Properly selected curtains in the interior of the hall are the key to comfort and homeliness. Fresh colors, unusual styles and decorative elements can add new colors to any interior. Let's figure out how to choose the right curtains for the living room, and what 6 selection criteria cannot be ignored.
What is the difference between a living room and a hall?
The living room is the center of every home, intended for relaxation, receiving guests and family communication. This room has no fundamental differences with the hall - the only difference is in the names. It is believed that the word “hall” is outdated and is gradually going out of circulation, and is being replaced by the more modern concept of “living room”.
Curtains for the living room: what to look for when choosing?
In fact, there are many criteria for choosing curtains in general, and for the living room in particular. But it’s not realistic to take them all into account, so you’ll have to choose those that seem more important to you. For now I'll just list them.
- Correspondence of curtains to the style of the living room interior
- Matching curtains to living room sizes
- Matching the color of the curtains with the color of the wallpaper
- Matching the color of the curtains with the color of the furniture
Now let's take a quick look at each of these criteria.
Correspondence of curtains to the style of the living room interior
This is a must. It makes absolutely no sense to hang heavy classic curtains with lambrequins in a living room with a high-tech or contemporary interior. They would also be inappropriate in a loft-style living room. But for a living room in a classic, art deco or modern style, this will be what you need.
If you prefer to decorate your living room in a cozy Provence style, then the curtains should be light and made from natural materials, such as chintz or satin.
If you use laconic minimalist or high-tech styles, you can completely abandon the use of curtains, replacing them with roller blinds, roller shutters or blinds.
Fans of eco-style, which is currently increasingly used, should know that only natural materials are used in decoration. The same applies to textiles.
Matching curtains to living room sizes
This point is to some extent related to the previous one. The fact is that classical styles require sufficient space, that is, a large area, high ceilings. Massive curtains look organic in such interiors.
But if you have a small living room with a low ceiling, then classic curtains will not be entirely appropriate. In this case, the interior style should be different and the curtains, accordingly, too.
Matching the color of the curtains with the color of the wallpaper
It must be said right away that there are different approaches to interior design. You can, for example, match wallpaper to existing curtains, or you can do the opposite. That is, match the curtains to the wallpaper. It's up to you to decide which is more convenient and cost-effective. But in any case, the color of the curtains should be combined with the color of the wallpaper.
You can read about how to choose the right wallpaper in the article “Wallpaper for the living room.”
Matching the color of the curtains with the color of the furniture
If you don’t plan to update the furniture in the near future, then of course it’s easier to choose new curtains to match the color of the furniture. This does not mean that the color of the curtains must be exactly the same. It should differ by 2-3 tones, and perhaps be a different color, but compatible with the color of the furniture.
Zoning of premises with textiles
It is possible to quickly delineate the living room with textiles, at minimal cost, without renovating the room or erecting unnecessary structures. Classic is great for this purpose. Space zoning is appropriate if:
The textile product is designed to divide space into zones with different functions . Separation of the corridor or hallway from the living room-studio;
Hallway zoning
If it is necessary to organize a working or sleeping space in a common small room, white textile is used.
Allocation of sleeping space
Japanese panels to highlight the living room area . The combination of curtains at the entrance to the living room is repeated in the opening of the high window. Thus, two spaces: the window area and the living room are connected into a single whole.
Japanese curtain panels
You can diversify your interior design with beautiful and unusual curtains. Crossed fuchsia thread curtains attract attention in a monochromatic beige living room.
Zoning with a thread curtain
You can separate the balcony from the living room as an independent space using a translucent tulle curtain.
Allocation of balcony space
Which curtains will suit beige wallpaper: photo
It is no coincidence that beige color has remained popular in the decoration of residential premises for a long time. It creates a pleasant, warm atmosphere, conducive to calm and tranquility.
You can combine both warm and cool colors with beige tones. It depends on the location of the living room windows and your personal preferences.
Curtains in warm colors can be 2-3 shades darker or lighter than the wallpaper. If the furniture is brown, then in this case you can choose curtains for the living room in chocolate tones. This will give the living room elegance and solidity.
As already mentioned, cool colors also go well with beige. For example, light turquoise curtains look good with peach wallpaper. This combination adds freshness to the living room interior.
Which curtains will suit gray wallpaper: photo
In general, gray is considered a neutral color, so it can be combined with many colors.
Meanwhile, gray color can be either neutral or warm, as well as cold shades. Based on this, you should select curtains to match the wallpaper.
It should be said that gray color is more suitable for neoclassicism, minimalism, and hi-tech. But if used correctly, it can be successfully used in many other interior styles.
If your gray wallpaper has a warm tone, then curtains of brown, yellow, pink or orange will suit it. You can also use red, brick and soft green.
Curtains in blue tones and the color of wet sand are suitable for cold shades of gray.
If you are not bothered by more saturated tones, then you can use curtains in the color of wet asphalt or graphite.
The use of white in combination with gray also adds subtlety to the interior.
Combined curtains for the living room
An interesting option for the living room is combined wallpaper. They add originality to the interior and make it more attractive. There are quite a lot of possibilities for imagination in this case, since wallpaper can be combined in different ways.
