Tulle in the kitchen - all about the choice of material, color, design, look and shape

Curtains are an effective way to quickly and inexpensively update the interior. They can visually transform any space: hide flaws, expand walls, raise ceilings. But, it’s really successful to design windows, ignoring fashion is impossible. What color, texture and options for drapery to prefer this year? In this article, we will consider all fashion trends and modern design innovations in the design of tulle in the kitchen, as well as give many illustrative examples with photos.

Short curtains

Tulle for sewing curtains, is a transparent lightweight patterned fabric with a mesh texture.

This is not a type of curtains, but one of the varieties of transparent fabric, most often used for window decoration. But today it is customary to call tulle any transparent curtains sewn not only from tulle, but also from organza, chiffon, gas, marquise, veil.

They can be plain and color, smooth and textured, natural and synthetic, and among this variety you can always find a model suitable for a particular design.

Modern tulle can be used not only for sewing curtains, but some other types of curtains. For a kitchen made of transparent fabric, you can sew:

These models have come into fashion not only due to their original appearance. They are also universal, because Suitable for all types and styles of room decoration. For example, in a small kitchen, long curtains are not always appropriate, and most importantly, they are simply inconvenient.

But the short curtains are compact, do not block access to the windowsill and are also represented by a huge assortment. In combination with a long curtain of the same color and material, they are often used to decorate a kitchen with a balcony door.

Curtains to the windowsill (as well as slightly longer or slightly higher) are the most practical option for a small kitchen.

The first option is often used for kitchens in the style of eco, ethno, chalet and other laconic and unpretentious styles. A light linen or cotton canvas will be a great addition to simple interiors decorated in white-wood tones.

The real return of the retro can be called short curtains, consisting of two horizontal halves. The same or slightly different in length, they leave a small gap in the middle of the window. But, you see, you won’t see much through it from the street, much less from a distance. Such models are suitable for romantic cuisine in the style of Provence or country.

Window framing with two vertical half-curtains can be found in neo-classical and more modern interiors. Plain, more often - white colors and discreet fabric will always be decorated with frills, bows, elegant pickups, braid, etc. For the base, a short tulle is also suitable, which can be hung on any kitchen, no matter what style it is decorated in.

A relative novelty is the short curtains in the shape of an arch - semicircular, square, with smooth, wavy or asymmetrical edges. Choosing a light translucent fabric as the material, you will create an exquisite and curly framing of the window, which also takes up a minimum of space.

To completely darken the window, there is one new and original way: monochrome dense curtains will be an excellent background for patterned tulle. Despite the fact that designers recommend hanging short curtains in a small kitchen, nothing prevents you from paying attention to other options.

Long curtains options

But still the simplest, classic tulle model for the kitchen remains the most popular.

In addition to transparency, tulle fabrics have another common property, they are easily draped.

The same curtain can be draped in at least 3-4 ways and each time it, and with it the interior, will look different, creating the illusion that you completely changed the curtains in the kitchen. In order to beautifully drape the tulle, in addition to imagination, you will need pickups (you can easily make them yourself from improvised materials) or curtain braces.

Classical models of curtains that recede 2-3 cm from the floor will help to beautifully design a spacious and small room, a kitchen with a balcony or several windows.

Modern long curtains are a huge selection of colors, a diverse cut and texture. The most fashionable next year, according to the forecasts of famous designers, will be curtains in the Scandinavian style. Such Swedish curtains are lightweight materials and simple shapes.

But modern ideas are simply designed to modify existing models. So, to the modified version of the Scandinavian curtains can be attributed opaque curtains to the floor, guaranteeing the effect of a movie theater even in the daytime.

The trend in recent years is the use of two different in color, and even the material of the curtains. This is a non-standard and quite practical solution for decorating a balcony or corner windows, facilitating the creation of a single color ensemble.

However, this is not difficult to achieve with the help of numerous accessories for curtains. Magnets, pickups, eyelets, fringe, towels, frills - these little things will only contribute to the originality of the design of the curtains.

Elegantly tied up with hooks, and even better - crossed canvases made of light fabric will ensure the creation of an exquisite window decor. Given the combination of styles and materials that is fashionable today, one side of the window can be decorated with color, and the other with patterned tulle, which will be in harmony with the first only color of the ornament.

For example, white translucent fabrics wonderfully combine with all popular shades - for example, with curtains or oblique tulle in lilac, green or milk-chocolate color.

Drapery Options

Consider the main and affordable types of drapery that you can create yourself from tulle.

The easiest and cheapest way to drape a tulle is to take a long piece of fabric, pick it up along the entire length into longitudinal folds and throw it through the curtain rod one or more times.

In this case, the ends of the curtain will freely hang along the lateral sides of the window opening, and its middle part will hang over one or more semicircles above the center of the window. In this case, the cornice is better to use a tubular or string, and no devices for attaching the curtain on it will be needed.

An equally simple and cost-effective way to drape a tulle is to hang the curtains on the cornice with the help of hooks, ties, clothespins or loops, without pushing them apart to separate them and fix them in the middle part with hooks.

Such drapery can be made symmetrical and asymmetric. In the first case, you need two, not too wide curtains. So that they do not disperse and do not expose the window completely, at the top they are fixed with a hairpin or tape. For asymmetric drapery, one curtain is enough, the width of which, depending on how lush you want to make the folds, should be 1.5-2 times the width of the window.

With the help of pickups, you can also make cross drapes. To do this, you need a two-row or profile with two tracks cornice.

Thin curtains from tulle are hung one after the other across the entire width of the window, parted in different directions and fixed with hooks just above the level of the window sill. In the area of ​​crossing curtains, it will resemble a kind of lambrequin. The higher the curtains are fixed, the shorter the area at the place of their crossing will be.

Despite the obvious simplicity of execution, all these draperies look very impressive. But if you want to make them even more interesting, use tulle in different colors.

