Double Curtains: Classification, Materials, Styles, Patterns, Finishes and Choice of Shades

Features of room decoration

When planning the decoration of a room with double curtains, it is important to choose the right color and decide what they will go with: with the walls, with furniture or with decorative elements. Will the curtains be in tone or will they play on the contrast.

• When using dense and dark fabrics, it is worth considering the lighting and the size of the room so that they do not look too bulky.
• For small rooms, light materials in pastel colors are more suitable.
• When choosing, consider the color of the walls, and select curtains in the same range.
• When choosing fabrics of different colors, it is desirable that they match in style.

Types of curtains

It is the curtains that set the style of the window decoration and help to organically fit it into the overall interior design.

Roman

Consist of two panels and are controlled by separate mechanisms. The lower one is light, translucent, and the upper one is dense. These curtains are convenient for regulating the level of illumination.

The photo shows double roman blinds in the interior of the room.

Roller blinds

These are fabric blinds folded in two layers. By alternating the density of the material, for example velvet and tulle, you can create a “day night” effect in the room. If the interior is designed in a certain style, then there is an opportunity to choose roller photo blinds with a plot suitable for the decor.

Curtains

These are two pieces of fabric, one translucent and one darker. The bottom layer is made of tulle, and the top layer is a dark, thick curtain. With the help of double curtains you can regulate the penetration of sunlight into the room.

Pleated curtains

They are very similar to horizontal blinds, only the slats here are replaced by fabric that gathers into folds resembling an accordion. They perfectly combine simplicity, functionality and lightness.

Curtains (tulle, organza, etc.)

A two-layer combination of light translucent fabrics is used in a variety of stylistic directions. They do not interfere with the spread of sunlight in space. The folds look expressive and bold.

Hourglass

A piece of fabric gathered with a ribbon in the middle. This option is used to decorate windows and even doorways, and can be used in bedrooms, kitchens, and terraces.

Combined

A tandem of curtains and roller blinds will create the most comfortable atmosphere in the room. They will provide light or complete darkness to your home depending on your needs.

Types of fabrics

In many ways, the appearance of the curtains themselves depends on the right choice of fabric.

Curtain fabrics

Dense, high-quality fabrics are ideal for curtains. There are such types of fabrics as: blackout, velvet, cotton, silk, burlap, satin, linen.

Curtain fabrics or tulle

They have such unique properties that other fabrics do not have, these include: tulle, organza, veil, gossamer, mesh, muslin.

Design options

A well-thought-out design option will give the room a special charm, as well as protect from the sun and hide some of the flaws in the renovation.

Double-sided

They are very beautiful, provide good shading and have a long service life. When choosing them, you can experiment with the lining, choosing patterned, plain or matte and shiny materials for it.

The photo shows double-sided curtains in the bedroom interior.

Multi-layered

They will add variety to a boring interior and will become the final detail so that all parts of the composition look like a single whole.

Crossed

Especially suitable for the living room. They create pomp and are ideally combined with classic curtains, roller or pleated.

Design and patterns

Curtains decorated with a pattern can add even more bright colors to the interior.

With flowers

They will bring a variety of associations to the atmosphere of the room, be it the aroma of a fragrant garden, the subtle scent of spring freshness or the ardor of summer heat.

The photo shows double curtains with a floral print.

Geometry

Its beauty lies in its versatility and simplicity. Geometric prints are suitable for interiors from classic to modern styles. If you correctly match such curtains with furniture, textiles or accessories, they will become a real decoration of the entire room.

Asymmetrical

With the help of asymmetry, you can adjust some parameters of the room. They will add dynamism to any interior. If you want to visually change the character of the room, then with full confidence you will stop your attention on curtains of this type.

Patterns and monograms

Suitable for classic interiors in Romanesque, Baroque or antique styles. Such curtains will create an atmosphere of luxury and set a unique tone and mood.

Rules for choosing and combining colors

Well-chosen colors will help to hide, enhance or emphasize some details of the room.

You will also be interested in looking at a selection of photos of curtains of two colors.

Monochromatic

A combination of shades of the same color, differing in saturation. Such a combination can look no less bright and harmonious. The correct selection of shades will create an optical illusion and visually correct the shortcomings of the room.

The photo shows double roller blinds with a monochromatic color combination.

Complementary

A combination of contrasting, opposite colors. The ability to combine such rich colors will allow you to achieve an impressive result.

Analogous

A combination of two or three shades located next to each other on the color wheel. For example, purple with blue. A simple and original solution. Such a variety of colors will suit children’s rooms.

Table of popular color combinations

Let’s consider combinations of the most popular colors.

Beige, blue-green, pink, gold.

Yellow, blue, pink, light blue, black, red, yellow.

Blue, green, black with gold, yellow, pink, gray.

