American style has many faces. It absorbed the aesthetics of the Old World and was enriched with the spirit and forms of the New World. Nowadays, America itself sets the new design trends. The abundance of the colonial style and Art Deco elements — all this is about the modern American style in the interior of private houses and spacious big city apartments.
Distinctive Features of Curtains in Classic Style
In the decor of modern American classics, home textiles have a great meaning. Traditional style curtains in Dubai are chosen mostly simple cut from natural fabrics. If there is any pattern, it should be small with strict geometry.
Roman blinds or straight curtain panels can be used in bedrooms and living rooms, traditional blinds — in a bathroom or kitchen.
When furnishing your home in the American style, frame the windows with floor-length curtains made of heavy, natural fabrics. As a contrast, light Roman or airy Austrian curtains are ideal.
- For the kitchen, it is best to use Roman blinds with a bright geometric pattern — from a line or a tartan (checkered canvas).
- For the windows in a bedroom, curtains can be decorated with a lambrequin with smooth edges in golden tones, but avoid using too curvy elements.
- Use linen and chintz curtains in the kitchen and bedroom.
- In the living room, it will be appropriate to hang cotton curtains, and for the drapes, fleecy velour is ideal.
Traditional English Window Treatment
Typical English curtains are distinguished by their “massiveness” and density, which are achieved through various overhanging parts and deep folds. In the unfolded position, the curtain is a simple rectangle of fabric up to the windowsill.
On the seamy side, there are rings sewn vertically through which the cord passes. When pulling on the cord, the wavy folds are formed on the front side of the curtain. At the bottom, English curtains are sometimes decorated with small tassels and fringes.
If window dressing is made of dense material, luxurious large puffs are obtained that keep their shape well. When using soft tissues, the waves come out strict and symmetrical.
Sometimes English curtains serve as the drapes, and then they are accomplished with tulle or organza.
How to Choose American Curtains for Your Home in Dubai?
When decorating windows in the American style, first of all, pay attention to the selection of fabric. It should be:
- brocade,
- velvet,
- tapestry,
- taffeta,
- reps, or
- thick silk.
Lightweight materials such as cotton and linen are an alternative to heavyweight fabrics and dark colors. Combining the color and pattern of the curtains with other furnishings in the room is a must for the traditional American style.
- Among monochromatic colors, beige, cream, coffee, and sand are suitable for a light interior.
- Brown, wine, umber, deep green shades are preferable for dark interiors.
The popularity of the American style in the interior is due to the warm atmosphere of family comfort that it creates. And the flexibility of this style allows you to replicate its main features within a house or apartment.
