When it comes to window decoration, gray curtains can easily be called a “universal soldier.” The richness of shades combined with a variety of fabrics allows you to create an almost endless number of combinations with other interior items. In this article, we'll show you how to make the most of this neutral color and choose curtains for every room.
Color Features
The main advantage of gray is its versatility. It can be dark or light, cold or warm. Thanks to this, it goes well with any shades, complementing them and emphasizing the depth of color.
For rooms with large windows, where there is always a lot of natural light, cool tones are suitable: ash, steel, pewter, charcoal, silver, anthracite, gray.
If the windows face north and there is often not enough sunlight in the room, it is better to choose curtains made of light fabric with a warm undertone: mother-of-pearl, biscuit, quartz, platinum, linen, Coventry, abalone.
If the main task of window textiles is to protect from light, then give preference to dense fabrics and, if necessary, additional roller blinds that do not let the sun's rays through. For example, cotton or satin dark gray curtains will look good in a bedroom interior. The variety of colors allows you to use gray curtains in any room and in all styles: from country to minimalism.
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Advantages of brown and gray plastic windows
December 08, 2020
You've probably already heard about how attractive laminated plastic windows can be. Modern lamination capabilities work real miracles. The “wood” or “stone” options look so natural and authentic that it becomes possible to distinguish lamination from natural material only upon very close examination. But why laminate a plastic frame if you can just install wooden windows? There are several reasons for this.
- Lamination allows you to obtain window structures with a natural texture and shade that will fully preserve the parameters and characteristics of modern plastic windows, including tightness, thermal insulation, sound insulation, etc.
- Laminate film is an additional protection for the window structure, preventing the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, temperature changes, etc.
- In many cases, laminate film looks much more attractive than natural material, which is explained by the careful selection of designer shades, the choice of beautiful texture and the absence of natural flaws.
- You will not have to paint laminate film for many decades, which cannot be said about wooden frames made from natural material.
- Lamination is cheaper than installing modern wooden windows.
- There are no stone windows, but plastic windows can be laminated to look like marble or other natural stone without any problems.
- You can use different lamination options for the inner and outer surfaces of a plastic window, or leave one of the surfaces untouched white.
You can collect at least a dozen more such points, but we think you already understand the whole point. Lamination is a modern, high-tech and preferred way to decorate or “naturalize” your plastic window without losing the benefits that you originally intended. All that remains is to decide what color scheme your plastic windows will be decorated in? When answering this question, you need to focus on the interior design or the color of the building’s facade, trying to achieve the most harmonious result. And then we will look at the options for brown and gray lamination of plastic windows, outlining their features and advantages.
Brown plastic windows
Brown frames, laminated in colors such as “Brown Chestnut”, “Brown Oak” or “Burgundy”, are one of the most presentable, stylish and natural options for plastic windows for both private country houses and multi-storey buildings. These options completely replicate the natural wood texture, which will be compatible with a range of interior styles and facade finishing materials. In the case of country houses, plastic “wood” frames can be used almost everywhere, combining especially effectively with brick or wooden beams. If we talk about the internal lamination of window blocks, then brown frames will create coziness in harmony with wicker furniture, wood panels covering verandas, etc. In multi-storey buildings, brown plastic windows will go well with beige wallpaper, taking into account the style that the furniture will create.
As you can see, brown lamination has the goal of creating a more comfortable and pleasing aesthetic, with an emphasis on environmental trends. It is not surprising that plastic “wood” windows are most often chosen for those cottages that are decorated in country or ethnic style. By the way, in order to install windows with external brown lamination, it is not at all necessary that your facade is also brown. For example, a combination of white trim and dark “wooden” frames will guarantee the façade style aristocratic austerity. Such a contrast does not carry a negative connotation. On the contrary, it attracts attention with its aesthetics and originality. As for the combination of brown PVC windows with cream or beige facade trim, this option will focus on the harmony and balance of the design.
Gray plastic windows
If brown plastic “wood” windows relied on environmentally friendly style, then gray PVC windows, on the contrary, gravitate towards modern design trends, looking high-tech and versatile. When choosing gray shades such as Anthracite Gray or Quartz Grey, you have an important decision to make: either your window frames will be in harmony with the surrounding style, or they will attract the eye with their contrasting beauty.