In ordinary drapery, a two-tone tulle will visually divide the window and stretch it vertically. During cross-draping in the crossing area, due to the overlapping of fabrics of different shades, a third color will be created, and the window with this design will look stylish, original and fresh.

In contrast, the same, but multi-colored curtains can be played endlessly and, using a minimum of means, create original and unique draperies.

For example, hang a snow-white tulle curtain across the entire width of the window, falling soft folds to the floor. On top of it, fix the curtains of contrasting color one above the other and pick it up one way or with a cross.

You can also give contrasting curtains the shape of a bishop's sleeve by laying folds on them with two grabs or hanging only one colored curtain, but not pull it apart, but pick it up in the center of the window.

And the last simplest way to create a spectacular and stylish drapery in literally minutes is to pick up a tulle like Austrian curtains in transverse festoons.

This is done using decorative pins or tacks on magnets. Places where the curtains are tacked up, optionally decorated with braid tied in neat bows. The number of scallops can be chosen at your discretion: to lay one, two or more transverse folds. At the same time, you need to understand that the more they are laid, the more magnificent and elegant the tulle looks.

Eyelets

Eyelets - curtain fasteners in the form of metal, wooden or plastic rings, framing round holes in the upper part of the curtains.

Due to the fact that the grommets look stylish and expensive, you can buy them in any specialized store, and in order to install, you do not need to be a specialist. Modern curtains for the kitchen are often hung with eyelets, as they look great.

Using tulle on the grommets is very convenient. It moves easily and unhindered along the ledge and at the same time keeps on it very firmly. Thanks to the rings on the curtains, deep vertical folds are formed, emphasizing the lightness of the transparent fabric.

So that the grommets look really impressive when choosing them, you need to consider the following nuances:

1. 1 The inner diameter of the rings should be approximately 1.5 cm larger than the outer diameter of the cornice. Rings with a smaller diameter will not slide on the ledge smoothly, and on large rings the curtains will hang unevenly.
2. 2 Since the tulle fabric is soft enough, to install the eyelets on its upper part, in addition to the grommet, sew a special decorative strip - a strip of dense fabric, 20-25 cm wide.
3. 3 In order for the tulle to lie in smooth symmetrical waves, its width should be 1.5-2 times greater than the length of the cornice, and the number of rings even.
4. 4 The distance between the rings of 18 cm is considered ideal. The larger it is, the deeper the folds.
5. 5 When installing the eyelets on the tulle, the maximum indent from the top edge of the curtain should not exceed 4 cm, and the diameter of the rings is 3.5 cm.

Tulle with Lambrequin

Tulle was invented in the IVIII century in France and was used on windows only in combination with dense curtains.

But today, in rooms such as kitchens, where complete blackout is not needed, it is used not only together with other, denser types of curtains, but also as an independent element of window decor. Consider the most interesting and unusual ways of decorating windows with tulle, proposed by designers this year.

Lambrequin is a short static curtain that is hung out over the entire width of the cornice or window opening. The combination of light transparent curtains and a lambrequin is considered somewhat theatrical and suitable mainly for classical and elaborate interiors, so lush draperies most often decorate classic kitchens. But if you approach the tandem tulle and lambrequin with taste and care, you can find an acceptable solution for other design styles.

A universal, suitable for almost all interiors option will be a tulle with a narrow lambrequin made of the same fabric gathered in lush folds, sewn directly to the curtains and hiding the cornice.

This year it is very fashionable to design the windows in the kitchen with a flowing white tulle and color horizontal drapery. At the same time, its color should overlap with the main color scheme of the interior. This design is suitable for classic cuisine, as well as cuisine in the Art Nouveau or pop art style.

Smooth, without ruffling lambrequin, together with Roman curtains from translucent tulle, will ideally fit into the hi-tech kitchen.

A cotton or chintz lambrequin and short tulle curtains perfectly accentuate the interior of the kitchen in the style of shebi chic or country.

A rigid triangle-shaped bandeau will dilute the simplicity and laconicism of transparent Japanese panels and decorate a minimalist kitchen.

Of course, these are far from all examples of the use of tulle with a lambrequin. If you include imagination, you can come up with combinations and make the windows in the kitchen stylish and unique.

Photo printing

Smooth chiffon or organza tulle with 3D photo printing is one of the latest design developments and an excellent way to revitalize the interior, filling it with the magic of incredibly realistic scenes.

Innovative digital technologies allow you to apply any picture on the curtains from natural landscapes and floral prints to urban landscapes and portraits.

Since the kitchen is the most overloaded room in the house, photo curtains in this room are usually used short, just below the window sill. Such curtains are self-sufficient and do not need partners and decorations.

Folds on a transparent fabric do not interfere with the look and visually make photo printing deeper and more voluminous, but to make the picture visible clearly enough, they are not made too lush.

I would like to note a few more advantages of tulle with photo printing:

• for such curtains a fabric with a close weave of fibers is used, which has high strength,
• it does not interfere with natural ventilation and gently scatters bright daylight,
• voluminous paintings visually make the room more spacious and look good in both large and small kitchens,
• thanks to the dense smooth texture, the tulle with photo printing is almost not dirty and does not absorb odors.

Kisei

The purpose of tulle and kisei is about the same. Both those and other curtains play the role of curtains: they gently scatter light, protect the room from prying eyes, but do not completely obscure it.

Therefore, at first glance, their combination may seem pointless. But, thanks to the completely opposite texture, tulle and kisei, hung together on one window, look great. In addition, curtains-threads are perfect for a kitchen with a balcony door, since they do not need to be moved apart.

In the photo there is an option how to combine curtains-threads and tulle in the kitchen.

In such a tandem, a tulle curtain is usually used alone, and it is distributed over the entire width of the window. But curtains from kisei, depending on the design idea, there may be several.

