Curtains are often overlooked when designing the interior of rooms. Important for shade and for privacy curtains and blinds have their practical uses, yet their fitting can ultimately change the tone and texture of a room’s overall aesthetic. Window treatments add the finishing touches to any room and are often applied as an afterthought rather than incorporated into the overall design model.
As more people are spending more time at home and working online more thought has gone into the interior design of our living spaces. Windows, while often not the focal point of a room, can often make or break the vibe of the home.
This year the general consensus is that bold colours and traditional details have replaced the neutral minimalist designs dominant in recent years. Sheer curtain panels are making a return to our windows in 2024 as are café curtains. The balance between light and shadow allows for a room to appear charming and homely or dark and unwelcoming. Too much light can be intrusive, especially under the harsh Australian sunlight. For these reasons, curtains in Melbourne are looking at beautiful trims with the school rod and ring hardware that help elongate the designs creating the impression of taller ceilings.
Function and maintenance are also an important consideration. It is far easier to simply unhook and wash curtains rather than spend an entire day scrubbing the individual parts of a set of blinds. Curtains have made a comeback as the preferred material to decorate our windows.
Café curtains made a comeback this year with a simple yet elegant style offering privacy without the expense of losing natural light. This curtain typically covers the bottom half of the window with a simple stripe or scale-scale patterned design making this a popular choice in kitchens and bathrooms.
Layered curtains are back in fashion adding a cosy ambience to most rooms. As people are looking to add a sense of warmth to their homes into the autumn months. If you’re looking to remodel your home curtains can make a long-lasting definite impression.
If you’re not sure where to start with curtains it may help to add sheers for a soft texture, then layering in coloured drapery to bring the whole space together. Textures, colours, and designs can add to a room or remain neutral. Detailed curtain headers such as ripple folds or pinched designs are an excellent way to add a sense of sophistication and light up a room.
Neutral colours have been a go-to in the world of window decoration in recent years, but 2024 saw a resurgence of bold colours and a departure from more muted shades. Bright colours are back in a big way with all types of window coverings. If you’re thinking of trying a fun print design in your home but don’t want the expense or commitment that comes with the application of wallpaper, a patterned curtain could be the perfect solution to brighten up your home this year.
