Curtains are a very practical item, since they can simultaneously perform several functions at once - protect from sunlight, decorate the room, and also visually correct it. In addition, they can literally transform or, conversely, spoil your entire interior. In order to avoid the latter, it is important to pay attention to the nuances so that your preferences will not disappoint you later. In this article, we will tell you about the various intricacies of choosing window curtains.
1. Room size
The size of the room is one of the decisive factors when choosing curtains. Here you need to start from the ratio: the larger the room, the more massive and pretentious the curtains can be. Various "antique" options, generously decorated with lambrequins, tiebacks and cute tassels, will be appropriate only in a large-scale bedroom and living room, otherwise you risk not only significantly reducing the room, but also plunging it into eternal darkness.
For a kitchen or studio apartments of small footage, Roman or roller blinds would be the most successful option, but if this option does not suit your style, limit yourself to transparent tulle.
How to choose the right curtains: 2. Window shape
Your choice of curtains in general depends on the shape of the window, since some of their options may simply not fit the window design. Almost any option is suitable for the square windows of a typical city apartment, so if you own such windows, consider yourself lucky. In this case, it will be possible to really decorate the window as your fantasy tells you, of course, if it does not strongly contradict the first paragraph from our article.
Arched windows will cause much more difficulty, since they will either require window decoration in parts or the use of blinds. You can also use ordinary fabric curtains, but arrange them in such a way that the arch itself remains open. Such a solution will be especially successful if the room needs to add street lighting - an open arch will provide additional light access. For windows with a balcony door, two-piece curtains are used, it is also possible to use Japanese curtains, which are vertical panels: the same option is suitable if you are the happy owner of panoramic glazing.
As for the windows of an asymmetric shape, the fabric version of the curtains, as well as flexible cornices, will be most appropriate here.
3. Material selection
Of course, the best materials for curtains are natural fabrics such as cotton, silk or linen. They are safe for health and very environmentally friendly. However, you must admit that not everyone can afford silk curtains more than two meters long. And in order to iron linen curtains, it can sometimes take a whole day. Cotton on all sides is a great solution, but if you hang cotton curtains in the kitchen, due to the frequency of washing, it can shed quickly. What is the way out, you ask? He, of course, is. When choosing curtains, practicality should always come first, and only then beauty. Therefore, the right decision would be a combination of natural and synthetic material in the composition of the curtains - in this way they will better retain their shape and original appearance. If you love tulle and have long dreamed of a kitchen with snow-white lace curtains, we hasten to warn you: they can flare up overnight, because they are a highly flammable material. If you really can’t do without them, at least fix them properly.
But now you can choose options for roller blinds that have additional impregnation - which means they are immune to various influences and are very convenient to use.
4. Color palette
Choosing the shade of curtains is perhaps the most enjoyable of all processes. You can imagine for hours how your room will look with such colors or such stripes ... We will please you - even here you can "beat" everything from a practical point of view. The fact that with the help of various patterns on the curtains you can visually adjust the space, we have already said above, so we will only clarify that large details can reduce the room, and small ones can increase it.
Vertical stripes will also play into your hands, stretching the room in height. As for the color itself, here you should start from your personal preferences, as well as how color generally affects the human psyche. For example, shades of yellow will cheer you up and additionally fill the room with light, green will calm you and help you concentrate, and red will help you wake up as soon as possible.
However, before buying curtains, be sure to see how they fit with the overall design and color scheme of your interior, so that later they are not a bright, but completely alien stain.
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When you want changes in the house, the easiest way is to replace textiles and curtains, and even without a large-scale renovation, the room will completely change. To understand how to choose curtains for the living room according to the color of the wallpaper and furniture, you need some knowledge about the combinations of colors and textures, as well as the existing varieties of curtains.
Types of curtains
The most common types of curtains for the living room are:
- classic;
- roll;
- Japanese;
- Roman;
- Austrian;
- blinds.
Often thick curtains are combined with light tulle. You can read about the intricacies of choosing tulle for curtains in the article "".
Classic
Classical curtains are pieces of dense soft fabric falling from the ceiling to the floor. They are great for the living room and can create different effects, depending on the chosen color of the canvas.
Classic curtains have separate subspecies, depending on the type of their fastening:
- On hinges. The upper edge of the curtain has fixed eyelets made of fabric, wood or metal, through which the cornice is threaded.
- On cords. Cuts of cord, satin, ribbon act as loops for fixing the curtains on the eaves.
- Backstage. The upper part of the curtain has a hemmed edge through which the cornice is pulled, making the fastening completely invisible.
- With lambrequin. Pelmet - a separate piece of fabric, often with flounces or decorative elements, which is fixed over the curtains at the top of the window, hiding all fasteners.
- On eyelets. One of the most fashionable options in a modern interior, when there are holes in the upper part of the curtain, often with a metal or plastic finish, through which the cornice is threaded.
The type of fastening is selected either for the cornice or for the general style of the interior. It is also worth considering that the curtains should be easy to remove and hang back after regular cleaning or washing.
Worth knowing! For curtains with an ornament, the width of the canvas should be up to 1.5 times the length of the cornice so that the pattern is clearly visible. Plain curtains can be 3 times wider than the base, and then they will be gathered in spectacular folds.
Rolled
Roller blinds are one of the trendiest window treatments. Technically, they are a daily web of fabric, mounted on a shaft, with a load at the end. The main advantage of roller blinds is the fact that they can either completely close the window opening, or rise to any height and be fixed in the right direction to regulate the amount of natural light in the room.
The main types of roller blinds, depending on the material from which they are made, are:
- blackout (the fabric is dense and provides reliable protection against the penetration of sunlight into the room);
- day-night (two-layer curtains, which, depending on the position, can either completely darken the window or partially let light through the transparent sections of the fabric);
- single-layer, translucent (protect the room from prying eyes, but let in a sufficient amount of daylight).
