When choosing the design of the windows in the bedroom, it is important to consider two things. Curtains should simultaneously serve as an interior decoration and play a functional role: protecting the bedroom from excess light. The color scheme can be almost any, depending on personal preferences, the main thing is that it matches the textiles in the room.

Linen curtains in a bedroom with white walls
For each interior, it is necessary to select exactly those curtains that will match the style of the room.

Please note! You should not decorate the entire bedroom in one color, otherwise the interior items will merge. The best solution is to use similar shades. For example, chocolate curtains will look interesting in a beige room. Or you can play with contrasts.

When choosing a color, consider the psychological meaning:

  • blue calms and induces sleep;
  • red energizes (that's why it's rarely used in this room);
  • cream has a calming effect.

The top shade in 2019 is considered to be green, which is delightful in all its halftones and shades.

Gray-green curtains in a beautiful bedroom
Grey and green bedroom interior with double curtains matching headboard and wall trim

Excessive pomposity and complexity of decor are no longer in trend. Laconic, monochromatic curtains in the bedroom look more harmonious. However, if you like expression, take a closer look at plant ornaments, unusual tropical colors. The main thing is that the selected prints find a response in other details of the interior.

Choosing a curtain design for your bedroom

It is easy to get lost in the variety of products and, due to inexperience, choose the wrong design option. Before purchasing curtains, think about which ones will best match the style of the bedroom and your preferences.

Blue curtains in a scandinavian style bedroom
Modern curtains should provide protection for the bedroom from sunlight and be an integral decoration of the interior.

Important! You should certainly like the design. But an equally important criterion for choosing is the eco-friendliness of the material. Choose any natural fabric to your taste: cotton, linen, velvet. The synthetic content should not exceed 30%.

Modern style

The interior in the Art Nouveau style is demanding of every detail in the room. The distinctive feature of the modern interior is practicality. Translucent curtains with a calm color scheme, without any bright details, will fit into it.

Dark curtains in a modern style bedroom
Modern style bedroom with floor-length curtains made of thick, plain fabric

There is also a more practical option for those who are not close to complex lambrequins. You can replace ordinary curtains with roller blinds. They have a special mechanism, thanks to which you can wind the fabric on a special roller and fix it in the desired position. This allows you to regulate the flow of light entering the bedroom.

Bedroom interior with roller blinds
Roller blinds take up less space and are cheaper than curtains

If the bedroom is located in the attic, and the modern interior is complemented by loft-style details, a good solution is to completely abandon window decoration or choose a model made of coarse linen fabric with a noticeable texture.

Bedroom design in the attic in the loft style
Checkered curtains will emphasize the overall geometry of the attic interior

And another original option for a room in a modern style is muslin instead of curtains. It is made from many thin fabric or metal threads.

Decorating a Bedroom Window with Thread Curtains
An original design can be achieved by using two contrasting colors.

Here are some examples of products that will harmoniously complement the modern style of the interior.

Classic style

Despite what modern trends dictate, there are win-win curtain models for all time. Products in the classic style are distinguished by the absence of flashy ornaments, elegant design.

Bedroom interior in classic style with lambrequin on windows
Curtains with lambrequins are popular in the classic style.

The following products can be considered classic:

  1. A timeless option is a combination of long and airy, almost weightless curtains with thick drapes made of heavy fabrics: brocade, velvet. The latter are necessary to provide sound insulation and protection from light, and the curtains play an exclusively decorative role. At the same time, you can play with the length. For example, heavy curtains in a bedroom in a classic style will definitely be floor-length, and the tulle can be short, only covering the windowsill. If you have settled on velvet curtains, do not overdo it with other details. The material with a luxurious texture will perfectly combine with snow-white furniture and curtains without any patterns.

    Thick velvet curtains in the bedroom
    Black velvet curtains go well with a grey bedspread
  2. Another interesting classic option is the so-called French curtains. They are distinguished by a variety of lush folds, and expensive silk and satin are usually used for sewing.

