Lambrequins are an excellent solution for decorating curtain rods in the living room. Nice option It’s not so difficult to choose for a hall if you understand all the specifics and focus on the style of this room.
Peculiarities
Lambrequins for the hall differ from models for other rooms. The living room is the main room of the house, because it is here that formal dinner parties are held, gathering the whole family around a large table, receiving guests, spending free time. Often the hall is combined with a library or bedroom. All this simultaneously opens up a wide scope in choosing the appropriate window design option and imposes its own limitations:
- The lambrequin should be beautiful. The pomp of this element is not necessary, but aesthetic appeal ends up in first place. The first thing that guests see when they come to someone else’s home is the interior of the hall, and the general impression of the apartment is formed in accordance with what they see.
- The lambrequins in the hall serve a number of functional “duties”. In addition to giving the room an elegant and majestic look, they are expected to create illusions of various kinds. One of the most common - visual increase premises.
- And finally, their last function is to hide the unattractive design of the cornice. However, there are lambrequins that are designed, on the contrary, to emphasize the unusual cornice. They are different from classic way fastenings
If the living room is installed wooden frames Soviet-style, lambrequins should prevent drafts from entering the room.
It is not so difficult to choose a frame that would be in harmony with the entire surrounding environment and at the same time be the central element of the entire interior composition. Today there are many fabrics and decorative elements on the market. You can sew a beautiful lambrequin with your own hands if you have enough time, skills and a willingness to do monotonous, meticulous work.
Much more often it is ordered from a professional. True, this is by no means cheap, and the result does not justify the investment. A professional can create a unique composition that fits perfectly with the entire interior and meets all the necessary parameters.
You can also buy ready-made curtains, complemented by a lambrequin. This option is much cheaper than ordering. Ready-made curtains with a lambrequin, selected in the same style and in matching shades, are a lifesaver for people whose renovation budget is limited.
These curtains are only suitable for standard window openings. If you own a window of an atypical design, you will have to order custom tailoring.
Species
Lambrequins can be divided into three groups:
- Soft; Such models are made from elastic fabric of different densities and cannot be matched to any interior.
Most often they are used in Baroque, Rococo, and sometimes Modern styles. For minimalist interiors, this option is contraindicated.
- Hard;
- Combined.
Draperies of soft lambrequins differ in their shapes:
- The most commonly used element is swags. They are arched semicircular assemblies of different widths and depths depending on their location on the cornice. You can often find combinations of swags of different sizes in one composition. They are made from both translucent chiffon fabrics and curtain fabrics and can be combined with each other.
Jabot, or de jabot, is hung on the side of the curtain. This corner element is made of plastic fabric, cut on the bias and draped so that all the folds point in the same direction. The bottom edge is beveled.
- The tie is similar to a jabot, however, the whole difference lies in the location of the folds. When draping a tie, they overlap each other, forming a narrow element, so that the short edge of the beveled panel turns towards the room, beautifully showing off the gathers.
- Coquille always plays the role of a central element in the design of a lambrequin. When making this part, the folds are stacked next to each other so that the result is acute angle. Sometimes you can find not one, but two or three molds, but this is typical for wide lambrequins that combine two or more windows.
- The switch is also called a half-swag. Indeed, the designs are partially similar, except that the crossover is attached to the cornice at only one end. The other side is simply thrown over the cornice and you get a beautiful decoration in the ancient Greek style. The crossover looks especially impressive on tubular cornices. If you place it on a baguette, it will look like a swag, complemented by a tie.
- Bells are rare. They often go by other names: bell, cone. All these words denote the same detail of the lambrequin finishing. A bell is a single fold of fabric folded into a cone shape.
It is important to note that such a decorative element can only be made of dense material.
Rigid lambrequins are made on wooden frame or on a soft fabric backing, depending on the customer’s budget and the purpose of the model. Frame options are more expensive than all-fabric options, but they are more durable and look grander. A bandeau on a frame is suitable for decorating interiors of all styles, with the possible exception of Loft-style living rooms.
A bandeau on a soft frame can have a straight or figured edge, and can also be complemented with through threads. Such “lace” models are called openwork lambrequins.
Combined lambrequins are soft and hard parts assembled together. This option is the most pompous of all. It is the one that is usually chosen for decorating a window in the living room, but it requires careful use. Such a lambrequin can only be designed by a professional, since an amateur who does not have sufficient artistic taste will most likely be disappointed when creating his own model. Professional designers know which elements should be combined with each other and which should not.
Materials
When choosing fabrics for creating soft lambrequins, you should be guided by the style of the room. The choice of curtains must also be taken into account.
