A house in this style may look like an English cottage, an American ranch, a provincial French house or a Russian hut. The main thing that unites all directions is the unique flavor of the village. This is an atmosphere of comfort and warmth, a simple decoration of the room, in which many gizmos are made by hand and endowed with the character of its owners. The choice of a rustic style is an urban man's desire for nature, which is especially important in our industrial age.
The rustic style finds the greatest application in the kitchen, because it is the most comfortable and "homely" place in the whole dwelling. Rustic curtains for the kitchen are one of the central elements of this style.
Rustic colorful curtains in the bedroom interiorRustic style is for Russia, and "country" (country - country, village) - for English-speaking countries, although we are now quite familiar with the country style. In our country, there are stereotypes in the perception of fellow citizens that country is American style, whereas in fact it is a rustic style depending on the country in question.
"Country" literally means "rural", "rustic". The interior in this style creates an atmosphere of measured village life in the bosom of nature. But this does not mean at all that the furnishings of your living room, bedroom or dining room should repeat the originals of the 18th and 19th centuries, when houses were heated with wood and water was brought from wells. Country, or rustic style today is a subtle stylization, where pottery is adjacent to the most modern household appliances.
However, here you need to understand that the color of the atmosphere created will depend on which country style you choose for your kitchen or living room. Let's take a look at some of them - let's see how to choose country-style curtains for different types curtains: on the hooks, with lambrequins, or simple roller blinds.
This is, first of all, a rich color range with a predominance of dark tones - red, brown, dark green. Of the drawings, stripes, Scottish cages, and small floral ornaments dominate.
Rustic curtains in English: tartan, ebony, modesty and severity of the last century Such a room is somewhat reminiscent of a hunting lodge. There are many natural stone and rough wood. Textiles in more restrained shades, checkered or striped, sometimes with stars. Patchwork technique is encouraged.
American country style curtains Cold northern style. Textiles in it are used in light shades, with small patterns; the decoration of curtains and curtains with ruffles is popular.
Nordic cold bleached, light curtains on the windows Associated with femininity, tenderness, grace. In textiles, mainly pastel shades of mint, lavender or sandy shades, small floral patterns are used. This style is very good for small spaces.
French country style curtains - provence It resembles the decoration of a wooden hut, with an abundance of lace tablecloths and napkins, embroidered or knitted by hand. The curtains are also complemented with lace or embroidery. Their drawing can be simple floral or imitate painting under Gzhel, Khokhloma.
Rustic curtains in rustic style The rustic style is characterized by the use of natural fabrics - linen, cotton, thin drape, chintz, satin. However, the kitchen is a place where the curtains will constantly collect dust, steam, and various odors. Therefore, it is more practical to use synthetic fabrics that imitate the texture of natural ones, or with a special repulsive impregnation. They will have to be washed less often, and they will not fade in the sun.
lightweight fabric with embroidery for a rustic look 
Blended, linen fabrics in the design of door and window openings in country style In addition to those already listed, curtains with a polka dot pattern, with various fruits, berries, as well as birds, insects, mushrooms, vegetables, animals, look vivid in the interior of a rustic kitchen. That is, anything that evokes thoughts of rural nature will do: flowering gardens, ears of corn, fruit beds.
Animals and plants, cute pictures and funny prints - all of this appropriate place in a rustic interior Models of curtains for the kitchen with a rustic flavor are distinguished by their simplicity and lightness. Preference is given to curtains of short length, since kitchen windowsills are often used as an additional shelf, table or work surface.
Curtains with lambrequin - the most suitable cut for country style Illustrative example- curtains on trains. They are located in such a way that they cover only half of the window - the rope or crossbar is not above the window opening, but in the middle. Such curtains consist of one or two parts. For the Russian version, you can complement them with ruffle or do-it-yourself embroidery.
For those who want to sew with their own hands, the site has a guide on how to sew cafe curtains for the kitchen.
