07.09.2021
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Home renovation always entails a significant investment of time and money. But on the other hand, the most sophisticated design needs regular updating. You can refresh the space, give it brightness or, conversely, peace without radical changes. It is enough to purchase curtains to make the interior sparkle with new colors. In this regard, one of the most successful are universal blue curtains. The noble color is not subject to capricious fashion. It easily fits into a variety of styles, from ascetic minimalism to luxurious classics. Many shades of blue allow you to choose exquisite decor for windows, regardless of the level of illumination or the purpose of the room.
Features of choice
- You should not decorate dark rooms with blue curtains; they will make the room cold and uncomfortable.
- In good lighting, blue can create an atmosphere of freshness and coolness.
- Thanks to light blue curtains, you can visually expand the room.
The photo shows a minimalist bedroom with accent curtains in blue tones, light furniture and light lilac walls.
Restaurants and cafes
In this case, do not overuse the color blue, as experts believe that this particular color can discourage appetite.
But in hotel rooms, light shades of blue will be very useful, as they create an atmosphere of relaxation and relaxation.
Types of curtains
Curtains are an important component of the interior. One of the main signs of choice is the style, of which there are a huge number.
Thread
Such curtains are often also called “rain curtains”. They look like many threads that can be made from metal, plastic, fabric, beads, and also from a variety of other materials at hand. Often such curtains are used to create an accent in the design of a room.
The photo shows a girl’s bedroom, decorated with bright blue thread curtains.
Roman
This is a continuous canvas, the dimensions of which coincide with the dimensions of the window. They can transmit light and be translucent, or, conversely, be dense, depending on the room in which they are located.
The photo shows a teenage room for a boy with Roman blinds on the windows.
Rolled
This type is a straight canvas made of various rigid materials, along the bottom of which there is a weighting material, thanks to which the curtain does not deform. Such curtains can be of different tones and can be decorated with different patterns. They can be used either independently or to create darker lighting in a room.
Tulle
It is a light, transparent fabric. It can be either smooth in texture or made with different drapes.
Blinds
This type is a collection of vertical or horizontal plates connected by a common fastener. The strips can be made of metal, fabric or plastic. They are equipped with a rotating and sliding (vertical plates) or lifting (horizontal plates) mechanism, with the help of which the lighting in the room is adjusted.
Photo curtains
The most common textile type of curtains is in the form of panels or loose curtains. The main advantage of this type of curtains is the ability to create custom-made curtains with a pattern.
Double curtains
The peculiarity of this type is the overlay of two different fabrics one on top of the other. To design double curtains, you can use different color combinations, different densities of fabrics and different textures.
Plain or patterned
Plain textiles for windows are used to moderate the overabundance of accents, bright wallpaper with an eye-catching design. A light curtain without a pattern will lighten a room with too dark walls, a geometric print on the surfaces and a small ceiling.
Light curtains with a blue pattern refresh a poorly lit room with an excess of artificial light. Thick curtains with a large pattern reduce the size of the window and eliminate excess lighting, which is necessary for the bedroom.
Curtain sizes
The choice of curtain length depends on the specific room in which they will be located, and on the features of this room, such as ceiling height, lighting, area.
Short curtains are most often used in the kitchen, since this is where the area is usually small and the room is quite cluttered. Thus, an additional visual effect of an even smaller area is not created.
Unlike the kitchen, in the bedroom, nursery or living room it is better to use long floor-length curtains that will decorate the interior and protect from the penetration of sunlight, allowing you to relax and unwind.
Curtain material
Various materials are used for curtains. Main types: natural fabrics, fabrics of animal origin, synthetics and semi-synthetics.
Fabrics for curtains
Curtains are made of dense materials and have protective and decorative functions. They can be plain or with different patterns.
Blackout
Blackout is a piece of thick textile. A single-layer blackout often serves as fabric protection; a two-layer blackout is usually used to better absorb sunlight. In this case, most often the first layer is black.
Linen
Linen is a natural dense material. Most often used in the manufacture of drapes and simple curtains.
Velvet
Velvet is a fleecy heavy fabric that retains heat well in a room. It creates a solemn atmosphere, which is why it is usually used in a classical style hall.
Satin
Satin is a soft and iridescent fabric. Can be embossed or smooth. Also most often used in the living room or bedroom.
Jacquard
Jacquard fabrics look advantageous on both sides due to the dense weave of the threads. These curtains can be used in different styles and different rooms.
