New season - what colors are in trend?
The main idea of designers in 2020 is unity with nature. Therefore, when purchasing home textiles, give preference to natural shades. The Year of the Yellow Dog reminds us that no matter what advanced technologies we use, we should always remember that the main value is the living planet.
The color palette presented by leading designers comes down to a few trendy shades.
- Blue Niagara . A clean shade ideal for Mediterranean style. Next to him you feel comfortable, relax and can forget about all your worries. At the same time, it looks unusual on light fabrics, creating associations with the thick cotton of jeans.
- Yellow primrose . A juicy, life-affirming shade, saturated with solar energy and positivity. It goes well with lapis lazuli and hazelnut shades.
- Lapis lazuli . A deep, rich blue color with an almost imperceptible light touch on the purple zone of the color wheel. It is filled with inner radiance and is suitable for creating accent notes. Good for creating dynamics in the interior.
- Fiery red . _ For the bedroom it is usually not used in its pure form. However, nothing prevents you from adding passion by using it in strictly limited quantities. It will fit well into technological high-tech, dilute the Swedish whiteness and add liveliness to IKEA furniture.
- Blue ice . Pure sparkling shade of the cold spectrum. Will serve as a companion for fiery red. Fits perfectly on light textiles and greatly facilitates the visual perception of heavy, dense fabrics.
- Pale dogwood . Pairs perfectly with pistachio color. It seems that it was specially created for shabby chic.
- Juicy greens . Tree foliage color is back on trend. He doesn't like being around red. However, it can easily make friends with blue and yellow shades. Particularly beautiful surrounded by shining whiteness.
- Pink yarrow . A powerful pink hue, similar to the color obtained from diluted potassium permanganate. Suitable for accents. As a primary color it overloads the space. However, it is quite suitable for charismatic, energetic people.
- Broccoli . Friendly greetings from freshly cut grass. And the opportunity to touch the military world.
- Hazelnut . A light brown shade that easily fits into soft, unobtrusive interiors with a pastel palette. Bright, rich colors bloom against its background. It creates a calm atmosphere and fills the space with light.
Color solution
The color of the curtains should be combined with the surrounding environment. For example, it can be an addition to a bedspread, a cape on an armchair, pillows, a pouf and other elements of the bedroom interior.
The color of the curtains is an important decision. They are purchased for more than one year, so they must suit me in all respects.
The color of the curtains should match the surroundings
The main color scheme in modern textiles
In order not to make a mistake, it is better to get to know the colors and their shades in more detail:
- White . It can visually expand a small room, and in combination with warm shades such as soft pink, coffee or beige, it will make the bedroom airy. It is not advisable to use one white color, as it will create a hospital impression.
- Yellow . The most positive, optimistic shade. It can be combined with green or blue shades. My bedroom is on the north side, so yellow would be appropriate and would make the room warm and bright.
- Green . This is a classic, calming bedroom option. I immediately refuse it. I don't like repetitions!
Positive, optimistic tone
- Blue . Creates a pleasant, calm atmosphere. If the curtains are combined with warm shades of pillows and paintings, the bedroom will acquire an individual style. You can think about such a composition.
- Blue . Today this is one of the popular shades. It has a calming and cooling effect. One blue color makes the bedroom gloomy, so it should be diluted with white.
- Red . I completely exclude this color from my design project and have a negative attitude towards it.
The color of the curtains should be slightly darker/lighter than the color of the wallpaper. Since the curtains can merge with the walls. Therefore, I will not get the desired result.
Brown beige color
The combination of beige and brown is often found in modern interiors. The shade of hazelnut and pale dogwood fits into this concept. As accents, you can take pistachio and olive shades, blue, light blue, milky and creamy tones as companions.
As a rule, beige is used as a neutral background on which the artist paints the main picture. In this case, the main role is played by furniture or an accent wall.
Creation methods
If you decide to sew new curtains, the best solution is to use curtain companion fabrics. The fabrics have a wonderful combination, so they are suitable for decorating window openings in any room. At the same time, it is not necessary to use this material of one shade.
