Austrian curtains
A combination of two popular types of curtains in one form, namely French and Roman . From curtains of French, Austrian took sweet splendor and the Roman - concise and lifting mechanism in the horizontal plane.
Austrian blinds in the expanded position are of the form a solid and smooth fabric, while lifting the curtains on their bottom edge formed slightly draped assembly or arc lush folds (scallops).
It should be noted that these folds in the curtains appear only when they are lifted and tightening the heavy cords, tassels decorated luxury at the time, like the folds of French curtains have the entire length of the curtains, and in the expanded state.
In addition, if you want to close all window blind and the bottom edge preserved lush, gorgeous scallops, then you should choose the length below the sill.
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The history of the emergence of the Austrian curtains
Austrian blinds appeared in the XVIII century, and while they had the name of pinking. Such curtains different luxury and splendor, thanks to the fact that were made of wool or cotton. These curtains are in vogue at the Austrian court, which is famous for its splendor.
Since then, such as the curtains were first sewn for decorating homes of aristocrats , they did not go out of fashion. Since the end of the XIX century it became fashionable to hang Austrian curtains in the doorway. By the way, even from the XVIII century design curtains data suggests that they are almost never completely made of transparent fabrics.
Most often, they were decorated windows, which most of the time were shuttered. Today Austrian curtains are used in a variety of interiors that require emphasize their exclusivity and glamor.
Control mechanism
Austrian blinds are mounted on the rail ledge. In order to give the necessary form curtains used a special system of cords , missing within the web through the loops or rings.
These cords are also attached to the eaves.Managed by the Austrian curtain chain mechanism, self-locking, with which there is no need to touch the blade arms, you just scroll down and stop the chain curtain at the desired level window.
In addition to its practical function, cords bear also decorative load. Thanks to the cords, finished look is achieved throughout the composition of the Austrian curtains.
Fabric for Austrian curtains
Fabric for Austrian curtains used in almost any, but most in demand lung tissue and translucent textures with pastel shades. It should be noted that most effectively will look Austrian blinds made of fabric with a lustrous finish - polyester, artificial silk, taffeta, organza, batiste, veil.
Generally, the type of curtains depends on the type of fabric used in their manufacture. Thus, if the curtain is made of moiré thick silk or satin, the folds are of deeper and clear, and to isolate the pomp festoon assembly suspended by vertical brushes elegant.
If the Austrian blind made of a rigid calico, when assembled, it forms extensive folds. We recommend the use of lighter and more subtle types of tissue than those applied, for example, for Roman blinds .
Also, you can easily give up the lining, because the Austrian curtains in a modern interior is often not used for its intended purpose - the protection of natural light, but rather as a decorative element to emphasize the interior style and status of the owner of the house.
Austrian curtains of light fabric
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Austrian curtain of dense tissue
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Installation methods Austrian curtains
Established Austrian curtains on the window sash or a doorway, is attached to the aluminum eaves sticky tape.Often Austrian blinds can be seen not only individually, but also combined with lambrequins (bottom curtains) curtains (shades of laterally) and supports (under Austrian blinds).
Curtains can be installed inside the window opening, as the Roman, or outside, as the curtains.
The most suitable room and styles for Austrian curtains
Classic design curtains involves warm pastel colors visually large window openings (ie the curtains are used in large rooms) - it is in these rooms they can reveal their full potential and give comfort and luxurious nobility of the interior. As a rule, these rooms are the living room, dining room and bedroom .
Very profitable such curtains look with beautiful lighting: a plurality of folds allows light to play on them and draw in some very interesting patterns.Soft flowing lines of curtains soothe and create a cozy atmosphere in the room.
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Despite the fact that in many textbooks on design praised the versatility of these curtains and their relevance in the interiors of any style, in our opinion, the most appropriate Austrian curtains will look in traditional interiors or in the interior in the style of Provence , or country , subject to the use of natural fabrics with bright floral patterns, as in the photo below:
Design of window openings Austrian curtains is a prestigious way of decoration, which will emphasize respectability, reliability and excellent taste of the owner.
Elegant and romantic design of these curtains will bring old-fashioned charm of the classics in the interior, to turn an ordinary box into a work of art.
