Brown curtains: options, materials, color shades and design ideas.

Features of choice

How to choose brown curtains to highlight the advantages of the layout and bring the right atmosphere to the room? You should take into account the following.

• Dark curtains visually reduce the space; they have a depressing effect on a person. It is better to refrain from this shade for a bedroom or a narrow corridor.
• Light tones visually add space, give airiness and softness, especially if made of lightweight fabrics.
• Calm brown curtains become the background for other interior items, bright brown ones – an accent.
• For windows facing the southern sunny side, preference should be given to curtains made of thick material of a dark or cool shade of brown; to the northern, darkened side – from airy fabric in light, warm colors.

Types of curtains

A combination of different types of curtains, fabrics and decor will help to give the room a complete look.

Thread

Thread curtains with beads, rhinestones, ribbons, sequins will become a designer decoration for the window. The original way of using them is to decorate a doorway, functionally or decoratively delimit the space of a room (separating the work area of the living room or the bed in the bedroom).

Roman

Roman blinds – convenience and beauty in one thing. The advantages are in the compact folding mechanism, a large selection of fabrics and pattern designs, no restrictions on placement. They are appropriate in the kitchen, bedroom, and living room. They complement other curtains perfectly.

Roller blinds

Practical, stylish, modern – that’s all about roller blinds. A piece of material with a special dust-repellent impregnation is wound onto a roller using a rotating mechanism, as a result, the curtains take up little space and do not require special care.

Tulle

Due to its lightness and transparency, tulle transmits and diffuses sunlight, creating an airy atmosphere. It goes well with other types of curtains.

In the photo, light caramel curtains blend in with the color of the walls, floor and sofa, and harmonize with the wallpaper pattern on the wall.

Blinds

Blinds are common at home due to their practicality. Attached directly to the window frame, they take up little space, freeing up the window sill. Rotating slats regulate the density of the light flow. A variety of colors and materials (aluminum, wood, fabric) allow you to choose an option for rooms with any style direction.

Horizontal blinds visually expand narrow rooms and window openings; fit more harmoniously into classic, strict interiors. Vertical ones add height to low ceilings; look better in interiors in the style of high-tech, minimalism.

Photo curtains

Curtains with a photograph or graphic image on the fabric will become an accent component of the interior, making it original and attractive.

Double curtains

The design, consisting of two panels located one on top of the other, increases the functionality and practicality of the curtains.

Japanese

Simple, laconic panel curtains move horizontally, like oriental screens.

Curtain sizes

The area of the curtains, determined by the length of the canvas and its location, in relation to the area of the window frame, contributes to the final perception of the interior.

Short

Cover half of the window frame: the top (Roman, roller, Japanese, Austrian, French), the bottom (“cafe”, stagecoach), or the distance from the ceiling to the windowsill. They are distinguished by their economical consumption of material, ease of maintenance and practicality.

Long

Floor-length is a common option for window decoration. Brown curtains lying on the floor are the standard of luxury and prosperity; for elegant bedrooms and living rooms. They are made of soft, well-draped fabrics.

Curtain material

The composition of the fibers affects not only the level of illumination of the room, but also the health of the residents. Natural fabrics allow air to pass through better, accumulate less dust and dirt.

Fabrics for curtains

Curtain fabrics are single-, double-, and three-layer according to the number of thread weaves, which determines their density, and therefore strength, light transmittance and ease of care. They go well with other types of curtains.

Blackout

Blackout, which appeared recently, quickly took a solid first place in practicality and beauty among curtains. Their main feature is the ability to completely block light, which is important in regions with long daylight hours and a hot climate.

It consists of two layers: a decorative one facing the room, and an internal one, polyester, capable of absorbing sunlight. At the same time, the fabric is pleasant to the touch, resistant to wear and dirt.

The photo shows a minimalist bedroom in white and brown tones. The curtains are matched to the color of the upholstery of the soft headboard and bedspread.

Linen

Natural fabrics of plant origin will never go out of fashion. They perfectly complement modern, country, Scandinavian interiors, interiors in eco-style.

Velvet

Rich heavy brown curtains made of velvet fabric with a lot of folds, lying on the floor, bring luxury, softness and elegance to the interior.

Satin

Due to the special weaving of threads, satin fabrics have a noble shine that shimmers depending on the angle of view. Perfectly complements classic and modern interiors.

Jacquard

It has a special texture due to the separate interweaving of threads of different thicknesses, a complex pattern with an abundance of small details. Brown jacquard curtains – for aristocratic, expensive interiors.

Rogozhka

Eco-friendly, rough and natural, reminiscent of burlap, rogozhka fills the room with home comfort and simplicity.

Taffeta

This is a dense glossy fabric made of natural or synthetic twisted threads with a refined shine. Taffeta chanzhan of two shades creates luxurious iridescence. Minus – easy wrinkling with the formation of unsmooth creases and folds.

Fabrics for tulle

The main task of tulle is to transmit and diffuse sunlight, despite the large number of folds, so they are presented as light, transparent fabrics. It is worth paying attention to them when decorating a small window or bay window, so as not to limit the penetration of an already small amount of light.

Veil

A delicate airy veil does not block the sun’s rays, fills the room with light and lightness. Due to its softness and pliability, it is easy to drape, falling in beautiful folds.

Organza

Organza has a huge selection of textures: matte and shiny, plain and patterned, smooth and crinkled, printed, perforated, with sequins, interspersed with aluminum threads, etc.

Kiseya

Brown thread curtains go well with all other types of curtains. Suitable for modern interiors.

Types of fastening to the curtain rod

Fastening curtains to the curtain rod provides additional decorative options.

Eyelets

Metal or plastic rings inserted into the fabric at equal distances from each other along the upper edge of the canvas form even folds on the fabric, and when extended, add beautiful volume.

Velcro

The textile Velcro fastener, widely used on clothes and shoes, is attached directly to the plastic window structure. Convenience in the absence of loops and hooks: it takes little time to hang or remove the curtains. Suitable for light airy fabrics.

Loops

Even strips of fabric of a fixed length are sewn to the edge of the curtain, which allows it to move silently along the curtain rod. Loops look good on curtains made of natural fabrics in country interiors.

Drawstrings

A drawstring is formed when the edge of the fabric is hemmed in the form of a tunnel, and the supporting part of the curtain is threaded through it. Suitable for short curtains in the design of small window openings.

Tape

A wide tape with many loops for small hooks is sewn along the edge of the fabric. It has a special cord, by tightening which you can adjust the number of folds. The disadvantage is the large consumption of fabric.

Rings

With this method, hooks are attached along the edge of the fabric, and then they are put on the curtain rod using rings. The design is easy to move, but can create noise. The classic version is suitable for all types of interiors.

Shades of brown

When choosing brown curtains for a room, you need to remember what mood and atmosphere it will bring to the room.

Chocolate

Bright saturated brown color is effective in the design of strict, stylish interiors for confident and strong personalities.