The nursery is a room that should grow with the child. From birth, here the child learns to distinguish colors, gets to know different types of materials, rests and sleeps, and then learns and plays. The entire interior of the room should be carefully thought out, and special attention should be paid to the question of how to choose curtains for the nursery.
Models and design
Curtains for children are divided into several types:
- Curtains of the simplest style - smooth curtains with tulle. They can be positioned to the floor or to the window sill, depending on the interior and the beauty of the radiators;
- Roman blinds or blinds.
It is better to use two or more fabrics in the girl's room - they will allow you to “play” with the elements of decoration, moreover, it is easier to move them.
For the crib, you can hang a decorative pendant in the shape of the sun or other accessories.
Tulle between two curtains will make it possible to choose several lighting modes: blackout with offset curtains and transparent diffused light.
For a boy's room, rather dense, but light, soft asymmetrical curtains are suitable. Modern fabrics solve any problem: they soften the angular lines of rooms, hide irregularities.
If installed in a kid's blinds, you can afford the lightest basic curtains that let in more light.
Styles
Provence
The easiest way to make a room more comfortable is to use lots of textiles and pillows. In the Provence style, curtains can be Roman, fabric rolls, classic with or without lambrequins, as well as curtains. It is desirable that the fabrics are natural or blended, but not pure synthetics.
As for the design, the curtains fit either completely without decor, or with country-style decorations: frills, lace inserts, embroidery. The pattern on the fabric can be as follows: a cage, roosters, flowers, plants.
Classical
It's no secret that style is created by details, especially classic style. Classical window decoration is a science, but complex combinations and gorgeous draperies are useless in a nursery. Combinations of curtains, tulles or classic curtains plus roman curtains will be beautiful and not so fancy. The main thing is to choose natural or blended fabrics that are easy to wash and iron.
Curtains should be traditional: checked fabric, striped, floral pattern. By the way, you can use the classic technique and choose curtains and wallpapers of the same tone and pattern.
Rustic
In the interior of a children's room in a rustic style, textiles occupy a special place, the main task of which is to create comfort. Therefore, you should pay special attention to the choice of curtains, carpets, bedspreads, bedding and pillows. Rustic textiles should be natural or blended, cotton or linen is best.
A good choice would be fabrics in traditional colors, cages, peas, as well as rustic motifs - roosters, trees and mills. By the way, most of the elements can be sewn or knitted by hand.
English
Bedspreads, pillows, furniture upholstery and, of course, curtains play a big role in children's rooms in the English style.
As for the curtains, the most suitable styles are Roman, classic curtains. Curtains can follow the pattern of the wallpaper. Classic draperies can be combined with roman blinds.
Nautical
The nautical style is especially relevant in summer, but it will be no less interesting outside the holiday season, as pleasant memories of the rest.
Fashionable lambrequins and draperies can be used as decorations. The charm of these curtains is most noticeable on hot summer days. They will bring a breath of fresh air into the interior, create memories of the sea, the beach, and seagulls.
With a little ingenuity, you can turn a kid's room into a cabin for a ship, a large liner, or just a hut on a desert island.
Girls prefer a romantic atmosphere, so sea-themed curtains should be chosen with the appropriate print: mermaids, fish, stars, shells.
Scandinavian
The Scandinavian style enjoys well-deserved popularity. It is simple and at the same time harmonious, its colors allow you to create visually spacious rooms even with a small area, due to the use of mostly natural materials, it is safe for children.
For a nursery in the Scandinavian style, multi-colored curtains and bedspreads are suitable - the main thing is that their design either coincides or harmonizes with each other. Colored rugs, bright book covers, toys - all this will stand out against the background of the light and create a special atmosphere for children.
Length
Long curtains in a nursery are not safe for a small child. He can get entangled in them or use them as a swing. The best option would be a short model up to the windowsill or 10-15 cm missing to the floor.
Long curtains with curtains will decorate a teenage girl's room well.
The cloth
The first principle according to which curtains should be chosen is, of course, the material. The functional characteristics of the curtains and their service life will depend on the composition of the fabric. All fabrics have their own characteristics, care rules, as well as disadvantages and advantages.
Linen
Linen curtains have long been considered a luxury item. After all, even the pharaohs did not neglect such decoration of their palaces. And today linen is considered one of the most suitable materials for creating a cozy atmosphere in a children's bedroom.
