A window is an indispensable attribute of any structure, allowing natural light to penetrate into the room. In this article we will talk not about the functionality of the window, but its aesthetic component, because in modern home improvement and interior design it is of enormous importance. It is worth noting that wooden windows are now used extremely rarely, but they have been replaced with dignity by plastic models. Moreover, thanks to modern lamination technology, manufacturers have created colored windows, the most popular among which are brown designs that imitate a wooden surface. These are exactly what we will talk about in our article.
The versatility of a black sofa
A black sofa is a chic piece of furniture that easily fits into most interiors.
It can be integrated into a modern minimalist living room, a classic one, even a rustic or Scandinavian style one. With the exception of the romantic, shabby chic style, a black sofa can be a solution for any other style of living room arrangement. Decorate your Italian style living room with black furniture
A black sofa, wardrobe, or coffee table in the same shade of black can give the room a more cozy look. The color of the walls should be gray, and the walls and ceiling should be lighter. Accessories include a white shaggy rug and curtains in dark gray, lilac or dark brown shades, which will complement the stylish and elegant look of the room.
Black sofa in a modern living room
For a modern living room, you can easily choose a black sofa as it is very easy to arrange the rest of the design around it. You can keep the walls white or paint them in brighter shades, which will help you add depth to the room. A black sofa or corner will look just as elegant and stylish against a gray, brown or white wall.
To complete the design, use small bright decorative elements (pink, red, yellow, purple) such as pillows, cheerful pictures, lamps or small chests in which to store small items.
How to Integrate a Black Sofa into a Living Room with Rustic Accents
No matter how black appears, it pairs beautifully with rustic features and trim such as beams, floors or solid wood doors. In addition, a black sofa goes perfectly with the natural stone that characterizes a rustic interior. Real leather is complemented by stone, wood or wrought iron, and for this type of design a black real leather sofa is the ideal choice. The result will be a comfortable and warm interior.
Scandinavian style and black sofa
Choosing a black sofa for a Scandinavian living room may seem strange; Scandinavian style is based on white. However, designers say that a white base is great for adding a black sofa. To complete a Scandinavian design that already has a black sofa, you can choose yellow, green or even a Scandinavian print. Also choose fabrics made from natural fibers, linen blankets or wool rugs.
However, black and white is a duo that never goes out of style and is very popular in 2022. You can place black accessories against a white background and add some bright accents. For example, try a combination of black and white, green and red accents.
How to combine colors?
The easiest way: separate the walls and base. We have already written about it. But this is not the only design solution. Designers also recommend:
For example, the first floor can be beige, and the second floor can be blue. Or the first one is orange, and the second one is beige.
Separate the floors with colors. (photo No. 19)
For example, you can highlight the window area by covering the space above them with other siding. You can make an unobtrusive combination of beige and brown or a more catchy combination of pink and light green (but it’s better to choose pastel shades).
Make inserts in a contrasting color. (photo No. 20)
The classic option is to combine shades of brown. You can also find more original ideas, for example, blue and beige.
Horizontal stripes create a clear geometry. (photo No. 21)
You can also highlight architectural features of the building with color. Or just make inserts of a different color there and in the way you like.
The contrasts highlight the complex geometry. (photo No. 22)
Furniture
The color of the furniture should be contrasting with the wall decoration. Brown apartments can convincingly accommodate white furnishings. Thus, a snow-white bed will gracefully emphasize the attractiveness of cappuccino-colored walls, especially if you use other inclusions of white, for example, in accessories.
A set of graphite colors is also suitable. If you choose the right temperature of gray tone and correctly combine it with suitable shades of brown, you can achieve a stunning effect. No wonder the gray-brown bedroom is valued by designers all over the world. She is loved for her chic appearance and warm atmosphere.
A bedroom with brown furniture always looks luxurious and noble. Almost all furnishings are made of wood or fiberboard. The most commonly used species are oak, beech, and alder.
The most expensive varieties are bog oak and sequoia. Headsets made from them are distinguished by their long service life and external beauty that lasts for decades.
In a bedroom with a brown bed, the focus should be on this piece of furniture. For this reason, you need to choose a model with a spectacular headboard, upholstered in expensive fabric or leather and decorated with forged or carved details.
