Combination rules
It is possible to achieve an original and colorful composition if you follow these rules:
- use a classic combination for a calm and harmonious interior - combine shades of the same color;
- when using contrasting colors of curtains, it is necessary to take into account the presence of common elements with the design style, patterns and materials of other interior elements;
- The combination of light and rich tones looks impressive.
Sewing process
It’s not difficult to understand how to sew two-color curtains in simple patterns. It is easiest to work with double-sided canvases. Equal parts are folded with right sides inward and seams are made.
The product is turned inside out and, if necessary, stitched along the edges. The top edge is processed using the selected fittings.
Choosing two-color curtains is a good solution for any interior. The option is original, practical, convenient. Taking into account all the nuances of selection, the room will turn out to be colorful and interesting.
Harmonious combination of colors
When purchasing or making curtains in two colors, listen to the designers’ recommendations:
- blue fabric combines perfectly with white, scarlet, orange, and blue shades;
- pinkish, whitish, pale green and bronze colors are combined with lilac;
- red fabric can be combined with black, white, lemon or blue fabric.
Dark tones with golden patterns represent beauty, richness and exquisite beauty.
The contrast of white and bright scarlet visually expands the space.
The combination of white and gray is chosen by people who prefer pastel colors and want to achieve originality in interior design.
Do you want to create an impression of magical mystery in your room? Use red and black colors in tandem.
Those who like contrasting combinations will love the combination of turquoise and chocolate. Such curtains will fit perfectly not only into the stylized, but also into the modern look of the interior.
Basic principles of selection
Curtains should protect the room from prying eyes and excessive light. In addition, they should complement the interior and highlight the attractiveness of the environment.
That is why, when choosing window decorations, you should take into account the style in which the room is created. It is correct if the shade of the decor continues in the curtains.
When choosing two-color curtains, it is important to pay attention to the combination of shades, which is built according to certain rules.
Pastel Bedroom
The highlight of the combination. The tones of one color palette can visually create a unified interior. You can use deep green, olive, or rich blue, bright blue. This range will be perfectly complemented by calm sand shades.
Contrast suits creative people who like exclusive solutions. In this option, one of the shades will become a catchy accent that sets the mood for the entire room.
A gentle, euphonious palette is considered a classic solution. In this case, the tone of the room is set by the shade of the curtains.
Read here: Curtains in the Hi-Tech style - 58 photo design ideas
Window decor, which combines several shades, fits perfectly into the design of any style. A competent combination of tones will help create comfort in every room.
Linen
The fabric has a number of undoubted advantages:
- is a hypoallergenic material;
- durable and not easily damaged;
- not electrified;
- gives coolness in summer and protects from cold in winter;
- disinfects and disinfects the room.
Linen curtains suit almost any interior, but look especially natural in country style.
Three-color curtains in the living room
You can make contrasting two-color curtains an accent of the living room interior
The hall is one of the most important rooms in the house. Therefore, it is not surprising that people are trying to add maximum color and festivity to the interior of the living room.
A sunny room will be cooled by grey-blue, black and purple paints, or black and white photo curtains; they will look great in a strict and classic style.
A cold room will be warmed by warm colors - peach, red, yellow, terracotta, orange, beige, yellow, green two-color curtains.
How to combine different colors?
You can add variety to the usual one-color curtains in several ways:
- Apply embroidery or some kind of applique to the purchased fabric with your own hands.
- Sew horizontal or vertical stripes over the base. In a similar way, you can adjust the space of the room.
- The use of decor, lambrequins, tiebacks, ruffles and fringes adds variety to single-color curtains.
- The use of so-called complex coloring, in which a smooth transition from one shade to another is achieved. This combination of two colors in curtains turns out to be unusually soft and original.
Stylistic decision
Curtains must match the overall design of the room. You can't ignore style.
For classics, calm color combinations made from expensive fabrics are suitable.
For minimalism, moderate colors without decoration are selected.
Note!
- Turquoise curtains: features of using turquoise tones. Design options for rooms with turquoise curtains. Types of fabrics (photo + video)
- Curtains with a pattern - TOP-150 photos and videos of design ideas for curtains with a pattern. A variety of patterns and prints for rooms of different styles
- Yellow curtains: TOP 180 photos and video reviews of yellow curtain designs. Suitable interior styles, options for fabric materials, shades
For high-tech or loft, contrasting pairs are successful.
For country style, simple colorful solutions are appropriate.
When choosing, they are guided by the color scheme of the room and the decor. The purpose of the room is no less important.
