Asymmetrical window decoration: curtains hung on one side.

Design recommendations

Asymmetrical curtains are hung in rooms of different widths, lengths, heights, and purposes. The main tasks of curtains on one side:

• add dynamism to the interior;
• hide flaws in the decoration;
• mask the asymmetry of the window or room;
• play up complex openings (loggias, too narrow, wide windows).

Advantages of curtains on one side:

• savings – you will spend less on materials, the work of a seamstress;
• ease of use – it is much easier to close, open, wash, iron;
• air circulation – nothing interferes with ventilating the room;
• access to the windowsill – if you use a curtain without tulle, you can take or put something on the window without unnecessary movements, without giving up a cozy curtain at all.

One-sided curtains on different window openings will look different:

1. A balcony opening is often played up by placing a long curtain on one side and a short curtain on the other.
2. Two windows on one wall will look good with one-sided curtains.
3. In addition to a Roman or roller blind, it is enough to hang an asymmetrical tulle of a neutral color – this will be enough to add coziness to the room.
4. When a tall cabinet, refrigerator or other furniture is located on one side of the window, a one-sided curtain is a real salvation.
5. An asymmetrical lambrequin will complement the composition on one side. The combination looks harmonious when it becomes longer closer to the curtain.
6. The curtain on one side can hang freely, drape, or hang on a grab – it all depends on the chosen interior style.
7. When choosing a violation of symmetry, it is good to support it in other details: furniture arrangement, an image on the wall, ceiling, etc.

The photo shows an option for draping two windows

How can you drape?

There are a great many drapery options, it all depends on your goals and visual preferences.

Standard for assembly use:

• curtain tape;
• wall tiebacks;
• magnets;
• hairpins.

The easiest option is to gather the curtain in the center, moving it to the side of the nearest wall. You can secure it with a grab, magnet, or clip.

You can adjust the amount of sagging yourself – the more theatrical you want, the greater the difference between the width of the top and bottom should be.

In minimalist and modern interiors, such assembly is not needed at all – just move the curtain to one side, forming soft folds along the entire length.

The photo shows a classic tieback with tassel

How do they look in the interior of rooms?

Before we move on to analyzing individual rooms, here are a few rules that should be followed in any interior:

• In small spaces, refuse dark dense fabrics in favor of light, flowing ones.
• Use additional darkening on the window (blinds, pleated blinds, rollers), if the windows are eastern or southern.
• Lambrequins and complex designs will make low ceilings even lower.
• In rooms with In the absence of light, warm shades look good, in sunny ones – cold ones.

Photo of asymmetrical curtains in the kitchen

Most often, a curtain on one side is hung in the kitchen – usually the left or right wall is occupied by a refrigerator or a pencil case. And the opposite side remains empty and requires decoration.

The classic version is a canvas across the entire width of the window, picked up on one side. Its advantages:

• easy to open and close the window opening;
• does not visually reduce the size of the room;
• prevents sunlight from entering in the summer heat;
• protects from prying eyes.

A plain, laconic curtain for the kitchen is an excellent option for a small area. It does not overload, but copes with its duties.

If the kitchen is spacious and you want to play up the window opening in a special way, try a set in a classic style. For example, a long curtain hangs on one side of the window, a short tulle or airy French curtain on the other, and a threshold made of the same fabric as the one-sided curtain. This option is also suitable for a kitchen with a balcony.

Have you made a dining table or an extension of the work area out of the windowsill? Combine a short one-sided kitchen curtain with pleated curtains, blinds or a roller model that is attached directly to the glass. Thus, there is no need to close the fabric curtain from the outside and the window sill will always be open.

The photo shows a one-sided curtain with a grab

Curtains in the living room on one side

Curtains on one side for the hall are usually used for window openings with a balcony door, double windows on 1 wall, asymmetrical layouts.

A one-sided curtain is often combined with tulle made of transparent chiffon, organza. Without this detail, the main room of the house does not look so cozy. Tulle is hung straight, across the entire width of the cornice.

For the curtains themselves, there are several options:

1. A curtain with a grab on one side, occupying the entire width of the opening. It does not look short, unlike curtains that start from the center and go to the side.
2. Two curtains at different levels, picked up to one side.
3. A curtain and a lambrequin made of soft fabric in the same tone, smoothly flowing to the corner.

One-sided curtains do not necessarily have to be picked up in the center, by adjusting the height you can change the design of the room:

• A fold located at the top, closer to the ceiling, creates the illusion of high walls.
• A magnet in the lower third of the curtain grounds the room, ideal for high rooms.

Bedroom Ideas

The first thing you need to pay attention to is the dimensions of the room. Curtains on one side in a large bedroom can be dark, thick, hanging heavily to the floor and even lying on it. They are usually combined with tulle, and a tieback with a large tassel will look spectacular on the curtain itself.

If the room is small, there are several options:

1. A roller blind or blinds on the window itself will protect against sunlight, and an airy, light, one-sided tulle will create a feeling of coziness.
2. A short decorative curtain to the windowsill made of blackout fabric in white or pastel shades and a long one to the floor will decorate the opening with a balcony door.
3. A plain, straight curtain made of natural linen or cotton will not protect from the sun, but will become a stylish accent of the interior. Suitable for poorly lit bedrooms.

Consider the location of the curtain rod relative to the ceiling height:

• An invisible ceiling rail will help make low walls appear slightly higher;
• A pipe curtain rod with curtains on rings, ties or eyelets will be a great accent in rooms 270+ cm high.

The photo shows light two-layer curtains

Examples in the interior of a children’s room

Oblique curtains are often used in children’s rooms. Their main advantages:

• a bright design element;
• excellent penetration of light and fresh air;
• adjustment to the layout, if one of the walls adjacent to the window is already occupied.

A composition with one-sided curtains looks harmonious, when the headboard is located between two windows, and they are hung with bright curtains collected from the bed.

A curtain hanging from the edge of the table-window sill will emphasize the work space and effectively zone the room.

To prevent the child from waking up with the first rays of light, complement the bright curtain with a thick Roman or roller curtain. Or, on the contrary, let the Roman curtain be bright, and the outer curtain – plain, neutral.

Pay special attention to the choice of accessories: for children, there are interesting grabs with images of favorite characters, in the form of soft toys, etc. They can easily be replaced with more universal ones as the child grows up, while saving on new curtains.

The photo shows an example of combining three materials