Traditional design Windows with straight curtains are no longer fashionable. This interior is beautiful and cozy, but does not contain any zest. This is felt by the owners of apartments or houses, whose vision of the interior requires non-standard solutions. The solution will be asymmetrical curtains - ideas on how to decorate rooms are described in detail in this article.

Types of asymmetrical curtains

The most understandable design of windows is with canvases of different lengths. It is traditionally used for balcony blocks - a long curtain hides the door, and short curtains cover the windows. Next:

Using canvases of different shapes, lengths, colors means giving free rein to your imagination. However, you cannot do without special knowledge, so it is important to listen to the advice of designers and find own version, which suits the interior owners according to the parameters.

The decoration and design of the window with asymmetrically shaped curtains is appropriate for the corresponding openings. Let us describe which ones in detail:

• Balcony blocks. Acceptable there corner fabrics. Multi-layered fabric is welcome - light tulle, with trim sewn around the edges, flounces, ruffles and traditionally long textiles on the side of the balcony door. The fabric for it is dense, with a spark. Such options include asymmetrical curtains for the living room, where the block is present - this is traditional for standard apartments.
• Attic window openings unconventional shape– round, triangular or trapezoidal. It is important to emphasize the opening itself, so curtains for an asymmetrically located window should not be multi-layered - one base sheet divided into two halves is enough.
• Bay windows. These are the ledges of an apartment or house with windows located nearby. They are built in both traditional rectangular elongated shapes and arched ones. Such openings are located in the halls, so asymmetrical multi-layer curtains for the living room are without clutter. There are enough chic side panels on the floor and different sizes on the openings themselves. The composition looks complete if you purchase flexible cornice on all windows.

• Arches. The most difficult to decorate are asymmetrical canvases. Therefore, they play to emphasize the form. Interesting design curtains for the living room are emphasized by cornices and tiebacks that reveal the splendor of the window. On arches, a different layering is appropriate than on simple openings - Roman or roller blinds + corner panels on the outside.
• Several openings on one wall of the room. This layout is simply a godsend for asymmetry. The inner fabric will traditionally be tulle, and it’s not a bad idea to play with the outer ones. For this, one strip of base fabric is used, and a second one is attached to it with a decorative tie, less dense and strikingly different in color, but without being dissonant - a shade from the same line.

Another option for curtains for asymmetrical walls is swags twisted around the cornice, falling at one end to the floor. In this case, the tulle is dense, not translucent or, in extreme cases, translucent. Cannot be used dark colors, since this will overload the room with darkness, and a large number of windows means receiving sufficient light.

Before purchasing such curtains, it is important to visually present the finished picture. There are all the “tools” for this - detailed examples online design, 3D modeling and more. The Internet makes it possible to leave a question to a designer online and receive an answer to your question regarding a specific task in a short period of time.

• Small rooms do not accept irregular fabric lines. A non-symmetrical curtain for a small room will look out of place, reducing the already un-royal size of the window. For them, traditional fabrics are always considered - multi-layer curtains and floor-length tulle.
• Children's rooms. Playing with fabrics is more appropriate in rooms public use. Asymmetrical curtains for children's bedrooms will be overloaded; for children's eyes during games, this is contraindicated.
• Rest rooms. Sleeping curtains for windows irregular shape still remain of a traditional shape, since asymmetry involves leaving the edge of the window open, which is inappropriate for sleeping. And heavy fabrics, selected specifically for the bedroom, should fall to the floor, without forming diagonals.
• Rooms with a lot of furniture and accessories also do not accept overload with asymmetrical textiles - everything will merge into one large woven spot.
• Cabinets do not welcome multi-layering. Ruffles, lambrequins and other things that make the room a kind of alcove. In offices, curtains with asymmetrical ties are not used - this is bad manners.
• In interiors of new styles - high-tech or minimalism, canvases with lambrequins or asymmetrical curtains for the kitchen, bedroom, living room will become out of the general concept. For such a vision, only multi-layers of light curtains and blinds are possible.

