Blue is a noble and elegant color. But this does not mean that it can only be used in classic room design. The peculiarity of the blue color is its versatility, so it fits perfectly into modern, modern and sometimes even extravagant design solutions. A striking example of the use of this color can be the use of blue curtains in the interior.
It should be noted that lighter shades can make the room visually larger and more spacious. And dark blue curtains can bring some freshness and coolness to the interior of the room. In this article we will look at the main options for using shades of blue in apartment design, and also determine the most successful combinations of it with other colors.
Features of choice
- You should not decorate dark rooms with blue curtains; they will make the room cold and uncomfortable.
- In good lighting, blue can create an atmosphere of freshness and coolness.
- Thanks to light blue curtains, you can visually expand the room.
The photo shows a minimalist bedroom with accent curtains in blue tones, light furniture and light lilac walls.
Restaurants and cafes
In this case, do not overuse the color blue, as experts believe that this particular color can discourage appetite.
But in hotel rooms, light shades of blue will be very useful, as they create an atmosphere of relaxation and relaxation.
Types of curtains
Curtains are an important component of the interior. One of the main signs of choice is the style, of which there are a huge number.
Thread
Such curtains are often also called “rain curtains”. They look like many threads that can be made from metal, plastic, fabric, beads, and also from a variety of other materials at hand. Often such curtains are used to create an accent in the design of a room.
The photo shows a girl’s bedroom, decorated with bright blue thread curtains.
Roman
This is a continuous canvas, the dimensions of which coincide with the dimensions of the window. They can transmit light and be translucent, or, conversely, be dense, depending on the room in which they are located.
The photo shows a teenage room for a boy with Roman blinds on the windows.
Rolled
This type is a straight canvas made of various rigid materials, along the bottom of which there is a weighting material, thanks to which the curtain does not deform. Such curtains can be of different tones and can be decorated with different patterns. They can be used either independently or to create darker lighting in a room.
Tulle
It is a light, transparent fabric. It can be either smooth in texture or made with different drapes.
Blinds
This type is a collection of vertical or horizontal plates connected by a common fastener. The strips can be made of metal, fabric or plastic. They are equipped with a rotating and sliding (vertical plates) or lifting (horizontal plates) mechanism, with the help of which the lighting in the room is adjusted.
Photo curtains
The most common textile type of curtains is in the form of panels or loose curtains. The main advantage of this type of curtains is the ability to create custom-made curtains with a pattern.
Double curtains
The peculiarity of this type is the overlay of two different fabrics one on top of the other. To design double curtains, you can use different color combinations, different densities of fabrics and different textures.
Curtain sizes
The choice of curtain length depends on the specific room in which they will be located, and on the features of this room, such as ceiling height, lighting, area.
Short curtains are most often used in the kitchen, since this is where the area is usually small and the room is quite cluttered. Thus, an additional visual effect of an even smaller area is not created.
Unlike the kitchen, in the bedroom, nursery or living room it is better to use long floor-length curtains that will decorate the interior and protect from the penetration of sunlight, allowing you to relax and unwind.
Living room
The photo shows a good example of using two-color curtains with horizontal stripes.
To choose the right shade of blue curtains for a hall or living room, it is important to take into account not only the location of the window, but also the size of the room. If the area of the room is small, it is advisable not to use dark colors when decorating it. More light shades and a minimum of contrasting combinations - this is the basic rule for visually expanding space.
In a spacious living room, you can play with contrasts (blue and red, for example), and give preference to rich, deep shades of blue.
The color scheme of curtains should be selected in such a way that the already created interior style is not disturbed and its harmony is preserved.
For example, if blue is present on the curtains, there should be other items of this color in the room: furniture, accessories, carpeting, picture frames.
It is not necessary to make the entire room blue, but a moderate predominance of the main color will create the impression of completeness and thoughtfulness of the interior.
One of the options for an elite interior is a living room in blue and gold tones. This is an excellent combination for a room with a palace-style interior. But the “gilding” should not prevail, but only set off the main color, then it will look stylish and not too pompous. For example, you can use gold cord to decorate upholstered furniture and curtains.
Curtain material
Various materials are used for curtains. Main types: natural fabrics, fabrics of animal origin, synthetics and semi-synthetics.
Fabrics for curtains
Curtains are made of dense materials and have protective and decorative functions. They can be plain or with different patterns.
Blackout
Blackout is a piece of thick textile. A single-layer blackout often serves as fabric protection; a two-layer blackout is usually used to better absorb sunlight. In this case, most often the first layer is black.
