Features of choice
How to choose the right brown curtains to highlight the advantages of the layout and bring the right atmosphere to the room? The following should be taken into account.
- Dark curtains visually reduce the space; have a depressing effect on a person. It is better to refrain from this shade for a bedroom or narrow corridor.
- Light colors visually add space, airiness and softness, especially if made from light fabrics.
- Calm brown curtains become the background for the rest of the interior, while bright brown curtains become an accent.
- For windows facing the sunny south, preference should be given to curtains made of thick fabric in a dark or cool shade of brown; on the northern, darkened side - made of airy fabric in light warm colors.
Types of curtains
A combination of different types of curtains, fabrics and decor will help give the room a complete look.
Thread
Thread curtains with beads, rhinestones, ribbons, and sequins will become a designer window decoration. An original way to use them is to design a doorway, functional or decorative delimitation of the space of a room (separating a work area in the living room or a bed in the bedroom).
Roman
Roman blinds - convenience and beauty in one thing. The advantages are a compact folding mechanism, a large selection of fabrics and pattern designs, and no restrictions on placement. They are appropriate in the kitchen, bedroom, and living room. Pairs perfectly with other curtains.
Rolled
Practical, stylish, modern - that's all about roller blinds. A piece of material with a special dust-repellent impregnation is wound onto a roller using a rotating mechanism; as a result, the curtains take up little space and do not require special care.
Tulle
Thanks to its lightness and transparency, tulle transmits and diffuses sunlight and creates an airy atmosphere. Goes well with other types of curtains.
In the photo, light caramel curtains blend with the color of the walls, floor and sofa, and are in harmony with the wallpaper pattern on the wall.
Blinds
Blinds are common at home due to their practicality. Attached directly to the window frame, they take up little space, freeing up the window sill. Rotating slats regulate the luminous flux density. A variety of colors and materials (aluminum, wood, fabric) allow you to choose an option for rooms with any style.
Horizontal blinds visually expand narrow rooms and window openings; fit more harmoniously into classic, strict interiors. Vertical ones add height to low ceilings; look better in interiors in the style of hi-tech and minimalism.
Photo curtains
Curtains with a photograph or graphic image on the fabric will become an accent component of the interior, making it original and attractive.
Double curtains
The design, consisting of two canvases located one on top of the other, increases the functionality and practicality of the curtains.
Japanese
Simple, laconic panel curtains move horizontally, like oriental screens.
Types of curtains in brown shades
Blinds are suitable for the office, thread blinds are hung in the bedroom, and roller blinds are a practical solution for the kitchen.
Thread
Fabric sheets are easy to hang and use.
Roman
A type of roller blind that rolls up to form several folds.
Rolled
They save material and protect from sunlight.
Tulle
Tulle will complement the curtains or create an airy decor.
Blinds
Horizontal or vertical, they protect from sunlight and are not afraid of moisture.
Photo curtains
You can print any design, and this alone gives them an advantage.
Double curtains
Allows you to experiment with combinations and combinations. Options are in the photo.
Japanese
Thin curtains that resemble a screen are used on windows and as a partition for zoning a room.
Curtain sizes
The area of the curtains, determined by the length of the canvas and its location, in relation to the area of the window frame, contributes to the final perception of the interior.
Short
Cover half of the window frame: the top (Roman, roller, Japanese, Austrian, French), the bottom (cafe, stagecoach), or the distance from the ceiling to the window sill. They are characterized by economical material consumption, ease of maintenance and practicality.
Long
Floor length is a common window design option. Brown curtains lying on the floor are the standard of luxury and prosperity; for elegant bedrooms and living rooms. Made from soft, well-draped fabrics.
Curtain material
The composition of the fibers affects not only the level of illumination in the room, but also the health of the residents. Natural fabrics allow air to pass through better and accumulate less dust and dirt.
Fabrics for curtains
Depending on the number of weaves of threads, curtain fabrics can be one-, two-, or three-layer, which determines their density, which means strength, light transmission and ease of care. Pairs perfectly with other types of curtains.
Blackout
Blackout, which appeared recently, quickly took a strong first place in practicality and beauty among curtains. Their main feature is the ability to completely block light, which is important in regions with long daylight hours and hot climates.
It consists of two layers: decorative, facing the room, and internal, polyester, capable of absorbing sunlight. At the same time, the fabric is pleasant to the touch, resistant to wear and contamination.
The photo shows a minimalist bedroom in white and brown tones. The curtains are matched to the color of the upholstery of the soft headboard and bedspread.
Linen
Natural fabrics of plant origin will never go out of fashion. They perfectly complement modern, country, Scandinavian interiors, and eco-style interiors.
