Features of choosing curtains in the attic
It is worth considering some nuances:
- For windows facing south, use curtains with a special reflective lining that prevents fading and heating.
- It is equally important to choose a fabric that does not accumulate dirt and dust particles.
- For small attic spaces, it is advisable to use laconic curtains with a simple design.
- For sloping windows, it is better to choose curtains made of denser fabrics, since a powerful stream of sunlight falls on them.
Cornices used on non-standard shaped windows
When choosing a method for attaching curtains, special attention should be paid to the type of curtain rod. A non-standard product is selected for the attic room.
First way
Select a standard cornice and place it along the sloping part of the ceiling. This method can be used if the wall with a window opening allows the installation of a cornice. Curtains are attached to it with rings or brackets to ensure the immobility of the curtains. The grips help keep the curtains open. Choose textiles for drapery from medium and low density fabrics.
Second way
Ceiling hooks for curtains. The convenience of fastening is that it allows you to repeat the shape of any opening or arch. The number of hooks and the distance between them is selected taking into account the style and density of the curtains. The heavier the fabric, the larger the point hooks should be and, conversely, small holders are suitable for tulle or organza. A stationary curtain can be held open with grips or fixed holders.
Dot hooks attach to the curtain through loops that can be sewn or cut through. Holes with a large diameter for eyelets can be made on curtains made of thick fabric. Loops that are sewn to fabrics can be used for both light and thicker fabrics.
The material for the loops can be selected from curtain fabric, satin, silk, braid. It is also possible to use loops with clips that do not need to be sewn and you can change the number and location.
Loops for curtains are selected taking into account the style of the room and in accordance with the colors in the interior.
Third way
Baguettes that are installed under the ceiling. This fastener is easiest to use for attic windows, even with a short distance from the top of the eaves to the ceiling. Ceiling cornices can be used when decorating an attic in a classic style.
Curtain braid with loops is sewn to the curtains on the reverse side. Hooks are attached to them. They will move along the runners of the cornice. A plastic baguette will disguise the top of the hailstone and the fasteners.
Fourth method
Window openings with complex geometry in the form of a triangle, irregular rectangle, oval, or windows with a transom can be draped with pleated curtains or blinds. Due to design features such as springs and adjusting ropes, the curtains can be fixed in the shape of a triangle and the curtains will not sag. The product can be adjusted manually or using the control panel.
Types of curtains for attics
There are many designs to choose from. Among them you can always find something suitable to your taste.
Blinds
They transmit sunlight perfectly or completely block it. Quite often, both horizontal and vertical lamellas of various colors and shades are used. Also, for attics, pleated curtains with a special coating are chosen to create a reflective effect.
See also a selection of photos of blinds for non-standard windows.
Roman
Laconic and compact. They can be made of thick or translucent fabrics, plain or decorated with a wide variety of prints.
The photo shows a rustic style bedroom and beige Roman blinds on the attic windows.
Rolled
Allows you to save space in the room. They are easily attached to the frame and make it possible to freely adjust the level of illumination in the room.
Check out other interior design ideas with roller blinds.
Curtains (tulle, veil, etc.)
They make the interior elegant and give it some zest. Sometimes they are supplemented with holders, decorative tiebacks or other accessories that add even more originality to the curtains.
The photo shows the bedroom interior and skylights with light curtains.
Curtains
They will create a warm and cozy atmosphere and are an ideal option for decorating an attic space. In addition, traditional curtains go well with other types of curtains. To hold them, special grabs and additional elements are used.
Blackout
Close the room from light and darken it by 80-90%. Perfect for organizing a day out.
How to hang curtains and curtains on non-standard windows
When designing a window that is sloping or has non-standard dimensions, you will need a flexible cornice that can change shape to suit the opening. Profile curtain rods are equipped with fasteners that prevent the curtains from rolling down. In this case, you can regulate the degree of illumination by fixing the curtain with a holder or grip.
To properly design a non-standard shaped window, you need:
- choose a cornice that matches the shape of the top of the window;
- the shape of the curtains should match the shape of the opening.
This method of draping will add volume and light to the room.
A semicircular cornice can be selected for an oval-shaped window. Curtains can be held in the open position using grips.
Location and shape of windows
Despite the complex shapes, there are many decoration options.
With sloping ceiling
Curtains on a sloping cornice will look great. To regulate lighting, tiebacks in the form of ribbons, tassels or fabric strips are used. This curtain composition will especially emphasize the unusual shape of the slanting window.