Light voile lambrequins look good in rooms with high ceilings. However, this rule can be circumvented by mixing light fabrics with heavier curtains. In a living room setting, it is usually welcome if the lambrequin is created from fabrics in contrasting shades.
A good example A combination of light beige tulle and dark chocolate brocade could serve. It would seem that the tone is the same, but these shades look like contrasting ones, due to which the entire design of the lambrequin seems more interesting.
Other popular materials include:
- Rigid bandeaus on a frame are made from natural fabrics. Linen, cotton, chintz look good, expensive and at the same time restrained and strict.
- Bando on a soft frame can be made from any material, but preference should still be given to polyester. It is easy to care for and costs much less than natural fabrics.
- Openwork bandeaus, on the contrary, you should choose only from plain fabric. The exception is canvases with a gradient or chameleon fabrics, which are now fashionable, changing color depending on the lighting. Pay attention to its texture: the rougher it is, the thinner the openwork should be. Soft and hard lambrequins can also be made from fabric with a pattern.
It is not necessary that the same pattern be repeated on the curtains; it is enough that any textile elements of the room are made of the same material. For example, a blanket on a sofa will be quite enough to “connect” the lambrequins with the rest of the room’s decoration.
Dimensions
At the moment it is possible to make a lambrequin of any size. These can be models for a large panel window 3 or 4 meters wide, or they can be very small, framing a small opening in the hallway or kitchen.
When calculating the length of the finished lambrequin, follow the rule that it should not exceed one-fifth of the distance from the height of the cornice to the floor level, otherwise you risk overloading the interior and visually “cluttering” the room.
Colors
When choosing a color scheme for lambrequins in the living room, it is not forbidden to use bright rich shades, such as rose-red, emerald, deep blue, peach, light green. However, muted gentle tones have remained in fashion for many seasons now. Gray, lilac, white, beige, light green or blue will emphasize the beauty of the room no worse than catchy colors and will allow you to put emphasis on something else, for example, a beautiful sofa.
Designers also advise:
- When choosing a finish for lambrequins, pay attention to golden color. Gilded fringe looks appropriate with almost any style, while it adds chic to the room
- Two-color Lambrequins are used today much more often than monotonous ones. Play with contrasts. Blue tulle and canary silk, green and white organza swags, gray-blue and gold slips will give an elegant atmosphere to the living room.
- Designers don’t forget about related combinations. Various shades of pink, yellow, blue are found in the same design quite often.
- Floral patterns fabrics for lambrequins are welcome. In combination with light tulle swags, dense fabric decorated with roses looks impressive and stylish, while the design itself gives the impression of modest and discreet, and sometimes even a little rustic.
How to choose?
The design of lambrequins in the living room can be very diverse. Depending on your own preferences and needs, you can choose modern models or classic, inherent in the Baroque style.
Much also depends on the size of the room. For a relatively small living room, the ceiling height of which does not exceed 2.5 meters, it is preferable to choose the simplest straight gangs. Any decor will only make the room appear smaller. If you still want to bring a little holiday into your usual environment, buy an openwork lambrequin. Cut-out “lace” will create the illusion of lightness, which will help to visually “raise” the ceilings and expand the space.
When decorating corner windows, you should also choose an openwork bando over all others. Only this option allows you to extend the lambrequin onto a nearby wall, visually expanding the space and making the window larger.
For rustic windows equipped with shutters, it is enough to sew only lambrequins, not complemented by curtains. Such a move will save space and help let more light into the living room, while at the same time adding gloss to it.
There are many more solutions for large windows. For example, when decorating a window with a balcony, you should give preference to asymmetrical models. Ties and jabots help balance the proportions of the room.
When ordering a single lambrequin for two windows, separate them with a mold. In addition to the fact that this will make the overall appearance more interesting, such a technique will help to visually divide the space without compromising the light coming from the street.
How to attach?
There are several types of fastenings for various lambrequins:
- Hard bandeaus attached to the cornice either with glue or with adhesive tape. The second option is more preferable, since from time to time the lambrequin will have to be removed and cleaned, and with the help of Velcro this process will become much easier.
- Soft lambrequins usually attached to a curtain tape, which is then hung on a baguette cornice in front of the main curtains. However, designers also offer the option of fastening with grommets, making the cornice, which in theory should be hidden, the main accent. In this case, the presence of lambrequins is intended only to emphasize its beauty and unusualness.
The crossovers are attached only on one side. Simply throw the other end of the fabric over the cornice, and spectacular decoration ready.
Options in the interior
We present to your attention new items and classic samples of lambrequins for the hall with detailed analysis each of the proposed solutions.
Stylish lambrequins can be used not only for framing windows. This photo clearly shows how you can use curtains with swags and jabots to delimit the space of one room. Lambrequins made of thick linen fabric are complemented by a modest decor in the form of a silk ribbon of delicate color. They fit perfectly into a classic interior.
