Stylish design solutions using blue curtains in the interior

Features of choice

• You shouldn’t decorate dark rooms with blue curtains, they will make the room cold and uncomfortable.
• With good lighting, you can create an atmosphere of freshness and coolness with the help of blue.
• Thanks to light blue curtains, you can visually expand the room.

The photo shows a bedroom in a minimalist style with accent curtains in blue tones, light furniture and light lilac walls.

Types of curtains

Curtains are an important part of the interior. One of the main features of choice is the style, of which there are a huge number.

Thread

Such curtains are often also called “rain”. They look like many threads that can be made of metal, plastic, fabric, beads, as well as from many other improvised means. Often such curtains are used to create an accent in the design of the room.

The photo shows a girl’s bedroom, decorated with bright blue thread curtains.

Roman

This is a solid canvas, the dimensions of which coincide with the dimensions of the window. They can let in light and be translucent, or, on the contrary, be dense, depending on the room they are in.

On photo teenage room for a boy with roman blinds on the windows.

Roller

This type is a straight canvas made of various rigid materials, along the bottom of which there is a weighting agent, thanks to which the curtain does not deform. Such curtains can be of different tones and can be decorated with different patterns. They are used both independently and to create darker lighting in the room.

Tulle

It is a light, transparent fabric. It can be either smooth in texture or made with various draperies.

Blinds

This type is a set of vertical or horizontal plates connected by a common fastener. The strips can be made of metal, fabric or plastic. Equipped with a rotary and sliding (vertical plates) or lifting (horizontal plates) mechanism, with which the lighting in the room is regulated.

Photo curtains

Most often, textile type of curtains in the form of panels or free curtains. The main advantage of this type of curtains is the ability to create curtains with a custom pattern.

Double curtains

The peculiarity of this type is the superposition of two different fabrics one on top of the other. For the design of double curtains, you can use different color combinations, different fabric densities and different textures.

Curtain sizes

The choice of curtain length depends on the 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. This way, the visual effect of an even smaller area is not created.

Unlike the kitchen, in the bedroom, children’s room 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. The main types are: natural fabrics, animal-based fabrics, 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 dense textile. Single-layer blackout often serves to protect the fabric, while double-layer blackout is usually used to better absorb sunlight. In this case, the first layer is most often black.

Linen

Linen is a natural dense material. Most often used in the manufacture of curtains and simple drapes.

Velvet

Velvet is a fleecy heavy fabric that retains heat well in a room. Creates a festive atmosphere, therefore it is usually used in a classical style hall.

Satin

Satin is a soft and iridescent fabric. It can be embossed or smooth. Also most often used in the hall or bedroom.

Jacquard

Jacquard fabrics look good on both sides due to the dense weave of the threads. Such curtains can be used in different styles and different rooms.

Rogozhka

Outwardly, rogozhka looks like burlap, it is made using plain weave of paired threads, resulting in a kind of checkerboard relief. This type of curtains is best used to decorate the kitchen and living room.

Soft

This type is most often used for curtains. Soft curtains are soft, smooth and flowing, have matte shades. They look great in many rooms of different styles.

Taffeta

A lightweight material created from natural and artificial threads. The main advantage of this type is that the curtain shimmers with different colors under different lighting.

Fabrics for tulle

Any interior can be decorated with the right tulle. The stores offer a wide range of different fabrics, textures, and prints.

Veil

A delicate fabric that is prone to deformation. Often used in the bedroom or living room.

Organza

The fabric is created by strongly twisting the threads, which results in a transparent and durable material. This tulle will suit any room.

Kiseya

This type is a multitude of separately hanging threads. Often used to visually separate different zones from each other.

Types of fastening to the cornice

There are many options for fastening curtains. Let’s look at the main ones.

Eyelets

They are usually made of plastic, sometimes of metal, and are rings that are attached to the curtain rod and sewn into the fabric itself.

Velcro

Velcro is used to hold only light curtains. One side is attached to the curtain, and the other to a special mount on the wall.

Loops

Loops, made of the same material as the curtains, are easy to put on the cornice. With the help of such a mount, emphasis is created on the vertical pattern or on the vertical folds.

Drawstrings

Most often, straight curtains are attached in this way. In this case, the entire curtain is equipped with a pocket across the entire width, which is located at the top of it, and it is with its help that the curtain is put on the cornice. This type is suitable for rooms with a simple and unpretentious design.

Tape

The most common use of tape is curtain tape. It is attached to the inside of the curtains and allows you to adjust their width on the window.

Rings

Curtains with rings are especially popular in the world. This type allows you to choose rings to match the interior style of the room, and is also simply hung on the 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 purity.

The photo shows a bedroom in a classic style with dark wallpaper and dark blue curtains.

Bright blue

Bright curtains will look good in a child’s room. They are recommended to be combined with bright wallpaper and decor.

Cornflower blue

In combination with white, it can effectively decorate a room in a modern style.

Blue-light blue

In sunny rooms in the southern part of the apartment, blue shades will add a feeling of freshness. Also, blue tones are better to use in small rooms, with the help of such curtains it will be possible to visually increase the space, look at examples of blue curtains in the interior.