Roller blinds are attached directly to the window. For ease of use, they are equipped with:
- special lifting / lowering mechanisms;
- guide elements;
- latches at the bottom of the window.
The great advantage of this type of curtains is the fact that they do not require washing, as the fabric has a protective coating.
Japanese
Japanese curtains help to complete the decoration of the room in a minimalist or oriental style. They are long sheets of loose, translucent material. Such curtains are fixed in the upper part of the window on the guide, and a weighting load is installed in the lower part.
On a wide window, curtains of this type are placed in several canvases, which can be moved one behind the other, or moved apart across the entire width of the window opening. By moving them, you can completely close the window opening, or partially open it for daylight.
The choice of ready-made Japanese curtains is simply huge. They can be made from plain fabrics, as well as from materials with patterns and ornaments. The width of one strip can be up to 4 meters, which allows you to decorate any size window with such a curtain.
Roman
Roman blinds are a special category in the range of window textiles. They are fabric canvases with a special fastening to the window and horizontal rods inside. The accessories provide raising and lowering of a curtain. When closed, the fabric is smoothed out, and when lifted and fixed at the desired height, it gathers into uniform soft folds.
In the process of folding, the curtain can be assembled both in even horizontal stripes and in tails (when an excess of fabric is provided during cutting).
The choice of folding type directly depends on the interior design:
- the horizontal fold is suitable for a minimalist, modern, and high-tech style;
- tail folds are appropriate in romantic interiors, living rooms of rustic, marine styles, Provence style.
French curtains are fabrics with frequent horizontal folds with tails. In addition, such curtains have a vertical line, into which a rope is sewn to lift the canvas.
When lifting such a curtain, the fabric is collected in spectacular assemblies. There are also stationary French curtains, the rise of which is not provided. In this case, a translucent matter is chosen for them.
In classic and baroque style living rooms, such curtains are most appropriate. The disadvantage of French curtains is their high cost, as they are not only difficult to sew, but also require a large amount of fabric.
Advice! Given the texture of French curtains, you should not use them in small living rooms, as they can visually reduce the space.
Austrian
Austrian curtains are in many ways similar to French ones, as they also form folds, but at the same time they have an assembly mechanism similar to Roman curtains.
In the loose state, the Austrian curtain is a straight canvas with a small fold at the end. Lifting it to the desired height is carried out with the help of a lace, while folds form on the canvas.
Advice! When sewing an Austrian curtain, the length of the canvas should be a couple of centimeters below the window sill line so that there is room for a fold.
For Austrian curtains in the interior of the living room, it is worth choosing light translucent fabrics that will not make the room heavier.
Blinds
Many consider blinds to be an outdated window design option. However, with their modern diversity, in the living room, blinds are often more appropriate than curtains.
Blinds are:
- Depending on the design:
- horizontal;
- vertical.
- Depending on the material of manufacture:
- wooden;
- metal;
- plastic;
- fabric.
- Depending on the design:
- plain;
- colored;
- with pattern;
- with photograph.
Worth knowing! Blinds can be used in window decoration both independently and in combination with curtains. At the same time, curtains are combined exclusively with horizontal blinds.
Vertical blinds look more impressive in the interior of the living room, but at the same time they are quite capricious in care and cleaning, and with high humidity they can even lose their rigidity and shape.
Color selection
Quite often, curtains are combined with the main interior not so much in color, but in style, general style or ornament.
However, if window textiles are selected independently, without the participation of a professional designer, certain recommendations can be followed.
Wallpaper combination
The easiest way to choose curtains for your living room is to pair them with wallpaper. At the same time, do not hang curtains on the windows that completely match the color of the walls in the room.
To choose the right curtains for the living room under the wallpaper, you should follow one of the following strategies:
- Tone to tone. The color of the curtains is similar to the color of the wallpaper, but a couple of shades darker or lighter, depending on the amount of natural light in the room.
- Color game. With bright wallpapers or patterns on the walls, neutral-colored curtains are selected, and vice versa.
- Contrast. If several types of contrasting wallpapers are used in the room, the curtains are matched to one of them according to the pattern or color.
- Light pastel colors. A win-win option, regardless of the color of the wall decoration, as it goes with everything.
- Pattern and monotone. If the walls have a smooth finish, then the curtains can be chosen with a pattern, respectively, for walls with noticeable prints, plain, neutral curtains are more suitable, which will not overload the room.
Advice! Regardless of the number of windows and natural light in the living room, white with a slight bluish tint, translucent curtains will look spectacular and give the room freshness.
Matching with furniture
Quite often, especially when you want to save money, curtains are selected not by the color of the walls, but by the upholstery of the furniture. The furniture in the rooms is changed much less frequently than the color of the walls, and with such a selection, window textiles will not need to be changed after repair.
The main rule that should be followed when choosing is a harmonious combination of furniture fabrics with curtains in color and texture.
When choosing window textiles for furniture, you can also play with warm and cold shades of the same color, and use cushions as an additional accent.
Space Correction
The right choice of window textiles can completely change the visual perception of a room, both positively and negatively.
If you need to adjust the living room space with curtains, you should consider the following rules:
- Light shades of a cold scale visually expand the room, while saturated and dark ones, on the contrary, make the room narrower. For a small living room that needs to be enlarged, at least visually, it makes sense to select curtains in green or blue tones.
- In the living room, the penetration of natural light into which is limited, it is not advisable to use thick and dark curtains. It is better to opt for translucent fabrics and light shades.
- Drawings and patterns on curtains, especially large ones, visually narrow the space. It is better not to use patterned textiles on the windows of a small living room, opting for plain fabrics.
- If there are not so many square meters in the living room, you should choose simple curtains, without draperies and additional details, for example, classic straight lines or plain rolled ones. The decor takes away natural light from the room and visually reduces the room.
- With the help of curtains, you can visually adjust not only the volume of space, but also the height of the room. For rooms with low ceilings, you can choose curtains with vertical stripes. A narrow room with a normal ceiling height can be expanded with a horizontal strip on the curtains.
