Learn how to choose curtains for your rooms as per the colour or the room

It won’t be wrong to say that one of the easiest ways to add style to a boring or an uninteresting room is by playing with its upholstery and drapery. A curtain can have a great impact on the overall interiors of the living space.

If you have a room that has neutral shade walls, choosing bright coloured curtains and upholstery can glamorise it no time. Just on the other hand, if you have a textured wall or a wall paper in your room, stick to plain curtains in neutral shades.

However, there are several other factors other than the colour palette of the room that impact the choice of curtains.

Here are a few things you must consider when you go out to choose curtains for your rooms:

▪     Picking up the right fabric

By choosing the right curtain fabric, there is a lot that you can do with the room.

If your room is sunny, choose a fabric that is durable. For instance, brocades, faux silk, chintzes etc. However, if you love to have natural light in your room, you can maximise it by choosing a sheer fabric that provides natural ventilation to the area.

If you are looking to offer a lot of coverage with your curtains, choose heavy fabrics such as velvet or suede.

Choose blackout curtains to cut down on light and noise in case you stay on a busy street.

▪     Choosing the right colour

You just cannot do it without considering the colour of your room. Also, whether you have a single bed with single bedsheet or a double bed with double bedsheet, the colour of bedsheet has to be taken into consideration while choosing the colour of curtain (or vice-versa).

When going out to buy curtains for your room, make it a point to click a picture of the wall colours.

Now that you have the colour palette of your room, choose curtains with the colour scheme that compliments, coordinates or contrasts with the colour in your room.

It is not necessary at all to match the colour of the curtains with the colour of the walls. You can also choose to match the colour of the curtains with the wallpaper or the fabric of furniture in your room. It can be the fabric used in the headboard of the bed or even the colour of the double or single bed sheets that is often used in the room.

Other than trying to match the colour of the curtains with the walls, you can opt to match the texture. For instance, if you have a couch with cotton slipcovers, you can have a coordinated look by choosing cotton curtains for your room. But then you must choose a colour that is contrasting the colour of the walls.

More than playing with the colours, you can also play with patterns and the prints. Choosing printed or patterned curtains is an instant way to change the vibes of a room or add a fun element to it.

▪     Choosing the right length and lining

Often ignored, both length and lining of a curtain have a huge impact on the final look of the room.

Did you know that you can actually give a false impression of high ceilings in a room by simply choosing curtains in long length?

You can also use the floor-to-ceiling lengths to create a look that is both lavish and powerful. Long curtains that fall on the floor also give a luxurious look to a living area.

If your room gets a lot of sunlight but you have still fallen for a light fabric curtain, consider adding a lining to it to prolong its life and protect its colour.

The Final Word

We have tried sharing the best tips to make your rooms look amazing. After following these suggestions, you will surely notice a positive change around you. Apart from all the above factors, the style of interiors, the size of the room, and the type of impact you are trying to create for your room will also influence your choice of curtains. So, the next time you go out to buy curtains for your room, be sure of what you want!