To make curtains with muslin and tulle you will need a profile or two-level cornice. A tulle is hung on it closer to the window, and a muslin is in front of it. There are several ways to hang such curtains:

• Kisei hangs like a waterfall
• distributed into several parts, each of which is tied in the center into a knot or grabbed by curtain hairpins,
• cropped in the shape of an arch,
• with a variety of draperies going in the form of a lambrequin,
• leans to the side and is fixed with hooks, brackets or hairpins,
• It is hung in two rows, cross-bred to the sides and fixed.

Such a non-trivial combination is best suited for classic and oriental interiors, but with the right choice of texture and color of curtains it will fit into other interior styles.

For example, a smoky-gray tulle and muslin made of metallized threads are suitable for an interior designed for high-tech. For the Art Nouveau style, you can choose muslin and curtains in bright, contrasting colors.

Shebi-chic kitchen will be decorated with white tulle with delicate floral print and snow-white kiseya.Therefore, if you like tulle in combination with muslin, give vent to your imagination and do not be afraid to bring it to life.

Tulle with Roman Blinds

It is believed that the Roman model of curtains is quite self-sufficient and can cope with window decoration without resorting to other types of curtains. But designers have destroyed this template. The fact is that, despite the mass of positive advantages, Roman curtains have one, but a significant drawback.

When folded, they rise up and almost completely expose the lower half of the window. As a result, the room is perfectly visible from the street. This discomfort is easily eliminated with tulle.

The Roman curtains at the same time play the role of night, and tulle day curtains. The first is installed in the window sashes, and the second are fixed in front of them on the ceiling or wall cornice.

Consider several options for using tulle and Roman curtains:

1. 1 Decorate the window with curtains that are similar in color, soft and without a pattern. In this case, the Roman night curtain will bear mainly a functional rather than a decorative load.
2. 2 Select one color scheme for both types of curtains, but with a delicate graphic print on Roman models.
3. 3 Since complete shading in the kitchen is optional, sew both types of curtains from the same translucent fabric.
4. 4 Hang in front of the Roman curtains one wide tulle curtain, which, if necessary, can be opened to the side or gathered in a fold in folds.
5. 5 Use two plain or contrasting curtains from tulle and cross-lock them.

Care Tips

Tulle fabrics are unpretentious and easy to care for. But, so that the curtains from them last as long as possible and do not lose their marketable appearance, it is advisable to use them in accordance with several simple rules:

1. 1 If you purchased ready-made curtains, the manufacturer's recommendations on their contents should be attached to them.
2. 2 Erase the tulle as it becomes dirty. To remove dust from the curtains, thoroughly shake them before washing.
3. 3 You need to wash the tulle manually or in delicate machine mode, without spinning, with a water temperature not exceeding 40 ° C.
4. 4 Do not rub tulle with hand wash. It is enough to squeeze it slightly, and carry out the last rinse in cold water.
5. 5 The washed tulle is hung on a cornice for sagging in the wet state.
6. 6 Many types of tulle after drying do not require ironing. But if creases remain on the dried fabric or bruises, it will still have to be ironed. Stroke the tulle through gauze with an iron operating at minimum speed.
7. 7 To bleach the tulle, you can use ordinary table salt. To do this, clean curtains are placed for 3-4 hours in a saline solution (a tablespoon of salt in 3 liters of water), after which they are thoroughly rinsed and hung on a cornice to dry.

The kitchen is the center of the house. Here we cook and eat, watch TV, receive guests. That is why it is so important to create a cozy atmosphere in this multifunctional room.

And if to achieve this goal it is quite possible to do without some household things, then without curtains, not a single room will be cozy. If you do not know which curtains are best suited to your kitchen, make it not only cozy, but also fashionable, use tulle. It’s hard to ruin it and it won’t let you down.

Pros of installing tulle in the kitchen?

• Despite the inherent weightlessness, this textile is able to reliably protect from sunlight,
• Due to the huge selection, and the possibility of combinations with any kind of curtains and curtains, tulle is suitable for forming an unusual, individual interior,
• The tulle can be given any shape, thereby making the window design unusual and special,
• The material is airy, therefore it does not pile up space, but on the contrary, adds tenderness and comfort.

The choice of material for tulle

To create a tulle, light translucent fabrics are used - organza, chiffon, mesh, veil or muslin.

Organza - strongly twisted threads forming a strong, shiny and transparent canvas. In the old days, natural fabrics were more preferable and tulle made from silk, now synthetic fabrics are more in demand,

Grid - a variety of curtains with hole structure of different fractions. This type of fabric allows air to pass through the most, but it accumulates dust very much,

Veil - less transparent and subject to deformation, however, it looks gentle and unsurpassed,

Chiffon Tulle It has a relief structure, which is achieved by weaving the threads using crepe twisting. This design looks beautiful, bright and festive, but the material slides a lot and has low wear resistance, rough edges quickly crumble,

The most expensive and complex material in the production is jacquard fabric. This is a relief version, characterized by increased strength and beauty, assembled from a large number of threads, of different thickness and size. Jacquard gives the interior sophistication, chic and unprecedented sophistication. It is used to create interiors of expensive, exclusive kitchens,

Kisei applied to a specific design - this is a tulle from a variety of hanging threads.

The choice of tulle for the kitchen, depending on the style

Today, stores offer a wide selection of this textile. The assortment is represented by various materials, colors, patterns, which allows you to choose the best option, specifically for your case, corresponding to the overall style of the kitchen.

Classical

Such a tulle is the most popular, never goes out of style and remains popular regardless of time. As a rule, these are monophonic curtains on the floor, with a light, unobtrusive pattern, decorated with tacks.

In the classic version, a combination of several types of curtains is permissible. At the same time, a beautiful tulle for the kitchen looks elegant in combination with blinds. Often, tulle is complemented by lambrequins, so inherent in the classical style.

