The easiest and fastest way to update your living room is to change textiles. Especially if there is no time or finances for grandiose changes. Curtains can transform a quiet room into a brighter one, and turn a boring, cold environment into a gentle, cozy, warm one. However, to change the design, certain rules must be followed.
Choosing a window design in the living room is the last step towards a complete interior
The most important thing is not to make a mistake with the color
Experts say that curtains and wallpaper should not match tone on tone. If the walls and window merge into one shade, this creates the impression of an incomprehensible and tasteless design. The advice here is simple: you should choose curtains a couple of shades darker or lighter than the wallpaper.
It is no secret that the same purple color has a lot of shades: from lilac and lilac, to bright and rich fuchsia, deep lavender or grape. In the photo of curtains in the color of the wallpaper you can see interesting combinations in the interior of different rooms.
What should you consider when going to the store to buy ready-made products or fabrics for curtains? The solution to the question of how to choose the color of curtains is quite simple. You should take a piece of wallpaper with you. This will make it possible to choose a lighter or darker shade of curtains, but in the same color scheme.
If the wallpaper has a pattern, and a large one at that, it is advisable to buy plain curtains, but in the color of the walls or the print itself. The color combination of curtains and wallpaper in this case can be tone on tone. For wallpaper without a pattern, you can choose curtains with an unobtrusive pattern, the shade of which will be ideally combined with the color scheme of the walls.
Often, owners glue wallpaper of related or contrasting colors to the walls of the living room or bedroom. In this case, the curtains can be matched to one of them, or you can combine both shades in the window drapery set itself. For example, the wallpaper is black and white, the curtains are pure white, the curtains are dark gray or black.
Variations
To avoid a feeling of sterility, there should be another shade in the white interior. Warm soft shades of white are optimal for walls and furniture in the home interior:
- Cream.
- Creamy.
- Ivory.
- Lactic.
Curtains and flooring in the same color scheme can become a bright, eye-catching accent against the background of light walls and classic furniture in light colors.
Contrasting colors are chosen for them:
- Burgundy.
- Orange.
- Brown.
- Brick.
- Green.
In an interior that includes walls, furniture and carpeting in white shades, the texture of the curtains, pattern and accessories become of decisive importance.
Light walls – dark curtains, and vice versa
Designers recognize this method of layout as classic, but recent trends are moving away a little from following these tips. Modern curtains can match the tone of the upholstery of an armchair or sofa cushions, or in the bedroom - with bed linen.
But the option when darker curtains are selected to match light wallpaper is still quite relevant. But at the same time, the room must have elements that fully match the tone of the curtains or curtains.
If the room is small
In this option, designers do not recommend framing the window in dark colors, and it is advisable to drape the walls with light wallpaper. In this case, the beautiful curtain design is plain beige or light gray curtains made of natural fabric. The wallpaper is in the same range, but a couple of shades darker.
In a small room you can hang curtains with vertical stripes or small patterns. Sprawling patterns or flowers will visually “steal” the space. The color combination in the interior of a small room should be laconic. Monochrome is preferable, or using just a couple of shades of the same range.
Combination of window curtains with the style of the hall
When choosing curtains, it is important to consider the style of the room. For example, linen curtains look strange in a classic interior, and baroque curtains look strange in minimalism. Incorrectly chosen curtains can ruin even the most beautiful room.
Provence
A room made in this style resembles a room in a cozy country house. Curtains should attract attention, but at the same time be light and cute. It is best to use natural fabrics: chintz, linen, satin. They will make the room homey and cozy.
The romantic Provence style is used in the design of country houses.
The design of curtains can be either simple (straight linen to the floor) or more complex. Various frills, bows and draperies are acceptable. Most often in Provence, a floral print or check is used, but plain curtains are also suitable.
There is no need to use complex bright shades - natural colors look best in this style.
Classical
In contrast to Provence, classic is complexity and sophistication. In such an interior, heavy multi-tiered curtains made of dense expensive materials look harmonious. Abstract patterns are often used in combination with plain fabrics.
Classic curtains for the living room always remain relevant.
In a classic interior, dark, deep shades are acceptable. Rooms in this style have large windows and a lot of space, so the room looks expensive and aristocratic, and not gloomy.
It is worth considering that such curtains must hang on a beautiful wooden curtain.
High tech
Modern interior is all about clean lines. The fewer patterns, details, decorations, the better. Simple plain curtains on both sides of the window are a functional and stylish option that will fit perfectly, but will not attract a lot of attention.
High-tech curtains should be plain.
Suitable shades are black, gray, white and beige, i.e. a neutral range. Other colors are acceptable, but they must fit into the interior. It’s better not to use prints at all or limit yourself to simple ones. High-tech curtains are primarily a functional, not a decorative element.
Cool or warm tones
The natural light in the rooms depends on which side of the house or apartment they are located on. If in the northern part, it is advisable to choose warm, more saturated tones of wallpaper and curtains. When the bedroom, kitchen or living room is on the south side, you can experiment with cool shades of draperies. The main thing is not to combine warm and cold colors.
Ceiling
Modern ceiling design options allow you to implement many interesting solutions. It will not be difficult to purchase any finishing materials - they are available in every hardware store.
Glossy stretch ceiling in the living room
When decorating ceilings, it is advisable to follow the principles:
- Ceilings should complement the existing interior, so in this matter you should build on the overall design of the living room;
- If the size of the hall is small and you want to visually enlarge the space, choose a stretch ceiling with a glossy surface;
- For a large living room, multi-level ceilings made of plasterboard are well suited. They allow visual zoning of the room;
- For ceilings, it is also possible to use classic options in the form of painting or stucco, which are time-tested and do not lose their popularity.
How to make the right choice?
If the wallpaper is paper, light weightless curtains with transparent tulle will do. Vinyl works well with denser materials. It is worth remembering that bright colors of wallpaper and curtains are not welcome in rest rooms. It is best to choose curtains for the bedroom that match the color tone of the pattern on the wallpaper.
By combining the tones of wallpaper and curtains you can create interesting transitions or even accents. For example, burgundy curtains with a white curtain against the background of pink wall decoration look good.
Room type
Although the general principles for selecting curtains for wallpaper remain the same, each room still has its own nuances:
- In the living room, the easiest option is to use curtains that are several tones different from the color of the walls. But if this option seems too banal, then you can decorate the room with curtains in neutral shades, bright patterns, etc. It’s good if some textiles in the living room repeat the pattern of the curtains;
- If wallpaper is used in the kitchen, it should be as light and neutral as possible. Bright curtains with thematic designs and patterns fit perfectly into such an environment. Checks, stripes, polka dots, floral patterns, etc. look good here, but be careful with dark shades;
- in the bedroom it is better to use traditional calm combinations of the same tonality, and even if you play in contrast, these should be calm, muted colors. For example, golden shades with turquoise, pastels with brown will look good;
- A children's room requires light but thick curtains. They can depict characters from children's fairy tales and cartoons if the walls are made in soothing colors, but if there are already pictures on the wallpaper, then the curtains need to be neutral.