We would like to note right away that gray shades are more suitable for external lamination, since dark and cold interiors with which they will harmonize are not found very often. But the use of gray facade finishing is found everywhere, which guarantees the possibility of creating aesthetically attractive and balanced “window-wall” combinations. As for the possibility of using gray plastic windows in a contrasting role, this is also not prohibited. The main thing is that the gray laminate film does not conflict with the chosen façade style. For example, if you decide to make your facade a positive green or yellow, a cool gray shade will look inappropriate. But the combination of white/black/brown and gray looks very attractive.
conclusions
We think you can now decide for yourself which PVC window lamination option will be suitable for your home. We are pleased to announce that the production time for OKONTI BRAVO plastic windows with external lamination in the colors “Anthracite grey”, “Brown chestnut”, “Brown oak”, “Burgundy” and “Quartz grey” has been reduced to 4 working days. From now on, you will not have to pay for choosing an individual laminate shade of a plastic frame with increased production times. Beautiful laminated windows will be ready in no time. These orders can also include the possibility of painting mosquito nets and flashings in the colors RAL7001 and RAL7016, which will give the products additional aesthetics and harmony.
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- December 18, 2020
Dubai. Fairy-tale reality made of glass and concrete
Perhaps never before has the method of travel, on which we invite our readers from time to time, been so relevant. This is the only absolutely safe way in all respects, allowing you to get impressions (even if not as vivid as you would like) with a guarantee of preserving not only your health, but also your own finances. You will probably agree that both the first and the second, in the light of today's events taking place in the world, are of paramount value. Moreover, the place where we invite you to go is very prone to the redistribution of money, with incredible speed trying to leave the pockets and cards of travelers.
- December 15, 2020
How to avoid getting into trouble when choosing a window company
Anyone who has ever faced the problem of replacing windows can confirm that there is no shortage of proposals in this regard today. It is worth entering a search query into your computer with the words “window replacement” and you will receive a whole list of window companies that are engaged in solving the stated problem. This list is so impressive that just looking through it will take a lot of time. And if you try to decide on the choice of a company, trying to delve into the information offered on the Internet about each of them, then you risk being left without new windows for a very long time, especially if you do not have a clear idea of the criteria that should be followed during these searches.
- December 04, 2020
What affects the weight of modern plastic windows?
Plastic windows are quite heavy. You can verify this by observing the physical efforts that delivery workers make to carry structures to the customer’s site. It would seem that a structure made of lightweight plastic and glass simply should not weigh too much. In fact, it turns out that the weight of an average PVC window structure can reach 50-60 kilograms. And this is not the limit. In this article we will talk about which components of a plastic window have the greatest impact on its weight. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that most of the elements under consideration are of a type hidden from view. This means that visually you will not be able to determine how much a plastic window weighs. Two identical-looking structures can have completely different weights, differing by tens of kilograms.
- December 01, 2020
Comparison of concealed and conventional PVC window fittings
Recently, customers have begun to pay great attention not only to the functional features of their plastic windows, but also to its aesthetics. It is not surprising that when hidden fittings systems appeared on the market, people immediately showed interest in installing them. In this article, we would like to introduce you to this amazing know-how, talking about the features and advantages of hidden fittings in modern plastic windows, as well as making a small comparison with traditional fittings systems.
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Which fabric to choose
The perception of color is influenced not only by its shade, but also by its texture. Dense or translucent, matte or shiny, rough or flowing - one color will play completely differently on a particular fabric.
If you like a little sparkle, choose mother-of-pearl, silver, pearl shades and matching fabrics: satin, taffeta, acrylic, silk or sequined tulle. Jacquard, cotton, plush, linen and velvet will provide an elegant matte texture. For light curtains, muslin, voile or viscose are suitable.
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Separately, it is worth mentioning blackout roller blinds, which serve to completely darken a room and are often used in bedrooms or sunny rooms, for example, in the living room or kitchen. Blackouts are made from synthetic fabrics with a special light-proof layer. Such curtains, as a rule, are made as inconspicuous as possible - any neutral undertone will do for them.
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Should I say yes to prints?
“For a stylish environment, geometric patterns are more suitable, so look for gray curtains in the interior, painted with broken lines, rhombuses, circles, triangles”
Could gray curtains with a pattern appear, for example, in the interior of a living room? Why not? Textiles may well contain bright and stylish prints.
Stripes always look nice.
For a stylish setting, geometric patterns are more suitable, so look for gray curtains in the interior, painted with broken lines, rhombuses, circles, and triangles.