Window decoration in the style of a cafe can look organically in classic interior while remaining traditionally rustic in style Such a model will best emphasize the rustic style of the interior, especially if the hooks are symmetrical on both sides. The curtains tied from the sides look very nice. For pickups, you can use the most different materials: from textile "belt" to lace strips, braids or cords.
Delicate romantic hooks on Provence style curtains Lambrequin is a special wide frill that is hung in front of the curtain in order to cover the cornice and visually increase the height of the window. In the interior of the kitchen, this is often useful, since the large window gives the feeling of more space. For a rustic style, lambrequins with gather and ruffles are used, as well as made of tulle or airy fabrics.
The curtains - a cafe with a lambrequin - are nothing more than rustic naive curtains on the windows. Various cozy materials are suitable for finishing curtains: lace, cords, beads, seam, ribbons, decorative buttons, etc.
Rustic curtains for the kitchen are easy to sew with your own hands. If the style of the room is known, textiles and patterns are chosen, it remains only to buy the required amount of fabric and sit at the sewing machine.
The simplest option is curtains consisting of two rectangles.
For them, the fabric needs to be purchased double width (for assembly), and 10% longer in height (for seams). Measuring the window and making calculations is a snap.
Before opening the fabric, you must first wash and iron it - this will help to avoid further shrinkage (the fabric will “shrink” even before starting sewing). This rule does not apply to fabrics with impregnation.
Next, the required length and width of the canvases are noted and the fabric is cut. Twice folded over 0.5-0.8 mm the lower edge of the product and sewn. If there is not enough experience in sewing, the seam must first be basted by hand, and the basting must be removed after stitching.
Marking the hem of the curtains The finishing of the top edge depends on how the curtain will be attached.
This is how you can sew on the curtain loops along the top edge. If on hooks, you will need a special tape for curtains. The cut of fabric must be folded to the wrong side in such a way that the tape itself fits in the width, there is a small margin on top (at the discretion of the hostess), which, when the product is pulled together, will be nicely draped, and the edge itself will need to be tucked inward by about 5 mm so that after stitching it does not crumble.
The tape is attached with two lines along the edges. At the same time, the sections on the sides are also bent, and the tightening thread is straightened so that it does not fall into the seam. Now it remains to pull off the product and hang it on the cornice.
Romantic linen curtains with lace, eaves with hooks If a rope or rail will be threaded into the curtain for fastening, you need to arrange a drawstring. For her, the hem width will be equal to the width of the rail, plus approximately 1 cm for a free fit, plus an allowance for hemming - about 5 mm. It remains to sew the product along the hem line and insert a rail or rope into the drawstring.
Country style curtains with a Spanish romantic character Even the most believable country-style curtains, however, will look lonely among the things with which they do not harmonize. Conversely, unpretentious chintz curtains will sparkle if you support them with the necessary details.
In the kitchen, it can be tablecloths and napkins, chair covers or bedspreads for a sofa, cozy towels, oven mitts or decorative pillows... Such gizmos, if desired, are also easy to make with your own hands. Curtains can overlap with the color and pattern of the wall covering, kitchen apron, paintings, dishes.
Support for American country style in the interior It is the accents, cute little things that are necessary in everyday life that help to fill the room with coziness and originality. At the same time, the rustic style will unite all the details of the interior together, and the curtains will become the center of attraction for the eyes in the kitchen.
Marine, at the same time country, and provence
Rustic eclecticism
Bedroom in country style, solid English village
Summer cottages have long ceased to be a "battlefield" for the harvest. People come here to relax, which means that the interior and, of course, the curtains should be given the utmost attention. The closeness of nature creates a special atmosphere. Natural fabrics (cotton, chintz, linen) with simple ornaments look very organic in a country house. Even short curtains in a small flower, not very appropriate in modern apartment, acquire a completely new sound at the dacha, becoming an element of country style - you can easily verify this by looking at the photo of our catalog of ready-made curtains.