Modern

Kitchen windows, decorated with tulle in the modern direction, are distinguished by the complexity of the lines, asymmetry, smoothness, but at the same time notes of classic are traced. These will be standard rolled, Roman curtains or pleated, not burdened with strict geometry and creating smooth transitions.

There are no restrictions in the color scheme, it can be deep green, Bordeaux, violet, or calm pastel colors - sand, gold, snow-white or gray.

The main thing is that the variety of choices will allow you to choose an option that fits perfectly into the overall concept of the design of the kitchen.

Art Deco

Art Deco is a combination of Art Nouveau and Neoclassicism, which received a defiant and independent design option. Such modern tulles in the kitchen are characterized by uneven trimmings, patterns of geometric shapes, asymmetry, volume, multidimensionality.

The style is characterized by a wealth of colors, bright, sometimes overly dyed with paints, patterns and drawings.

Baroque

Baroque kitchen tulle is a stylish, interesting and chic choice. He as close as possible to the royal design, will add pomp and luxury. A prerequisite is a multi-level system, decoration with lambrequins, from several types of fabric, frill, fringe.

Such a curtain should inspire thoughts about the royal apartments, and therefore is made out in gold, beige, dairy, silver, blue colors. The fabric used in the production is mainly natural - usually silk.

Such a tulle is suitable only for a specific, spacious kitchen, where it can emphasize the already created style and chic.

Such curtains can be combined with massive curtains, creating a contrast using various colors.

East style

Tulle on the window for the kitchen in the oriental style can not be confused with any other - it is characterized by bright colors, with a significant addition of silver, gold, red shades, curls, abstract patterns.

Curtains are complemented by lambrequins, tassels, fringe, laces and other themed accessories. A window designed in this way does not contribute to spiritual conversations and thoughtfulness - it is a bright, contrasting combination suitable for a “royal choir”.

Choice of color of tulle

The choice of color, as a rule, is due to the general concept of the design of the kitchen. For small rooms, it is better to get light colors, for spacious areas, any are suitable.

Window decoration is the creation of a common composition, the elements of which should be in harmony not only with each other, but also with all accessories and the general atmosphere of the room.

It should be remembered that it is ideal when there are no more than three primary colors in the kitchen.

Choose the tulle to the color of the facade of the furniture, to the lining of the floor, upholstered furniture, but make it different from the color of the walls, otherwise they will merge, become faceless and the desired accent will be lost.

In addition, you need to correctly combine patterns and drawings on the tulle, even if it consists of two different halves, they must complement each other in color and image to create a uniform picture.

The color scheme is limited only by your imagination and is selected individually for each kitchen. If there is no taste and sense of proportion, it is better to use the advice of specialists or designers when choosing such a significant design element as tulle.

He is able to radically change the appearance of the room, give comfort, and therefore will not tolerate the wrong decisions.

Type and shape of tulle

Tulle is a translucent, lightweight, mesh fabric. Nowadays, all transparent curtains made not only of tulle, but also of weightless chiffon, organza, lace veil, voile and other similar materials fall under this concept.

This textile can be smooth or textured, natural or synthetic, any and ideally suited to your taste and interior design.

From tulle, you can sew Roman or Austrian curtains, light curtains or Japanese panels. Such window decoration is relevant and simply indispensable for small rooms of kitchens, where long curtains take up space and will be uncomfortable.

Short

Short tulles for the kitchen are compact, do not block access to the windowsill, where sintered pies often cool or a variety of flower pots are located. These tulles are a solid continuous web or 2 identical horizontal halves.

The first option is simple, used in ethno, eco or chalet styles. Perfectly complements the kitchen in white and wood tones. And the two halves can be called echoes of retro style.

Such a romantic tender decision is suitable for creating a Provence or country style. Usually halves are decorated with frills, bows, ribbons in light, often white tones.

New to the kitchen tulles are short tulles in the form of an arch with smooth, wavy or completely asymmetrical edges, which will make the window original and modern. Such a product will not take up much space, but will make the design unusual.

Long

The classic version is still considered long tulle. They are easily draped with grabs and are suitable for the traditional style of decoration of kitchens. Thus, it is better to design spacious rooms with built-in balconies, combining tulle with a variety of curtains.

A combination of curtains of different colors and shapes is popular, for example, so that the color of the first harmonizes with the pattern or ornament of the second.

White tulle can be emphasized with contrasting green or a touch of milk chocolate, thereby making the room cozy and non-standard.

Eyelet Applications

Eyelets are rings, metal or plastic, fixed in the upper part of the tulle, which are mounted on a round cornice of suitable diameter. The density of the drapery directly depends on the distance between the rings and on their size.

Choosing a similar option for the kitchen window, you will never lose. The same folds will give neatness and orderly appearance to the whole window. Such curtains are easy to remove for cleaning and just move, which is convenient if the kitchen has a balcony exit.

Tulle on grommets will fit into rooms decorated in high-tech, fusion, minimalism, loft and other modern styles.

Drapery

Drapery tulle - a good opportunity to give the room sophistication, elegance and attractive appearance. If you purchased an ordinary curtain, there are many different ways to drape at home. There are several ways to design a canvas:

1. Even at the sewing stage, lay the transverse folds of the material. This option is especially relevant for horizontal tulles, such as Roman or Austrian.
2. You can also create folds for ordinary tulle, using rings, brackets, magnets, pickups and other accessories. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination, which will help create a unique product, and give the window expressiveness and solemnity.

The most common methods of drapery:

• Classical wave - to achieve which it is necessary to fold the inner part of the curtain, creating a hanging section of the desired height, and grab the collected tulle with a special magnet to receive the wave,
• The double wave is made similarly to the above-described classic version, with the difference that several groups of folds are formed. The most voluminous is located on top, and the second is slightly lower,
• The lower drapery is organized around the edge, in the shape of the letter “W” with the help of magnets. Depending on the individual vision, it can be raised to any height.