Green, light blue, red, gold, orange, white, yellow.

Universal color. Successful combinations are obtained with red, black and blue.

Lilac, black, blue, light blue, gray.

Olive, gray, white, turquoise, green, blue, brown, soft blue.

Yellow, black, chocolate, beige, golden brown.

Pink, white, gray, red, orange, yellow.

Photos in the interior of rooms

Choosing curtains is an important and responsible event. It is necessary to consider all the elements in the interior: flooring, furniture and even the style of the chandelier. A successfully selected design, shade and texture will help to transform an existing interior.

Living room or hall

Green is calm, harmony, it is the color of life and youth. With a classic style, long double green curtains will suit these rooms. If you are a fan of English interior, then it is better to hang curtains in a large white and green check.

Bedroom

They are most in demand in this room. A combination of curtains made of light and thick fabric will be the best option. If the bedroom is decorated in the Baroque style, then double curtains with a lambrequin will add pomp to it. Fans of strict minimalism will especially appreciate double Roman blinds.

The photo shows double Roman blinds on the windows in the bedroom.

Bathroom

If there are plastic windows in the bathroom, you will need curtains for them. The most suitable and simple option is double roller blinds. Fabric curtains can also become an interesting design element when decorating the “bathroom” itself. This gives the room a real chic, aesthetics and beauty.

The photo shows a bathroom with a window decorated with double curtains.

Kitchen

They can transform the interior of even the most modest kitchen. Such curtains are attached to a double-row cornice using eyelets. This design looks very elegant and is suitable for decorating a kitchen in all classic styles.

Children’s

A properly designed window space in a child’s room will provide the right lighting and form the child’s taste. Soft lines and colorful prints will create a fairy tale atmosphere.

The photo shows a design option for a children’s room with double curtains.

Ideas in different styles

The design of double window curtains is very diverse, you can decorate any room with dignity, so that it feels complete and cozy.

Classic

The characteristic features of the classics will be strict and clear lines with the correct geometric shape and restrained shades.

Modern

In such an interior, you can use double straight curtains: curtains on eyelets, Roman or roller blinds. In terms of color scheme, it is better to give preference to light tones: white and blue or gray with turquoise, as they will visually expand the space.

Provence

Beautiful double curtains in the Provence style attract with their rustic primitiveness and elegance. Small patterns – bouquets of roses, poppies or wild flowers – will add brightness to the style.

The photo shows double curtains in a bedroom in the Provence style.

Options for fastening to the cornice

When choosing a fastener, it is worth considering the density, texture and color scheme of the fabric, as well as the overall style of the design rooms.

Eyelets

Rings of different colors and finishes. Can be gold, pewter or reminiscent of antique bronze. Heavy and dense double curtains with eyelets have a noble appearance and retain even and neat folds.

Rings

A durable and long-lasting fastening option that allows you to create voluminous and beautiful drapery.

The photo shows combined curtains with the option of fastening on rings.

Drawstring

It looks like a “sleeve” at the top of the curtains. Suitable for any type of fabric. It will be an excellent option when the curtain is used as a screen for zoning the space.

Loops

They are convenient, beautiful and easy to use and allow you to choose curtains for any room. A great option is to hang double curtains on loops in the nursery, because they move quietly and silently along the cornice, thereby not disturbing your child’s sleep.

Curtain decoration

This is an essential detail to give the window opening its own special chic and gloss.

With tassels

An accessory that gives the interior design an incomparable charm.

The photo shows double curtains decorated with tassels.

With fringe

Suitable for those who want to highlight the window as an independent element of the interior. For those who like pomp and solemnity in the room.

With a knot

An excellent way to solve decorative problems when decorating a window. If you tie a high knot beautifully, it will stretch the window, while a low knot will widen it, and a knot in the middle will make the window opening smoother.

With a grab

By adding grabs to curtains, you can transform the decor in the room, change the proportions of the window and create a mood in general. These fasteners will help to update the slightly boring look of curtains, and curtains divided in this way will form more effective draperies.

With a lambrequin

A combination of fabrics with drapery. Suitable for interiors in classic, country, shabby chic, or art deco styles.

Ideas for non-standard windows

Curtains for non-standard windows should preserve and emphasize its shape. If double curtains fit beautifully into the window opening, then the appearance of the window will be preserved and natural lighting will not be limited.

Bay windows

If chosen correctly, they will highlight the advantages and effectively decorate the inside. To create a suitable atmosphere for the interior, curtains for the bay window made of airy tulle, double panels with a light pattern or lush Austrian curtains.

Two windows

A real find for the room. Many interesting solutions and accessories allow you to decorate windows so that they represent a single composition.

Attic

The main feature in the design of attic windows is conciseness. Therefore, it is not recommended to use complex configurations. Roller or night pleated blinds are suitable here.