Choose curtains in the bedroom: types, color and design

None of the premises in the apartment should do without curtains, and the bedroom is no exception. Here, the requirements for window design are special, because you need to create a calm atmosphere, but at the same time, make sure that the curtains fulfill their intended purpose: they protect from prying eyes, if this is the first floor, from the sun, street noise, etc. . It is very important to choose the right model, color and pattern of the curtains, because often it is the curtains that can transform the interior, and in case of the wrong choice - spoil it.

In each case, its own type and color of curtains is suitable, but general selection rules exist, and it is worthwhile to dwell on them in more detail.

Functional Features

A bedroom is a room where the effect on furniture and decor is minimal: almost the same microclimate conditions are always maintained here, there are no such aggressive factors as increased humidity, fat, soot, etc. Therefore, you can use almost any option here from any fabric: lovers of everything natural can pay attention to cotton, silk, satin, linen, etc. Among synthetic fabrics There are also many excellent options, but most often you can find curtains that combine natural and artificial fibers - a balance of practicality and beautiful appearance. Please note, if you are allergic to synthetic fabrics, then the choice is narrowed, and it is worth considering only natural.

Curtain density selected depending on the interior and features lighting in the room. If the window faces the south side, it is better to hang a translucent tulle in order to maximize the use of natural light in the evening and in the morning, and tight curtains to limit yourself from bright sunlight in the afternoon. Curtains, by the way, are capable of soundproofing, so they are useful to those who have windows facing a busy street. If the bedroom is small, then dense volume curtains can visually only take up space, then it is better to use blinds as protection from the sun or Roman curtains.

Unlike some other rooms, for example, the kitchen, the bedroom curtains can and should be long, covering the entire window opening to the floor or even the door to the balcony. An exception is some interior styles where short curtains appropriate: provence, country, roller blinds in minimalism.

Naturally, in terms of care curtains should not be too whimsical: it is better if they are easy to wash and dry quickly.

Types of curtains for the bedroom

The bedroom offers a huge scope for imagination and the choice of the possible type and color of curtains, but still some will be preferable.

So, what kind of curtains will be most appropriate in the bedroom and what style of interior Will they fit?

1. Curtains - the simplest type of window opening decoration, which means straight long canvases of translucent fabrics. Such curtains were used and are still in demand in southern European countries, where the main barrier to the sun is the shutters, and the curtain performs only a decorative function. Therefore, this type of decoration is suitable only in conjunction with a more reliable means of protection from the sun or for rooms facing north. A kind of curtains - filament curtains, which consist of many threads, possibly with beads, they can be trimmed, picked up, etc.
2. Portieres will be a great addition to curtains, as they are made of dense fabrics and become a reliable barrier to noise and unwanted light. If the bedroom is sunny, then it is better to choose lined curtains: An additional undercoat of fabric protects the core from rapid burnout, and also improves the appearance, since such curtains form elegant folds. For decorating, you can use various pickups in the form of ropes, ribbons, etc. Some interiors, for example, the English style, involves using only curtains for window decoration.
3. Classic curtains are a combination of translucent tulle and drapes. Often the latter are used only for decoration, and the function of protection from the sun is performed by an additional dense canvas. Naturally, the length of the curtains in the bedroom is maximum - to the floor, with the exception of some interior styles.
4. Italian curtains are a kind of conventional curtains, and their main difference is that they are securely attached to the cornice and can’t move on it. When closed, such curtains are no different from ordinary curtains, open with a lace and effectively assemble on the sides. This type of curtains is great for spacious classic bedrooms, as well as for style. baroque.
5. French curtains Perfectly fit into a spacious bedroom in a classic style. They add luxury and comfort to the room. Such products are distinguished by the presence of multiple spectacular folds. Previously, satin was used for their manufacture, and French curtains were decoration of royal palaces, but now organza, silk, taffeta, etc. are used for their sewing.
6. Roman curtains - A popular option for small bedrooms decorated in a modern or ethnic style. They do not take up much space, quickly transform, look stylish, and they do not require a lot of fabric to sew. Color options - a lot, it is possible to use for window openings of any shape and size. Experts advise choosing Roman curtains with either an interesting ornament or rich colors.
7. Rolled, or Vietnamese, curtains perfect for minimalist or ethnic interiors, where curtains require maximum simplicity. The bottom of such canvases is equipped with a weighting agent, and if necessary, they can be twisted and fixed at any height. To do this, either a special mechanism is used, or everything happens manually.
8. Do not forget about jalousiethat will become reliable protection from the sun. With them, you can quickly adjust the degree of penetration of light into the room, and if necessary, you can generally raise it. The modern market offers a lot of different types of blinds: color, material, width and orientation of the slats can be any. Blinds act both as an independent element of window design, and auxiliary when using any other curtains.
9. Austrian curtains suitable for more or less spacious bedrooms, and their distinctive feature is the formation of lush voluminous folds. This option looks good in rooms with a classic interior, and the length can be adjusted using braid.
10. Japanese curtains will be a great option for a bedroom in the style of minimalism or high-tech. These are long narrow strips of fabric that move along the guides and can move, completely opening the window opening, or they can completely close it. Such panels can be closed and just a window, and a window with a balcony.

Color and design of curtains for a bedroom

The most important thing is to choose the appropriate color and style of the curtains, because they will occupy a considerable area in the room. The appearance is determined by the prevailing bedroom interior, and there are many nuances that are worth considering.

