Features of interior design

There are a number of features that should be taken into account when decorating:

  • It is not recommended to use too bright velvet curtains in small rooms, such a design will further reduce the space.
  • Pastel-colored curtains will be an excellent option for almost any interior.
  • Velvet curtains are especially advantageous in combination with rough finishing in the room, for example, with brickwork or plaster.

What material is used for curtains?

Velvet is a material made of cotton fiber, which has both natural and synthetic composition. The most popular varieties are:

  • corduroy – artificial, beautiful pile fabric with a velvety surface.
  • velour – durable, fairly dense material with a rough surface.
  • panvelvet – fabric with a slightly voluminous pattern, distinguished by its unique shine.
  • velvet-devore – material with a transparent base and a pile pattern.

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Types of velvet curtains

There are two main types.

Curtains

Elegantly iridescent products will become a striking element of the entire interior. Simple in style blackout velvet curtains will add luxury and elegance to the room.

velvet curtains in the living room interior

The photo shows a living room and windows with velvet curtains.

Roman blinds

Uniform velvet folds located on Roman blinds look exquisite. However, due to the frequent movement of the structure, such products will very quickly wear out and lose their original appearance.

velvet roman blinds in the living room

Pros and cons

Advantages and disadvantages of velvet curtains.

Due to their high density, they have quite good heat and sound insulation.

They perfectly protect the room from sunlight, since they practically do not let in light.

High-quality fabrics are wear-resistant and do not fade in the sun, so they do not lose their original appearance for a long time.

They accumulate dust, so such curtains often have to be clean.

Velvet canvases are quite heavy and can only be attached to very strong cornices.

They are not suitable for all rooms, because they can visually reduce the room and make it heavier.

Rooms

Velvet canvases look elegant and solemn, and give the room an original and unique look.

Living room or hall

Such curtains will look especially magnificent in spacious living rooms. Bright and light shades will add a festive atmosphere to the room, and curtains in darker tones will elegantly emphasize its status.

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The photo shows the living room interior with velvet curtains on the windows.

Bedroom

The velvet curtains with their softness will create a romantic atmosphere in the room. Curtains on one side of the window will provide maximum light into the bedroom.

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The photo shows velvet curtains on the window in the bedroom interior.

Kitchen

A spacious kitchen with high ceilings and large windows is suitable for decoration with such curtains. Velvet tends to absorb odors, so the room must have a very good ventilation system.

velvet curtains in the kitchen interior

The photo shows a kitchen and a window decorated with blue velvet curtains.

Children’s room

Velvet curtains are not recommended for use in a children’s room, as these products accumulate a lot of dust. However, the choice of decor for a child’s room always remains up to the taste preferences of the owner of the house.

velvet curtains in the interior of a child's room

On the doors

Velour, velveteen or crushed velvet curtains on the doorway will perfectly complement the interior and become a spectacular highlight. With the help of such a curtain composition, you can create both a strict and a soft and relaxing atmosphere in the room.

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The photo shows the bedroom interior and velvet curtains on the doorway.

Curtain colors

To create a complete interior, it is very important to think through its color scheme as much as possible.

Black

A solid and noble color. Black velvet products bring stability and massiveness to the room.

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Green

Different shades of green are also used to decorate rooms. For example, olive is most often used in the interior purposefully. Marsh creates a surprisingly calm and balanced atmosphere in the room, and light green gives it peace and serenity.

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In the photo, velvet swamp-colored curtains in the bedroom interior.

Red

This rich royal color has a special energy and adds drama and inspiration to the space. Burgundy velvet curtains look very impressive and bring gloss and charm to the interior.

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Lilac

Mystical, but at the same time gentle and elegant color, which is great for creating a cozy atmosphere in the room.

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Turquoise

With its rich appearance, it adds luxury of palace interiors to the room.

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Gray

Will bring coolness and sophistication to the room. This multifaceted color goes well with other shades and creates harmony in the room.

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Beige

Beige velvet curtains look elegant and help create a calm and soft interior.

