To match the color of the walls

If you have already done the renovation and are finishing with textile design, rely on the color of the surrounding space – in particular, the walls. Use the 60-30-10 color scheme, where 60% will be the main shade, 30% – the additional shade, and 10% – the accent shade.

The curtains should not be the same color as the walls, unless you are aiming to create an “enveloping” interior. A winning solution is to buy fabric a tone or two darker / lighter than the wall covering.

Gray curtains on a gray wall Matching the wallpaper pattern Pink curtains

In harmony with the decoration

If the previous advice seems boring to you, focus on the texture of the facing material. In a room with terracotta brickwork, it is difficult to go wrong with the color of the curtains: plain emerald, burgundy and beige items will do. Also, all basic colors look great against the brick background – white, gray, black.

Snow-white organza perfectly softens the brutality of stone, brick and wood finishes.

Emerald curtains and brick Logs and organza

Under textiles

Combine curtains with sofa cushions – you can sew them from the same fabric as the curtains, diluting them with decorative pillowcases of a different shade and textures.

Curtains can be in harmony with the bedspread, but complete matching of shade and print should be avoided: let the motifs or patterns overlap, creating the illusion of identity. Otherwise, the room risks acquiring a “stamped” look.

Put a blanket on the bed or sofa that repeats one or more shades in the pattern – against the background of walls and furniture in a neutral palette, this is the most economical and effective option, because the blanket and curtains can be changed more often than the color of the walls.

Curtains and bedspread To match the color of the blanket Pillowcases from curtains

Based on the Amount of Light

When decorating a room, pay attention to how much time the sun spends there:

  • If your goal is to make a gloomy dark room lighter, use white colors. They look great in Scandinavian style.
  • If you want to add warmth to the decor, hang beige, yellow or orange curtains.
  • Too much sun? “Cool down” the interior with light blue, blue or mint curtains.
  • If you can’t get enough sleep because of the morning rays hitting the windows or the glow of a street lamp at night, then your option is dark blackout curtains that block out bright light.

White curtains in the living room White curtains in the bedroom

Under beige wallpaper

The most popular wall color is standard beige – it is an excellent background for all natural shades: muted green, gray, milky. Choose a beige-brown range if you don’t want to make a mistake when creating a calm, homey interior.

If your room has a piece of furniture that contrasts with the walls (a carpet, a lamp, an armchair), hang curtains to match it. This strategy works if the walls don’t have a pronounced pattern.

Beige curtains to match beige wallpaper Blue curtains Light green curtains

To match decorative details

In a room with photo wallpaper, focus on their an auxiliary color, not the main one. That is, if a large-scale drawing is made in gray tones, but has elements of pink, choose pink curtains a couple of shades darker or lighter.

If the room is decorated with a painting, painted plates, an unusual lamp – let the curtains support this detail. This way you can combine items into a single composition.

Yellow details Curtains and plates Curtains and painting

Combining with furniture

This is one of the classic combinations, but some rules are still worth following:

  • If there is a lot of upholstered furniture, choose a discreet upholstery pattern and shade of curtains so as not to overload the decor.
  • Combine curtains with a couple of items, not all the upholstered furniture.
  • Let the coloring echo the wooden structures – a wardrobe, a wall unit, a chest of drawers. This will help to tone down the palette if there are bright accents in the decor.

Curtains and upholstery Curtains and table Matching the upholstery

Matching the carpet

Another traditional combination is curtains plus a carpet. A complete repetition of two tones or individual elements of the print is allowed. The second option is preferable if the curtains are monochromatic and the carpet is full of a variety of patterns.

By combining large elements, you create a harmonious and well-thought-out space. If both the carpet and the window frame have a contrasting large pattern, it is better to replace one of the items to avoid visual noise.

Blue curtains and carpet Gray carpet, gray curtains

To suit your mood

Decorate the room in white or light gray tones to change the look of the room as you wish. In this case, all the furnishings should be neutral in color, and the curtains should contrast with them with their saturation.

A bright accent enlivens the decor: this technique is appropriate in a nursery, living room, and kitchen. In the bedroom, it is better to use pastel colors.

Contrasting curtains Blue curtains in a nursery

“Enveloping” strategy

Professionals call such interiors “boxes” – most of the elements in them are designed in one color. Monochrome rooms are very cozy, so this technique is ideal for decorating a bedroom.

If you want originality, decorate the interior in a dark or rich color, choosing curtains in the color of the walls, bedspread and carpet. A more discreet option is a room in beige or gray tones.

In one tone Monotone bedroom

With the help of curtains and their successful combination with the surrounding environment, you can achieve truly spectacular results: make the interior lighter or darker, brighter or calmer, as well as stylish and thoughtful.