1. Many designers advise choosing the color of the curtains is not under the wallpaper, and under the furniture. The fact is that indoor wallpaper change much more often than a bed, wardrobe, etc., so you can get a small savings, and your bedroom will always look stylish. Anyway, curtain fabric texture and furniture should always be alike.
2. Another option is choose the color and pattern of the curtains under coverlet and another textiles in the roomthen you can get a cozy complete interior. In general, you can focus on the largest item in the room: carpet, canopy, etc., and starting from it, choose the main color of the curtains.
3. Curtains do not have to repeat the color of wallpaper or furniture – can choose a completely different color that will be in harmony with the elements of the room in terms of ornament, texture, style, etc. In this case, you need to have a good sense of style and taste, and if in doubt about your choice, there are other ways to choose the right color.
4. Better to choose neutral light shades: they act soothingly, do not attract much attention, do not steal space, create a feeling of home comfort. This is generally a win-win option when doubts about your own design abilities prevail: light sand, apricot, cream shades fit any interior and do not burden it.
5. Dilute neutral shade can be some color in which the bedroom is made. So, for example, curtains can be decorated with blue or pink lambrequin, use the appropriate tricks, or just choose a model where, in a light background, a picture is made in certain colors.
6. Another simple useful rulewhich is used by many professional designers: if the interior of the bedroom is made in rich colors, then the curtains should be calmer and not attract attention, and vice versa. But since the interior of the bedroom still involves the use of pastel colors, it is often on the curtains that many try to put vivid accents and experiments. The same rule applies, you can apply to the ornament: if on the wallpaper and so already noticeable drawing, it is better to choose plain curtains, but for simple the walls all kinds of patterns are perfect.
7. Make the bedroom window a spotlight You can easily use unusual curtains: this technique helps not only to make the bedroom more fun, and at the same time not to overload it, but also to shift attention to the curtains and distract from other elements. Use bright plain, multicolor curtains, striped, with an unusual print, etc. If desired, such an interior detail can be supplemented with pillowcases or a bedspread in a similar ornament or color.

   

   

   

   

   
   
8. Often for the bedroom specific color theme: e.g. olive blue, turquoise, peach colors. It is better to choose curtains not exactly matching the color of the wallpaper, but a few tones darker or lighter, this also applies to all textiles and other details. As a result, a wonderful monochrome interior is created, made in one gamut - it is impossible to make a mistake with the color of the curtains.
9. If during the design of the bedroom it turned out that all pieces of furniture and decoration are multicolored, and it is impossible to choose any one dominant color, then again plain light curtains save it.
10. The bravest can experiment with contrasting shades and combine turquoise with golden, blue with beige, pink with light green and olive with lavender.
11. Please note that all light shades expand the space, therefore small bedroom needs only such tones. If the bedroom has too large dimensions, then you can make it more comfortable with the help of rich colors of curtains: dark blue, green, etc.
12. If you hesitate between several colors, then it is worth exploring the main points of their perception at a subconscious level and how it manifests itself in the interior.
    • So, White color although it is light, it dissolves in the room, yet it is a little aggressive in itself, so it is better to dilute it with elements of other shades: coffee, pink, beige, etc.
    • Shades yellow appropriate in a room where a little sunlight falls, but the main thing is not to overdo it with saturation, since in the bedroom bright colors are not entirely appropriate.
    • Shades of green also very appropriate: this color soothes and relaxes, and cold green will make the southern room not so hot.
    • Turquoise suits the interior of the bedroom in all shades: bright turquoise curtains perfectly complement the spacious room in a classic style, light halftones go well with white, sand, golden, make the bedroom comfortable and cozy.
    • Blue curtains in the bedroom it is better to supplement with warm elements in the interior, and the blue color goes well with white and will fit into the bedroom in a marine style.
    • Bright red often inappropriate for a bedroom, but warm, desaturated sunny Orange Fits perfectly.
13. Do not forget to consider interior style: bedroom in the spirit baroque, prefers the use of an abundance of folds and fringe, so French and Austrian curtains, massive curtains are what you need. Modern minimalist interiors suggest the use of the same minimalistic simple curtains. Bedroom country style Looks great with simple linen curtains or lightweight short floral print curtains.
14. Narrow window in the bedroom You can try to compensate for curtains with a large asymmetric pattern of small length. Another option is to try to find such curtains where the lower part would have color like walls, and the top contrasted.
15. In the world of curtains, as in other directions, there is a fashion. Modern trends can be studied, considered, but if they are not to your liking, then it is better not to take them into account. For example, natural curtains made of cotton and linen, as well as light transparent materials made in delicate bluish, green, and lilac colors, are now in fashion. Also in fashion are creative unusual curtains, handicrafts, geometric ornaments: cage, strip, etc.

    

    

    

    

    
    

Accessories and decor

The presence of curtains suggests the presence of cornice, determine the type of which you need simultaneously with the choice of curtains in the bedroom. So, cornice may have a length equivalent to the length of the window opening, or cover the entire wall with the window. You can choose an option that can automatically open and close the curtains - an option for those who wake up and want to see the first rays of the sun without getting out of bed and without opening the curtains on their own.

You need to decide on mounting mechanism: curtains on grommets that are now popular when opening / closing make a sound that is especially unpleasant when moving along a metal bar. Therefore, it is better to choose curtains that will be mounted on loops - they will not make unnecessary sounds when moving.

To make the curtains in the bedroom more original, you can taste them decorate. So, you can attach flowers, butterflies, shells, garlands, etc. Based on the prevailing interior, you can select those details that will become the most appropriate in your bedroom.

Finally

You should never neglect such a seemingly trifle as the curtains in the bedroom. They can significantly transform even the smallest and modest relaxation room, emphasize all the advantages of the room and become indicators of your good taste. To choose the perfect curtains, consider your own preferences and the tips listed above, which we hope will help you choose the best option.