Used fittings and production technologies
If necessary, plastic windows can be supplemented with brown fittings, which will be similar in color to the shade of the laminated material or profile. The main thing is that the components are made by a trusted manufacturer, since the service life of your window will depend on the quality of the accessories. Today, specialists use modern equipment, as well as very good material, as a result of which you can get really high-quality brown plastic windows. For example, to increase the strength of the structure, craftsmen reinforce plastic with metal.
Peculiarities
Often, a limitation in window design is the impossibility of demolishing walls. This often applies to design in apartment buildings. Often the layout does not even include a sufficiently sized window opening. Sometimes it is completely small, narrow, and its increase is impossible due to the demolition of the load-bearing wall. Less often, the location of the windows becomes a problem, which complicates their design.
Owners of private buildings - dachas, country houses and cottages - have an easier time in this regard. They can design the form during the construction phase. For example, due to the rounded or angular shape of the bay window projection, you can create a special bay window design with windows. In individual residential construction, it is possible to perform non-standard techniques. The windows here can be non-standard, differ in size, color and configuration.
In other cases, they are located between the protrusions, which visually hides the openings and relegates them to the background. You have to think about the design more thoroughly: the more pronounced the protrusion, the less light is scattered around the room. The design in this case should be minimal, but special.
It is important to turn the disadvantages of a structural layout into its advantages, designating them as a highlight of the style.
Material
Manufacturers use both natural (budget cotton and more expensive silk) and synthetic (reliable and affordable polyester) fibers. Most often, for reasons of practicality, threads of different origins are combined in one product.
Under one name “tulle” mesh fabrics with different weaving structures are combined:
- a romantic and delicate veil with a hazy effect that requires careful handling, otherwise, at best, there will be snags, and at worst, the threads will unravel;
- light, thin, minimalist cambric with low wear resistance;
- universal and affordable chiffon, easy to drape and does not lose its properties when washed;
- patterned lace fabric;
- light and breathable mesh with large cells;
- openwork muslin;
- dense and practical muslin, the disadvantage of which is poor breathability;
- beautiful and durable organza that perfectly transmits light and does not fade in the sun;
- transparent but snag-resistant tulle, used mainly for volumetric decoration, as tulle for two windows, for example;
- translucent, matte crepe with a rough, wrinkle-free texture that allows the fabric to drape perfectly;
- a header with characteristic creases that cannot be smoothed out.
The fabric and its texture, along with the design, determine how harmoniously the product will fit in. When using tulle and curtains at the same time, keep in mind that thick and heavy curtains will complement the translucent fabric well.
Blackout
This material appeared on the market not long ago, but quickly gained popularity due to its practicality, wear resistance and beauty.
Residents of areas with long daylight hours and hot climates especially appreciate the ability to completely block the penetration of daylight and heat into their apartments in the summer.
Two windows in the room
The design of a bedroom with two windows will be a little more complicated. It will depend on the location of the openings. If they are located close, then the design of curtains can be one for two windows. At a considerable distance, each opening is decorated separately, preferably in a classic style.
In corner rooms, windows can be located on different walls at an angle to each other. In this case, it is recommended to hang Roman or English curtains, which will let in light and make the bedroom wider.
Curtains with tiebacks or eyelets will look good. And French curtains with transverse gathers will make the design of a bedroom with two windows truly royal.
Types of slope finishing
The decorative and practicality of the finish depends on the material from which the slopes are made. Raw materials should not only be beautiful, but also practical to care for. Brown color does not look appropriate on all surfaces, so designers recommend using 6 popular types.
Plastic panels
Synthetic material is a universal and inexpensive solution that helps you choose the optimal finish for slopes. Plastic does not rot or deform from moisture and, if installed correctly, will last for decades. Raw materials are susceptible to mechanical damage and may crack during shrinkage of a new building.
The material is mounted on the surface of the slope or on a box with insulation. Popular types include:
- PVC. A budget option for finishing the space around the window. Brown color is present, but complex shades cannot be chosen.
