Curtains are an integral part of any room. They carry not only a functional load, but can also become a decoration of your interior. In addition, the curtains make the design of the room harmonious, finished, original. Curtains can become both a bright accent and a background for other home decoration.
At the same time, a variety of styles and colors is amazing. And this sometimes makes it difficult to choose the most suitable option. There are some simple tips to help you choose the perfect one.
What to look for when choosing?
Even at the stage of choosing a suitable model, many make a lot of mistakes. So, the selected wallpaper can merge in color with the rest of the interior or, conversely, get out of the general color scheme. This deprives the room of harmony, makes it fragmented.
To avoid making such mistakes, consider these questions:
- What interior element should curtains be combined with? This can be wallpaper, furniture, flooring.
- Should the curtains be the same color as the objects of the room or become a bright color accent?
- Curtains will bear only functional load or will become an interior decoration?
A little tip! If the curtains are selected during the repair process, then you can choose any recommended item. If the repair is already completed, the curtains should be selected for interior items: wallpaper, furniture and more.
There is no universal way to choose the right curtains. Any interior designer will tell you this.
But draperies have characteristics that will help you navigate a wide range of textiles and make the right choice. One of them is the style of curtains. Draperies are:
- Classic. The option is suitable for rooms made in a classic style. Such draperies are made of dense materials. As accessories to them, you need to pick up the fringe pickups. Often such curtains have a lambrequin. It is also appropriate to combine fabrics of several colors.
- Roman. This model is made in the form of vertical cloth panels. In addition, it is equipped with a special lifting mechanism.
- French The product is sewn from thin transparent material, which is collected in horizontal folds. Their length can be adjusted using a special mechanism.
- Japanese They are vertical rectangular canvas with a weighting agent. They should be moved along rails that are located in the upper and lower parts of the draperies.
- Austrian. The model looks similar to the French model. The difference is that assemblies are made only at the bottom of the product.
Often for decoration use wallpaper with various patterns. In this case, the draperies should be in harmony with them, otherwise you will get designer dissonance. For example, wallpapers with green flowers and checkered draperies will not be combined. Therefore, follow these tips:
- Light curtains with barely distinguishable stripes go well with wallpaper with monograms.
- If the interior is decorated in a loft or ethnic style, then choose plain or small flower curtains.
- If the wallpaper has vertical stripes, curtains made in one color will do.
- Unusually look wallpaper with floral print in combination with curtains with a small pattern.
- If you need to make the ceiling visually higher, use draperies with vertical stripes. The same technique works when you need to expand the space, only the stripes should be horizontal.
- If the wall covering has a large floral pattern, then the use of the same curtains will bring disharmony. Therefore, choose to it in a pair of curtains of calm colors.
- Heavy draperies with lambrequins go well with plain wallpaper.
Despite the fact that the wallpaper sets the general mood in the interior, the curtains are the final touch. Therefore, do not rush to choose a model, think over every nuance of the design of the room. So you can avoid errors in design.
How to choose the color of the curtains for the shade of the walls
- Beige wallpaper. The following colors of the curtains go well with them: green, khaki, shades of yellow, gray, shades of orange.
- Gray walls. Recently, this option for decorating is becoming more and more popular. But gray is a cold color, so choose draperies of warm shades to it: milk, chocolate, shades of pink.
- Green. Color is popular because it creates a relaxing effect in the room. It goes well with it: white, blue, chocolate, red, black draperies.
- White walls. Here it is necessary to consider for what room draperies are purchased. So, curtains of red shades will look good in the living room, and yellow in the kitchen. For the children's room and bedroom you need to choose calm pastel colors.
Some useful tips
- Try not to use a large number of colors. Only a professional can do this competently. Make do with three primary colors.
- White curtains made of light transparent fabric are universal. They will fit into any interior design.
- If the room faces south, give preference to cold shades: blue, purple, shades of blue.
- Consider the functionality of the room. So, in a children's room heavy draperies with massive lambrequins will be inappropriate.
Now you know the basic rules for selecting curtains. Following them, you can create a harmonious, original interior that will be highly appreciated by your loved ones.