The technique of asymmetry is often used to decorate windows with balcony door. Fashionable combined lambrequins in contrasting colors decorate the space between the ceiling and the window opening, visually expanding the area of the hall and increasing the height of the ceilings. The pattern on the tulle is made in the same color scheme as the bandeau.
Classic swags made of thick curtain fabric look modest, allowing you to make a luxurious leather sofa the center of the composition. In this case, the lambrequin serves as a complement to the unusual scalloped French curtains, delicately emphasizing their beauty and not drawing attention to itself.
Here is an example of a fashionable combined corner lambrequin. The choice of gold colors allows you to give the room a luxurious look, while the white finish of the rigid bandeau, matching the color of the ceiling, slightly balances the element, making it less pretentious, but without losing its festive look.
In this case, the designer successfully “made friends” with combined lambrequins and french curtains. The emphasis is on cleanliness and geometry of lines. The colors chosen were almost identical to avoid overloading the design. The tassel in the middle of the lambrequin acts as a piquant addition.
Fashionable lambrequins with floral patterns are made in a duet with Roman blinds made of matting. They look stylish and homey at the same time. Notice how well the textiles were chosen: the cushion on the chair is made of the same fabric as the lambrequin, and is bordered on the sides with the same fringe.
Hall in rustic style as if filled sunlight thanks to the choice of yellow fabric. A modest checkered pattern on rigid frame lambrequins with a figured bottom complements the overall interior, while simultaneously acting as a bright accent against the background of plain surfaces. Choosing this gang option visually increases the height of the ceilings.
See the next video for even more ideas for lambrequins for the hall.
Every homeowner strives to decorate the interior of their home as beautifully and elegantly as possible, but for this it is necessary not only to choose the appropriate style and components for each room.
The design of window structures also plays an important role. Most often, to create an original, beautiful and unique window design, curtains with a lambrequin are used, which emphasize the elegance of the design.
And although today the choice provided by manufacturers is quite wide, choosing the right product is not so easy.
The color and design variety of models often misleads buyers. It seems that you can choose absolutely any design, and it will look extremely successful.
However, this is not entirely true. You will need to pay special attention to choosing the design of curtains with a lambrequin, since it is not easy to find a product that will correctly highlight the style composition of the room.
All about lambrequin and its types
The trim in the form of a frill, placed in front of the curtains, is usually called a lambrequin. Due to the fact that the product hides the part of the curtain that is located at the top, visually the curtains seem weightless.
With its help you can easily disguise the cornice and cover the upper part of the window structure. This is especially important if any mistakes were made during the repair work and you need to hide them.
For those who, on the contrary, want to emphasize the cornice rather than hide it, more modern models are suitable.
Types of lambrequins
Just a few years ago, only straight models were produced. But as the popularity of the products grew every year, there was an urgent need to improve the design.
After all, ready-made curtains with a lambrequin, having a strictly straight shape, were suitable only for decorating rooms in classic style.
This product was not at all suitable for more modern styles. Therefore, over time, products began to appear various shapes, decorated with braid, tassels, fringe.
The design of lambrequins is divided into 2 main types:
Bandeau or rigid is a rigid fabric strip attached to a lining. The width, length, and shape of the product can be very different.
For example, the most popular bandeau models are products with wavy and clear lines.
For modern styles such as modern or high-tech, lambrequins with regular geometric shapes are perfect.
Products with wavy lines are widely used to decorate window structures in rooms decorated in a classic or country style.
Pay attention to the photo of curtains with a lambrequin, which is presented below. It can be seen that the wavy lines of the product give the room an atmosphere of light casualness.
Soft - lambrequins, which are classified as this type, differ from hard ones by being more soft. Such products look more attractive, sophisticated and very elegant.
In the past, they were very often used to decorate palace halls, because they emphasized the expensive and luxurious furnishings.
Advantages of lambrequins
Many people mistakenly believe that lambrequins are only a decorative element. But, besides this, they are an important part of the entire interior of the room.
That is why you should not be too frivolous with your choice and purchase the first model you like.
Undoubtedly, when creating a set of curtains with lambrequins, designers give free rein to their imagination and the products become the embodiment of beauty. However, it is worth remembering that the process of creating a design for curtains with lambrequins is not only creative.
A skillfully created design can help you hide the shortcomings of a room or, conversely, emphasize its advantages.
But to do this, you need to carefully approach the choice of product and not be guided by appearance alone. For example, it is better to choose more massive curtains with a lambrequin for the hall, since this room is quite spacious.
IN best case scenario a small lambrequin will simply “get lost” in this huge space, and at worst it will look ridiculous.
