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Texture of rustic curtain fabrics

The choice of material for curtains plays a primary role when designing window openings in the house. Fabrics must be made from natural raw materials. The following types of materials are suitable for curtains:

Chintz is a cotton fabric with a variegated pattern. It has high strength and beautiful appearance. Disadvantages include its fading in the sun and loss of color after washing in hot water.
Linen is a natural fabric obtained in a labor-intensive way from the plant of the same name. The fibrous structure does not deteriorate under the influence of sunlight and does not fade. The disadvantages include high cost and significant creasing.
Satin is a dense, shiny fabric made from cotton and silk threads. It has high strength and does not form wrinkles.
Taffeta is a dense fabric material made from thin threads of silk and cotton. Has a glossy surface. It often makes lush draperies on windows.

You can see photos of rustic-style curtains made from the above fabrics below. The texture of the curtains affects the comfort and coziness of the room. The rustic image of a room in a city apartment allows you to move away from the constant bustle and worries. When choosing curtains, you should also pay attention to the pattern that is usually applied to the material.

Features of the design of small windows

Decorating a window in a wooden house does not require huge costs or any special requirements; the main condition for interior design is the creation of a zone of comfort and coziness. Simplicity and good taste are what you need for your home.

It’s easy to choose curtains for small windows in a wooden or log house if you follow the basic rules:

When choosing fabric, give preference to light, natural materials of a light shade; they will create a feeling of lightness and purity.
Create the most simple and natural compositions.
Curtains should be combined with the chosen overall design style.
In decor, show a sense of proportion, excesses will overload the curtain, it will look ridiculous and funny.
For a small window, do not use long and massive curtain rods.
Correctly combine the curtain with the curtain, both in texture and color, this will help adjust the size of the window opening.
Don't just focus on the rustic style - experiment, Roman blinds can look good even on a small window.
You should not hang bulky curtains on small windows or overload them with a large number of decorations.

It is not necessary to choose expensive and bright curtains, especially with a large pattern; it is better to take a more modest fabric, perhaps even a plain one, and finish the edges manually using braid, frill or lace.

Many city apartments, as well as country houses, are equipped with balconies. Read our article “How to choose curtains for a balcony door?” If you are tired of curtains, then blinds have come into fashion. Read our article “All types of blinds for plastic windows with photos.”

The easiest way to install roller blinds on plastic windows is for detailed instructions at the link.

Appearance

It’s not difficult to guess that rustic curtains usually contain images of nature and domestic animals. It is also allowed to use checkered and striped patterns in the interior. Options with a plain background without a pattern are possible.

It is best to choose a color palette from warm colors. These can be combinations of white, red, yellow, green and brown.

Kitchen or dining room

In the place where the hosts are having a meal, this style is most often used. Wooden benches, a table, and a set that imitates wood can create the semblance of a house in the village. Blinds and drapes also influence the organization of the interior.

It is advisable to choose short or not too long curtains for this room. The pattern on the fabric can be in the form of small flowers, fruits, berries, cells or stripes. The material for the curtains should be light and transparent.

Basic styles for wooden houses

Without resorting to the services of a designer, you can independently, according to your taste and wishes, choose the decoration for your small windows, resorting to numerous catalogs, recommendations and photos on special websites; it is not at all difficult. When choosing curtains for small windows in a wooden house, you can safely adhere to basic styles, such as country, ethnic and environmental.

Country style

When decorating a window in a country-style room, try to choose natural materials such as linen, calico, chintz, staple and cambric. The fabric can be chosen with a light printed pattern or a small pattern, as well as with an absolutely win-win check, it can be played up with a wide matching edging or even a large appliqué. To decorate the curtain, you can use handmade lace and rough braid - this will add color and sophistication.

Ecological style

When decorating windows in an ecological style, again, we choose natural cotton fabrics with natural prints (flowers, leaves, twigs) and decorate them with decor made from natural materials.

Provence

In wooden dwellings, the Provence style is used very often and quite effectively. Soft and pastel fabric colors (white, blue, pink and cream) make the window light and delicate, visually enlarging it. Natural prints, wide facings, frills and natural lace are welcome.