Decorating curtains
Additional decorations for curtains made from two fabrics of different colors give them an elegant and incomparable look. A special charm can be created using:
- eyelets;
- pick-ups;
- lambrequins.
Eyelets
One of the terms of maritime vocabulary has become widely known today as a unique type of fittings used for fastening curtains. With their help, the design of beautiful waves-folds is achieved. Waves on two-color curtain fabrics look especially impressive.
Ideal folds transform the entire composition decorating the window opening and give the entire interior a special chic.
Lambrequin
This type of fabric design dates back to the Middle Ages. It was used to decorate blankets for war horses at knightly tournaments.
The most magnificent, rich decoration of windows is obtained if they are decorated with lambrequins. You can easily verify this by looking at photographs of curtains in two colors posted on various websites of salons and stores.
Kitchen
Curtain sets for the kitchen should be easy to clean and convenient for daily use. They are designed to fill the room, where the whole family often gathers, with positivity and homeliness at the same time. The combination is selected depending on the overall palette and area of the room. The curtain for the kitchen in two colors can be either short or to the floor. It depends on the area of the room and the tastes of the owners.
Design options for different rooms
The type of curtains that should be hung on them depends on the room in the apartment where the window openings are made.
The hall or living room should not lack light. In these rooms, voile curtains of two colors are appropriate. Curtains made of this material will not become an obstacle to natural light and will add solemnity and elegance to the room.
Kitchens are usually decorated in a minimalist interior. In this room, everything should be subordinated to a comfortable arrangement of furniture and kitchen utensils, so that the housewife can create her culinary masterpieces without interference.
An excellent option for the kitchen space would be Roman or roller blinds. In narrow rooms, two-color curtains with horizontal stripes are appropriate. Accordingly, if the kitchen has low ceilings, then the windows should be decorated with curtains with vertical stripes.
In bedrooms, curtains should be combined with the rest of the textile decoration of the room. The tone of both colors should be conducive to calm and tranquility.
In the nursery it is permissible to use contrasting colors. Curtains of two colors in a baby's room should be an unusual, bright element of the interior.
Tips for sewing two-color kitchen window curtains with your own hands
It is not easy to sew a complex multi-tiered design without experience, but even a novice seamstress can handle simple kitchen curtains, each of which consists of 2 multi-colored pieces.
Fabric calculation
To calculate how much material is needed for 1 curtain, take measurements:
- Height is the distance from the eaves to the window sill, battery, floor. Plus you need to add 5 cm to the seams at the bottom and top.
- Width - the distance from one side of the cornice to the second, divided by 2 (for 1 curtain), plus 3 cm for the side seams.
To calculate the amount of fabric, you need to measure the window.
In this case, the assembly coefficient (AC) is taken into account. For the kitchen you don’t need curtains that are too wavy; an indicator of 1.5 is suitable. The resulting dimensions must be multiplied by the KS - this will be the width of the curtain. For example, if you calculated 2 m 6 cm, then for 1 curtain you will need 3 m 9 cm. And since it will consist of 2 fabrics of different colors, you will need to buy 1 m 55 cm of both fabrics.
If you need to make 2 identical multi-colored curtains, the footage is doubled.
Material selection
Since the atmosphere in the kitchen is aggressive for curtains, they will have to be removed and cleaned frequently. Therefore, it is recommended to buy a material that can be washed well, does not shrink after washing, and is easy to iron.
An excellent choice is natural fabrics: cotton and linen. They are easy to care for, allow air to pass through, are easy to clean, durable, soft, and give beautiful folds. However, such curtains quickly fade in the sun, so it is better to decorate windows facing north with them.
Cotton is easy to care for and easy to clean.
Another drawback is that the fabric shrinks after washing. Therefore, when purchasing, you need to take into account a larger seam allowance (top and bottom - up to 10 cm), and before starting sewing, wash and iron the fabrics.
The least hassle is with artificial materials - viscose, nylon, polyester.
Cutting the model
To cut curtains, 2 rectangles of different colors are cut from the rolls according to the given parameters. To do this, spread the material on the floor, take measurements and draw a cutting line using a ruler or a bar of soap.
Seam processing
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Place both resulting pieces right sides on top of each other, sweep or pin together, and sew together.
- Smooth the seam and overlock it.
- Finish the sides and bottom with binding or simply fold over the edges and hem.
- Lay the top of the fabric 3-5 cm, baste the braid, and stitch.
- Iron the product.
- Gather and hang on the ledge.
Instead of braid, you can sew loops from the same material from which the curtains were made. Eyelets are also suitable if the kitchen has a cornice for them. But then in both cases the fabric is bought with a reserve sufficient to create additional elements.