But if the room in which you are going to decorate the window with this design is of modest size, refrain from purchasing a bulky model.
In this case, the best option for you would be to buy a product that is not too massive. With its help, you will visually expand the space of the room and place a soft emphasis on the window structure, emphasizing its beauty.
Where to buy?
Since today the product is especially popular, many specialized stores have appeared that sell this product.
However, it is difficult to find interesting and sophisticated styles in small shops. If to complete the design of a room you need a product with unusual design, contact an experienced craftsman who will sew curtains.
It is not at all necessary to look for a seamstress through an advertisement or visit sewing workshops. Often, the store itself that sells fabrics provides similar services.
But if you yourself are fond of sewing or have completed special courses, you can sew curtains with a lambrequin with your own hands, without asking outsiders for help.
In this case, you will be able to sew a product that is perfect for you and will match the chosen style. Don't worry about this task being too difficult.
Sewing a product does not require any special skills, so any person trained in the craft of a seamstress can easily cope with it.
To find the answer to the question of how to sew curtains with a lambrequin, you should search the Internet for ready-made patterns and study them. Based on them, you can create your own unique product.
Photo of curtains with lambrequin
Here's another one luxury element decor has gained incredible popularity again! Lambrequins, which appeared during the Renaissance, are a wonderful decoration for the hall. In this article we will show more than 50 photos of real new products for 2019, which can already be found in curtain stores.
How do you see your hall? Cozy, representative, original, tranquility or an eternal celebration of life... Just one detail will very quickly bring you closer to your goal, changing the home atmosphere beyond pleasant recognition.
Today you will find maximum information about lambrequins, their origin, modern ideas their applications, types, combination with other components of window design and, of course, a voluminous selection of real photos.
A little history
A lambrequin is a decorative transverse strip made of fabric, wood, leather, plastic and other materials located in the upper part of the window on top of the curtains.
Appearing in the 15th century, lambrequins were originally decorations for canopies and bedrooms, and only in the 18th century they began to decorate windows. Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Classicism, Empire complemented, improved and modified this element with new forms, fabrics and accessories.
Nowadays, they are used in combination with curtains, tulle or separately. In addition, they add beauty to bathrooms, balconies, doors, arches, stage portals and even houses.
Beauty and functionality
Giving the window opening sophistication and completeness, lambrequins also perform practical functions, without which it is difficult to imagine modern interior:
The length of the lambrequins can be different, but in width their main part should not occupy more than 20% of the curtains, otherwise they will look more like short curtains.
Types and combinations
In terms of materials lambrequins are soft, hard and combined.
A By appearance – simple, draped, decorated, symmetrical, asymmetrical, straight and curly. Agree, it’s hard not to get confused when choosing when you see this variety in front of you.
Lambrequins combine perfectly with various curtains. A contrasting or inconspicuous background will be drapes, curtains, double curtains, tulle, Roman, French, roller, pleated and other types of curtains.
With such a limitless number of combinations at your disposal, you will provide the living room with the necessary level of darkness and create an extraordinary interior. Perhaps you are wondering what combinations will be the most popular in 2019?
The most relevant window decoration today is simple mesh tulle with elegant pelmet of any kind, echoing in color with other elements of the interior, dominant or representing a minority. This design method is suitable for small and spacious rooms with a small amount of daylight.
For well-lit compact rooms, Roman blinds are suitable. But an exquisite lambrequin will serve as decor here. It, like curtains, will not interfere with placing furniture by the window.
A rectangular frame, covered with thick fabric and covering the cornice, will harmonize with the upholstery of the sofa or carpet, creating a single color ensemble. This solution is typical for fashion lovers and supporters of minimalism, hi-tech, loft and other modern ideas.
An interesting design solution is to place patterned or colorful tulle between a plain lambrequin in the foreground and monochrome curtains in the background. The classic sequence - lambrequin, curtains, tulle, which also contains different combinations of colors, materials and shapes, is unlikely to lose its charm.
The main criterion when choosing a lambrequin is that its color and texture should be in harmony with the curtains and the overall decor.
However, if you want, make it the main accent of the living room.
New items in window design include the use of lambrequin as an independent window decoration that does not require additional additions. And this fits very well with another fashion trend - leaving the window opening without any decoration, filling the living room with natural light as much as possible. Why remove an unnecessary cornice if you can decorate it stylishly.
For example, soft silk pelmet, with some carelessness thrown over the cornice, will add romantic chic to the living room and create a feeling of lightness and airiness. It looks especially impressive in living rooms with high ceilings.
As you probably noticed, this window decoration is compatible with many interior design styles. In addition, you have every chance to make asymmetrical compositions, which, according to leading designers, will be fashionable in 2019.