The combination of a plain fabric and a pattern that you like best looks very impressive. Here, the monochromatic material seems to play the role of a companion. If you want to sew such curtains from plain fabrics, the combination must be selected according to their design.
Thanks to the large selection of companion fabrics, you can create original products. Some housewives choose curtains from fabrics of different densities, transparency and similar patterns. Many people like to decorate their window with curtains with contrasting colors. Nowadays, designers use various methods of combining fabrics to create amazing models.
Recently, a new method has emerged that allows you to create curtains from two companion fabrics. In this case, fabrics with the same type of pattern are used, but the dimensions of the pattern are not the same. For example, flowers on thick curtains are small, but on light curtains they are large. At the same time, it is necessary to adhere to one important condition - the background and shades must be the same.
Today, companion curtains provide the opportunity for various combinations. Basically, when creating such curtains, a classic combination of canvases of the same tone and with patterns is used. At the same time, a combination of fabrics of different densities is most often used, which makes it possible to create different degrees of darkness both night and day. At the same time, when you move and move the curtains, the design options for the window opening change, which is important for variety of decoration.
Which style should you choose?
Curtains are usually matched to the existing style of the room. The only rule is complete harmony with other interior elements.
Classical
Classic involves long pieces of fabric and lush draperies. In this case, the windows are dressed in lush decoration, consisting of multi-layer curtains and various lambrequins.
The background is formed by elegant transparent tulle. A curtain of dense, easily draped fabrics touching the floor or falling in flowing folds opens in front of him. Lambrequins play the role of a rich frame and the main accent of the composition.
Neoclassical
Here you can move away from pomp and pay tribute to traditions, adhering to a slight hint of a particular era of classicism. In the first place is beauty, not devoid of healthy comfort and simplicity.
Instead of complex and intricate models, you can get by with a simple set of long classic curtains with tiebacks.
High tech
Strictness and simplicity do not interfere with the use of long models. However, there is no place for pomp and pretentiousness. Which models are suitable?
- Strict straight lines. A clear outline tending to a rectangle.
- No soft voluminous draperies.
- Correct geometry in texture and styles.
- Minimalist design.
It is allowed to use curtains with eyelets, Roman, roller models, blinds and classic long curtains in a simple design.
Minimalism
Implies simplicity and restraint. As in high-tech, there is no room for display of luxury. However, instead of advanced technology, you are immersed in the contemplation of the natural beauty of the world.
The Japanese culture that gave birth to this style traditionally uses screen curtains that slide apart like fronts in a closet. Straight fabric sheets are kept taut thanks to rigid strips - weights sewn into the bottom of each curtain.
Roman models with an ascetic design also fit perfectly into the strict Japanese classics.
Modern
A characteristic feature of the style is slight negligence, asymmetry and smooth lines.
Multilayer models are suitable for modern style. At least two types of fabric. At the same time, they should be softly combined with each other in color, avoiding harsh contrast. It’s better to play with the texture of the material, choose an interesting print with beautiful flowing lines that smoothly flow into one another.
Shabby Chic
Since the style is based on the desire to emphasize the aristocracy and presentability of the room, preference is given to expensive natural fabrics, exquisite materials and voluminous cascading folds.
Classic straight curtains, Austrian, French and Italian models can fit into this style.
Complex shapes and a theatrical approach with foreground, middle and background planning are encouraged. The combination of curtains, tulle and thick curtains with lambrequins will fit into the bedroom of this romantic style.
The style is demanding on the color scheme. No dark tones. Only a soft pastel palette.
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Roman curtains
This type of lifting curtains is also popular this year. According to designers, they are often used in bedrooms. Roman curtains are a strip of fabric with rigid slats attached horizontally to its reverse side.
During the lifting of the canvas, folds are formed that overlap each other. Usually they are short - up to the windowsill. In order for the curtain to hold the desired shape, thick fabric is selected for its sewing.
The design of Roman curtains can be any: classic, minimalism, hi-tech - the choice depends on the design of the room. This type is also suitable for romantic interiors.
Curtains go well with lambrequins, light curtains and muslin. A fashionable bedroom can be decorated with curtains made of identical fabrics in olive, plum or cherry shades. These colors look spectacular on folds during the daytime.
