Put new door, and is it asking for a new accompanying design? Or, on the contrary, do you want to refresh the old one, which is already useless to paint? Or maybe you just need to throw out the door, refine the opening and close it with a curtain? In general, there is more than one reason to choose solid curtains for the doorway (or light curtains directly on the door) hung on a solid cornice.
A bit in common
It should be noted that curtains for the door are an effective tool that allows you to create your own individual style in the interior in your home or office. The design of the interior space of the room with the help of a curtain on the doorway is carried out according to the universal canons of design adopted in different countries... The basic techniques, in general, are simple and are suitable both for spacious apartments of a modern layout, and for compact housing built 20 - 40 years ago.
Curtain-door
Curtain made of twisted cords with inserts
Is it really necessary interior doors? If the absence of those does not cause inconvenience, then instead of them it would be good to hang curtains on the doorway, namely:
- hanging curtains (see photo);
- 2 - 3 heavy curtains on the doorway;
- an exquisite designer curtain;
- combined curtain.
The curtain covering the opening (instead of the door) can be made of almost any material. The main thing is that the design in the form of a curtain on the doorway does not irritate the eyes and does not impede freedom of movement.
Do you need a door to the kitchen?
If it was possible to install an efficient hood above the stove, then instead of a door for the kitchen, a simple curtain made of hygienic material that can be easily washed will come down. It is even better if the curtain on the kitchen doorway tolerates frequent washings without losing its appearance, and can revitalize the kitchen and kitchen interior for a long time.
Victorian designer curtain
A hanging solution for the kitchen will work as well. At the same time, the material of such a "curtain" on the doorway can be almost any:
- synthetic resin tape;
- twisted cord (rope) made of white or colored polypropylene;
- twisted cord made of natural material - abaca (sesal rope), agave (manila), hemp (hemp), linen or cotton
- metal chain;
- combined "chains", for example, "wood + metal" or "glass + metal" or "plastic + metal".
All this is easy to install and just as easy to remove from time to time for cleaning or washing.
Combined curtain "fabric + chain pendants"
For a built-in wardrobe, the same solutions are perfect as for an interior doorway or for a kitchen. For a built-in bookcase-niche, the standard solution is curtains on the door made of lightweight dense fabric or translucent tulle. If you prefer a solid Victorian interior design, then heavy plush curtains with fringes and other delights will be appropriate. A structure made of hard fabric strips or a simple but stylish "sackcloth" can be used as a curtain for the doors of a clothing chiffonier.
It is appropriate to decorate a kitchen cabinet-pencil case with a variety of curtains - for each shelf its own. Various design options are possible, but in general there are no aesthetic restrictions. In particular, luck depends on your taste and ability to use different materials.
It only remains to add: your more or less voluminous cabinet-niche does not matter. The main thing is that the curtain does not interfere with the use of objects folded into the built-in furniture.
Curtains on the door
Large curtains on the doorway effectively complement the overall design of the room and, if anything, hide the aesthetic imperfections of the door. Even if you hang small curtains on a double-leaf glazed door, then they will add their own flavor to the general mood of the interior (see photo), depending on the color and texture.
Blinds on a double-leaf glazed door
It happens that in a room you want to radically change the style, but at the same time, it is still irrational to replace a door (for example, a balcony), because:
- the previously installed metal-plastic door will not fit into the new style in color,
- metal-plastic will not fit into the new style either in shape or in color;
- it takes too much money to replace the door,
- the door cannot be painted.
In this case, it is enough to hang curtains corresponding to the new design and hiding the "defect" old door... Sometimes the whole decoration is a light curtain (even a tulle curtain) on the same light (easy-to-assemble) string cornice. There are no style restrictions - door curtains are welcome in minimalist Japanese, luxurious Victorian, cheerful Mexican, and laconic Scandinavian interiors. In general, when choosing a curtain for "non-stylish" doors, focus mainly on its compliance with the new style.
Full-fledged, exquisite curtains for doors are inappropriate only for a kitchen (especially a small one), but if you are lucky to acquire a spacious kitchen-dining room, then the neat curtains on the door shown in the photo are what you need. And, if the door is more solid (or even double-leaf), then, perhaps, for its luxurious design, you will have to hang a new cornice. As in the case of windows, above the door, the cornice is placed above the opening at a distance of 7 - 13 cm. On the sides of the doorway, the edges of the cornice should protrude 15 cm plus or minus.
