Velvet curtains on the windows: types, combinations, colors of velvet, decor

Interior design features

There are a number of features to consider when designing:

• It is not recommended to use too bright velvet curtains in small rooms, this design will further reduce the space.
• Pastel-colored curtains will be an excellent option for almost any interior.
• Velvet curtains are especially favorably combined with rough indoor finishes, such as brickwork or plaster.

What material is used for curtains?

Velvet is a cotton fiber material that has both natural and synthetic composition. The most popular varieties are:

• corduroy is an artificial, beautiful pile fabric with a velvety surface.
• velor is a durable, rather dense material with a rough surface.
• panne velvet is a fabric with a slightly voluminous pattern, characterized by a unique shine.
• velvet-devore - a material with a transparent base and fleecy patterns.

Types of velvet curtains

There are two main types.

Curtains

Elegantly iridescent products will become a catchy element of the entire interior. Blackout velvet curtains, simple in style, will add luxury and elegance to the room.

In the photo there is a living room and windows with velvet curtains.

Roman curtains

Uniform velvet folds located on Roman blinds look exquisite. However, due to the frequent movement of the structure, such products will very quickly wear out and lose their original appearance.

Pros and cons

Advantages and disadvantages of velvet curtains.

Rooms

Velvet canvases look elegant and solemn, and give the room an original and unique look.

Living room or hall

These curtains will look especially great in spacious living rooms. Bright and light shades will bring festivity to the atmosphere of the room, and curtains in darker colors will elegantly emphasize its status.

The photo shows the interior of the living room velvet curtains on the windows.

Bedroom

Velvet curtains with their softness will create a romantic atmosphere in the room. Curtains on one side of the window will provide maximum light into the bedroom.

In the photo there are velvet curtains on the window in the interior of the bedroom.

Kitchen

For decoration with such curtains, a spacious kitchen with high ceilings and large windows is suitable.Velvet tends to absorb odors, so there must be a very good ventilation system in the room.

In the photo there is a kitchen and a window decorated blue velvet curtains.

Children

Velvet curtains are not recommended for use in a children's room, as these products accumulate a lot of dust. However, the choice of decor for a child's room is always up to the taste preferences of the owner of the house.

On the doors

Velor, corduroy or crinkled velvet curtains on the doorway will perfectly complement the interior and become a spectacular highlight. With the help of such a curtain composition, you can create both austere and soft and relaxing indoor environment.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom and velvet curtains on the doorway.

Curtain colors

To create a holistic interior, it is very important to think over its color scheme as much as possible.

The black

Solid and noble color. Black velvet products bring stability and massiveness to the room.

Green

Various shades of green are also used to decorate rooms. For example, olive, is most often used purposefully in the interior. Swamp creates a surprisingly calm and balanced atmosphere in the room, and light green gives it peace and serenity.

In the photo there are swamp-colored velvet curtains in the interior of the bedroom.

Red

This deep royal color has a special energy and adds drama and inspiration to the space. Burgundy velvet curtains look very impressive and bring gloss and charm to the interior.

Lilac

A mystical yet delicate and elegant color that is perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in the room.

Turquoise

With its rich appearance, it adds the luxury of palace interiors to the room.

Grey

It will bring coolness and sophistication to the room. This multifaceted color works well with other shades and creates harmony in the room.

Beige

Beige velvet curtains look elegant and contribute to a calm and soft interior.

Brown

Deep color that creates a feeling of comfort. The chocolate shade looks expensive, wealthy and respectable and thus brings coziness, comfort and a sense of security to the room.

White

Solemn and smart. Velvet curtains of white or milky shade will add vintage and nobleness to the interior.

Pink

Transforms the room beyond recognition and adds positive and freshness to it. Pink or purple velvet curtains will create the most original curtain combinations.

In the photo there is a living room and pink velvet curtains on the windows.

Blue

The color of the sea. Fills the space with serene coziness and brings noble elegance to the interior.

Blue

Refreshing and enjoyable. Curtains of this color are associated with cleanliness, visually expanding the space in the room, making it deeper and adding a sense of air.

Purple

Expressive, heavy and mysterious. Purple crumpled velvet is perfect for creating an extraordinary and interesting room design.

In the photo there are crumpled velvet curtains in the interior of the living room.

Gold

It evokes associations with wealth and aristocracy, like yellow, it visually enlarges the room and makes it more illuminated. However, a sense of proportion should be observed when using gold.

Design of curtains in various styles

Velvet curtains will certainly become the main element in rooms of different styles.

Modern

For a modern style, plain velvet curtains are suitable, without unnecessary decorations and decor elements. Curtains in dark colors will add pragmatism and severity to the interior.

The photo shows a living room in a modern style and black velvet curtains on the windows.

Oriental

Velvet curtains are simply made for an oriental style. The use of dense, draped canvases in bright and rich colors is especially appropriate here.

Classic

Long velvet curtains that lie on the floor, decorated with hooks, fringes, bugles, mother-of-pearl, pom-poms, lambrequins or tassels, are perfect for this style. Such a curtain composition will fit especially perfectly into the interior.

Curtain decor

Able to give curtains an original, thoughtful and finished look.

• With embroidery.Velvet fabrics with embroidery will give the interior a special individuality. Curtains embroidered with drawings and patterns, monograms or graceful lace look impressive.
• On the eyelets. Velvet curtains look majestic and sophisticated, and such an attachment option as eyelets gives them versatility and severity.
• With tassels. A decorative element such as a brush is used to add solemnity and showiness to the curtains.
• Fringed. Fringe will bring incomparable charm to the design of the curtain ensemble.
• With rhinestones. With the help of sparkling rhinestones, you can further emphasize the curtains and emphasize the sophistication of the velvet fabric.
• With edging. The canvases decorated with neat edging look especially sophisticated.
• Combined. For combination with velvet, satin is best suited. Contrasting double textures in combination look very impressive.

Pictured is a fusion-style living room and velvet curtains on the eyelets.

What is the best to combine with?

Velvet curtains can be perfectly combined with various decorative elements.

Tulle

Velvet curtains go well with lace and glossy or matte solid tulle.

Lambrequin

The classic option for decorating velvet curtains. The combination with a soft or hard bando lambrequin will add luxury, sophistication and status to the atmosphere.

Pickups

Competently selected tie-backs in combination with curtains will add a royal chic to the window opening and the atmosphere as a whole.

Care advice

In order for velvet products not to lose their aesthetic appearance, they should be dry-cleaned at least once a year. Such canvases should be regularly looked after and vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.

How to wash velvet curtains?

Velvet is a rather capricious material, so it must be handled very carefully.

• First you need to turn the garments on the wrong side and fold them so that they do not unfold during the washing process.
• Then select a delicate wash cycle and a water temperature up to 30 ⁰С. The minimum amount of time for washing should be set, otherwise the fabric may deform.
• You need to dry velvet curtains in a horizontal position, spreading them out on a flat surface.

How to iron correctly?

It is recommended to iron cloths made of velvet with great care, strictly in the direction of the pile. It is advisable to steam the curtains from the side of the lining, using a steam generator with a minimum set temperature of up to 100 ⁰С.

Photo gallery

Velvet curtains allow you to decorate the room with special luxury. They are quite a stylish element of decor and bring refined aristocracy and undoubted prosperity to the interior.