Linen
Linen is a natural dense material. Most often used in the manufacture of drapes and simple curtains.
Velvet
Velvet is a fleecy heavy fabric that retains heat well in a room. It creates a solemn atmosphere, which is why it is usually used in a classical style hall.
Satin
Satin is a soft and iridescent fabric. Can be embossed or smooth. Also most often used in the living room or bedroom.
Jacquard
Jacquard fabrics look advantageous on both sides due to the dense weave of the threads. These curtains can be used in different styles and different rooms.
Gozhka
Externally, matting is similar to burlap; it is made using a plain weave of paired threads, resulting in a kind of checkerboard relief. This type of curtain is best used to decorate the kitchen and living room.
Software
This type is most often used for curtains. Soft curtains are soft, smooth and flowing, with matte shades. Look great in many rooms of different styles.
Taffeta
Lightweight material made from natural and artificial threads. The main advantage of this type is that in different lighting conditions the curtain shimmers in different colors.
Fabrics for tulle
With the right tulle you can decorate any interior. The stores offer a large selection of different fabrics, textures and prints.
Veil
Delicate fabric, subject to deformation. Often used in the bedroom or living room.
Organza
The fabric is created by tightly twisting the threads, resulting in a transparent and strong material. This tulle will suit any room.
Kiseya
This type consists of many separately hanging threads. Often used to visually separate different zones from each other.
Types of fastening to the cornice
There are many options for attaching curtains. Let's look at the main ones.
Eyelets
They are usually made of plastic, sometimes of metal, and are rings that cling to the cornice and are sewn into the canvas itself.
Velcro
Only light curtains are held in place with Velcro. One side of it is attached to the curtain, and the other to a special mount on the wall.
Loops
The loops, made of the same material as the curtains, are easy to put on the curtain rod. With the help of such fastening, emphasis is created on the vertical pattern or vertical folds.
Kuliski
Most often, straight curtains are attached in this way. In this case, the entire curtain is equipped with a full-width pocket, which is located in its upper part; it is with the help of it that the curtain is placed on the cornice. This type is suitable for rooms with a simple and unpretentious design.
Braid
The most common use of tape is as curtain tape. It is attached to the inside of the curtains and allows you to adjust their width on the window.
Rings
Fastening curtains on rings is especially popular in the world. This type allows you to choose rings in the style of the room’s interior, and can also simply be hung on a cornice.
Shades of blue
The correct choice of shades of blue curtains guarantees the creation of a harmonious atmosphere in the house.
Dark blue
These colors look good in a large living room or bedroom. They will help create an atmosphere of calm and cleanliness.
The photo shows a classic-style bedroom with dark wallpaper and dark blue curtains.
Bright blue
Bright curtains will look good in a children's room. They are recommended to be combined with bright wallpaper and decor.
Cornflower
In combination with white it can effectively decorate a room in a modern style.
blue
In sunny rooms in the southern part of the apartment, blue shades will give a feeling of freshness. It is also better to use blue tones in small rooms; with the help of such curtains you can visually enlarge the space, look at examples of blue curtains in the interior.
Useful design hacks for a small kitchen:
1. Careful handling of color. You should be careful with rich, active varieties of blue in small rooms: firstly, in a limited space, a bright option will be more striking; secondly, some halftones can visually make an already small kitchen smaller.
2. Dark undertones can expand the space. Many people know about the ability of light shades to visually expand a space, but deep dark shades work in the same way (look at the photo below).
3. The more active the shade, the better the lighting. Otherwise, the tone distortion will be too obvious - and can change the entire atmosphere of the interior.
Examples in the interior of rooms
Blue curtains can decorate any room.
In the living room or hall
When using blue curtains in the living room, you need to take into account the side on which the windows face, as well as the dimensions of the room. Dark shades are suitable for a large hall, but in a small room it is better to use blue tones to make the room seem larger.
The photo shows a room in shades of brown, decorated with a light blue ceiling and richer shades of curtains.
To the kitchen
Blue color can reduce appetite, so it is not often used in the kitchen. If the kitchen is made in a marine style, then it is better to hang light blue or bright blue short curtains.
To the bedroom
Blue tones in the bedroom will create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. It is better to use curtains made of thick fabrics that will not allow sunlight to pass through.
The photo shows a bedroom design in a classic style with dark blue curtains and an accent of the same tone on the bed.
