Curtains are a very practical item, since they can simultaneously perform several functions at once - to protect from sunlight, decorate the room, and also visually adjust it. In addition, they can literally transform or, conversely, ruin your entire interior. In order to avoid the latter, it is important to pay attention to the nuances and then 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 deciding 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 semi-antique options, generously decorated with lambrequins, grabs 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 plunge it into eternal darkness.
For a kitchen or studio apartments of a small footage, Roman or roller blinds would be the most successful option, but if this option does not suit you in 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 design of the windows. Almost any option is suitable for square windows in 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 point from our article.
Arched windows will cause much more difficulty, since they either require the window to be decorated 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 access to light. For windows with a balcony door, curtains are used in two parts, it is also possible to use Japanese curtains, which are vertical panels: the same option is suitable if you are the proud owner of panoramic glazing.
As for the asymmetric windows, the most appropriate here would be a fabric version of curtains, as well as flexible cornices.
3. Choice of material
Naturally, natural fabrics such as cotton, silk or linen are the best materials for curtains. 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 curtains made of linen it can sometimes take a whole day. Cotton on all sides is a great solution, but if you hang cotton curtains in the kitchen, it can shed quickly due to the frequency of washing. What is the solution, you ask? He, of course, is. When choosing curtains, practicality should always come first, and only then beauty. Therefore, the right solution would be a combination of natural and synthetic material in the curtains - this way they will better maintain 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 burst into flames overnight, as they are 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
The choice of shade of curtains is perhaps the most enjoyable of all processes. You can imagine for hours what your room will look like with such colors or such stripes ... We will delight you - even here you can "beat" everything from a practical point of view. We have already said above that with the help of various patterns on the curtains you can visually adjust the space, so we just clarify that large details can reduce the room, and small ones can increase.
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 from how the color in general affects the human psyche. For example, shades of yellow will cheer you up and additionally fill the room with light, green will calm you down and help you concentrate, and red will help you wake up as soon as possible.
However, before you buy curtains, be sure to look at how much they combine 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 to change the house, the easiest way is to replace textiles and curtains, and even without large-scale repairs, the room will be completely transformed. To understand how to choose curtains for the living room according to the color of wallpaper and furniture, you need some knowledge about the combinations of colors and textures, as well as the existing types of curtains.
Types of curtains
The most common types of curtains for the living room are:
- classic;
- roll;
- Japanese;
- Roman;
- Austrian;
- blinds.
Blackout curtains are often combined with light tulle. You can read about the intricacies of choosing tulle for curtains in the article "".
Classic
Slices of dense soft fabric falling from ceiling to floor are considered classic curtains. They are great for the living room and can create different effects depending on the selected canvas color.
Classic curtains have separate subtypes, depending on the type of attachment:
- On the hinges. The upper edge of the curtain has fastened loops 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 curtain on the cornice.
- On the curtain. The upper part of the curtain has a hemmed edge through which the cornice is pulled, making the fastening completely invisible.
- With lambrequin. Lambrequin is 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 fastenings.
- On the 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 attachment is selected either for the cornice or for the general style of the interior. It should also be borne in mind that curtains should be convenient 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. Solid curtains can be 3 times wider than the base, and then they will gather in spectacular folds.
Roll
Roller blinds are one of the fashionable options for decorative window decoration. Technically, they are a web of fabric attached to a shaft, with a weight at the end. The main advantage of roller blinds is the fact that they can either completely cover the window opening or rise to any height and be fixed in the right direction in order 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 transmit light through transparent areas 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;
- guiding elements;
- latches at the bottom of the window.
The great advantage of this type of curtain is the fact that it does not require washing, since the fabric has a protective coating.
Japanese
Japanese curtains help complete the decoration of the room in a minimalist or oriental style. They are long webs 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 slide in behind each other, or move apart along 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 both from plain fabrics and from materials with patterns and ornaments. The width of one strip can be up to 4 meters, which allows you to arrange any window in size with such a curtain.
Roman
Roman blinds are a special category in the assortment of window textiles. They are fabric canvases with a special fastening to the window and horizontal rods inside. The fittings provide lifting and lowering of the curtain. When closed, the fabric is smoothed, and when raised and fixed at the desired height, it gathers into uniform soft folds.
In the process of folding, the curtain can be assembled both in flat horizontal stripes and in folds (when an excess of fabric is provided for cutting).
