Contemporary Curtain Design

Contemporary curtain designs give the look of a room in a house or office a completely new dimension, in terms of style. Traditional curtains constrict the imagination and creativity in the interior design of any place, because one is bound to choose only traditional and antique decor and furnishings. Contemporary designs of curtains give you the freedom to explore and discover all possibilities of decorating your place in a modern and stylish way.

Contemporary curtains are designed by keeping minimalist approach in terms of print, fabric, and style of stitching. Modern day living requires easy to use and washable curtains, because maintenance of the curtains is a big issue in traditional curtains. Curtains are designed keeping in view the general trends of furnishing and decor. The fabric and print of the curtains vary from bold and bright colours to dull and neutral colours.

Seasonal prints and colour are the basic inspiration of contemporary curtain designs. Light and airy fabric like cotton, net and light silk is preferred in spring/summer season. Flowery prints are in vogue, whether they are printed boldly on the fabric or printed in a subdued manner. Abstract and geometrical prints also make great contemporary designs for curtains. By choosing contemporary designs for curtains, you can assert how contemporary and modern is your own personality and attitude towards the changing trends of home and office furnishings.

Beautiful curtain designs are also being made from used and recyclable products. Natural fibre like jute and wooden straws are also used to create wonderful contemporary designs in curtains. Multi-layered curtains are also in vogue if you wish to give your room a formal and rich look.

Thin layers of sheer chiffon, voil or net curtains can be hung on one rod as a shield over the windows and thick fabric can be used as the front curtains. This type of curtain design requires further embellishments like drapery over the rod and fancy curtain accessories. These curtains are usually ceiling mounted and the length of the curtains is measured in such a way that its ends flow down on the ground.

Tab top curtains are also a contemporary design, which goes well with the bedroom or living area. Pleated curtains, also known as French pleated curtains, are back in fashion, and they give a very trendy and neat look to a room.

Casual swags over the rods are a design which can be played with in a lot of ways. These curtains do not require flamboyance. All you have to do is to choose bright colours and a fancy rod because it is going to show off the simplicity and beauty of the curtains. Such curtains go with contemporary furniture and contemporary lifestyle easily.

The best designs of contemporary curtains are a mix of the traditional and modern ideas of design and style. Roman blinds are a favourite contemporary design for curtains of many people, but owing to their high maintenance, these are usually avoided.