Japanese style in interior design is becoming more popular. The reason for this is the incredible lightness and laconism of images, natural textures and harmony with the natural beginning. Modern trends in interior design are increasingly reduced to a minimalistic and eco-friendly direction, and the Japanese style successfully combines both. One of the inalienable attributes of this trend are Japanese curtains. These are completely unusual and original interior items, which right now are revolutionizing their sphere. Today we will tell you what it is, look at the photos of Japanese curtains in the interior and learn how to make them yourself.
Japanese curtains - what is it?
Japanese curtains are quite unlike the usual pieces of fabric that fall from the eaves below the ceiling. This is a kind of screen, consisting of a holding element at the top, dense, but light matter and a weighting agent at the bottom. Japanese curtains close the window aperture completely, and their principle of operation resembles the specific operation of vertical blinds - the segments of the structure "hide" one after another in a folded form. Curtains consist of several sections, the number of which depends on the size of the window you need to close. The difference between Japanese curtains and vertical blinds is that their panels are much wider and made of special materials.
Each of the sections looks like a rectangular cloth from the fabric and can reach a width of up to 100 cm. In the upper part, the web is attached to the rail - a special cornice with rails. Fixation is carried out with Velcro, which is very convenient, because you can at any time remove the curtains for washing or change to other, more suitable for the interior. Cornice for Japanese curtains can be either single-row or multi-row. The latter are most often installed in bedrooms, and one row consists of translucent sections, and the second reliably covers the sunlight, giving the eyes a rest.
Another feature of Japanese curtains in the complete absence of assemblies in the upper part, all kinds of clamps, garters, bindings and all sorts of pick-ups that they like to cling to classic curtains. This makes the canvas perfectly straight, smooth and clean, which further liberates the atmosphere and creates a feeling of lightness.
Japanese curtains are in close relationship with the Roman and belong to the category of flat curtains. This means that each web must have a rigid tension, so a weighting agent is attached to the lower end of the sections. If the linen is to be washed, the weighting agent is removed. In some cases, to provide additional rigidity in the side seams of the panels insert special fiberglass slats with non-woven sizing to avoid the appearance of undulating seams.
It may seem that the perfectly flat surface of the paintings is boring and monotonous, but it gives unlimited freedom of design fantasy. Here you can see geometric abstractions and floral motifs, traditional painting or a gradient from your favorite shades. Artistic Japanese curtains in the interior look best on large surfaces, and monochrome and not overloaded with images of paintings can visually expand a small room.
Advantages of curtains in Japanese style:
- any colors can be used;
- sections of curtains only from natural environmentally friendly fabrics;
- no draping - the canvas is absolutely flat, which creates a feeling of lightness;
- because of the absence of folds on the canvas does not accumulate dust;
- can be removed and washed at any time;
- features the attachment of canvases to replace them with curtains of a different color or from a different fabric, without dismantling the previous holders;
- Japanese curtains can easily be made with their own hands( more on this below);
- the ability to remotely control the system.
There are no shortcomings with these curtains, that's why many designers try to use them as often as possible when drawing up their interior projects.
Curtains play a big role in the design of the interior. Judge for yourself - the walls occupy most of the room, and the windows are allocated the rest of the space. Curtains in a closed form act as another wall, the only difference is that you can control this wall. Japanese curtains can be opened and closed manually or by means of mechanics. In the first case, the control process is identical to handling vertical blinds - you need to pull the cord to move the canvas aside. Depending on the type of construction, the curtains can be assembled on the left side, on the right or on both sides of the window. Remote control of curtains symbolizes technical progress and creates the most comfortable conditions for life. Imagine that you forgot to close the curtains for the night, and early Saturday morning so do not want to get up with the first rays of the sun! To fix this, just press the button on the remote control. The principle of Japanese-style distance curtains is shown in the video below:
All models of Japanese curtains have cornices, and when opening one panel comes behind another. When you reduce or increase the number of cornices, you can independently model the original design of curtains for your apartment. The uniqueness of such cornices is that they allow you to change the design of the same curtains, introducing a variety in the interior.
Curtain zoning
The unusual structure and appearance of Japanese curtains pushed designers to the original solution - to use them not only for windows, but also as partitions. If you look at houses in the traditional Japanese style, you will see, then there are no thick walls, and the whole interior is as simple as possible. The Japanese do not have an abundance of shelves with souvenirs, huge wardrobes and sideboards with eternal tea sets "for guests."According to traditional views, everything that clutters up your apartment, just like your life. Accordingly, the simpler and easier the situation, the freer you will feel. Such a small digression into the psychology of Japanese design is necessary to understand why instead of walls in houses use light opening partitions, and why Japanese curtains are ideal for this role.