Each type is gorgeous in its own way and deserves separate consideration, so let us tell you more about them.
Soft
This type of lambrequins is considered the most common. They are made from soft fabric that can be beautifully folded. In terms of production, the material used is draping fabric based on silk, cotton, linen and others. soft materials.
Soft lambrequins can be simple or decorated. The first type is decorated with folds arranged in different ways, while the second, in turn, boasts such exquisite elements as:
A real classic of decoration is the swag - a part of the lambrequin draped and forming a semicircle.
Interesting fact: the word “swag” has many meanings. And although its sound is Nordic, it is quite possible that it came to us from American slang, where swag means “cool taste in music, clothing, accessories and behavior.”
Look how they look on the windows and agree – our assumption is very similar to the truth. Swags can also be symmetrical or asymmetrical, forming folds of different sizes. They can completely cover the cornice, or they can expose it in some places - then they are called overhangs.
As can be seen in the photo, swags smoothly turn into frills, chill molds or bells, which also belong to fashion trends. You probably already know that in lately To effectively frame the window, curtains are used. And these are not just tulle and curtains, but mirrored curtains, different in color, and sometimes in texture. In this case, several corresponding swags or a fringe framing them, separators in the form of frills, tassels, flounces, etc. will be in perfect harmony with them.
The same move can be applied if your curtains have a lining of a different color. And this is what it will look like. Another variety - a lambrequin puff, emblazoned on a curtain tape, is also very popular in modern design. If you want, add the same folds at the bottom of the curtains or on the tiebacks.
Uncomplicated and at the same time luxurious, it will complement both lush and very simple curtains, and at the same time, if necessary, hide the way they are attached. Plus, it goes well with upholstered furniture.
Hard
As you might have guessed, this look is not notable for its flowing folds, but it is one that, according to many designers, will decorate the most stylish interiors in 2018.
Hard lambrequins, which are also called bandeaus, consist of dense fabrics or soft materials stretched over a frame. The base can have a rectangular or complex figured shape and is made of any hard materials– wood, plywood, plastic, etc.
The window composition will be decorated with a pointed, keeled, three-lobed, five-leafed or asymmetrical arch. It will be complemented by fringe, braid, embroidery, frills, flounces, tassels and other elements. This is appropriate if the room is decorated in a classic or other richly decorated style. On the other hand, a design that contrasts with the surroundings is also acceptable.
Bando will appear simple, strict and together with this majestic addition to the overall color range and style, and if you want, it will become the main highlight of the living room. At the same time, as you noticed, the design of the curtains may be completely unremarkable.
Whatever style the hall is decorated in, there are several dozen or even hundreds of suitable bandeaus for each of them. And this is if we talk only about models available for sale, and not created by your imagination and made to order. Just imagine the endless variety that awaits you!
And finally, an exclusive - openwork lambrequins, which have already managed to win the hearts of many beauty connoisseurs. They look like large lace or Richelieu embroidery. However, judge for yourself what they remind you of by looking at the photo.
This work of art is attached to a special strip and occupies the entire width or part of the cornice. Since asymmetry is welcome in modern design, strict rules regarding its location, of course not.
Openwork lambrequins, for the production of which laser technologies and various stencils are used, are new designs, although they have been known for more than two centuries. If you wish, you can make this beauty yourself, but it is not a fact that it will be as practical and durable. We would still recommend turning to professionals. Openwork bandeaus are characterized by contrast and versatility. They can easily fit into an interior decorated in the Baroque style and act as a small island of luxury in modest, minimalist apartments.
Standard models are represented by solid structures with pattern elements repeating along the entire length. And here’s what non-standard solutions look like. Before you is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Looking at the photo, one cannot help but agree with the opinion that lambrequins are similar to people: no two are alike.
And this is wonderful, because stylish modern interiors are distinguished by their original design. Often, openwork lambrequins contrast in color with the rest of the details of the window composition. Double curtains are another opportunity to create a holistic and harmonious ensemble. Look how wonderful they look in combination with tulle, optionally tied with matching tiebacks.
Violating generally accepted rules and norms can also be considered a popular trend. As you can see in the photo, these lambrequins are much longer than they should be, and all thanks to ties, molds and frills. And this, you see, does not prevent them from being just a chic decor that immediately catches the eye.
Combined
It’s easy to guess that this variety involves a combination of shapes, textures and materials that is trendy today. By hanging an additional bar above the cornice, or even without it, you will realize your wildest ideas and create a unique ensemble.
For example, swags or crossovers can be pulled through holes in a rigid lambrequin topped with a mold on both sides. Or like this - a bandeau, from under which you can see a folded sash covering the curtains. Complex combined lambrequins consist of several decorative components and differently draped fabrics.
