How to choose curtain colors
By Linda Erlam
Curtains serve several functions in a room: they cover windows and control privacy, light and heat. Plus, they help set the tone of the room, enhance the decor scheme and attract attention. on the views through the windows. Choosing the right curtain color is an important part of the room design plan. Start by thinking about how you want your curtains to work in the grand scheme of room design. room and understand how to make this color help you achieve a well-balanced decor.
60-30-10
In a three-color room, 60% of the surfaces reflect the main color. This part includes the walls, the main piece of furniture and your floors. dining chair seats. The remaining 10 percent of the surfaces are in the accent color or in the metal of the lamp bases, table legs, and door and drawer handles.
Contrast
If you want your window coverings to be noticed before the rest of the room, choose a color that contrasts sharply with the adjoining walls. For example, in a blue and yellow room, blue-based curtains on blue walls blend in the wall and help direct the room's attention elsewhere. Yellow-based curtains on blue walls draw attention to themselves and away from the bed in a bedroom or the conversation area in a living room.
Focal point
Every room needs a focal point. If the focal point is the view, choose drapery colors that coordinate with the room's scheme and complement what you see from the outside. the image that is your window. For example, if the view is of a flower garden, dark blue curtains in a blue and yellow room complement the flowers and make the window the focal point of the room.
Classic or Trendy
If you're thinking of selling your home in the not-too-distant future, consider using classic window treatments in neutral colors. Bright, fashionable, or high-contrast curtains have a 50-50 chance of appealing to a potential buyer. Use a neutral, classic, well-made curtain and dress it up with colorful tiebacks or a trendy valance. You can also add a trim that introduces colors from your color palette that you can easily remove or change.
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Biography of the writer
Linda Erlam began writing instructional manuals in 1979. She also writes a bi-weekly newspaper column, "Design Dilemmas", in the "Lakeshore News" and has been published in "Design and Drapery Pro" magazine. Erlam is a graduate from the Sheffield School of Interior Design and is an interior designer and drapery shop operator.