Do you want curtains for the doors of a built-in wardrobe, but doubt - is it necessary? The decision is very strongly influenced here:
- Your personal taste,
- general design of the room,
- structural and decorative features of the door to the closet,
- user habits.
Depending on the design of the room (room, hallway, kitchen), the curtain for the closet doors can be hung either on a special cornice or directly on the door frame. That is, the idea can be realized with little effort.
Curtain door
They are appropriate in any interior, so that they will not spoil even the exquisite Mediterranean or rich Victorian design. Art Nouveau (and also in a laconic Scandinavian or minimalist Japanese design) sliding doors- exactly what is needed.
Modern curtains-doors successfully complement the classic interior
In general, quite different designs fall under the definition of "Curtain-type doors":
- folding ("accordion") of rigid elements;
- folding curtain made of soft material;
- roll (roller shutter / roller shutter);
- sliding doors-walls (like Japanese shoji or fusuma).
Perhaps the least versatile are roll-up designs, since they are usually not very convenient for a closet (but quite suitable for a wardrobe room). In addition, the installation of a rolling door can be difficult and you will have to call a specialist. The rest of the listed "curtains" close the doorway of a room or kitchen (as well as a hallway, a loggia and a built-in wardrobe) rather reliably. At the same time, using them is as easy as using an ordinary swing door, and the installation of such a curtain can be within the power of an ordinary person.
Prompt service and quick installation of almost any type of curtain door today is possible in many medium and all large cities our country. Residents of the province may have to pay for the arrival of an installer or hang such "curtains" on the doorway themselves.
An entrance hall in a private house often combines the functionality of different rooms. Sometimes it is a wardrobe room, sometimes an interior corridor, or even a part of a men's office with a workplace or a women's "beauty salon" with a dressing table. There may be a pantry here for storing bulky things like a bicycle or a sled (in a private house there is not always a balcony where they are usually stored). In country houses, it is not uncommon for the kitchen to play the role of the hallway.
Curtains in the design of the seating area in the hallwayAll these moments leave an imprint on the choice of window textiles.
However, often the entrance hall is a room that, due to its location, most likely does not have windows. But the curtains are still needed in it, otherwise the room will not look residential. In this case, doorways or the door itself are decorated with textiles. In a private house, this is especially appropriate and justified by the atmosphere itself.
Zoning narrow corridor Today more and more hostesses prefer to sew curtains with their own hands - it's cheaper. In addition, it guarantees individuality to the interior.
What can curtains do for a hallway?
- Zoning the space by placing in a doorway instead of doors. It all depends on the chosen interior style. For many of them, thread curtains, or muslin, are suitable. A weightless, airy structure separates the hallway from other rooms, without interfering with the penetration of light and air. Curtains made of bamboo sticks look more solid. The curtains on the hooks are cozy and practical here. And lambrequins will hide the cornice and make the room higher. The conceptual laconic interior is also impressed by Japanese canvas curtains.
Curtains are able to change the trajectory of gaze and energy in a narrow, straight corridor - Refine the front door. Decorated with well-chosen textiles, it can become the main accent on which the entire interior will be "tied".
A clearly decorative, fundamental role in this hallway is played by the curtains on the doorway, setting the tone for the entire room. - Visually expand a small room. For this, light transparent materials, curtains of restrained models made of light fabrics are suitable. Such curtains for the hallway are easy to sew with your own hands.
Simple curtains are easy to sew with your own hands - Give the room height or volume. Here fabrics with a vertical or horizontal pattern in the form of stripes will help out.
Decoration of a boring corridor in an apartment of an ordinary panel house - note that horizontal lines visually expand the cramped space of tangled corridors - Protect from prying eyes, create an atmosphere of privacy. Therefore, if there is a window in your hall, there should certainly be curtains on it. Roller blinds, roman blinds, blinds will be good for him, asymmetric models.
For some cases, the curtains in the hallway of a private house are extremely important, especially if the doors are also a window.
What to consider when choosing textiles?
The main thing to remember is that the hallway is the place where dust and dirt accumulates faster and more often. Therefore, the curtains in the hallway need to be chosen or sewn with your own hands from fabrics that are practical to care for and durable.
