The loft-style interior is characterized by minimalism, conciseness and high functionality. These are mainly rooms with high ceilings, brick walls, concrete and metal surfaces and large windows that let in a lot of sunlight. Loft curtains solve 1 of 2 problems: either emphasize the general rough style of the industrial atmosphere, or soften it, translating into a warmer channel of perception.
Features stylistics
The loft, rooted in the architecture of factory buildings and industrial halls, initially did not provide for any window decoration, there was no decor at all. The main idea of the loft was space and functionality.
He gained his popularity at the beginning of the 20th century. in America, then it was accepted in Europe. In Russia, they also appreciated the creativity and practicality of the industrial style. Indeed, despite the apparent simplicity and rudeness, the rooms decorated in the loft look stylish and brutal. This is especially true for bars, company offices and country houses. They give the impression of an open, air-filled space and personify the spirit of freedom and innovation.
Modern designers have made their amendments to the urban style, without leaving the general concept of rigor and conciseness.
One of the innovations is the use of curtains in the interior, which should protect from sunlight and from prying eyes, bear the set stylistic load. There are no special curtains for the loft, the choice is based on those curtains that are represented by modern manufacturers.
Allowed Colors
The color of the curtains in the interior can be different, but always plain and dull. Textiles should not focus on themselves. Beige, brown, gray - the most common colors of the loft, symbolizing restraint, dignity and respectability. Other pastel colors are allowed - black and white, as well as red and dark blue, if they are consonant with the tone of upholstered furniture or other interior items.
A combination of the color of the textile with the wallpaper of the room is welcome.
Jalousie
Vertical or horizontal blinds emphasize minimalism, functionality and commitment to clear lines. Made of plastic, polyester, textile and bamboo. If necessary, they can protect the room from sunlight.
Living room
The most common loft curtains in the living room are direct drapes. They can be combined with a translucent veil or tulle. White filament curtains look interesting on the window openings, especially against the background of the brown brickwork of the living room walls. Roller blinds can emphasize the industrial style.
If you choose Japanese panels for design, then you can not only decorate them with windows, but also zone the space, using as partitions.
Bedroom
In rooms for sleeping, curtains should be required. Long and simple in shape, they will give the rough features of the loft a feeling of softness, comfort and privacy.
Preference should be given to warm and neutral shades. For example, the gray color of the curtains in combination with white blinds brings sophistication and beauty to the restrained interior of the bedroom. The smaller the room, the shorter their length.
Kitchen
Short curtains bring a certain playfulness to the atmosphere of the kitchen. Such canvases are practical, which is important for rooms undergoing frequent cleaning, and harmoniously fit into the environment. It can be roller blinds or Roman curtains, cafe curtains, blinds or a combination of all of the above with short curtains made of natural fabrics. In the loft kitchen you can easily do without curtains.
Typical window decoration
As mentioned above, the Loft style is industrial-urban, because the curtains in this style are completely unique. Such a variety as in other styles is not presented here, however, given all the nuances, there are still options from which you can choose.
Firstly, the windows must be “bare” as much as possible. Such a move allows you to give the room a spacious light and slightly uninhabited appearance. For these purposes horizontal plastic or metal blinds are excellent.
Wooden models are better not to choose, however, if the interior uses such a move as the installation of decorative beams on the ceiling, then wooden shutters, matched to the tone, will look great.
It is very rare to find classic curtains in the interior. Basically, they are hung in bedrooms, where the intimacy and security of the space is very important. However, even in this case, the curtains are selected as simple as possible, made of linen or cotton. Colors are also as close to natural. Gray, white, sometimes beige models - these are the classic colors that characterize this style.
What to choose for the kitchen?
Choosing kitchen curtains, you need to think not only about the style concept, but also about the functionality of the curtains. So, in the kitchen you can not hang long curtains. Not only will they look ridiculous, they also require scrupulous care. The settling greasy coating will lead to the fact that such curtains will have to be washed very, very often, so that they quickly lose their original appearance.
If you still want to add a little coziness to the room, using fabric in the window decoration, it is better to opt for Roman curtains. Such curtains with a lifting mechanism save space, and it is much easier to handle them. Moreover, setting the Roman curtains away from the stove will reduce the risk of staining and spoiling them to a minimum.
Having settled on the Roman curtains, think over a color scale. The beauty of the Loft style is that the shade of the curtains does not have to overlap with the shades of the surrounding interior.
It is enough to choose the right color:
- Very popular at design grey. Small and practical, it allows you not to let the excess light into the room. At the same time, gray looks very stylish and pleasant. Choose a moderate tone from medium to deep steel gray-blue.
- Ash rose color also fits perfectly into the interior of the kitchen, however, in this case, any of the elements should also be of this shade. For example, utensils or furniture parts are great for this role.
More often, horizontal blinds are chosen to decorate the kitchen. They are practical, easy to use. There are many models on the market that differ in size, type of control and price. So, models with an electric drive on automatic control will be much more expensive than classic mechanical structures, however, if your kitchen is equipped with ceiling windows, the purchase of such blinds is simply necessary.
Most often, the white color of the blinds is selected. Light gray is also popular. Particularly courageous people buy black horizontal blinds, echoes in color with window frames. Such a design decision looks fresh and interesting, perfectly fitting into the overall style.
Very often, windows in Loft-style kitchens are left without curtains at all, focusing on such a component as the frame. If your kitchen has a window of interesting design and you do not live on the first floor, think about this option.