Photo selection of tulle design for the kitchen

Question answer

For such rooms, it’s not only the issue of decor that matters. Practicality and environmental friendliness will play a special role. It is better to choose a mellow tulle so that the child does not have the opportunity to play, cut it or durable tulle on the grommets. In addition, it is worth taking care of the child’s health and choosing canvases made from natural fabric. A silk or cotton curtain in light shades is the best option.

The kitchen is a place where fat, cinder and soot settle on all objects. Therefore, the fabric must be impregnated with special substances that repel dirt and prevent fire. It should be remembered that flax instantly ignites, and silk is quickly saturated with grease and dirt. The best options will be flax, which is expensive, or cheaper options from viscose and polyester.

The color is selected depending on the interior design and individually for each case. If we talk about the practical side of the issue, then the most suitable color is yellow, it hides the natural kitchen dirt. It’s better not to take tulle with drawings, for the kitchens the plain option is more suitable.

Why do we need tulle in the kitchen?

Lightweight tulle in a bright kitchen design

Sooner or later, we all face the ennoblement of the kitchen. Before me, like most of you, the relevant question also arose: what if it makes sense to hang curtains or tulle in the kitchen at all? After all, a variant of Roman curtains or roller blinds, and even better - blinds, will be much more practical.

A kitchen is a place to cook, so any fabric will become a suitable item for accumulating dust, various odors of food, stains, soot, and other consequences of cooking. But still, for you, I have a strong argument in favor of tulle - this is creating comfort in the room.

Light curtains make you feel comfortable

Many of us live in high-rise buildings, where a room with small dimensions serves both as a kitchen, a dining room, and sometimes even a living room. If you have to receive guests in the kitchen, it is imperative that the room was pleasant to be both for residents and those who looked at the light.

What is it like?

Tulle is called thin lightweight fabric of a transparent type, smooth or with patterns, which can be of several types. Whoever is not familiar with the main feature of the curtains, I will tell you.This unusual fabric opens a good overview on the one hand, blocks visibility on the other.

Tulle for a panoramic window in the kitchen

She appeared according to legend in the XV century. The bride of the French king needed to sew an outfit with a veil that would hide her face from the people around her, but not limit her visibility. A lot of weavers tried to fulfill such an order, but only masters from the city of Tulle managed to cope with the task.

It was decided to leave the material the name of the city. People liked the new material so much that they began to use it not only for sewing wedding dresses, but also for creating casual clothes, hats, and later for decorating the interiors.

Provence style kitchen interior with short shades.

Inspired by this legend, you and I can hang a tulle in the kitchen and imagine that we are in French Provence. But first, I’d better tell you about the main functions of such curtains.

The choice in favor of tulle for the kitchen is usually determined by such basic functions of curtains:

• Adjustment of light - the illumination in the room should be sufficient. The fabric should not block it completely, it is important to leave some cool indoors.
• Visual elimination of defects in window openings or frames - if there are design flaws, distortions, breaks, cracks or other defects, then we hide all this with curtains.
• Design complement - without curtains, the room looks somehow uninhabited and bare. If you hang the curtains, then immediately it becomes so homely cozy. Sometimes this is the one whose element is not enough to create a full-fledged kitchen interior design.

Floral Tulle

Let me remind you that the “like-buy” reception with tulle for the kitchen is not the most appropriate. All because the curtains for the kitchen put forward a number of requirements:

Requirements:

• the material must be strong, durable,
• if the curtains are placed near an open flame, do not choose synthetic material,
• the fabric should be easily washed away from any possible contaminants,
• matter should be of optimal length for the window zone, it is necessary to take into account the height of the ceilings, the style of the room, the location of objects or other features,
• The design of the curtain should not interfere with the opening of windows if necessary.

Fastening tulle for free access to the window

Basic properties

In fact, tulle is a versatile, lightweight, translucent material used for window curtains. I called it universal for a reason. It can organically fit not only into the interior of the kitchen, but also into the design of any other rooms in the apartment.

The selected tulle will decorate any room

But it is worth returning to the merits of such material. As far as I know, tulle has long been at the peak of popularity. To maintain a confident position, he is helped by the constant updating of models, the release of stylish new products. Although tulle curtains do not completely protect against the penetration of sunlight, they are very convenient and practical, and also have several advantages:

• the material must be strong, durable,
• if the curtains are placed near an open flame, do not choose synthetic material,
• the fabric should be easily washed away from any possible contaminants,
• matter should be of optimal length for the window zone, it is necessary to take into account the height of the ceilings, the style of the room, the location of objects or other features,
• The design of the curtain should not interfere with the opening of windows if necessary.

Design a small kitchen in peach colors

Organza

Organza is the most common material made from polyester. Its fibers are strong enough, and the material itself is light, transparent, it creates a feeling of airiness, weightlessness. There is an orgasm made of viscose and silk, but this variety is quite expensive. Like most other tissues, organza has its advantages and disadvantages. The main disadvantage is that it does not allow air to pass through well.

Organza tulle to the kitchen

But she has more advantages:

• do not serve as a place of dust accumulation,
• it erases easily, dries quickly,
• not wrinkling
• possesses increased wear resistance and light transmission function.

Veil

Light and thin veil

Veil is another light, thin, translucent material that is used to decorate windows. The veil can be made of cotton, silk, woolen threads, but the wear resistance and durability is better than that of a polyester product.

It differs from organza in greater softness. This feature is useful if you need soft-drapery drapes. The advantages and disadvantages of this fabric coincide with the features of the previous one, but additional care will not be needed here.

Grid

The grid is a peculiar kind having a hole structure. Sunlight passes through this material perfectly. There are a huge number of colors.

