Design Features
White can be a great background and fill the interior with lightness and brightness.
- White goes well with any shades,
- with light curtains the room will be brighter,
- visually increases the space,
- vertical or horizontal patterns will make the space higher or wider.
What is the best combination with white?
Black and white curtains match the interior with a modern direction.
A fashionable shade of gray will set off the white color and make the curtains a little darker.
A juicy red color will help create an atmosphere of solemnity and celebration in the interior.
A calm combination with green will be associated with fresh greenery.
Beige shades form a calm combination with white, which will decorate a classic and modern interior.
The delicate blue color will add a touch of freshness to the room design.
Pastel pink tone in combination with white color will make the interior delicate and stylish.
A refreshing turquoise tone is suitable for decorating a room in a modern and marine style.
A positive summer shade will make the room light and sunny. White color will soften the bright tone.
A juicy purple tone will suit a stylish modern design. A delicate lilac palette will decorate a classic and Provence style.
Brown and chocolate colors will make the room warm and cozy. White tone will refresh the brown shade.
A cool refreshing combination will suit many directions.
Burgundy does not look as provocative as red, the shade is deeper and darker.
Bright orange will fill the room with rays of sunset and autumn.
Gold will decorate classic, oriental and bohemian styles.
Silver on a white background will shine beautifully and shimmer in the light.
Considering the nature of white, it goes well with any shades from the color palette. Weightless light tulle will look good with dark curtains of any shade. Curtains with a colored curtain rod, for example, purple, will look more original.
Photos in the interior of rooms
Examples of decorating a bedroom with white curtains
A bedroom with light curtains will be airy and bright, lace will add a romantic touch. White can be combined with bedspreads or pillows. You can add color with the help of trim and curtains of a darker shade.
The photo shows a compact loft-style bedroom with a white veil of a simple straight cut.
The photo shows a bedroom in Scandinavian style with white roller blinds.
The photo shows a bedroom in a classic style. The windows are decorated with white tulle curtains and drapes of the same shade.
Dark wallpaper, for example deep green, gray or blue will not create a oppressive feeling thanks to light curtains.
White curtains in the living room
A veil combined with thick curtains will decorate a living room with a classic and modern direction. For the interior of the hall in the loft, minimalism and hi-tech style, straight curtains with a matte surface will be enough, which will contrast with the color of the walls.
The photo shows a living room in a modern style. The interior combines dark olive and white colors.
The photo shows a bright minimalist living room with corner windows.
White curtains in the kitchen
Roman, roller or straight short curtains will be the best choice for the kitchen. The pattern can be repeated in other textile details.
The photo shows a kitchen in the Provence style. The windows are decorated with roller and straight blinds.
Short curtains are a good option for decorating a kitchen. They look harmonious in combination with roller blinds and Roman blinds.
The photo shows a bright kitchen with a window sill converted into a work area. The windows are decorated with short French curtains.
Children’s
Curtains with playful patterns and photo printing will look interesting in the children’s room. Favorite fairy tale characters and various animals will make the room positive.
The photo shows a cozy recreation area with Roman white tulle curtains.
White textiles are often used in the interior of a child’s room, for example, for the Scandinavian style.
In a school-age child’s room, you can use string curtains, but they must be paired with thick curtains.
The photo shows a bright children’s room. The interior is filled with many colorful details.
Balcony and loggia
Neutral white curtains in the balcony interior provide a wide range of options for decorating the window opening. Blinds, roller blinds or Roman blinds will be a convenient option.
Curtain design
White tulle or veil will make the room’s interior incredibly delicate and airy. Looks harmonious with curtains of a different shade. Thick curtains are suitable for Scandinavian, modern, minimalist design.
The direction of the stripes will affect the visual perception of the room. Horizontal stripes will make it wider, and vertical ones will make it higher, and the more contrasting the tone, the more the effect will be emphasized, for example, a combination of black curtains with white. The color of the stripes can echo the overall palette in the interior and emphasize the thematic direction, for example, blue and white stripes in a marine design.
Polka dot curtains will fit well into the interior of a bedroom or a child’s room.
Checkered curtains will successfully decorate children’s and kitchen windows. The color scheme will look good on simple straight-cut curtains that can be decorated with garters.
Patterns and ornaments should reflect the stylistic direction of the room. Monograms and floral patterns are suitable for decorating a classic living room or bedroom. Geometric patterns will decorate a modern or retro room.
The color of the pattern can echo other pieces of furniture or some decorative elements. For example, brown flowers on the curtains and furniture upholstery of the same shade, or juicy red poppies and a painting or stylish figurines. The pattern itself can be repeated in other details: black or gray figures on curtains and sofa cushions or blue shells on the tablecloth and napkins.
White curtains with voluminous flowers will decorate a classic interior, geometric patterns are suitable for a modern direction, and playful patterns are perfect for decorating a child’s room.
Photo printing allows you to apply any image to the fabric, it looks original and impressive. Flowers will decorate the interior of the living room or bedroom, for example, white roses, tulips or orchids on a beige or bright background. For a child’s room, you can use an image of your favorite fairy tale and cartoon characters.
Embroidery will look especially elegant on white linen curtains. It can depict flowers, animals or thematic patterns.
Delicate lace will make the interior incredibly delicate and romantic. Lace is combined with tulle and linen fabric. Openwork elements can be used as decoration and will complete the design.
How to play with it?
String curtains can be decorated with shiny beads, stones and ribbons. To add luxury to the interior, you can choose a white lambrequin decorated with fringe, flounces, ribbons.
Holders are perfect for decorating curtains; they fix the curtain in one position. The shape can be any, depending on the style of the room. Silver or gold holders can be selected for white curtains.
The clips consist of two magnets connected by a ribbon or fishing line. They help to fix the curtain in one position. Magnets are decorated with rhinestones, stones or flowers.
Curtain grabs are textile decorative elements that tie up curtains. It can be in the form of a strip of fabric, twine, belt.
In classic interiors, tassels and fringe are used to decorate curtain fabrics and lambrequins.
Ideas for different styles
A classic will be decorated with a white veil and French curtains, combined with thick curtains. The decor can be grabs or tassels.
A modern interior can be decorated with straight curtains of rich shades or rich texture in combination with a light veil, as well as minimalist Roman or roller blinds.
The photo shows a modern living room with Straight white curtains are combined with roller blinds without overloading the interior.
Airy design with a slight touch of antiquity. Linen or tulle curtains will harmoniously support the Provence theme.
Light design with simple shapes and natural filling. Roller blinds and Roman blinds will look appropriate in a Scandinavian interior.
Country design is complemented by curtains in a cage or with a small floral pattern.
It is difficult to imagine an interior in a marine style without a white and blue combination. Curtains can be decorated with stripes or thematic patterns: shells, skates.
White curtains will make the rough loft style softer and add a touch of tenderness. Straight floor-length curtains or Roman blinds will be a good idea.
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