- A dark living room can be made lighter and more spacious by decorating the windows with curtains in warm shades: peach, milky, yellow, pink. For hot rooms on the south side of the house, it is better to choose cold colors of curtains: green, blue, blue.
- If the room is narrow and the window is small, it makes sense to use a curtain only on one side of the opening, and cover the entire window with translucent light tulle.
- Lambrequin in a small room can be straight on a crease or screed or arched. Combine this element with both tulle and curtains. At the same time, the lambrequin and tulle should be of light shades, and be used only when the ceiling height in the room is large enough.
- In a living room with a high ceiling and large windows, it is advisable to use long curtains with ruffles; French curtains will also look good.
- You can adjust the proportions of a room that is too wide by hanging long thick curtains of a dark shade on both sides of the window.
Color combination rules
Colors in window textiles are combined according to certain rules that professional designers always follow. It is acceptable to combine both related and contrasting colors, but the final choice depends on the overall color scheme of the room.
When choosing a color, you can either play with shades of the same color range, or choose completely opposite colors. To determine the shades that are compatible with each other, you can use the color wheel, which designers love so much.
Shades that are in adjacent sectors of such a circle, as well as directly opposite shades, always look good with each other.
Advice! If the room uses a variety of finishes and furniture, then it makes sense to decorate the window in shades adjacent to the largest piece of furniture in the room.
Colors are selected according to the following rules:
- In monochrome rooms, curtains are chosen in the main color scheme, however, the shade of textiles is taken a little lighter or darker.
- For a living room with bright walls - calm curtains, with a neutral finish - curtains of a rich shade, it is possible with a pattern or decorative trim (tiebacks, lambrequins, rings).
- Neutral shades of curtains will look good regardless of the decoration of the room. If it is difficult to decide on the color of textiles, pay attention to sand, beige, terracotta or gray.
- It is possible to match the color of the curtains with accessories in the living room, such as sofa cushions, by sewing curtains and pillowcases from the same fabric.
Winning color combinations:
- The interior in beige and brown tones requires neutral curtains. Suitable sand, cream, milky and light brown shades. Advantageously in such a room curtains of wenge and chocolate color will look. You can make a window in a beige or brown room contrast with yellow, green, peach or turquoise curtains.
- For a turquoise room, light tulles, or darker sea-green curtains, are suitable. An inconspicuous pattern looks spectacular on such curtains, which will make the room less strict.
- Black and white curtains will look great in a living room with neutral wallpaper, especially when paired with black drapes and a black leather sofa.
- The pink walls of the room can be combined with white tulle and gray curtains.
- To a bright sofa of purple or lilac color, you can pick up curtains of soothing shades: ocher, peach, milky.
- Beige, gold and white curtains can be combined with a red sofa.
Style
The style of the living room and furniture in it plays a significant role in the selection of textiles. The wrong choice of design, color or pattern on the curtains can nullify all efforts to design the room in the same style.
For each interior style, there are certain rules in the selection of window textiles.
- Classic. In a classic interior, straight curtains and tulle are appropriate, but they can make the room too strict. You can soften the design of the room with the help of lambrequins, tiebacks, ruffles, draperies and the right pattern on the curtains, which combines furniture, windows and walls into a single composition.
- Modern. For this style, especially if there is a large window in the room, French cascading curtains with sophisticated weightless drapery are ideal. This window decoration will make the interior of the room luxurious and rich. You can combine textiles with the main colors in the room both in the same range and in contrast.
- Scandinavian style. This style is now at the peak of popularity and is characterized by simplicity, reliability, and naturalness of the materials used. Since the Scandinavian style is characterized by an abundance of natural light and space, the curtains should be chosen translucent, in light shades. You can combine textiles with furniture, which in this style is made from light woods: birch, pine, beech.
- Minimalism. The very name of the style suggests that the abundance of details in it is not welcome. The ideal window decoration for the living room in this style will be roller blinds or Roman blinds, blinds.
- High tech. For a modern and technological style, curtains should be simple and smooth. The shade of textiles can be in the same range as the room, or contrasting. But the advantage should be given to cold colors. The cut of high-tech curtains is straight, classic, without details and frills.
- Provence and old England style. Such interior styles are characterized by light colors and floral motifs. It is worth choosing curtains with flowers, in pastel shades, and regardless of the pattern on the walls. Ruffles, frills, lambrequins and other decorations will be very appropriate.
Important! When sewing curtains with drapery, you should use only plain fabrics. Patterned fabric is suitable for Roman and roller blinds.
Texture and decor
The texture of the fabric when choosing curtains plays no less role than color. It is also important to combine it with walls or pieces of furniture so that the overall design of the room looks complete and harmonious.
There are certain rules for choosing the texture of curtain fabric:
- For dense and thick wallpapers (vinyl, wallpaper for painting), curtains and curtains made of dense, and even coarse fabrics are suitable: jacquard, linen, cotton, velvet. Such curtains will not only be in harmony with the wallpaper, but will also add chic and variety to the interior of the living room.
- Light and thin wallpapers, especially paper ones, will look harmoniously with thin fabrics on the windows - organza, cambric, delicate tulle, without a pronounced texture.
- If thick wallpapers load the room too much, you can dilute them with lighter fabric window decoration, but in this case it is worth using additional decor on the curtains. You can make light curtains heavier with tassels, fringe, rhinestones, large rings, massive additional accessories.
- In the case when the wallpaper in the living room has a pronounced texture, it makes sense to repeat this pattern on the curtains. It is not at all necessary to choose curtains with a pattern for this, the pattern can be made in the form of embroidery or ties.
- The texture of upholstered furniture is also taken into account when choosing curtains, and it should be in harmony with the texture of the curtain fabric.
Many curtains themselves are textured and bright, so they do not require additional decor. These are French, Roman, Austrian, pleated curtains. Classic curtains can be played with a variety of details, making them more interesting and functional.
