Selection rules
Black curtains can add charm to the interior if chosen correctly.
- For a small room, you should limit yourself to short curtains made of lightweight material that allows light to pass through.
- Walls, ceilings, furniture should be in light colors.
- The concentration of black color in the room should not exceed 10-15%.
- When choosing dense fabric, additional lighting is necessary.
- Thick black curtains are ideal for sunny rooms.
How to take advantage of black?
We can talk endlessly about the variety of color palettes of fabrics. Let's focus on black, which is considered the least popular. Usually dark colors are used in office decor. They reek of officialdom a mile away. Therefore, black is much less common in the home than, for example, white or blue. However, you can see examples of the use of black in the kitchen, living room and bedroom in the photo.
However, connoisseurs value black for its ability to provoke, or, more precisely, to focus attention on certain interior details.
Therefore, black curtains, when skillfully used in combinations of other colors, can create a feeling of coziness and comfort in the house. But it should be borne in mind that black color is distinguished by its ability to absorb light, a significant part of which will not be able to break through the dark fabric.
Types of curtains
Manufacturers offer a wide range of curtains. They differ in material and design.
Thread
The basis of the curtains are numerous threads of different textures, attached to a common braid. They transmit light well and are used more for decorative purposes.
Roman
The design consists of a cornice with a sheet of fabric that gathers into folds when lifted. The operating principle of Roman blinds is similar to blinds, but they are made of textiles.
The photo shows black Roman blinds on a window with a balcony door. The canvas is divided into sections so as not to obstruct the exit to the balcony.
Rolled
Curtains are a single piece of fabric that is wound onto a shaft when rolled up according to the principle of a paper roll. Raising and lowering is adjusted using a special cord.
Tulle
Curtains are light translucent fabrics. They are made from synthetics with the addition of silk, cotton, etc. The peculiarity of curtains is that they let light into the room and through them everything can be seen outside the window. The black color of the curtains looks great in the bedroom interior.
Blinds
The design consists of a set of planks of different widths. Classic - horizontal blinds with transverse sashes. Horizontal blinds are often chosen in black. It is best to use them in the kitchen in combination with a black set and brown floor.
Photo curtains
Photo curtains mean curtains (textile, Roman, etc.) with a pattern applied to the entire length of the canvas. Most often you can find bright prints on a black background or a classic combination of black and white.
The photo shows curtains with an animal print. A black zebra print is applied to the white base of the curtains, creating a contrasting, eye-catching fabric. As a result, a rather calm interior in beige tones becomes more dynamic, and the proximity to wooden furniture adds colonial-style features to the image of the room.
Double curtains
Curtains consist of two fabrics sewn together from different types of fabric or different textures. The standard model is two canvases of different colors. Usually, companion colors are combined - for black it can be almost any color. The photo below shows an example of double curtains in black, which alternate with silver ones.
Who should choose black curtains?
Black curtains in the interior are perfect for spacious rooms with many sources of artificial light. The thing is that dark color itself absorbs a lot of light and visually reduces space.
But the idea is also good for small rooms: the absorbing effect can be easily smoothed out if you use black fabric for curtains in the form of a frame, and use light white tulle as the basis for decorating the window.
Curtain sizes
The length and width vary depending on the model. For each room, the size is selected individually.
Short
Short curtains have a length up to the windowsill or slightly below. They are mainly used for the dining room, kitchen or loggia.
Long
A classic suitable for any window. There are three types: not reaching the floor, length exactly to the floor and with tails lying on the floor.
Material
When choosing drapes or curtains, it is important to consider the type of fabric. Each material has its own characteristics and looks differently in a particular room.
Fabrics for curtains
Curtain fabric protects the room from sunlight and is used in decoration. They try to match curtain fabrics to the tone of the furniture in a particular interior. Such fabrics are quite heavy and dense, they are distinguished by their beauty and high wear resistance.