Examples in the interior of rooms

Blue curtains can be used to decorate any room.

In the living room or hall

When using blue curtains in the living room, you need to consider 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 hall in brown tones, decorated with a light blue ceiling and richer shades of curtains.

For the kitchen

Blue can reduce appetite, so it is not often used for the kitchen. If the kitchen is done in a marine style, it is better to hang light blue or bright blue short curtains.

In 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 let in sunlight.

The photo shows a bedroom design in a classic style with dark blue curtains and an accent of the same tone on the bed.

For a children’s room

A combination of rich blue with any bright color, such as yellow or light green, is suitable for a children’s room. Dark blue curtains in a marine style will look good in a boy’s room.

For the bathroom

If there is a window in the bathroom, then it is better to use light and airy tones of blue for it, 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 the loggia, you need to consider 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 an atmosphere of coolness. Light shades are more suitable for dark loggias.

Photos of curtains in different styles

Curtains in blue tones can be used in any style of the room, you just need to know how to properly combine curtains with the rest of the furniture and which shade of blue is better to choose.

Provence

Blue curtains will look great in the interior in the Provence style, bringing to it the atmosphere of the sea and warmth, a light fresh breeze. 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, monochromaticity, and, as a rule, the absence of bows and frills. Therefore, for example, in the living room, rich, single-color straight blue curtains will look good in combination with beige furniture, or sky-blue curtains surrounded by warm colors.

Classic

If the wallpaper in the room is decorated with patterns, then it is better to use single-color 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 ones in small ones.

The photo shows a large bright hall with blue and light blue curtains along the window, combined with French curtains.

Loft

In the loft style, both light colors, white or beige, and dark colors, such as blue, are used to decorate the window. With this solution, it is better to add textiles or accessories of the same shade as the curtains to the room.

Minimalism

Bright colors are not typical for the minimalism style. Dark blue plain curtains decorated with a light contrasting pattern or a bright stripe along the top edge are more suitable.

Design ideas and patterns on curtains

Curtains in blue tones can be either plain or with a variety of patterns.

Flowers

Curtains with flowers are most often used in a modern or country style.

Cities

There are curtains in shades of blue with images of various streets and cities. Suitable for teenagers’ rooms and living rooms.

Strip

Striped curtains are most often used in children’s rooms.

Cage

Cage curtains look very simple, but elegant at the same time. This type is suitable for both the kitchen and the bedroom or children’s room in a modern style.

Stars

One of the common variations of the 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 sea breeze. As a rule, such curtains are not decorated with anything, otherwise their “zest” is lost.

Under denim

This design option is suitable for teenagers’ rooms, the curtains are associated with walks and youth sneakers.

Gzhel

The most common use of curtains with a Gzhel pattern is a kitchen or office in the same style: white walls with a thin blue pattern, light furniture, neutral flooring and white and blue curtains.

Combinations with other colors

It is necessary to correctly combine blue shades of curtains with other colors, so as not to darken the room and not create an energetically heavy atmosphere.

Gray

This combination adds neutrality to blue shades. Suitable for the bedroom, creating an atmosphere of calm.

Orange

Orange shades look great with curtains of light, sky-blue tones, creating a calm atmosphere. For a bright design, a combination of sand color with a rich blue tone is better suited.

Gold

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 and beige curtains are suitable for a classic interior.

White

In combination with white, you can create a simple and fresh interior. For a marine style, this combination is irreplaceable. Additional bright colors can be added in accessories and decor.

The photo shows a dining area with a blue carpet, 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 curtains in yellow and blue tones.

Combination options

Nowadays, a combination of 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. Yellow tulle will suit blue curtains 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 shade sets it off. For example, turquoise-blue curtains with purple drapes will look beautiful.

Lambrequins

Lambrequins are usually used to decorate a hall. They can be used to complement the look of a room, enliven the design, and also hide ceiling flaws and uneven walls near the window. Curtains with lambrequins in sea-green or emerald will look good.

Combination of different lengths

The length of the curtains is very important, if they are too long, then a lot of dust will accumulate on them, too short 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 light blue wallpaper, or contrasting (dark blue and beige) or complementary (turquoise and lilac).

The photo shows a living room with blue curtains and patterned wallpaper.

With furniture

Blue shades of curtains are best combined with furniture of the same palette, and pastel shades of wall coverings. For example, a blue sofa, carpet and curtains will look impressive in combination with beige or white shades of the rest of the furniture.

Textiles

Curtains, bedspreads, pillows can be of a single color, differ in shade or have different colors, while echoing the general motifs in the pattern.

Curtain decoration options

There are a lot of different curtain decor options, the main ones are presented below.

Holders

They can be made of different materials and of 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 either purchased in a store or made by yourself. 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. They can be in the same color as the curtains or in a contrasting color. You can make a curtain tieback yourself from a variety of ribbons available in stores.

Tassels and fringe

They will complement any curtains and add their own individuality to the design. You can use tassels of different colors and change them depending on your mood.