Worth knowing! A universal accessory for curtains is a tieback, which is not only a useful addition, but also helps to fit the curtain into any style of interior.
Fashion trends
Interior fashion is as changeable as clothing fashion. At the same time, living in a room that has long outlived its era becomes uncomfortable, and you want to keep up with the times.
Today, fabrics that are quite simple in texture are at the peak of popularity, but at the same time, layering and decorative accents are welcomed in the design of windows. The fashion for layering began with clothing and reached interior design.
Unusual accessories and additions for curtains are extremely popular, including:
- eyelets;
- rings;
- pickups;
- holders;
- tassels and fringes;
- tapes;
- lambrequins;
- borders.
Worth knowing! The most popular on fabrics for curtains are drawings in the style of painting, geometric patterns, zigzags, irregular geometry shapes.
However, in addition to decorating the room, the main function of curtains is still protection from outside light and prying eyes. First of all, it is worth paying attention to whether the living room is planned exclusively for receiving guests and spending family time, or it also serves for night sleep, and requires tight protection from the sun and the light of lanterns.
When choosing the design of curtains and the material for their tailoring, in addition to the color of the wallpaper and furniture, the shape of the window also matters.
Depending on the design of the window opening, the type of curtains is determined:
- For a rectangular window, elongated upwards, any curtains that are combined with the decoration of the room are suitable.
- For an elongated window, it is advisable to use asymmetric curtains, Japanese curtains, curtains with a lambrequin. This design will not only even out the proportions of the room, but also help to visually raise the window opening.
- Arched windows require the installation of a cornice under the ceiling, otherwise they lose their beauty and originality.
- Large panoramic windows to the floor can be decorated with Roman, French and Austrian types of curtains. A simple transparent tulle would also be an excellent option, especially if the window is stained-glass.
To date, fabric manufacturers themselves are ready to help significantly facilitate the choice of curtains and other textiles for a room. Often fabrics are produced in whole collections from materials that are in harmony with each other. In such a collection, you can easily pick up tulle, fabric for curtains, and upholstery for furniture.
Significant savings when decorating a window with textiles help to buy fabric on your own and sew curtains and tulle in an atelier, or with your own hands. How to sew tulle correctly can be read in the article "".
To achieve cardinal transformations of the premises, it is not necessary to carry out complex repairs. It is enough just to replace the main elements to make the space look different. If you install new wall coverings and choose the right combination with curtains on the windows, the interior will sparkle with new colors.
There are many options for curtains and wallpaper on the market. When choosing, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the quality of the material and the price, but also to the combination of tones used in the decoration. Often, ordinary people focus on furniture and household items, forgetting about the main thing. Curtains and wallpapers that resonate in color will bring discomfort and spoil the overall look of the home. Check out our tips before you go shopping.
The game of color is the simplest and most advantageous technique for decorating a room. Thanks to her, she manages to transform a familiar room beyond recognition. Over time, the tones of wall coverings and fabrics fade when exposed to ultraviolet light. Therefore, experts advise changing curtains and wallpaper at least once every 5 years. This rule works from a practical point of view and because trends in interior design change quite often.
Most people prefer to do their own repairs. Due to lack of knowledge and taste, many incorrectly combine colors. New finishes, done arbitrarily, quickly get bored, on an intuitive level, a conflict of materials is felt. If you liked the curtains and wallpaper, this does not mean that they will look harmonious in reality. It is necessary to try on curtains for wallpaper, avoiding obvious mistakes.
Many are afraid of unexpected changes and prefer restraint in decorating a room, others make the opposite mistake. Without knowing the elementary rules, the owner of the premises usually proceeds as follows.
- Relies on muted beige, gray and ash pink undertones in the hope that they look safer. It is difficult to miscalculate with neutral shades, but as a result, a room decorated in this palette looks standard and boring.
- Strives for bright energetic colors. Diluting neutrality with pigmented colors, the average person does not place accents, but makes the room too colorful. A bright room is psychologically tiring and causes discomfort.
There is a fine line between courage and restraint. To combine things correctly, it is not necessary to have an education or have a delicate taste. Initially, determine the degree of natural light in the room. Remember that wallpaper will look different in a dark corner and in an open area. The degree of penetration of light into the premises depends on the texture of the fabric. Follow these guidelines.
- For the northern half of the house, it is important to use light light shades (beige, white, pink, lilac, champagne, blue, etc.);
- The south side allows you to experiment with bright colors (orange, purple, red, burgundy, blue, etc.);
- Oriental rooms can be decorated with cold shades (gray, white, black, silver, etc.);
- On the west side, natural warm colors predominate. It is better to emphasize them with neutral beige, milky, white.
Remember that shade is far from the last factor. It is important to pay attention to the texture of materials and decorative elements that echo in creating a harmonious composition.
What else to consider when choosing and combining?
Look at the color temperature of the surrounding parts. It is customary to separate cold and warm colors that form the right tandem.
You can choose curtains and wallpapers:
- in a single palette (for example, dark blue, blue and cyan);
- overlapping, complementary colors (for example, lilac, purple, pink);
- contrasting (for example, black and white, burgundy and beige).
When shopping, consider your own preferences. If you don't like pastel pink, don't buy it because of the fashion for this color. Ideal things that calm, do not affect the psyche. Neutral hues promote psychological relaxation, green inspire, blue calms, and peach awakens appetite.
It is necessary to take into account the location and purpose of the room in order to determine the most advantageous option. There is no consensus on the ideal design. Designers believe that the best option is to have 70% base tones, 20% contrasting and 10% accessories that dilute the environment.
Modern apartment design with matching curtains and wallpaper
The interior of the apartment with a combination of curtains and wallpaper in design
An unusual combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Principles for selecting curtains
In a classic application, curtains act as protection against penetrating direct sunlight. Depending on the intensity, choose a more or less dense fabric. The decorative function of curtains is difficult to overestimate. They give the image completeness and elegance. Textile details should be selected according to the following principles.
