The use of colored curtains in the interior

Multicolor curtains always look advantageous in the interior, if you combine them correctly with the decor and style of the room. A bright curtain installation is a color accent in the room, drawing the eye and creating a feeling of joy and light.

Such curtains can be of different types and color combinations, so it is worthwhile to dwell in more detail on the rules for their selection.

multicolor curtains in the interior
Multi-colored curtains create a sense of joy and enliven the interior.

Characteristics of multi-colored curtains

Modern rainbow curtains can be of different textures, types, types of fabrics, lengths and purposes. Variants with colors like a rainbow (7 or more colors) are widely known, they are willingly placed in children's rooms, kitchens, as well as in child care facilities.

But multicolor can be quite restrained when several close shades (usually 2-4) or a gradient of the same color are used in the palette. Then such curtains, drapes and tulle can be placed in more strict design living rooms, offices, bedrooms.

rainbow curtains indoors
Rainbow curtains can be hung not only in the nursery, but also in other rooms.

For small rooms in which there is not enough natural light, colored curtains in light and warm strip tones are chosen. Low ceilings need vertical direction of the stripes. Rooms in which there is too much sunlight can be decorated with darker “rainbow” tones of cold colors.

Advantages and disadvantages

The choice in favor of rainbow curtains or curtains is due to their advantages:

  • The rainbow theme is popular, it always looks great in the interior, decorating it.
  • Despite the abundance of colors, curtains are well suited to almost any room and design, if the color of the stripes is chosen correctly.
  • Such curtains are irreplaceable for a children's room, they give a wonderful mood to the baby and allow you to learn colors.
  • "Rainbow" on the window visually expands the room, making it spacious and airy.
  • You can choose the shades that you like, create your own unique rainbow.
advantages of rainbow curtains
Rainbow curtains have many benefits, besides being loved by children.

There are not so many cons:

  • If you choose the wrong curtains, use too bright, flashy or acidic colors, then after a while they will start to irritate and tire your eyes. Everything needs a "golden mean".
  • Bright fabrics can fade during washing, fade, fade.
cons of rainbow curtains
The disadvantages of such curtains are inherent in many products made from bright fabrics.

It is worth noting that all of the listed disadvantages of this type of curtain are somehow connected with the wrong choice of their type or material. If you take into account all the nuances when making a decision and buying, you can enjoy all their benefits for a long time.

Varieties of rainbow curtains

First of all, multi-color curtains differ in the number of colors used - from two or more.

the number of colors on the curtains
The number of colors used may vary.

Rainbow curtains can be single or multi-layered. Popular combinations of light fabrics, Roman or Australian curtains, fabric roller blinds with curtains.

Filament curtains are very popular today. They can be used both for decorating window or doorways, and for zoning a room.

The rainbow on the curtains can also be horizontal, this is important for very high ceilings and large halls. Such a canvas looks spectacular on the window if you tie it on the side with a large knot or bow.

horizontal rainbow-curtains
Rainbow stripes can also be placed horizontally.

The stripes on the curtains can be unprinted. But recently, curtains made of stripes have become widespread, consisting of colored images of flowers, birds, fruits, clouds, toys, etc. Such curtains look very non-trivial and fun, especially in the nursery or in the kitchen.

curtains with rainbow prints
Curtains with bright prints will look fun in the children's room.

How to choose and combine correctly

The size of the rainbow curtain is individual, but designers recommend not deviating much from the size of the window for which it is intended. Still, the brightness of the colors will take the attention to itself, and in some rooms it can simply overshadow the entire interior.

  1. Multicolor curtains can overlap with other accessories or room colors, or they can be the only bright spot in a monochrome interior.
  2. Curtains from a multi-layer voile of several shades look gentle, they create airiness and are relevant for small or dark rooms where heavy curtains are not needed.
  3. Shades in the same color create a single integral space, so they are good to use in small rooms, as well as strict laconic interiors.
  4. Many contrasting colors on the canvas are suitable for large rooms, halls in children's institutions, as well as for rooms of creative extraordinary people who love everything unusual.
  5. Ceiling cornice and vertical colored stripes on the canvases will help solve the problem of low ceilings in the room.