With a light direct curtain, you can easily divide a room into two functional zones or, on the contrary, merge into one. This solution is ideal for a studio apartment, where the living room is combined with the bedroom. Also, the Japanese curtain as a partition can be used to decorate a room for two teenage children, each of which is vital to have a personal space.
Japanese curtains can replace the doors in wide openings. They perfectly fit into any modern interior or "refresh" the old situation, adding an exotic note to it. Zoning space in this way can be very interesting to beat. For example, if on one side the canvas is painted in the color corresponding to this half of the room, and the shade on the other hand will complement the color palette of the interior of the second half. In general, the color accompaniment should be selected very carefully, but before that, it would be nice to inquire about the psychological context and the influence of each of the colors. For example, it is better to decorate a bedroom in neutral tones that do not disturb the psyche. In the children's room, the curtains can be bright colors, but if they are located close to the sleeping area, it is recommended that you still pick something quieter, otherwise the child will be capricious.
If you divide a room into two unequal parts, one of which is substantially smaller than the other, for example, it is a study with a table and a bookcase, choose light colors. In this case, the smaller part will not seem too tight. As for the transparency of the canvases, they can be translucent and opaque. The first give the room airiness, but the second clearly follow their destination - they replace the wall.
Japanese curtains with their own hands
As we have already said, one of the advantages of Japanese curtains is the fact that they can easily be made independently, even without professional skills. But before you fill the sewing machine, you need to figure out what kind of fabric for Japanese curtains you can use. Here one should follow one simple rule: the more natural, the better. Cloths can be very different: transparent and light, dense and opaque, translucent, etc. It all depends on what effect you want to achieve.
The color of the fabric should be selected based on the general "mood" of the interior. Curtains can balance it, combine various details, light cloths "unload" too dark a situation, and bright drawing can revive a monophonic design.
Helpful Hint: If you want to create a Japanese curtain with an image, choose a not too wide drawing so that it fits perfectly on the panel.
As for the material itself, it is possible to use linen, cotton, natural silk, straw or header( for cotton yarn with polyester) for sewing Japanese curtains. It is also acceptable to combine several types of fabrics and other natural materials, for example, bamboo sticks. Bamboo is one of the most popular materials for creating an interior in the Japanese style. Very interesting look curtains, consisting of light and heavy cloths.
Specialists recommend using dry and hard fabrics for tailoring Japanese curtains, which do not stretch, and at the same time preserve natural shades. However, in the store of Japanese curtains you can find a lot of models made of synthetic materials of various colors. What to use, it's up to you, but always remember that for home it's better to choose only environmentally friendly interior items.
How to make canvases for Japanese curtains:
- Begin sewing Japanese curtains should be with the cutting of panels. Measure the width of the window or opening if you intend to use the curtain as a partition.
- Divide the resulting value by 60 cm( the standard panel width) to see how many panels it will take to close the opening. For example, if the width is 3 m( 300 cm), then it requires 5 panels of 60 cm. However, it should be borne in mind that this calculation option is suitable for curtains in which the panels are located close to each other. If you want the panels to overlap each other, you need to add one more piece.
- Measure the length from floor to ceiling and add to the resulting value of 10 cm, which will go to the allowance and processing of the edges.
- Multiply the length by the number of fabrics for the desired width to see how much tissue you will need to buy. In the event that the width of the fabric is twice the width of the panel, reduce the desired length by half so as not to buy excess fabric.
- After cutting the can according to the dimensions, gently treat the sides, bottom and top of the parts.
- Smooth each panel with an iron.
- Unfortunately, it is not possible to produce the cornice and other elements of Japanese curtains with your own hands, so you need to buy them in a specialized store. When buying hardware, note that on the upper bar, which must be attached to the cornice, there is already a velcro.
- To the bottom of each fabric strip, sew weighting agents, which also need to be purchased separately.
- It remains only to install the cornice and hang the linen.
Japanese curtain panels do not need special care. To do this, it is enough to wash them in a delicate mode from time to time or to vacuum it without removing it. When washing, consider the characteristics of the material from which the curtains are made.
Helpful Hint: In order not to iron the canvas every time, wash the curtains, squeeze it well and hang it in a slightly damp place - they will straighten out under their own weight, and you will save a lot of time.
For curtains made of bamboo or rattan will be enough vacuuming, and plastic panels can simply be wiped with a damp cloth with a liquid for washing windows without alcohol.
Japanese curtains are becoming more popular, and now you understand why. It is a beautiful, comfortable and practical element of the interior, which can become much more than just protection from direct sunlight.
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