Curtains in the interior both emphasize the dignity of the room, complement it, and show flaws with the wrong choice of color or design of curtains and non-observance of the general style. There are not as many requirements for living room curtains as for kitchen curtains, but they must be resistant to fading if the room is located on the sunny side.
The choice of curtains for the style of the living room
Curtains on the windows to the living room create their own atmosphere, protect from sunlight and prying eyes. With the same functionality, they are very different and, with the right selection, are suitable for the interior of a living room of different styles.
- Curtains in the living room in a modern style, as a rule, straight and without stickiness in light shades of beige and white, as well as in pastel shades of green, red, purple. The fabric of modern curtains for the living room can be either natural or made according to modernized technologies, the main thing is that it is monochromatic or with large geometry.
- Classic style curtains for the living room combine light tulle and heavy dense curtains. On the one hand, weightless organza lets in daylight, and on the other hand, opaque curtains decorate the wall and protect from prying eyes in the evenings. This is a very practical solution, so by design of curtains for the living room in a classic style Many owners are treated with consistently good taste. Any fabric material and texture are allowed here.
- Provence style curtains for the living room create a sense of the nature and simplicity of the province. Colors should be fresh and vibrant, but not vibrant. The color of ocher and terracotta should be preferred. Provence curtains in the interior of the living room should be exclusively made of natural fabrics: linen, cotton, chintz with floral embroidery, floral elements of bright shades, striped and checkered are acceptable from the drawings. To create Provence, ideally there should be a large window with retractable sashes.
Choosing curtains according to the color of the living room
When choosing the color of the curtains, it is necessary to build on the size of the room, the amount of light in it, the layout and the height of the ceiling.
- Curtains in a gray living room highlight the beauty and style of a neutral steel shade. White in milky and yellow shades will complement the look. Pink, yellow orange and peach will become a bright shade and add light, comfort and softness to the living room interior. The most successful solution for a sunny room will be the choice of blue and lilac curtains in gentle tones, this will refresh the room, and decorative pillows in the color of the curtains will complete the look. A win-win option would be to choose neutral beige, sand and coffee colors of any tone.
- Curtains in the interior of a beige living room should be milky and brown to complement the style of the room, or they can be turquoise, delicate purple, fuchsia to create an expressive accent. Bright textures, satin and velvet will create a vintage style, while transparent and modern fabrics are suitable for modern style, minimalism and high-tech style.
- Curtains in a white living room you can choose any, it depends on the style of the room. White blackout curtains, tapestry curtains with white tulle, brown and coffee curtains, beige and sand curtains are suitable for a classic design. This design will muffle white walls and create coziness. Bright colors (pink, light green, lilac, blue, orange) draw attention to the window opening and make it the main thing in the interior.
Recommendations for choosing the color of curtains for the living room
There are basic rules on how to choose curtains in the living room by color:
- choose the color and shade of curtains depending on the color and texture of the wallpaper (if you choose curtains in the same palette with the wallpaper, then they should be 2-4 tones lighter or darker than the walls);
- the color can match the color of the furniture or the largest item in the interior (sofa or carpet);
- decorating curtains and pillows with one fabric will create a unity of style;
- cold shades (blue, green) are suitable for a small living room and make it visually wider, and warm (orange, red) are more suitable for large rooms (as well as a large pattern);
- cold colors are suitable for rooms on the sunny side, and warm ones will fill the living room interior with light.
Gray curtains in the interior living room create a neutral and expensive look. For a vintage style, curtains with an ornament are suitable, for minimalism they are plain, and a gray baggy fabric is suitable for an eco-style.
Brown curtains in the living room suitable in any shade, will be combined with wooden furniture and floors. It is a versatile tone that does not attract attention, but warms up the interior.
White curtains in the living room create an airy atmosphere if they are made of transparent and translucent materials. They add light, raise the ceiling and are suitable for a small living room. Satin, linen and cotton are good choices for curtains, and drapes and lambrequins will be superfluous.
