The blue color of curtains evokes pleasant associations in most people - the distant heights of heaven without the shadow of clouds or the endless, peaceful expanse of the sea in sunny weather. This color of curtains brings peace and awakens pleasant memories. Look at the photos of blue curtains in the interior of various rooms, and you will understand that from such a solution the room benefits in terms of coziness and comfort.
In the interior of a living room, the color scheme of curtains plays one of the main roles. Excess light in a room facing the sunny side can be muffled by curtains of cool shades. If there is a lack of light in the room, then curtains of bright and rich colors will help make it brighter and “warmer”.
Curtains are not an element of furniture that should be ignored. The best design of an apartment can be spoiled by curtains that do not match it, and, conversely, even without repairs and replacement of furniture, only by updating the curtains can you make the living space more comfortable and attractive.
The influence of blue color on humans
The color blue has a calming effect; it has a beneficial effect on a person’s state of mind, mood and well-being. Blue color reduces fatigue and helps to sleep, calms the nervous system, causes a state of relaxation and tranquility, so it is attractive to most people. Reminiscent of the sky and the sea, curtains in blue tones take us back to memory during a vacation or vacation, setting us up for dreams and a positive mood.
The blue color has more than a hundred shades: cornflower blue, cyan, airy sky, azure, turquoise. It is considered a cool color and is better suited for bright rooms that have enough warm sunlight. An important point when creating a design is that in such rooms the tone of the curtains becomes deeper.
Length
This parameter of curtains directly depends on the room in which they will be installed. This indicator may also be affected by:
- The height at which the ceilings are arranged;
- Light level and type;
- Square;
- Its purpose.
Short curtains are preferred when decorating a kitchen. It is there that the square is small, the room is cluttered with various interior items. In other rooms of the home, floor length is used. Such curtains will be able to protect against excess UV rays at the right time.
In which rooms should blue curtains be used?
Blue curtains will perfectly take their place in the interior of any room in a modern apartment:
1. In the case of a living room, the main purpose of which is spending time with family members, friends and guests, the blue color will add airiness and lightness to a “heavy” interior or add solemnity to the atmosphere. However, to create complete comfort, the cold color of the curtains must be compensated. interior items in warm colors.
2. The bedroom is a place of rest and complete relaxation, and light blue curtains fully contribute to this. In addition, the bedroom, as a rule, is usually not a very large room, and the blue color expands the space, makes the room lighter and visually more spacious.
3. Blue color is also excellent for use in a children's room. It develops curiosity in children (both boys and girls), increases their creativity and normalizes the functioning of the children's nervous system.
4. To expand the space of a small kitchen, blue curtains are perfect. The only condition is that the curtain material is not too thick, which will not block the passage of sunlight.
tulle decoration options:
- Tulle on top of curtains
- Blinds and tulle
- Roller blinds for window sashes and tulle
- Roman blind and tulle
Why do we choose tulle on top of curtains ?
Creativity of design
This is still a rather uncommon type of decorating curtains, arousing keen interest among those who strive for something new, not hackneyed and interesting. Praise from guests and the demand to tell you how you did it are guaranteed.
Tulle on top of curtains
Softness and romance
In relation to other solutions, tulle on top of curtains leaves the possibility of decorating with a good filling of the fabric, which gives softness to the interior, while other methods tend to minimalism and office-ness.
Possibility of changing scenery
This option, tulle on top of the curtains , will appeal to those who often change the decor in the house, move furniture, rearrange sofas and flower pots. Swap tulle with curtains, and a new design with new sensations will bring you new emotions.
Important part of the bedroom
Bedroom design is an exciting question for every woman. And in addition to choosing comfortable furniture and a beautiful bedding set, an important issue for any woman is the selection of appropriate curtains. A tastefully decorated window area will add comfort, lift your spirits, and brighten up minor imperfections in the room. In different bedroom interior styles, blue is combined with various muted shades of colors: beige, gray, soft gold and white.
In combination with blue curtains, pillowcases of a similar tone on pillows of various sizes look great. The bedspreads should also have the same color palette, then the bedroom will become much more comfortable.
Tips for choosing
Selection of curtains
The classic version of curtains, familiar to everyone since childhood, consists of two fabrics: transparent tulle or nylon closer to the window, and thick, heavy curtains on the side of the room. A transparent curtain covers the entire window opening, and the porter is open during the day and frames the window, and closed before bed to create twilight.
It's worth remembering a few points:
- Transverse stripes on the fabric visually expand the room, and vertical stripes make the ceilings higher.
- To ensure that the curtains do not appear to be part of the walls and do not deprive the room of windows, they should be of a lighter shade. Bright colors will create a mood, warm colors (red, yellow, pink) will make the room warmer and more comfortable. Cool tones (blue, gray, light blue) will create a feeling of coolness and peace. To create a warm atmosphere, curtains made of dense, heavy fabrics, light and airy - silk, chintz, nylon curtains - are very suitable.