In our article you can see photos of new curtains for the bedroom.
New directions
Next, let's look at photos of new trends in curtain design. Watch and get inspired.
- Curtains in two colors. Stripes can be of different sizes and should be in harmony with other textiles in the room.
- Double curtains. They add volume, adding lightness to the interior.
- Thread curtains. They gently block out the sunlight, making the space sophisticated.
- Chic curtains. They will add luxury to a classic design.
- Several layers of identical curtains. They act as a continuation of a cozy and gentle bedroom.
For ceiling cornice
The ceiling mount looks beautiful when using classic models made of light flowing fabrics. In this case, the cornice can be in plain sight or hidden in a special niche.
Recently, ceiling curtains have become increasingly common, which are attached to the ceiling, forming beautiful folds. If a regular stretch fabric forms a flat surface, then curtains create rich draperies that gently flow into one another.
Designers love to use them to create an atmosphere in the spirit of the mysterious East. At the same time, textiles can be easily removed, washed and hung. If you add a canopy to the bed, you get a medieval fairy tale.
Also, ceiling cornices are good for theatrical scenery with foreground, middle and background. Moreover, they can be separated from each other by a couple of tens of centimeters in space. If, of course, the room allows it.
Japanese sliding curtains have a special love for ceiling cornices. They are a carefully smoothed rectangular canvas with rigid fixation of the upper and hard edge using a solid insert.
One side
Asymmetry is characteristic of modernity. It is also widely used in cases where one has to deal with limited space, for example, a children's bedroom of 9 m2.
To provide reliable protection from the sun's rays, complement the ensemble with Roman blinds or roller blinds. They will create an intimate atmosphere.
A beautiful and practical solution - choosing fabric for curtains
Modern light industry offers an incredible range of possible fabrics, differing in structure, color and composition, but the most popular will be fabrics made from natural fibers. It can be linen, chintz, satin, natural tulle, silk, satin.
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The suitability of a material for sewing curtains depends on several factors, among which the most important are:
- compound;
- density;
- weight;
- ability to drape;
- wear resistance;
- care requirements;
- external aesthetic qualities.
High quality fabrics have a high density, drape well and retain their presentable appearance for a long time. In order not to make a mistake with the purchase of fabric for curtains, look at the material against the light, check for creasing, look at the entire fabric for uniformity of coloring and preservation of the design, printing or embroidery.
In order to get an impression of the fabric’s ability to drape, it is enough to unwind a couple of meters of the material and collect the folds. Low-quality fabric stretches easily, the threads come apart at the seams, and even after careful ironing, such material looks untidy and wrinkled.
Be sure to learn about how to care for the fabric. Depending on the origin of the fibers (natural, synthetic or mixtures thereof) that make up the material, there are different ways to care for it. Nowadays, the most popular fabrics are made from mixed fibers; they can be machine washed on a gentle cycle. Silk, velvet, and organza retain their appearance well if dry cleaned, but cotton varieties, chintz and most types of polyester can be machine washed on normal cycles.
Cotton.
Fabrics based on cotton fibers are excellent for window decoration in a wide variety of stylistic manifestations. The material made from the cotton plant is durable and wear-resistant, it is easy to dye, and it is easy to apply a printed design on it. Cotton fabrics often have artificial impurities that help improve the technological qualities of the finished product.
Cotton material can have different densities, weave textures, it drapes well, conducts heat and protects from sunlight. But cotton also has its disadvantages - it is very susceptible to the influence of sunlight, paint and printed patterns fade quite quickly. If your windows face south or southwest, you will need to get a lining for cotton curtains, otherwise you will soon have to think about changing your window decor.
Linen.
Fabrics made from linen fibers are also strong and durable. But linen is much stiffer than cotton and has an original structure, which is why it is loved by many designers and homeowners around the world. Linen material holds tight folds well and is great for making fabric blinds or pleated curtains.
