How to use curtains in the interior: 5 tips

Curtains in the interior are light fabrics, draperies, combinations of prints and textures, the use of which is not limited to traditional sun protection. We have collected five ways to transform space with the help of textiles, which will help you correctly place accents, draw boundaries between functional areas and hide storage systems.

1. Curtains as home boudoir

Curtains are a uniquely expressive accent element in a space. The airy volumes of light fabric will not only beautifully diffuse the light in the room, but also bring notes of intimacy and tranquility to the seating area by the window, especially if we are talking about a bay window.

2. Canopy by the bed

The Hôtel des Grands Boulevards on Rue Poissonnière, designed by Dorothea Meilichzon , is an example of how a canopy can transform a bedroom. Paying tribute to the traditions of the past, the designer relies on their modern interpretation, choosing lightweight plain textiles in two shades. Airy, light fabrics over the bed will work well in a space with a coastal, relaxed aesthetic, while heavy drapes can make a statement in their own right.

3. Curtains together with partitions

Graphic glass partitions are an excellent solution to create additional volume and zone the space in a small area. If you choose to pair them with curtains for the bedroom made of translucent fabric, this will help create the right balance between openness and privacy and separate the residential part of the apartment from the public one, leaving the opportunity to reconnect them into a visually single space if necessary.

4. Like a door to a dressing room

…or any other room that needs to be hidden from prying eyes. If additional space is required for a full door, the presence of the opening itself will be sufficient for the curtain. Dense fabric will provide the necessary privacy in a small area and will not let early sun rays into the room, and will also help hide household appliances, cleaning products or the entire storage unit. The choice of fabric should depend on the tasks – if for the curtain in the bedroom separating it from the dressing room, bright velvet with an expressive texture is suitable, in the case of a hallway or bathroom you will need a more low-maintenance material.

5. Curtains as wall decor

Curtains are not only window decoration. Fabric draperies will help place accents in any space – make it dramatic, similar to a theater stage, or, conversely, more informal, with notes of humor and visual play. In this case, the number of possible options and interpretations in the use of curtains in the living room, bedroom or office is limited only by the imagination and courage of the owner.