It's hard to imagine a cozy room without curtains. They protect the room from bright sunlight, night city lights and the glances of curious passers-by. This is their functional purpose.
In addition, curtains are one of the important decorative elements.
This article is about dark-colored curtains.
Selection rules
Black curtains add charm to the interior of a room if chosen correctly.
In a small room you can hang short curtains, sewing them using light material that allows light to pass through.
Wall surfaces, ceilings, and furniture should have light colors.
When the fabric of the product is dense, it is necessary to arrange additional lighting in the room.
Materials
Thin materials that allow air and sunlight to pass through are used for sewing. Usually this:
- organza;
- veil;
- muslin;
- net.
Organza is a durable, almost transparent material. It is performed by tightly twisting threads of the same thickness. The advantage of the fabric is that it almost does not accumulate dust. It is created from silk or synthetic threads.
Voile curtains are universal. They are created from artificial fabrics - cotton, silk, wool, polyester. The veil is soft, delicate, less transparent than organza.
Kisey is a light, transparent cotton fabric containing separately located threads. It is easy to care for, does not wrinkle, and can be cleaned at home.
The mesh has a perforated structure. Curtains allow air and sunlight to pass through, but quickly accumulate dust and require frequent washing. It is embroidered with silk threads, which looks impressive.
Kinds
A suitable tulle can make the room spacious and disguise an uneven window opening. Now there are many options available, differing in texture, color, and size. The most popular types include the following:
- Standard. The curtain does not have large images; it is made of cotton and organza. The product has a simple design and can be combined with curtains. It is advisable to wash it by hand, after soaking it in advance, without twisting it. Ironing is done on a delicate setting using a cloth or damp gauze.
- Tulle mesh. In the interior, this option looks attractive. The grids differ in cell sizes and are considered the background for curtains. The product is made from thin and thick weaves of thread. Tulle mesh in the interior (photo below) makes the room cozy, no matter in which room it is hung. The product should not be used alone as it does not provide protection from the sun. Tulle mesh in the interior goes well with curtains.
- With embroidery. This product is often found in interiors. Embroidery can be of different sizes; metallized and silk threads are used for it. Complex designs, golden monograms on a cream shade are ideal for classics, floral colored embroidery is chosen for country. Embroidery with lines and simple geometry in the interior is perfect for minimalism and modern style.
- Striped tulle. In the interior, it allows you to adjust the perception of space. Moreover, the stripes can be vertical or horizontal. Narrow or wide lines are divided into plain and combined. The inserted stripes are either satin or embroidered.
- Cobweb. It includes weaves of silk and synthetic threads. This product looks weightless, but is durable. He doesn't need ironing. There is embroidery on the web. Such products are used independently and in combination with curtains.
- Kisey, noodles or thread curtains. Products come in different densities, with or without bead decoration. They perfectly shade the room, drape well, and do not wrinkle. They can be used to decorate the door to the loggia. They are also used as a partition for different zones in the same room. Combined with blinds.
- The tulles in the interior differ in their patterns. They can be embroidered, embossed, sewn. Jacquard images, curls, products with flowers are ideal for a classic style. Geometry and lines look great with neutral curtains.
- Rain tulle has this name because a dense thread is woven into a plain material, which is similar to rain. It attracts attention, but is also neutral; it is chosen for a rich interior. The product comes with a vertical or horizontal gradient.
- Floral tulle is used for country and Provence. The floral design should fit harmoniously into the atmosphere of the room. Bright images look great against a neutral wall background; lush drapery is not suitable because the pattern will not be noticeable.
- Lace product. Such tulle in the interior allows you to complement the surrounding details. Usually it is chosen for the bedroom, terrace, living room. The openwork on the veil can be sewn, embroidered or bobbin. The material can be completely lace or with inserts. It creates comfort, allows light to pass through, and serves as protection from prying eyes.
- Pleated. The material is like a reaper. The fabric does not wrinkle and has high plasticity. Pleated panels allow light to pass through, but block the sun's rays, so this option is ideal for south-facing windows.
Tulle and curtains in the interior (photos of possible products are presented in the article) look neat if they are chosen in accordance with the style of the room. Matching curtains make the environment cozy.
Products vary in length. Short ones are usually chosen for the kitchen: they will not get in the way and will create a cozy atmosphere. Long ones are more suitable for the bedroom and living room. If the average length of the products is when they cover the entire window, but do not reach the floor. When choosing this option, you need to take into account the general style of the room. It is also important to rely on the features of the window.
