The advice of experienced designers will help you determine which curtains will suit the golden wallpaper in the living room. It's quite a bright color, and as a wall covering it takes up a significant area, so it becomes a complex accent. To fill a room with comfort, you will need to pay attention to every detail of the interior.
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Color harmony
When choosing golden curtains, you should focus on the color of the wallpaper, furniture and textiles. Such curtains are very bright and can overload the space. Curtains of such a rich shade go well with pastel colors; they visually mute their pomp.
Dark shades of brown and chocolate on the floor, walls and furniture can, on the contrary, emphasize the window opening. This looks especially advantageous when the windows do not face the sunny side. In this case, cool shades (turquoise, green, blue, indigo or gray) are also often used. It is suitable for kitchen or living room.
For the bedroom it is better to use gold curtains in combination with beige, red, white, blue and olive. They calm, give peace and set you up for sleep. Naturally, these are basic recommendations, everything is very subjective.
Greens
The many shades of this color allow you to create bright or unobtrusive window decor. Curtains of rich green colors will decorate the windows in the hall. Classic long curtains can be decorated with golden fringe or lambrequins.
Plain green curtains will look good with tulle that contains gold threads or patterns. The main thing is not to overdo it with gold. However, this is individual... Light curtains can be hung in a child's room or bedroom by choosing a bedspread, carpet or lampshade that matches the color.
Indoor color combinations
Since golden curtains in the interior come in a variety of color intensities, fabric textures, with and without ornaments, you need to know what and how to combine them with. What is better not to use? They are easier to perceive in combination with other rich colors. Can be used in edging, patterning, tiebacks and lambrequins, with tulle or using the gradient technique.
White and gold
This combination is considered a classic design solution. White calms the solemnity of gold. Therefore, when using it, it is necessary to additionally hang white light tulle. The presence of faded, not clearly expressed ornaments is allowed; too bright, eye-catching ones will be superfluous.
To avoid making a mistake, you can apply the three-color rule. One of the successful options is white, gold and brown, possibly beige. They complement each other. For example, bright curtains with a lambrequin can be emphasized with light, white or milky walls and floors. Wooden furniture and linen upholstery will add contrast. Pillows, carpet and decorations should be chosen in pastel colors with small floral patterns.
Blue
This option is known as the Baroque style. It is characterized by a combination of blue and gold, a voluminous flowing canopy over the bed, blue curtains to gold wallpaper, furniture and large folds. As a result, the combination creates a moderate warm effect in the room. The palette is suitable for a bedroom or kitchen. But if executed well, it can become a decoration for a living room or hall. The game of contrast is important here.
Turquoise or blue color
Curtains in cool shades harmonize with a golden background and vice versa. But this technique is successful for medium and large sized rooms. This range creates dynamics, refreshes and balances the interior. But smooth transitions are required here. To do this, you can use plain golden walls with blue curtains, decorated with abstractions and monograms. Or, on the contrary, wallpaper with a pattern combined with monotonous double curtains and light tulle made of organza and silk.
Brown and gold
This combination is often found in the office and living room. Usually this is dark brown furniture and gold textiles diluted with beige. The floor is dark or, conversely, light in contrast to the color of the walls. The second option, on the contrary, is heavy, dense curtains of a brown shade, coffee with milk or cocoa. Moreover, one fabric should repeat the pattern of one of the surfaces in the room.
With a successful selection of shades, you can adequately decorate a kitchen or nursery in this style. At the same time, diluting the relatively strict style with bright decorations or paintings.
Red and gold
A room decorated in this color scheme is distinguished by the solemnity characteristic of the era of kings, balls and feasts. The walls are usually plain red, decorated with baguettes and columns, but the ceiling and curtains are golden. The furniture and floor are strictly dark or light, without contrasting accents.
Gray-gold
Gray is considered a basic color; it combines well in any design. Recently, a rich graphite shade has been used. Against such a background, a pattern with gold, bright decorations, and lighting look good. For example, gray curtains combined with light transparent tulle and slightly visible gold threads will sparkle with special colors. Especially if the windows face the sunny side. You can complement the interior with bright yellow textiles and fresh flowers.
Beige
If, on the contrary, you want to emphasize and focus attention on gold, then beige is a good background for this. It is calming, neutral and creates a basis for flights of fancy. But if the walls are already bright, then you need to use beige curtains and furniture in calm tones.
