Since ancient times, it has been customary in houses to frame windows with curtains. These fabric canvases are designed to decorate window openings, bring coziness and harmony to the house. There are many types of curtains, they can be classic, Roman, Japanese, French. The number of material options for curtains and their colors is generally no number. But sometimes even all this diversity is not able to satisfy the flight of the owner’s imagination. If the design of the entire room is unconventional and non-standard, then, of course, only unusual curtains will help to complement and emphasize it.

An example of an unusual curtain

Mount

First of all, attaching curtains to curtain rods may be non-standard:

• You won’t surprise anyone with decorative rings and cords, but the curtains on clothespins or ties, as shown in the photo, are really original;
• If you sew on ribbons along the top edge of the curtains and fix them on the ledge in the form of beautiful bows, then the simplest curtain will turn into a designer find;
• All kinds of unusual clips, buckles and even curved cutlery are also used for drapes, as seen in the photo.

Materials

You can also experiment with materials for curtains and curtains. Here come in handy:

• non-standard fabrics;
• beads;
• threads
• old towels;
• tablecloths;
• bottle caps;
• and even plastic waste.

The main thing is that all this develops into a single unusual composition.

Kitchen Ideas

In the kitchen, curtains from kitchen towels or napkins will be quite appropriate. Skillful housewives will spend only a couple of hours on curtains made of towels, but they will be guaranteed a unique atmosphere in the kitchen:

• for such an exclusive, light or colorful towels with and without patterns are suitable;
• the upper edge of the towel must be bent so that the lower edge reaches the windowsill;
• the rolled-up fabric should be sewn to the rest of the fabric, and the seam line should be decorated with braid or buttons;
• thanks to the through pocket, the curtain is hung on the ledge.

It will take a little more time to make curtains from linen napkins:

• for each curtain, several napkins will be required;
• the upper one needs to be bent 7-8 cm, then to hang the curtain on the ledge;
• the resulting fold must be stitched and decorated with beads, buttons or twine, depending on the rest of the interior;
• the remaining canvases are lined up one after another and decorated with the same decorative details as shown in the photo.

With the help of old scarves, you can create a colorful and unusual composition:

• it is better to hang them on a cornice decorated with fabric or ribbons;
• shawls are fixed in the form of successively arranged triangles, forming as a result amazing curtains with assemblies;
• they have a small length, so they do not interfere with the execution of any kitchen work.

In the kitchen, if the dimensions and furnishings allow, you can also hang long curtains:

• if you take a long curtain over the width exceeding the transverse size of the window by 2-2.5 times and sheathe it with a beautiful edging, it will gather in beautiful free folds;
• to make the window opening even more attractive, if such a curtain is assembled on one side and pulled together with a decorative tape or tourniquet at the level of the windowsill or slightly higher. In this case, care must be taken that the unassembled edge of the canvas hangs strictly horizontally and does not lean towards the middle of the window. To do this, a hook or clip is usually provided, clinging to the tape, as shown in the photo.

Ideas for the bedroom and living room

Depending on the style in which the room is finished and the interior decoration, curtains can also have a different look. The main thing is to make them aesthetic and unusual. To do this, you can use any fabrics, decorative details and decorations:

• curtains in the luxurious living room can be decorated with embroidery and fringe;
• and in the glamorous bedroom - sequins and rhinestones.

You can also make the shape of the curtains unusual. Bored rectangular curtains in the hall can be diversified:

• triangular or wavy lambrequins;
• free folds;
• crossing the curtains;
• various draperies and garlands.

You can decorate the curtains to the curtain rods in the hall:

• cloth;
• ribbons
• bows;
• twine.

Taffeta curtains will look very elegant in the living room. This iridescent fabric by itself will make the window frame interesting and attractive.

To summarize

Creative personalities expressing individuality in everything, including the arrangement of their own home, are usually not satisfied with standard solutions. Therefore, even the curtains that adorn the windows in their housing should be unusual. The best part is that any experimenter who is even remotely familiar with the art of sewing can create such curtains. To do this, you just need to catch inspiration and create your own masterpiece.

The classic in the design of curtains is, of course, practical and universal, but it does not surprise anyone, and the eye does not rejoice at the boring picture. Both designers and those who create coziness in their own home, want something new and unusual. And there are a lot of options, by the way!

Ready-made curtains and curtains are easy to purchase in any store, but everyone wants to decorate their house (apartment) with exclusive models.

The main trend is to combine aesthetics and practicality! The modern design of the curtains not only performs an aesthetic function, but also hides the interior flaws, as well as improves it.