Gone are the days when the dacha interior was formed from things that served in a city apartment and, as unnecessary, were sent to live out their days outside the city. Eclecticism, collected from what will have to be replaced by original and stylish design solutions... Today, curtains for a summer residence, like other interior elements, are selected no less carefully than for a city apartment. In our online store, you can choose the models that are most suitable for you.
On the eve of summer, most begin to prepare for the summer season. Many out-of-town holiday lovers collect unnecessary things from the city in order to transport them to their homes on the plots. Few people think about the interior of such a dwelling, because often the design of a summer house is created from what is not a pity. Often, rooms are decorated carelessly and without a soul.
This approach to the suburban interior is fundamentally wrong. After all, they go there to take a break from city life and relax not only in the fresh air, but also to enjoy the comfort wooden house with an old Russian stove. Therefore, it is very important that the dacha is enveloped in a pleasant and comfortable environment that can be created with the help of decorative interior elements.
Everyone knows that any home takes on a completely different look if curtains are hung on the windows. The ambiance instantly becomes warm and inviting to peace of mind. However, few people dare to specifically buy curtains for the summer cottage. Therefore, independent sewing of curtains becomes a rather urgent task for people who spend all summer outside the city.
To solve this problem, it is not at all necessary to purchase a special fabric, it can be found in the remains of past curtains. The key requirement for country curtains is comfort and practicality. You should not create an interior with curtains and massive lambrequins, it will be completely inappropriate to look in the country style. It is more rational to sew country-style curtains from linen or chintz fabric. Photos of such curtains reflect full compliance with the general theme of suburban life.
When sewing curtains for a summer residence, several key points can be distinguished that will help to cope with the task at hand.
By analyzing these three points, you can get a clearer picture of the future window decor.
Sizing is the most important step in preparing for DIY sewing. The final result will depend on it. If you measure the length or width of the curtains incorrectly, then you can completely ruin the entire interior, since such curtains will stand out for their inappropriate size.
For a summer residence, it is better not to choose floor-length curtains, as this is impractical. It is optimal to sew short curtains that reach the windowsill.
It is better to choose natural and unpretentious fabrics in a country house. Curtains made of cotton, chintz or linen look very organic. Not worth creating luxurious interior using silk or velvet. Firstly, such material is completely inappropriate in the country decor, and secondly, it is absolutely not practical.
It is best to choose a neutral shade.
If you stick to the country style, then you can find fabric in a small cage or with an image of country flowers. Photos of such interiors will appeal to all summer residents, because even in the house there will be an elegant hint of nature. You can also sew curtains from a combination of two shades or apply sunflower or cornflower appliques on a light-colored fabric yourself.
Country style is becoming the undisputed leader in the suburban interior. It is specialized for life outside the city and is built on the principles of simplicity and comfort. Curtains of this theme look the most organic and very colorful in the dacha ensemble. In addition, they are easy to use and unpretentious to maintain.
When the key nuances are taken into account, you need to stock up on a bit of patience and diligence. In order to create curtains with your own hands, you will need initial sewing skills, sewing machine and pattern of the selected model. With their help, you can sew very beautiful and cozy curtains, the photos of which will be no worse than store options.
Every housewife knows: the house will sparkle with new colors if you change the design of textiles for windows. Curtains in a country house can not only hide the life of household members from prying eyes, but also cheer up, emphasize the style of the interior. The article describes different options decor of windows.
The dacha has a warm and family atmosphere, which, among other things, is supported by curtains in wooden house.
With the help of textiles, you can change the interior without high costs.
When choosing curtains for a cottage, you need to remember the conditions in which they will find themselves. For example, in the summer, the windows are often wide open. This means that there are drafts, and the wind will blow out the curtains. To avoid this, you need to choose short curtains or make a pick-up that fixes the curtain in a certain position.
Curtains in a country house save you from the heat and help create coziness.
The decor of the windows should not interfere with opening and closing the window, that is, the cut of the curtains should correspond to the glass unit. If the house is on the sunny side, then the sun's rays will interfere with the owners. In this case, blinds or double curtains (light veil plus thick fabric). If, on the contrary, sunlight blocks out a tree growing nearby, the fabric should not obstruct the flow of light.
