Bedroom: what curtains to choose

1. Light – no

The room intended for sleeping should be completely darkened at any time of the day according to one of your wishes, which means that the bedroom needs curtains that do not let in daylight. Often, for this, the curtains are supplied with a special lining, but single-layer curtains made of dense fabric are also suitable. When buying curtains, be sure to check them for light or check this point with the store manager.

By the way, blinds or a roller blind will help to completely darken the room. In this case, the choice of decorative curtains for the bedroom is greatly expanded.

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2. Construction

To make the window look complete even with the curtains open, you cannot do without tulle, which will gently diffuse daylight.

When choosing a curtain rod for a bedroom, consider the number of layers of curtains, as well as the overall style of the interior. In a classic bedroom, a wooden cornice with large geometric tips and heavy curtains intercepted by tassels will be appropriate. From above, the cornice can be draped with a classic lambrequin. For a bedroom decorated in an oriental style, a brass cornice with brocade curtains is more suitable than others; bamboo blinds will save the sunlight. And in a modern interior, you can even do with a plastic cornice, the curtains can be on eyelets or strings.

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3. Colors

Curtains in the bedroom should not be annoying in the first place, so skip the bright, gouge-out colors. Exciting red, as well as orange and canary yellow – no place in the bedroom.

For curtains, choose light pastel shades (beige, blue, peach, mint, pink) or muted dark shades (purple, burgundy, indigo). All natural colors – green, blue, brown – have a pacifying effect on the nervous system.

Nude and powdery shades are extremely relevant this year.

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4. Natural fabrics

In the bedroom, it is better to give up artificial fabrics – they can cause serious allergies. Give preference to XNUMX% natural – cotton, linen, velvet. In an extreme case, blended ones are also suitable – but it is better if their percentage composition is in favor of natural fibers.

In the design of one room, experts recommend using at least 6 types of textiles different in texture, color and pattern. And curtains in the bedroom are no exception. They should not blend in with the walls.

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5. Fashion trends

It is very easy to make a bedroom fashionable – with only curtains. But for this you need to know the main interior trends of 2010 in relation to home textiles.

So, flowers are in the lead, the more of them on the curtains and the larger they are, the better. Roses, peonies, daisies, lilies – choose what is closer to you.

However, you can get by with leaves – plant motifs this year are no less popular, like green.

Another topical motive for curtains in the bedroom – no less environmentally friendly – is birds.

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