Curtains are an essential attribute of most modern apartments, private houses, offices. They decorate windows, zone the space. The choice of curtain color depends on the individual preferences of the residents, the size of the room, the existing or planned furnishings. Dark-colored curtains can set a certain mood for the entire room, organically combining with other items.

Large window with black roman blinds
Black curtains are considered a rather extreme option for window decoration, which not everyone can decide to try.

Briefly about black color - its influence on the interior, the energy of the rooms

Many designers try to almost completely abandon black color in the interior, believing that it is acceptable only in a strict office or on the stage. Other experts are sure: elegant, solemn, luxurious design without dark shades is hardly possible.

Straight black curtains on the window in the living room
Black is the only color that has no shades

Black is a bold, original, sophisticated solution for home decoration. But it requires a very careful approach - the color is very "strong", long interaction with it can be depressing. In most European countries, this color is considered mournful, "gothic", in Asian countries - it is associated with purity, wisdom, noble origin.

Dark curtains on the window of the living room
Black curtains can add charm to an interior if chosen correctly.
Original curtains with zebras on a cornice pipe
The main thing is to find the best combination of shapes, patterns and decorations

Black attracts with its reliability, mystery, it is acceptable in most interior styles. It is important not to overdo it with its quantity, using it as a secondary tone, occupying no more than 30% of the decorated space or creating small accents, which will account for 5-10%.

Interior decoration with dark colored curtains

Black curtains can start at the ceiling, falling in folds to the floor or have the appearance of very short, barely noticeable curtains - just below the windowsill. Black tulle in the interior of most rooms is combined with both dark and light curtains. A common option for decorating a room is to decorate one wall with several windows with a single, single-color curtain, while the opposite one is also painted black or covered with matching wallpaper.

Black curtain in the bedroom interior
The photo shows an example of such a design solution.

Advice: Black color is contraindicated in the design of children's rooms where children sleep and play, as it can frighten them, but for teenagers it helps to concentrate on their studies and reduce nervousness.

Black short curtains in a white children's room
In a child's room, black should be used in very limited quantities.

Shades for the living room, design examples, combination of black and white curtains with wallpaper

A spacious living room with black curtains and other draperies looks lived-in and cozy, but a small room, especially if poorly lit, will feel very cramped. Light shades minimize the possible negative impact of dark ones. A classic interior can be decorated with dark curtains with a large, intricate cream-white pattern, while the wallpaper and all the furniture will be yellow-wood tones.

Dining area of ​​the living room in a classic style
Heavy curtains made of expensive velvet fit perfectly into a classic interior

The combination of purple and black curtains with golden wallpaper looks good in Baroque interiors, and with emerald, ruby ​​upholstery of furniture will suit a Gothic hall. Smooth, blue-black curtains on eyelets, floor length, will become a contrasting detail of minimalism in white and red tones. A white and black pattern a la "tartan" will suit the country style, the "goose foot" ornament - a modern style.

Combination of print on curtains with pattern on pillows
The interior of a room looks complete when the pattern on the curtains is repeated on other decorative elements.

Advice: When curtains have a colorful, two- or three-color pattern, walls are preferably monochromatic, small images on the wallpaper are combined with curtains decorated with a large print.

Black striped curtains
Curtains with geometric patterns look interesting

Examples of design using curtains in the bedroom

Black curtains are ideal for falling asleep quickly, when it is still light, and will protect your eyes from the morning sun. This is a very sexy color - it is not for nothing that the best erotic photos come out against the background of black curtains and bed linen of this color. Excessively dark, monochromatic curtains are often chosen to decorate a brutal male bedroom, while in a female bedroom they are present in a mixture with other colors, mainly pastel.

Black color in bedroom design for men
Example of a brutal interior for a man's bedroom
Interior of a fashionable bedroom for a woman
A successful combination of curtains of different colors in a woman's bedroom

Black and white curtains for the bedroom are an ideal solution when the room cannot boast a large area, and its only window faces north, letting in little light. The gradient from the white stripe at the top, gradually flowing into the lower one - black, looks good here.

Black and white curtains in the hall, examples, photos in the interior

Black and white curtains for the living room can be striped or have a checkerboard pattern, decorated with snow-white floral motifs on a black background or have a zebra print. The finest drapery, which has an ombre coloring with a transition from snow-white to black, can decorate the space of any hall.