Blackout
Made from light-proof material. Black color is suitable for spacious rooms, such as a living room or bedroom.
Linen
Used for children's, living rooms, bedrooms. Linen curtains shrink after washing. The rough texture and heaviness of the material contribute to the formation of beautiful folds.
Velvet
Heavy black curtains fit into the classic style of the interior. The fabric flows beautifully, giving the room an elegant look.
Satin
The material is an interweaving of silk and linen threads. The canvas shines and shimmers, which gives the curtains chic and elegance. Satin curtains with velvet trim look stylish.
Jacquard
Fabric with a convex pattern, often the same color as the canvas, but there are also contrasting options. Curtains look elegant from the back and front sides.
Gozhka
Double-sided material, characterized by a rough texture, looks like rough burlap. Durable fabric does not require special care and retains its shape after cleaning.
Taffeta
Recommended for rooms on the sunny side. Dense material reflects light well. A capricious fabric that requires delicate care.
The photo shows black taffeta curtains. When illuminated from different angles, the fabric acquires a glossy shine, and despite the fact that the curtains are simple, straight and austere, this shiny shimmer creates a spectacular fashion image of the space.
Fabrics for tulle
The main tulle fabrics include voile, organza and muslin. These fabrics have their own characteristics that must be taken into account when choosing.
Veil
Airy translucent material. Makes the room light and airy, adds sophistication. A black veil is often used in modern interiors.
Organza
Translucent, lightweight material. Gathers into large folds. It does not require special care.
Kiseya
A material made from threads hanging from a common braid. Made from cotton, silk and synthetic threads of different textures.
Types of fastening to the cornice
There are different ways to attach curtains. An important point, because the wrong choice will ruin the interior and lead to difficulties in using curtains. It is necessary to take into account the density of the material and the frequency of use of curtains for their intended purpose.
Eyelets
Recommended if you plan to actively use curtains. The eyelets are suitable for any room, the canvases can be easily moved and moved apart. Silver or bronze eyelets go harmoniously with black curtains.
Velcro
Textile Velcro consists of two parts. One is attached to the cornice, the second is sewn to the curtain. Some Velcro are attached directly to the wall or to plastic windows.
Loops
They are made from any fabric, often from the same material as curtains. They are attached to curtains in different ways: with ribbons, buttons, buttons. On some curtain models, loops are sewn on by default. The mount is suitable for any room and can become a stylish interior decoration.
Kuliski
The easiest way to attach curtains. It involves attaching the fabric directly to the cornice using a stitched drawstring pocket.
Braid
Another name is curtain tape. Universal fastening, suitable for thick curtains and tulle curtains. It is attached to the wrong side and adjusts the width of the fabric.
Rings
Easy to use, available in any color and design to suit a specific interior style. The canvases move freely. If the rings are sewn to the curtain, the curtains are removed with fastenings for changing or washing.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Due to their versatility, black curtains can be hung in any room. The main thing is to choose canvases for their intended purpose in accordance with the type of room.
In the living room or hall
Black curtains in the living room interior look strict and elegant. The hall needs to be supplemented with black or dark gray furniture. You can choose a sofa and armchairs in bright colors, but without going overboard.
The photo shows black curtains in the living room, a simple and original design solution: a neutral black canvas in natural light becomes one of the decorations of the room thanks to the floral pattern that looks expressive on the translucent fabric.
To the kitchen
If you really want to brighten up your kitchen with dark tones, you should opt for short black curtains or long transparent curtains. Light colors are preferable for walls and furniture.
The most popular and practical models for the kitchen are roller blinds or Roman blinds; such curtains are easy to roll up and the black color does not burden the interior during the daytime.
To the bedroom
The purpose of the room itself lends itself to an atmosphere of twilight. Therefore, black curtains in the bedroom will serve not only a decorative purpose, but also a functional one. It is advisable to choose dense fabrics: blackout, jacquard or silk. The interior will be complemented by black furniture, a bedspread, a carpet or other elements.
