Thread curtains in the interior of the kitchen: pros and cons, tips, photos

The central place in the decorative design of the kitchen is occupied by curtains. Correctly selected, they should not only serve as decoration, but also meet the functional requirements of the room as much as possible - practicality, convenience and ergonomics. Until recently, the only option that met the stated criteria was the usual tulles and curtains. However, interior fashion does not stand still, opening up new possibilities for the design of kitchen windows. The name of this new item is thread (filamentous) curtains, also known as thread curtains or muslin curtains (pictured).

What is “cotton tulle” - muslin?

Their appearance breaks all traditional ideas about curtains. They represent a curtain fabric, consisting of many threads, fastened along the upper edge with a horizontal strip of strong fabric. Their homeland is the countries of the East. It was here that they were first used as comfortable partitions and light thread-like curtains.

Having appeared relatively recently, at the present time the interior made of cotton curtains has gained great popularity. And this is not accidental, because the variety of their types opens up wide opportunities for the embodiment of the most daring design ideas and fantasies. There is only one problem - which ones to choose?

Types of thread curtains on the windows (design and decoration, photo)

• Monochrome. The collection includes a palette of 60 shades. The color should be chosen so that it is in harmony with the main color scheme.
• Multicolor. There are smooth color transitions or sharp contrasts of shades. They allow you to create a "rainbow" effect - a bright composition of different colors combined in one canvas.
• Decorative. They can be decorated with beads, rhinestones, feathers or sequins, and consist of soft pom-poms of different sizes. The main thing is to observe the measure (the abundance of decorations may soon get bored) and maintain the style of the interior.

In addition, filament curtains are made from various materials: from linen and wool to polyester and viscose and have a variety of texture and structure - thin / thick, ropes, chain stylization, spiral and soft velor.

Advantages of thread (rope) curtains

1. There will always be enough light in the kitchen. On a sunny day, they will protect the room from bright rays, and in cloudy weather they will not become a serious obstacle for them.
2. Perfectly permeable air, provide and maintain its free circulation in a small space
3. Stylish design and wide decorating space. Kisei is easy to give a new image - to tie in a knot, braid in braids and unbraid them again, fasten with decorative hooks and hairpins. At the same time, the curtains do not lose their shape and stylish appearance. If necessary, you can shorten them yourself without the help of special tools - just trim them with sharp scissors.
4. Versatile. A wide selection of materials and colors will allow you to fit curtains-threads into various interiors - from classic to high-tech. They also go well with other types (Roman, blinds, lambrequins, classic) and with each other, which allows you to create a unique design solution for window decoration.
5. Multifunctionality. They can be used to decorate not only window frames, but also doorways, niches, and zoning the room with them.
6. Practical. Each thread (string) is treated with a special compound that does not allow any type of dirt to be absorbed into the fabric base of the rope curtains. Therefore, the main problem of kitchen curtains - adhesion of grease and stubborn stains - is not a problem for them. And in general, thread curtains are undemanding to care.
7. Visually increase the space of the room by adding heights to the ceilings. Therefore, they look advantageous in small kitchens with low ceilings.
8. They are convenient for rooms with a balcony door - you can leave without moving them with your hands, and without straightening them after returning from the balcony - they themselves will take their original position.
9. Economical. They are cheaper than other types - you can often experiment with the image, each time bringing a new zest to the interior.
10. Easy to operate. They are easily attached to the curtain rod and do not need additional complex mechanisms.

Disadvantages of filamentous (from thread) curtains 

1. In order to avoid clues and breaks, it is not recommended to hang them next to functionally used pieces of furniture (cabinets with hinged doors, refrigerator, stove, etc.).
2. It is necessary to take into account the living in the house of small children and pets. Unusual curtains arouse their keen interest, and the consequences are very destructive and unrecoverable.

Variants of using thread curtains in the interior of the kitchen

They will be the perfect complement to any design and will help create a harmonious atmosphere in the kitchen. See the photo gallery:

For a classic-style kitchen, you should select multi-layer curtains made in pastel shades. An excellent solution is to combine muslin with classic curtains and a lambrequin, or just a white version.

High-tech style will find support in curtains in contrasting colors, located at different levels relative to each other. A great option - with a metallized thread, the shine of which will overlap with the chrome decorative elements of the interior items.

In glamorous, ethnic and eclectic interiors, thread curtains with various beads will find their place. Refracting at the bead's edges, the light will create glare beautifully, filling the room with radiance and lightness. For a Provence style kitchen, it is better to use curtains-threads made of dense materials in light pastel colors.

In addition to decorative, they are able to solve other problems in the kitchen. So, they will be the perfect way to delimit space in a studio apartment with a kitchen combined with a living room. Moreover, it is advisable to hang such curtains between the resting place and the working area for cooking. In length, this type of curtain can be both long, "to the floor", and multi-level.

You can also zone the space inside the kitchen: divide it into a working and dining area. Having fenced them off from each other with a weightless cloud, filament curtains will fill the rooms with special comfort. Functional tasks with the help of them can be solved by choosing the right color. For example, dark shades will help protect kitchens on the south side of the house from the bright sun, and light muslin will let more rays into darkened rooms with windows facing north.

Features of the care of thread curtains

One of the arguments against the use of thread curtains is the complexity and painstaking care. After all, externally, muslin looks so fragile and delicate that one gets the impression of the need for a special approach to its operation. In fact, muslin curtains are even easier to maintain properly than traditional window curtains.

It is not often required to wash the muslin, but when the crucial moment nevertheless comes, it must be carefully removed from the eaves and roll up with a tourniquet or braid into a braid, which additionally needs to be wrapped in several places. The curtains prepared in this way are placed in a special net for washing or a nylon linen bag. If this is not done, it will be quite difficult to bring the tangled threads back to their original form. Then they are washed in a machine on the "Delicate wash" mode with the usual powder.

You can also wash them by hand. To do this, rolled muslin is soaked in soapy water for 10 minutes, after which it is thoroughly rinsed without twisting and push-ups. The washed threads in a damp state, unwoven, are hung on the cornice and only after that they are carefully unraveled. The muslin does not need to be ironed with an iron - it will straighten under its own weight, and after drying it will look like new.

A fabulous kitchen in which an atmosphere of comfort and coziness reigns, where everything is tastefully selected in accordance with fashion trends, including window curtains. This dream can become a reality, one has only to choose beautiful and practical curtains for window decoration. For the kitchen, this is ideal.

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