The choice of folding type directly depends on the interior design:
- a horizontal fold is suitable for a minimalist, modern style, and high-tech style;
- folds are appropriate in romantic interiors, living rooms of rustic, nautical styles, Provence style.
French curtains are fabrics with frequent horizontal folds with folds. In addition, such curtains have a vertical line into which a rope is sewn that lifts the canvas.
When such a curtain is lifted, the fabric gathers into spectacular gathers. There are also stationary French curtains, the rise of which is not provided. In this case, a translucent matter is chosen for them.
In living rooms of classic and baroque style, such curtains are most appropriate. The disadvantage of French curtains is their high cost, since 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 unfolded state, the Austrian curtain is a straight canvas with a small fold at the end. Raising it to the desired height is carried out using a cord, 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 the fold.
For Austrian curtains in the living room interior, it is worth choosing light translucent fabrics that will not burden the room.
Blinds
Blinds are considered by many to be an outdated window design option. However, with their modern variety, blinds are often more appropriate than curtains in the living room.
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 photo image.
Worth knowing! Blinds can be used in window decoration both independently and in combination with curtains. In this case, the 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.
Nevertheless, if window textiles are selected independently, without the participation of a professional designer, certain recommendations can be followed.
Combination with wallpaper
The easiest way to choose curtains for your living room is to combine them with wallpaper. At the same time, you should not hang curtains on the windows that completely match the shade of the walls in the room.
To choose the right curtains for the living room under the wallpaper, you should adhere to one of the following strategies:
- Tone on 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.
- Play of colors. With bright wallpaper or patterns on the walls, curtains that are neutral in color 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 in pattern or color.
- Light pastel colors. A win-win option, regardless of the color of the wall decoration, as it is combined with everything.
- Pattern and monochrome. 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 that will not overload the room are more suitable.
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.
Combination with furniture
Quite often, especially when you need to save money, the curtains are selected not by the color of the walls, but by the upholstery of the furniture. Furniture in rooms is changed much less frequently than the color of the walls, and with such a selection after repair, window textiles will not need to be changed.
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 sofa cushions as an additional accent.
Space correction
The correct choice of window textiles can completely change the visual perception of a room, both positively and negatively.
If it is necessary to adjust the living room space with curtains, the following rules should be taken into account:
- 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 choose curtains in green or blue tones.
- In the living room, the penetration of natural light into which is limited, it is impractical to use thick and dark curtains. It is better to opt for translucent fabrics and light shades.
- Drawings and patterns on the 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, it is worth choosing simple curtains, without draperies and additional details, for example, classic straight ones, or plain roller 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 when decorating windows with curtains in warm shades: peach, milk, yellow, pink. For hot rooms on the south side of the house, it is better to choose cold colors of curtains: green, blue, light blue.
- If the room is narrow and the window is small, it makes sense to use a curtain on only one side of the opening, and cover the entire window with a translucent light tulle.
- A pelmet in a small room can be straight on a fold or screed, or arched. Combine this element with both tulle and curtains. In this case, 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 gathers, 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 matching rules
Colors in window textiles are combined according to certain rules, which are always followed by professional designers. 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 scheme, 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 located 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 arrange 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 somewhat 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 (hooks, lambriquins, rings).
- Curtains in neutral shades will look good regardless of the decoration of the room. If it is difficult to decide on the color of the textiles, pay attention to sand, beige, terracotta or gray.
- It is possible to combine the color of the curtains with accessories in the living room, for example, sofa cushions, by sewing curtains and pillowcases from the same fabric.
Winning color combinations:
- Beige and brown interiors require neutral curtains. Sand, cream, milky and light brown shades are suitable. Wenge and chocolate curtains will look beneficial in such a room. You can make a window in a beige or brown room contrasting with yellow, green, peach or turquoise curtains.
- For a turquoise room, light tulle or darker sea-green curtains are suitable. An inconspicuous pattern looks impressive on such curtains, which will make the room less strict.
- Black and white curtains will look great in a living room with a neutral shade of wallpaper, especially when combining black curtains with a black leather sofa.
- The pink walls of the room can be combined with white tulles and gray curtains.
- For a bright purple or lilac sofa, you can choose curtains in calm shades: ocher, peach, milk.
- 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 negate all efforts to decorate the room in a single style.