Velvet
Rich, heavy brown velvet curtains with lots of pleats laid on the floor bring luxury, softness and elegance to the interior.
Satin
Thanks to the special weaving of threads, satin fabrics have a noble shine that shimmers depending on the viewing angle. Perfectly complements classic and modern interiors.
Jacquard
It is distinguished by a special texture due to the separate weaving of threads of different thicknesses, a complex pattern with an abundance of small details. Brown jacquard curtains - for aristocratic, expensive interiors.
Gozhka
Eco-friendly, rough and natural, burlap-like matting fills the room with homeliness and simplicity.
Taffeta
This is a dense glossy fabric made from natural or synthetic twisted threads with a refined shine. Shanzhan taffeta of two shades forms luxurious shimmers. The downside is easy creasing with the formation of unsmoothed creases and folds.
Fabrics for tulle
The main task of tulle is to transmit and diffuse sunlight, despite the large number of folds, which is why they are presented in light, transparent fabrics. It is worth paying attention to them when decorating a small window or bay window, so as not to limit the entry of an already small amount of light.
Veil
A delicate airy veil does not block the sun's rays and fills the room with light and lightness. Thanks to its softness and pliability, it drapes easily, falling into beautiful folds.
Organza
Organza has a huge selection of textures: matte and shiny, plain and patterned, smooth and crinkled, printed, perforated, with sequins, interspersed with aluminum threads, etc.
Kiseya
Brown thread curtains go well with all other types of curtains. Suitable for modern interiors.
Curtain in the bedroom
Chocolate-colored curtains in the bedroom will be needed by those who spend a lot of time in crowded buildings, who have to talk and communicate a lot, and who are in noisy rooms. Such people often want to be in peace and quiet, to relax not only with their body, but also with their soul.
Bedroom
Chocolate-colored curtains in the bedroom interior will create positive emotions and sensations:
- Relaxation and relaxation.
- Peace and stability.
- Filling with new vitality.
- Feeling of pleasure and bliss.
By the way, if, according to the Chinese teachings of Feng Shui, the curtain is located in the east, in the family and health sector, it has an impact on strengthening health and relationships in the family.
You should carefully select shades.
Dark curtains perfectly absorb sunlight and allow you to have a good rest during the day before the night shift. But if the bedroom is small, then dark colors will visually reduce the space.
Types of fastening to the cornice
Attaching curtains to the cornice provides additional decoration options.
Eyelets
Metal or plastic rings inserted into the fabric at equal distances from each other along the upper edge of the fabric form even folds on the fabric and, when spread apart, give a beautiful volume.
Velcro
Textile Velcro fastener, widely used on clothing and shoes, is attached directly to the plastic window structure. Convenience in the absence of loops and hooks: it takes little time to hang or remove curtains. Suitable for light, airy fabrics.
Loops
Even strips of fabric of a fixed length are sewn to the edge of the curtain, which allows it to silently move around the curtain. Loops look good on curtains made from natural fabrics in rustic interiors.
Kuliski
A drawstring is formed when the edge of the fabric is hemmed in the form of a tunnel, and the load-bearing part of the curtain is threaded into it. Suitable for short curtains in the design of small window openings.
Braid
A wide ribbon with many loops for small hooks is sewn along the edge of the fabric. It has a special cord, by tightening which you can adjust the number of folds. The disadvantage is the high consumption of fabric.
Rings
With this method, hooks are attached along the edge of the fabric, and then they are put on the curtain using rings. The structure moves easily, but can create noise. The classic version is suitable for all types of interiors.
Shades of brown
When choosing brown curtains for a room, you need to remember what mood and atmosphere it will bring to the room.
Chocolate
Bright rich brown color is effective in the design of strict, stylish interiors for confident and strong individuals.
Coffee
The use of “café au lait” or mocha color is a favorable stylistic device. This “delicious” color is associated with warmth and comfort. Suitable for all interior styles.
Wenge
It gets its name from the African tree, whose wood is dark brown with almost black rings. A popular color for curtains in modern, simple, laconic interiors.
Dark brown
Dark brown curtains will become the center of attention in the interior. It is better to combine with light floors and ceilings in neutral shades.
Light brown
A wide range of shades from milky to rich fit into all styles and rooms for any purpose. Like all light shades, it expands space, gives tenderness, softness and tranquility.
cocoa color
This “dusty”, warm light shade of brown will bring homeliness, special softness and comfort to the interior. An excellent option for curtains for a bedroom or children's room.
Curtains for different living room styles
The universal palette of coffee and chocolate is used in different areas of design. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that brown curtains can be used in both classic and ultra-technological interiors, although the latter most likely will not have traditional curtains, but roller models.