Please also note that you should not choose long curtains (especially from beautiful expensive fabrics) if you have small children or restless animals (especially cats). The curtains will be endlessly painted, cut with scissors or torn with claws. The zoning of rooms with textiles will also have to be canceled and doors installed. If you choose a model with glass window inserts, small curtain-screens will suit them (they can be draped). Such screens are also easy to make with your own hands.
Curtains for front door as protection from light and prying eyes - utilitarian purpose, practical fabric When the window faces south, it is better if the curtains for the hallway are on a dense lining so that the main fabric does not fade.
If you are the happy owner of a large spacious hall, massive curtains, lambrequins, French, English curtains, which can also be do it yourself, and other complex curvy designs. But for a small room, such models are contraindicated.
Blackout curtain for the entrance door in the Provence style And of course, private house- this is the most suitable place for creating an interior with a rustic flavor: unity with nature is felt here to the full, and it would be a sin not to emphasize this additionally. If you decide to sew such curtains with your own hands, read See the article on rustic curtains.
Asymmetric curtains also look spectacular here.
Curtains on a narrow window in the corridor are illuminated by built-in lamps - a variant of asymmetric curtains What role does color play?
Color can fill a room with a certain mood and slightly adjust the nuances. For example, a cramped room with a small window or no window at all will become lighter if the textiles are selected in pastel colors closer to white, with a light transparent texture that transmits light rays.
Door decoration with curtains in the corridor of a private house If the window faces the south side, fabrics of cold shades will do (this will visually give coolness), if to the north - on the contrary, warm ones (to “warm” the space).
Most often, a hallway is a place where a person is for a short time. But here, too, it is better to avoid "flashy" color spots that hurt the eye even with a casual glance. Bright red curtains will get on your nerves (and even complete with other red decor even more so). Black will plunge you into despondency. Inexpertly selected "dirty" tones of any color make the interior look sloppy and dreary.
A blackout curtain on the front door delays the invasion of excessive aggressive chi energy Hallway curtains are a design element that can create a vivid impression on the entire home, because this is the first room a person enters. The main thing is to correctly associate their style, color and function with the rest of the environment.
Photo gallery of curtains for hallways in private houses and in city apartments
Beautiful stylish curtains that fit well into the interior of any room are the final detail in the design of the hallway, corridor, hall. They add coziness and sophistication to any room.
The choice of curtains for the hallway
It is necessary to choose beautiful curtains for the hallway, as their elegant appearance helps to make a good impression on guests. They are part of the overall interior and create a sense of completeness. They must be selected, taking into account the stylistic orientation of the room design.
Curtains in a private house on the windows in the hallway must necessarily be functional, as they create convenience, sometimes replace doors to another room, create home comfort, and protect from prying eyes.
Long options for curtains will fit in a large hallway with high ceilings, in which there is practically no furniture. You can choose curtains for a spacious hall with decorative fastening methods:
- Models with ties: original bows, cords, braid;
- On hinges (with open cornice);
- On eyelet rings that are threaded into the base of the cornice.
- Unpretentious curtains are ideal - without complicated ornament;
- Curtains with a vertical pattern are the best option for a low hallway. They will help to visually increase the height;
- Models with a horizontal pattern can be used to expand the space;
- It is better to hang transparent airy tulle in a narrow room;
- Curtains that let in light are a great option for a shaded hallway.
- Japanese curtains-panels are the perfect solution for any style;
- roll: can be plain or patterned;
- Roman blinds with horizontal folds - a stylish option;
- French curtains: allow you to create a more formal setting.
- Make the room spacious, light;
- Hide the flaws of the walls;
- Visually expand the space.
When choosing curtains for the hallway, which is small in size, it is important to adhere to some rules:
Hallway curtain models:
Curtains in the corridor
The corridor is the hallmark of the house. It displays the style of the entire room, gives visitors an idea of the tastes of the owners. The design should aim to create comfort in the room.
Correctly selected curtains for windows in the corridor allow:
When choosing curtains, you should pay attention to what material they are made of. Products for the corridor are ideal, which are easy to iron, do not absorb various odors, and do not collect dust. Curtains in a private house for a corridor should complement the colors that are used in the interior of the room. The ideal version of the curtains are models in soothing light colors, made of natural materials.
Airy tulle looks great in a room with small windows.