- Sandwich. The top of the plastic is covered with 2 protective layers that increase the thermal insulation of the opening. The natural tone and desired texture are obtained using lamination technology.
- Vinyl lining. Beautiful PVC-based material is produced in standard smooth and decorative versions. Each manufacturer has a palette of shades and textures.
White windows with brown plastic slopes look neat and tidy. The raw materials are easy to wash; the natural tone does not fade under the influence of a soap solution. Models that visually and feel reminiscent of stone or wood look very beautiful.
White window with sandwich panels Source vbud.in.ua
Brown color in different rooms
Brown color can be used in any room of the house or apartment. The only rule is that the smaller the area of the room, the lighter the shades you should choose.
The combination of brown in the living room interior
In the largest room of the house, brown shades can be used in unlimited quantities. The main thing is to choose the right tone and decide on its combination with various elements of the room. Against the brown background of the walls, furniture of the same shade will become completely invisible.
Using brown in the bedroom
In the bedroom, this color will promote complete relaxation and restful rest. A small room, completely decorated in different tones of the same color, looks incredibly elegant. White bed linen and ceiling will dilute the brown color.
Brown in the children's room
For children with increased activity, brown can have a calming effect. This is the color of stability, and the child surrounded by it is constantly developing and growing. But it is best to use its individual elements, which can be complemented with active and cheerful tones.
Using brown in the kitchen
A brown kitchen speaks of the respectability of the owners. This color does not provoke overeating and promotes pleasure from the process of eating.
Brown in the bathroom
Materials with a natural brown tone - terracotta tiles, natural stone, brick - will give the interior an environmental focus. The combination of white sanitary ware with dark brown trim looks very stylish.
Prices for plastic brown windows
The cost of brown PVC windows is influenced by the size, number of products, the company producing them, type of construction, as well as the shape of the windows (regular, triangular, arched).
When calculating the cost, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: delivery of windows, measurement work and installation.
You can order or purchase a ready-made brown PVC window, but you can also laminate existing white windows.
Ready-made brown windows typically cost 30% more than standard white ones. Often companies that sell and install windows hold promotions where they install brown windows at the same prices as white ones.
Single window decoration
The most common bedroom option is a room with one window. It is very easy to decorate such a room - there are no restrictions on style and direction. A small window in the bedroom can visually make the room smaller, so it is recommended to use a long curtain rod from wall to wall and straight, light-colored curtains.
You can place the bed near the window in a bedroom of this type in different ways: parallel (in this case you need to maintain a distance of at least 1 m) and perpendicular (the headboard should be near the window). The design of the window opening will look stylish and harmonious if the curtains are combined with the textiles of the bed.
Tulle
The transparent material does not prevent daylight from entering the apartment, but at the same time diffuses it.
Light brown tulle curtains create a unique impression of lightness and airiness in the room. In addition, tulle goes well with other types of curtains.
How to choose black curtains
They can be bought in a store in a ready-made kit, or sewn to order. In any case, the right choice depends on the style and size of the room. Small rooms will “like” translucent, lightweight curtains in “wet asphalt” color. Short curtains for the kitchen can also be like this.
Moreover, it is advisable to choose a set for this room in a light shade, and an even one will also act as decor or finishing. In the living room, bedroom with black curtains, the concentration of this color in the overall interior should not be more than 15%.
If the owners chose to sew curtains from thick fabric, it is necessary to equip the room with lighting fixtures, making sure to illuminate the window area. It is not an option to buy only black curtains; you can find variations of this tone: dark gray, chocolate, anthracite.
Living room with brown curtains
The hall is the first room to greet the brown curtains. Moreover, the latter, contrary to the festive purpose of the thematic space, in most cases look quite simple:
- Sliding product with many vertical folds;
- The composition is both dense and glossy taffeta;
- The color is made in a single copy;
- The cornice is a classic tubular one.
If you want to add luxury, brown curtains in the living room should be made of jacquard or brocade. Most often, such curtains are distinguished by picturesque patterns that are almost invisible from afar.
Another good way to make hall curtains laconic is to use eyelets instead of loops and hooks. Holes for the curtain rod also greatly simplify the operation of curtains. And if straight sliding fabrics still seem boring, one or both curtains can be fitted.