The overall tone of the room depends on the choice of brown curtains, regardless of the style in which the design is implemented.
The richness of the palette, versatility of combinations, exceptional calmness of color are appropriate in any living room:
- For a classic room, choose heavy curtains in a thick chocolate or coffee shade . They can be velvet, velor, satin. You can choose canvases with floral and ornate patterns - in the brown range, but lighter than the background, or in any other color - in the accent color.
- For modern halls and rooms in such directions as contemporary, Scandinavian design is chosen either by rolled fabrics or traditional flowing plain curtains. Fabrics in the color of the wood used in the setting would be appropriate here.
- In country music, simple, cozy fabrics are preferred, which will be in the color of furniture or floors covered with natural wood . But in the French direction of Provence, you are more likely to see light-colored canvases with small floral patterns.
- Ultra-technological interiors, such as hi-tech, functionalism, industrial loft , do not involve the use of ordinary curtains, but if they are present here, they will most likely have a metallic sheen.
- Such curtains in chalet design would be a cozy solution . Here it is important to choose natural fabrics in the color of the main dark surfaces.
As a rule, brown curtains are selected to protect the room from light and views, that is, they will be thick and opaque. Nevertheless, light curtains can also be in this palette. Beige, milky, caramel, coffee-with-milk or cocoa colors will look elegant. They are usually combined with thicker curtains of a simple cut or combined, draping curtain models.
The colors of coffee, chocolate, and cinnamon are often chosen to create a positive interior with anti-stress properties.
Examples in the interior of rooms
Any room in the house takes on a complete, harmonious look with properly selected curtains.
In the living room or hall
In the living room, curtains of both dark and light shades of brown will look harmonious, depending on the desired accents.
To the kitchen
Short brown curtains with a simple and convenient lifting mechanism (Roman, roller, etc.) made of linen, cotton, matting will make cleaning in the kitchen easier, as they trap less dust and grease.
To the bedroom
Long light brown thick floor-length curtains will protect from excess sunlight in the early morning hours, protect from prying eyes and create a soft, relaxed atmosphere at night.
In the photo, contrasting dark brown curtains are an accent in the interior design of a bedroom in light colors.
To the children's room
Children are inquisitive and inquisitive, so the best option would be a combination of short curtains with a convenient lifting mechanism and long ones made of dense, lightweight fabric. This will free up access to the window sill for games and the view from the window during the day, and close the window tightly at night.
For the bathroom
Curtains are not only a decorative element, but also protection against splashes from the bathroom. It is better to choose curtains with water-repellent and antifungal impregnation.
For the dacha
In a country house, you want to emphasize the closeness to nature, so, as a rule, preference is given to eco-style, country, Provence, Scandinavian or vintage style. Short brown curtains on wooden curtains made of natural fabrics and tulle with a drawstring will look good.
In the office
To create a working environment, it is better to use dark, rich brown curtains in combination with other contrasting colors (white, beige, gray). This will put you in a working mood, increase your attention and tone.
Shades
Chocolate color is made by mixing orange dye with blue or red with green. Depending on the proportions, different colors are obtained, such as:
- Chocolate.
- Coffee.
- Caramel.
- Copper.
- Ocher.
Any of the listed shades is quite independent, and can also be used in combination with other colors.
Photos of curtains in various styles
Curtains in brown shades will decorate or complement the interior of any style.
Modern
In modern style, brown curtains are one of the most common options. The entire palette of shades is actively used.
Loft
In this style, window frames are most often not curtained. You can use brown plain roller blinds, blinds or long light curtains along the edges of the window to match the walls.
Classical
Brown curtains with lambrequins and folds, decorated with ruffles, lace, tassels and fringe, will fit into the classic style. Fabrics chosen are shiny with noble tints or velvet; pattern - with a monogram, damask or floral design; tulle in Austrian or French style.
Minimalism
Minimalism involves straight, long curtains in calm shades, sometimes complemented by short curtains with a lifting mechanism.
Design and drawings on curtains
Flowers
Floral print is one of the favorite and widespread options. Brings softness, elegance, and comfort to the environment. Brown large and small flowers, roses and peonies will decorate a romantic classic interior.
Monograms
Brown curtains with golden monograms and curls will complement a luxurious, rich interior in a classic or modern style.
Strip
Striped brown curtains are an option for optical correction of the room. The horizontal one will expand the narrow walls, the vertical one will raise the ceilings and add airiness.
Cell
Suitable for rooms with a masculine character: office, living room, boys' room. Brings calm, warmth and comfort into the interior. English style is unthinkable without checkered curtains.