How to choose curtains for the living room: advice from designers
I'll give you some simple tips to use when choosing curtains for your living room. This will allow you to create a more thoughtful and attractive interior.
- You should not hang massive curtains in a small living room, as this will visually reduce the space even more. In this case, light straight curtains without all kinds of accessories are more suitable.
- It is better to choose light colors for both wallpaper and curtains. This will make the room more spacious and the atmosphere lighter and more comfortable.
- Spacious living rooms provide the opportunity for a flight of designer imagination. Therefore, in this case, you can use more saturated colors for curtains in any style.
- You just need to consider which side your windows face. If this is the south side, then the fabric for the curtains should be thicker.
- The color scheme of curtains should take into account the interior style of your living room.
- In addition, you need to ensure that the style of the wallpaper pattern is combined with the style of the curtain pattern. That is, if the wallpaper has an ornate pattern, then there is no need to choose curtains with a geometric pattern. They won't fit well.
- Interiors in the style of classicism and neoclassicism involve the use of soft, light, pastel colors for both walls and curtains.
- In Empire and Art Nouveau styles, contrasts between the colors of walls and curtains are acceptable.
- The color scheme of high-tech interiors is mainly limited to a combination of various shades of gray and white.
- Modern interior styles do not welcome clutter. This also applies to curtains. Therefore, you should not use a large number of accessories for curtains.
- Cushions covered with the same fabric from which the curtains are made add zest to the living room interior. This gives the interior a harmonious and more finished look.
We focus on upholstered furniture
The combination of window curtains with the color of upholstery of upholstered furniture allows you to create a calm, but expressive ambiance of the room. This approach is implemented in most modern interiors, where the walls are decorated in light pastel shades - blue, pink or beige, and the decor is complemented by richly colored furniture and curtains.
Curtains with monograms
When combining window decoration and furniture of the same color, show moderation; the interior of the room should not contain more than two basic shades, otherwise you will not get a harmonious design.
Curtains with monograms look advantageous in the interior, used as an addition to upholstered furniture with a similar ornament. However, with this approach, it is important to balance the living room design with calm, plain wallpaper.
Pay attention to the texture of the materials - if the upholstered furniture has smooth upholstery made of leather or glossy textiles, combine it with a curtain made of textured fabrics - jacquard or linen. Such diversity is especially important if an armchair or sofa is placed against the background of a window.
Curtains for the living room: photos of the best options
As mentioned above, curtains should match the style of the living room interior and its color scheme. Only then will they look organic.
I suggest you look at the most interesting examples of the use of curtains in living room interiors, decorated in different styles.
Curtains in the living room in Provence style
This style came to us from the southern coast of France, retaining its warmth and homeliness. This interior may seem not quite modern to some. But, nevertheless, it has quite a lot of fans precisely because of the very warm and comfortable atmosphere of such a living room. Nowadays this is very important.
Curtains in the living room in a classic style
The classic style is not ultra-modern, but this does not prevent it from being still very popular, if the living room area allows, of course. The fact is that for the full implementation of the classic style, the living room must be quite spacious. If this is the case for you, then you can take a closer look at the classic style.
Curtains with lambrequins in the living room
Lambrequins are an attribute of massive curtains, which, as a rule, are used in classic interior styles. For more modern design styles they are not often used. Although they can still be found in many living rooms.
Curtains in the living room in high-tech style
The high-tech style is more stingy in accessories for curtains and laconic, which is quite natural for a modern interior style. Therefore, we will not see lambrequins and all kinds of grabs here. Curtains are used straight, lighter and without unnecessary patterns.
Rings or eyelets?
Everyone understands what rings are. This method was also used by our grandmothers in different variations - a hook, a ring or stripes on tulle. All this was attached to the curtain and clung to the cornice. Recently, eyelets have come into fashion - these are metal or plastic circles that are sewn into the fabric and through it the curtains are attached to the cornice.
They are completely invisible, making the material look more elegant and sophisticated.
Flows in light folds. A wide selection of colors allows you to match the eyelets to match the curtain. Or, on the contrary, you can use them as additional decor. If we take, for example, red eyelets for black curtains. Looks very stylish.
What curtains for the hall are in fashion now: photo
The main trends in the fashion of curtains for the living room are as follows:
- Simplicity, functionality, elegance, lightness without the use of a large number of accessories, including in classic interiors.
- Combining fabrics of different colors and patterns, which gives the curtains an unusual, original look.
Let's sum it up
Curtains are actually one of the most important and visible elements of the interior. And if they are chosen correctly, they can significantly transform the living room for not very much money.
In this article, I tried to describe the main points that you should pay attention to and I hope that the question of how to choose curtains for the living room will now not be so difficult for you.
By the way, if, in addition to the living room, you are also interested in the question of how to choose modern curtains for the kitchen, then I recommend reading the article “Choosing curtains for the kitchen in a modern style.”
Sincerely, Tkachenko Alexander
Drapery for doorways
Doorways in the living room are decorated with textiles in the same way as window openings. They are part of the design of the rooms and separate parts of the room with different functional purposes, in the absence of a door. Often the protective functions of textile products are used for external glass doors on a terrace or in a country house.
Curtains for the doorway