Gozhka
Externally, matting is similar to burlap; it is made using a plain weave of paired threads, resulting in a kind of checkerboard relief. This type of curtain is best used to decorate the kitchen and living room.
Software
This type is most often used for curtains. Soft curtains are soft, smooth and flowing, with matte shades. Look great in many rooms of different styles.
Taffeta
Lightweight material made from natural and artificial threads. The main advantage of this type is that in different lighting conditions the curtain shimmers in different colors.
Fabrics for tulle
With the right tulle you can decorate any interior. The stores offer a large selection of different fabrics, textures and prints.
Veil
Delicate fabric, subject to deformation. Often used in the bedroom or living room.
Organza
The fabric is created by tightly twisting the threads, resulting in a transparent and strong material. This tulle will suit any room.
Kiseya
This type consists of many separately hanging threads. Often used to visually separate different zones from each other.
Types of fastening to the cornice
There are many options for attaching curtains. Let's look at the main ones.
Eyelets
They are usually made of plastic, sometimes of metal, and are rings that cling to the cornice and are sewn into the canvas itself.
Velcro
Only light curtains are held in place with Velcro. One side of it is attached to the curtain, and the other to a special mount on the wall.
Loops
The loops, made of the same material as the curtains, are easy to put on the curtain rod. With the help of such fastening, emphasis is created on the vertical pattern or vertical folds.
Kuliski
Most often, straight curtains are attached in this way. In this case, the entire curtain is equipped with a full-width pocket, which is located in its upper part; it is with the help of it that the curtain is placed on the cornice. This type is suitable for rooms with a simple and unpretentious design.
Braid
The most common use of tape is as curtain tape. It is attached to the inside of the curtains and allows you to adjust their width on the window.
Rings
Fastening curtains on rings is especially popular in the world. This type allows you to choose rings in the style of the room’s interior, and can also simply be hung on a cornice.
Shades of blue
The correct choice of shades of blue curtains guarantees the creation of a harmonious atmosphere in the house.
Dark blue
These colors look good in a large living room or bedroom. They will help create an atmosphere of calm and cleanliness.
The photo shows a classic-style bedroom with dark wallpaper and dark blue curtains.
Bright blue
Bright curtains will look good in a children's room. They are recommended to be combined with bright wallpaper and decor.
Cornflower
In combination with white it can effectively decorate a room in a modern style.
blue
In sunny rooms in the southern part of the apartment, blue shades will give a feeling of freshness. It is also better to use blue tones in small rooms; with the help of such curtains you can visually enlarge the space, look at examples of blue curtains in the interior.
Examples in the interior of rooms
Blue curtains can decorate any room.
In the living room or hall
When using blue curtains in the living room, you need to take into account the side on which the windows face, as well as the dimensions of the room. Dark shades are suitable for a large hall, but in a small room it is better to use blue tones to make the room seem larger.
The photo shows a room in shades of brown, decorated with a light blue ceiling and richer shades of curtains.
To the kitchen
Blue color can reduce appetite, so it is not often used in the kitchen. If the kitchen is made in a marine style, then it is better to hang light blue or bright blue short curtains.
To the bedroom
Blue tones in the bedroom will create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. It is better to use curtains made of thick fabrics that will not allow sunlight to pass through.
The photo shows a bedroom design in a classic style with dark blue curtains and an accent of the same tone on the bed.
To the children's room
For a child's room, a combination of rich blue with any bright color, such as yellow or light green, is suitable. Dark blue curtains in a nautical style will look good in a boy's room.
For the bathroom
If the bathroom has a window, then it is better to use light and airy blue tones, for example, light blue or azure. You can also use a marine theme, the main thing is not to make the room too cold due to the presence of a large number of dark blue shades.
On the loggia
When choosing blue shades of curtains for a loggia, you need to take into account the degree of illumination and the location of the window. For well-lit windows on the south side, rich shades of blue are suitable, which will create a cool atmosphere. For dark loggias, light shades are more suitable.
Living room
The photo shows a good example of using two-color curtains with horizontal stripes.
To choose the right shade of blue curtains for a hall or living room, it is important to take into account not only the location of the window, but also the size of the room. If the area of the room is small, it is advisable not to use dark colors when decorating it. More light shades and a minimum of contrasting combinations - this is the basic rule for visually expanding space.
In a spacious living room, you can play with contrasts (blue and red, for example), and give preference to rich, deep shades of blue.
The color scheme of curtains should be selected in such a way that the already created interior style is not disturbed and its harmony is preserved.
For example, if blue is present on the curtains, there should be other items of this color in the room: furniture, accessories, carpeting, picture frames.
