Which curtains to choose – lighter or darker than the walls: expert advice

04.05.2023 10:16

An interesting question may arise when choosing curtains after renovation in a room. For example, should the textiles be darker or lighter than the walls, or maybe even the same?

It is impossible to answer this question unequivocally, but by studying the advice of experts, you can glean something important for yourself personally.

The perfect solution

To make everything perfect, when choosing home textiles, in addition to the color of the curtains themselves, you need to consider the color of the main interior details, that is, the color of the walls. It is also common practice to select fabric to match the color of the carpet, doors, and so on.

Advice one

You can choose curtains in the color of the walls, but the mood of the entire room will depend on this decision. The emphasis in this case will be on the curtains.

Tip two

You can choose curtains that are lighter than the walls, and then you will be able to “expand” the space, especially if the room is small and dark.

Curtains
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Tip three

If the curtains are darker than the walls, you can create an atmosphere of peace and comfort in the room. An excellent option for a bedroom and living room. But it is worth considering that this kind of contrast gives the interior some drama.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

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  1. The perfect solution
  2. Advice one
  3. Tip two
  4. Tip three