Blue curtains are an excellent compositional solution for interior decoration. They are widely compatible with other colors and are used in many styles. This color never goes out of fashion and is acceptable in most famous designs.
Blue curtains are chosen by dreamers and romantics. It is these traits that are historically attributed to color; it also personifies the purity of soul and thoughts.
We hope that this is enough - you have no doubts about your choice. In order to consolidate your decision, we will tell you everything we know about the types and style of azure curtains, color compatibility, choice of fabrics, and application in the interiors of different rooms.
Features and recommendations for selection
If you look at the catalog offers, you will notice that it is the turquoise-colored curtains that are marked “sold out.” This is not easy. All shades, and there are several dozen of them, are very popular.
Blue curtains are suitable for residential and office premises; they have a number of features, only a few of which are classified as restrictions. Let's look at this aspect right away. In order not to return to it again, let’s dwell in more detail:
- There is a lot of coolness in blue. Cool blue will make a room with windows facing north even colder, sometimes even gloomier.
- An excess of blue contributes to despondency and the development of a depressive state.
- Active azure does not combine with all colors of the rainbow.
- In a large space it seems juicier and brighter, in a small space it seems darker.
- Blue is calming, but has a bad effect on melancholic people and people prone to depression.
That's probably all. Otherwise, turquoise is a blessed color. It creates:
- cosiness;
- feeling of spaciousness;
- able to adjust space;
- gives lightness;
- gives a feeling of naturalness;
- always looks clean, fresh,
- does not cause hunger in those who are on a diet,
- helps in the development of children,
- Gives inspiration to creative people.
Different shades can highlight or, on the contrary, mute window openings. Cool, calm notes of color are suitable for high-tech, minimalism, and classic styles. Blue window dressing is the perfect choice for all times. It has natural colors, is pleasant to the eye, and has a calming effect.
What does the color blue mean?
Despite the presence of contradictions in the use of color, associated with purity, cloudless skies and blue water, design options for residential premises are quite actively demonstrated. There are numerous photos on the Internet with blue curtains. The versatility of this shade (from the most delicate to the richest) is manifested in a calming effect on the human nervous system and a positive mood. These feelings are connected with visual perception, because looking at the sky or blue water, it is unlikely that anyone will be angry or irritated.
A cold palette also works effectively in a closed space. Energy directed in the right direction is intended to relieve stress and fatigue, there is hope for the best, and there is a feeling of freedom. Considering all these factors, you can safely use blue curtains in living rooms, but the main thing is to find the “golden” mean and not overdo it with its quantity.
Suitable wallpaper color
Blue curtains in the interior fit into any conditions, styles, dimensions. They are equally harmonious in classic and ultra-modern versions. With the help of turquoise, you can place the necessary accents, emphasize the advantageous aspects of the space, and divert attention from undesirable moments.
Blue curtains are suitable for white and beige walls in absolutely all conditions. This can be plain wallpaper, with elaboration, small patterns, walls with the effect of plaster in the loft style, photo wallpapers, striped patterns.
There are many options, the most difficult choice for beginners is blue wallpaper. Blue walls with the same curtains can overload the interior, making it dull and faceless. You need to have sufficient experience or impeccable taste to choose shades and textures of the same color that are consonant with each other.
Combination of blue with other colors
When using combined colors, you can successfully emphasize all the advantages of the decor.
Blue goes well with:
- White
- Lactic
- Light gray
- Turquoise
- Blue
- Light purple
- Blue-green
In individual cases, you can successfully play up the situation by complementing the blue with gold, beige, green, and chocolate.
Kinds
Curtains for a blue room provide a wide choice of models, styles, and functional features. They can be chic, cute, strict, exotic. The main thing is quality. Unfortunately, cheap fabrics make the turquoise color look rustic, and it is naive to believe that someone will not notice this.
The color blue emphasizes the semantic load. This is a symbol of emotions, pure thoughts, sincerity. Surrounded by heavenly azure, a person feels reliability, well-being, and stability of existence. It also helps you concentrate.
Tulle
Transparent tulle in heavenly shades is perfection itself. Ideally, curtains and tulle should be selected in different textures. Curtains should be thick, several shades darker.
By the way, tulle can be used in a mono version without any combinations. But this is the case if:
- the possibility of curiosity from those passing by is excluded; they will not look through the windows;
- There is no need to protect your eyes from bright sunlight or darken the room at night due to street lighting.