Tulle net for the kitchen

The grid can be combined with curtains or other types, used as an independent element for window decoration. But there is a drawback - the grid will be an excellent dust collector in the kitchen. People with allergies should not choose this kind for their kitchen.

Optimum length selection

Conventionally, the length of all curtains for the kitchen can be divided into two categories:

I want to figure out with you exactly in which cases short curtains will be appropriate, and when long.

Kitchen window with balcony door

A short tulle is perfect for pet owners. After all, cats, dogs really like to play with everything that is in their way, including with your curtain. A short option will be convenient if the dining table or countertop of the kitchen unit is located by the window. In this case, the shorter curtains will conveniently be shifted or pushed at any time.

Short tulle in the kitchen

The long tulle is suitable for those who have large dimensions of the kitchen, there is free space near the window. If the kitchen has a balcony, then the option with short curtains will not be appropriate here. In addition, with a large draft, a long tulle will not fly up like a short variety.

Creasing

If you still do not understand, then I will explain to you clearly. Beauty is most often in simplicity. It is not necessary to buy designer curtains for fabulous money to decorate the interior of the kitchen.

Selection of interior items in one style

It’s enough to buy a simple exquisite variety and show a little creativity. For example, make beautiful folds on the curtains.

I will give you even a few options:

• A pencil fold is the simplest and most well-known option. Represents equal identical vertical waves.
• One-sided folds are obtained by fixing the fabric on one side along the entire width of the curtain.
• Diverse folds are created according to the principle of one-sided, but are located towards each other.
• Fold a champagne glass - at the top with a small indent from the fastener at the same distance from each other, voluminous folds are formed and each are sewn in one place. It looks like the tops of glasses, the bottom must be set in free fall.
• The horizontal folds that form on the tulle when it is thrown over the cornice and creates horizontal semicircular sagging in a chaotic manner.
• Cross festoons - the lower part of the curtain resembles a W-like fold, which is located closer to the lower edge of the fabric. It is created with the help of magnetic grips, pins.

Creasing with Ribbons

Creative design ideas

You can combine tulle with curtains in unusual ways, which I will tell you about below:

Stylish color combination

• The color block technique involves the combination of several shades arranged in lines. Transitions between them can be contrasting. You can purchase a ready-made version, sew or paint the curtains yourself.
• An obliquely arranged tulle can cover only one part of the window. You can beat this option as one-sided, or by fixing two curtains on both sides. This option will be appropriate if there is no need to hide the window from prying eyes or when the room has access to the balcony.
• You can slightly open the window. For this, the asymmetric arrangement of the paintings is used. One part of the tulle should be left hanging freely, and the second should be secured to the side.
• On the most ordinary transparent fabric, you can sew ornaments made of thick fabric or whole stripes to ensure aesthetics in appearance.

Combining tulle with other curtains is sometimes useful. Such a tandem performs many useful functions:

Vintage style kitchen design

• in the dark, when the light is on, the curtain will shine through and show the world what is happening in the kitchen, and the presence of curtains can solve this problem,
• in the presence of a reverse situation, namely, bright sunlight that hits the room during the day, the curtains will be able to immerse the room in a calm twilight.

Mounting method

Among the possible methods of fastening tulle for the kitchen, it is advisable to consider options for hooks, Velcro, eyelets, and you can also sew on tulle to the cornice.

The hook option is gradually and confidently fading into the background. They are almost imperceptible, but very fragile, most often made of plastic. But the inconvenience of using this method of attachment is that the hooks often fly off or break.

Hook Tulle

Japanese curtains, which consist of several parts and can be moved separately from each other, are fastened with Velcro. Such fastening will be imperceptible, Velcro curtains look neat, beautiful, organic. You should not choose such a mount in a house where there are animals or small children, as any sudden or careless movement will accelerate the unsticking of the curtains.

Beige curtains with Velcro loops

Sewn-in fastening is a pulling on the tulle cornice with the help of special stitched holes. The larger these holes, the easier the tulle in terms of pulling, lifting, shifting.

Drawstring Tulle

It was not without reason that I left the grommets option for you. This is the most popular and convenient method of attaching curtains. Eyelets look like rings.

They have many advantages:

• made of any materials - metal, plastic, wood,
• come in all sizes
• easy to install
• add sophistication to the curtain style,
• make the process of clinging curtains greatly simplified,
• hold fabric perfectly, which makes it easy to move the curtain along the ledge,
• allow you to create symmetrical folds.

Curtains on the grommets form deep uniform folds

It’s time to move away from the usual obsolete methods for attaching curtains, I recommend choosing eyelets for you.

Provence

This style is simplicity and grace. Short curtains will look ideal in the addition to Provence; an extra tier can add zest. The first layer can be light, even, and the second more dense. The top layer can be in the form of a lambrequin or conventional sliding curtains. Under the Provence style, it is also better to choose a natural material - cotton or chintz.

Country, shabby chic

In these styles you can find a similar decoration of windows with tulle, the difference will be in colors and ornaments. You can collect it in bizarre forms of Australian curtains in the form of an assembled accordion. Or add an even plain tulle with colorful curtains, a short straight lambrequin. You can choose a tulle arch, which also fits well in the Provence style. It will be appropriate to complement the tulle with various stylistic accessories, for example, bows, lace, pickups, wooden rings.

Provence Style Curtain Set

Accommodation options

Consider the possible options for the location of the curtains:

• continuous web
• symmetrical arrangement of paintings,
• asymmetric combination,
• combination with lambrequin,
• combination with curtains,
• a combination of two types of fabrics or curtains,
• combination with muslin,
• the formation of body waves from one long canvas by transferring it through the cornice.

Curtains from different fabrics of contrasting colors

If you wish, you can come up with more diverse and unusual variations that can be advantageously beaten in the design of the kitchen. You can use tulle to design a window opening separately or in combination with a variety of curtains, including traditional curtains, roller blinds and vertical blinds.