We start from accessories and textiles
If your main goal is to emphasize the presence of beautiful things, then simply paint the walls white and lay a regular wooden floor on the floor.
No more additional decorations needed! Kitchen furniture in this case should also be as natural and discreet as possible: painted or unpainted wood, white plastic.
Not many styles are rich in accessories and textiles.
These are country and ethnic options. There is no point in listing them all; we will consider only a couple of the most popular areas.
Accessories in the Provence style
Accessories in the Provence style include wood painted in blue, blue and green and forged elements painted black.
There is nothing more to add, since the accessories and colors of the curtains are varied and here your task is simply to correctly combine them with each other.
Among them, there should also be something background: for example, textiles (curtains, a tablecloth interspersed with an accent), and other decorative items should contrast with them. There should be little emphasis.
Accessories in the Boho style
But here you can roam to the fullest! Boho is the style of Czech gypsies living in Bohemia.
Everything is appropriate here: walls painted in several colors, and at the same time many incompatible accessories, different textures of furniture and decoration.
In “Boho” it is impossible to overdo it, rather, on the contrary.
If you don't clutter the room enough, it won't look stylish, and the kitchen may just look tacky. But if there is a clear excess in everything, then the look turns out stylish, oddly enough.
In conclusion, I would like to say: combining colors in the kitchen interior is not as difficult as it seemed! We hope you found our selection useful.
Manufacturing process of brown plastic windows
Initially, all plastic profiles are white. The process by which the color changes is called lamination. After custom lamination, the white design turns into brown. In this case, a special film is applied to the window profile using laminating equipment and an adhesive composition. This film is universal, plus it can be of almost any shade and color. The film can be made of metal or wood. Along with its decorative function, it also protects the surface of the PVC profile.
Fabrics for black curtains
Recently, designers have been advising the use of natural fabrics in window decoration. These are linen, cotton, organza, chiffon, satin, burlap, matting, chintz.
Black linen curtains look great in the bedroom, creating a touch of mystery and unsurpassed comfort. By the way, you can also choose a curtain made from natural linen. Modern manufacturers produce the finest linen tulle with lace or translucent type.
In the hall, black curtains made of a cotton-linen mixture will also look excellent. But you can order red and black curtains for the kitchen. Especially if the interior and furniture are made in these colors.
Textiles for dark windows
Decorating a window opening with textiles is a classic interior solution that needs to be approached with the utmost caution. For a black window, you can choose one of the following options:
- Light floor-length tulle in pastel colors (coffee-milk, turquoise or peach).
- Wooden or metal blinds. An original solution would be to use blinds with a monochrome black and white pattern.
- Roman or roller blinds with an original design, for example, an image of a city or landscape.
- Lambrequins - can only be used if the interior is decorated in a classic style.
Double curtains
The design involves the presence of two materials located one on top of the other. This increases the functionality and practicality of curtains.
Note!
- Fashionable curtains: TOP-170 photos and video reviews of fashionable curtains. Selection of curtains for different rooms and styles. Fabric and color options
- Beige curtains: features of beige shades, rules for color combinations. Choosing an interior style for beige curtains. Types of fabric materials (photo + video)
- Turquoise curtains: advantages and disadvantages of turquoise colors. Rules for combining turquoise curtains with interior elements. Selection of fabric materials (photo + video)
At the same time, the combination of brown curtains with a material of a different color or shade gives the entire room exclusivity and elegance.
Provence style
The graceful and elegant interior style, which was named after the sunny French province, is distinguished by refined forms and light pastel shades. It is perfect for both a private house located in the middle of nature and a modern apartment in the city center. Rooms designed in this style give the impression of elegant and cozy spaces.
Living room in Provence styleSource Ciscoexpo.ru
Features of the direction:
- light and pastel colors;
- natural materials and natural textures;
- abundance of wooden parts;
- ceiling beams;
- plant patterns and fresh flowers in pots;
- light textiles and decorative ornaments;
- airy lace;
- a lot of porcelain and ceramics.
Bright colors look out of place in this sophisticated style. Light, muted tones are preferred, as if diluted with water.