Windows with bevel (sloping)
For such window openings, blinds, roller blinds and regular curtains made of loose materials are suitable. Fabric panels placed on sloping windows will create a very cozy and romantic atmosphere in the room.
Triangular windows
Pleated curtains or curtains with hooks, evenly distributed along one side of a triangular window opening, will allow you to decorate such windows without limiting your imagination.
Trapezoidal
Compact roller or pleated curtains are perfect for trapezoidal windows. When using fabric curtains, the main thing is to choose the right cornice.
For large windows
Curtains made of translucent, airy materials, such as organza or veil, on the ceiling cornice, when decorating large panoramic windows, look elegant and harmoniously complement the interior.
The photo shows a living room with curtains on the panoramic attic windows.
Arched window
The best solution would be curtains that are connected in the center of the upper part of the window opening. To complete the picture, be sure to use tiebacks.
Round
On such a window, any curtain options look organic. The only thing is that some straight models of curtains, when closed, will not be able to emphasize the original shape of the window.
Ceiling
Transformable ceiling windows in the roof are quite an interesting interior detail; Roman or roller blinds are suitable for them.
Features of curtains for attic windows
In the attic you can use small curtains Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
Windows under the roof, and especially those located on its slope, receive 1/3 more light. To make the room comfortable to be in, it is necessary to shade it. Curtains are used for this. However, due to the complex shape of the frames and specifically opening sashes, it is necessary to abandon complex compositions or lambrequins. It is recommended to use simple and functional curtains.
- If the window is on a sloped roof, traditional curtains will not work. Then the curtain rod will be used at the top of the frame, and additional fastening will be needed at the bend so that the curtains fit snugly against the window.
- It is necessary to select the material so that it does not sag. Or use additional tensioners so that the curtains do not flutter, but are located quite tightly to the glass.
- There should be enough light entering the room: there are often many niches and corners in attics. To prevent shadows from eating up the space, you need to take care of the insolation of the room. Therefore, attic curtains must be removed.
- Attics often have an unusual shape. It is necessary to select decorative elements in such a way as to emphasize the advantageous aspects of the room and hide or interestingly play up the disadvantages. Everything should be aesthetically pleasing.
- It is important to take into account the style of room design: for modern trends such as modern or high-tech, roller blinds, blinds or pleated are suitable. In classic and rustic styles, curtains are appropriate.
- Bulky multi-layer draperies are not suitable for attics. It is worth giving preference to minimalist curtains.
- The pattern on the canvases looks good if the attic has a children's room or plain walls. Prints do not go well with patterned wallpaper, paintings or decorative plaster.
- You need to consider what material the house is built from. For example, with walls lined with wood panels, simple curtains or tulle look harmonious.
Simple curtains harmonize with wooden walls Source chocolate-design.ru
Material for attic curtains
A huge variety of materials allows you to create an appropriate and attractive image of curtains.
Paper
Used to make pleated curtains. Original paper accordion designs are ideal for those who want to design a window opening in a non-standard way.
Bamboo
Bamboo blinds have an individual and extravagant look. This design of attic window openings will give the room lightness and sophistication.
Plastic
Plastic slats provide a stylish design and original appearance to windows of almost any shape. In addition, this material is durable and environmentally friendly. Blinds are very practical, easy to use, maintain and clean.
Metal
Metal products are durable, do not deform and are quite easy to care for. However, such models heat up easily. Therefore, they are not recommended for installation on windows facing south.
Fabrics (tulle, organza, linen, cotton)
Fabric sheets will give the interior a complete look. There are no specific criteria for choosing material for curtains. The only thing is that the density of the fabric will depend on which side the windows are located.
How to decorate sloping windows with curtains and curtains description
The material of curtains for sloping windows can be dense, heavy or airy. It depends on the direction of the style, the palette that prevails in the room.
If the design does not involve the use of curvy shapes, then you can hang pleated curtains. This is an original way to decorate a window opening. Can be used in styles similar to Japanese minimalism.
Bamboo blinds will add coziness and comfort to the room. They will be combined with flooring, furniture or doors. Natural blinds can be used in ecological or Japanese style. The slats are coated with a compound that makes the curtains resistant to moisture.
Plastic blinds will last a long time and are easy to care for. A large number of shades will help you match them to any color scheme.