Stylish curtains for the hall: features of choice
When choosing textiles, it is important to remember that curtains should at first glance attract attention with the quality of the fabric, fittings, color, shape, pattern, ornaments.
Designing a private house often involves a window in the hallway. Several positive factors contribute to this. Firstly, the window is the daytime lighting of the room, which means energy savings during the daytime. Secondly, the window makes any room more complete and beautiful. Therefore, most of the hallways of modern houses have at least one window. It's not always the same size, but it's not that important.
Window decoration at the same time plays an important role for interior and home furnishings. On the one hand, it protects the interior space from "prying eyes", and on the other hand, it adds beauty and completeness to the interior. That is why we will try to choose curtains for windows in a private house, namely, in the hallway.
Peculiarities
To begin with, we will consider what properties the curtains on the windows in the hallway should have, then we will decide which of the existing options will be the most acceptable.
If the entrance hall is spacious, not burdened with various furniture, and a private house has high ceilings, long products will look good. In the case when the hallway is used, for example, as combined with the dining room, there is a corner for cooking, the curtains on the windows should be appropriate.
It is also important to pay attention to the style of the interior: not everyone is inclined to use long, heavy curtains, for example. Therefore, it is important to choose the curtains so that they are as functional and harmonious as possible.
Types of curtains
Such modern types of curtains as:
- Roman;
- Austrian;
- roll;
- blinds;
- thread.
Each of these types is a rather peculiar material for decoration. They fit both a small window and a large one with several wings. In general, it is worth talking a little about the features and appearance of each of the species; you can see them in more detail in the photo.
Roman
These are "sailing" curtains. They can even be made with your own hands from thick or thin fabric. The main condition will be their management. Roman shades are pulled up using a special small cable. They were called sailboats precisely because they, when slightly assembled and open, look like ship sails. These curtains are perfect for a small window or a rectangular window in a private house. It is the ease of sewing with your own hands that will allow you to achieve the required size.
Austrian
Another type of "sailing" short curtains that will look good in a classic hallway or in modern style. Such curtains differ from the Roman ones by the folds gathered at the bottom. Roughly speaking, this is a shortened type of theater curtains that have special round assemblies. Austrian curtains look good in floral colors, they go with a glossy dense fabric. They can consist of one or more halves. For example, one-piece curtains are suitable for a small window, and for a window with several sashes in the hallway there will be good option curtains from several parts.
Roll
This type of curtain is rather good from a functional point of view. As for the design, it is as simple as possible. At the top there is a special cassette with a roll on which the canvas is wound. Roller blinds can be either manually operated or fully automatic. The latter are ideal for a modern home. A special remote control is adapted for them, with which it is easy to adjust the height of raising or lowering the curtain. This is convenient, for example, when the sun is bright, you need to close the window. Besides roller blinds can be made of opaque material. PVC material can also be used for roller blinds. And I must say that for a non-residential hallway to a private house, this is a normal budget option.
Of course, there are more expensive examples among roller blinds, when the canvases are made from natural or expensive synthetic fabrics. And plus an automated control system. All this naturally affects the price.
Blinds
This is 90% hit for a hallway in a private house. The advantages of blinds are simply invaluable, especially if the window is located near the door. Long massive fabric curtains can collect street dust and get dirty quickly. With blinds, the situation is much simpler. This type of curtain is easy to clean, easy to clean, and most importantly, it has several design options and just an incredible amount of colors and materials. Blinds can be vertical or horizontal. For their production, both light metal and wood, bamboo and even plastic are used. And vertical blinds can be covered with fabrics of different textures and colors. This is the best option in the hallway, which does not bear any load, except as a meeting place and wires for guests. However, in this case, you need to be careful with the choice of blinds and the repair of the room, especially in a private house. With improperly selected blinds, it is easy to go to the "office option", which will not be very comfortable for a residential building.
Stylish textiles are a great addition to any interior. The curtains on the doorway at all times complemented the houses of people of different incomes, decorated palaces and protected stone locks from the cold. A modern home is rarely complete without tulle, curtains and curtains on windows or doorways. They are also used for room zoning. Door curtains add coziness and a special atmosphere, and this is the final accent in the design of any living space.
What are the curtains on the doorway for?