A wooden house outside the city is a pleasant place for a city dweller, where he wants to return and spend the whole weekend.
As summer option short chintz curtains are suitable for giving. If we are talking about winter cottage, the curtains should be tight. Next, we will consider options for curtains in different style solutions.
Wooden walls and natural curtains convey the feeling of nature and freshness of the forest.
The rustic style, or Provence, reflects the spirit of the French countryside. It is associated with the sun, sea, colors of nature. Provence-style curtains are sewn from linen, cambric, thin satin or chintz. It is good if the base of the fabric is white, and prints with natural motifs are applied to it, for example, fruits, vegetables, large flowers or a scattering of small flowers. Since the colors of nature are very bright on sunny days, fabrics with muted pastel shades are usually chosen for Provence style.
The design of the house sets you up for relaxation, the decor of the window opening also plays an important role.
The color of the curtains will be organically combined with textiles or furniture upholstery.
A colored curtain can be decorated with a ruffle or flounce made of a solid fabric that matches one of the shades of the print. The most common option is curtains of two panels about 80 cm wide and a transverse strip on top (it will cover the upper part of the window by 40-50 cm).
Curtains look good with garters, but the type of fastening with braid or rings is most suitable.
Another option is double panels (a narrower single-color panel is located on top of the colored panel). The hooks are sewn from a fabric that matches the base material. A pattern for such simple curtains can be built directly on the fabric.
Country is the style of the American province. It is associated with the spirit of old America: cowboys, gold diggers, lumberjacks. The interior of the country is rough, simple, made of wood and stone. Country-style curtains for a country cottage are often sewn from plaid fabric or from materials with polka dots or stripes. The general impression is unpretentious, not deliberate. This, of course, is not a novelty, but a good old classic of the genre.
It is important to choose natural materials for curtains, to observe a sense of proportion when choosing a decor.
Roman blinds are used independently in a laconic interior.
The length of country curtains is usually small, because a wide wooden window sill can be used for functional purposes - as a shelf or kitchen work surface.
Curtains for an elite country house can be roller blinds, it is very practical. This type of curtain is manufactured industrially; very few people can reproduce it at home under
strength. Cafe curtains are short curtains that cover the top of the window or half of it.
Roller blinds can be complemented with curtains to create an interior in any style.
It is not difficult to make such curtains yourself. For this, rectangular pieces of fabric are taken. Before starting work, the windows are measured, and then the required length of the curtains becomes clear (to
hem allowances are added to it). And the width is calculated as follows: the width of the window opening is multiplied by 2. The fabric is folded along the edges and below, and from above is processed using a special roller blind with loops. On these hinges, the curtain will be attached to the rings of the cornice.
Considering the style of interior design, you can choose the appropriate curtains that will favorably emphasize general form premises.
IMPORTANT! Since the cotton fabric shrinks, you need to buy a little more fabric and decorate it (process it with a hot iron, steamer or wash it).
Blue cornflowers, blooming lavender, bright sunflowers are the sources of design inspiration. Russian folk style is associated with bright joyful colors, cheerful print. Ribbons, braided lace, embroidery and patchwork techniques are often used.
This style is distinguished by a special brightness of colors.
The traditional arrangement of curtains is upper curtains and curtains covering the lower part of the window. For sewing curtains, the familiar inexpensive “cheerful” chintz is suitable.
You can also use linen and cotton.
A great option is the curtains in the patchwork technique. She will need pieces of fabric - plain and with different prints.
They should be combined with each other, and in the selection you need to focus on your own taste and sense of color.
You need to make a template - a square or a rhombus with a side of 10-15 cm, and cut out all the parts according to this template with a seam allowance of 1-1.5 cm. Then the parts are sequentially connected with machine seams. WITH back side the lining is sewn on to hide the seams.
INTERESTING! Linen, with its rough texture, is perfect for Russian cross stitching.