Cotton, linen, silk or chintz curtains can be hung if fabric curtains are chosen for draping.
Slanting windows can be decorated with Roman blinds. They can be sewn from cotton or linen. A restrained color scheme will add volume to the room.
Blackout curtains are suitable for the attic if it is used as a bedroom. In this case, the material will retain up to 85% of the sun's rays and will not disturb your rest.
Ideas in different styles
Attic curtains should be in harmony with the overall style and interior of the room.
Classic
The combination of tulle with curtains will transform the atmosphere, add elegant notes and create an aura of comfort in a classic interior. To fasten such curtains, double curtain rods or clamps are used, and the original design is complemented with tiebacks or clips.
The photo shows an office in a classic style and attic windows decorated with curtains with tulle.
Loft
The loft-style attic floor should be well lit. Therefore, simple monochromatic curtain designs with a predominantly smooth or metallized surface are used here.
Provence
Light and airy curtains made of light fabric with unobtrusive floral patterns will perfectly transmit sunlight and harmonize with the entire interior of the room.
Country
Not too bright curtains made from natural materials look best. Calico, linen or cotton fabrics will help create coziness, comfort and a complete rural look.
The photo shows a country-style children's room with curtains on the attic window.
Minimalism
This style welcomes simple geometric shapes. Roller blinds or blinds will add completeness to your interior design.
Scandinavian
Light curtains or blinds in pale, cool colors will look good here. Metal blinds can especially emphasize the asceticism of the Scandinavian style.
Chalet
The main principle of the chalet style is the use of only natural fabrics. Such curtains will create a cozy atmosphere and fit perfectly into the interior in the spirit of alpine mountain wooden houses.
The photo shows a chalet-style bedroom and skylights with light curtains.
Window types
Most often in modern houses there is a mansard type, which is located in the attic. If you have this type of opening that is located almost under the roof, then it is necessary to eliminate the effect of oppression and weight, emphasizing, on the contrary, the lightness of the structure. In this case, it is better to use roller blinds.
The second type of structure is a cornice window. It is almost no different from the usual one, only it is installed on the wall directly under the roof.
The third type is called a transforming window; a photo of attic curtains on such a structure displays all the originality of the object. It can easily turn into a balcony with the help of simple machinations. True, the object will be very expensive, which is why it is not very popular today.
A very interesting type of skylight is the light tunnel. This design is actually a pipe that goes into the attic at one end and onto the roof at the other.
Designers have developed another type of window openings for the attic called extension windows. This type is very original. On the one hand, the window will look original, and on the other, a large amount of sunlight will enter it.
The last type of such windows is the connection of a standard window. This combination will fill the room with additional sunlight. Based on the named types of window designs, you yourself must choose the type of curtains you need.
Color spectrum
With the right color, the room takes on a truly exceptional look and you simply won’t want to leave such a room.
Beige
Conservative color. Curtains in such a noble, elegant and soothing beige color scheme create a calming and relaxing environment in the room.
Burgundy
A choice for a person with delicate taste. Burgundy curtains will bring special warmth to the room and evoke a feeling of stability and prosperity.
Pink
Gives the room a feeling of freshness, lightness, romance and adds optimism.
Blue
Deep color. Its association with coolness allows the use of blue curtains to decorate windows located on the south side.
The photo shows a children's room and a dormer window with blue curtains.
Blue
Frosty and pure like snow. Canvases of this color visually increase the space of the room and the height of the walls.
Grey
An impartial and aloof color that is not conspicuous, but which can be elegant and reveal itself through a variety of complex shades.
Roll cassettes on the sash
Cassette on the sash
The option is very similar to ready-made roller blinds from famous manufacturers, which we will look at below and its full name sounds like this. Cassette roller blinds with a spring inertial mechanism and “U” shaped guides for the attic window sashes. Wow. These products can be made to order. The negative point is that, unlike an open system, these products are significantly more expensive.
Video of cassette roller blinds for the attic
And again, a video from an online store, not even from an online store, but from a video from an online store, this is exactly what they have in their company logo. On YouTube they currently have about 2000 videos on their topic, and on the website of the online store ZHALYUZNIK these videos are posted exactly where they are needed, it is very convenient to use the blind designer. Watch the video and there will be no questions left.
