General recommendations for choosing
Curtains not only add individuality to the interior, but also perform important functions, such as controlling the level of lighting, creating coziness, protecting from sunlight and ensuring privacy. Correctly selected curtains can radically transform a child’s room, making it brighter or completely making it tasteless. Below I will tell you general tips that will help you avoid common mistakes:
- Use simple-cut models made of natural durable material that is easy to wash. It is best to choose straight curtains with eyelets and decorate them with grabs.
- Choose fabrics that will not easily catch fire (organza, veil).
- The color scheme depends on the location of the windows in the nursery relative to the cardinal points (warm shades warm up the northern room, and cold ones add freshness).
- The pattern or design should be simple (choose based on the age and gender of the child). So that the child does not get tired of the drawing with cartoon characters, it is better to choose curtains with a large abstraction, which will contribute to the development of thinking.
- The fastening and cornice should be strong, without sharp objects and small decor (so that the child does not collapse the structure during games and does not swallow decorative beads).
- Modern children’s curtains must necessarily match the overall style of the interior.
- Avoid complex compositions of curtains of various types. Instead, install a practical combination in the nursery, such as tulle and roller blinds. This combination lets in light during the day, and at night provides complete darkness in the room and privacy from prying eyes.
The photo shows a modern design of a teenager’s room, where roller blinds with an ornament and a children’s print on the wall fit harmoniously.
Length recommendations
Short curtains will open the radiator for greater heat transfer. They can also be used in a child’s room with a work area near the window. Curtains up to the windowsill provide easy maintenance and are safe for a crawling child who will not catch them while playing.
With long curtains, you can show your imagination, make them asymmetrical, add a lining, sew on decorative patches. But it is better to use them for older children – this will save your energy and nerves on cleaning. Also, thick long curtains will provide the baby with a sound daytime sleep, and light tulle will diffuse the flow of sunlight.
The photo shows an interesting solution for a small room, where a thick curtain together with roller blinds of a contrasting color protects from light and divides the space into a work area and a rest area.
Which types are better to choose?
The most A popular option is a pair of curtains with tulle. Classic curtains are easy to care for and wash, and they make it easy to regulate the level of illumination in the room. Plus, this solution will suit almost any style.
The photo shows a child’s room with straight classic curtains with many folds and additional niche lighting.
Roman blinds are suitable for a small children’s room and for creating a minimalist image, where the emphasis is not on the window decoration. Due to the secure fastening, the child will not catch the curtain rod. They look more beautiful than roller blinds, but are usually more expensive.
Roller blinds have the same mechanism as Roman blinds, but are rolled up into a roll. Due to the different patterns and designs, they can decorate the room of both a teenager and a toddler. They go well with straight curtains.
Vertical or horizontal blinds are suitable for a small room. They will protect from the sun and allow you to use the windowsill as additional free space. They look good with translucent tulle.
Combination – this is a combination of two curtains of different colors and textures. The usual combination in a nursery is colored curtains and light organza, but you can also combine neutral curtains with bright Roman or roller blinds.
The photo shows an unusual way of attaching classic curtains, which are hidden under a niche in the ceiling.
Tips for choosing a color
White will be appropriate on translucent fabrics or on curtains (as a background) for patterns and designs.
The photo shows a delicate decoration of the bay window with translucent short white curtains that match the bright accents in the nursery interior.
Yellow tones combined with white or beige will create a modern and stylish nursery interior.
Green in any shade (from pistachio to the color of juicy grass) will go well with neutral walls and bright decor items.
Turquoise color is suitable for a child’s room for both a girl and a boy. It goes well with a light wooden floor, brown and white accessories or an ornament.
Pink curtains will always look bright and juicy in a girl’s room. They will perfectly emphasize the gentle nature and create a romantic atmosphere.
Blue or sky-blue will add airiness to a small nursery, and is well suited for a sun-drenched room. Often used in interiors for boys.
The photo shows straight blue curtains and translucent white tulle, which complement the interior of a room for a school-age boy.
Deep blue is suitable for a teenager’s nursery, but not for a baby. When choosing this color for curtains, you need to choose light furniture and decor items.