For each style of interior, 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 decoration of the room with the help of lambrequins, grabs, ruffles, draperies and a properly selected pattern on the curtains, combining furniture, window 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. Such window decoration will make the interior of the room luxurious and rich. It is possible to 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 spaciousness, the curtains should be chosen translucent, in light shades. You can combine textiles with furniture that is made in this style from light wood species: birch, pine, beech.
- Minimalism. The very name of the style suggests that an abundance of details is not welcomed in it. The ideal window decoration for a 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 with the room, or in contrast. But the advantage should be given to cold colors. The cut of high-tech curtains is straight, classic, without details and frills.
- Provence and the style of old England. These 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. Ruches, frills, lambrequins and other decorations will be very appropriate.
Important! When sewing curtains with drapery, it is worth using exclusively plain fabrics. The patterned fabric is suitable for roman and roller blinds.
Texture and decor
When choosing curtains, the texture of the fabric plays no less role than the 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 the curtain fabric:
- For dense and thick wallpaper (vinyl, paintable wallpaper), curtains and curtains made of dense and even rough fabrics are suitable: jacquard, linen, cotton, velvet. Such curtains will not only be in harmony with the wallpaper, but also add chic and variety to the living room interior.
- Light and thin wallpapers, especially paper ones, will harmoniously look with thin fabrics on the windows - organza, cambric, delicate tulle, without a pronounced texture.
- If dense wallpaper loads the room too much, you can dilute them with a lighter fabric decoration of the window, but in this case it is worth using additional decor on the curtains. You can make light curtains heavier with tassels, fringes, 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, therefore they do not require additional decor. These are French, Roman, Austrian, pleated curtains. Classic curtains can be played up with a variety of details, making them more interesting and functional.
Worth knowing! A universal accessory for curtains is a pick-up, which is not only a useful addition, but also helps to fit the curtain into any interior style.
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 started with clothing and went to interior design.
Unusual accessories and additions for curtains are extremely popular, including:
- eyelets;
- rings;
- pickups;
- holders;
- tassels and fringes;
- tapes;
- lambrequins;
- curbs.
Worth knowing! The most popular on curtain fabrics are paintings in the style of painting, geometric patterns, zigzags, shapes of irregular geometry.
Nevertheless, 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 family time, or it also serves for a night's sleep, and requires dense protection from the sun and the light of lanterns.
When choosing the design of curtains and the material for their sewing, 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 extended 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 align the proportions of the room, but also help to visually raise the window opening.
- Arched windows require the installation of a cornice under the very ceiling, otherwise they will 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 will also be an excellent option, especially if the window is stained.
Today, fabric manufacturers themselves are ready to help to significantly facilitate the choice of curtains and other textiles for the 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.
The independent purchase of fabric and sewing curtains and tulle in an atelier, or with your own hand, helps to save a lot when decorating a window with textiles. You can read how to sew tulle correctly in the article "".
To achieve radical 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 find the right combination with the curtains on the windows, the interior will sparkle with new colors.
There are many options for curtains and wallpapers on the market. When choosing, you need to pay attention not only to the quality of the material and the price, but also to the combination of the tones used in the decoration. Often, ordinary people concentrate on furniture and household items, forgetting about the main thing. Color-resonating curtains and wallpaper will bring discomfort and spoil the overall appearance of the home. Take advantage of our tips before you go shopping.
The play of color is the simplest and most advantageous technique for decorating a room. Thanks to her, it is possible to transform the familiar room beyond recognition. Over time, the tones of wall coverings and fabrics fade under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. 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 people combine colors incorrectly. The new finish, made at random, quickly becomes boring, the conflict of materials is felt on an intuitive level. If you liked the curtains and wallpapers, this does not mean that they will look harmonious in reality. It is necessary to try on the curtains for the wallpaper, avoiding obvious mistakes.
Many are afraid of unexpected changes and prefer restraint in decorating the room, others make the opposite mistake. Not knowing the basic rules, the owner of the premises usually acts as follows.
- Focuses on muted beige, gray and ash pink undertones in the hopes that they look safer. It is difficult to miscalculate with neutral shades, but as a result, the room decorated in this palette looks standard and boring.
- Strives for bright, energetic colors. Diluting neutrality with pigmented colors, the layman does not place accents, but makes the room too colorful. A bright room is psychologically tiring and uncomfortable.