Black and white curtains in the living room it is better to choose from light fabrics with a floral pattern, stripes, with geometric lines, and then the room will look elegant. They should be combined with the color of furniture and walls, and catchy accents against the background of such curtains will become even brighter.
Interior with black curtains in the living room looks organic only with simple wall colors, without texture and pattern. They should be of good quality fabric and emphasize the existing style of the interior.
Green curtains in the living room soft olive shade will look elegant together with light pleated curtains. Green curtains in a cage are suitable for light walls and creating a rustic style, and bright green curtains will become the main element of the interior.
Lilac curtains in the living room suitable for creating a creative environment. Combines with white and gray walls. Suitable for rooms of any size, and purple curtains in the living room interior can reduce the space, so this tone is better for a room with a bay window.
Turquoise curtains in the interior of the living room work best with furniture or walls of the same color, white furniture, and light carpet. Flying curtains and turquoise lighting will create a unique airy interior.
Red curtains in the interior of the living room create the effect of additional energy. In cherry and wine shades, they are suitable for a large living room, and will complement a small living room in combination with light-colored fabrics.
Burgundy curtains in the living room combined with white and beige walls, but forbidden to combine with blue and purple flowers in different shades. Suitable for spacious rooms with large windows.
Blue curtains in the interior of the living room suitable in a light shade or in combination with white and blue for a small room, and in a spacious living room you can combine velvet blue curtains with a gold garter cord.
Types of curtains in the living room: from tulles to lambrequins
- Light curtains in the living room from threads let in the sun's rays and are decorated with beads, clips, hairpins and beads. Different colors in combination create a composition and complement each other. For the living room, it is better to choose threads from linen and silk.
- Tulle curtains in the living room are a popular window design because of the flowing light fabric, which is easy to wash and attaches to any curtain rod, and the tulle on the eyelets creates even, uniform folds.
- Curtains on grommets in the living room will be the right choice for a living room with a balcony door, which will make it possible to frequently pull back the curtain without deforming it.
- Roman blinds in the living room it is better to choose the classic option to create minimalism, or cascading (with lush folds when opening) for a Provence style interior and light design.
- Curtains in the bay window for the living room they are placed above each window with a separate canvas on a common cornice with limit rings, curtains in the outer corners are common for the entire bay window. Lush curtains with unusual finishes are suitable for the living room.
- Short curtains in the living room suitable for small and narrow rooms. They can be up to the windowsill or even shorter.
- Curtains with a lambrequin in the living room beautifully camouflages all the attachment loops and the wall. They can be both classical and Roman. Lambrequin gives solemnity to the interior, draped with tassels and ribbons, it can be monochromatic or combined. Today, more and more often they use not a soft, but a hard frame lambrequin.
Photo of curtains in the interior of the living room
The photos below show examples of using various options for curtains in the interior of the living room.
Photo 1. Straight curtains 3 tones lighter than the walls and light tulle on the eyelets complement the living room in a modern style.
Photo 2. White classic and roller blinds in light gray design make the living room interior airy and laconic.
Photo 3. The flowing silver fabric emphasizes the richness of the lilac tone, while the white sofa dilutes the riot of colors.
Photo 4. The living room in beige is complemented by classic curtains matching the color of upholstered furniture and create a unity of design.
Photo 5. In the interior of the living room, coffee corduroy curtains 3 tones darker than the walls are complemented by the same fringed lambrequin and look harmonious with the weightless crown.
Photo 6. Solid Roman blinds in a bay window protect the room from excess sun and make the room look larger due to its simplicity of design.
Photo 7. Blue curtains dilute the classic beige living room, while French curtains neutralize the blue.
Photo 8. Thread tulle and thick curtains complement the design of the room, and the chandeliers make the room seem fresh, despite the abundance of brown.
Photo 9. In the living room interior, the bay window is decorated with solid weightless organza and light beige curtains that refresh the black and white accent wall.