Curtains For Living Rooms

Curtains give that coveted touch to any living space and control the lighting and keep you from the eye. Shades to dull light curtains, dramatic to understatement, curtains can make a statement in any space – fabric selection is a great decision, and the impact that it makes on the look and function of a room is staggering.

Choose curtains with accent pillows, rugs and artwork in mind to give a coordinated vibe to your living room. Moreover, the amount of light you must have in the room.

Color
-Align your curtains with the wall color for a shabby-chic effect or get crazy with contrast in big or bright colors. Or neutral colours like white or ivory that work with every kind of furniture.

Tan or earthy green curtains would go well with brown couches and brown décor if your living room has brown furniture and earth tone furnishings. Or if you wanted something a bit more feminine and soothing, gentle blue or pink curtains can also do the trick.

If you decide on a color, try to line them with blackout material so that sunlight won’t get in and light up the room. This will give your room a fuller look and will keep the curtains in their place without moving or fraying over time.

Pattern
Curtains are the perfect way to inject colour and dimension in any room, formal for guests and casual for your own home. Select fabrics that coordinate with throw pillows, accent rugs, or anything else you’ll have in an integrated scheme.

Getting curtains that match your wall color to give a cozy feel. Or even experiment by having curtains that are different shades of the same color to brighten up the room!

Patterns are your best bet if you want to make a big impact with your curtains. The blue printed curtains in this photograph add an interest that offsets the woven surface of the rug and emphasises the Julian Chichester lamp and Porta Romana side table. You can also go for something a little less dramatic but not as plain, by adding pom-poms or fringe trim for little flourishes.

Light Control
Curtains are a great way to give a living room texture, color and design, they cover windows and help you keep in some privacy, add decor style and style.

To keep it chic, match your curtains with the room’s paint color so they are not too noticeable and can’t become a headache. Gray Space Interiors went with a slate blue drapery to go with the walls and accent pillows, and added some throw pillows for interest.

If you are buying patterned curtains, keep their designs small so they don’t dominate your room. That’s why Sister Parish Design’s printed plant-inspired set works so well here along the beach.

Privacy
Curtains are an art form, a way of balancing colours or giving some texture to any room. Curtains can also be used to block out light and control its diffusion – if your living room faces the street, for example, heavier curtains such as velvet or blackout may limit what can be seen from outside.

The curtains are usually floor-length which may look a bit unfinished and disequilibrium in a home. Get inspiration from this living room and place yours so it overpowers crown molding.

Add a little extra functionality and privacy with window treatments of sheers with drapes or valances. This is both a privacy plus insulation feature when your windows are facing streets or get bright sunlight.

Fabric
And curtains aren’t just about light control and privacy, they’re also a must-have decor element that round out the look of any room. Colors, patterns, and textures you like best are your options for best results.

And the colour of the palette has enormous influence on our feelings, too – the colder colours give the feeling of calm and the warm ones provide life and vitality. Blank colours match with most decor styles and vibrant pattern curtains are different from the rest.

To keep it formal and elegant, opt for draped curtains with pleats, valances or swags made of soft fabrics like silk and velvet. For something a little less formal and also more romantic, try puddle curtains with up to six inches of material collapsing on the floor into folds of fabric swathed softly over the whole thing.