The variety of curtains and drapes can represent a real challenge when you decide to decorate your home. Like clothes, they need to be matched with the rest of the room, but their choice also depends on other criteria such as the type of room they will be placed in or the material they are made of.
The first step is to establish the dimensions and fastening systems, after which note down the following tips that will guide you successfully in the store.
How do you match them?
When it comes to matching, the first thing that comes to mind is color. This is important in choosing curtains and drapes, but it's not enough. If you have already chosen your furniture, you can decide on the color of the curtains based on it.
Pay attention to what upholstery the chairs, armchairs or sofas in the room have and choose the same shades or types of prints for the curtain. You can also match it with the textile materials on the bed (bedding, pillows). To make it easier for you, some stores have sets of curtains already matched with bedding.
Speaking of textiles, the rug is also an important guide in choosing curtains. If it has more colors, the curtain can have the main shade, or a darker or lighter shade, if the rug is in a single color.
If you like to make small changes to your home decor often, buy decorative pillows in different combinations each time you want to do this and match them with the curtains.
As mentioned above, matching curtains and drapes is not only done based on color. Choosing the material is very important to be in harmony with the other elements in the room. Try to keep the same line of materials throughout the room or two types that match.
How do you choose them according to the type of room?
We are still talking about materials when we consider the type of room for which you are choosing curtains. The massive, opaque ones with darker shades are suitable for bedrooms. There is an alternative in this case, opting for drapes that will block out light and transparent or light-colored curtains during the day, for a bright room.
For the bedroom, choose simple, soothing shades, avoid prints and harsh colors, unsuitable for such a room intended for rest.
Voluminous and long, curtains should be in the living room. Keep in mind and maintain the style in which you decorated the rest of the room. Being designed for daytime activities, they must allow light to enter, so the material must be transparent, in light colors.