Tulle length
Here the choice will be between the product:
- To the floor;
- To the windowsill;
- To the middle of the battery.
The first option is distinguished by aesthetics and elegance. It helps to visually lengthen the ceiling. The second is convenient for windows in niches without radiators. The third option is rarely used due to a number of limitations. In addition to the lack of a radiator, such models require a combination of several colors and mandatory decor.
Possible colors
It’s best to start figuring out how to choose dark-colored curtains with what colors are called dark. Having mentioned the word gloomy, people immediately remember the color black; it is associated with dark in the first place. Dark curtains are black, you can’t argue with that.
After black, you need to remember about chocolate, that is, dark brown. But such a color by its very presence evokes a feeling of warmth, prosperity, stability, so it will not be a rational choice everywhere. In terms of brighter colors, dark shades are considered to be:
- Burgundy;
- Dark red, wine;
- Ultramarine;
- Olive;
- Sapphire;
- Indigo.
Living room design features
Since the room is designed to receive guests, here you can realize your wildest fantasies. Including color and texture combinations of fabrics, as well as multi-layer compositions.
However, bright design is appropriate if the emphasis of the chosen design is on the window. If you want to visually highlight other interior items, you should give preference to a more modest option.
It is worth considering that the purpose of the living room makes its own adjustments. Unlike the bedroom, the goal here is not to close the window from daylight or artificial night light. And compared to the kitchen, the materials get dirty less. This gives greater freedom in choosing materials and design methods.
On the eyelets
Eyelets are usually used for modern designs. They are also used for classical, country, baroque. The rings located at the top of the tulle and fixed near the holes for the cornice help to get beautiful waves on the material. The tulle on the eyelets also slides perfectly along the cornice. It moves easily, opens and closes.
Eyelets are made of metal, plastic, wood or other durable materials. If these products are used, the tulle should be wide, since a small amount of material does not create an original drapery. The fabric can be either thin or dense with a textured pattern. If the materials are transparent and translucent, the folds will be voluminous.
Thus, tulle in the interior is an important element. If you choose it correctly, you will get a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in any room.
Drapery
Various types of draperies are used to decorate products. These can be “bow folds”, “Roman curtains”, “French wicker”, lambrequin. In the first case, the product is supposed to be collected in small folds, like bows. The material is secured by a stitch at the top of the curtain.
The “Roman blinds” method involves the presence of a cord along the product. With it, the fabric gathers and creates semicircular folds. “French braiding” involves stitching the curtain along the length at the same distance. The marked areas of the material are fanned out and stitched again. This method requires thick fabric.
The lambrequin is a decorative detail of the tulle drapery, located horizontally at the top. This is a strip of fabric that covers the cornice. The lambrequin is decorated with braid, tassels, and ruffles. Such accessories make the product luxurious.
What should dark curtains go with?
First of all, the color of the curtains should be in harmony with the color of the walls. The classics of the genre - light walls, dark curtains - provide a winning contrast.
The interior can also be complemented with dark pillows, which will look impressive against the light background of the sofa.
Today, design experts consider the combination of three colors for a harmonious interior design to be sophisticated and fashionable. For a living room with dark curtains, the following combinations will be successful:
- black with white and red;
- chocolate with white and light green;
- blue with white and yellow;
- brown with beige and white.
- Types of fabrics for dark curtains
How the curtains will look in the living room depends greatly on the type of fabric from which they are made.
The use of heavy materials such as brocade, velvet, velor visually makes the room heavier. Therefore, it is better to use them in conjunction with light fabrics. This will add lightness and romance.
Dark curtains made of chiffon and organza feel lighter.
The heavy impression of a dark color will significantly reduce the use of satin fabric for curtains, whose shine will further decorate the room.
Basics of creating multi-layer compositions
To make the window design look organic, experts recommend considering the following options:
- Build a composition based on contrasting colors while maintaining a single texture;
- Combine smooth fabrics with voluminous lace;
- Use of soft color transitions;
- Classic without ruffles and an abundance of decorations;
- Combination of matte and glossy fabric;
- The choice of material where the pattern is made in combination with a weak stripe;
- Playing on different intensities of natural colors that combine with each other.
If appropriate, tulle can be accessorized. The contrast between fabrics of different colors and textures is sometimes created through lambrequins. They differ in rigidity, the presence of openwork elements and other parameters. This should be taken into account when choosing.
