Red textile elements: types, materials, design and combinations with wallpaper.

Features and recommendations for choosing

A few nuances will help to decorate the house with taste, making it stylish and laconic.

• The intensity of the color depends on the area of the room, the smaller the room, the calmer and lighter the shade of red should be.
• Shades of red are suitable for decorating a room for both girls and men.
• Red curtains will accentuate themselves.
• You should not overload the interior with color, a few red details will be enough.

Types

Roller

Simple and convenient the mechanism is a tube on which the fabric is wound when raised. For convenience, weights are sewn along the bottom edge. Roller blinds are suitable for decorating a kitchen, office, loggia.

Roman

Roman blinds are similar to roller blinds in terms of their operating principle, but they are visually more elegant. The entire length of the fabric is divided into equal segments, with chains or laces running along the edges, fixed along the bottom edge. When raised, the material folds into smooth waves.

Classic long curtains

Classic straight floor-length curtains will decorate the interior in any style. In this case, the color and material will attract attention. Long curtains or tulle are suitable for decorating almost any part of the house.

Short curtains

A good option for kitchen curtains and a child’s room. Dense material, which can be decorated with cute pictures, can be combined with tulle fabric. Short curtains are suitable for the kitchen.

The photo shows a modern kitchen with bright details in red and blue. White furniture visually preserves maximum space.

Thread

Decorative curtains perform the function of zoning the space, without weighing it down. The threads can be of different thicknesses, decorated with glass beads, beads, rhinestones and other decorative elements.

Curtains with lambrequin

Lambrequins are usually used to decorate long curtains, adding elegance to them. They can have different shapes, differ in color from the general range and be complemented by decorative elements, such as tassels or fringe.

Curtains on eyelets

Their main advantage is always smooth waves, which are formed due to the fastening. The fabric is punched with rings at equal distances, which in turn are strung on a curtain rod in the shape of a tube.

Tulle

Tulle looks good both in combination with thick curtains and without any additions. Transparent material does not visually conceal space and gives a feeling of spaciousness.

French

The fabric is divided into equal segments vertically. Tapes sewn into the divisions form equal waves when raised. The curtains look luxurious and voluminous. Suitable for decorating a hall and bedroom.

Fabrics

The overall picture depends on the choice of fabric. Natural non-glossy fabrics are suitable for a modern trend, rich and complex ones will decorate a classic room.

Linen and cotton

Completely natural fabrics consisting of plant materials. The material has a wide range of uses, from scarves and linens to furniture upholstery.

Velour and velvet

Fabrics with a pleasant fleecy texture. They differ in composition and pile length. Due to the unusual texture, the color creates iridescent effects.

Veil

It is a transparent, matte and lightweight fabric. The composition can be made of natural or synthetic materials.

Organza

Unlike veil, organza is a harder material, the surface can be shiny or matte.

The photo shows a living room. Curtains made of matte organza harmonize with an armchair and pillows in red shades.

Rogozhka

Fabric made of natural materials with a unique, easily recognizable weave. Curtains made of burlap will decorate the interior in a marine, modern and eco-style.

Curtain fabrics

They differ in composition and texture, can be plain or have completely different patterns. The fabric also differs in density, satin lets light through, but hides it from the sun’s rays.

• Jacquard is a denser material, has a rich texture.
• Blackout maximally isolates the room from light, convenient to use in home theaters.

The photo shows a bedroom with massive furniture made of natural wood. Red curtains are decorated with tiebacks with tassels.

Combination of different types of curtains

Tulle and curtain

A classic combination of fabrics that will suit both classic and modern designs. Curtains can be complemented with lambrequins, grabs or tassels.

Combination with lambrequin

Curtains complemented with lambrequins are suitable for decorating a classic living room or bedroom. Lambrequins can have a simple straight shape, thus not overloading the overall picture, or make up an unusual complex figure, which will become the main decoration of the room.

Short and long curtains

Long curtains look harmonious with roller, Roman and French curtains. If desired, they can be made lower or raised as much as possible, letting in sunlight.

Plain curtains with curtains with a pattern or ornament

Dense curtains can have a common color scheme and distinctive features in the form of patterns or ornaments. Some interior details can be made of the same color fabric, for example, pillows or bedspreads.

The photo shows a kitchen in beige tones. Long curtains are combined with Roman blinds.

Roman and tulle

Tulle, combined with Roman blinds, softens the overall picture. This combination is suitable for the interior of the kitchen and children’s room.