Black curtains in the interior of the hall
Classic long curtains will suit any windows in the hall

Black tulle looks great in the interior: the photo looks dark, since the room is small, but if you add several light sources, shiny decor, the drapery will look more impressive. Such transparent fabric lets in the sun's rays, hiding the interior from prying eyes from the street.

Black tulle on large windows in the hall
Lightweight, translucent curtains are made from synthetics with the addition of silk or cotton.

Shades of dark in the kitchen, examples of combinations with wallpaper, furniture

Black tones are rarely used in the kitchen interior - this color is not appetizing, so such curtains are the only dark accent here. Less often they are complemented by a black set, floor, corner sofa in combination with cream, light orange, golden wallpaper. Here, a bright frame in warm tones is acceptable.

Black veil on the windows of the kitchen-living room
The kitchen space will remain light and airy if you hang light voile curtains on the windows.
Black thread curtains on the kitchen window
Black muslin made from silk or linen threads is another good option for decorating a kitchen window.
Kitchen-dining room interior with two windows
The dining area of ​​the large kitchen features shiny satin curtains that look stylish.
White kitchen with dark shades roman blinds
Contrasting combination of white furniture with dark curtains

A dark curtain will serve as a boundary between the cooking and eating areas in the kitchen combined with the living room. A refined silver ornament will create an exquisite design, a domino pattern will add originality.

Pros and cons of dark-colored curtains

Dark curtains have many positive and negative properties.

The main advantages of the product:

  • provide excellent protection from street light;
  • make an overly spacious room cozy;
  • create a festive atmosphere;
  • help to correct the shape of the room;
  • ideal as a single, local accent.
Black roller blinds in the bedroom interior
Blackout roller blinds will reliably protect your bedroom from sunlight

Disadvantages of dark draperies:

  • black is considered the most easily soiled color: dust easily settles on it, and if you have pets, their fur, which is especially noticeable if it is white or red;
  • this color has the ability to absorb light rays, therefore additional light sources are required;
  • Dark tones narrow the available space, visually moving the object away.
Multicolored tulle in dark tones on the window in the living room
If the room does not need thick curtains, it is better to use dark translucent tulle.

Advice: Black-gray, brown-black curtains are suitable for high, spacious rooms with windows facing south or southeast, but they will make a cramped room with a single window facing north even smaller.

Small size curtain with garters
It is better to decorate a small window with a short curtain.

Examples of combinations of black curtains with other colors in the interior

Black curtains combine well with almost any color. They can match the color of the walls, contrast sharply, or be the only dark spot in the room. Combinations with red and orange are perceived as aggressive and exciting, so they are not acceptable for the bedroom, but are ideal for the kitchen. With gray and brown walls, such curtains are good for a home office, where nothing should distract from work.

Japanese curtains with black fabric
The classic black and white duo always looks stylish and sophisticated.

The best combinations with black are:

  • snow-white;
  • brick red;
  • raspberry;
  • mint green;
  • emerald;
  • agate-gray;
  • cherry;
  • golden yellow;
  • brass;
  • midnight blue;
  • ruby;
  • thistle;
  • milk chocolate;
  • wheat;
  • bright purple;
  • mustard.
Black curtains in a living room with a fireplace
The black and gold combination will create a strict yet cozy atmosphere.
Black curtains in a bedroom with beige walls
Beige shades soften the black color, this combination visually increases the space of the room

Tip: To add light to a dark room without using electrical appliances, use numerous mirrors in combination with curtains made of shiny fabric.

Black and turquoise curtains in a modern living room
An interesting contrast is achieved by combining a turquoise background with a black pattern.
Colorful curtains in a bedroom with a green ceiling
The colorful pattern on the black background of the curtains enlivens the atmosphere, and the green walls promote relaxation and comfortable rest.

Conclusion

Interior design with black curtains is a popular trend for many years. Decorating a city apartment or a private mansion with curtains and tulle of dark colors creates a stylish, luxurious appearance. Competent handling of black color will allow you to create a unique, mysterious dream room.

Video: Black and white curtains in the interior

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Photo of black curtains