Video: Cassette roller blinds for attic windows with guides (from the ZHALYUZNIK online store)
- Ready-made curtains Fakro, Velux, Roto
Curtain designs and drawings
Bright images and large patterns on the curtains can enliven any interior.
Geometry (stripes, abstraction)
Geometric prints are the hottest trend. Striped curtains delight with their aesthetic simplicity, and all kinds of abstraction always look original and interesting.
Ornaments and patterns
Unusual designs add beauty and homeliness to the room. This decor attracts attention and becomes the highlight of any interior.
Flowers
Bright and multifunctional floral prints will add summer mood, romance, warmth and comfort to the interior.
The photo shows the interior of the bedroom and curtains with a floral pattern on the attic window.
With photo printing
They have only positive characteristics. They can easily decorate a room and give it a unique look, perfectly replacing a panel or painting.
In the photo there is a bedroom for a girl and a dormer window with roller blinds with photo printing.
Prints
Large bright patterns, small prints or no pattern at all? It's not just a matter of taste and style preferences. Bright large drawings enliven the space, but at the same time they can visually reduce or overload it. Therefore, such textiles are appropriate as the main color accent in a spacious room.
Geometric prints are almost a classic, which will also help adjust the shape of the room. Vertical lines visually lift the ceiling, while horizontal lines make the room wider. Use these optical illusions to create the right shape for your room.
Floral designs will be appropriate in interiors decorated in the spirit of country, Provence, eco or even classic.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
It is curtains that allow you to achieve a holistic design of the room.
Bedroom
Any option is suitable for the bedroom, the choice depends only on the style of the room. These can be either strict blinds, Roman or roller blinds, or curtains sewn from flowing fabric, complemented by accessories in the form of tiebacks.
Children's room
It is not advisable to use complex colors and patterns. Canvases made from natural fabric in calm shades, with their elegant simplicity, will add tenderness to the interior, both in a room for a girl and a boy.
Colors
As you know, textiles can hopelessly ruin the interior, or, conversely, become a decisive color accent. Let's start with the most popular shade - beige. This is a universal choice for any interior style. Conservatism and nobility - these are the thoughts that arise when you see curtains in this shade. They emphasize coziness and create a relaxed atmosphere in the room. Burgundy is a bright, active color that has again been at the peak of popularity in the last few seasons. Textiles in this shade will add respectability to the interior. But you shouldn’t hang it in a small room; the active color will reduce the space even more.
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If you have a bedroom in the attic, try to include pink curtains in the interior; this calm shade sets you in a romantic mood and makes the room lighter and airier.
Pay attention to where the windows face. The south side can be safely decorated with textiles in cool shades: blue, light blue and gray will come in handy. For a large area, you can choose a deeper, rich blue, but in a small room it is better to hang curtains in light neutral colors: blue and gray. By the way, the latter, like beige, will suit any style.
Horizontal blinds
Curtain mounting options
They should highlight the appearance of the curtains and ensure comfortable use.
On the eyelets
Fastening with grommets is suitable for inclined windows of the correct shape, with a lock or an upper and lower cornice.
Velcro
Allows you to easily design complex-shaped dormer windows. Using Velcro, the curtain is securely fixed in the desired position.
On hooks
This fastening does not imply the use of a cornice. Wall hooks are ideal for lightweight curtains.
The photo shows a bedroom and attic windows with curtains on hooks.
Additional accessories
To beautifully hang curtains or tulle, you will need additional accessories. Draperies need cornices: simple or figured, depending on the type of room. For windows located on a slope, additional fastenings are needed: they will avoid sagging. You can use clamps when framing the window: then the fabric will hang in beautiful folds. For thick fabric it is better to use eyelets.
Roller blinds and other more modern types of curtains can be equipped with an electric drive. Then they will rise and fall using the remote control. Adjustment will become simpler and more convenient. This is especially important if the room has high ceilings or windows.
Lush tassels can be a highlight in window design Source hausloft.com One of the most practical design options for a sloping window Source www.bogdanski.com.pl
Decor ideas
Decorating curtains should be not only beautiful, but also functional.
Lambrequins
They will add luxury to the attic space. However, such decor can only be used if there are high ceilings and an abundance of natural light.
Tiebacks
For traditional curtains, tiebacks are often used. They not only create aesthetic folds, but also allow you to conveniently fix the canvas.
Holders
These decorative elements allow you to adjust the level of lighting in the room. In addition, when they are used, the curtains form a certain silhouette.