There is a fine line between courage and restraint. You don't have to be educated or have a fine taste to combine things right. Determine the amount of natural light in the room first. Remember that wallpaper will look different in a dark corner and outdoors. The degree of light penetration 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 vibrant 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 prevail. It is better to emphasize them with neutral beige, milky, white.
Remember, hue isn't the last factor. It is important to pay attention to the texture of the materials and decorative elements that overlap 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, forming a correct tandem.
You can choose curtains and wallpapers:
- in a single palette (for example, dark blue, blue and light blue);
- overlapping, complementary colors (for example, lilac, purple, pink);
- contrasting (for example, black and white, burgundy and beige).
When shopping, start from your own preferences. If you don't like pastel pink, you shouldn't buy it because of the fashion for this color. Things that are soothing, do not affect the psyche are ideal. Neutral shades promote psychological relaxation, greens inspire, blue calms, and peach stimulates the 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 setting.
Modern apartment design with matching curtains and wallpaper
Apartment interior with a combination of curtains and wallpaper in design
An unusual combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Principles for the selection of curtains
In classic applications, the curtains act as protection from the penetrating direct sunlight. Depending on the intensity, a more or less dense fabric is chosen. The decorative function of the curtains can hardly be overestimated. They give the image completeness and elegance. The textile parts 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, while the bedroom needs heavy ones with decorative trim.
Room design with color combination of curtains and wallpaper
The combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
How to choose the color of the wallpaper?
It is advisable to plan the purchase of decorative items before starting the renovation. When choosing, pay attention to the smooth transition between the tones of the curtains and the wall. Images and patterns should not be different. It is not necessary to choose an identical pattern, the main thing is to find common points in the texture of the paper and fabric. Bright walls are complemented by neutral curtains, and colorful curtains look better against an unobtrusive background. Prioritize the combination of materials before purchasing.
Wallpaper style and curtains
Accessories on the windows emphasize the uniform design of the room, so they should look like part of the ensemble. For lovers of the classics, heavy curtains with golden frills will suit. It is appropriate to use lambrequins and lace. For high-tech, the use of a contrasting or monochromatic curtain is relevant. Minimalism does not tolerate pretentious drawings, and modern will stand out favorably against the background of curtains with geometric patterns.
The floral print perfectly underlines the English style or the decor of Provence. In the bedroom, the motifs of the curtains can overlap with the pattern on the bedding. Try to avoid frills and emphasize comfort as much as possible, and each room will become a favorite place to hang out.
Modern apartment design with matching curtains and wallpaper
Apartment interior with a combination of curtains and wallpaper in design
An unusual combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Shapes of modern curtains
Experiments with style have led designers to design different types of window decorations. In addition to traditional dense curtains and tulles, it is customary to use blinds (vertical and horizontal) in 21st century housing. It is better to install them in the kitchen or office. This design element has a rich palette of colors and will serve as a practical accessory.
A variety of blinds are roller shutters, roller blinds or roman blinds. They are made from dense synthetics or textiles. In the assortment of shops you can see solid color and texture material. Oriental style roller shutters are made of 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 are suitable for a 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 burden the window with curtains, you can dilute the picture with a weightless white tulle without patterns. It is appropriate to emphasize Japanese motives in the interior with bamboo roller shutters.
Many, striving for minimalism, close the blinds of the entire window opening and do not hide the batteries or radiators. When choosing a fabric, focus on quality. You can tell a 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
Apartment interior 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 cornice
In Greek and Roman interiors, curtains are hung on wrought-iron patterned cornices, emphasizing the high cost and chic. Modern cornices are mostly hidden in a 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, non-eye-catching mount.
If the room is decorated in beige
A typical mistake is to buy curtains to match pastel wallpaper. Such a neutral palette will completely simplify the interior. Use beige coverings as a backdrop and place contrasting bright curtains on top of 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 moody. It can be warm or cold. This must be taken into account when choosing shades. Wallpaper with a copper undertone will be combined with carrot, red white. Cool brown is more like "coffee". It is successfully combined with golden and wheat colors.
If the room is decorated in yellow colors
Warm yellow looks good in combination with light blue and light blue. Warm undertones of yellow look perfect in a composition with golden burgundy, purple, coffee, terracotta. Basic white will add nobility and purity, and cream will complement the palette in an unobtrusive way.