To the children's room
Black curtains in a children's room are a bold decision. For curtains, you can choose a cornice and a lamp in the appropriate style.
In the bathroom
A black curtain looks stylish in the bathroom. Light walls will dilute the interior.
In the office
Black curtains create an ideal work environment. In the office, you should give preference to blinds or fabrics that completely do not transmit light.
Interior styles where black curtains are appropriate
Black, as the main color, is a rare guest in a modern interior; sometimes it is a necessary measure. For example, there are various phobias, photophobia, eye allergies to sunlight and other “special” cases. Someone, fascinated by the EMO or Goth subcultures, would not mind turning their room into an extravagant haven for like-minded people.
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Black and red curtains or textiles of suitable colors cannot always be found in the nearest salon or department of interior and furniture fabrics. But whoever is looking, as we know, will find what he needs - in a specialized catalog for his own interior style.
- Gothic. A historical style that has found a modern reinterpretation in the homes of lovers of mysticism and fantasy. The black and white “checkerboard” marble floor, characteristic of the style, curves, high ceilings and narrow windows with wrought iron grilles can be complemented with transparent black tulle. A denser option is also possible - draperies selected from above, falling down when remotely controlled.
— Minimalism in black and white colors is almost a classic, used to decorate expensive apartments and hotels. There shouldn’t be anything superfluous here, everything is concise and functional, it even seems like something is missing. White walls and ceilings, dark self-leveling floor, velvet sofa and curtains as the basis of the design solution. This is acceptable in the Scandinavian and Japanese variations of minimalism - photo of black curtains.
— Ethnics, in all its manifestations, often use this color as the main accent. Graceful terracotta figurines and masks, a zebra bedspread on the sofa, black and white curtains with imitation batik - the basis of an extravagant African interior.
- Glamor - the definition of this decorative style in the interior is still disputed. But it is often present in the boudoirs of modern “Madame Pompadour” with elements of baroque and postmodernism. Black curtains made of luxurious fabric with gold garters are a special chic. It looks good with red or pink additions on a white background.
— Art Deco is a style for lovers of masterpieces of modern art, embodied in the interior in the form of installations and wall panels. Any black curtains can be a great addition to graphic sketches or abstract fragments on the walls.
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— Avant-garde - here everything “impossible is possible,” especially if done with taste. Black floors and walls, furniture and textiles, but they should not overload the residential interior; competent lighting design is required.
Examples in various styles
Black curtains will complement any style. When choosing, you need to take into account the texture and design of the canvas.
Loft
Black curtains fit perfectly into this style. A simple cut and original design are welcome.
Modern
Options in stripes, checks or plain black fabrics are relevant. There are combinations with curtains of different textures and colors.
The photo shows a modern interior, the room looks comfortable thanks to the competent combination of all elements, the window design is represented by a classic combination of curtains and tulle, which adds familiarity and comfort, and at the same time, black color as an element of style fits harmoniously into the overall concept of the interior.
Art Deco
The curtains can have abstract compositions and other graphic elements.
Classical
The classics are characterized by the use of straight floor-length curtains with lambrequins. To soften the interior, black curtains are combined with light white curtains made of tulle or organza.
Minimalism
Dark curtains are combined with light walls and darkened floors. The room contains a minimum of furniture in dark colors, light walls and no unnecessary decorative elements.
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Design and drawings on curtains
Dark color does not exclude additional finishing. The trend is for black curtains with patterns, openwork embroidery and geometric patterns.
Flowers
Curtains with floral patterns are designed for living rooms and bedrooms. Floral and plant patterns are made in white, golden, silver tones, which look great on a black background.
Striped
Striped curtains are suitable for small rooms. Longitudinal stripes visually increase the ceiling. Curtains with transverse black and white stripes create the illusion of space.