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Brown

A deep color that creates a feeling of comfort. The chocolate shade looks expensive, wealthy and respectable, and thus brings coziness, comfort and a sense of security to the room.

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White

Festive and elegant. Velvet curtains of white or milky shade will add vintage and nobleness to the interior.

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Pink

Transforms the room beyond recognition and adds positivity and freshness to it. Pink or purple velvet curtains will allow you to create the most original curtain combinations.

pink velvet curtains in the living room

The photo shows a living room and pink velvet curtains on the windows.

Blue

The color of the sea depths. Fills the space with peaceful coziness and brings noble elegance to the interior.

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Blue

Refreshing and pleasant. Curtains of this color are associated with purity, visually expand the space in the room, make it deeper and add a sense of air.

blue velvet curtains in the living room

Violet

Expressive, heavy and mysterious. Purple crumpled velvet is perfect for creating an unusual and interesting room design.

purple velvet curtains in the living room

The photo shows crumpled velvet curtains in the living room interior.

Gold

It evokes associations with wealth and aristocracy, like yellow, it visually enlarges the room and makes it more illuminated. However, when using gold, a sense of proportion should be observed.

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Curtain designs in different styles

Velvet curtains will certainly become the main element in rooms of different styles.

Modern

For a modern style, plain velvet curtains without unnecessary decorations and decorative elements are suitable. Curtains in dark tones will add pragmatism and severity to the interior.

black velvet curtains in a modern style

The photo shows a living room in a modern style and black velvet curtains on the windows.

Oriental

Velvet curtains are simply made for the oriental style. Here, the use of dense, draped fabrics in bright and rich colors is especially appropriate.

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Classic

Long velvet curtains that lie on the floor, decorated with grabs, fringe, glass beads, mother-of-pearl, pompoms, lambrequins or tassels, are perfect for this style. Such a curtain composition will fit especially well into the interior.

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Curtain decor

Can give curtains an original, thoughtful and finished look.

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  • With embroidery. Velvet fabrics with embroidery will give the interior a special individuality. Curtains embroidered with drawings and patterns, monograms or elegant lace look impressive.
  • With eyelets. Velvet curtains look majestic and elegant, and such a fastening option as eyelets gives them versatility and severity.
  • With tassels. A decorative element such as a brush is used to add solemnity and showiness to curtains.
  • With fringe. Fringe will bring incomparable charm to the design of the curtain ensemble.
  • With rhinestones. With the help of sparkling rhinestones, you can further accentuate the curtains and emphasize the sophistication of the velvet fabric.
  • With piping. Canvases decorated with neat edging look especially sophisticated.
  • Combined. For combination with velvet, satin is best suited. Contrasting double textures look very impressive in combination.

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The photo shows a living room in the fusion style and velvet curtains with eyelets.

What is the best combination?

Velvet curtains go well with various decorative elements.

Tulle

Velvet curtains go well with lace and glossy or matte plain tulle.

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Lambrequin

A classic version of decorating velvet curtains. The combination with a soft or hard bandeau lambrequin will add luxury, sophistication and status to the environment.

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Grabbacks

Properly selected grabbacks in combination with curtains will add royal chic to the window opening and the decor as a whole.

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Care instructions

In order for velvet products not to lose their aesthetic appearance, they should be dry-cleaned at least once a year. Such fabrics need regular care and vacuuming, using a soft brush attachment.

How to wash velvet curtains?

Velvet is quite capricious material, so it must be handled with extreme care.

  • First, you need to turn the items inside out and fold them so that they do not unfold during washing.
  • Then select a delicate wash cycle and a water temperature of up to 30 ⁰С. You should set the minimum amount of time for washing, otherwise the fabric may become deformed.
  • Velvet curtains should be dried horizontally, laid out on a flat surface.

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How to iron correctly?

Velvet fabrics are recommended to be ironed with great care, strictly in the direction of the pile. It is advisable to steam the curtains from the lining side, using a steam generator with a minimum temperature set to 100 ⁰С.

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