To the children's room
For a child's room, a combination of rich blue with any bright color, such as yellow or light green, is suitable. Dark blue curtains in a nautical style will look good in a boy's room.
For the bathroom
If the bathroom has a window, then it is better to use light and airy blue tones, for example, light blue or azure. You can also use a marine theme, the main thing is not to make the room too cold due to the presence of a large number of dark blue shades.
On the loggia
When choosing blue shades of curtains for a loggia, you need to take into account the degree of illumination and the location of the window. For well-lit windows on the south side, rich shades of blue are suitable, which will create a cool atmosphere. For dark loggias, light shades are more suitable.
Kitchen-living room in blue tones
The trend for combining rooms continues to gain momentum. It is especially difficult to abandon this idea if you have not an apartment, but a house: here you can give free rein to your interior imagination. Or, on the contrary, a modest Khrushchev building, which you logically want to make optically larger by eliminating partitions between zones.
The island layout fits perfectly into the kitchen-living room format. A great combination that always works: a set with blue facades, and a light marble countertop on the island.
If you are not satisfied with blue only in the format of accent spots, then simply paint the walls with it, and then successively add other shades. It is better if one of them is white: it gives an effective contrast and lightens the atmosphere.
An example of combining a kitchen with a living room, where the set has an attractive shade of blue steel. This is an incredible level of organics for stylish modern interiors.
Designer tips
Irina Polyakova
Founder of an interior studio, architect and interior designer. The main area of work is kitchen design
If you like rough textures and industrial motifs in general, then you can design a loft. Of course, no one forces you to lay heavy bricks on the walls in even and not very rows - for this there are special decorative tiles based on gypsum or concrete. The facades on the set can be artificially aged with a special coating to get closer to the canons of the style.
And here is a nice option for arranging a kitchen-living room, where blue appears in several of its temperature “guises” at once: heavenly, sapphire, pale cornflower blue. Of course, accents are harmoniously distributed throughout the space to completely eliminate any intrusiveness.
Photos of curtains in various styles
Curtains in blue tones can be used in any style of room, you just need to know how to properly combine the curtains with the rest of the furniture and what shade of blue is best to choose.
Provence
Blue curtains will look great in a Provence-style interior, bringing into it an atmosphere of the sea and warmth, and a light, fresh wind. To create balance, it is better to combine them with pastel colors of furniture and accessories.
Modern
A distinctive feature of curtains in a modern style is light or accent colors, monotony, and, as a rule, the absence of bows and ruffles. Therefore, for example, in the living room, rich single-color straight blue curtains in combination with beige furniture, or sky blue curtains surrounded by warm colors will look good.
Classic
If the wallpaper in the room is decorated with patterns, then it is better to use plain blue curtains on the windows. If the wall covering is without a print, then you can decorate the blue curtains with a light geometric pattern. Also, do not forget that it is better to use dark shades in large rooms, and light shades in small ones.
The photo shows a large, bright room with blue-blue curtains along the window, combined with French curtains.
Loft
In the loft style, both light colors, white or beige, and dark ones, such as blue, are used to decorate the window. With this decision, it is better to add textiles or accessories to the room in the same shade as the curtains.
Minimalism
The minimalist style is not characterized by bright colors. Dark blue plain curtains, decorated with a light contrasting pattern or a bright stripe along the top edge, are more suitable.
Bottom line
Blue color can be used for interior decoration. It is important not to get carried away with saturated shades. Create a distracting background without overwhelming the room. Try to experiment, thanks to this you will find a unique design solution. The search process is a fun activity that allows you to unleash your creative potential.
Don't forget about additional decorative elements. Parts should not be added immediately, but gradually; if necessary, they can be replaced. The result will definitely please you.
Design ideas and patterns for curtains
Curtains in blue tones can be either plain or with a variety of patterns.
Flowers
Curtains with flowers are most often used in modern or country style.
Cities
There are curtains in blue shades with images of various streets and cities. Suitable for teenagers and living rooms.
Strip
Most often, striped curtains are used in children's rooms.
Cell
Checkered curtains look very simple, but at the same time elegant. This type is suitable for both the kitchen and the bedroom or nursery in a modern style.
Stars
One of the most common options for a star pattern is dark blue curtains decorated with various constellations. This composition is best suited for children's rooms.
Gradient
Ombre curtains in blue and white tones with several transitions will look great in a living room with high ceilings, creating an atmosphere of a sea breeze. As a rule, such curtains are not decorated with anything, otherwise their “zest” is lost.