Application in the interior (with photo, night curtains with flowers)

The appearance and the integrity of the composition depend on how correctly the multi-colored curtains are matched to the interior, style and purpose of the room.

room style rainbow curtains supply
Curtains need to be selected according to the style of the room.

Helpful advice: To make the choice easier, you can first take a photo of the room in which you want to pick up the curtains, and then "try on" different options for combinations of curtains and curtains, choosing the best one.

To the kitchen

For a rich kitchen interior and dark furniture, bright rainbow options in window decoration are more suitable. A thin veil made of organza or blinds, Roman shades can be combined with short thick curtains in the same color.

For high-tech or minimalist kitchens, more restrained versions of the "rainbow" will be appropriate. It is better if these are stripes of the same color, but of different tonality.

For the dining area in a large kitchen, bright options for rainbow-colored curtains are suitable. Separate strips of fabric painted in different colors are also acceptable - such curtains add mood to the room and will be good for dark windows or windows with a balcony.

curtains rainbow in the kitchen
Bright colors of curtains are suitable for the dining area.

If desired, the strips can be attached to the hooks on the sides of the window.

Thread or ribbon curtains are also great for the kitchen, and colors can be combined with kitchen accessories to form a single composition.
Filament curtains are also suitable for an open kitchen doorway, an arch between the kitchen and the hall, when there is a need to zone the space, to delimit the kitchen area from the rest of the territory.

filament curtains for the kitchen
Cotton curtains are also suitable for the kitchen.

Into the bedroom

Popular photos of night light curtains with flowers made a splash on the Internet. Still, such curtains create a romantic mood, and with moderate color, they do not overload the interior, but make it delicate, airy.

curtains rainbow with flowers night
For a bedroom, it is better to choose a moderate tonality and not too flashy drawing.

Night curtains should not have bright prints, silhouettes of flowers, schematic drawings of attractions, etc. will do. The flower in the drawing should not be too large.

For a sleeping room, it is better to choose a moderate tonality so that the curtains do not tire the eyes and make it easy to fall asleep at night.

night curtains in the bedroom
Night curtains should not tire the eyes.

In order to darken the windows, you will need additional curtains made of dense fabrics or blinds, fabric roller blinds - they can be either monochromatic or combined with one or more tones on the main curtain.

Into the hall

For the hall, classic-looking curtains will be relevant, but with stripes of different colors, better in a restrained tone.

Curtains can be matched in color with furniture or carpet, or be a separate spot in the interior.

Keep in mind! It is important not to overload the space of one room with many colored spots, otherwise the holistic perception of the interior may be violated, the room will lose its appearance and will look untidy, sloppy.

Curtains from different strips of dense fabric and organza, complementing each other, will always look original.

This choice will be correct when it comes to a fairly large room, where the curtains "play" with a combination of colors and form a harmonious installation on the windows.

rainbow curtains in the hall
It is advisable not to use too many color spots so as not to overload the room.

To the living room

The living room is often also the dining room, which allows you to choose bright, cheerful colors for rainbow curtains. These curtains will look better with light walls and white furniture.

rainbow curtains in the living room
Bright and cheerful colors can be used in the living room.

In discreet rooms, multi-colored curtains or blinds should be the only color spot, as they accentuate the style of the decor. In this case, the tonality of the color should be muted.

rainbow curtains in the living room
You can make multi-colored curtains a single highlight.

Keep in mind! For rooms in a restrained style, it is better to choose shades that are in nature - the colors of autumn leaves, wilted grass, tree bark, etc.

Despite their specificity, rainbow curtains will suit any interior design. They allow you to avoid boredom in monochrome interiors, refresh any room and give a good mood. Photos of stylish designs with rainbow curtains on the Internet will help you make the right choice.

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