The texture of the products must correspond to the purpose of the room. For example, the kitchen needs minimalistic functional curtains, and heavy ones with decorative trim are suitable for the bedroom.
Room design with color combination of curtains and wallpaper
The combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
How to choose wallpaper color?
It is advisable to plan the purchase of decorative elements before starting repairs. When choosing, pay attention to the smoothness of the transition between the tones of the curtains and the wall. Images and ornament should not differ. It is not necessary to choose an identical pattern, the main thing is to find overlapping moments in the texture of paper and fabric. Bright walls are complemented by neutral curtains, and colorful curtains look better against an unobtrusive background. Material combinations should be prioritized before purchase.
Wallpaper style and curtains
Accessories on the windows emphasize the overall design of the room, so they should look like part of the ensemble. Adherents of the classics will suit heavy curtains with golden frills. It is appropriate to use lambrequins and lace. For high-tech, the use of a contrasting or plain curtain is relevant. Minimalism does not tolerate frilly patterns, and modern will stand out against the background of curtains with geometric patterns.
The floral print perfectly emphasizes the English style or Provence decor. In the bedroom, the motifs of the curtains can overlap with the pattern on the bed linen. Try to avoid frills and emphasize comfort as much as possible, and each room will become a favorite place to spend time.
Modern apartment design with matching curtains and wallpaper
The interior of the apartment with a combination of curtains and wallpaper in design
An unusual combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Forms of modern curtains
Experiments with style have led designers to different types of window decorations. In addition to traditional thick curtains and tulle, it is customary to use blinds (vertical and horizontal) in housing of the 21st century. It is better to install them in the kitchen or in the office. Such a design element has a rich palette of shades and will serve as a practical accessory.
A variety of blinds are roller blinds, roller blinds or Roman blinds. They are made of dense synthetics or textiles. In the assortment of stores you can see plain and textured material. Roller shutters in oriental style are made from bamboo or natural wood. You need to purchase window accessories according to individual measurements. It is appropriate to combine different types of curtains with blinds, providing additional protection from the sun.
Room design with color combination of curtains and wallpaper
The combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
How to choose curtain material?
When wondering which curtains will suit the room, pay attention to the type of furniture and wall coverings. A textile sofa looks great with curtains made of the same dense textile. In order not to make the window heavier with curtains, you can dilute the picture with a weightless white tulle without patterns. It is appropriate to emphasize Japanese motifs in the interior with bamboo shutters.
Many, striving for minimalism, cover the entire window opening with blinds and do not hide batteries or radiators. When choosing a fabric, focus on quality. You can identify good material by touch. Expensive fabric fits well and flows, adding a special gloss to the bedroom. Depending on the type of curtain, different installation models are used.
Modern apartment design with matching curtains and wallpaper
The interior of the apartment with a combination of curtains and wallpaper in design
An unusual combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Methods for attaching curtains to the eaves
In Greek and Roman interiors, curtains are hung on wrought iron patterned cornices, emphasizing the high cost and chic. Modern cornices are mainly hidden in the stretch ceiling. To make the fabric look neat, it is pulled over a string. Blinds and other alternative décor options come with a stand-alone mount that is not eye-catching.
If the room is decorated in beige
A typical mistake is to buy curtains to match the pastel wallpaper. Such a neutral palette will completely simplify the interior. Use beige coatings as a background and place contrasting bright curtains on it. In this case, drawings, ornaments and accessories will be appropriate. It is recommended to choose curtains according to color temperature. Light beige looks good with dense white, burgundy, brown, gray tones. It can be combined with red and orange, as well as all shades of wheat yellow.
Room design with color combination of curtains and wallpaper
The combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Features of the choice of curtains for brown wallpaper
The brown color is very whimsical. It can be warm and cold. This must be taken into account when choosing shades. Wallpaper with a copper undertone will be combined with carrot, red and white. Cool brown is more like "coffee". It is successfully combined with golden and wheat color.
If the room is decorated in yellow tones
Warm yellow looks great in combination with light blue and blue. Warm undertones of yellow look perfect in combination with golden burgundy, lilac, coffee, terracotta. Basic white will give nobility and purity, and cream will complement the palette in an unobtrusive way.
Modern apartment design with matching curtains and wallpaper
The interior of the apartment with a combination of curtains and wallpaper in design
An unusual combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Selection according to the purpose of the premises
Saturated intense colors are undesirable to use in the decoration of a bedroom or a rest room. Dynamics is appropriate for a living room, a children's room or an office. Yellows, browns, oranges and contrasting tones look good in the open spaces of the kitchen and dining area. Dark and light beige is used in the bedroom and hallway. Green shade inspires and calms the nervous system.
Give priority to the combination of pistachio, light green, light green and marsh colors to get an original interior. By analogy, a palette is selected for other zones. Not knowing what to choose, give preference to two or three shades of the same color. They will look expensive and correct.
Room design with color combination of curtains and wallpaper
The combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Little tricks for color matching
To understand which curtains are suitable for a particular room, you need to take into account personal preferences and start from the initial data - furniture, floor, location of the room. Use the palette to select combinations. From it, determine which colors prevail in space, and choose a contrasting shade or tone from a uniform range. Do not be afraid to experiment and do not strive for "beige". Don't underestimate the value of accessories. They bring zest and create parallels between incongruous things.
Adjusting the dimensions of the room
You can choose curtains in accordance with the proportions of the room. A hidden cornice with flowing tulle to the floor will visually stretch the room and raise the ceiling. By installing a cornice along the entire length of the wall, and not just on the window opening, you will expand the space. Pastel shades will add light to the house, and dark ones will “mute” the flow of sunlight, adding coziness. You can expand the zone by means of large patterns on the wallpaper. Following the principles of minimalism, you will save the room from unnecessary items and make it spacious.