Professional designers will suggest ideas that are easy to apply to every person.

• Curtains with lambrequins. They were in fashion before, but having lost their relevance, they returned updated. Today, the ideal lambrequins - simple, light and concise. They no longer occupy the visual space with an abundance of folds.
• Combination of different types of curtains. Designers boldly combine roller blinds and classic, draperies of different styles and fabrics of different colors and textures.
• Direct vertical curtains to increase the length of the room. Such curtains will visually make the room wider and higher, the main thing is that the plain curtains start right at the ceiling and end already on the floor.

To decorate windows, you can use unconventional materials, a variety of shapes and mounts.

• Curtains on the grommets. Metal rings are threaded into the openings on the curtains and strung on a metal pipe above the window.
• Cool curtains from organza with photo printing. The modern way is suitable for those who can not choose the perfect color or pattern, sorting through different options for fabrics. You yourself can become a designer and make any photo printing with a beautiful view or a funny picture.

To make the curtains look fashionable, you can choose unusual ideas.

More creative!

It would seem that curtains are a rather ordinary and boring element of the interior? But no. You can come up with a lot of creative solutions.

These fabric canvases are designed to decorate window openings, bring coziness and harmony to the house.

The number of material options for curtains and colors is not a number.

• Educational curtains. Especially relevant for a children's room. Multiple tables, maps of the world or foreign words can be applied to roller blinds, and voila - what you need to remember is now always before your eyes. If you want, you don’t want, you will learn it anyway.
• Curtains for security. New from German scientists. The special fabric from which the curtains are created feels if pressure is exerted on it and transfers information about it to the control center. If suddenly someone tries to enter the house through the window, the owners will certainly find out about it.

If the design of the entire room is unconventional and non-standard, then, of course, only unusual curtains will help to complement and emphasize it.

• Blinds screens. LCD blinds can replace the TV, transmitting dynamic images.
• Magnetic curtains. A large number of magnets are sewn into the fabric of such curtains. With their help, you can create a perfectly even coating or, conversely, achieve the effect of crumpled paper, or maybe even create a real origami.

In addition to the decorative nature, they bring real benefits: protect from bright light, hide your personal life from prying eyes.

How to create unusual curtains?

Curtains from different pieces of fabric

Many housewives have a survey: what to do with the remnants of different tissues? One of the options is creative curtains, the main thing is to think through the final picture of what you want to get as a result.

It is necessary to consider and compatibility.

Length, color, texture and thickness may vary.

Well combined with each other:

• veil
• cotton
• organza

To facilitate the creation of a layout of unusual curtains, first check out the selection of similar photos on the Internet.

Today, the market has a huge selection of fabric from domestic and foreign manufacturers.

Outline the patterns on paper, taking into account how the shreds of fabric will be arranged. Specialists advise using large pieces of textile to make a minimum of seams on the product, which means not to burden it.

After the paper pattern is ready, you need to cut the fabric. We apply a pattern to the wrong side of the fabric, mark with chalk, providing allowances of 0.5 - 1 cm. Next, cut. Sew shreds. Iron the seams.

To hide the unpresentable “back” side, you can trim it with a beautiful lining fabric.

To facilitate your work, it is better to use pieces of fabric of the same size and shape - rectangles, squares, triangles.

You can make unusual curtains with your own hands, your creativity will be unique and delight the eye.

Denim curtains

The peculiarity of using denim for making curtains is that it is a very heavy fabric.

It is necessary to pick up a strong curtain.

Another important detail is the design of the room. Denim is a material that is popular in clothes, but is unlikely to get into the style of each apartment. Experts recommend the use of such curtains in the children's room or in the room of teenage children, as well as in the country.

The main advantage of this fabric is its density.

A denim curtain will protect the room well from sunlight, and therefore it will be ideal for a bedroom with a similar style.

As for sewing jeans curtains, patterns do not differ from working with any other materials.

For a change, you can decorate such curtains with various decorative elements (thermal stickers, applications, etc.).

Curtains collage

This option fits perfectly into the cottage interior. You can use postcards or your favorite photos. Suitable for the kitchen.

In the bathroom, such a curtain will look very unusual.

So, option number 1. We use a curtain net of bright color and postcards (or photographs) of a certain subject. You need to attach cards in several rows so that the grid becomes a border for each card.

You can control the length of such curtains.

Option number 2. Shutter-blinds: we use all the same photographs or postcards, white cardboard, wooden clothespins and cord. From cardboard, you need to cut out squares that will mimic the basis of polaroid images. We attach photos or postcards to them. Next, finished pictures need to be hung on a thread with clothespins. Pre-attach the thread to the window frame.