The textile decor of windows should be combined with the rest of the decoration of the house, suitable for furniture, wall decoration. It is good if the curtains have something in common with the shade or texture with kitchen utensils, upholstery upholstered furniture... If the windows are small, do not clutter them with complex curtain shapes, you should avoid
lambrequins and frills.
Vertically elongated windows can be visually brought to a more harmonious appearance if you close the top of the window with a transverse curtain.
It is good when the curtains for the summer cottage correspond to the season. If the dacha is year-round, in winter you need to hang curtains made of dense, heavy fabric - they will help maintain a comfortable temperature in the room.
The classics can also be made in a wooden house, if you pick up dense heavy curtains.
If summer season caught by surprise, and the dacha is not yet ready for living, you need to act quickly. An uncomplicated option is rectangular curtains. How to calculate the amount of fabric was
described above. It is worth dwelling in more detail on the processing of the upper edge and on the selection of the cornice.
It is worth remembering that such material requires frequent maintenance, especially in a country house.
An unusual option is wide loops on which the curtains are hung on the cornice. Thus, both the hinges and the cornice will not be covered with curtains. To do this, you need to take a braid or make strips of the same fabric about 10 by 25 cm.
Loops are sewn to the top edge every 20 cm.
You can process the top edge with a special curtain tape, or you can make a drawstring and thread the cornice right through it. The width of the drawstring (in fact, a regular hem) depends on the diameter of the curtain rod.
The Provence style interior is characterized by forged details, including cornices with beautiful curved tips.
Country music is characterized by an abundance of wooden elements, so the cornice can be made of this material (or plastic, with an imitation of the structure of a tree).
The cornice is usually placed above the window, but if you want an extraordinary option, you can place it just below the top edge of the window frame.
Country style is easy to recreate in a wooden country house at the expense of natural materials decor.
Many people like the retro style, it evokes fond memories. For example, childhood with his summer trips to the village to see his grandmother. Associated with this interesting ideas curtains for giving. Fillet lace is an old technique that is still reproduced in the interior. You don't have to look for handmade lace (and it's very expensive).
You can find factory-made ready-made lace fabric that imitates handicraft.
An effective option is the upper curtain, in which the lower two-thirds are made of sirloin lace. It shines through due to its airy structure, so it will not be an obstacle to sunlight.
Curtains create the mood of the room.
Another beautiful decorative option: curtains decorated with fabric flowers. You can buy them, or you can do it yourself. Snow-white curtains with an ornament also look spectacular and cute if you decorate them with magnetic grabs on both sides.
Suitable for windows of any shape and look good with any type of fastening.
It is worth taking the time to choose, buy or sew original curtains for the country. After all, the beautiful interior pleases the eyes of the owners, delights guests and creates a harmonious atmosphere in which it is pleasant to relax.
When choosing curtains for a wooden house, it is important to consider the style, the strength of natural light and the texture of the fabric.
People who prefer a country vacation in the summer often buy country houses, where they spend the entire warm season. Country cottages are becoming a second home for those people who spend time on their arrangement. Interiors of modern trends are rarely seen in country houses. The premises of houses in nature are distinguished by a simple design with a cozy atmosphere. The right textiles create a sense of comfort. Window curtains are one of the main elements of the interior.
For creating cozy interior it is necessary to choose curtains for the windows that are harmonious with the design of the room. Modern curtains made from various materials... The models also differ in style, which is a great advantage when choosing curtains for different rooms... Curtains for summer cottages are usually selected in a rustic style, which has absorbed all the most valuable from the past. Simple yet eye-catching curtains give the room a warm atmosphere and peace of mind. Many housewives prefer to sew curtains with their own hands, so country curtains can become an exclusive decorative detail of a rustic interior.
In order for the curtains to fit perfectly into the general atmosphere of the rooms of a country house, when choosing a drapery, you should adhere to the following rules:
Country-style curtains for summer cottages are made in three directions - Russian, French and American. All of them are characterized by simplicity in execution, but differ in some features, since different nations brought their ideas to textile design.