Each owner decorates a modern house in his own way, and curtains play an important role in this. A hundred years ago, our great-grandmothers of different classes could not imagine a well-equipped house without velvet curtains or chintz curtains for the doorway. They did not always fulfill their function, but this was accepted, even if there were full-fledged doors in the interior space.
In Europe, hanging curtains when there are doors was considered bad taste, and this element of the interior either disappeared or came back into fashion. Most of all, the availability of decoration for the door depended on the style of the room - as part of the decor. Styles are unthinkable without curtains on interior doors:
- retro;
- ethno;
- country;
- eastern, etc.
V ancient Rome invented roller blinds on the door. In Medieval Europe, door curtains were a functional part of the interior - they were used instead of a door between adjacent rooms. In a more ancient era, well-dressed animal skins were used instead of textiles, which kept the warmth of the hearth. They were found even at the entrance to the caves of ancient people.
Later, multi-layered heavy curtains with lambrequins added lush splendor to the living room with high ceilings and stucco moldings. Competently selected textiles for a free doorway not only replaced the door, but also completed the interior design.
Today, blackout curtains successfully replace interior doors if they are temporarily absent. In this case, the curtains in the doorway perform several functions:
- serve as a visual barrier separating personal space;
- prevent drafts;
- protect from the penetration of insects in the warm season and from the cold in winter;
- complement the design of the living space, making the room more comfortable;
- zoning the functional space of a house or apartment.
A seasonal anti-insect curtain with a mosquito net or silicone hanging plates is a good solution for an entrance door in the private sector. Everyone knows that flies tend to get into a dwelling during the day, and mosquitoes fly in the evening. They do not allow to live in peace country house, but magnetic curtains on the door do an excellent job with this task.
Door curtains are used for zoning or delimiting the interior space. They hide what is undesirable to expose for public viewing.
Curtains as decor
Decorating a living room or bedroom with original curtains is not just a proven way to organically complement any decor. Well-chosen textiles for windows and doors will make the faceless interior more effective and memorable. A weightless transparent muslin will add lightness and airiness to the design of the room.
Tulle or curtains in a modern house are often separated by adjacent rooms, for example, an entrance hall and a living room, a kitchen and a glazed loggia. A huge selection of tulle and curtain fabrics of all kinds of shades and textures makes it possible to make the "decoration" of the doorway inimitable.
Do-it-yourself original curtains on the door - a lot of room for creativity in decorating the interior of any room. Before you start making a decorative curtain on a doorway, it is worth revising the ideas of designers in order to compare the style of your interior.
It is important to choose the material for their manufacture. For example, thread or rope curtains are strung:
- small seashells - for nautical decor;
- large glass beads - for a glamorous bedroom or oriental living room;
- cork plugs from wine - for eco-style;
- inserts from postcards or colored pictures on paper clips - retro or kitsch;
- a garland with small lamps - disco style or youth decor in a teenager's room;
- yarn trimmings, knitted balls and pompons - boho style or romantic decor;
- bamboo scraps on paper clips - Japanese minimalism;
- macrame knots are suitable for country style.
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Beautiful curtains with your own hands:
Attention: The interiors of adjoining rooms often differ in color scheme, so the shade of curtains or decor should be suitable for both rooms!
How to choose a curtain rod for a door curtain?
When it comes to the style of interiors and the harmony of decor, one cannot help but remember how to hang curtains.
- For rustic styling of living space, wooden cornices or baguettes are suitable. They are organically perceived in a house designed as:
- Russian hut or terem;
- in country style, provence and chalet.
- Chrome metal curtain rod is an excellent solution for a modern interior in the style of:
- high tech;
- techno;
- fusion;
- urbanism, etc.
- A simple white cornice is in perfect harmony in a modern urban interior with plastic window frames, blinds on the windows and plastic curtains on the door.
- A universal option is a 3-row ceiling cornice, onto which multi-layer curtains over horse and doorways in style:
- English classics;
- Renaissance;
- Gothic;
- baroque;
- rococo;
- empire style;
- bourgeois grunge, etc.
- A long cornice on the entire wall looks luxurious when curtains flow from the ceiling. In this case, the doorway is "lost" from the side where the curtain is. Today, the most fashionable is a cornice with a manual drive or a remote control.
Photo - 43 Decoration by curtains
Decorating a doorway with original curtains is a fascinating creative task. Hints and illustrations will help you right choice to make the design of the room exclusive.
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