black, gray) or cold shades. A geometric pattern is welcome. This design is ideal for a teenager's room.
  

  Laconic roller blinds in the brothers room, decorated in high-tech style

Size options for curtains and curtains

The right size of the curtains can emphasize the advantages of the interior and hide the imperfections of the window. The size of the curtains should be optimally selected taking into account the height of the window and ceiling. The age of the child is also important, as young children can play near the windows. Therefore, they must be practical and safe.

While the children are small, Roman or roller blinds are the best solution, to which the kids cannot reach when raised.

Curtain length selection

On a large window or in the presence of a high ceiling, long floor curtains will look good. They can be fixed with hooks on one or two sides.

Long curtains in a girl’s room are often complemented by a lambrequin

• For a small window, curtains to the windowsill are suitable. Roman and rolled curtains will look good.
• For preschool children, curtains should be 10-15 cm higher from the floor. This is necessary for the safety of the child and less pollution.
• The window of the teenager’s room can be safely decorated with a curtain on the floor.

Short curtains open the radiator for better heat transfer and free up the wall for a desk

Selection of the width of the curtains

• When choosing the width of the curtains should take into account the area of ​​the room. In a small room, too lush curtains will not look.
• It is important to consider the style of the room. Volumetric pleated curtains are not suitable for hi-tech, modern and minimalist styles.
• If there is a bright and large pattern, a wide curtain with a large number of folds is not recommended.

Curtains in the nursery should fulfill their intended purpose, as well as serve as a worthy decoration of the interior of the room

A children's room is a special world in which a child should feel happy and comfortable. Therefore, the curtains in the children's room should not only harmoniously complement the interior, but also be safe and practical.

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