Russian-style curtains are made from simple homespun fabrics. An excellent solution there will be a plain chintz or fabric with a small pattern. The canvas is decorated with embroidery in the form of stylized images of birds, plants, people or geometric shapes. Small window openings are draped with lace.
Curtains made of colored patches of square or triangular... The shreds can be made from new fabrics or leftovers from old curtains. The more types of textiles are used in the patchwork, the brighter and more interesting it will look. Since in the past, doorways were also decorated with curtains, you can make a kit.
The French country style is loved by many for its romantic atmosphere. It is named after the French province of Provence. Due to the hot climate typical of this region, the windows began to be decorated light curtains shades of a cold scale. Blue, blue and lavender fabrics create a calm, fresh atmosphere and prevent the room from heating up from the sultry rays of the sun. French curtains the presence of natural fibers from chintz, flax, cambric is characteristic.
The canvases usually depict plant motifs characteristic of Provence - flowers, lavender sprigs, grapes. French curtains for summer cottages are complemented with a tablecloth, napkins, pillows and bedspreads, decorated in the same design as the drapery of the windows. The curtains themselves are often decorated with ribbons or hooks that imitate flowers or tassels. Sometimes in Provencal curtains, double canvases of shades of the same color are used, decorated with ruffles or frills.
Many are familiar with the style of a daring colonial ranch. The features of the American country are distinguished by their roughness, naturalness and simplicity of forms. Curtain fabrics are selected with neutral colors. The design of the curtains can be done in a check, striped or floral pattern. For production, cambric, silk, chintz, cotton or linen are used. Of the decorative elements on the canvases, bows, lace and appliqués may be present.
Country-style curtains for summer cottages are sewn from natural fabrics:
There can be many colors for curtains, but the best options there will be shades of ocher and honey, red, beige and green colors. In some cases, the main curtains can be complemented with light tulle or a simple lambrequin.
Hand-made curtains can become a highlight of the rustic interior. You can find a suitable fabric at a sewing supply store. The fabric should be enough for two canvases. For sewing the product, you need to prepare pins, threads, a needle, scissors, a measuring tape, braid and, of course, a sewing machine.
The following steps for making curtains for a summer residence:
Also fits well into a rustic interior country cottage... The Mediterranean design is characterized by a large amount of light, so the curtains are selected from transparent or translucent flowing fabrics, on which a floral ornament may be present.
There are several Mediterranean styles, among which Greek and Italian stand out. Greek curtains are sewn from fabrics of cold colors - blue, light blue and white. Italian curtains performed in sand, yellow, beige and olive colors.
Combined curtains will be an excellent solution for the interior of a country house. For execution, two types of fabrics are used, which differ in color and texture. Such decoration is suitable for any room. country house... There are several options for the execution of the idea:
The ideal option for curtains for the kitchen of a country house will be. Compact and convenient structures are mounted on top of the window and follow the contour of the window opening. If necessary, they rise upward in horizontal folds using a special mechanism. The fabric can be made of dense and translucent fabrics. For the suburban interior, options for curtains with floral patterns are suitable.
Another good solution for the kitchen is cafe curtains, reminiscent of curtains on trains. The fastening bar or cord for the canvas is installed horizontally in the middle of the window opening. The curtains cover the lower half of the window and can consist of a single piece or two curtains. The top of the window is often decorated with a lambrequin in the same design as the short curtains. Russian-style kitchen curtains can be complemented with ruffles or embroidery.
Attractive arch curtains are distinguished by simple tailoring. They are a great solution for decorating a window in the kitchen. For the manufacture of curtains, you can use synthetic fabric, which is less wrinkled and less likely to get dirty, which cannot be said about natural materials. For sewing, you need a one-piece fabric. To obtain an arcuate product, two methods are used.
Arch curtains look compact and charming. They can decorate not only the kitchen, but also the dining room or attic.
To stay in the country house brings you comfort and good mood, be sure to decorate the interiors of the rooms with beautiful curtains in a rustic spirit.
