with so many types of curtain out there, choosing the ideal model can be a less simple task than it seems. With that in mind, we have listed here some of the main options used in different environments of the house, so that you can be inspired and decide which best fits your home. But, of course, without leaving your personality aside!
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Main types of curtain
Opening the windows is usually one of the first things we do when we wake up. Therefore, when choosing between the different types of curtains that we find on the market, we must not only think regarding the decoration we want to give to each environment, but also regarding its functions and mechanisms.
Curtains by type of installation
How a blind is installed will depend on its model and the type of support it will have on the window. See below the main modalities:
Man
One of the most common types of curtains we find is the rod. With a metal, plastic or wooden support, this is why the curtain is suspended in the environment, whether in the kitchen, bedroom or living room.
The curtain rod has a practical opening and closing, varying according to its thickness. In the kitchen, for example, where materials tend to be lighter, the thinner rod is more suitable, measuring 13 mm, for example.
In the bedroom or living room, where we usually opt for materials with greater trim, the rod can measure between 19 mm and 32 mm thick.
Now, in this case, a detail that can make a lot of difference to the rod is its tip. The piece usually has an affordable price and can be found in different styles, with different materials and formats.
It is worth bearing in mind that the rod kit and its measurements will depend on where you want to install the curtain and what material you will use.
Rail
If you want to decorate the environment with more aligned and stretched curtains, the rail model may be the most suitable. With it, you can easily handle the most sophisticated fabrics, positioning them according to the decoration you want to give to the environment.
In this type of installation, the Swiss rail is one of the best known, which uses sliders, pulleys and even a rope system.
Even with it, you can count on more than one type of curtain, remembering to reinforce its support and installing more than one rail, if applicable.
Thus, the double rail is usually ideal for curtains that need lining and the triple rail, in the case of using bandô, which is that curtain that has a hanging fabric to give a more sophisticated trim.
Curtains by model
The most common types of curtains to find on the market are usually:
Blackout
Ideal for those who want to reduce the intensity of solar lighting, the blackout curtain is capable of reducing the incidence of light by almost 100%, and can be easily found in rod or blind models.
See below an example for a rod with eyelets by Artex.
Panel
Sliding along rails, the panel type, made up of vertical blades, can be used in environments with larger and wider spans, such as windows and even doors. Like this one above, on sale at Mobly.
Blinds
They are very versatile and can either block all light or open completely when suspended, or partially, vertically or horizontally, depending on the model.
Blinds go well in any environment and can vary in material (such as aluminum, PVC, bamboo, wood). There are even models that can be operated by remote control or by digital command via cell phone.
See below an example of a blind for sale at Leroy Merlin.
role
Ideal for those who want to give a more clean to the environment, the roller blind has a similar use to the blackout model and can go well in any room in the house.
It is easily found in more flexible materials, such as polyester, and also in different levels of light blocking.
Romana
Ideal for those who want to have more control over the light, the Roman blind resembles the roller model, due to its up and down mechanism, and can be found in different fabrics.
Veil/Voil
One of the most traditional, the voile curtain serves to cover the entire length of the wall, from the ceiling to the floor, favoring not only the lighting control, but also the purpose of the decoration, with embroidered and hollow models, ideal for living room, bedroom and home office. .
In the example below, we see the application of a voile curtain in a living room, for sale at Mobly.
Curtains by environments
As the type of curtain can influence the decoration, we have listed some of the most common models to help you find the ideal option for each environment.
Sala
Generally, when choosing the curtain for the living room, one of the factors that we take into account is the control of the light intensity, so that it does not damage the furniture or interfere with the television image.
So, models in voile and twill can be good options, as well as combining them both with double rods or rails, as well as next to the blinds.
Now, depending on the size of your window, another tip may be to keep the same color as the models so as not to clash with your decor. What really matters is exploring ideas and possibilities!
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Quarto
For the bedroom, which is an environment where we seek more comfort and warmth, the types of curtains can vary according to the material, depending on the purpose you want to give to the decor.
To make the atmosphere more rustic, you can opt for two wooden rods, using one to use a blackout curtain and make the room darker, while the overlapping in voile can soften the lighting, as well as using blinds and more natural materials, such as bamboo.
Another alternative can also be to use the gold or metallic rod model, to give the room an extra charm.
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Kitchen
As the kitchen is an environment more susceptible to grease, the ideal type of curtain can be that of synthetic material. This is because it facilitates cleaning and offers more practical handling in everyday life.
In this way, it is worth looking for models in PVC, which you can find both in blinds and in voile rods.
Bathroom
Like the kitchen, the bathroom is another room in the house that is exposed not only to grease but also to moisture.
So, to make the routine easier, you can opt for the same types of curtains that you put in the kitchen, such as PVC or metal, if used on windows.
But if you are going to place the curtain in a box, know that other different material options, such as polyethylene and polyester, are more suitable.
Types of curtains to make your home look like you
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