What to choose for different styles?
Choosing curtains for a child’s room in a modern style implies ease of care and a combination of minimalist texture and prints. The color should be neutral and light, the fastening method ⎯ eyelets or loops. Lightweight fabrics, straight curtains and Roman blinds are welcome.
The photo shows a teenager’s room in a modern style, in which the roman blinds match the color of the furniture.
For a Scandinavian-style children’s room, curtains are distinguished by their simple cut, natural material (linen, bamboo, cotton) and the absence of additional window decoration with a lambrequin, fringe or lace, and the tieback is made of the same material as the curtains. The fabric should be light and translucent in white, pale yellow or beige tones. For protection from the sun, you can combine it with blinds.
To decorate a window in a classic style, you need to be especially careful – one mistake and the interior turns into bad taste. Choose straight curtains with tulle, or curtains with a Roman blind. When choosing a lambrequin, you need to remember that it will collect dust and will need to be washed more often. It is best to choose curtains in clean neutral tones or delicate natural ones (beige, brown, green, blue).
Provence style will be appropriate in a girl’s room. As a base, choose cafe curtains or short beveled curtains. But they should all be made of natural material with a floral or polka dot print in pastel colors, which can be practically combined with white roller blinds or blinds. If you use curtains, they can be additionally decorated with fringe and garters.
Curtains in a marine style should combine white and blue colors with translucent organza and twine tiebacks. A white lambrequin and other interior items will help to create a ship effect in the room. Often, practical Roman blinds are used for a room in a marine style, as in the photo below.
What fabric to choose?
The material for making curtains for a child’s room should:
- be environmentally friendly and harmless to the child’s health;
- not accumulate static electricity and do not attract dust;
- do not spread combustion;
- easy to wash and maintain a fresh look.
Flax or cotton are suitable from natural materials, viscose and organza from non-natural ones.
Treating the curtains with an antistatic substance will be a plus in the fight against dust and they can be washed less often.
In the photo, thick cotton curtains with an ornament protect the baby’s room from daylight.
Curtains for a boy’s room
For a baby under 3 years old, the best solution would be to choose cream, blue, pistachio, light yellow shades. From 5-6 years old, you can use a pattern and color to designate the nursery as a boy’s room. These can be photo curtains with a print of cars, space, ships. Curtains can imitate sails or a fishing net.
In a nursery for an active boy, it is better to avoid lush and heavy models with complex drapery, which will complicate maintenance. Short curtains, blinds, roller blinds, and Roman blinds will be a practical option. The mechanism allows you to adjust the height of the lift.
A large ornament, a check or a stripe will do as a pattern. It is better to choose a color scheme in pastel and natural tones such as green, blue, gray.
When When choosing curtains for a teenage boy, you need to rely on his hobbies and preferences. These can be laconic roller models without patterns or with emoticons, musical instruments, graffiti or footballs.
Curtains for a girl
For newborns, the best solution would be to choose curtains in pastel shades of pink, turquoise, lilac, beige and cream. To add variety to the design, you can trim the outline with a contrasting ribbon.
Curtains with ties and light drapery are suitable for a girl’s nursery up to 8 years old, which will remind you of princesses and their kingdoms.
You should take into account the color of the furniture and wall decoration, if the nursery is bright, then the curtains should be neutral and not attract attention with bright colors, it is recommended to use pastel translucent colors.
Curtains with a print, pattern and ornament (diamonds, polka dots, stripes) are suitable for a room of a girl from 9 to 12 years old. The shape should not be complicated by frills, it is better to choose simple canvases or roller models.
Strong eyelets, clips and ties on bows are suitable as fastening options for a girl’s room. In terms of color, it is worth paying attention not only to pink and beige, but also to turquoise, purple and soft blue.
In the photo, classic curtains match the color of the hanging shelf. When using rich colors, it is important to maintain a balance of shades.
How do they look in the interior of real projects?
The photos below are examples of the use of various curtain options in interiors from popular designers. Look at the options for decorating windows in children’s rooms and create the interior of your dreams.
