Night curtains for the bedroom: design options and tips for choosing

Choosing night curtains for a bedroom is not an easy task, because not only the appearance of your interior depends on them, but also a comfortable night's sleep. Modern design options for night curtains can be extremely diverse: you can choose stylish design solutions for every taste. In this article, you will learn about the possible materials and colors of night curtains for the bedroom, as well as the criteria for choosing them.

In the bedroom, two different types of curtains are usually hung - a thin tulle to dim the harsh daylight, and night curtains - they are usually made of thick material. The purpose of the night curtains is to create complete darkness in the room at night so that the light of the lanterns, passing cars and the early rays of the sun do not disturb your sleep. Night models for the bedroom are also called sun shades or shade curtains.

In some cases, curtains are used to darken the windows, but most often they choose full-length long curtains to the floor - in most interiors they look much better, and if the bedroom has a balcony, then long options will be the only option for you.

Usually curtains occupy a considerable area in space - almost the entire wall. This is a significant color spot in the interior, which is important to correctly design - the shade of the curtains can become a bright accent in your bedroom or, on the contrary, organically blend with the base colors... Also important, so that the design, material and prints on the fabric match the overall style of the room.

The modern variety of fabrics allows you to choose the right curtains for any interior and for any task. Usually they try to choose very dense and light-blocking curtains for the bedroom.

Recently popular blackout material - thanks to the unique combination of fibers and several layers of the fabric itself, this material allows you to create opaque blackout curtains. They can be of any color, but they are always very dense. This is especially true for regions where there are white nights in summer, as well as for those who have windows facing the sunny side and who do not like to get up early.

Heavy fabrics are characteristic of the classic style popular in bedroom interiors. Often these are dense options with the addition of satin - such curtains slightly shine and look really luxurious in any setting. These options usually do a pretty good job of opacity as well.

For country style models made of linen, cotton or bamboo fiber are often suitable. These are wonderful natural materials that look stylish and help to feel closer to nature in the room. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that a certain amount of light rays still pass through these natural fibers. If you want total darkness, you are unlikely to be able to achieve it - unless you can combine such beautiful curtains with blinds for complete opacity.

The color of the curtains is very important in the interior.

Consider the following possible color schemes.

• White curtains very often used mainly in southern countries - this color reflects the sun's rays and saves from the heat. Nevertheless, for residents of northern latitudes, white curtains can be quite relevant. The interiors of the bedroom are very often decorated in light colors, and white is very convenient - it allows you to combine different shades and goes well with almost any color - such curtains will visually make the space of the room more spacious, airy and light.

• As a basis for the color palette for curtains, you can take and ocher shades - they are warm, which is very good for the interior. You can create a completely harmonious range by choosing only shades of ocher and beige - you can play on a combination of light and dark tones.

• Night curtains in pink Is a design solution that women often like. Complex composite pink tones are now in vogue: you can choose bright or pale, warm or cold colors. These curtains are suitable for a pink, gray, blue or brown bedroom.

• Blue curtains will also be relevant. You can consider both light-colored fabrics and curtains in deep blue shades - they can be almost black. You can combine them in a setting with bright yellow, pale pink, lilac and black.

• Brown shades also good for bedroom decoration. They can range from mid-tones mixed with red or khaki to dark, almost deep blacks. Combine them well in contrast to white, terracotta, lime and turquoise are also suitable - they will add freshness to a dark interior.

• Night curtains are often chosen in peach tones... These are warm, gentle, calm colors, which are conducive to pleasant relaxation.For a successful combination, purple, blue, yellow or white are suitable.

• Curtains in shades of gray are considered universal. You can use subtle cool shades of gray or warmer options, depending on your preference. Beige, white, brown, emerald, khaki, yellow, raspberry - these are the most fashionable modern combinations with gray.

• Green color it is considered soothing for a reason: psychologists in the course of experiments have revealed its beneficial effect on the human body and on our psychological well-being.

Curtains can be both plain and with various prints. Patterns should be chosen depending on what kind of interior you have - stripes or a cage, complex geometric prints, inscriptions, floral, floral or oriental ornaments may work. Often, the design combines new colors with those shades that are already used in the interior - it always looks good.

The design of the curtains is very varied: you can stick to traditional aesthetics in the interior or try out fashionable novelties.

Consider the following trendy options.

• Classic style remains one of the most popular even in the modern world: it resembles the atmosphere of old palaces, looks expensive, luxurious and solemn - this style is the best fit for creating a special atmosphere in your bedroom. For this, heavy curtains with floral ornaments embroidered with a tapestry stitch are suitable, and lambrequins will be appropriate at the top of the curtains.

• Country style - this is another popular trend now, which is liked not only by the owners of private country houses, but also by very many residents of megalopolises. This is a cozy style that will help you get closer to nature - the curtains for it should be made of natural fibers: linen, cotton, bamboo. Most often, colors are also used as natural as possible.

• Provencal style suitable for those who want to create the atmosphere of a cozy French village in the bedroom. This is a colorful, airy and sophisticated style that romantic natures choose. Special attention is paid to textiles in it - these are light translucent bright fabrics with floral or plant ornaments. You can safely use thick satin and silk for night curtains.

There is a lot of textiles in the bedroom, so it greatly affects the appearance of the entire room. Daytime and nighttime curtains, bedspreads, pillows and carpets are striking as soon as you step into the room.

First of all, it is important to take care of so that the material of the curtain fabric matches the materials of the decoration and furniture. If you have simple wooden furniture, satin is unlikely to be appropriate, and if you have chosen marble furniture, cotton will not work for you.

The color scheme is also important, however it will depend on your design decision - you can make it restrained and close in tone to the main color of the interior, or, on the contrary, make it as contrasting as possible in order to diversify the setting and give the design dynamics.

The bedspread and night curtains can be from the same material or from different materials. Nevertheless we must not forget about practicality. Think about how dense the curtain material you need - build on this in your choice.

Consider the options that professional designers select for bedroom interiors - you can get inspired by your ideas.

• For classic interiors, dense options in light powdery colors are needed.

• Roman blinds in a roll can be suitable for residents of southern latitudes.

• Models with floral prints make the interior look fresh and beautiful - they are suitable for both large and small bedrooms.

How to sew the curtains correctly, see below.