First of all, it is an environmentally friendly material that will never release harmful toxic substances and will perfectly fit even in a newborn's room. It is believed that this material is capable of absorbing radiation emitted from household appliances. This fabric does not attract dust and is also less prone to dirt. And even if some kind of stain appears on such curtains, it will not strongly absorb the texture of the fiber, as a result of which it can be quickly washed off.
Such curtains perfectly complement any room, because they are considered natural "air conditioners": in winter they can warm the room, and in summer, on the contrary, create a pleasant coolness.
If we talk about the disadvantages of linen curtains for a children's room, then there are not so many of them. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents. This material can also shrink after the first wash. Also, ironing linen curtains is not easy.
Cotton
This fabric is quite inexpensive, like linen, organza, and calico, natural and safe. A great option for a children's bedroom. The curtains are easy to wash, iron and dry. They do not attract dust, but dirt can penetrate deep enough into them. In addition, cotton tends to fade quickly when exposed to ultraviolet rays and from frequent washing. You can find curtains made from a mixture of cotton and synthetic ingredients. They are less prone to burnout and do not shrink.
Woolen and silk fabrics
Of course, it is very difficult to argue with the fact that silk looks great and very elegant. But it is unlikely that a child's room requires so much chic and shine, where a child at any time can accidentally step on the curtains, spill some paint on them or somehow ruin them.
Wool fibers are very susceptible to stretching; with frequent washing, pellets appear on it. Therefore, lining is always used for silk and woolen curtains. It is unlikely that there is a parent who is willing to spend a fortune looking at curtains made of such "fancy" materials. This option is definitely not for a nursery.
Bamboo fiber
Recently, bamboo fiber curtains have become more and more popular. They are perfect for a children's room. In the range you can find the most suitable colors that perfectly complement the atmosphere of the nursery.
When choosing curtains for a children's room, first of all, you need to pay attention to the naturalness of the fabrics. This is what bamboo fiber has. The curtains are excellent at keeping out the sun's rays, so your child will sleep well every day. In addition, they do not build up dust or build up static electricity.
Mixed fabrics
If you need to choose high-quality, inexpensive and at the same time practical curtains in the nursery, it is better to pay attention to samples from mixed fabrics. This is a relatively new group of curtains that are produced by mixing natural and synthetic components. For the safety of children, it is important to pay attention to the percentage of these components.
Of course, the ideal option is to buy curtains with a minimum percentage of synthetic fibers, such as voile. On the one hand, such curtains will have the same parameters as natural fabrics. But, on the other hand, it will be much easier to take care of them. In addition, the addition of polyester, acrylic or nylon allows the curtains to retain their original shape.
Color and print
When choosing the color of the curtains, you should pay attention to the location of the children's room: if the windows face the sunny side, it is better to give preference to cold shades, otherwise, choose a fabric in warm sunny tones. When choosing a print, you need to pay attention to the design of the walls, because they take up the largest surface area in the entire room. Therefore, the curtains must be in harmony with this surface.
If the walls are decorated with children's drawings or bright wallpaper is pasted, it is undesirable to repeat the same picture on the curtains. It is best in this case to choose quieter monophonic curtains that will maintain balance and harmony in the children's room.
There is no need to choose bright shimmery shades that can scare a child away and even negatively affect his nervous system.
Many parents try to choose curtains with animal or cartoon characters. In this case, it is better to think about how you can change them when the child gets older.
The following color options will be the best solution for any nursery:
- A simple small pattern or bright detail (letters, numbers, toys, animals, stars, owls, cars, giraffes, polka dots) on a white or creamy background;
- Natural colors (green, yellow, turquoise, white, blue, orange, bright, multi-colored);
- Lighter shades of natural colors (salad, lemon, blue, pink);
- Vibrant patterns contrasting with a rich monochrome curtain (for quiet kids);
- Children's curtains with stripes or polka dots look great in the interior. In addition, curtains with a vertical stripe will visually make the ceiling higher, and with a horizontal one, the walls will be wider.
Choosing curtains for a nursery is not as difficult as it might seem. The main thing is not to forget to pay attention to the composition of tissues and their characteristics.
Accessories
If desired, any curtains can be decorated with all kinds of additional elements. These can be clips, hooks, Velcro attachments that help develop imagination. Fairy-tale characters, animals, stars that glow at night and act as a night light - this is how you can diversify the curtains in the nursery.
How to choose?
Children love bright and clean colors, large patterns and simple designs that evoke positive associations. This is why the choice of curtains for a child's room is slightly different from the principles for choosing curtains in other rooms.