Sewing creative curtains

Curtains from tapes

Curtains made of ribbons are not only an original addition to the interior that will look good even in the most sophisticated living room or hall, but also a fascinating activity.

Moreover, the sewing technology is extremely simple, especially if your hand is already full.

1. Measure the window wide.
2. We measure a step (distance between tapes).
3. Divide the window width by a step. This number is multiplied by the length of the curtains. This will result in the length in meters that is necessary for the product.
4. Next, we cut the roll with ribbons into parts.
5. For the basics, prepare a strip of any fabric (suitable in color) equal to the width of the window.
6. Sew ribbons to this strip of fabric in order in any order, following the step.

Each ribbon can be tied with a bow or knot to the cornice.

Experienced seamstresses warn that at first the tapes will lie sloppy and look in different directions. To fix this, fold up each tape 2 times from the bottom and in the middle put a small load (it needs to be sewn into the tape).

For this, ready-made sets of ribbons of different colors are sold.

Bead Curtains

This idea is implemented just as easily, but using a slightly different technology.

Accessories, especially small ones, need to be purchased with a margin.

1. Measure the width of the window
2. We think over the design, the size of the beads
3. We choose the method of attaching the beads to the fishing line (using metal clips, knots on both sides or a loop).
4. We prepare the rail on which we will fasten our curtains, it should be 10cm longer than the width of the window. We make holes with a step suitable for your design (the larger its elements, the larger the step).
5. We prepare the pieces of fishing line (if we use a nodular or loop method of attachment, add a margin of 60 cm).
6. String the beads according to the prepared scheme.
7. Fasten the finished tape to the rail.

For a curtain of beads you need a dense fishing line.

Conclusion

Do not be afraid to experiment with creative and even jokes. A creative approach can transform the design of your room, as well as provide you with an interesting pastime in creating a beautiful and original curtain.

A little creativity, give the opportunity to unfold imagination, and your ideas can easily be embodied in the design of curtains or curtains.

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50 options for unusual curtains in the interior:

Curtains are one of the important elements of the interior of any room.

In addition to the decorative design of the space, they are able to perform a useful function, for example, protect from excessively bright lighting, hide the personal lives of the owners from outside observers.

Characteristics of curtains (length, thickness, texture) can have various options. At the same time, there are also a large number of types of fabrics on the modern market. It should be noted that the curtains can be done with your own hands.

Varieties of curtains

There are natural fabrics that are especially popular, but at the same time have several drawbacks, for example, some varieties can be easily wrinkled, while returning them to their original appearance is not so simple.

In this case, it is better to resort to the acquisition of mixed varieties, for example, cotton and synthetics are characterized by increased practicality.

The most common variety is the traditional classic version. As a rule, it is a hanging tissue without the presence of any \u003d additional inclusions.

It should be noted that this variety has several significant positive qualities:

• an excellent solution for any type of interior, while such a modest variety will not clutter up common design ideas;
• any type of material can be used, as well as color scheme, thickness and ornament;
• control the length of curtains depending on individual preferences;
• have different cost options depending on individual characteristics.

There are also several types of curtains. So, for example, a vertical variety of curtains, which, if necessary, can be collected in several large folds, are called Roman.

As a rule, with the help of such curtains, part of the window space is closed (to the windowsill). They are mainly in demand in the kitchen or offices.

Another variety of curtains are roll. Their fastening is carried out to the ceiling or window opening.

The principle of operation resembles the previous version, the only difference is that it is not collected in folds, but in rolls.

No less popular are French curtains. Outwardly, they resemble decorations for the theatrical stage due to the presence of festoons in the upper part.

For the design of modern interiors, the Japanese version is often used. This variety differs in appearance due to hanging pieces of tissue of increased density. Externally, such curtains can resemble elevator doors.

But Italian curtains can be pulled together with lacing on the sides. It should be noted that many varieties can be made with your own hands or purchased ready-made options.

What can you make original curtains from?

To create a suitable version of the curtains, various improvised tools may be needed. To maintain organicity, it is better to use the same materials.

Consider the most unconventional varieties of curtains.

From disks. For manufacturing, in addition to the main material, a drill and fasteners will be required (tapes, fasteners or rings can be used). The creation process itself is quite simple.

First of all, it is necessary to divide the outer edge of the disk into 4 parts, making holes equal in size and in marks. Next, carry out the bonding process. Thus, a classic version may appear, triangular or resembling steps. It is better to hang such a curtain with the mirrored side in the room.

