Elegant panel curtains for any arrangement
Panel curtains (drapery curtains) are a fashionable interior design solution, combining the properties of traditional curtains with the practicality of window blinds. In addition to their undoubted usefulness, they are also characterized by an elegant, decorative style. Arranging curtains in the form of panels allows us to pin up the fabric in many interesting and chic ways.
We can combine both shading fabrics and delicate curtain trims, use various types of pinning, pleats or garters. In living rooms and parlor areas we use panels with more classic forms and patterns, while the children’s room can be enlivened by hanging colorful panels with expressive decorations.
The biggest concern our customers were reporting to us was:
"I would like to order a curtain panel, it's not even expensive, but I can't imagine it on my window.... which one will fit me best?"
It's easy now, with our smartphone app iDESCU!
In the app, on a picture of your window (taken with your phone) you can already see how the different types of panel curtains will look. You will see visualisations of the panels on your own window, select different materials, both transparent curtains and blackout. An example - gallery below.
Curtains - panels for the room - Which one to decide on?
In addition to practical advantages, thanks to panels, you can easily introduce a touch of finesse into the interior. It is enough to decide on unusual formats and finishes of this decoration – plain, triangular or striking lace. Panel curtains can be used to cover the entire window or only as a form of decoration variety. Deciding to cover the entire window with a panel, we generally use semi-transparent curtain fabrics on most of the panel surface.
Panels can also be made in whole or a large part of them from curtain fabric and installed on rails, on the window sides (just like we hang classic curtains). Then they provide a decorative function during the day, and in the evening we can slide them over the window. For this type of use, it is necessary to install a suitable mounting rail under the ceiling.
Panel curtains for the living room - design is important
Panel curtains come in many patterns, colors and formats, which gives the possibility to compose a very diverse and original window arrangement.
In the space of a modern living room, panels with geometric motifs are increasingly common. Floral and floral motifs, as well as smooth materials, without any pattern, are also very popular in the living room. In small living rooms you can consider a material with a pattern of horizontal stripes, more or less regular. They optically enlarge the room and add chic and elegance, especially if you use a glossy fabric. Depending on the style maintained in the living room, you can also opt for slightly richer ornamentation, such as lace trim or embroidery.
However, the most common in living rooms are uniform compositions, maintained in subdued colors. The dominant shades then are whites, grays, ecru or beiges.
Panel curtains for the kitchen - What to pay attention to?
Panel curtains are a very interesting solution also in kitchen arrangements. The abundance of possible patterns and cuts allows them to be easily adapted to the size of usually small kitchen window. A common practice in the kitchen in the past was the use of panel curtains, which followed the theme of a room - patterns with fruit or vegetable motifs. Currently, this type of fabric on panels in the kitchen is no longer fashionable, our kitchens are modern, stylish rooms, requiring more elegant window decorations.
When choosing fabrics for panel curtains in the kitchen, it is important to pay attention to the material’s resistance to dirt and the possibility of mechanical washing. The kitchen is a place of food preparation, “accidents” at work happen, the way to clean the fabric should allow you to easily remedy them…
Another interesting window decoration to consider for the kitchen is a Roman blind. You can read more about it in our article: “Roman blinds for the kitchen, what to consider when choosing. Our advice.”
Curtain panel / drapery panel with crystals, embroidered or with guipure applique - in which interiors will it work best?
Panel curtains are recognized not only for their practicality, but also for their unique decorations and designs. Crystals, embroideries or intricate applications are a unique enhancement for any type of interior. However, they are best suited for glamour interiors and classic arrangements, as a complement to luxurious compositions. Panel curtain with crystals, combined with an elegant design, will be an original decorative element that will give the room a chic and classy look. We can achieve a similar effect by using curtain material decorated with pearls.
However, it is advised not to hang this type of panel curtains in richly decorated interiors, full of ornaments and additional accents. This is because they can disrupt the harmony of your decor, creating an atmosphere of chaos or unnecessary splendor.
How to wash elegant panel curtains?
Panel curtains are characterized by their ease in the cleaning and hanging process. They are lightweight, sewn from a small amount of material, and can easily fit into the washing machine. If you want to wash the panels in a safe way, you should use some basic rules:
Hand washing:
Fold the panel curtains into a cube and pull out the stiffening bars.
Place them in a bowl of lukewarm water and knead gently with a mild detergent.
Replace the dirty water with clean water and repeat the whole process.
Once the panel curtains have been rinsed, leave them to drip off the water, put the stiffening bars back in.
If you want to hang the panels on the window immediately after cleaning, just let the water drip off and you can hang them damp.
Mechanical washing:
Before washing, remove the stiffening bars from the panels.
Fold panel curtains into cubes and wash at 30°C.
It is advisable to use mild detergents and a program without spin option or a “hand wash” program – delicate washing
After taking it out of the washing machine, it is advisable to put the muntins in and hang the panel curtains immediately so that they can dry naturally.
Curtain panels - how to install them?
Fitting a modern window decoration such as a panel curtain is a very simple task. As a rule, we use the same curtain rod or rail for this purpose, which previously served as a mounting element for a curtain or drapes. We can attach the panel to the curtain rod (rail) with standard pulls or hooks. We can also mount it directly onto the curtain tube - for this purpose, a suitable tunnel or tape-tunnel is sewn into the top of the panel.
With our free app
you will be able to match the decoration to your interior, see everything on a photo of your own window.
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It's very easy, you take a photo of your window, the app will overlay curtains, drapes, blinds... on it. And you can immediately see if a particular color matches the rest of the room, or if a particular material pattern blends well with other elements of the interior.
You can easily visualize your creation, but that's not all - you can easily order the created decorations. We will sew them to measure and deliver to you by courier.
The choice is yours - try it out!