Rolled
Roller blinds are the optimal solution for the modern design of small spaces. They take up no space either folded or opened. The roller mechanism allows you to roll up curtains like a roll of wallpaper. Blue roller blinds are a strict and calm option, suitable for offices, kitchens, minimalism and high-tech styles.
Roman
The Roman style of curtains in the room is favorably set off by the azure color.
For Roman blinds, it is good to use natural fabrics in shades of sky and aquamarine: linen, cotton, matting.
Country style will be created by turquoise curtains with a folk-style pattern, for example, with a cucumber print. By the way, he is still popular.
Long curtains
Floor-length curtains are a timeless basic classic. Everyone knows this technique; you don’t need to have a design education. Even if you don't have the money or time for a cool design project, you can't go wrong with style by hanging blue long curtains. This is a timeless option for bedrooms and living rooms.
Long panels of thick cornflower blue curtains can be combined with smoky gray roller blinds and Roman blinds, which allow you to adjust the degree of illumination. This technique is especially useful in the bedroom, where darkening is needed.
Short curtains
When choosing the length of curtains, we unfairly ignore short and medium-length curtains. In heavenly cool colors, they are very practical in the kitchen and children's room, as they will not tear or get dirty.
If you make them double, they will successfully cope with the main tasks - protect from the sun and create comfort.
Thread
Blue thread curtains perfectly zone the space, imitate and decorate real windows, doorways, and niches. It is appropriate to use decorative decorations - beads, bugles, wicker elements, light garlands - depending on the style and purpose of the curtain.
Curtains with lambrequin
Lambrequins can be made in a darker or lighter turquoise than curtains, in a primary or contrasting color, in satin, velvet, or chiffon. It is appropriate and justifiable to hang them in the living room or bedroom.
The lambrequin performs a decorative task - it adds pomp and completeness to the overall appearance of the window. It stretches beautifully along the top of the wall, can be figured and protrude beyond the window frames, and decorate rooms with a corner layout.
They are decorated with drapery, fringe, tassels, and edging. Due to such elements, the Empire style and classicism in curtain design are maintained.
Curtains with eyelets
A very atmospheric and laconic version of curtains with ultramarine eyelets in an urban style. The fabric on the curtain rods is not held on hooks or clips, but is directly strung onto a round bar through punched holes treated with metal fittings - grommets.
This method of fastening became popular at the beginning of the 21st century and is now a classic. They have one feature - the eyelet fits well on thick fabrics and is not appropriate on thin fabrics - muslin, tulle. But it holds heavy and two- or three-layer curtains well.
French
In Soviet times, the pinnacle of chic was a white French curtain beautifully gathered in waves. Times have changed, but the style of curtains with gathered scallops is also used in spacious rooms with high ceilings. Only a varied color palette was added to it. The blue satin options in the interior are proof of this.
Fabrics
There are no problems with choosing fabrics in the azure palette now. The focus is on price-quality ratio. Most often, we choose practical materials - wrinkle-free, durable, easy to wash and quick-drying. In the case of heavenly flowers, preference should be given to natural fabrics made from environmentally friendly linen, cotton, silk, and wool. But they also cost an order of magnitude more than synthetic or blended ones.
Linen and cotton
Linen and cotton fabrics are durable, hypoallergenic, easy to breathe and cool in the summer heat. Modern dyeing technologies create all shades from the color of light blue bottle glass to schmalt. Especially beautiful are linen fabrics of forget-me-not color with melange weaving.
Among the shortcomings that you will have to put up with, we note that the glaze on linen and cotton can fade in the sun, they wrinkle heavily at the folds, and shrink a lot when washed. The last fact should be taken into account at the stage of modeling and sewing curtains.
Linen and cotton are used to decorate kitchen interiors and are traditionally hung in country cottages and dachas.
Velvet and velor
If you choose velvet curtains for your room, you definitely won’t go wrong. The shades of azure are emphasized very effectively by the shimmering pile fabric. In addition, they have increased noise and light absorption and look chic in bedrooms and living rooms.
But you need to take into account that velvet and velor pile sometimes becomes electrified and literally attracts dust. True, it is not so noticeable on sky-smoky shades, but you still won’t be able to quickly wash heavy velvet at home. This fabric will sooner or later need industrial dry cleaning.
Veil
A thin transparent uniform fabric, and even in an azure shade, will create an extraordinary feeling of tenderness in the interior. Heavenly voile curtains are suitable for blue thick fabrics and are excellent companions in double and cascading multi-layer options.
Chiffon
It’s hard to even imagine lighter and more subtle window decorations. He will literally float above the window. At some point, it may seem that it is not the bluish curtain that is swaying, but simply a noticeable breath of wind that is shaking the air.