Black and gold
This combination is appropriate only in a large room, and in this way you can emphasize its size. But in a small one, the palette will add gloominess. Even if there is an abundance of light, there will be a feeling of its lack. But if you still want to use these two colors, then you need to play with contrast. Golden walls, pastel floor colors and black curtains, dark furniture.
Greens
A varied palette makes it possible to use green in any room. Olive is beautiful in bedrooms and children's rooms, bottled is interesting in the hallway and living room, light green in the kitchen. But here it is necessary to dilute it with a light or dark color. Then the interior will look luxurious, soft, balanced.
Blue
Sky curtains on a golden background look very impressive. Pleasant cool colors will help balance the color scheme of the interior. To create smoother transitions between the coolness of the sky and the warmth of gold, there are different design techniques.
For example, blue curtains with monograms will go well with plain walls. If the wallpaper is patterned, hang monochrome curtains on a gilded cornice or add gold accessories. Other options include double curtains or patterned organza over blackout curtains.
Important: rich window textiles, bright accents and contrasts are more appropriate in medium and large rooms.
Curtains in the interior of rooms
When selecting curtains, you need to take into account several features: the purpose and style of the room, the method of attachment to the cornice, the appearance, texture of the fabric, decorative elements, additional colors in the design. At first glance it seems complicated, but it is not. If you look into it, it becomes clear that it is quite simple.
Public places
Gold curtains are actively used to decorate banquet halls, cafes, wedding salons, and restaurants. Such popularity is due to the fact that they easily bring solemnity to the interior and create a festive atmosphere. But sometimes you can find them in offices, although then you definitely need to dilute them with neutral tones (white, gray, beige, blue).
With their visual richness, they fit well into any style, no matter whether it’s empire or high-tech, they enhance lighting, increase space and give warmth, comfort, and lift your spirits. Especially in the cold gray seasons.
Hall
This part is very important, as it is where the whole family gathers to spend leisure time together, welcome guests and celebrate holidays. Therefore, due attention should be paid to the design of windows. But you need to take into account the height of the ceilings and the size of the room in advance. In a small space, heavy gold curtains with large drapery in the hall are inappropriate. Visually they eat up space. In the hall, muslin, a light veil, and satin are suitable. And for shading you can use blinds or roller blinds.
Large rooms have more room for imagination. It’s easy to emphasize grandeur thanks to golden curtains made of jacquard, brocade or velvet, complemented by unobtrusive light tulle. And if you need to hide a nondescript cornice, you can use a lambrequin.
Living room
Golden curtains for the living room create a solemn atmosphere in it. It harmonizes not only in the classical style, but also in the modern one. You can diversify with a small lambrequin, contrasting inserts, interesting edging and tiebacks. And if you use heavy double-sided fabric, then selecting the curtain with magnets, the gold will be unobtrusively visible without overloading the interior.
Kitchen
For this part of the room, the design of the window opening is selected primarily based on its practical purposes. They should be washed often, they should not create a fire hazard, but at the same time be beautiful. Therefore, it is recommended to hang short roller blinds, Roman blinds, in the kitchen. Simplicity can be removed by using soft lighting or adding a lambrequin, an originally designed cornice, or choosing a fabric with small stones that will playfully shimmer in the sun.
Bedroom
Since sleeping areas should soothe and induce sleep, designers advise using light flowing fabrics, but decorating them with fringe, ribbons, and ruffles. A French curtain or eyelet curtain fits perfectly here. When using a golden curtain in the bedroom, it should be diluted with light pastel colors.
Children's
When designing children's rooms, attention is paid to maintaining the maximum amount of natural light. Therefore, light fabrics are used (tulle, organza, silk, etc.). But additional protection from bright light is required. For this purpose, thick curtains and blinds are used. Gold curtains add luxury to any interior, and in combination with shades of pink, green and blue you can achieve originality and uniqueness.
Brown
Curtains of this noble color will complement doors, furniture, picture frames and mirrors. Decorating windows with chocolate-colored curtains is suitable for a living room or study, which has a lot of space and enough lighting.
Excess darkness is compensated by a white veil - of course, if this color is present in the interior. The windows of the hall are often decorated with compositions of double curtains or two types of tulle - plain and patterned. In this case, one of the fabrics duplicates the shade of the walls or the pattern on them.
Thick chocolate curtains will provide a calm, peaceful atmosphere in the bedroom. In harmony with the set, they will create a single color ensemble in the kitchen. Delicious shades like coffee with milk or cocoa are an excellent choice for curtains in a child’s room. They are in harmony with light wood and will be a good background for bright pictures or drawings.
