What fabric is best for the living room?

You can radically change the overall look of the living room with the help of the right fabric. After all, this is the final element of the interior.

Organza

A strong, translucent fabric. It is made of silk, viscose and polyester. Due to its wide range and color variety, organza goes well with other fabrics and is an ideal option for decorating a window opening. It transmits light perfectly and creates coziness in the room.

organza tulle

Veil

It has the ability to diffuse natural light, so it is especially suitable for darkened rooms.

See more photos of veil curtains in the interior.

veil in the hall

Kiseya

It is used in the hall not only for window decoration, but also for dividing zones. It features high-quality ventilation of the room.

muslin in the hall

The photo shows a living room in the interior of which weightless muslin successfully divides the space.

black muslin

Chiffon

This fabric has different density characteristics. All types of this material create spectacular folds and drape well. Suitable for a hall decorated in a minimalist style.

chiffon tulle

Types of curtains

With the help of curtains, you can choose a lot of solutions from simple to complex.

Mesh

It can be large or small. When choosing these curtains, you should consider the degree of lighting in the living room. When decorated, it looks original and unusual.

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Web

Thanks to this type of curtains, you can originally decorate the interior of the living room. They look especially good in modern, shabby chic or classic styles.

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Rain

Translucent fabric with inclusions similar to fine rain. It will add a touch of mystery to the living room interior and protect the room from bright sunlight.

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Pleated

A fabric with numerous folds looks very impressive and elegant visually.

pleated curtains

Thread

They filter light especially beautifully and do not overload the space in the hall. They can be combined with any interior design.

thread curtains

Double

They are used to create unique images using several colors at once. Such curtains in the hall look much more interesting and original than ordinary ones.

See also ideas for two-color curtains in the living room.

double curtain

The photo shows a hall with double curtains on the window.

Sizes of tulle

The choice of length is one of the main components when decorating a window opening, which will allow you to change the shape and size of the hall.

Short

An original way to decorate a small room. The length to the windowsill is suitable for a hall in a classic, country or Provence style.

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Long

The most popular length option, looks sophisticated, visually increase the ceiling and the living room space as a whole.

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Design ideas in different styles

It is the window decor that is considered the final chord in the hall when decorating it. The main thing is not to make a mistake and choose curtains that will match the overall style and give the living room a finished look.

Provence

Home and warm Provence. Here special attention should be paid to textiles. Transparent white tulle with an ornament or a floral print is suitable for decorating windows.

Provence style

The photo shows a hall in the Provence style with tulle on the window.

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Classic

Luxury in a large hall will never go out of fashion. It is in this style for decoration that a curtain made of thin and plain fabric will come in handy.

classic style in the living room

Modern

Currently, this style is at the peak of popularity. Tulle flowing from the ceiling should also be combined with the overall theme in the hall and be functional and practical.

living room in a modern style

The photo shows a hall in a modern style with light curtains.

Minimalism

Restrained, black and white and cold minimalism. A veil tulle will be an excellent solution for a hall of this style.

minimalism style

Color scheme

When choosing a color, you can act boldly and creatively or give preference to more proven tones and shades.

White

A color that can fit into any interior. Visually expands the space of the living room, making the room more airy and light.

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Beige

Universal and natural. Beige tulle will successfully hide all the imperfections of the windows and walls in the hall.

beige tulle

Brown

Deep, rich and solemn. The brown color in the hall goes well with natural wood furniture and adds significant solidity to the interior.

brown tulle

The photo shows a white hall with a brown sofa and tulle on the windows.

Green

Noble in its elegance. Green tulle curtains will have a positive effect on the atmosphere in the living room, will evoke positive emotions and calmness.

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Lilac

This color transforms the room in the hall and gives it versatility and aristocracy. Ideal for classic style and light Provence.

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Pink

The color of weightlessness, lightness and romance. A hall decorated with pink tulle gives tenderness, warmth and comfort.

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Blue

Blue relieves fatigue and relaxes. This color is popular in living rooms in the Provence, chalet, shabby chic, rococo or loft styles.