It is extremely easy to breathe with such delicate curtains. It is better that the chiffon perfectly matches the bluish color of the curtains, only differing by 1-2 tones from the main one, since in contrast it can get lost and become completely invisible.
Organza
A chic, very elegant version of blue organza curtains with gold trim. The fabric, although transparent, is dense and stiff, holds its shape well, and all shades of blue benefit and seem richer and brighter on its matte or glossy surface. Organza with elaboration and ornamentation has additional advantages in combinatoriality.
Gozhka
Natural material is usually inexpensive, durable and wear-resistant. Curtains and a blue matting bedspread are a budget option for updating the interior. But it does not look cheap, but very stylish in country, Provence, and minimalist interiors.
Curtain fabrics
Curtains of rich and dark azure colors come in different textures, but are always very dense and do not allow sunlight to pass through. They are usually combined with transparent thin curtains.
Turquoise curtain fabrics frame not only the windows in the interior of the living room, office and bedroom. They are used to make bedspreads, tablecloths, and pillowcases, so you can order a set in the same style.
The fabric used for curtains can even be repeated in furniture upholstery and wall decoration. This technique is used to create Empire and Classicism styles that are complex in terms of decoration.
Color combination
The color of heavenly blue can transform any window, any room beyond recognition in a matter of minutes, adding nobility and sophistication. It creates a feeling of freshness and purity, because it is the color of two natural elements at once - water and air.
Blue itself has many variations, and you can always find one that will match the color of the walls and furniture. Azure and other shades are compatible and look modern in company with mysterious black and complex dark red, and look chic when framed in gold and silver.
You can safely realize all your fantasies and not be afraid that they will turn out to be kitsch. Blue pacifies and pacifies even bad taste, and you have to really “try” to spoil it.
Gray blue
As you know, any color can be combined with basic gray. In combination with blue, the gray shade creates a fashionable, light and calming ambience.
Gray-blue, non-contrasting shades are a combination for an interior in a classic style. In such a minimalist look, gray everyday life will flow easily and serenely.
White blue
The classic combination is blue and white. White in Russian tradition is the color of celebration and innocence. These are key compositional moments for youth, especially girls’ rooms, children’s rooms, and in cases where you need to visually enlarge the space.
Beige blue
If you can’t decide what color to match with blue, so as not to appear banal or tasteless, we advise you to approach the issue from the beige side. It will add warmth and light to the cold azure. This is an intermediate gentle option between calm white/gray and extravagant purple/orange.
Beige is chosen by supporters of the classics. The combination looks unobtrusive and at the same time fresh, so there’s nothing to complain about.
Blue and cyan
A win-win combination - turquoise and blue curtains in the interior. A smooth gradient from blue-blue below to light and white at the top looks especially impressive and modern.
Pink blue
Don’t doubt which curtains to hang in a girl’s room, buy pink and blue ones. All little princesses love pink. Complete the room with blooming houseplants, stuffed animals and warm lighting. The child will be happy in such an environment.
Yellow blue
Modern textile style allows you to combine the incongruous. So a bold decision would be to combine yellow and the color of the azure sky, especially since such a neighborhood is often found in nature.
Even in a room with north-facing windows, blue can be allowed if it goes in combination with yellow. In such a room it will always be warm and cozy.
And yet we advise you to keep the proportions no more than 1:4 in the curtain/wall combination. And yellow-blue curtains allow a contrast of 50:50%.
Brown blue and chocolate blue
Blue pastel curtains matched to light and even dark brown wallpaper refer us to the elegant and fashionable Tiffany style, in which the main emphasis is on turquoise. This option looks expensive and individual due to the repetition of one color in many details.
Blue and green
If you check your choice with the color palette, then green, like red, is not the most successful color combination. However, if the shade is grassy and sky blue, you will get a fresh spring stylish interior.
Blue and gold
The sophisticated contrast of blue and gold plays to the design's advantage.
Golden wallpaper or some finishing details against a blue background look luxurious. The combination is suitable for classical and rococo style.
Lilac blue and lilac blue
Using colors that match nature is always a winner. The tandem of blue and violet is reminiscent of the colors of a peacock feather, bright, iridescent, saturated.
This is a favorite style combination:
- Provence;
- shabby chic;
- eastern;
orange blue
Curtains of an orange-blue combination characterize the owner of the room as a brave, energetic, self-sufficient person. The most modern, youth tandem of brick-orange with light denim in patchwork style.