It is not necessary to make the entire room blue, but a moderate predominance of the main color will create the impression of completeness and thoughtfulness of the interior.
One of the options for an elite interior is a living room in blue and gold tones. This is an excellent combination for a room with a palace-style interior. But the “gilding” should not prevail, but only set off the main color, then it will look stylish and not too pompous. For example, you can use gold cord to decorate upholstered furniture and curtains.
Photos of curtains in various styles
Curtains in blue tones can be used in any style of room, you just need to know how to properly combine the curtains with the rest of the furniture and what shade of blue is best to choose.
Provence
Blue curtains will look great in a Provence-style interior, bringing into it an atmosphere of the sea and warmth, and a light, fresh wind. To create balance, it is better to combine them with pastel colors of furniture and accessories.
Modern
A distinctive feature of curtains in a modern style is light or accent colors, monotony, and, as a rule, the absence of bows and ruffles. Therefore, for example, in the living room, rich single-color straight blue curtains in combination with beige furniture, or sky blue curtains surrounded by warm colors will look good.
Classic
If the wallpaper in the room is decorated with patterns, then it is better to use plain blue curtains on the windows. If the wall covering is without a print, then you can decorate the blue curtains with a light geometric pattern. Also, do not forget that it is better to use dark shades in large rooms, and light shades in small ones.
The photo shows a large, bright room with blue-blue curtains along the window, combined with French curtains.
Loft
In the loft style, both light colors, white or beige, and dark ones, such as blue, are used to decorate the window. With this decision, it is better to add textiles or accessories to the room in the same shade as the curtains.
Minimalism
The minimalist style is not characterized by bright colors. Dark blue plain curtains, decorated with a light contrasting pattern or a bright stripe along the top edge, are more suitable.
Options for decorating windows in an apartment
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
For those who are on a diet and passionately want to become slim, experts recommend eating from blue plates and having blue curtains in the dining room interior. This will not only help suppress your appetite, but will also make your kitchen stylish and original.
The design and pattern of the curtains is determined by the style of the room and depends on the color scheme of the walls and furniture. Great combination of blue and white. A snow-white kitchen set, a wide dining table of the same color, white chairs with black trim, blue curtains and a carpet.
It turns out to be an excellent interior solution for the dining room. Comfortable, elegant and tasteful.
Harmony and coziness in the kitchen are ensured by checkered blue-beige curtains and cushions on the seats of the same color.
If you like the color blue and want to maintain a good appetite, add some expressive yellow-orange accessories to the room. For example, a napkin holder, a vase, a set for spices or containers for storing cereals.
Design ideas and patterns for curtains
Curtains in blue tones can be either plain or with a variety of patterns.
Flowers
Curtains with flowers are most often used in modern or country style.
Cities
There are curtains in blue shades with images of various streets and cities. Suitable for teenagers and living rooms.
Strip
Most often, striped curtains are used in children's rooms.
Cell
Checkered curtains look very simple, but at the same time elegant. This type is suitable for both the kitchen and the bedroom or nursery in a modern style.
Stars
One of the most common options for a star pattern is dark blue curtains decorated with various constellations. This composition is best suited for children's rooms.
Gradient
Ombre curtains in blue and white tones with several transitions will look great in a living room with high ceilings, creating an atmosphere of a sea breeze. As a rule, such curtains are not decorated with anything, otherwise their “zest” is lost.
Under jeans
This design option is suitable for teenagers’ rooms; curtains are associated with walks and youth sneakers.
Gzhel
The most common use for curtains with a Gzhel pattern is in a kitchen or office in the same style: white walls with a subtle blue pattern, light furniture, neutral flooring and white and blue curtains.
Pattern combinations
The use of textiles with handmade patterns and embroidery adds pomp to the overall decor and requires simplicity in the selection of furniture. If the room itself is not made in the style of baroque, ancient classics, etc.
In other cases, curtains with cute floral embroidery will fit perfectly in a country bedroom with sky blue walls. Curtains with a similar pattern shown on the wallpaper look bad. So, the interior will look pretentious, tasteless and unnatural.
Combinations with other colors
It is necessary to correctly combine blue shades of curtains with other colors so as not to darken the room or create an energetically heavy atmosphere.
Grey
This combination gives neutrality to blue shades. Suitable for the bedroom, creating an atmosphere of tranquility.
Orange
Orange shades look great with light, sky-colored curtains, creating a calming environment. For a bright design, a combination of sand color with a rich blue tone is better suited.