Modern apartment design with matching curtains and wallpaper
Apartment interior with a combination of curtains and wallpaper in design
An unusual combination of curtains and wallpaper in the interior
Selection by purpose of the premises
Saturated intense colors are undesirable to use in the decoration of a bedroom or rest room. The dynamics are appropriate for a living room, children's room or study. Yellows, browns, oranges and contrasting tones look good in the vast kitchen and dining area. Dark and light beige is used in the bedroom and hallway. The green shade inspires and calms the nervous system.
Give priority to a 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 right.
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 build on the initial data - furniture, floor, room location. Use the palette to select combinations. Using it, determine which colors prevail in the 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 benefits of accessories. They add zest and create parallels between incompatible things.
Correcting the size of the room
You can choose curtains in accordance with the proportions of the room. A hidden cornice with flowing tulles on the floor will visually stretch the room and raise the ceiling. By installing a curtain rod 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 “muffle” the flow of sunlight, adding coziness. You can expand the area by means of large drawings on the wallpaper. Following the principles of minimalism, you will rid the room of unnecessary items and make it spacious.
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Curtains are an element of the interior that is familiar to everyone, 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 worried about how they look. Curtains can be perfectly combined with furniture to hide the flaws of the renovation and create coziness in the apartment. We will write about how to choose high-quality and durable curtains in this article.
How to choose curtains by type
In order to correctly choose curtains for an apartment or house, you need to know in what style your renovation was made. (if this one is stylishly present at all), and curtains should be selected specifically for him. If you made repairs in the "how to get 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 to the side and can consist of either one or two parts. With the right choice of color and material, this type of curtain can fit almost any interior.
Roll
This type of curtain has appeared relatively recently and is a large sheet of fabric that rolls up into a roll when opened. These curtains quickly became popular as they were perfect for offices and classrooms.
Good to know. If you need to create a strict atmosphere, these curtains are a very good choice. They are not too conservative and at the same time quite strict.
Probably every person has seen such a structure at least once in his life. In most cases, blinds are not designed to create coziness, 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, it is very convenient and not annoying. The main thing is to choose the good ones, otherwise the bad ones often jam and you have to either fix them or throw them away.
Man from the forum
Such curtains are used in a minimalistic interior and in the “Hi-Tech” style, they are made of thick paper and, as a rule, have a rather small practicality. 
This type of curtain is suitable for a classic interior and will go well with baroque furniture. These curtains work 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 shade forms beautiful folds that distinguish it from the background of 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 does not irritate at the same time is quite difficult, since the curtains occupy a rather large area of the 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 not be very comfortable in it.
A very cheerful color that goes well with other vibrant shades of 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 every person 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 misconception 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. It is not recommended to choose such curtains without consulting a professional designer, since they are combined with a very small range of colors. 
This color will look good in a bright children's room or a minimalistic living room.
Blue curtains are great for the bedroom and or kitchen. In a bedroom, blue will soothe much better than green and it will be much easier to fall asleep with such curtains. 
If your bedroom is already dark enough, then you should look towards lighter shades, as there is a possibility 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, accordingly, reduce the price. At the moment, materials are usually divided into two large groups, which are described below.
Natural materials
Artificial materials
Opaque fabric
She appeared quite recently and received the fashionable name "blackout". This fabric usually consists of three very rigid layers, which are guaranteed to prevent the passage of light. 
Recently, one-layer and two-layer blackouts have begun to appear, which can transmit a small amount of light, but at the same time trap all ultraviolet rays that can be harmful to health.
Size and proportion
- Print on curtains. If you have low ceilings, then it is worth choosing curtains with a vertical pattern - this will create the illusion of high ceilings.
- Do not close the walls. If your window is not the full width of the room, and this is most likely the case, you should not buy curtains that will cover them. In this place, lamps or flowers will look much better.
- 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 in detail with the visual infographics below.
Choice of curtains by type of room
Often people have questions about the choice of 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 give not only a beautiful view, 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 the kitchens are quite small. For this room, it is worth choosing screen curtains in bright shades, for example, bright yellow, burgundy or orange colors will increase appetite and visually expand the kitchen space. 
For bedroom
As already mentioned above, pastel colors are very suitable for the bedroom, and you should also choose 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 curtain is suitable for the living room, which will fit into the overall interior of the room. Since this is usually a large room, you can use dark shades, but if you want to make the room even more voluminous, you can use beige or peach. 