The correct design of window decoration with asymmetrical canvases must be verified at the stage of purchasing such canvases.

Curtains should be one with the room

It is also worth thinking about working with your own hands if the skill of working on sewing machine There is. A variety of curtain shapes - angular, with lapels, puffs - will transform a simple window and highlight non-standard ones.

An excellent solution might be to use asymmetrical curtains in decoration window openings irregular shape. In modern architecture they are found quite often, especially in individual construction. Owners of non-standard windows, of course, want to emphasize their unusual beauty and attractiveness, but this is unlikely to be done with ordinary curtains. The best option for them are asymmetrical, especially since today you can buy cornices of almost any configuration.

In addition, asymmetrical curtains can very easily hide some of the imperfections of the room. For example, the window is shifted to the side and one partition is much larger than the other. In this case, a long curtain located only on the longest side will help to visually balance the space.

Also, asymmetrical curtains can perfectly hide unsightly heating pipes or radiators.

It is very convenient to use asymmetrically shaped curtains when the window is combined with balcony door. Longer curtains located on the opposite side of the doors will balance the disproportion of the opening and will not interfere with free access to the loggia.

There are a wide variety of options for asymmetrical curtains. Here everything depends on the imagination of the hostess and the designer. The window can be decorated with one corner curtain or two, but with different widths or lengths. Quite often, the window is decorated with curtains that are beveled at different angles.

In addition to asymmetrical curtains, irregularly shaped lambrequins are used when decorating window openings. They look especially good on large windows.

Asymmetry can also be created by color scheme. For example, when the curtains on both sides of the window have the same width, length and design, but are made in different color scheme. With this window design, the main thing is not to disturb the harmonious combination of colors.

Curtains can be made in the same color, but with patterns of different sizes. For example, some with a small pattern, and others with exactly the same, but with a large one. Or combine curtains without a pattern and with a pattern, but made in the same color scheme.

No matter how asymmetrical curtains are used to decorate the windows, they will always add originality and attractiveness to the interior. With their help, not only the atmosphere will change, but also the geometric proportions of the room.

A window with a non-standard shape is often considered a problem, but if you look at it from a creative side, it will turn out to be a significant bonus. Non-standard windows are often obtained in private houses with a built-on attic floor. Such window designs should be free to access, and they should also be convenient to open and close.

Frame selection

A corner window into the hall or living room is actually not a problem, but original decoration premises. A beautiful textile ensemble will successfully highlight such a design. The difficulty lies not in choosing suitable curtains, but in choosing suitable design cornice and fastening elements. After all, even if the textile ensemble is successful, the unsuccessful cornice will not correct, but will incorrectly emphasize the inexpressive corner window.

The panoramic window is a relevant phenomenon today. Panoramic windows expand the room and open up a picturesque view of the beautiful landscape, if there is one outside the window. To make the view from such a window pleasing, you need the right frame. Please note that on south side the sun will heat up the room, and the morning light will interfere with sleep. In addition, a panoramic window in the city will open the life of the owners to the general public. Without window decoration, the room itself looks empty.

For panoramic windows Light curtains with embroidery are suitable, they will diversify and refresh the interior. The curtain can be chosen whole or divided into two or more parts.

If the room has two windows, choose a classic combination of multi-layer curtains. Two windows located on the same wall are decorated with one wide tulle. Thick fabrics drape beautifully. The technique is common; for variety, you can choose lambrequins that will hide the cornice and also protect from direct sunlight. One large window in long narrow room will help turn it into the most attractive and cozy space. Textile design often uses a combination of dark and light contrasts. This will visually divide the room. The window can be decorated with curtains or massive curtain fabrics, blinds and Roman blinds are suitable.