Regardless of the design of the curtains, these elements most attract attention and act as the main accent of the interior. Make sure of this by looking at the photo. Note that even a composition made from one fabric looks elegant.
How do you like this option - an openwork lambrequin covering swags with ties, then curtains that match the colors of the lace bandeau, and to top it off - patterned tulle? If necessary, all components are swapped.
It is easy to pull soft draping fabric through the holes in the openwork lambrequin, and if you want something new, its location can easily be changed.
By attaching an additional strip for a lambrequin and related accessories above the cornice, you will emphasize the height of the living room and get even more opportunities for unique window design.
Important: if the living room is small, a large number of folds, as well as multi-layered elaborate products on 2-3 cornices, are not best choice. It is believed that all this eats up space. Try a combination of lace or rigid bandeau with long white tulle, or an asymmetrical composition.
The hit of the season, as you remember, will be the violation of symmetrical forms. This means that the right curtain can be one color, and the second one can be completely different. They can have similar colors with fringes, tiebacks, or be combined into one thanks to a hard, soft or openwork lambrequin.
Combining colors, styles, materials, textures and varieties of lambrequins gives endless possibilities and is sure to awaken your dormant inner designer. We wish you inspiration!
Modern design solutions allow you to create a huge variety of unique and different interiors. And every designer knows that an incorrectly designed window can ruin any, even the most beautiful, room design. When starting such a difficult task as choosing beautiful curtains without a lambrequin for the living room, be creative in the process: look at the photo, select a few different options and listen to the advice of professional designers. First you need to decide what kind of curtains you would like to see in your living room.
Scarlet curtains for the living room 
Vanilla curtains 
Curtains with ornaments 
Brocade fabrics 
Brown metallic
Most people choose curtains at the final stage of decorating a room or living room. However, it is better to think about this important element in advance, because the curtains should be in harmony with the rest of the decor.
There are many types of curtains, the main ones are:
- Classic ones are usually long, reaching to the floor, they are sewn from fabrics with bright patterns. Such curtains hide window defects well and also create the visual illusion of a higher ceiling;
- English ones are a combination with a flat top and a gathered bottom edge, which forms a drapery. Used in classic interiors;
- French - a previously common model of curtains, consisting of symmetrical folds along the entire length;
- Roman ones are made from a single, even piece of fabric fixed to rigid elements. Move using a cord;
- Rolled ones are similar to Roman ones, only they are rolled into a roll.
The choice of window decoration type depends on the interior design. You can see photos of all these options in the article.
Classic in the interior 
Living room interior in English style 
French style window decoration 
Roman blinds 
Window decoration with fabric in rolls Where can such curtains be used?
A lambrequin is a fabric drapery covering the entire width of the window that covers the upper part of the curtains. Most modern designers are unanimous in the opinion that curtains with a lambrequin look good in large rooms with very high ceilings, decorated in elaborate classical variations.
If you need to choose curtains for small room with low ceilings and not very bright light, then curtains without a lambrequin would be the best option.
When choosing curtains for the living room, it is worth considering that many people will gather in this room, so its interior should be unobtrusive, as can be seen in the presented photos of the interiors. Curtains without lambrequins in the living room will favorably emphasize sources of natural light, without oversaturating the room with unnecessary decorative elements.
Curtains without a lambrequin are perfect for a living room, the interior of which is made in a modern minimalist style. With their help, you can decorate the window in an interesting way, making the room soft and cozy. Decor with a lambrequin in this case will not be combined with the overall design idea, especially if the room is small.
Cream curtains 
English classics
Combination of classic and Roman blinds 
Tulle and curtains in shades of lilac 
White and blue set Selecting a design
When choosing beautiful curtains for the living room, you need to think through many little details. First of all, make sure that the entire room is decorated in the same style. You should not combine the cold consistency of minimalism with the luxury and ornateness of baroque.
The color scheme plays an important role. Although a play of contrasts is sometimes quite appropriate when choosing curtains for windows, it is still important not to overdo it. We have selected many photos that will help you understand how to use color correctly.
If the furniture or other elements in the living room are made in solid colors, you should not choose curtains with bright prints; it is better to use single-color fabrics; small patterns are allowed.
If the living room has a low ceiling, solutions using fabrics with horizontal stripes are well suited. They will visually make the room taller, especially if you fix the cornice not immediately above the window, but raise it right up to the ceiling. The use of curtains and draperies with a lambrequin is also undesirable if there is a low ceiling. Surely many have seen photos of similar interiors, where the ceiling seems to hang over your head.
Choosing a color
The question of color scheme is the first one that should be answered when choosing curtains. On the one hand, the curtains on the windows should be harmoniously combined in color with all other interior details: furniture, color of walls, floors, doors. On the other hand, the curtains should stand out somewhat, because if they are matched to match the surrounding environment, they will simply get lost against the general background.
