Tone
One of the characteristic properties of the sky color is the wide variety of different shades. In their work, designers use:
- dark and light blue;
- bright;
- blue-blue;
- cornflower blue palette.
Blue curtains placed in the living room create a harmonious atmosphere.
Designers use the cornflower blue shade when decorating children's rooms.
South-facing rooms perfectly “receive” the blue-blue colors of the curtains in the interior. This color is also suitable for small rooms, because... it visually expands the area.
Advantages and disadvantages of blue curtains
Blue color promotes calm and tranquility. It reminds of boundless expanses of water and cloudless skies. The blue palette is widely used in classic and modern designs. Curtains in blue tones, most of which are natural, fit into any interior style.
Blue curtains can usually be seen in homes where they love cleanliness, order and home comfort. People who come home after a long day of work and see objects in shades of heavenly blue easily get rid of negative emotions, relax and are charged with a good mood.
Blue curtains can be used in any room, but plain window curtains have some features that must be taken into account before purchasing a textile product.
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Among the main advantages of blue curtains are:
- Feeling of freshness. Color brings freshness and coolness to the room. This will be a big plus for rooms facing south.
- Aesthetic appearance. Curtains in a noble shade give any room a rich and sophisticated look. With them, any room is transformed beyond recognition.
- Feeling of emotional stability. Blue colors improve the emotional state: they will calm and relax overexcited people, and invigorate tired people.
- Visual enlargement of the room. With curtains in cool shades you can visually enlarge the room. Usually this effect is achieved with the help of light and rich nuances.
- Versatility. Blue curtains look great in any stylistic direction if the overall design of the room is properly designed.
Sky-hued curtains can give a room a light and airy feel. Fabric products look great both in a monochrome interior and in combinations with other colors.
Designers do not recommend using a lot of blue in the interior. With an abundance of cold shades in the design of the room, the following effects can be observed:
- Depressing environment. With window coverings of dark and rich nuances, the room can seem gloomy and depressing.
- Feeling empty. In spacious or small rooms with a small number of objects and an abundance of blue colors, the interior looks half empty.
- Decreased appetite. The cool shade reduces the feeling of hunger, so such curtains are rarely used in the kitchen.
Blue curtains are not recommended for use in rooms facing north: a room that already receives little sunlight will seem even colder. But in this case, you can use light colors or nuances interspersed with green, for example, turquoise, cyan or pine color.
Expert opinion
Smirnova Ekaterina Anatolevna
7 years of experience in interior design, professional architect
Curtains in neutral tones should be chosen taking into account other colors used in interior design. The throughput of textiles should also be considered.
Dense materials will prevent the penetration of sunlight into the room, which will be an excellent option for a bedroom and nursery. And transparent fabrics suitable for the living room will help in softly diffuse the light.
Combination options
Despite the fact that the trend in 2021 was the interior in one color, many do not want to follow fashion and want to dilute the blue with different colors. Looking at the photos of blue curtains, you notice their wonderful combination with the following range:
- gray;
- orange;
- gold;
- beige;
- white;
- yellow paint.
Designers combine warm tones of gold and yellow in classic and country style with blue.
- Orange looks best with deep blue and sky-toned curtains.
- Gray is suitable for a bedroom, conducive to relaxation and tranquility.
- A white shade must be present when decorating a “marine” room, and beige will add sedateness and elegance to a classic interior.
Blue curtains in the living room interior
The living room is a place for receiving guests and holding family evenings, which means color design plays a vital role here. Marine shades relax and encourage open communication. But it is also important to understand that the main criterion when choosing curtains is the size of the room. Any curtains to your taste will suit a spacious living room, but with a small room the situation is more complicated. Dark shades should be excluded as well as heavy bulky fabrics. Blue Roman curtains up to the window sill in combination with light transparent curtains in light blue or another tone are an excellent option for decorating a window in a cramped living room.
For a small living room, it is rational to use light colors both for walls and furniture, and for curtains
The main thing is that when selecting curtains, the overall color scheme of the interior is not disturbed. If the living room has already acquired a dull look, then only bright contrasting curtains will add fun. Well, if there are already enough colorful accents, then it is wiser to leave the curtains discreet.
Stylish turquoise curtains will fit perfectly into a glamorous design.
For a living room in the style of palace chambers, adding golden shades and decorations to blue is perfect. Gilded cornices and rings, clips for tiebacks and other decorations will all give the living room a touch of luxury and aristocracy.
Gold patterns on the fabric always give curtains a luxurious and rich look
Types of curtains
The style of curtains is one of the main signs by which buyers make their choice. Experts distinguish:
- thread;
- Roman;
- roll;
- double;
- blinds.
Let us dwell on the features of the style of curtains made of threads.
Work area
In the office, curtains in blue tones of different shades will help concentrate thoughts, quickly solve any problems, and switch from one issue to another.
In your work room, you can choose heavy curtains made of thick fabrics to absorb unnecessary sounds and remove bright sunlight. Blackout material is popular; it has a dense weave, which is needed for these purposes.
There are blackout roller blinds, but you can choose with grommets or in the traditional classic style.
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Materials
First of all, it is necessary to take care of the environmental friendliness of raw materials. Natural fiber threads are safe for the human body, but experts recommend paying attention to polyester.
Yarn made from this material also meets all environmental standards, but it is easier to work with, and when purchasing you can choose from a wide range of colors. For the bedroom, it is recommended to choose colors that are conducive to peace and make gray-blue curtains. When decorating a nursery in a nautical style, gray should be replaced with white.