Types of curtains
The overall atmosphere and style of the room depend on well-chosen curtains. Therefore, you need to choose not only their style, but the length and method of mounting on the wall. Now there are no problems with this. In stores you can buy ready-made ones or order them in custom sizes. Having selected a fabric with the necessary light transmittance, a cornice or mechanisms.
Roman
It is distinguished by a high degree of practicality in window design. And combined with a golden color or pattern, this type of curtain can become a highlight of the interior design. They do not burden the space and fit into any style, even the most elaborate. In addition, they shade well and do not block the penetration of sunlight during the day.
Golden Roman blinds look original in a bright room with a lot of light. And you can dilute their solemnity with turquoise, various shades of brown, gray or white. Their introduction can be in the form of stripes on fabric, geometric shapes, and floral patterns.
Rolled
Usually used as a supplement. But today their variety on the market is impressive and in some styles they are used as independent window textiles. They are lightweight, easy to use and provide good protection from prying eyes from the street. If you want something special, then you should opt for gold roller blinds.
The fabric can be dense, which shades well, or more loose. Decorated with embroidery, interesting patterns, scallops or tassels. And the rich palette makes it possible to please even the most whimsical person. For example, for classics, an aged golden shade or tones close to bronze are suitable.
Thanks to a wide selection of fabrics and colors, they can be combined with any style, but look best in minimalism, art deco and shabby chic. With them you can avoid heavy curtains, leaving light tulle.
Blinds
This option provides good protection from the sun. But usually they are not taken into account, since the first association is with the horizontal golden type. But they can also be vertical and wooden, reminiscent of shutters. If in the first option the variety of colors is poor (white, black, brown and bamboo), then with the rest everything is more interesting.
Vertical golden blinds are usually used to decorate office spaces. For example, golden color against the background of dark walls and furniture looks contrasting. Visually, it lifts the mood and gives warmth.
But wooden ones can be painted any shade. Thus, the golden color fits organically into the interior of a bedroom, living room or bay window, and they also shade well. And an unusual tone transforms the space, visually enlarging it.
Classic long curtains
In the last few years, curtains have been used that are 10-20 cm longer than required, that is, their lower part lies on the floor. But for gold curtains, the ideal length is up to the middle of the baseboard. Thanks to their rich color, they visually raise the ceilings and expand the room.
They also do not necessarily require a pattern; you can add zest by using double-sided dense fabric. On the front side it is golden, and on the other side it is contrasting burgundy, blue, black, light blue. It all depends on the general background of the room.
Short curtains
Despite their presentable appearance, short golden curtains are not recommended for use, especially on large windows. Since when using them there is one rule - part of the window should not remain open. But here everything is purely individual, much depends on its very form.
If you still want to choose just this option, then you need to compensate for the length with edging in the form of fringe or lace. Choose a fabric that is not plain, but with a light, unobtrusive pattern. Additionally, use wooden blinds or shutters, translucent tulle. This option is often practiced in creating a rustic and Provence style.
French
They have been known for a very long time, as they were actively used in the classical Empire style. They are made of light translucent, often plain fabric, gathered into scallops. Therefore, they can decorate the window themselves, as they look voluminous and luxurious.
If you do not complement them with long curtains, then you can give preference to pale or, on the contrary, bright shades of gold with a nondescript floral pattern or monograms. This composition looks self-sufficient and attracts the attention of guests. Looks best on large and wide windows.
If you add curtains to the floor, then it is better to stick to calm tones, and choose the second curtains to match the color of the general background of the room.
Window with lambrequin
A golden lambrequin will visually add solemnity to the room and help hide an unsightly cornice. Nowadays it is used less and less or only in large rooms. Because it is in them that such jewelry looks most advantageous. It comes in any size, length, but must be supplemented with decorative elements.
Pairs well with white and beige light tulle. With cool shades: blue, olive, burgundy, graphite, brown. Among pastel colors, it is interesting in combination with peach and lilac. But it is important not to overload the space, using no more than 2-3 colors in the interior.
Tulle selection
Gold-colored wallpaper requires detailed design of the interior; you will need to pay attention not only to the choice of thick curtains, but also to tulle. It is a lightweight mesh or patterned fabric that does not block sunlight from entering the room.
Properly selected tulle will allow you to avoid conflicts in shades and balance the character of the decor.
- Dark curtains need light white tulle.