    French curtains in a classic style bedroom
    French curtains form folds even when lowered.
  3. Finally, thick Italian curtains look original. Despite their external luxury, they may not please due to the difficulties of use. Due to the fact that they do not move along the cornice, every time you need daylight to penetrate the room, you will have to gather the heavy curtains and secure them with a special cord.

    Italian curtains in the bedroom interior
    A combination of double Italian curtains will reliably protect the bedroom from sunlight

Classic models will fit harmoniously into a large bedroom with a panoramic window. Examples of suitable curtains for the room are in the photo below.

Night curtains

So-called night curtains made of thick fabrics are becoming increasingly popular. Reliably protecting the bedroom from excess light, they create an atmosphere of romance and coziness.

Thick night curtains on the bedroom window
If your bedroom windows face east and you don’t like waking up with the first rays of the sun, choose curtains made of thicker, fade-resistant fabric.

Night models have some features that distinguish them:

  1. They have excellent sound and noise insulation properties.
  2. They practically do not wrinkle, and therefore rarely require ironing.
  3. They do not lose color for a long time and do not deform.

Presentable night curtains for the room will perfectly complement both classic and modern interiors. It is preferable to choose models of dark colors, because even dense products in a light palette will not be able to fully prevent the penetration of sunlight.

Beige curtain made of thick material on the bedroom window
The optimal solution is curtains that are two tones lighter or darker than the overall color scheme of the interior.

Important! Don't forget that the night curtains should match other decor elements in the room. Of course, if everything is black, the atmosphere will be gloomy. Consider chocolate, dark blue, emerald tones.

Here are some examples of night curtains that will decorate any bedroom.

Short curtains

If you like minimalism in the interior, luxurious curtains will definitely not fit organically into the design. Choose a simple, laconic cut. Alternatively, you can use Japanese curtains, consisting of several panels dividing the window opening into sections.

Bedroom window with short Japanese style curtains
To secure Japanese curtains you will need a multi-row curtain rod.

Another reason for using short products is a mansard-type room with a small window. To further visually unload the space, you can choose thread curtains. In general, laconic shapes and light fabrics look better in any small bedroom.

Short curtains in a country house bedroom
Windows in a child's bedroom can be played up by draping them like sails or in some other interesting way.

Below are photos of beautiful short curtains. You can choose an idea for your room.

Sewing curtains for the bedroom with your own hands

If you want to create a truly soulful atmosphere in the room, you can decorate it with handmade items. This way you will create unique items that you will definitely not find anywhere else, and at the same time you will save money. Sewing curtains with your own hands is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. If you are new to sewing, consider the following recommendations:

  1. Use thicker curtain materials to ensure your stitching is more even.
  2. Start thinking about the sketch of the future curtain only after installing the cornice. Otherwise, the measurements will be incorrect, and the product will be too short or, on the contrary, will drag along the floor.

    Patterns for sewing curtains for the bedroom with a lambrequin
    You can cut the fabric yourself using calculations directly on the fabric or using patterns.
  3. To calculate how many meters of fabric you need, first measure the distance from the floor to the cornice and add another 20 cm “in reserve”. This will be the length of the fabric for sewing the curtain. The width is limited by the curtain rod: measure it and multiply by 1.5 or 3, depending on how lush the folds you want to see in the future product.

    Window measurement diagram for sewing curtains with your own hands
    The length and height of the curtain depends on both the size of the window and the height of the cornice relative to the floor.

Having bought the necessary quality of fabric, you can proceed to sewing the curtain. If you do not have enough skills, refuse complex patterns. Moreover, the more lush the design, the more troublesome care it will require later. If you are not ready to often take down the curtains, wash, iron and hang them again, sew curtains in a minimalist style.

Interesting Curtain Designs for Bedroom

Check out real photos of bedroom curtains for inspiration and to simplify the task of choosing a model for your own room.

Conclusion

When choosing curtains for the bedroom, consider the style of the room, current colors and designs. You can buy a ready-made product or sew it yourself. The main thing is that the curtains not only perform an aesthetic function, but also reliably protect the bedroom from the penetration of sunlight.

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