In a cage
Checkered curtains are a classic, symbolizing peace and homeliness. The cage fits into a plain background. The color of the textiles should match the canvas.
In the photo, checkered curtains, thanks to the small, discreet variation of checkered curtains, the room takes on a calm, homely and elegant character; checkered curtains look organic in combination with checkered decorative elements in the same color scheme.
Geometry
Chaotic lines, triangles, diamonds, abstractions are inherent in the high-tech style. The design of black curtains with contrasting geometric patterns is suitable for a child's room.
3D
There are pictures for every taste: landscape, animals, flowers. A correctly selected pattern visually lengthens the room. Black curtains with images of a city at night look stylish.
Alternating colors
To prevent the classic combination in the kitchen from becoming boring, there are some other design solutions:
- Laminate flooring with a tiled structure or floor tiles in dark and light shades are laid in a checkerboard pattern.
- Alternating light and dark stripes of wallpaper with large striped patterns on the walls.
- The dark floor will be contrasted with a light ceiling.
- Application of the principle of opposites - a dark table and curtains plus snow-white chairs with gray seats.
Carrying out a design in a classic style is a very interesting activity, especially in combination with the issue of using white and black curtains. A flight of imagination will help a lot here, the main thing is that all decisions are within reason.
Combinations with other colors
Black color is versatile. It blends perfectly with any color.
The classic black and white duo is used not only in clothing, but also in the interior. The combination looks stylish and adds sophistication to any room. Black and white curtains are ideal for the living room, bedroom, and office.
You should be careful with black and red curtains. For small rooms it is better to give preference to soft shades of red. Such contrasting curtains will ideally fit into a spacious living room or bedroom with a predominance of light colors, and red accents will add brightness and richness to the interior.
Black combined with gold is suitable for classic interior design. Thick curtains with a golden pattern or pattern are suitable for halls and living rooms. Roller blinds with gold inserts would be perfect for an office.
The photo shows a living room decorated with black and gold curtains. The combination of black, gold and beige creates a light, warm atmosphere.
Beige softens black and has many shades. A universal color suitable for all types of rooms. Combining beige with black is ideal for small spaces.
The fresh color of the sea breeze is suitable as a background for black curtains. The result is an interesting contrast of rich turquoise with strict black.
Green color promotes relaxation and tranquility. Green curtains refresh and enliven the interior of the room, giving it natural charm. The ideal option is a kitchen, bedroom or children's room with the presence of other shades of green.
The versatile brown color gives a feeling of austerity or homeliness, depending on the shade. Since black color darkens the room, it is better to combine it with caramel, nutty, and coffee tones.
Orange color is more suitable for spacious halls and living rooms. Orange itself brightens and brightens a room, so black curtains will be just right. The dark tone neutralizes the brightness, and the combination of these contrasting colors brings color to the room.
The photo shows extravagant curtains in a combination of black and orange with an additional tone. The additional tone softens the brightness of the two shades, preserving the originality of the interior and not distracting attention from other decorative solutions in the room.
Pink is the color of femininity, love and peace. The contrast of pink and black does not overload the interior and creates an atmosphere of home comfort.
Black and gray curtains harmonize with any interior. Gray color gives the room rigor and elegance. You can add bright notes to the room - furniture or decorative elements.
Warm shades of yellow give a feeling of warmth and comfort. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms.
The photo shows the interior of a living room in an eclectic style with double curtains.
Purple and lilac
Purple and lilac colors will elegantly complement black curtains. Suitable for both living room and bedroom. Black vases, pillows, and figurines will complement the picture. Lilac belongs to the violet palette. When choosing it, you should limit yourself to 2-3 colors in the interior, otherwise you will end up with too much.
Features of working with a color palette
Before you run to the store and purchase dark-colored curtains, you need to think about the issue of combining black curtains in the interior or other shades that are present in the design and interior of your home in order to maintain the harmony of the color palette.