In addition to threads you will need:
- wooden plank;
- sandpaper;
- varnish and brushes;
- screws and drill;
- rings.
Having prepared everything you need, you can start working.
Marine theme
Marine themes are very popular, but there are a number of rules for this:
- The blue harmonizes beautifully: the wallpaper is white, and the products and textiles are blue or with patterns.
- The floor or furniture is often wooden; this is associated with a ship in style.
- The furniture in the bedroom is of good quality, and the bedspread and pillows are the same tone as the curtains.
Simple fabrics are better for curtains. Elegance and numerous decorative details are not for the nautical style. Roman blue curtains or roller blinds will fit perfectly into the interior.
It is a mistake to think that marine themes are only good in children's rooms. With the right approach, you can create an exotic atmosphere in the living room, bedroom or bathroom.
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Ideas for DIYers
Since we're talking about what you can do with your own hands, let's look at a few more options - curtains, shutters, curtains with pendants, air curtains made of ribbons and decorating a bedroom for people with a romantic imagination.
Ribbon curtains
It will not be difficult to make such original curtains. You will need light fabric (chiffon or veil), which should be cut into strips of the same width (approximately two to two and a half centimeters). Then you should securely attach the tapes to the cornice. Such curtains will fit perfectly into the interior of a room with blue wallpaper.
Important! Attach blue beads to the ribbons as weights and enjoy the light sea breeze!
Mesh curtains
It won’t be difficult to decorate the interior of a child’s room with blue curtains. To do this, you will need transparent fabric (for example, organza) and several dozen ping-pong balls.
Use acrylic paint to cover the balls in different shades of blue, and wait until completely dry, attach them to the fabric. This unusual product can be used to decorate a window opening or make a spectacular canopy for a baby crib.
Idea for romantics
Buy beautiful floral images in craft stores. Sew flowers to snow-white fabric (you can also use cream-colored fabric).
Your bedroom with curtains with blue flowers will turn into an elegant place, decorated in a romantic style.
Compliance with the functionality of the room
Sky-colored curtains can transform any room in your apartment. A large living room will be decorated with dark-colored curtains, and in small rooms, window openings should be decorated with light-colored curtains.
Research by psychologists has shown that this color can reduce appetite. The conclusion suggests itself - those who are trying to get rid of extra pounds should hang blue curtains in the kitchen!
The best option would be to place curtains of a light or azure shade on the bathroom window (if there is one). When choosing curtains for a loggia, you should take into account the illumination of the room, and only then select the required shade.
Blue curtains in the bedroom create an atmosphere conducive to rest and relaxation. Keep in mind one nuance - curtains should be made of dense fabrics so as not to let the light of street lamps into the room and give a person the opportunity to have a good rest after a hard day.
Curtains in the living room
A friendly atmosphere is needed in the recreation area; blue curtains in the living room will create the necessary coziness and a pleasant aura of calm communication. Green color paired will enhance the effect.
Combinations with white and creamy tones will perfectly complement the interior of a hall or living room.
Styles and color
Designers use shades of sky color when decorating rooms in the following styles:
- Provence;
- classic;
- loft;
- minimalism.
- The French countryside will require a combination of blue with pastel colors of furniture and decorative accessories.
- In the classic style, the use of plain window decorations is recommended. If the walls are decorated in a monochrome color, then you can use curtains with a geometric pattern.
- The minimalist style is not characterized by bright colors. Dark plain curtains with a light, contrasting color pattern are more suitable for such an interior.
- But the production style corresponds to light colors and accessories of the same shade as the curtains.
Blue color paired with other shades
It is considered cold and classified as dark tones. Plain blue curtains without the additional inclusion of light fabrics have a sure chance of making the room darker. A heavy energetic atmosphere will be felt in it. Many bright contrasting shades and warm soft colors can harmoniously dilute the cold blue tone.
Grey
The combination with gray makes the blue shade neutral and calm. Psychologically, this has a very good effect on a person. Based on this, curtains with this combination are suitable for the bedroom. The harmony of a cold and soft shade will create a calm, serene environment, allowing a person to escape from problems and relax.
Orange
Orange shades have their own individual requirements. According to them, orange colors look good against the background created by light curtains. It looks logical when painted in one of the heavenly tones. As in the previously noted option, a calm environment is created. Wanting to get a bright design, a sand shade is added to the rich blue tone of the curtains.
Gold
Gold always looks great against a dark background. The blue-gold color has its own elegance and emphasized beauty. The combination of blue canvases with a gold pattern is perceived by many as a manifestation of classic design. Therefore, a large percentage of the use of this type of curtains is present in the design of classic home interiors. Advantage can also be given to a retro style, where the inclusion of golden shades is also welcome.
Beige
The beige palette is characterized by elegance, calm, and restraint. The combination of blue and beige colors is relevant in the classic style direction. Such a combination will decorate living rooms and will be relevant for bedrooms.
White
A color that brightens up any dark shade. In combination with a white design, pattern or ornament, blue drapes help create a simple, fresh interior. White tulle will have an additional positive effect.
In a marine style, the use of this combination of tones seems indispensable. The addition of bright colors is expressed through accessories and the inclusion of decorative items.
Yellow
The combination of blue shades and yellow colors is included when decorating a room in accordance with the country style. For the living room, hall and bedroom, the combination of contrasting colors creates a muted brightness. In a room given over to children, bright, rich, invigorating colors are desirable.