For the nursery
The choice of curtains for a children's room must be approached with special responsibility. You should not choose very bright or, on the contrary, too dark colors. A 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 curtain rod is a very important part, as it can have a pretty strong impact on the overall style. Also, many curtain rods have useful practical features that can make our lives easier.
By fastening method
According to the method of fastening, the cornices are divided into two main types: 
By material
- Metal. The most versatile material that matches any type of curtain. Its main advantage is its strength, which allows it to withstand any kind of fabric in any quantity. In addition, it is the most common curtain rod material.
- Tree. A very popular material for curtain rods, which is used for classic interiors. You will have to pay well for it, so it is not suitable for everyone.
- Plastic. It is a very cheap material that is suitable for light curtains. It is less practical than metal, but it is still in high demand.
Keep in mind. If you buy plastic curtain rods for a large room, you need to check with the seller in advance if he can withstand the required weight. Often times, people have to overpay twice because the cornice quickly breaks.
- Combined. Most often, plastic and metal are combined in order to reduce the cost of the entire structure as a whole.
In 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 an element of luxury. 
There are people who buy such curtain rods for ordinary apartments, it is not entirely clear why they do it, 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 curtain rods
Often, people do not want to dwell only on the selection of a color or pattern for curtains, they want to decorate and complement them with as many accessories as possible, the most popular of them will be discussed below.
Practical accessories
Decorative accessories
- Combination with general style. Additional elements should not stand out too much, or rather, they should not stand out at all. Their main task is to complement the general style, but nothing more.
- Don't overdo it. If you only use accessories on curtains, then you should limit their number, since curtains should not contrast too much with the interior.
- It is not necessary to 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 in such a way that they are not conspicuous.
You can see more clearly how to choose curtains in 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, be sure to 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 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 a room, he casts his first glance at the nearest window. It attracts with the design and the landscape that lies behind it. The design of the window system is able to emphasize the style of the room, giving it completeness. Curtains help with this. They are used to protect from sunlight or prying eyes. Curtains are an element of the interior that complements the ensemble of furniture and decoration.
Correctly selected curtains change the mood in the room, emphasize the character of the apartment tenants, reshape the window and increase the height of the ceiling. The choice of curtains is a creative activity. There are special rules to help you avoid mistakes when choosing a style, pattern and shade.
It's hard to argue that the windows are part of the apartment. Curtains are a kind of window dress. Windows complement the furnishings and are considered the highlight of the room. They emphasize the dignity of the interior or hide flaws.
Each apartment has a unique style. In order for the curtains to fit into the picture, room modifications are required. They can be organized by means of additions, including: eyelets, clips, cords and lambrequins. A variety of offers awaits a person in a store.
- If the ceiling is low, discard lambrequins. Buy solid color models. When the room has large windows and a high ceiling, the recommendations are to give preference to long options with assemblies.
- Light curtains are considered ideal for a small room. To achieve a blackout curtain effect, lay out a sheer fabric composition.
- The cornice from one wall to the second visually expands the room, and the 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 get lost in the interior, choose a color that is darker or lighter than the shade of the walls. It is good when the color matches the color of the furniture upholstery.
I am 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 arrives, I replace them with dense versions of a warm shade. As a result, I get a New Year's interior.
Try a similar experiment at home. I must say right away that the result will satisfy you. This will bring notes of freshness to the interior.
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Choice of curtains by color
Color is as important as cut. If you choose the right color scheme, you will be able to visually expand the room, make it light or darken. Curtains are a decorative element that allows you to change the interior of the room at minimal cost.
To avoid mistakes, remember that bright colors add light, and cool shades solve the problem of excess.
There are no strict rules for choosing by color. They don't need to be matched with upholstery or wallpaper tint. The main thing is that they fit into the picture in style, texture, ornament and style.
- Saving... Curtains to match the upholstery will help you save money. You should not be guided by the color of the wallpaper. You have to re-glue 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 indoor furniture.
- Neutrality ... If you do not involve a stylist to create an interior, and you cannot boast of personal design skills, opt for neutral colors. This will allow you to easily change the mood and style of the room without affecting the curtains.
- Color bunch ... Having chosen a neutral color, associate them with an interior element, decorating with a lambrequin or colored drapery. Use colored borders.