If your living room windows face the sunny side, then you can choose a cool color scheme for the fabric. Gray, metallic, shades of blue and turquoise will fill the room with coolness and somewhat dim the bright light.
If, on the contrary, there is not enough light in the living room, then you can choose curtains without lambrequins in bright, saturated colors, which will add additional color to the poorly lit, and therefore dim, living room. It is important not to overdo it, because too bright colors can quickly become boring, thereby causing irritation to the inhabitants of the house.
Classically, the most successful colors for curtains are pastel shades: beige, brown and silver. But often there are more daring design solutions (examples in the photo).
Green curtains on narrow window
Sheer curtains 
Bright curtains 
Classic curtains in the interior 
Heavy curtains and light tulle Which fabric is better
To sew curtains without lambrequins, you can use natural and synthetic fabrics, as well as their combinations. The most convenient option: combining synthetic fibers with cotton. This fabric is easy to wash and iron and is not very deformable.
If you choose window decor for the sunny side, then you need to take into account that completely natural fabrics when exposed to direct sun rays fade quickly and therefore lose color brightness. The choice of fabric is also influenced by the functional use of window curtains.
If they are used solely for the purpose of decorating a window opening, then light translucent fabrics can be used:
- Organza;
- Batiste;
- Silk;
- Taffeta.
If you need to close the window from prying eyes or from bright natural light, then you should choose denser fabrics (velvet, wool, linen). When making products to order, you need to look at the fabric with your own eyes, because often the photo does not convey all the nuances of the color and texture of the material.
Design of sliding doors to the balcony 
Interior with classic curtains
Roman blinds made of heavy opaque fabric 
Vertical stripes on the central part 
Translucent material with floral patterns Accessories for decoration
Lambrequin is not the only possible decoration for window curtains. Depending on the general concept of window decor, you can use various fittings that will complement and highlight the beauty of the curtains.
Conventionally, fittings can be divided into two types: structural fittings and decorative ones. The first type is used directly in the manufacture of curtains and plays a certain functional role (hooks, tiebacks, drapery tapes). With the help of such accessories, you can conveniently select and secure the fabric, create elegant folds that look very impressive (as can be seen from the photo).
Decorative accessories are not functionally required and serve only as decoration for the finished product (beads, pom-poms, tassels, fringe, etc.). With the help of such details, you can significantly enliven even the simplest curtains, giving them a festive and elegant look, which can be seen in our photos.
It is necessary to choose one or another fitting for each specific type window textiles to avoid inconsistencies in styles and designs. There are many examples that well-chosen fittings will create a complete look for curtains without lambrequins (as shown in the photo).
Mounting methods
The absence of bulky elements opens up wide possibilities for using various methods of attaching curtains to the cornice. Even in such a seemingly insignificant matter, you can show taste and non-standard approach. Beautiful fastenings for curtains without lambrequins can be as follows:
- Ties: Bows or knots that are tied directly around the curtain rod. This type of fastening is best suited for light, airy fabrics for bright and sunny living rooms;
- Loops: Unlike the previous option, the fasteners form a loop that does not need to be tied every time. It is either stitched to the curtain or fastened with Velcro tape;
- Eyelets are round holes at the top of the curtain through which the curtain rod is threaded. Using eyelets allows you to create even and uniform folds across the entire width of the fabric. Most often used for dense and heavy materials;
- Rings are classic version fastenings of straight curtains are attached to the upper edge of the product and strung on the cornice. This option is very versatile and suitable for any fabric;
- The braid is sewn to the top edge of the curtain; inside there are special cords that, when pulled together, beautifully drape the fabric. They allow you to create very small and weightless folds, which makes the curtains light and airy. This mounting option is ideal for light and thin materials.
Ring curtains 
Eyelet fastening 
Small drapery on the drawstring 
Braid for creating uniform folds When additional decor is not needed
Despite the fact that the choice of curtains is always a purely individual matter, it is possible to identify general patterns in the use of certain types of curtains in certain interiors. Let's look at what styles curtains without lambrequins are best combined with:
- Constructivism - functional interior without cluttering details, simple plain curtains, slightly lighter than the walls, will suit it.
- Minimalism - this interior style often uses contrasting curtains that will stand out against the general background. Unobtrusive patterns on curtains are allowed, the fabric for which should be light and transparent.
- Pop art - this one modern look Interior design involves highlighting either color or shapes. For a living room in this design, smooth and simple, but catchy curtains are well suited, which will look like a bright spot against the general background.
- High-tech is a complex modern interior; usually the curtains in it are an extension of the wall. The choice of texture and color of the material depends on the color of the walls, but it is preferable that the color of the fabric be darker than the background.