Let's now take a closer look at the varieties of tulle combinations with curtains. The interior design of the kitchen looks more original and expressive, where it is thoroughly suited to window decoration.

Variant of a combination of tulle and Roman curtains

You can combine these types of curtains:

• Tulle + Roman curtains. There are several options for combining with Roman curtains, including playing in contrast, padding, smoothing corners.
• Tulle + cotton curtains Kisei. In a duet with muslin, you can use one cornice, which can easily withstand two light materials. Or place the curtains on different eaves. Such a window will always look festive and stylish, from the design point of view of the fabric. Threads look great near a regular window, as well as near the balcony. Their advantage is that they do not need to be constantly moved apart. This style combination is well suited for a classic or oriental style kitchen. With the skillful combination of colors and patterns, you can try to fit them into other styles.
• Tulle + cotton or chintz lambrequins. You can add warmth, softness, comfort to the interior using this combination.

Spectacular pelmet - a bright accent in the interior

Curtain Styles

Tulle can be called not only a lot of materials used for placement near a window opening, but also curtains of various styles. To decorate the kitchen, the following types will be appropriate:

• Roman curtains - add nobility and restraint to the interior. The appearance of a flat canvas stretched over a rigid structure and attached to the window itself looks very modern.
• Classic curtains - remain in fashion regardless of circumstances, they are an even restrained flowing fabric, which is often supplemented with dense curtains.
• Austrian view - A model that is not too widespread in the expanses of the fatherland, but still very interesting. The bottom of the curtains is gathered in folds, which can be adjusted in height. Just translucent materials look ideal.
• French curtains - a semblance of an Austrian appearance, but with folds not only from below, but along the entire length. Their semicircular shape looks very impressive, especially if the fabric is selected light and weightless.
• Italian curtains - non-moving construction, which is mounted directly on a window or a hard cornice. Suitable for decorating long windows or doorways.
• Type of curtains "cafe" - The whole original option for fans to experiment. Such curtains have a short length and are mounted on a cornice, placed not above the window, but in the middle. A wonderful playful alternative to the classics.
• Japanese panels - more like screens than curtains, but are also sometimes considered tulle. Uses for Japanese curtains usually lightweight, even transparent fabric, which is stretched on a rigid structure. Sometimes it is decorated with stylistic ornaments of the Japanese style.

Advantages:

• high strength
• good color fastness on the surface of the canvas,
• free access of air into the room through the canvas,
• damping of excessive sunlight
• resistance to absorption of extraneous odors, pollution.

Bright curtains with photo printing for a modern kitchen

I think that the main advantage of such curtains is that they fit perfectly into kitchens of any size.

When buying tulle for the kitchen, it will be advisable to ask about the latest and latest solutions. Do not forget about the practical use of the accessory. Indeed, tulle in interior design performs not only a decorative function, but also regulates the penetration of sunlight, hides imperfections, increases space and much more.

Selection of kitchen accessories in one style

Curtains for the kitchen

Making the kitchen cozy

We bring to your attention creative options for turning your curtains. After all, the tulle in the kitchen should be really a highlight of the interior and attract the eyes of others immediately at the entrance to the room. We know how to do this, and are ready to share with you all the secrets of choice. After reviewing the information, please leave your comments with reasoning in the comments. They will be useful to other readers. Your opinion is very important to us. Thank you for your participation. We appreciate your every feedback and time spent.

Benefits of Tulle Curtains

Tulle curtains have always been considered the most practical and beautiful decoration of kitchen windows. With their help, a wide variety of solutions are created for a room with any meter, the color of walls and furniture, the number and shape of windows. What makes tulle such a popular and modern material?

1. The effect of lightness, weightlessness. Due to its translucent texture, tulle does not burden the window space. On the contrary, it emphasizes airiness and lightness.
2. It transmits sunlight and air well. This quality makes tulle material that is great for the kitchen.
3. Easy care and wear resistance. The kitchen is a place where you can not do without stains from various substances. Therefore, it is very important that the material of the curtains is easy to clean, while maintaining its appearance.
4. Excellent compatibility. Tulle looks good in a duet with both curtains and blinds and shutters.
5. A variety of color schemes, prints, drapery and other elements of decor. This characteristic allows you to choose a tulle for the kitchen of any style.
6. Price policy. Even an inexpensive option, provided the right combination with the design of the kitchen, will look stylish.

Varieties of tulle

Each kitchen has its own individual style. Color, texture features and length, drapery features or lack thereof - all these are the characteristics that are most often paid attention to when choosing a kitchen tulle. Consider the most common varieties of this window decoration.

In the net. Such a canvas is of different densities and is made from both natural and artificial fibers. It looks especially impressive in the interior with an abundance of wooden elements. Photos of various types of tulle mesh in the kitchen flooded the Internet.

The mesh with large cells allows air and sunlight to pass through well.

Tulle on one side is usually chosen for narrow windows or when furniture is installed on the other side of the window.

Two-window tulle can often be seen in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Tulle diagonally will come in handy at the window with a balcony door

Long curtains on the windows of a spacious kitchen

Short curtains are often hung if small children live in the apartment or pets live

You can come up with a lot of double tulle pendant combinations, as well as color combinations

The following products will become original solutions:

Curtains on grommets. Such a curtain is a canvas with round holes on one edge. It is in them that special rings are threaded, which are then mounted on the cornice tube. Such a curtain does not require additional fastening and looks very stylish and original, thanks to the smooth drapery.

Tulle on grommets forms deep uniform folds

The curtain of threads differs in airiness and does not clutter up space

Against the background of white tulle, the dark openwork lambrequin will look gorgeous

The window decor of the bay window must be selected based on the general style of the kitchen interior

Choosing the right model for your kitchen space

The modern textile market is represented by a huge number of models. However, such an abundance often does not help, but, on the contrary, makes it difficult to choose the appropriate option. What should I look for when choosing this decor element? Which tulle to choose for the kitchen?