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The photo shows a living room with windows decorated with blue curtains.

Drawings and patterns

A universal solution to any interior design issue.

Stripes

A two-color stripe will increase the space of a small hall, and depending on the color of the stripe, it can add playfulness or restraint to the interior. For a living room with low ceilings, you should not choose tulle with horizontal stripes.

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Lace

Lace in the hall will give it delicate romantic look, and also bring comfort and coziness.

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Flowers

Such a floral arrangement creates a mood, gives energy and freshness to the room. Floral patterns with curls are often used in the hall in the Provence, country or rustic style.

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With embroidery

Embroidery gives the curtains a rich and luxurious look. In such an “outfit” the window looks expensive, returning the interior of the living room to the Baroque and Renaissance eras.

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With a smooth color transition

Ombre effect, transition from one color to another. The modern trend will certainly decorate your hall.

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Options for fastening to the cornice

Every little thing in the interior is of great importance. Therefore, it is also worth paying attention to the types of fastening in order to properly hang the curtains in the hall.

Eyelets

Tulle on eyelets has more beautiful and even folds. The main thing is that this type of fastening should be in harmony with the general style of the hall.

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The photo shows a hall with tulle curtains on eyelets.

Rings

They can be matched to the general look of the room, combined with each other, choose the color and material. Accentuate the interior of the living room with classic tulle on rings.

curtains on rings

Loops

A convenient and reliable mounting option. Tulle curtains with loops fit perfectly into the interior of the living room and become original decorations of the room.

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Ties

These fasteners, thanks to their limitless options, will allow you to change the look of the curtains in the hall at least every day. You can leave the ties hanging freely, tie fancy bows or create your own unique composition.

tulle on ties

Non-standard windows

If you need to emphasize the original or unusual shape of the window, then in this case you can also safely use tulle.

With a balcony door

The design of the curtains should match the doors and not interfere with their functioning.

hall with a balcony door

The photo shows a hall with a balcony door decorated with tulle.

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Arch

This shape of the window opening is in itself a decorative element, to enhance this effect for decoration it is worth using tulle compositions. It is not recommended to use massive structures.

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Bay window

When choosing curtains for a bay window, it is better to use a not very dense fabric in pastel shades to add spatial depth to the hall.

bay window design

The photo shows a hall in a classic style with a bay window and light curtains.

Corner window

In order to give such windows a special sophistication and emphasize their elegance, you can choose a translucent weightless fabric in light tones.

corner window

For two windows

Two window openings with a pier or a room where the hall is combined with the kitchen can also be decorated with tulle, in this case it will be possible to avoid unnecessary clutter.

tulle for two windows

Combining tulle

Having good taste, you can easily give the window an authentic look using various combinations.

Roman blinds

In this tandem, tulle is designed to smooth out the small flaws inherent in Roman blinds.

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Roller blinds

While roller blinds protect from light, tulle curtains in this combination perfectly perform a decorative function.

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Curtain

This set will always be relevant and at all times. Thanks to this combination, a feeling of complete harmony is created in the hall.

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The photo shows a hall with a combination of curtains and tulle.

combination of tulle with curtain

Blinds

In order to remove excessive formality in the living room, it is recommended to frame the blinds with light tulle.

tulle with blinds

The photo shows a hall with windows, where light curtains and blinds are successfully combined.

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Lambrequin

Tulle should complement the lambrequin, creating a single whole with it. It is important that the colors and textures match. One of the most worthy options for decorating the hall.

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With a grab

The grab is used not only as a regular fastener. It can also become an indispensable accessory for a real masterpiece in the design of the window opening.

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Recommendations for choosing tulle for the living room

To ensure that the space does not lose its coziness, special attention should be paid to the choice of tulle.

  • It is better to choose floor-length tulle or even longer.
  • Consider the area of the living room, lighting, ceiling height, size and shape of the window opening.
  • For a hall with windows facing the dark side, it is better to choose translucent tulle in pastel colors, it significantly refreshes the room.

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