Lack of lambrequin: advantage or disadvantage?
When choosing certain types of curtains for the living room, you need to evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of the product. The main advantages of using curtains without lambrequins include the simplicity of their design.
To hang such products, you do not need special special fasteners or cornices, which greatly simplifies the task of decorating the living room. In addition, the simplicity of the design makes the production of the product much cheaper, and you can always choose a suitable option for every taste and budget.
Window curtains without heavy decorative elements can easily fit into almost any interior. If you choose the right texture and color scheme of the fabric, the fabric will advantageously highlight all the advantages of your living room.
If the window drapery is simple in design, then it will be easy to remove for cleaning or washing. This is an important point, since window fabrics easily collect and accumulate dust, and therefore require regular cleaning.
The simple design of curtains has no drawbacks as such; they are universal and can be used in any living room. The only drawback can be an unsuccessfully selected fabric for the curtain, which does not match the rest of the interior details. When choosing beautiful curtains for the living room, do not limit your imagination. We have specially selected a large number of photos so that you can form your opinion about the variety of window decor options and choose the best option.
Tors with a lambrequin are real luxury, a symbol of greatness. Lambrequins add fabulousness and grandeur to an ordinary curtain, making the interior unique.
It is important to choose the right decoration, because there are many types of curtains, and not every existing type can fit into a particular interior.
Lambrequins
Lambrequins are drapery used to decorate the upper part of the canvas. Previously, it was possible to hide the cornice this way.
Today, lambrequins are window decor. The simplest version of lambrequins looks like curtains with fabrics that seem to be pulled together and fall down. They are hung in layers, different shapes and colors are combined.
Division of lambrequins:
- Simple - assembly is done by folding, tape is used.
- Soft ones are the most in demand today. Made from soft fabric, folds can be made in any shape.
- Rigid - bandeau, visually look like ordinary French curtains.
The appearance of such lambrequins is attractive, and they wonderfully complement both a small window and the design of a window with a balcony door.
The simplest lambrequin is made of synthetics, and the structure is given an arched shape. The main rule is to maintain a contrasting color scheme. The lambrequin is often darker than the curtain.
Ready curtain
You can often find ready-made curtains with a lambrequin for the hall, the difference from ordinary curtains is the presence of an adjacent panel of one or another fabric that has a bend along the cornice.
The main advantage is the simplicity of the design. Such curtains are chosen by those who do not know how to sew curtains with lambrequins.
Curtains usually come with cute garters, which are made from thick fabric so that it can be combined with curtains.
This option is budget, presented in different sizes, and is perfectly used for decorating windows with different ceiling heights.
New items
Among the existing new products ready-made curtains with a lambrequin, light and seemingly weightless textures, with a minimum of folds, are especially in demand.
Most often, a pattern is visible on the curtain. The figures are smooth, the decor used is unusual.
It is better to avoid veils and microorganza if available. low ceilings, because the curtains will look ridiculous in the interior. It is worth choosing a set of curtains with a lambrequin, which are made of light tulle.
Fashionable colors
Today, lambrequins of different types can be used to decorate the interior. color combinations. Previously, such classic colors as burgundy, white, and brown were used.
You can often find colors such as gold, pink, green. There is a use for every color.
Selection of lambrequins
When choosing lambrequins to decorate curtains, take into account the fact that the window large sizes, the more complex the form can be applied.
Naturally, if the window is small, then the simplest decor is chosen - no garters or folds are provided.
It is optimal for the kitchen space to use a lambrequin together with curtains and tulle. In other words, the window is decorated with a curl of fabric that seems to flow down on both sides.
Decor
The design of curtains with a lambrequin is thought out to the smallest detail if the room is to be decorated. Complex and intricate figures are often used, the main thing is that the length of each figure is no more than a third of the window.
The clearance to the ceiling is taken into account, standardly approximately 40 cm. If the distance is greater, then the width of the lambrequin should be larger by the same size. If less, then it is better to abandon drapery altogether.
The soft lambrequin is complemented by ties, swags, de jabots, and throws. Often only one side is tied. Even in this case, the window decoration will look beautiful.
The combined version of lambrequins is used carefully, because they are combined with the interior of the room. The main shade of the room is taken as a basis.
You can look through photos of curtains with lambrequins in special galleries on the Internet, and roughly estimate what the end result will be.
Most often, a combined lambrequin is a bandeau with a flip, combined with translucent tulle.
Many people experiment and create curtains with lambrequins with their own hands.
An important rule is that you cannot hang the entire combination on the window, so as not to end up with just curtains for decorating the window space that are hung carelessly.
Photo of curtains with lambrequin