For an arch and a small window, choose regular classic cornices. You can hang the selected textiles both above the window opening and at the level of the arch itself. This technique will visually increase the size of the room. If the window does not need to be hidden from prying eyes, translucent textiles and different tiebacks will do. If the cornice is placed along the arched fold, it will be possible to combine textiles. If solemnity and luxury are for arched window- not an option good choice there will be curtains with lifting mechanisms. These are simple modern Roman or roll models.

Non-standard wide and high arched openings can be conveniently decorated with blinds and pleated panels. This choice will be an alternative to classic curtain fabrics.

The advantage of blinds is:

• aesthetic appearance;
• possibility of adjusting lighting not only on the straight part of the window, but also on the arch.

Stained glass small windows in narrow bedroom– in itself an excellent decoration that does not require additional framing. Stained glass pictures on glass look original and interesting. Heavy, bulky multi-layer curtains are unlikely to be suitable for such a design. Instead of textile decorations on the windowsill, original decorative compositions will suffice. If there is no window sill or you don’t want to clutter it up, you can make do with beaded options, which are currently on sale in a wide range.

It’s easy to choose curtains for asymmetrical windows. Currently there are various options asymmetrical curtains that will become a continuation of the interior composition. At the same time, asymmetrical products together with the same curtains will adjust and transform the room. In some interiors, asymmetrical curtains are the only option possible choice. For example, such curtains can be selected for an asymmetrically located window with a cropped corner. For any non-standard windows, which can be triangular, trapezoidal, or bay windows.

Asymmetry adds dynamism to the interior composition. It often appears in textiles in color, length, and motifs. Recently, it has been popular to decorate windows with multi-layer curtains, which are initially irregular in shape. Light textiles do not need additional decorations, as they are very attractive. Asymmetrical curtains in the apartment will visually correct the proportions of the room. A fashionable technique among decorators is placing an asymmetrical lambrequin across the entire width of the wall.

When choosing asymmetrical curtains, it is worth considering that:

• they will not be very attractive if the room is small;
• not suitable if the room has a lot of decor and other bright accents;
• not suitable for classic interiors.

Products of different lengths are suitable for balcony doors. Kitchen option asymmetry - a curtain with an oblique edge that will cover only part of the window opening. A composition of several layers of curtains, lambrequins and curtains can also be asymmetrical. Two adjacent windows can be decorated with textiles, which are hung mirrored in relation to each other.

Choice of colors

In order for the interior composition to look truly complete, you need to be able to select not only the stylistic design, but also the color, as well as the type of textile. It is these solutions that together will complete the interior ensembles. Special rules in selection color combinations there are no curtains. However, it is worth considering that curtains are such an attention-grabbing thing on which the entire decor will depend.

Classical design technique- this is the selection of curtains to match the color of the furniture. In this case, both related and contrasting combinations are appropriate. Considering that the color of the furniture is natural, woody, curtains in beige, coffee-milk and other calm shades would be appropriate.

If furniture set in the room - bright accent, a win-win choice would be plain curtains and matching wall colors. Thus, beautiful furniture and other interior highlights will be in the foreground, and textiles in the background.

Plain curtains are good not only for apartment compositions, but also for office decoration. Plain textiles go well with the color of the furniture large sizes. For example, a lot for curtains could be a bed or a sofa. Experts use design tricks that allow you to hide imperfections with curtains. The first assistants in this matter are unusual prints, checks, and contrasting stripes. The simplest solution is to use two colors in the interior. To help beginners, a black and white combination. A monochrome interior will in any case turn out to be elegant and sophisticated, especially if it is not replete with small details and creativity. It is better to decorate the interior strictly, but with taste.

Combinations of warm and cold tones can also become optimal choice for those who know little about design space. According to the canons of visual perception warm colors will visually reduce, and cold ones will enlarge the room. For example, if you choose white curtains, they will visually enlarge the room, add freshness, airiness and cleanliness. White can also be diluted well with delicate pastel shades.