Blue curtains for the bedroom
In the recreation area, it is preferable to use light tones of blue. This will help create conditions for relaxation and stress relief. Canvases that combine marine shades with white or light gray look good.
Double curtains are often used in the bedroom. A thick cornflower blue curtain goes in a duet with a light white or light yellow veil or organza. This option allows you to let a lot of light into the room during the day, and isolate yourself from the outside world at night.
Pillows, bedside tables, paintings of the same colors will add completeness to the design. A couple of bright elements, and the bedroom interior is ready.
Design
Azure, turquoise, blue are active and rich colors. However, in the mono version they are not suitable everywhere. It must be combined with neutral or equally bright colors, diluted with patterns, different textures, and decorative finishes.
Plain
To match the light wallpaper, you can choose curtains in the fashionable color “tina blue” (turquoise blue). Plain, laconic colors are the way to go for small rooms; they visually expand the space. Light blue even tones seem to exude light, “breathe” air and freshness.
Striped and checkered
Blue striped curtains visually increase the height of the ceilings, but they should not be hung in long narrow halls, rooms, or corridors. The room will look even more like a pencil case.
A large graphic stripe or checkerboard makes the interior heavier, while a small one gives a cheerful variegation, for example, in the kitchen or bathroom.
With a pattern or ornament
Blue patterned curtains can look different. It all depends on the print. Each room and each style has its own ornament. Choosing the perfect one is somewhat more difficult than fitting a plain curtain into the design.
With an image
In the catalogs of sales offices you can always choose curtains with patterns in azure tones, especially since they already contain ready-made ideas that were developed by professional stylists.
With photo printing
Transferring images from photographs to fabric is possible with modern computer laser 3D printing. Such sky-blue curtains look very original, bright, eye-catching, but, unfortunately, they can quickly get boring. They are difficult to match with wallpaper with a pattern.
Decor
Light blue curtains become a central element of decor, especially when their beauty is emphasized by fittings and accessories. They are not only decorative, but also functional.
Furniture, paintings or posters on the walls in a general tone, and a couple of bright textile accessories will add completeness to the look. Blue dictates that we take ideas from Mother Nature herself.
Clamps
A very convenient alternative to grab bars. The decor of clips in blue tones can be different: wrapped with ribbons and colored cords, large crystals, buttons, braiding, pompoms, bows, etc.
Holders and tiebacks
Holders, also called tiebacks, keep turquoise curtains in a gathered position, emphasizing the flowing texture. Most often they are made from the same fabric as the curtains themselves or from decorative cord. On thick curtains, holders do not always create a beautiful drapery; it is better to avoid them.
Tassels and fringe
Tassels and fringe are a finishing element of blue curtains for a living room or bedroom in a classic style. They are sewn on the bottom and side edge of the product. The finish can be repeated in lambrequins, sofa cushions, bedspreads and even carpets.
The use of contrasting finishes is not relevant today. To prevent the fringe from seeming too old-fashioned, it is matched to the curtains.
Choosing a shade of curtains
The range of blue colors includes more than 100 shades. The human eye perceives the entire palette very clearly. Therefore, it is important to choose the right shade of curtains to create a certain atmosphere.
For example, the pure, delicate blue color of curtains, similar to the clear summer sky, creates comfort and puts you in a positive mood. And dark, rich sea tones encourage creativity and activate brain activity.
The marine range with an admixture of turquoise notes is not suitable for everyone. These are extremely saturated shades that can be irritating. This color is best used not in its pure form, but in combination with more muted colors of textiles and accessories.
Aquamarine has the ability to attract the eye. Due to its moderate brightness, it is often used in interior decoration. Aquamarine curtains can become the central element of the decor. And small inclusions of the same shade in the form of sofa pillows or photo frames will create the necessary balance and harmony.
Azure, or the color of the sky, is ideal for window decoration. It is familiar to the human eye, causes pleasant sensations and associations with nature. Azure curtains look noble and unobtrusive.
Gray-blue curtains create a feeling of purity, calm, and tranquility. The intensity of the shade from light to deep dark allows you to choose curtains for almost any interior.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Blue curtains occupy pride of place in the interiors of the bedroom, hall, living room, nursery, kitchen and even bathroom. They are suitable almost everywhere. You can see this for yourself.
Kitchen
Hang blue curtains in the kitchen, and it will immediately be transformed - visually it will become lighter and seem younger. A blue kitchen with white furniture looks very elegant.
Curtains for the kitchen, blue in different shades and from different fabrics, do not just frame the window. Properly chosen, they emphasize style and help zone the place for cooking and eating.