- As a complement to patterned blackout curtains, a simple mesh fabric without a pattern works well.
- Plain curtains made from natural fabrics look great together with organza, which replicates the shine of metallic wall coverings.
In general, it is customary for the print to cover only one of the products. If the wallpaper is decorated with a noticeable pattern, it is preferable to choose plain curtains, and vice versa. Tulle helps to somewhat diversify this rule, since it allows you to both “free up” space, filling it with weightless mesh fabric, and unobtrusively decorate it.
Weightless simple tulle helps fill interiors with space and air, framed by rich decorations Source art-interior.moscow
Features and design recommendations
Despite its brightness, gold belongs to warm tones and has different shades from colder to richly bright. Therefore, you can easily create unusual images by experimenting with the texture of the fabric. They harmonize well with pastel colors, green, blue and beige. But with deep colors you need to be careful, you can overload the room.
Rules for using gold color in the interior
Nowadays there is a wide choice of materials for decorating walls, in a variety of colors, but what kind of curtains will suit golden wallpaper - pastel colors with or without an unobtrusive pattern. Also, before choosing a golden curtain for the living room, you must follow the following recommendations:
- If the window is small, the fabric should be light.
- They look quite expensive on their own, so you need to be careful when choosing the print and drape. If in doubt, it is advisable to abandon it altogether.
- The color must be combined with something in the room (decorations, furniture, textiles).
- There is no need to combine them with gold or silver tulle - this is too much.
- They look great on large wide window openings.
The rules are not complicated, but the benefits from them are significant.
Beige
Golden walls are a rather bright accent that can be highlighted with beige curtains. Neutral pastel colors will be a wonderful complement, and if you want, an ideal background for other details in the interior, especially if the wallpaper is golden beige.
Plain beige curtains will fit perfectly into monochrome interiors in the minimalist style, for example, as in these photos.
Calm colors are suitable for a bedroom or living room decorated in a classic style. Beige curtains would be appropriate in a room where exquisite furniture serves as accents.
This non-staining color is very practical in the kitchen, where it is best to hang compact Roman or roller blinds.
Design and fabric selection
To decorate a window opening in gold, you can use textiles made from natural and synthetic materials. And they should not fade, shrink after washing and maintain drape.
Materials
Curtains for the kitchen should be chosen from nylon or nylon. Due to the fact that dirt and stains are easily removed from them. The cost is also relatively low. And for the living and sleeping areas you need to choose something light (organza, cotton, silk). The downside is that they require care. They easily get caught and also fade. If you need practicality, then you need to choose semi-synthetics or linen.
Drawings and patterns
The main rule here is the following: if the tulle has a pronounced pattern, then wallpaper and curtains should be selected in plain colors, gradient or with a marble effect. Or its presence on the curtain, but a light veil without a print. Preference should be given to floral designs, abstractions, geometric shapes, monograms or imitation textures (water drops, concrete, feathers, etc.). But they must be appropriate and be combined with something (textiles, carpet, paintings).
Decor
Tiebacks, edging, and holders are used as decorative elements. As well as clamps made of metal, wood, stone or glass. Even the cornice itself can be an interesting decoration, highlighting the beauty of the curtain.
Lilac
Curtains of this delicate, sophisticated color match perfectly with golden wallpaper. The most suitable shade depends on your preferences and the purpose of the room. In the bedroom and nursery, it is better to use muted, relaxing tones. And rich, invigorating colors will add beauty to the living room, kitchen and bathroom.
Notice how well different shades of lilac combine on the curtains and in the interior.
If you are still undecided about the best color for curtains, consider purchasing two or three sets of different colors and textures. This way you will avoid the agony of choice, you will be able to combine several paintings in different ways and easily change the atmosphere in the room.
All that remains is to wish you inspiration for creating a cozy and extraordinary interior!
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Which style to choose
Golden textiles always fit in, but only if the proportions of the primary and secondary colors are observed.
Cafe curtains
In essence, these are ordinary short curtains, but often decorated with a lambrequin. They are only attached from the middle of the window. They allow maximum light through during the daytime and shield visitors from the eyes of passers-by on the street. It originates from the USA, where such design can be seen in every cafeteria.
High tech
It is distinguished by the monotony of the room and the minimalism of the furniture. The palette includes 1-2 shades. The coating is monochrome, glossy. Lots of glass, mirrors, but no massive walls or partitions, which are replaced by transparent partitions or sliding doors.