Modern design offers solutions for any kitchen window depending on the style of the interior

Interior style selection

When choosing a tulle option for a kitchen window, it is necessary, first of all, to focus on the style of the entire interior.

How to choose the shape and length of tulle

When choosing a tulle in the kitchen, be sure to consider the size of the room. Long (to the floor) curtains are suitable for spacious, short (to the windowsill) - for small rooms.

A short curtain is hung if there is a dining table or worktop close to the window

A long tulle to the floor will be appropriate in a fairly spacious kitchen

As for the form, the most practical are the corner, on two sides, arch curtains. They get less dirty and do not block access to the windowsill.

Choice of color and texture features

The right choice of color palette will help make the image of the kitchen complete and harmonious. Kitchen tulle can be in tone with the entire interior or contrast with it. It all depends on the individual preferences of the owners of the house. Fortunately, there are a lot of photos of tulles in the kitchen online.

The curtain on the window should be combined with any elements in the interior of the kitchen

However, there are a few general rules that will help you make the right choice.

• Light-colored tulle visually enhances the kitchen and makes the interior more airy and light.
• Burgundy, red color makes the atmosphere expressive.
• Orange, blue - more fading, green and yellow - less.
• To create the effect of relaxation and rest, it is better to use blue, turquoise and mint colors.
• For a calm and warm atmosphere, yellow, lemon, lime shades are suitable.
• Fans of bright accents will enjoy such colors: pink, lilac, purple, green, orange.
• Dark colors should not be used in small kitchens. Truly colorful they look in the open.
• The shade of the tulle should overlap with at least one element of the interior.
• Universal color - white and beige.
• Embroidery this season is not inferior to its position. It can be thematic or neutral.
• Depending on the materials, the texture of tulle can be different: from glossy and smooth to embossed and textured.

Beige tulle - the most versatile and calm

Options for Tulle Curtains for the Kitchen

Today the most popular are the following models of kitchen tulle curtains:

1. Short on one or two sides.
2. With the establishment of one half to the second.
3. With a lambrequin obliquely.
4. Single or double drapery veil.
5. Kisei.
6. Organza with embroidery.
7. Long and short on grommets.

The self-sufficiency of the interior is favorably emphasized by a tulle with a fringe made of threads, pompons or beads

Combination options for tulle and curtains

1. Tulle with roman blinds. This combination is considered very practical: Roman curtains (look great and as an independent attribute) protect from prying eyes in the dark, tulle - in the afternoon.

An example of a combination of tulle with a Roman curtain in one color scheme

Dark curtains and light tulle - a classic contrasting combination

When the kitchen curtains come at an angle

This shape of the curtain allows you to hide the errors of the window opening or decorate the corner windows. Curtains of such a cut are a non-standard solution to standard problems. They are very practical and at the same time allow sunlight to enter the room. This is especially important when the kitchen is located on the north side.

Angled beveled curtains introduce asymmetry into the interior, giving lightness on the short side and emphasizing details on the long side

Even the smallest windows will visually look larger if they are decorated with curtains at an angle. They also look good with a non-standard shape of the opening.

Mesh curtain

The grid is considered one of the convenient options for the kitchen. Textiles are not demanding in maintenance, look great on massive curtains, can be hung on rings or held on to eaves by traditional clothespins.

Tulle net is more suitable for framing windows in a non-standard format
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Kisey canvas

Since the interior of the kitchen can be completely different, the same curtains and tulle curtains will not work. One of the alternative options for the final design of this room will be exactly kiseya. This fabric is a thread structure woven from cotton fibers. Matter copes well with the role of shading from the sun and perfectly passes air. Therefore, the curtain does not affect the quality of ventilation.

Long pendants on the blinds can be additionally decorated
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Spider Web Fabric

Despite its 90% transparency, the material can be considered durable and crease-resistant. Such tulles are woven from silk and synthetics. As for washing, it can be carried out directly in the washing machine. The only condition is to choose a delicate mode.

Very unusual, stitched texture
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The most popular fabric options that are used for modern window decor are not only beautiful, but also not susceptible to aggressive environments, for example, hot steam, strong vibrations, mechanical puffs, and so on.

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Choice of tulle in the kitchen: recommendations of the editors HomeMyHome

Those who agree with the opinion that tulle takes up a lot of space in a small kitchen are looking for adequate ways to choose the right window accessory for themselves. For this, there are several simple techniques that our editors have prepared.

1. As mentioned above, the shade of tulle should be either white or light. This approach very well visually increases the space. The tones that were discussed before are the most popular option.
2. Gradient canvases also do a good job of expanding space. Only here it is necessary to organize the design of the curtain so that it is lighter to the top than the floor.
3. Large drawings always personified bulkiness. This is also observed in tulle design. For example, small berries or petals look great in any delicate shade.

One tulle can be tied daily in many ways.
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High-quality tulle does not fade in the sun, feels good with temperature differences in the room
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Fasteners and other decor are always included with designer curtains.
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Volumetric prints make the curtain quite expensive
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Some tulle models come with a small margin.
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Look at the photo, what new tulle in the kitchen are using now.

Beveled or arched tulles are convenient if you have to constantly use the window
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Spring motif on the window will always cheer you up
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Photocurtains can be ordered with a landscape or your favorite children's characters
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Floral motif gives the kitchen femininity, illustrates the character of the hostess
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It is inconvenient to mount modern tulles; they involve the use of complex hooks
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In the case of large dining rooms or kitchens, our experts recommend giving preference to models with an unusual print. A large cell will look most spectacularly and richly. Various patterns with combined shades or sharply breaking ornaments are possible.