In the photo, on a small window in a country-style room, short dark brown curtains with a checkered pattern are placed using grommets.
Combinations with other colors
Brown color is universal and harmonizes well with all colors.
Gold
Gold will add sunny warmth and historical charm to the interior. For status expensive interiors.
Beige
Beige and brown are a classic combination in all styles and rooms of any purpose.
Check out modern beige curtain ideas.
Turquoise
The effect of a combination of brown and turquoise will depend on the degree of saturation. Bright turquoise and chocolate - for original, bold interiors. Delicate shades of these colors will decorate rooms for sleeping and relaxation.
White
A duet with dark brown is contrasting, sharp, respectable. With light – calm, warm, cozy.
Blue-brown curtains
Dark shades of these colors are for serious, strict masculine interiors. They bring a sense of restraint, independence and respectability.
Blue
Pairs well with shades of mocha and cocoa. “Sweet” tandem for children's rooms, bedrooms and kitchens.
Grey
An everyday, calm option for work spaces and interiors in a minimalist style.
Burgundy
The noble shade of French wine and brown coexist in chic, rich interiors, adding chic and attractiveness to them.
Orange
Orange and brown are a playful and festive combination for “non-boring” interiors.
Pink
The winning combination of pink and soft shades of brown brings an atmosphere of tenderness, romance and unique charm.
Violet
The unusual bright duet of brown and purple will be appreciated by extravagant people. Calm brown shades go well with delicate lilac, especially in a Provence-style interior.
Yellow
A stylish, bright, cheerful combination for modern interiors and high-tech style.
Green
The elegant combination of brown and green makes it suitable for almost any room. Olive and brown are a natural duet that will complement their floral pattern or ornament especially well. Light green shades will bring freshness, cheerfulness and positivity to the interior.
What colors to combine with
To make brown look more interesting, you can add other colors to it.
Gold
The combination of brown and gold emphasizes luxury. Curtains with a thin pattern with gold threads, with a pompous ornament or with alternating stripes look advantageous.
Beige
Brown curtains go well with beige wallpaper. And beige-brown double curtains will not overload the space as much as plain ones.
Turquoise
Depending on the purpose of the room, the combination of turquoise and brown will be more saturated or pastel, but always fresh and original.
White
The color combination of coffee or chocolate with milk is always in fashion. Brown curtains with white tulle or against a light wall are a timeless classic.
Blue-brown curtains
Separately, blue and brown are self-sufficient colors; they must be combined with caution. Choosing satin, shiny fabrics will reduce their heaviness.
Blue
Cold soft blue in combination with warm brown will bring contrasts to the interior and place the necessary accents.
Grey
Brown curtains would be appropriate against the background of a concrete wall in a grunge style interior. And gray metallic is an addition to textiles of any color.
Burgundy
Burgundy and brown go together, but require a counterbalance in a contrasting color, otherwise the interior will be overloaded. A pair of yellow sofa cushions, the same frame on the wall or a vase on the windowsill will correct the situation.
Orange
Orange and brown go together if they are dark chocolate orange colors.
Pink
Like turquoise, pink in tandem with brown makes a bold combination for modern interiors.
Violet
Saturated purple and brown should not be combined; it will turn out gloomy and ponderous. A gentle duet of lavender and coffee with milk is suitable for a nursery or bedroom.
Yellow
A warm and pleasant combination of yellow-brown shades will create comfort even in a gloomy room.
Green
By combining shades of brown and green, you can get a “natural” interior or an original combination of chocolate and mint.
Combination options
Designers recommend using combined curtains in the interior to emphasize the style of the room and decorate it.
Tulle and curtain
A common option in classic and modern interiors. Tulle and curtains can contrast or complement each other. An active print on tulle is best combined with plain brown curtains and vice versa. If both objects are with the drawing, then it should match. It is better not to use natural and synthetic fabrics, such as matting and organza, on the same window.
In the photo, white tulle and golden brown curtains are combined with beige furniture and a brown floor, echoing the color of the pattern on the ceiling.
Two-color
Suitable for decorating a nursery, bedroom or living room. It is necessary to take into account not only the compatibility of fabrics in color, but also in density and texture.
Lambrequins
Lambrequins are a decorative piece of furniture in the form of fabric drapery located along the upper edge of a window or door. It can have different configurations and additional elements in the form of ruffles, braid, tassels and scallops. Rich fabrics are used: jacquard, velvet, brocade.