White furniture in Provence styleSource Homeli.ru
A white living room in Provence style is an almost ideal solution, because this color suits this trend perfectly. Small rooms will seem lighter and more spacious, and the light finish of the walls and ceiling will act as an excellent backdrop for natural materials. The texture of the wood becomes more expressive among white tones, and the furniture looks much brighter, despite pastel shades.
Warm shades of furniture in Provence styleSource www.pinterest.ru
The bleached, aged wood blends harmoniously with the overall interior design of the white living room. It can be used to decorate the floor and as a material for furniture. To prevent the room from seeming boring and inexpressive, combine a variety of wood textures. Unusual fittings and interesting textiles will help add color to the calm tones of the interior.
Another option for decorating a living room in Provence style is to use light pastel shades. The overall appearance of the room should look very soft and airy; furniture and textiles can give the impression of weightlessness. The general principle is calm and grace. Light azure and green colors are suitable here, reminiscent of flowering meadows and the endless sea of the French province. You can also add warm shades - powder and ash rose. This will make the room more lively and comfortable.
Living room in Provence style with pastel shadesSource Chest of ideas for your home
A white living room should also not give the impression of being completely sterile and lifeless. On the contrary, cream colors and ivory, warm beige and delicate caramel would be appropriate. Cool gray and bluish tones will also not be superfluous in a harmonious interior. The main feature of the style is the use of complex multifaceted colors, which consist of several different shades.
Lamination method
This technology is the most advanced for giving the profile the desired color. The essence is to apply a special acrylic film to the profile, which can have a variety of shades and textures. This method has become widespread in Russia and the West. How is profile painting done by lamination?
First, the white plastic is coated with primer. Next, in a special lamination unit, the acrylic film is firmly fixed to the product. The structure then passes through the pressure rollers and is then removed from the machine.
Advantages of lamination:
- Durability. This coating remains in its original form for at least 15 years.
- Resistance to moisture, high temperatures, dust.
- Mechanical resistance to various damages.
- Possibility of painting on both sides.
Bedroom arrangement
Blackout curtains for the bedroom are best suited; in any home this can be considered an ideal place for such material, which is completely protective and will not allow bright sunlight, which affects normal rest and daytime sleep. Also, now many of us love bright colors in design, and dark-colored fabric will harmonize perfectly with this kind of interior.
It should be noted that black curtains look great if they are combined with beautiful white lambrequins and other decorations, decor and accessories, making the interior atmosphere truly unique and beautiful.
Brown for everyone
When choosing curtains, several criteria should be taken into account:
- Available colors;
- Room illumination;
- Room dimensions.
The modern interior is built according to the principles of smart design: a balance of beauty and functionality. However, such rules can be ignored to some extent in relation to the living room or bedroom. However, everything has its own nuances.
For the kitchen, you cannot hang a veil because of fading and dust; it is better to use synthetic fabrics. Bathroom curtains should not absorb moisture, otherwise they will quickly become unusable. However, who among us does not love beauty that requires sacrifice.
When choosing a curtain design, consider the following several aspects:
- Do not choose dark long brown curtains for a small room with poor lighting.
- Options with lambrequins and other volumetric products require a strong cornice.
- Do not overload the interior with various decorative elements. Choose items that match the curtains in color and style.
- If complete darkness is required, use curtains made of blackout fabric.
Ideas for various rooms
Typically, the design of windows in an apartment or private house depends on the purpose of the room. The center of any home is the living room. It is these windows that need to be given more attention. If curtains are used to decorate them, they should be spectacular.
You shouldn’t use the same design technique in all rooms.
It is important to place accents. For example, you can choose a similar color, but vary the shape or size
In a children's room, windows are often decorated with curtains. Here, the design is subject to the age and gender of the residents, their preferences and the intended design theme. If this space is in the attic, curtains are used less often. They focus on the unusual shape of the window opening and the texture of the frame
It is important to create a special atmosphere for the bedroom. Here, in addition to curtains, they usually use decorative pillows of different textures, decorating the window sill with them
The hallway of a private house can be decorated with stained glass. It looks especially beautiful with an arched opening. You can fill the upper part with a special pattern, repeating it, say, in decorating the kitchen windows. The same technique is appropriate for decorating veranda windows. For balcony windows, a design similar to that used for the door and window leading to the balcony is selected.