The main feature that needs to be remembered when purchasing dark-colored or brown textile curtains is that they dim the light of the sun and other sources of any lighting in the room. The above curtains are recommended to be used in transformation, decorating open rooms with windows and a lot of artificial light.
You should not glue wallpaper or hang very dark curtains in the nursery, office, or small room. It should be remembered that this paint not only absorbs all light sources, both natural and unnatural lighting, but also has the property of visually making the room smaller.
Pay attention not only to the color, but also to the density and texture of the fabric; very dense, curtains will look heavy in a space with little furniture, in an open space.
Currently, there are a large number of options on the product market; in the store you can choose unusual colors, for example, red and black curtains, with or without a pattern, it all depends on your taste. For example, in a spacious kitchen you can choose curtains with gray and white stripes, so the space will not suffer from a lack of light.
An important point is the exclusion of very dense textiles, which will poorly transmit light into the room. You can choose other options from the palette, based on the overall style of the kitchen and the colors of the kitchen furniture.
Of course, you need to pay attention to the characteristics of the material, such as the density of the fabric, take into account the drapery when you choose a decorative item for curtains for the kitchen, bedroom or living room.
Combination options
Black curtains look chic and rich in any room. Combining with other items in the room will not cause difficulties.
Tulle and curtain
It is not advisable to use thick curtains under a black curtain. White or nude tulle is ideal.
Lambrequins
Any style allows for the presence of lambrequins as independent or additional decorative elements. Any color is suitable for dark curtains, the main thing is that it is in harmony with the decor. The openwork lambrequin looks elegant.
In the photo, curtains with a silver pattern and a lambrequin form a spectacular composition.
Combination of different lengths
The combination is not suitable for small rooms, overly furnished rooms, or classic style. Curtains of different lengths look good on arches, bay windows, and in elongated rooms.
How to choose wallpaper for black curtains?
Black colors actively absorb light, so the walls should give off a light contrast. The priority is plain wallpaper in white, pastel and gray tones. In the Gothic style, a combination of black wallpaper with curtains is practiced.
Furnished
Pieces of furniture should play along with the curtains in a similar tone. It is better to complement a dark interior with white, gray, olive colors. A bright sofa or lampshade will help add color.
Textiles (bedspread, pillow)
The color of the curtains should be in harmony with the surrounding elements. If the room has light walls and floors, you should choose black or dark gray pillows and bedspreads. In a darkened interior, it is worth choosing olive and beige tones.
With carpet
The color of the carpet should not create a contrast. A plain black or black and white carpet with abstract patterns will do.
Decor ideas
The design of black curtains involves additional decoration with various accessories. Fringe, tassels and other decorations are used as decoration. The color scheme of decorative elements can be very different from black to contrasting gold.
Holders
Used for adjusting and decorating curtains. In the nursery, curtains can be secured with holders in the form of bright, cute little animals. For living rooms there are wooden, plastic, metal and fabric fittings.
Clamps
They work like clothespins and are used to secure curtains. There are plastic, metal, and magnetic clips with rhinestones. Some types not only decorate the canvases, but also attach them to the cornice.
Tiebacks
Decorative and functional elements. They are used to pick up curtains and adjust the lighting in the room. They are made from different materials: fabric, lace, ribbons, twine, leather, brocade, etc. Additionally, you can decorate them with bright beads, stones, and rhinestones. The most common finish for tiebacks is gold or silver embroidery - this design perfectly complements black curtains.
The photo shows a combination of jacquard curtains and black tulle with gold trim.
Tassels and fringe
Curtain tassels are a bundle of thread framed with ribbons. Additionally, the brushes are decorated with beads, stones, and beads. Their function is to decorate and tie curtains. They are located at the bottom or sewn to the curtains.
Classic - fastening the fringe along the bottom edge, but side trim is also allowed. In living rooms and banquet halls, the use of bright and iridescent fringe is allowed.