Color combination

Red and white

One of the best solutions for combining red. White will brighten up a bright shade.

Red and black

A dark combination of colors, it is better to dilute the interior with a light color.

Red and gray

Stylish combination. With a gray tint, the red color does not look so bright.

The photo shows a living room with red elements.

Red and green

The combination of green and red is associated with a flower bud and, despite the bright shades, look harmonious with each other.

Red and beige

Beige softens the shade of red. The combination looks warmer than with white.

Red-brown

A warm and rich combination of shades will decorate an office, living room and bedroom.

Red-blue

A good combination for a modern interior. Blue floral patterns on a dark red background are suitable for a classic room.

Red and yellow

The summer combination of red and yellow will fill the room with warm light.

Red and orange

Autumn colors will envelop the room with warmth.

Red and gold

Gold inclusions in the form of floral patterns will suit a classic interior.

Design curtains

Monochromatic

Monochromatic red or crimson curtains are a good solution for any interior style. You can focus on the unusual cut or texture of the fabric, for example, beautiful burgundy velvet curtains.

Striped

Striped curtains will decorate a modern, classic and marine interior. The combination of red and white looks most advantageous, white “calms” the bright shade of red, while emphasizing it.

Checkered

The classic Scottish check always remains in fashion, it can be present in details, for example, bedspreads on a sofa, pillows, curtains, decorative accessories. The cage can also be of a simple geometric shape, this option is suitable for the kitchen or living room.

With a pattern or ornament

A pattern or ornament can support the general idea of the interior. Thick curtains with an elegant floral pattern will look harmonious in a classic interior, and hieroglyphs will decorate an interior in Asian style.

With a pattern

Playful drawings will decorate the interior of a child’s room. Drawings of flowers in pink-red shades will make the interior delicate, while reflecting the character of the room. For example, poppies or scarlet roses will become a bright accent and can be in harmony with other elements of red.

With photo printing

Curtains with photo printing will become the main object of attention in the room. Technologies allow to recreate any images on textile fabric, forming a large picture.

Decor

Decorative details add a “zest” to the overall picture.

Holders

They are fixed on the walls and slightly hold the fabric in a certain position, if desired, it can be easily straightened. Holders can be almost invisible or, on the contrary, become a decoration.

Clamps

They are two magnets connected by a tape, they fix the curtain in the desired position and at any height. The “caps” of the clips can be decorated with rhinestones, fabric and other textures.

Tiebacks, tassels and fringe

Fabric tiebacks hold the curtains and can be attached to wall holders. Tassels and fringe perform a purely decorative function and can decorate thick fabrics.

What color wallpaper goes with red curtains?

Considering the nature of the color, in the interior of the house red curtains will look more harmonious with a light color of the walls, for example, white, milky, beige. This type of decoration will be the best for rooms with a small area.

Dark wall decoration creates a brutal and discreet interior. This combination is suitable for a room with plenty of natural light.

Styles

The depth of color, material and cut reflect the character and style of the room.

Classic

Red curtains in a classic interior can have either a simple straight shape or an unusual cut. Lambrequins, tassels, fringe, floral patterns and fine fabrics will look appropriate.

Modern

For minimalism and hi-tech styles, plain red curtains of a simple cut are an ideal option. In the living room and bedroom, these can be straight floor-length curtains, and in the kitchen, roller blinds.

Country

Curtains in a red check or with a small pattern are suitable for a rustic style. It is preferable to choose a natural material.

Loft

Brick-red curtains made of a single-color material will support the style. Roller, straight and Roman blinds look harmonious.

The photo shows a loft-style bedroom. Red curtains on eyelets are complemented by transparent roller blinds.

Photos in the interior of rooms

Kitchen

Short red curtains are suitable for the kitchen, for example tulle, thin mesh or with patterns and discreet ornaments. Roman and roller blinds will also look harmonious.

Living room

The living room is the place where you can fully express your ideas. The design of the curtains depends on the total area and stylistic direction of the room. In a small room, simple-cut curtains look more appropriate, in a spacious hall you can use unusual lambrequins or French curtains.

Bedroom

Dense curtains of ruby or red-burgundy color create a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom. Textured fabrics such as jacquard and velvet will give the interior a special chic.

The photo shows a stylish bedroom with thick straight red curtains.

Children’s

In the children’s room, curtains can be decorated with patterns and cheerful pictures. Curtains with photo printing will be an interesting interior solution; thematic images will help the child’s development and decorate the children’s room.

The photo shows a compact children’s room with solid red roman blinds.