Often, when zoning space, dense, monochromatic curtains are used. This is popular in studio apartments, where both a living room and a bedroom are located. Golden curtains here match light walls or, conversely, dark ceilings and floors.
Modern style
This is more of an interpretation of the previous design, but with the introduction of bright accents and patterns. Characterized by stripes, geometric inserts, paintings or even panels. But the main design is in pastel colors, against which the golden curtains look noble. Materials are both natural and synthetic.
Mounting method using eyelets, ceiling cornice or wall. Lambrequin, edging and drapery are useless here. Cornices hidden in the ceiling niche are popular. Then golden curtains fall as if from nowhere.
Classic
When designing such a design, you need to select noble, dense fabrics, different shades of gold with unobtrusive patterns. Additionally decorated with tassels, tiebacks, lambrequin and fringe.
Classics are best done in large rooms and with ceilings of 250 cm. The color of the room is from burgundy, brown to black.
The furniture is either vintage or hand-aged. Lighting: chandeliers with crystal inserts, massive lamps, sconces and floor lamps, with bronze metal elements.
Country
This style resembles a cross between Provence and rustic. It is characterized by natural materials, wood, linen, cotton. Curtains with a floral pattern or checkered pattern, complemented by ties. Paintings and decorations with images of animals and nature, living plants. As well as figurines or vases made of stone, wood, clay.
Art Deco
This style is both practical and pompous. Successfully combined aristocracy and modernity. It is dominated by asymmetry of shapes and precise geometry. When decorating, expensive and natural materials are used. He demonstrates the class of the owner, but at the same time there is not much comfort. The style is distinguished by light shades interspersed with gold (furniture fittings, textiles, sanitary ware), mirrors, glass and lots of light.
East style
The basis is a riot of colors and ornaments. The leading colors are green, blue, ruby, and white. Therefore, curtains in the bedroom predominate with embroidery (often handmade) from brocade or other coarse material. The interior looks expensive and impressive. It is difficult to recreate it in a small room with ceilings up to 240 cm. Gold embroidered patterns dominate this style.
The windows should be dome-shaped, tall, and the room should be bright. The colors are rich but not too bright. Textiles play a major role. Carpets and pillows are multi-colored, the pattern of which is often repeated on the curtains.
Burgundy
Wine and gold are a truly luxurious combination, found in classic, oriental and modern styles. The rich shades of color provide wide possibilities for its application. But no matter what you choose - lingonberry, carmine or burgundy - burgundy curtains on a golden background will stand out.
What to combine this extraordinary color with? Expensive, heavy fabric like velvet or brocade will harmonize with upholstered furniture covered with the same upholstery or textiles. Light satin and satin will always complement sofa cushions, a figured rug, the color scheme of a painting, the far side of a niche, small details like vases and lampshades.
Impact on humans
The golden color affects mood and emotions on a subconscious level. That is, curtains are not a way to protect from the sun or prying eyes, they are something more.
Much depends on the character and image when choosing gold curtains. Practical people choose Roman, roller or blinds. And those who lead a quiet lifestyle - curtains and tulle. Active ones will stop at bright curtains. The golden color of window textiles helps you feel coziness and warmth. If a person lives in cold regions with frequent rain or snow, then this will be a salvation for him. They will cheer you up and be like the sun among this gray mass.
What is the color gold
Golden is one of the shades of yellow, obtained by mixing it with orange. The golden hue is soft and calm. This is exactly what we imagine when we talk about the onset of golden autumn. At this time of year, tree leaves turn from green to lemon yellow, cadmium yellow, ocher orange and even reddish brown.
The word "golden" first appeared in 1300. It designated the color of the chemical element Au (Aurum is the noble and most famous of all metals). And only a century and a half later this word began to be used in relation to blond hair. Later, its meaning expanded and additionally began to designate a field with golden ears of corn and the hands of craftsmen capable of creating an object that is especially valuable to others.
The golden color is liked by extroverts, sociable and active people. It encourages conversation and expresses calm, warm love.
The golden color is associated with luxury. It is used on a grand scale in historical styles such as Baroque, Rococo, not so much in the classics, as well as in a more rare, Gothic setting. In modern interiors, the color of this precious metal is used with great care. However, shabby chic and eclecticism will not be so elegant without gold-colored fittings, gilded picture frames, and sometimes gold curtains to complete the picture. Also for such interiors you can choose canvases with embroidery with gold threads and trim with braid.