Using coins. The material itself may be in its original state or be dyed in the most suitable color shade.

The process of creating begins with making holes, and create a chain of coins from coins. The number of chains depends on the window space.

With beads and beads. The creation of this type resembles the previous version. In this case, a combination with coins is possible.

The use of pieces of various tissues. Creation is carried out on the principle of a vertical variety of blinds.

At the final stage, it is important to leave a small balance of length for subsequent fastening with Velcro.

All these varieties can significantly save your budget and create curtains with your own hands together with children.

Photo of unusual curtains in the interior

Today, no interior design option can be imagined without beautiful curtains, effectively framing the window opening. Every year, designers delight users with new models of original, creative curtains. Given the richest choice, it is not easy for the mistress to make the right choice the first time. To decorate the windows of your home with creative models of curtains, it is recommended to study the proposals of designers that delight the masters in the new season of 2019. Studying various ideas, it is necessary to note the main trends that are today considered fashionable and stylish. Using the recommendations of professionals, you can easily choose the most successful model of window textiles.

Fashionable fabrics

Do-it-yourself creative curtains must be made of natural fabric. Today the trend is cotton, linen, velvet, jacquard, satin, taffeta, jute, tulle. No less popular are products from bamboo canvas and other natural materials, from which you can create beautiful curtains for any room.

If you do not know which creative curtains for the living room, it is better to choose, pay attention to the recommendations of designers. According to experts, for guest rooms, it is more advisable to purchase satin, brocade, veil models of curtains. They look impressive and very original, successfully fitting into any interior design.

Choose type

In the season of 2019, the living room can be decorated with light, weightless curtains in the loft style, in the photo. Products made of tulle, chiffon and veil are suitable for creating a creative interior in the best way.

In the color scheme, designers recommend giving preference to white. But, an artistic vision of any living room design may require the use of brighter, more saturated colors. If you need to use curtains of red or deep burgundy to get a creative living room, then you need to use this particular color palette.

Modern fashion trends allow light creative curtains in the photo, drape, giving volume to the product.

Curtains are creative for the kitchen, as well as for the bathroom, bedroom and hall, can be mounted on the grommets. This is a convenient, functional solution that you can make yourself.

The kitchen or dining room can be decorated with bamboo panels or roll options for curtain structures. With your own hands, you can make excellent options for roller blinds from bright fabrics, combining them with plain fabrics.

Thus, it does not matter which room needs to be decorated. Whether it’s a kitchen or a bathroom, a living room or a bedroom, today designers are ready to offer creative, original and effective curtain models for any design.

To choose the most suitable option, you just need to decide on the curtain construction model, style and color scheme.

Creativity of curtains can be expressed in the original selection of different textured fabrics, or in the choice of unusual decorative additions.

It sometimes seems to the sophisticated buyer that there are many curtains on store shelves, but it’s difficult to find truly unique ones. This is partly due to the fact that the buyer does not always know what he needs, what products can be bought, and which are made to order or with his own hands. To understand the intricacies of unusual curtains will help the material in this article.

Features

Unusual can be called curtains that have an extraordinary design, design, cut and decor. Some of them are included in this group due to the special design, others are not distinguished by cut, but have an unusual decoration of the panels. Still others are distinguished by the extraordinary material of the panels themselves. Fourth are called original for a design method that differs from the standard. To understand the difference between different products, it is worth briefly indicating their features.

Roll

These products are distinguished by the eccentricity of the design, they are a panel of predominantly synthetic material, evenly wound on the shaft. Depending on the type of cassette, roller blinds can be located almost close to the glass surface of the windows or have a small gap. They open in one direction, depending on the variety can be controlled manually or automatically.

They are suitable for vertical and inclined windows, including with opening shutters, depending on the thickness of the material, the diameter of the roll can be 6-20 cm. They can be used in any interior style either independently or in conjunction with traditional curtains on the ledge.

Accordion pleats

These products are called corrugated curtains, outwardly they are somewhat similar to blinds. Unlike the previous model, they can open in two directions (top to bottom and bottom to top). If necessary, you can open both sides, leaving the center closed. The cost of these products is more than that of roller counterparts, which is explained by the high price of the components themselves.

They are made exclusively at the factory due to the special technology, so it will not work to recreate such curtains at home. They have an interesting appearance: when folded, they form folds of identical width. The main disadvantage of such models is the impossibility of washing: folds do not stand it.