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Curtains are a familiar element of the interior, which hides you from prying eyes and serves as protection from the natural alarm clock - the sun. Since almost all curtains have these two parameters, people are more concerned about how they look. Curtains can be perfectly combined with furniture to hide the flaws of the repair and create comfort in the apartment. We will write about how to choose high-quality and durable curtains in this article.
How to choose curtains by type
To correctly choose curtains for an apartment or house, you need to know in what style your renovation is done. (if this one is stylishly present at all), and curtains should be selected specifically for it. If you made repairs in the “how to do it” style, then this section will also be useful to you, since many types of curtains are quite versatile.
Classic
Everyone is familiar with curtains that move aside and can consist of one or two parts. With the right choice of color and material, this type of curtain can fit almost any interior.
Rolled
This type of curtain appeared relatively recently and is a large canvas of fabric that rolls up when opened. Such curtains quickly became popular because they were great for offices and offices.
Good to know. If you need to create a strict atmosphere, these curtains will be a very good choice. They are not too conservative and at the same time quite strict.
Probably every person at least once in his life saw a similar design. In most cases, blinds are not designed to create comfort, but only serve as protection from the sun. An extremely practical item that is well suited for large office spaces. 
I bought blinds for my small office, very comfortable and not annoying. The main thing is to choose the good ones, otherwise the bad ones often get stuck and you have to either repair them or throw them away.
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Such curtains are used in a minimalist interior and in the style of "Hi-Tech", they are made of thick paper and, as a rule, have little practicality. 
This type of curtains is suitable for a classic interior and will be perfectly combined with baroque furniture. Such curtains look best in large rooms where there is a lot of free space. 
A very popular type of curtains in Russia, they are distinguished by their special elegance, for which they are loved by many people. In the raised state, the Roman blind forms beautiful folds that distinguish it from other models. 
How to choose curtains by color
Color can greatly affect not only the interior, but also your mood. Often, choosing a color that goes well with furniture or wallpaper and at the same time does not irritate is quite difficult, since the curtains occupy a rather large area of \u200b\u200bthe wall and very much concentrate attention on themselves. 
So that you can choose the right color in advance, we have made a selection of the most popular non-irritating shades.
Such curtains will look good in contrast with darker colors, for example, if the window sill is dark woody, then they will compensate for it. 
The main thing when choosing white curtains is not to overdo it, if there is not enough contrast, then the room will turn into a hospital ward and it will be very uncomfortable in it.
A very cheerful color that goes well with other bright shades, green, blue and white. Yellow curtains will help visually expand the space, so it is recommended to use it in small rooms. 
Good to know. Green is one of the most popular colors for furniture and interiors in general, choosing yellow curtains for it can add variety.
Of course, not everyone will like the poisonous red color. (although there are some) therefore, manufacturers in most cases produce pastel red curtains - it strains the eyes much less, and in some cases can even relax. 
Many people think that any shade of green is soothing - this is a big delusion and, for example, bright green will, on the contrary, slightly invigorate. 
Keep in mind. When choosing green curtains for the bedroom, be sure to remember that you need pastel and muted colors that will not annoy you.
A very unusual solution. Choosing such curtains is not recommended without consulting a professional designer, as they are combined with a very small range of colors. 
This color will look good in a bright children's room or a minimalist living room.
The blue color of the curtains is great for the bedroom and or kitchen. In the bedroom, the blue color will soothe much better than green and fall asleep with such curtains much easier. 
If your bedroom is already dark enough, then you should look towards lighter shades, as there is a chance of making the room too gloomy, which will be quite depressing.
How to choose curtains by material
Curtain manufacturers are not afraid to experiment and try a variety of materials that can simplify production and reduce the price accordingly. At the moment, the materials are usually divided into two large groups, which are described below.
natural materials
artificial materials
Lightproof fabric
She appeared quite recently and received the fashionable name "blackout". This fabric is usually made up of three very rigid layers that are guaranteed not to allow light to pass through. 
Recently, single-layer and double-layer blackouts have begun to appear, which can let in a small amount of light, but at the same time block out all the ultraviolet rays that can be harmful to health.
Size and proportionality
- Curtain print. If you have low ceilings, then you should choose curtains with a vertical pattern - this will create the illusion of high ceilings.
- You don't have to close the gaps. If your window is not the full width of the room, which it most likely is, don't buy curtains that will cover them. Lamps or flowers will look much better at this place.
- Don't use dark colors. If you have a small apartment, then you should avoid using dark shades, such curtains will visually squeeze the room and will not betray any comfort. Light colors will look much better, which will visually expand the space.
In order not to miscalculate with the correct size of curtains, you need to familiarize yourself with the visual infographics below.
Choosing curtains by room type
Often people have questions about choosing curtains for a particular room, and this is understandable, because each room needs its own characteristics that will complement it as much as possible and betray not only a beautiful look, but also a little practicality.
For kitchen
The kitchen is a very dangerous place for curtains, there are often fires, a lot of sharp objects and usually kitchens are quite small. For this room, you should choose screen curtains in bright colors, for example, bright yellow, burgundy or orange color will increase appetite and visually expand the kitchen space. 
For the bedroom
As already mentioned above, pastel colors are very suitable for the bedroom, and it is also worth choosing more lush curtain models - according to experts, this will help you feel more secure and, accordingly, will have a good effect on sleep. 
For the living room
Almost any type of curtains that will fit into the overall interior of the room is suitable for the living room. Since this is usually a large room, dark shades can be used, but if you want to make the room even more voluminous, you can use beige or peach. 
For children
The choice of curtains for the children's room must be approached with special responsibility. Do not choose very bright or vice versa too dark colors. Light blue or muted sand color is perfect - these colors are recommended by child psychologists as the most neutral. 
And to know how to properly equip a nursery so that your child is safe, you can see the infographic below. 
How to choose a curtain rod
The choice of cornice for curtains is a very important part, since it can have a rather strong impact on the overall style. Also, many curtain rods have useful practical features that can make our life easier.