- The frill with which the curtains are trimmed at the top is called a lambrequin. It gives the window a feeling of completeness and a noble appearance. However, if your apartment has low ceilings, the lambrequin can “eat” the window and make it look down to earth. In such a situation, it is better to abandon this detail of window design.
Fabric selection
The fabric is chosen based on the purpose of the curtains. To protect against excess light in a sunny room, dense fabrics are suitable. To prevent bright colors from turning red and fading in the sun, there are special impregnations for fabrics.
If you plan to wash your curtains frequently, choose fabrics that are highly durable and unlined.
The most practical fabrics for curtains are polyester or cotton-polyester fabric. They wash well in a machine at a temperature of 30-40°C. Also among artificial fabrics we can mention viscose - it is easy to wash and, in addition, is fire resistant.
Velvet, linen, cotton can only be cleaned by dry cleaning. Moreover, remember: cotton fades very quickly in the sun, so it is not suitable for sunny rooms, as it very quickly loses its colors and turns pale.
Silk has become a very popular fabric for curtains in recent years. It folds very beautifully and gives the window airiness, but, unfortunately, just like cotton, it fades very quickly, so it needs additional protection. An excellent option is taffeta curtains, it is highly reflective and looks great. Another plus of taffeta is that it is easy to wash.
The most popular of natural fabrics is linen. It is rarely used in its pure form, but with various additives it is very popular. The most common use is linen with lavsan for kitchen curtains. Lavsan gives linen shine and lightness.
Which design is better?
Curtains can be positioned in different ways. They can move apart in different directions - this is the traditional option.
Roller blinds are used mainly to regulate the lighting in a room, just like Roman blinds. Both options move up and down, covering the window to the sill like a blind. The only difference between them is that the former are rolled up, the latter - into an accordion.
An elegant version of French curtains, with the elegant name “marquise”. Most often they can be found in palaces of culture, concert halls and administrative centers. They consist of many horizontal waves and fill the window opening very beautifully. Awnings are made from light, thin materials.
As we have already mentioned, the most popular option remains the option of two pieces of fabric - one dense, closer to the room, and the other thin, closer to the window. Often tulle remains on the window all year round, and thick curtains are hung only for the winter.
Attaching curtains to the cornice
- Curtains are attached in different ways. For example, a grommet is a metal-edged hole at the top of a curtain through which a cornice is threaded. Lately this method has been especially popular.
- Often there are loops and rings attached to curtains with clips.
- Curtains attached with bows to a rod look very elegant.
- An original and interesting solution is to tie the curtains at the window sill level with bows, chains, leather straps or intertwined cord. This will give the curtains beautiful folds and create an elegant window frame.
- The easiest way is to thread the cornice through a seam specially stitched for this purpose at the top of the curtain. The cornice can be attached to the wall with brackets, rings, holders and tips. Mounts can be in the form of balls, leaves, pyramids, snakes or pyramids made of wood, metal or glass.
- Wooden and wrought iron cornices are perfect for the country style. Rope curtain rods are suitable for curtains made from natural fabrics. Classic interiors with awnings and multi-layer draperies are decorated with brass and bronze cornices with original tips.
Lambrequin
This is a decorative element of window design, which is a piece of fabric located horizontally above the curtains. It is usually made from fabric similar to curtains, or lighter in tone. A lambrequin can simply be a straight piece of fabric, or have some unusual shape. It covers the curtains at the top, the cornice and the top wall.
There are the following forms of lambrequins:
- bandeau, lambrequin, made of fabric with a figured or straight edge, on a rigid base. Used to decorate the window of an office, meeting room or any other official institution with a strict interior;
- swag, a soft lambrequin in a semicircle made of beautifully draped fabric. Most often found in palaces and other rooms with a classic interior;
- perekid - the fabric wraps around the cornice and hangs freely at the edges. Despite its obvious simplicity, this method of decorating a window can be very effective and gives excellent results.
And, of course, there are many ways to combine different types of lambrequins. Everything is determined by your imagination and the possibilities of the window and room.
Additional recommendations
Don't forget that woven curtains can be changed yourself, giving them different shapes and adding details. For example, instead of just opening the curtains in the morning, you can tie them up with ribbon in the color of the fabric, or matching cord, scarves with tassels. If just a ribbon seems boring to you, for a bedroom or living room curtains you can pick up the curtain with beads or a chain.
To decorate a window for the holiday, you can use various decorations on clips: butterflies, flowers, snowflakes. The main thing is not to get carried away and decorate the curtains in moderation.
Tulle can serve as a means of updating the window interior simply and easily. Several different types of tulle that match the color of the main curtains can be changed periodically, creating a new effect. For example, soft green in spring, blue or white in winter, yellow or orange in autumn, and white or colored in summer. The options can be very different, depending on your taste.
Any room is a whole world, and the image it creates should give warmth and create a feeling of comfort and coziness. A beautifully designed window plays a big role in the overall interior, so you need to pay special attention to this. Then, even on a gloomy autumn day, entering the room, you will receive a charge of good mood and vigor.