But the higher the content of natural linen fibers in the fabric, the easier it will wrinkle, the more difficult it will be to iron. But many designers suggest not ironing linen curtains at all in order to demonstrate the naturalness of the fabric and give the room a slight carelessness, rural motifs and an obvious closeness to nature (if we are talking about decorating a bedroom located in a country house). Fabrics made from linen fibers are also susceptible to direct sunlight, quickly fade and deteriorate (lining is required).
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Silk.
As everyone knows, silk fibers are a waste product of the silkworm. Fabrics with silk threads are great for creating window draperies. This material is not cheap, but the high cost is compensated by the beautiful appearance of the picturesque folds and flowing coattails.
In addition, silk fabric is strong and durable, practically does not wrinkle and is easily dyed and printed. But most types of silk fabrics are dry clean only.
Synthetic fabrics
. Synthetic fabrics usually include not only artificially created materials, but also mixtures with natural products. It is the presence of artificial fibers that enriches the fabric with such properties as elasticity, strength and water resistance. The most popular curtain fabrics include:
- acetate;
- nylon;
- viscose;
- polyester.
Synthetic fabrics are easy to care for, but it is important to remember that they must be ironed at a low temperature, otherwise the fibers may simply melt. But most modern synthetic materials can even do without ironing if they have been dried flat.
A practical solution would be curtains treated with special impregnations, so they repel dust and dirt. They are especially good on windows facing the road.
Curtains without lambrequin
In fact, any type of curtains can be used without a lambrequin. You can and should do without this element if the ceiling height is below 2.5 m.
How to revive the interior in this case?
- Decorative cords. Used for tacking, weaving and tying textiles.
- Magnetic clips. Available in various styles. They come in a wide variety of shapes and shades. Finding one that suits your style is quite easy with so many to choose from.
- Braid and lace. The technique is as old as the world, but still does not lose its effectiveness.
- Decorative clips, clothespins and hooks. If for some reason you cannot use a lambrequin, let decorative accessories take on its role.
- Game of colors and textures. Use your imagination. Combine different fabrics, prints, curtain heights and material textures.
- Baguettes. Yes, they may well replace a lambrequin. Select the appropriate model of the cornice overlay and replace the missing element with it.
Multifunctionality of the option
The beauty of two-color curtains lies in the versatility of the element’s functionality. Curtains do an excellent job with the following purposes:
- adding design notes;
- protection from the sun and prying eyes;
- window decoration;
- acting as an accent detail.
To create the desired combination of functions, you need to choose the right thing. It is important to pay attention to the density of fabrics, matching shades, possible roles in the interior composition.
New curtains at IKEA
Scandinavian style from IKEA is the embodiment of simplicity, lightness and environmental friendliness. New collections are released in updated colors, including fashionable shades for 2020.
Color trends
Noble beige remains relevant regardless of newfangled trends. In addition, it fits perfectly into the palette typical of the Year of the Yellow Dog.
It is accompanied by fiery red, sapphire and ice blue. They fit perfectly together. Just like in the photographs of breathtaking sunsets.
Curtains with tack
The romantic mood of Provence and the Mediterranean can be easily emphasized with the help of potholders and magnetic clips. The colorful colors of such curtains will fit perfectly into the delicate Shabby Chic.
Tulle
The delicate flowing lines of the print attract the eye and help create a light, relaxed atmosphere.
Narrow curtain
Japanese sliding canvases are perfect for decorating balcony blocks. You will be sure that the curtain will not tear if it accidentally gets caught on the door. A rigid weight strip ensures even tension on the curtain and ensures it looks perfect.
Whatever style you choose for your interior, there is always a wide selection of curtains to suit every taste and budget.
Modern ideas
Now let's look at some interesting ideas on how you can use curtains in your interior.
- Make curtains in the same tone as the wall. This type of room looks noble and elegant.
- The same tone as the bedspread. Such a tandem will give a fragrant and gentle atmosphere.
- Modern curtains will make your room more fashionable and unique in its own way.
- Unusually designed curtains in front of the balcony will add zest to the interior.
Photo selection of beautiful curtains in the bedroom interior
See photos of the new 2020 “Curtains for the bedroom” and get inspired. Choose your style and direction.
If you haven't found the right idea for your bedroom curtains, be sure to watch the video selection!