Additional subtleties

A bright pattern on the fabric will help make the window brighter and attract attention.
Organza is a very advantageous material for window decoration; it makes the interior light and airy.
To make a small window appear larger, nail the cornice closer to the ceiling.
There is no need to hang heavy and dark fabrics such as wool or velvet on small windows; they look terrible, quickly collect dust and are difficult to clean.

Living room

In the living room of a city apartment, owners most often spend time relaxing and communicating with their family. Long curtains of a single color or with floral patterns are suitable for this room. Design with lambrequins and frills is allowed.

Often, furniture of a certain color is selected for the living room, matching the pattern of the window curtains.

Children's

For boys and girls, curtains with bright patterns are often hung in their room. The material that is often used for curtains is chintz. Curtains can be combined with transparent tulle.

Public institutions

Often, rustic curtains can be found in cafes and restaurants that serve original Russian dishes. The overall interior is complemented by various items and accessories. For example, various household items of our ancestors can be placed on the walls: bast shoes, wooden spoons and other kitchen utensils.

Naturally, in such rooms the curtains have the same thematic character. For catering establishments, light curtains made of natural fabrics with a discreet or plain pattern are hung on the windows.

The versatility of rustic style

There are many styles of rustic style. So, many peoples have different houses that are located outside the city. Russian huts, American ranches, English cottages... The list goes on for a long time. After all, every nation has its own traditional buildings. How to choose curtains in a rustic style and not go wrong? Let's figure out which curtains are suitable for various types of rustic style.

For a rustic American style, characteristic striped or checkered curtains are selected; an option with stars on the fabric is possible.

Southwestern American style is characterized by the use of Indian motifs and patchwork techniques.

Photo of using the patchwork technique

The French rustic style is complemented by light, romantic curtains in pastel colors or discreet patterns.

Off-white fabric is used for curtains, which are typical of English country design.

And traditional Scandinavian design is the use of curtains made of light fabrics on windows. Often, curtains have soft colors and are decorated with ruffles.

A room where rustic curtains are hung on the windows represents simplicity, comfort and ease. This is the best solution that will help you move away from the bustle of the city and be alone with your thoughts.

When we learned that the directions imply a specific choice of curtains, it’s time to decide on the design of rooms such as the bedroom and kitchen in a rustic style.

Homemade rustic curtains

Before you buy curtain fabric, you need to calculate the length of the future product. To do this, you need to measure the distance from the cornice to the floor or to the window sill. For long curtains, the length usually does not reach the floor by about 9 cm. It is important that the curtain completely covers the heating device.

It is necessary to add a few centimeters to the measured distance to hem the future curtain. You should also decide on the width. In stores it is standard: about one and a half, two or three meters. To calculate, you need to multiply the window width by 1.5. This will be the width of future panels.

After the fabric is purchased, it is cut. Before cutting out, the fabric should be washed and ironed. Pattern options are different: rectangle, triangle, octagon, etc.

Before sewing, you need to fold the edges and baste them. Then, following the basting line, with a long line (4-6 mm), sew on top the braid with loops for hanging. To adjust the threads of the braid, you need to pull it out and use them to set the desired width. Make side seams and stitch the bottom.

The final stage of making curtains with your own hands is re-ironing the finished product.

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Rustic style in the kitchen

The kitchen is a room in which there are constant temperature changes and high humidity. Therefore, the requirements for curtain materials are serious:

resistance to elevated temperatures;
water resistance of fabrics;
dust-repellent properties;
ease of care.

All these requirements must be taken into account when choosing materials for sewing curtains for the kitchen with your own hands.

Country design is a classic option that can be found in children's drawings. Natural fabrics are best suited for the kitchen. It can be chintz, cotton or linen. A typical pattern is a checkered pattern. The color of the curtains can be varied - from white and blue tones to bright and rich orange-red shades. When sewing curtains with your own hands, keep in mind that their length should be up to the window sill. In the photo you can see a country style kitchen:

Kitchen design in country style

For a standard rustic kitchen design, use plain fabrics that have light shades. It is acceptable to use drawings of animals, floral patterns and spikelets. The material used must be exclusively natural. You can use a lambrequin to decorate curtains.