Gold
The blue and gold color looks very elegant. This combination is often used in classic interiors or retro style.
Beige
This color palette looks elegant, calm and restrained. Blue-beige curtains are suitable for interiors in a classic style.
White
Pair with white to create a simple and fresh interior. For a nautical style, this combination is indispensable. Additional bright colors can be added to accessories and decor.
The photo shows a dining area with a blue carpet, a turquoise ceiling and paintings and white and blue curtains that complement the interior.
Yellow
Combinations of blue and yellow are usually used in country style.
The photo shows a children's room in a modern style with bright paintings and roller blinds in yellow and blue tones.
Bedroom
Interior design experts recommend blue curtains specifically for the bedroom. In this room, a person tunes in to rest, peace, and detachment from problems.
Shades of blue are better than others in helping to achieve a state of inner silence and tranquility.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
When decorating a window in this range, designers advise choosing calm, “diluted” shades. You can combine them with other colors to create:
- Monochrome range - with blue, purple, turquoise.
- Neutral colors - with white, gray, beige.
- Contrasting combination - with yellow, red, orange.
The basic rule for choosing the color of curtains for the bedroom is that nothing hurts the eyes or bothers you. When choosing contrasting colors, it is better to give preference to not too bright shades of yellow.
If you are decorating the entire bedroom interior in blue, it is preferable to choose white (for finishing curtains and bedspreads) and beige for furniture as additional colors.
Blue curtains can look very different. By coming up with a design, choosing shades and type of fabric, you can implement any options, depending on the original plan.
Combination options
Nowadays, combining different curtains is often used to create harmony in a room. Most often, a combination of translucent curtains and thick drapes is used; it allows you to adjust the lighting.
Tulle and curtain
Tulle and curtains are often combined in bedrooms and living rooms. Blue curtains can be paired with yellow tulle to create a bright accent, or white for a calmer atmosphere.
Two-color
When combining curtains of two colors, you need to take into account that these colors should complement each other and be contrasting. One of the shades is chosen as the main one, and the second shades it. For example, turquoise-blue curtains with purple drapes will look beautiful.
Lambrequins
The hall is usually decorated with lambrequins. With their help you can complement the image of the room, enliven the design, and also hide flaws in the ceiling and uneven walls near the window. Curtains with lambrequins in sea green or emerald color will look good.
Combination of different lengths
The length of the curtains is very important; if they are too long, a lot of dust will accumulate on them; if they are too short, they will look awkward. But you can also combine different lengths, for example, a stylish and often used combination is Roman and long curtains. Most often, this combination is found in the living room and bedroom.
With wallpaper
The combination of colors can be either in the same palette, for example, blue curtains and blue wallpaper, or contrasting (dark blue and beige) or complementing each other (turquoise and lilac).
The photo shows a living room with blue curtains and patterned wallpaper.
Furnished
Blue shades of curtains are best combined with furniture of the same palette and pastel tones of wall coverings. For example, a blue sofa, carpet and curtains in combination with beige or white shades of the rest of the furniture will look impressive.
Textile
Curtains, bedspreads, pillows can be plain, different shades or have different colors, while echoing the general motifs in the design.
Variations
Finishing with blue wallpaper is mainly used in spacious rooms, since their dimensions make it possible not to complement it with various accents that “unload” the darkened interior. In other cases, such finishing requires light-colored furniture, bright accents and window treatments that match the color of the existing furniture. This visually expands the space: the room does not seem cramped or darkened.
What curtains are suitable in combination with blue wallpaper in the bedroom - textiles with hand-embroidered Gzhel style.
Decorating windows in similar colors with walls is suitable only for classical interior style, which is characterized by the use of expensive fabrics: velvet, silk, brocade, jacquard. To differentiate similar colors, bright, light furniture in fresh shades, snow-white tulle, and other accents are used.
Curtain decoration options
There are a lot of different curtain decors, the main ones are presented below.
Holders
They can be made of different materials and different shapes, the main thing is that the holders fit into the overall interior of the room. Often their color matches the color of the curtains.
Clamps
Clamps can be purchased at the store or made independently. For example, an old beautiful hairpin can help decorate the interior.
Tiebacks
Tiebacks can be made of beads, twine or fabric, depending on the room in which they are used. According to the color scheme, they can be the same color as the curtains, or in a contrasting color. You can make a pick-up with your own hands from a variety of ribbons offered in stores.
Tassels and fringe
They will complement any curtains and add their own personality to the design. You can use brushes of different colors and change them depending on your mood.