They are also optimistic and positive, which means they promote digestion. At the same time, the blue background does not stimulate excessive appetite, which means it will allow household members not to overeat and more enjoy communicating with each other in a cozy kitchen.
Curtains in the kitchen are preferable to simple styles, so as not to overload an already rich space with details.
Living room
The living room, by definition, serves as a place where not only the owners, but also their guests spend time. This means that its interior should be universal, at the same time interesting and comfortable for everyone.
In the interior of the living room, blue curtains play the leading role. Whether they are classic, strict with eyelets or your favorite French ones, with or without tiebacks, pleats, fringe, they will not go unnoticed. Blue curtains in the living room of various shades not only make a first impression, but also create a mood, maintain a state of peace, inner depth and strength.
In rooms where there is a lot of light during the day, you can design a cascading, multi-layered curtain. Of course, such a curtain will require special care, but it looks amazing.
Children's
If you want your child to be in a calm and good mood, hang blue curtains in the nursery. Children love this color very much; it resembles the sky, sea, river - everything that fills the harmonious inner world of a child. By the way, curtains with photo printing work very well in a child’s room if they depict a children’s story, for example, Disney cartoon characters, space or the underwater world.
Psychologists who practice color therapy recommend using blue more often in the children's room. It stimulates development without overloading the psyche, promotes the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, which is very important for inquisitive pioneer researchers.
Bedroom
Bedroom design is a particularly delicate, even intimate matter. This is a relaxation area, a cozy place for our dreams and relaxation. In the interior of the bedroom, calm light blue has always occupied and continues to occupy a place of honor.
For a bedroom in blue tones, choose thick turquoise or aquamarine curtains, delicate transparent light-colored tulle.
Blue in the bedroom is often used in double curtains; it is usually duplicated in furniture parts, wall decoration, bedspreads, bedside rugs, etc.
Bathroom
It would seem that there is nothing easier than hanging curtains in the bathroom. But here you can also get creative and play with blue curtains. A marine theme would be perfect. It's time to remember the blue sky, sea, beach. Small cozy accessories and aquamarine themed bath items will complete the idea.
Rules for use in the living room
In the living room, where the owners of the house gather in the evenings or welcome guests, it is necessary to create a comfortable and friendly environment.
You should also consider the location of the window and the size of the room. A window in a small room should be decorated with curtains of light shades, since dark canvases can visually reduce the space, and the room itself will become gloomy and uncomfortable. For a large room, you can choose curtains in deep shades. In this case, you can use a bright design with contrasts.
Styles
Style is the ability to combine large elements and small details, the ability to maintain balance, to organize a logical order of space.
Blue provides us with a large selection of styles for rooms of different functions.
Modern
To decorate rooms in a modern style, you can choose azure curtains that are long, floor-length, straight, without an elaborate print. She will look bright and festive.
Minimalism
The heavenly color is pleasing to the human eye. It looks organically against the background of the views from the window, and fits perfectly into a minimalist style. Minimalism has one feature - it can easily and imperceptibly transform into simply boring. Blue curtains will never allow this to happen.
You can’t do without furniture at all, even in minimalism; the Brooklyn blue sofa will be the pinnacle of furniture chic. It is simple, functional, comfortable, very stylish.
Provence
In the spirit of pastoral village reality, we select sky-blue curtains with delicate flowers, ruffles, and draperies. We give preference to natural fabrics.
Oriental
If you decide to create an interior in an oriental style, remember that light blue color in Muslim culture means faith and hope, but dark blue is often a sign of mourning and melancholy.
Taking this into account, we resolve the issue in favor of light-colored fabrics on the windows. And we create atmosphere due to the abundance of luxurious, expensive, very cozy details: sofa cushions, decorative dishes, finishing bronze, antique gold. A characteristic item for this style is a dark wool or silk carpet with a rich pattern.
Classic
Curtain fabric plus tulle is a traditional classic design that never goes out of style. It is emphasized by multi-layering, traditional combinations of blue colors, soft folds, lambrequins, fringed tassels, and tiebacks.
Country
A bright, cheerful style is dictated by no-frills turquoise curtains and roller blinds. It would be correct to hang shortened or gathered at the top, with a graphic design. Checks, stripes, polka dots in light blue combinations are attractive prints with a certain character.
Nautical
In marine design, the color of the curtains from blue to aquamarine suggests itself. Natural, light fabrics - linen, voile, Double-layer and French curtains will imitate the sea surf.
It’s not for nothing that designers fell in love with the heavenly color. It gives fertile space for creativity, doesn’t get boring, and always looks good.