According to the method of fastening
According to the method of fastening, cornices are divided into two main types: 
By material
- Metal. The most versatile material that can be combined with any type of curtains. Its main advantage is strength, which allows you to withstand any type of fabric in any quantity. In addition, it is the most common material for cornices.
- Wood. A very popular material for cornices, which is used for classic interiors. You will have to pay well for it, so it is not suitable for everyone.
- Plastic. This is a very cheap material that is suitable for light curtains. It is less practical than metal, but still in great demand.
Keep in mind. If you buy plastic curtain rods for a large room, you need to check with the seller in advance whether it can withstand the required weight. Often, people have to overpay twice, because the cornice breaks quickly.
- Combined. Most often, plastic and metal are combined in order to reduce the cost of the entire structure as a whole.
By appearance
Electric cornice
This cornice can be convenient for apartments with very high ceilings, in this case it will either not work at all or it will be very difficult to push the curtains apart with your hands, so the use of an electric drive is simply a necessity, not a luxury item. 
There are people who buy similar cornices for ordinary apartments, it is not entirely clear why they are doing this, but there is an assumption that these are just victims of advertising, so be careful and be sure to think about why you need this or that functionality.
Accessories for curtains and cornices
Often, people don't want to stop at choosing a color or pattern for curtains, they want to decorate and complement them with as many accessories as possible, the most popular of which will be discussed below.
Practical accessories
Decorative accessories
- Combination with the general style. Additional elements should not stand out much, or rather, they should not stand out at all. Their main task is to complement the overall style, but nothing more.
- You shouldn't overdo it. If you only use accessories on curtains, then you should limit their number, as the curtains should not contrast too much with the interior.
- Do not complement the strict interior. Even if you have an office, then additional accessories will be unnecessary. Only professional designers can use them correctly and do everything so that they are not conspicuous.
For more information on how to choose curtains, see the infographic below.
Video about choosing curtains
In this video, you can hear expert advice on choosing the right curtains in the store, as well as learn useful and non-obvious little things that can help you.
Conclusion
When choosing curtains, you should definitely pay attention to their length, color and material from which they are made, you also need to think in advance if you would like to decorate the curtains with additional accessories, if so, then you should select them in advance. With the right combination of all these parameters, you will feel as comfortable and cozy as possible while in the room.
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Before choosing curtains, be sure to read the article. She will help you make the right choice.
When a person enters the room, the first glance he throws at the nearest window. It attracts with its design and the landscape behind it. The design of the window system is able to emphasize the style of the room, giving completeness. Curtains help. They are used to protect from sunlight or prying eyes. Curtains - an element of the interior, complementing the ensemble of furniture and decoration.
Properly selected curtains change the mood in the room, emphasize the character of the tenants of the apartment, change the shape of the window and increase the height of the ceiling. Choosing curtains is a creative activity. There are special rules that will help you avoid mistakes when choosing a style, pattern and shade.
It is hard to argue that windows are part of the apartment. Curtains are a kind of window dressing. Windows complement the decor and are considered the highlight of the room. They emphasize the advantages of the interior or hide the flaws.
Each apartment has a unique style. In order for the curtains to fit into the picture, modifications to the room are required. You can organize them through additions, including: eyelets, clips, cords and lambrequins. A variety of offers awaits a person in a store.
- If the ceiling is low, discard the lambrequins. Buy solid colors. When the room has large windows and a high ceiling, the recommendations say to give preference to long options with assemblies.
- Light curtains are ideal for a small room. To achieve the effect of thick curtains, make a multi-layer composition of transparent fabric.
- The cornice from one wall to the second visually expands the room, and vertical stripes visually raise the ceiling. Curtains with horizontal stripes make a narrow and high room cozy and low.
- Violet, gray and blue tones make the interior cool. Terracotta, red and yellow - warm up.
- If you do not want the new curtains to be lost in the interior, choose a color darker or lighter than the shade of the walls. It is good when the color matches the color of the furniture upholstery.
I'm experimenting with the interior of the apartment. If it's summer outside, I hang curtains made of thin cotton fabric on the windows. As soon as winter comes, I replace them with dense versions of a warm shade. As a result, I get a New Year's interior.
Try this experiment at home. Let me tell you right away that you will be satisfied with the result. This will bring a touch of freshness to the interior.
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Choice of curtains by color
Color is as important as style. If you choose the right color scheme, you can visually expand the room, make it light or darken. Curtains - a decorative element that allows you to change the interior of the room at minimal cost.
To avoid mistakes, remember, bright colors add light, and cool shades solve the problem of excess.
There are no strict rules for choosing colors. It is not necessary that they are combined with furniture upholstery or a shade of wallpaper. The main thing is that they fit into the picture in style, texture, ornament and style.
- Saving. Curtains to match the furniture upholstery will help save money. Focusing on the color of the wallpaper is not worth it. You have to re-paste wallpaper that has lost its appearance more often than buying new furniture.
- Perfect option . If there are a lot of fresh flowers in the room, people do not know what to focus on when choosing. I recommend focusing on the furniture in the room.
- Neutrality . If you don’t involve a stylist to create an interior, and you can’t boast of your personal design abilities, opt for neutral colors. This will allow you to easily change the mood and style of the room without affecting the curtains.
- color bundle . Having chosen a neutral color, connect them with an interior element by decorating with a lambrequin or colored drapery. Use color border.
- Window orientation . If you want the window to become an eye-catching element of the room, give preference to bright checkered or striped models.
- Variety of colors . If there are many colors in the interior, make sure that the eyes rest. Not bright curtains to match the color of the walls will help.
- monochrome. If you like a monochrome interior, it is not necessary to stop at curtains that match in color with other textiles, furniture upholstery or wall color. Stop the choice on products of a similar shade. So the window system will stand out and not merge with the overall picture.
The color scheme affects the impression of the room. With the right curtains, you can reduce a large living room or enlarge a small kitchenette. Do not rush to make the final choice, think over everything first.