Want to add romance to your setting? You need curtains with floral prints. Black rosebuds can always “bloom” against the background of bright or light gray curtains, and vice versa.
Animalistic solutions are interesting, such as the color of zebra or leopard skin. They will be an excellent addition to ethno and eco-interiors.
Stylish anthracite window frames - what kind of window sills and ebbs
Remember the classic: “An expensive diamond requires an expensive setting. And a good jeweler"? This is about a beautiful window too. To frame a stylish window with cheap plastic slopes and a simple window sill means to cross out all its beauty.
A decent frame for anthracite windows would be:
Photo: stone window sill + slopes made of decorative brick or stone Photo: brick slopes without finishing and a concrete slab instead of a window sill Photo: premium colored window sill + plastered slopes Photo: stone or colored window sill or tiles around the entire perimeter of the window opening. Please note that the window sill cap does not extend beyond the level of the slope. Cut straight and simple
Photo: the window sill can be the same color as the window or a contrasting one. But it definitely has to be solid. And without the “ears” sticking out on the sides of the window
How to choose the right gray curtain design
This depends on a number of factors. The main ones are the preferences of the owners and the overall interior design of the room. The type of room for which gray curtains are purchased is also important. For example, this option fits perfectly into the balcony space.
However, care should be taken to ensure that the curtains do not take up much space and do not interfere with the opening of the doors. Loggia windows should be framed with short curtains, or shortened vertical or horizontal blinds.
Stylish accessories for anthracite windows
Any stylish look can be ruined by the wrong accessory - this rule works not only in choosing a stylish look in clothes. Windows, especially unusual ones like anthracite, require sophisticated additions - handles and decorative hinge covers.
Photo: you can close unsightly hinges with overlays that match the color of the profile and handle. But the beauty of the window will truly shine if there are no overhead hinges on it. The most successful solution for anthracite windows would be hidden hinges. They are located in the internal parts of the profile and perform their role without attracting unnecessary attention to themselves. Photo: hidden hinges not only do not spoil the appearance, but also prevent blowing The handle is perhaps the most important part of the fittings. At least from a visual perspective.
Photo: the shape of the handle should be ergonomic (i.e., fit nicely in the hand) and harmonize with the handles on furniture and doors *For windows with hidden hinges, choosing a handle is easier because you don’t need to look for linings of the same color.
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In what styles will gray curtains sparkle in a special way?
Strict dark tones of curtains are good for interiors decorated in loft, high-tech, eclectic, modern, and classic styles. Light gray tulles and curtains in the Provence style look great if combined with sand, straw, ocher, and green shades.
Fashionable gray
The design of curtains in this shade is in trend today, but experts advise complementing them, as if “diluted” by a boring palette, in order to make the interior more rich and noble.
Experts recommend choosing gray-blue curtains with lilac tulle for different rooms, regardless of their purpose, and also complementing gray undertones with red, bright yellow, lush green, combining gray with turquoise, gold - in an oriental style.
If you like exclusively gray colors, it is advisable to decorate the windows with light gray curtains. It will highlight the main colors of the room’s design, making the room lighter and more spacious.
Tips for beginning designers
So, what and how to combine gray curtains with?
If the overall interior design is designed in soothing colors, then the window area should refresh the atmosphere. If the room is full of bright objects, the curtains should simply become a background for it.
Without experience in the design field, it is better not to get carried away with window design with overly complex multi-tiered structures, with draperies, lambrequins and other decorative elements. The risk of overdoing it and getting the diametrically opposite effect to the expected is too great. Place accents on furniture or accessories, and leave the window laconic.
As for experiments, you shouldn’t be afraid of them. However, before you put your plans into practice, look through the photos of curtains in a gray interior. This may be helpful.
Consumer interest
A sixty-eight-year-old resident of the village of Batovo in the Leningrad Region entered into an agreement to install plastic windows with an individual entrepreneur and took out a loan of 100 thousand rubles for this business. Guess what happened next? That's right, the elderly woman was left with a loan and no windows.
The issue of creating optimal conditions for a child’s education is at the forefront of September’s problems. Unfortunately, when arranging a room for a schoolchild in the summer, parents pay attention to tables, chairs, lamps, often forgetting to look at the windows, which can become one of the factors of low academic performance. It has been proven that carefully selected glazing with appropriate parameters can increase the comfort of working on homework.