The interior decoration of the room is very important for a child of any age. After all, his own corner is exactly the place where the child will spend most of his free time. In his room, the child does his homework, takes his friends there, spends his free time from school, kindergarten or walking down the street. One way or another, but his mood partly depends on the environment.
Therefore, it is important for parents to ensure that all components of the interior of the children's bedroom help the child to develop and maintain a good mood. Curtains are one of the components of the cozy atmosphere of the children's room. You can choose from colorful wallpapers, comfortable and safe furniture, bright lighting and lots of toys. But without curtains, the composition will not look complete.
When choosing curtains, it is important to consider the following:
- Easy to maintain and durable. Curtains for the nursery should be washed as often as possible, the abundance of fabric does not harm the child's health, but it makes life difficult for his mother. To make it easy to care for, curtains should be simple in style and made from thick, high quality, lint-free fabric.
- Natural materials. It is best to choose linen and cotton curtains, they collect less dust.
- Fireproof curtains. Even if the child is not experimenting in the room, it is best to make sure that all materials in the nursery are not flammable.
- Light or bright shades. It is better to install a double curtain rod so that you can hang two pairs of curtains: dense and translucent. Teens often choose darker shades for curtains, but for toddlers and schoolchildren, parents choose curtains in more positive colors.
- Simple and intuitive design or pattern. The choice of design depends on the interests of the child or the gender of the child, although it is not necessary for girls to hang curtains with dolls, and boys with cars. If the child can already express his views, be sure to listen to him. Perhaps children dream of curtains with animals, cars and cartoon characters, or maybe not.
There are some pitfalls: the brighter and more memorable the curtains, the faster they become boring for children. An alternative would be curtains with abstract patterns that will help develop the imagination of children.
- Simple style. Of course, if you wish, you can hang multilayer curtains, but they are more difficult to care for, and the price is much higher than that of simple ones. It is best to focus on simple and sleek curtains and laconic clips.
- Compliance with the overall interior. It is very interesting when the curtains are made of the same material as the blanket or upholstery. You can also choose curtains that match the wallpaper (or a couple of shades lighter / darker) or with a similar pattern.
- Additional terms. In the nursery, strong cornices and brackets are needed so that even in the midst of a game, the child cannot destroy the structure of the curtains. In a small children's room, it is better not to use sharp holders, as well as small accessories that can be swallowed. If the child is small, it is better to refuse wicker curtains.
Beautiful interior options
For boy
A universal design for a boy will be curtains with the following image:
- cars;
- motorcycles;
- western and cowboy style;
- pirate ships, flags, sailing ships;
- helicopters, airplanes;
- spaceships;
- sport.
Naturally, the design of the curtains should be chosen in accordance with the tastes of the owner of the room and taking into account the already existing interior items. Nice curtains and simple fabrics for roman blinds - like green if the room is safari style or navy blue for a pirate interior.
You can use a photo print for curtains in a nursery decor.
Curtain designs can use neutral geometric patterns such as circles, abstract lines, vertical lines, cubes, triangles or stars.
Plaid, stripe, abstraction or starry sky are suitable motifs for curtains if a teenager lives in the room.
All kinds of shades of denim, khaki, sand, or coffee work well. All textiles in the room should be decorated in approximately the same color.
For girl
Curtains for girls' children's rooms can also be discreet, but they are still softer, more romantic and delicate compared to options for boys.
For a child girl, the following tones are relevant:
- red;
- white;
- lilac;
- beige and creamy;
- apricot and peach;
- yellow;
- lime.
You can choose curtains decorated with images of cute animals and fantastic flowers, fairies, princesses and heroines of popular cartoons, clouds, the moon, the smiling sun.
Of course, the theme of the drawings on the curtains depends on the age of the owner of the room, but the floral theme will suit almost every girl.
You can also use girly neutral options such as peas, plaid, vertical stripes, or small hearts.
Of course, the choice of material for curtains and decorations should take into account the child's age, lifestyle, color preferences and hobbies. The task of choice lies for the most part on the parents, since the child, due to his age, cannot complete his preferences and present the final result. But his requirements cannot be ignored - the child will have to live in this room, which means that the design must be made in accordance with his tastes.
The question of the choice of curtains will become even more acute if two children live in a room. Designers recommend choosing curtains for heterosexual children in neutral colors and in a laconic design with minimal decoration. Such curtains are equally well suited for the girlish and boyish halves of the children's room.