Choosing curtains for the hall
In the old days, curtains in rooms had practical properties - with their help, people protected themselves from sunlight and drafts. Later, people realized that they are suitable for decorating rooms. Over time, they have become the main interior element.
In the manufacture of parts and interior items, textile materials are used. Textiles add an interesting "zest" to the room.
What is a room without curtains? You feel uncomfortable in it, the interior seems unfinished. There are design solutions without their use in the interior. Other elements are used instead.
- Before going to the store, analyze fashion trends. So you will find out what colors and textures are in fashion. There is also a fashion for drapery methods.
- Having opted for unique curtains, do not try to emphasize their appearance after purchase. True beauty can not be muffled.
- Curtains for the hall act as an independent set, consisting of tulle, fabric curtains and a lambrequin. When choosing, be guided by the interior of the room and design, consider colors and features.
- If a large family, when choosing, consider the tastes of the household. So you make the interior of the hall cozy for everyone.
If the purchased curtains do not seem as beautiful as during the selection, decorate with decorative elements or tie with ribbons. Previously, heavy options were considered fashionable. Now people prefer lightweight curtains that make windows airy.
Selection of curtains in the bedroom
In an apartment for a bedroom, it is customary to give the best room. Comfort with intimacy and coziness should prevail in this room.
An important point in the design of the bedroom is the choice of curtains, which must match the style of the room. Only the right choice will provide pleasant impressions and positive emotions from staying in the room.
First of all, solve the problem with the functional purpose. They can protect the bedroom from excessive light and prying eyes, be an element of the interior that plays an aesthetic role. Curtains choose taking into account that in the future it may be necessary to regulate the flow of natural light into the room. Dense models will help reduce the intensity of daylight. Lightweight fabrics dim the light, leaving the room illuminated. Refuse to buy synthetic products.
When buying, it is recommended to pay attention to practicality. We are talking about the type of fabric, ease of suspension, difficulty in care and neat appearance. As practice shows, thick curtains with lush drapery are impractical, the demand for them is small.
In the bedroom, they often buy curtains made of thick, easily washable and retaining their shape fabric.
- In the bedroom, buy products made of thick fabric. The main thing is that they reduce the intensity of light. You can check in the store.
- Constant twilight has a bad effect on the moral and physical condition. It is recommended to combine dense fabric with tulle.
- The design must be correct. Be sure to use tulle. It gently distributes natural light.
- Do not disregard the stylistic features of the room. If the bedroom is made in oriental style, buy brocade curtains. For classic bedrooms, products with a lambrequin are suitable.
- Curtains in natural or muted shades are considered a good solution for the bedroom. These products have a calming effect. Make sure that the palette matches the rest of the textile design of the room.
- Don't skimp on the purchase. Artificial fabrics cause allergic irritation and "please" with a static effect.
Curtains with ecological motifs - leaves, flowers, birds and plants are considered popular. Do not disregard pelmets with Roman blinds and blinds.
What curtains are needed for the kitchen
Every hostess who decides to design a kitchen interior asks questions related to the choice of curtains for the kitchen? This is no accident, the modern variety of products complicates the choice.
Remember, kitchen curtains are an interior element that allows you to change the look of the room. As a result, the culinary workshop becomes a cozy place for the family.
Traditionally, there are few large objects in the kitchen. Only pots, kettles and other kitchen utensils. The color dominant of the room is determined by the walls and kitchen furniture, and the curtains are diluted.
- Light curtains. They create an atmosphere of lightness and spaciousness.
- Short - a solution to increase space.
- Stain-repellent fabric. For the kitchen, products with such characteristics are indispensable.
- People are cooking in the kitchen. The air in the room is saturated with soot and grease. Avoid curtains with pleats, they get dirty quickly.
- Light curtains with the ability to adjust in height are considered an ideal option for the kitchen. They are suitable for a fabric tablecloth.
- The color is also important. The light ones are the leader. Push the walls and create a magical atmosphere.
- Dark. They shrink the room. If they have a small pattern, it gives the impression of untidiness of the room.
- Bright. They create a joyful and spring mood in the room.
- White. Rarely found in the kitchen. A less easily soiled shade is better.
- Curtain length. Choose according to the style of the room.
- Long models fit into the classic style.
- Short ones are more practical and comfortable. They do not close the window sill, they get less dirty and expand the space.
- Ideal option - rolled or Roman curtains. They do not require much space, they are functional and practical.
Kitchen curtains should be functional, practical, beautiful and stylish.
The best curtains for the living room
The living room is the room in which the life of the family takes place. Family conversations are held here, a home council is organized, and the New Year is celebrated. When choosing curtains, they are looking for a neutral option so that all family members will like the interior of the living room.
Before choosing curtains for the living room, remember that this room is characterized by a friendly atmosphere and comfort. Be sure to take this fact into account, and correlate the desires of family members with the interior of the room.
- Decide on a palette of colors and choose a shade. Based on it, you can choose the appropriate color or halftone.
- If you want to make curtains a bright element of the room, opt for bright colors.
- For a high-tech or minimalist room, neutral colors are suitable. The texture of the fabric should be soft and simple.
- When choosing curtains for the living room, be guided by their function. Decide what curtains you want to see in the living room. Lightweight or thick material?
- Calculate the width and length. Pay attention to the height and number of tiers.
- Determine the amount of light in the room. If you need a bright living room, buy thin curtains. Dense fabrics will make the room cozy.
- It is good when the design of the curtains matches the interior.
- Easy option. Four curtains are attached to the eaves by means of rings. Suitable for materials of medium weight and light shades.
- If you want to hide the mechanism for attaching curtains, get a beautiful cornice.
- To create an effect of lightness, purchase translucent curtains.
- To increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and the height of the ceilings, attach curtains under the ceiling.
If you want to diversify the interior of the room, combine several curtains. Under heavy curtains made of dense fabric, hang flowing or light items. During daylight hours, they will transmit light.