Asymmetrical curtains are an unconventional solution in window design, which is always unusual and original; they help to add a touch of individuality to the interior. Such a design allows you to emphasize the features of the room, hide its shortcomings, correct proportions and correctly place accents.

Basic rules

Asymmetry essentially implies disproportion and non-identity of one part of the curtains relative to another. This is a non-trivial approach to design that can change a room beyond recognition. Proper window decoration with asymmetrical curtains will transform the interior and emphasize all its advantages. When choosing such a design, it is important to take into account the shape and size of the openings, as well as the features and functionality of the room. Whether a departure from symmetry is appropriate in each specific case is determined individually and depends on a number of reasons, but there are general recommendations that will help you make an informed decision:

• It is not recommended to break the symmetry of curtains in small living rooms; it is believed that this will overload the interior, but in small kitchens such curtains help free up useful space.
• Asymmetrical curtains will be superfluous if the interior has several accent elements and many small parts, even if the curtains are sewn to match the finish of a nondescript fabric, their non-standard shape will draw attention to itself.
• In the bedroom and nursery, darkening of the space is required even during the day, and asymmetrical models, due to their design features do not have such an opportunity, such curtains simply do not correspond to the functionality of the room. If you still decide to hang asymmetry on the windows in the bedroom, then you should choose more practical and thick curtains, for example, roller curtains.
• Classic requires strict asymmetry and clear lines, so curtains of only traditional shape are appropriate here. The conceptual features of high-tech and minimalism do not accept pretentious lines and curvaceous, therefore, in such interiors, the asymmetry of curtains will be unnecessary.

But every rule has its exceptions. For example, if in a small living room a set of furniture is closely adjacent to the window on one side, then it is quite logical and rational to hang the curtains on one side, and not push the second curtain behind the closet, because it will be practically invisible. In this case, a model with an asymmetrical lambrequin or a curtain on one side, as in the photo below, will look beautiful. Therefore, when choosing a curtain design, you should not strictly adhere to general recommendations, here it is more important to correctly assess the nuances of the room and the features of furniture arrangement.

Curtain asymmetry ideas

A huge selection of materials with different colors and textures, coupled with the rich imagination of designers, allows you to implement the most incredible, very interesting and original ideas for asymmetrical curtains. But despite all the variety of models, in fact there are only a few conceptual principles:

• choose canvases of different widths or lengths, which is very important for openings with a balcony door or if you need to free up the wall on one side;
• an asymmetrical lambrequin or folds falling on one side; the diagonal shape of the upper part of the curtains helps to correct the proportions of the room;
• one canvas covering the entire window, or located on one side of the opening, beautifully assembled with a tie;
• asymmetry in the color and pattern of curtains - this solution allows you to combine interior details different colors into a single ensemble, which is important for the kitchen, nursery, living room and bedroom; this technique is used less often if it is necessary to “reconcile” furniture upholstery and other textiles;
• asymmetrical hanging of curtains, for example, a canvas thrown over the cornice in waves of different sizes, or a tie made of flowing fabric falling on one side;
• fixing the canvas with grabbers at different heights.

Beautiful examples of asymmetrical curtains in the interior

Asymmetrical curtains are widely used for decoration original interiors V different styles, but most often such models are chosen for the kitchen window. They are compact and allow you to free up some usable area, for example, a window sill or a partition, which is important for small rooms. For kitchen curtains, light and practical fabrics are usually chosen that are easy to wash and do not deform.

Despite the unusual shape, asymmetrical curtains for the kitchen can be easily made with your own hands. The easiest way is to hang the fabric on eyelets or loops and assemble it to one side with a clamp, as shown in the photo example.

In the living room and bedroom they mainly experiment with the shape of the lambrequin, the color and texture of the fabric.

If you need to adjust the proportions of space in the living room, you usually use fabrics of different colors, from light to dark, or experiment with the length of the main fabric. The photo below shows an example where the smooth waves of swags balance the strict geometry of the lambrequin, which is very important if you want to add rigor and formality to the interior, but at the same time maintain the cozy atmosphere of the living room. In order to dim the light of the sun and lanterns, the curtain ensemble in the hall is often complemented with light tulle or organza.