In appearance there are soft, easily draped fabrics, decorated with folds of varying depths; rigid bandeaus made of dense fabrics on a non-woven base; and combined ones, combining bandeaus and folds of flowing fabric. Reminiscent of palace chic, brown curtains with lambrequins fit harmoniously into classic and modern interiors.
The photo shows a soft lambrequin made of two shades of warm brown in the form of a swag made of semicircular folds, decorated with glass beads for curtains.
Combination of different lengths
There are many options for combining curtains of different lengths: a soft cascade of Roman blinds or short horizontal blinds in combination with long curtains, practical roller blinds and draped tulle, cafe curtains and a hard lambrequin, French tulle and jacquard curtains in the Baroque or Renaissance style and others.
The photo shows a bright living room in an eclectic style, the window of which is decorated with a Roman blind and curtains in the color of coffee with milk.
With wallpaper
When selecting brown curtains for wallpaper, you should remember comfortable color combinations (with beige, blue, white, gray).
A wall with a bright print looks better with plain curtains in a calm shade. If curtains are an active decorative element in the interior, then it is better to combine them with textured wallpaper in neutral colors.
In the photo, the window of an avant-garde bedroom is decorated with blinds with horizontal slats, a white veil and golden-chocolate curtains lying on the floor.
Furnished
Against the background of plain brown curtains, a sofa that is upholstered with a bright pattern or made of textured iridescent fabric such as velvet looks good. If the curtains and furniture are the same calm color, then colorful decorative elements should be added to them (for example, orange, turquoise or burgundy pillows, a tablecloth or vases).
Textile
When choosing fabric for curtains, you need to focus on the upholstery of upholstered furniture, covers, and bedspreads on them. The colors and patterns of textiles and curtains should match or overlap. Cushions can be made from the same brown fabric as the curtains, or you can choose a material in a contrasting color.
With carpet
The carpet and drapes cover a large area of the room, so they should be in perfect harmony in style and color. Neutral colors are the simplest and safest. Beige, gray, brown, dark brown, white combine easily and gracefully. You can achieve individuality by adding color accents.
Options for combining brown curtains
A window covered with a sheet of plain fabric is a thing of the past; today it is customary to combine it.
Tulle and curtain
Dark curtains made of thick fabrics are combined with thin tulle in light or opposite tones.
Two-color
Two-color canvases are easier to fit into the interior, and a combination of different tones will create fashionable combinations.
Lambrequins
Lambrequins to match the main canvas will visually lower high ceilings, and contrasting decorative elements will add dynamics to the interior.
Combination of different lengths
The length of the textiles on the windows is influenced by the surrounding environment, the purpose of the room and its color scheme.
With wallpaper
The more neutral the wallpaper, the longer and more massive the curtains can be. To match bright ones, calm roller or Roman blinds are selected according to the size of the window opening. Beige textiles go well with brown wallpaper.
Furnished
An armchair or coffee table standing by the window looks good against the backdrop of long floor-length curtains, especially if they are made in contrasting colors.
Textile
If there are bedspreads or capes on the furniture, then the curtains should also hang. In minimalist interiors, you can use economical rolls.
With carpet
Curtains for the carpet are most often selected in one color. At the same time, there should be space between two large interior items. Chocolate curtains resting on the coffee carpet make the room feel cramped.
Curtain decoration options
You can get a logical and complete curtain composition with the help of accessories. For brown curtains, it is better to choose gold or contrasting shades of clips and holders.
Holders
These are special devices for curtains, fixed in the wall and allowing you to keep the curtains open. Often used for decorative purposes. With their help, curtains beautifully frame the window.
Clamps
Metal and plastic clothespins and magnets fix the curtains so that they fall in beautiful, neat and elegant folds, and also regulate the amount of sunlight entering the room.
Tiebacks
A piece of cord, lace or fabric that matches the main color holds the curtains open. Often decorated with fringe, bugles, ribbons, and sequins.
Tassels and fringe
A brush in the form of a bundle of threads with free ends, tied in the middle or upper part, is attached to curtain ties. It is decorated with threads of beads, crystals, carved wooden parts, “precious” stones and metal. A fringe of tassels, threads, beads and bugles along the edge of a curtain or lambrequin is found in a classic interior.
Options for decorating brown curtains
Accessories are something without which an image cannot be called complete.
Holders
Holders are metal hooks on which the canvas is hung to open the window opening. They are not visible and do not need special decor.
Clamps
Curtain clips are used to attach the curtain to the curtain rod or fix it in the desired position. They come in metal, plastic, wood or fabric, with magnets or hinges. Clips are also a decorative element, so they are selected based on the overall design.
Tiebacks
Tiebacks drape the fabric and hold it at the sides. Their varieties are cord, belt, ribbon or rings.
