What do you need to consider when choosing curtains?
- Curtains with a cross contrasting print visually enlarge the room, while a vertical pattern makes it look more elongated.
- If you do not want the curtains to touch the floor, the distance between their edge and the floor covering should be 5-8 cm, and if on the contrary – their length should exceed the height of the wall by 15-20 cm.
- Are there small partitions on the sides of the window? Do not cover them with curtains – this will only “weigh down” the look of the room.
- For rooms with low ceilings, choose curtains of light fabrics in light colors.
- In the nursery, kitchen or office long drapes are not suitable, it is better to choose Roman blinds or, as an option, French curtains.
- Long light drapes will decorate and correct the volume of small rooms. Dark curtains hang in a large room – the space will immediately become chamber, cozier.
How to decide on the color of curtains?
If you are not going to change the furniture in the room in the near future, you can pick up drapes under the color of the furniture. Now this technique is one of the most popular among designers. In this case, you should pick the color of curtains the same as the color of the furniture, or it should be as close as possible.
An excellent option – curtains of neutral tones. It can be sand, beige, cream or natural shades. Such curtains always look beautiful and unobtrusive.
If the interior of the room is made in one color, the curtains should slightly shade the general background. In other words, you should choose curtains of such a color that they do not merge with the furniture and wallpaper. It is best to choose curtains two or three tones lighter or darker than the interior of the room.
Also popular are two-color curtains – they perfectly match the color scheme of any room.
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To visually add warmth to the room, it is best to hang drapes in warm colors: lettuce, yellow, brown, beige, gold, orange, yellow-green …. If the room faces north, it is simply an indispensable option. In addition, warm colors visually bring the window closer and enlarge it.
As for the cold colors (blue, blue, lilac, neon, sapphire, turquoise), they are perfect for those rooms that face the sunny side. Cold color scheme of curtains creates a sense of coolness and visually distances the window.
To the window did not seem narrow and small, hang curtains on the ledge. But keep in mind that the curtain rod should extend beyond the window frame by about 20-25 cm on both sides.
High ceilings can be visually reduced with curtains that will hang at the level of the window. Even better, if they will be bright, active shades. You can use lambrequins or tassels as an addition. They, like the color, distract attention from the high walls.
If the window in the room is low in relation to the ceiling, then the curtain rod should be raised as high as possible, and the curtains should be hung so that they touch the floor. This way you will visually lengthen the window and make it higher.
Portieres for different rooms: what to consider when choosing
Bedroom
Choose curtains of such colors that they do not stand out from the overall picture of the interior. Pay attention to calmer and unobtrusive colors – they will create a quiet, comfortable environment.
Living room
Here the curtains should be solid-colored in a classic style. An excellent addition to such drapes will be lambrequins, tassels, eyelets. And if you do not like details, hang ordinary curtains, but they should have a ceremonial look.
Kitchen
Bet not so much on beautiful as on practical and functional curtains. They should be made of durable material that can be easily washed.
Personally, I like semi-transparent or light curtains, and blinds or Roman blinds are also good. Remember the colors: red helps to stimulate the appetite, while blue, on the contrary, suppresses it.
Study or library
In the office or library drapes should look solid, set up a working environment, at the same time create a cozy space. Dark green, emerald, dark green, dark beige, chocolate, burgundy curtains made of dense fabric in a classic style are suitable.
Children’s room
Bright, light, fun and fabulous print curtains are perfect for a child’s room. Just keep in mind: these drapes should be made of durable fabric, because they often get dirty and washed.