An example of asymmetrical curtains for the living room, this model is an example of a harmonious combination of shape, color and texture

In the bedroom, it is important to be guided by the functional features of the space, so curtains on one side are most in demand here in combination with compact roller curtains made of blackout or horizontal blinds. This combination is very practical, functional and compact, convenient for small rooms.

To visually adjust the height of the room, curtains are hung at different heights; you can make such a model yourself. For example, the main fabrics can be hung on grommets, and a decorative lambrequin can be mounted on a beautiful bracket a little higher and decorated with beautiful folds.

If you are a little tired of the clear straight lines and monotonous shapes that dominate the interior, then you can diversify it with just one detail, namely asymmetrical curtains. They will instantly add individuality and originality to any room in your home. Moreover, asymmetrical curtains can be used both for windows of non-standard configuration and for ordinary window openings.

The photo gallery contains a lot successful examples like this unusual look window decoration fits into any interior and gives it a certain amount of romanticism and elegance. By experimenting, you can create a truly indescribable atmosphere in your bedroom, living room, kitchen and other rooms.

Appearance Features

If you look at the photo, you will see that the concept of “asymmetrical curtains” can hide the most diverse images in their execution:

1. curtains of different lengths are one of the most common options for window decoration in a similar style. This solution is especially relevant when decorating a window with a balcony door;
2. You can also make only one part of the canvas asymmetrical. For example, you can hang airy tulle and complement it with one curtain fixed diagonally;
3. Also, one asymmetrical curtain can cover the entire window opening. That is, one edge of the curtain will fall to the floor in soft folds, and the second edge will only reach the middle of the window. Asymmetry of this type can be elegantly combined, for example, with Japanese curtains;
4. asymmetry can also be created with the help of individual decorative elements– lambrequins;
5. In addition, you can create an asymmetrical composition using various ways curtain control. So, for example, a curtain can be moved to one edge and secured using an original tieback.

In addition, you can always “play” not only with the texture of the material, but also with its color. Thus, you will have the opportunity to create a dynamic and stylish interior.

Where can it be applied?

First of all, it is worth noting that in some cases the use of asymmetrical curtains is not only desirable, but even necessary. Thus, such textile decor is indispensable if your house has irregularly shaped windows. Agree, attic, ceiling, and polygonal window openings simply require original design.

In addition, asymmetrical curtains allow you to give the interior a certain modern accent, as well as visually adjust the geometry of the room. The photo shows options for how the original textile decoration not only decorates the room, but also balances the uneven ceiling. In general, such curtains will be appropriate in absolutely any room of your home. You can always create a certain atmosphere using different textures and colors.

Window decoration in the living room

Since the living room always assumes a certain solemnity in the setting, this can be emphasized with the help of asymmetrical curtains. Here you can safely experiment with length and color, creating interesting compositions. So, in the living room you can use lush, asymmetrical trim in the form of lambrequins for curtains. In this case, a certain archaism of the lush folds of the draperies will be balanced by the dynamism of the decoration.

Window decor in the bedroom

Create stylish and elegant interior bedrooms can also be done using asymmetrical curtains. Soft, cozy folds, elegant draperies, and smooth transitions of shapes are absolutely appropriate here. To create a fashionable, but at the same time comfortable design In the bedroom, you can fasten the curtain to the curtain rod, and then take it by the middle and fix it on the curtain rod like a lambrequin. You can complement the composition with airy tulle.

Kitchen window design

Of course, long and fluffy curtains in the kitchen will look a little out of place, but original asymmetrical curtains will fit perfectly here. As a rule, cropped curtains are most often used in this room, which look very cute and are also very practical. If you like long curtains, then they will look unusually attractive if the canvas is picked up asymmetrically.

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