Japanese panels

Such options stand out due to their design and shear method. In fact, such curtains move along the plane of the walls; they do not need to be assembled and twisted into a roll. They are used for zoning the space, choosing, in addition to the classic top mount, options with a floor cornice. Products of this type, like pleated curtains, can be single-layer and multi-layer.

For their manufacture, special textiles are used that are resistant to fading and accidental mechanical damage. These are stretched products with bottom weights, which are controlled manually by means of cord cords and an electric drive.

French

Such curtains can be classified as unusual due to their ability to transform, changing the design. In the open form, these canvases practically do not differ from standard square-shaped cloths, in addition to the fact that they have ropes for transformation inside. When pulled for them, the curtains take the form of festoons.

The size and number of festoons may vary, and the number of panels per window opening also varies. On small window openings, products consisting of one festoon are often hung.

Roman

Roman curtains - there is nothing more than a canvas consisting of several sections. They have horizontally located folds, and any section in them is reinforced with special elements. The lower edge of such curtains may have a weighting plate. The folding mechanism of these models resembles the operation of blinds: to raise the curtain, you need to pull the rope.

The lifting mechanism of the Roman curtains consists of a rod, a control rope and a ribbon.These are stylish and externally interesting curtains through which you can implement various design decisions. They differ in the method of manufacturing the panels, the type of fastening of the rods and decorative elements.

Asymmetry

This category includes lambrequin curtains designed for one side of a window or doorway. In most cases, such a curtain in a free state is no different from symmetrical counterparts. Asymmetric design can be created using the main curtains and transparent tulle.

A curtain that is picked up on one side and opening a translucent tulle will look beautiful. If someone wants a different design, you can use the original beveled panel to decorate the window, laying even folds.

Classic

Despite the usual, seemingly form, in the category of unusual curtains can be attributed to the classical type of cloth. To give the design an extraordinary look in this case, use different methods of hanging the panels, and also combine them with special curtains (for example, blinds). Some stylists find it appropriate to hang the ends of classic curtains on the decorative elements of ceiling lights.

However, with all the desire, such a design is dangerous: it is better to hang the panels crosswise than to create a fire-hazardous situation. You can give an unusual shape to traditional canvases using a variety of clothespins, clips, brooches, and even belt buckles. Someone uses ties or butterflies and even army belts instead of pickups.

With an unusual decor

This line of unusual curtains is represented mainly by home-made products. Often the very basis of such curtains is ordinary textiles. At the same time, depending on the creative flight of fantasy, they decorate it not only with embroidery, but also with ping-pong balls, pompons of different sizes and colors from knitting threads. Some people like macrame curtains, others prefer puffs, performing them in the upper part of the panels.

You can decorate the curtains with ropes and a hemp rope, braid with tassels and pompons, you can even use hair bands and stickers. Sometimes plush toys are used for decoration: for example, with their help they create hooks or even draperies.

Wooden

This line includes products from flexible bamboo, as well as pieces of wood of various shapes, including flat, three-dimensional and geometric. Tiny saw cuts of trees of different species, including fruit ones, are also used for such products. A variety of shades and shapes (up to beads) allow you to make the appearance of the curtains not only extraordinary, but also noble. Of course, such products are far from suitable for every direction of design. However, if you pick up similar support for them in the form of a flowerpot, figurine or even wicker furniture, they can look fantastic.

How to choose?

Having dealt with a variety of options, the buyer is faced with the question of the best model that will be appropriate in his home. Before giving preference to a particular model, you need to take into account the features of the window itself. For example, skylights are in most cases inclined, less often horizontally, since the walls in this case are roof slopes. Almost horizontally, the windows are placed when the bevel of the roof is minimal.

For such windows, special curtains are needed, as ordinary ones will hang down strictly vertically.Roman, pleated, as well as options with a lower bar fixing the window in a closed form, will do. For the rooms of the home, when choosing the right model, you need to take into account the style of the interior, the color of the furniture, the texture of the furniture, the available upholstery textiles and wall cladding. In addition, one cannot ignore the purpose of a particular room.

For example, asymmetric curtains on one side will be the original solution for the bedroom. They are especially relevant in rooms with a balcony door, since they leave open the passage to the balcony and back. They are good for decorating the living room windows, you can decorate them with the doorway. Adherents of classic curtains can recommend the usual cut, but with an unusual suspension. So, without changing the classics, you can add originality to the design of the room.

French curtains will look good in the hall and bedroom.   However, the model itself gives away the feminine. In a bachelor’s dwelling, she will look out of place. You can, of course, experiment with the color, shape and number of festivals, but this does not always give the desired effect. In the modern style hall, it is better to purchase special products on a roller mechanism or Roman blinds.