If we dwell in more detail on the flowers, then Loft also provides color solutions for decorating windows in the kitchen. Light khaki or cool beige are frequent guests in the interior of this style. They do not stand out from the general compositional solution, at the same time creating a hint of an ecological note in the interior. On the curtains of these shades, dirt will also not be noticeable, which makes the choice in their favor optimal for the kitchen space.
Examples in the interior
Below are examples of the interior in the Loft style with a detailed analysis of a particular design decision regarding window design:
- The window can be framed with a simple light gray linen curtain. In this case, this option has the right to exist, since the window is far from the stove and from the cooking surfaces, and it is almost impossible to stain the curtain. At the same time, there is not enough light in this kitchen. If the designer had completely abandoned the curtains, this would visually expand the kitchen even more, as well as make it brighter.
- The kitchen is equipped with a blackout panel., which is the same horizontal curtain, but able to absorb up to 90% of the whole world. Such a curtain takes up very little space and visually looks very attractive. Using it, the owners of the kitchen can "hide" from the whole world and arrange, for example, a romantic dinner by candlelight. By the way, the choice of warm yellow lighting in this situation is not accidental, because with full light insulation from sunlight such lamps can create an unusual atmosphere.
- Cropped gray-beige curtains help homeowners hide from prying eyes. Apparently, this apartment is located on the ground floor. The use of any means of protection from prying eyes is simply necessary.
- Horizontal bamboo blinds harmoniously fit into the interior of this kitchen, creating an atmosphere of softness and comfort. Such lighting stimulates the appetite, while giving a sense of security and security. A slight hint of eco-interior can be traced throughout the composition of this kitchen.
- You can also use tulle in the design of the window space, only carefully. In this case, on the contrary, it “extinguishes” excessive illumination from the street, refracting the light and making it soft, diffused. This interior is made in a mixed style, here the style is superimposed on the traditional style. This combination made it possible to "make friends" tulle and industrial kitchen space.
- The design cannot be called typical, since light shades are used in large quantities here.However, it looks very interesting, fresh and dynamic. Owners of such kitchens need to be prepared for frequent washing and tulle care procedures. The room is not very large and the oven is located next to the window, so frequent cleaning simply cannot be avoided.
- The idea of window decoration for a combined kitchen-living room. In this case, the designer used double curtains: horizontal fabric blinds with wide panels and an ordinary roller blind. This approach allows you to adjust the amount of light entering the room from the street, and is also often used in the interior of the Loft.
For more interior design options with loft-style curtains, see the next video.
Loft style apartment decoration
Nowadays, to design your apartment in this design is quite an expensive pleasure. Although it would seem that you can create all this negligence without the help of experienced specialists, even small objects in the loft have their place and are used for their intended purpose, so you need to be especially careful when choosing accessories for this style.
But so that the apartment does not look like a warehouse, but only slightly resembles it, they use the necessary design details.
This style involves a large space, which requires good lighting and ventilation, so large windows are important.
Until recently, blinds served as the main attribute, but time requires new ideas, so over time, curtains became popular as an addition to the loft-style interior.
To create comfort in this cool style, designers choose from several varieties of curtains, photos of which you can see here.
Design Features of Curtains
Curtains in this style have certain rules, without which creating an interior in the loft style will not work. Consider them:
- Such elements as ruffles, fringe, lace are completely excluded.
- The fabric should be translucent or completely transparent, since it is important for our style to preserve natural light and recall that curtains were not originally intended for such windows, so they should not be visible against the general background. The choice can be stopped on the material, which creates natural lighting.
- Do not chase rich drapery and elaborate accessories, simplicity and naturalness of forms are important.
- It is necessary to choose a color in pastel shades, bright and catchy shades categorically will not work - this will become a clear spot against the general background. Choose beige, chocolate, sand, gray or metal.
- A pattern or pattern may be acceptable if it looks unobtrusively against a general background.
Curtain loft in different rooms
Organza, silk, taffeta, cambric, cotton are used to create curtains.
Initially, the premises of this design were solid (there were no divisions into the kitchen, room, living room) - a studio apartment, as they call it now, as a rule, it was separated by a sofa, a closet, a table or using the same curtains. It depends on the style of furniture with which the curtains should be in harmony, ideally, of course, use light curtains.
Arched curtains (with a black print that resembles a picture) or curtains in the type of tulle, the length of which can be carelessly left lying on a wooden or stone floor, are perfect.
Workshop, office
This style can be designed not only in the living room, it is quite suitable for a workshop where blinds fit in perfectly, which are ideal for creating a working atmosphere. Also in the conference room, dark cotton curtains will look here.
Restaurants and coffee houses, depending on the intended interior, are suitable for direct fabric curtains on the floor, which will ideally be pulled along the window or passage.
The color scheme of the loft is not rich, but in some design solutions there are bright colors that were designed to emphasize a separate area. In any case, in the daytime, the curtains gather on the sides of the window, thereby emphasizing the general attention on the landscape that is behind it.
In order to arrange this style in your apartment, private house, you don’t need to hire an expensive designer, look at the features of the interior on the Internet - you will see that much can be done on your own, because the loft is characterized by mannered simplicity, this also applies to curtains.
Fashionable loft curtains are rarely seen in the store, since the size of the windows for this style is not standard, so they are often sewn to order by individual standards. You can sew a simple type on your own, having a sewing machine at home and correctly selected necessary fabric.