Under jeans
This design option is suitable for teenagers’ rooms; curtains are associated with walks and youth sneakers.
Gzhel
The most common use for curtains with a Gzhel pattern is in a kitchen or office in the same style: white walls with a subtle blue pattern, light furniture, neutral flooring and white and blue curtains.
Combinations with other colors
It is necessary to correctly combine blue shades of curtains with other colors so as not to darken the room or create an energetically heavy atmosphere.
Grey
This combination gives neutrality to blue shades. Suitable for the bedroom, creating an atmosphere of tranquility.
Orange
Orange shades look great with light, sky-colored curtains, creating a calming environment. For a bright design, a combination of sand color with a rich blue tone is better suited.
Gold
The blue and gold color looks very elegant. This combination is often used in classic interiors or retro style.
Beige
This color palette looks elegant, calm and restrained. Blue-beige curtains are suitable for interiors in a classic style.
White
Pair with white to create a simple and fresh interior. For a nautical style, this combination is indispensable. Additional bright colors can be added to accessories and decor.
The photo shows a dining area with a blue carpet, a turquoise ceiling and paintings and white and blue curtains that complement the interior.
Yellow
Combinations of blue and yellow are usually used in country style.
The photo shows a children's room in a modern style with bright paintings and roller blinds in yellow and blue tones.
Colors and prints of curtains for the kitchen
Usually, when choosing a design option for a kitchen window, they take into account the color of other textiles, as well as the color palette of walls and furniture. The white color scheme for curtains is universal. If there is a lack of natural light, it is recommended to choose warm-colored models.
It looks impressive when the pattern on the curtains is repeated in wallpaper, on furniture facades and in other home textiles. With large drawings you should be careful. It has the ability to influence the perception of space (narrows it).
Models with vertical stripes or diamond prints will help raise the ceiling. If the room is small, then Roman or roller curtains will add visual volume to it.
Classic interiors welcome textiles with traditional patterns - checkered, floral, heraldic.
Combination options
Nowadays, combining different curtains is often used to create harmony in a room. Most often, a combination of translucent curtains and thick drapes is used; it allows you to adjust the lighting.
Tulle and curtain
Tulle and curtains are often combined in bedrooms and living rooms. Blue curtains can be paired with yellow tulle to create a bright accent, or white for a calmer atmosphere.
Two-color
When combining curtains of two colors, you need to take into account that these colors should complement each other and be contrasting. One of the shades is chosen as the main one, and the second shades it. For example, turquoise-blue curtains with purple drapes will look beautiful.
Lambrequins
The hall is usually decorated with lambrequins. With their help you can complement the image of the room, enliven the design, and also hide flaws in the ceiling and uneven walls near the window. Curtains with lambrequins in sea green or emerald color will look good.
Combination of different lengths
The length of the curtains is very important; if they are too long, a lot of dust will accumulate on them; if they are too short, they will look awkward. But you can also combine different lengths, for example, a stylish and often used combination is Roman and long curtains. Most often, this combination is found in the living room and bedroom.
With wallpaper
The combination of colors can be either in the same palette, for example, blue curtains and blue wallpaper, or contrasting (dark blue and beige) or complementing each other (turquoise and lilac).
The photo shows a living room with blue curtains and patterned wallpaper.
Furnished
Blue shades of curtains are best combined with furniture of the same palette and pastel tones of wall coverings. For example, a blue sofa, carpet and curtains in combination with beige or white shades of the rest of the furniture will look impressive.
Textile
Curtains, bedspreads, pillows can be plain, different shades or have different colors, while echoing the general motifs in the design.
Kitchen room
When diet and a healthy lifestyle are familiar to every family member, then blue is used to decorate the kitchen. If you need curtains to match blue wallpaper, then choose blue curtains made of light fabric. Products can have a simple pattern or simply be plain.
Curtain decoration options
There are a lot of different curtain decors, the main ones are presented below.
Holders
They can be made of different materials and different shapes, the main thing is that the holders fit into the overall interior of the room. Often their color matches the color of the curtains.
Clamps
Clamps can be purchased at the store or made independently. For example, an old beautiful hairpin can help decorate the interior.
Tiebacks
Tiebacks can be made of beads, twine or fabric, depending on the room in which they are used. According to the color scheme, they can be the same color as the curtains, or in a contrasting color. You can make a pick-up with your own hands from a variety of ribbons offered in stores.
Tassels and fringe
They will complement any curtains and add their own personality to the design. You can use brushes of different colors and change them depending on your mood.