The decoration of bay windows looks beautiful. Depending on the chosen style, these can be short double curtains, transparent module curtains, or roller models. The use of curtains to decorate bay windows is also practical. If this area is a relaxation area, a kitchen or a dining room, curtains will make it elegant and hide it from the direct rays of the sun flooding the bay window.
If such a design opens up a beautiful view and opens onto a balcony, it may not be covered with curtains at all. Sometimes double-glazed windows can be quite simple.
To make the ensemble visible, the textile pattern is repeated in the decoration of the furniture, placing it around the bay window under the windows. These can be sofa modules or side tables with roll-out drawers.
Features of window design with a balcony
If you can go out from the bedroom onto a balcony or loggia, then when choosing a suitable design you should take this into account. The design of the curtains should make it possible to swing the door open and leave a passage for a person. A convenient pick-up or magnetic holder can help with this.
You can use blinds, roller blinds or Roman blinds. In this case, a ceiling cornice is better suited, since its height will allow the door to open unhindered.
If the balcony block is decorated with simple curtains, you should pay attention to the fact that the hook devices slide easily through the cells, and the curtain or tulle can be easily moved to the side
Combination of siding color with roof color
The house may not have a basement. And without contrasting inserts. What then should you combine the color of the facade with? That's right, with a roof.
In this case, the same laws apply as described above. The only correction is that the roof is usually dark. Therefore, choose dark options for each color.
If there is a base, the roof can be the same color or a different one, but they must be in harmony with each other.
Roofing of all shades will match white.
For light green - brown, chocolate, dark gray or red.
For beige - almost all dark and rich shades.
The roof and base are matched to match. (photo No. 23)
To yellow - blue, green, chocolate, dark gray, orange or red.
For brown - brown roofing (preferably a tone on tone or a little darker).
For blue - dark blue, brown, chocolate, cherry.
For pink - blue, green, chocolate, cherry, dark gray.
For burgundy - chocolate or burgundy tone on tone.
To green - brown, chocolate, red or gray roofing.
To gray - cherry, dark gray, blue or green.
If two colors were used in the decoration of the facade, then both of them should be combined with the roof. For example, if the facade is pink and light green, then you can choose a dark gray or chocolate roof.
If two colors were used in the decoration of the facade, then both of them should be combined with the roof.
If the facade is yellow and blue, then a dark blue or chocolate roof will look harmonious. You can see other siding and roof color combinations in our photos.
Curtains for the living room: photos of stylish design
The functionality of curtains can be combined with an attractive appearance. Just choose their color and pattern according to the style of the room. However, the basic rule that applies in almost all cases is to ensure the correct length, that is, from ceiling to floor.
The natural quality of drapes is their elegance, making them ideal for classically furnished Art Deco living rooms or period-style rooms. Luxury is emphasized by materials such as:
- velours;
- jacquard;
- velvet.
Oriental embroidered patterns, for example, golden colors, which will add an interesting texture, will also look good.
Combination of siding colors on a house: using a chart
To combine colors, designers use a pie chart (Itten's color circle).
It works in all cases - whether you are choosing clothes, colors for a website, a bedroom, homemade decorations or the facade of a house. Itten's color circle (photo No. 6)
How to combine colors according to the diagram?
Itten's color circle in a straight line (photo No. 7)
Colors that are located on opposite sides of the color wheel are considered complementary.
They create contrasts that are harmonious for our eyes. Itten's color circle next door (photo No. 8)
The combination of 2-3 neighboring colors creates a positive impression - inviting, calm.
We recommend choosing panels of adjacent pastel shades. Such combinations of siding colors when decorating a house will be a win-win option in all cases.
Itten's triangle color circle (photo No. 9)
If you want to use 3 different colors in the decoration, they should be located at the same distance, forming an isosceles triangle.
This combination will look lively and bright, even if you choose pastel shades. Itten's color circle square (photo No. 10)
A similar method is for combining 4 colors. Instead of a triangle, use a square.