- Landmark on the window ... If you want a window to become an eye-catching element of the room, give preference to bright models in a cage or strip.
- Variety of colors ... If there are many colors in the interior, rest your eyes. Not bright curtains to match the color of the wall decoration 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 colors. Stop the choice on products of a similar shade. This will make the window system stand out and not blend in with the overall picture.
The color scheme influences the impression of the room. With the right curtains you can shrink 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 were protected from sunlight and drafts. Later, people realized that they are suitable for decorating rooms. Over time, they became the main interior element.
In the manufacture of parts and interior items, textile materials are used. Textiles add an interesting twist to the room.
What room is there without curtains? You feel uncomfortable in it, the interior seems unfinished. There are design solutions without using them in the interior. Other elements are used instead.
- Analyze fashion trends before shopping. 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. It is unrealistic to muffle the true beauty.
- The curtains for the hall are an independent set consisting of tulle, fabric curtains and a lambrequin. When choosing, be guided by the interior of the room and design, take into account the colors and features.
- If there is a large family, consider the tastes of the household when choosing. So you will 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 them with ribbons. Previously, heavy options were considered fashionable. Nowadays, people prefer lightweight curtains that make the windows feel airy.
Selection of curtains for the bedroom
It is customary to give the best room in an apartment for a bedroom. In this room, comfort with intimacy and coziness should prevail.
An important point in the design of the bedroom is the choice of curtains, which must correspond to the style of the room. Only the correct choice will provide pleasant impressions and positive emotions from being in the room.
First of all, solve the issue with the functional purpose. They can protect the bedroom from excessive light and outside views, be an element of the interior that plays an aesthetic role. Choose curtains 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.
It is recommended to pay attention to practicality during the purchase. It concerns the type of fabric, the ease of suspension, the difficulty in care and the 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 dense, simply washable and shape-retaining fabric.
- Buy products made of thick fabric for the bedroom. The main thing is that they reduce the intensity of light. You can check it in the store.
- The constant twilight is bad for 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 distributes natural light gently.
- Do not disregard the stylistic features of the room. If the bedroom is in an 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 the palette matches the rest of the textiles in the room.
- Don't skimp on the purchase. Artificial fabrics cause allergic irritation and "please" with a static effect.
Curtains with ecological motives - leaves, flowers, birds and plants are considered popular. Do not disregard lambrequins with roman blinds and blinds.
What curtains are needed for the kitchen
Every housewife who decides to decorate 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 a 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, teapots and other kitchen utensils. The color dominant of the room is determined by the walls and kitchen furniture, and curtains are diluted.
- Light curtains. They create an atmosphere of lightness and spaciousness.
- Short - a solution to increase space.
- Dirt-repellent fabric. For the kitchen, products with such characteristics are irreplaceable.
- People cook in the kitchen. The air in the room is saturated with soot and grease. Discard curtains with folds, they quickly get dirty.
- Light curtains with height adjustment are considered ideal for the kitchen. A fabric tablecloth will suit them.
- Color is also important. The light ones are the leader. Move the walls apart and create a magical atmosphere.
- Dark. Narrow down the room. If there is a small drawing on them, the impression of an untidiness of the room is created.
- Bright. They create a joyful and spring mood in the room.
- White. Rarely found in the kitchen. 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 dirty less and expand the space.
- The ideal option is roller 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. Here family conversations take place, home councils are organized, and the New Year is celebrated. When choosing curtains, they are looking for a neutral option so that all family members like the interior of the living room.
Before choosing curtains for the living room, remember that this room has a friendly atmosphere and coziness. 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 mid-tone.
- 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 delicate and simple.
- When choosing curtains for the living room, be guided by their function. Decide what kind of curtains you want in your living room. Lightweight or dense 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 want a bright living room, buy thin curtains. Thick fabrics will make the room cozy.
- It is good when the design of the curtains matches the interior.
- Simple option. Four curtains are attached to the cornice by means of rings. Suitable for materials of medium weight and light shades.
- If you want to hide the mechanism for attaching the curtains, get a beautiful curtain rod.
- To create a light effect, purchase translucent curtains.
- Attach curtains to the ceiling to increase the area of the room and the height of the ceilings.
If you want to diversify the interior of the room, combine several curtains. Hang flowy or lightweight items under heavy curtains made of thick fabric. During daylight hours, they will let light through.