Two-color curtains in the living room: interesting options and recommendations for choosing

Textiles are one of the most common ways to decorate a room. You can make the room cozy, luxurious or unusual, it depends on the color and texture of the fabric.

Currently, at the peak of popularity are two-color curtains. In the living room they look great, as they have a number of features:

• create a unique effect;
• visually change the boundaries of the room;
• Combine with any design style - from classic to hi-tech.

Two-color curtains come in several forms. Their appearance is due to the cut, density and texture of the fabric. The standard type assumes the presence of two cloths of fabric of different colors, located on one window. If we are talking about this type of curtains, like a kit, then the number of curtains in it can be 4 or 6. Another type of curtains is bilateral. Each curtain is formed by two canvases that are sewn to each other. This option is completely devoid of the wrong side, having an excellent decorative effect.

Incredibly beautiful gradient curtains. Their other name is ombre. In such products there is no clear differentiation of color. The hue smoothly moves vertically from dark to light or vice versa. Two-color ombre curtains can radically transform the living room.

When sewing two-tone curtains, the following material can be used.

• Blackout The fabric is dense, does not transmit light, holds its shape well and drapes, is wear-resistant, does not lose color saturation from exposure to sunlight.

• Linen. The material is environmentally friendly, therefore ideal if an allergic person lives in the house. Flax is durable. There are many varieties of it, depending on the structure of weaving, which allows you to always choose the right option for density and texture.

• Veil. It has a matte dense surface. The material is light, drapes well in beautiful folds. It can be used both for the main canvas and for sewing lambrequins.

• Organza. The material is transparent, perfectly transmits light. It can be either plain or with a pattern, decorated with shiny threads.

• Velvet. It has a soft, fleecy surface that shimmers effectively under natural or artificial light. It looks luxurious and rich.

In order for the combination of shades of two colors to be really successful, pay attention to the color scheme of the living room and choose the matching textiles. Two-tone curtains can be a great accent. If you want to use this technique, stop at a combination of black and white, turquoise and brown, yellow and green, pistachio and chocolate, red and white.

The arrangement of color bars can be vertical or horizontal. At the same time, the space of the room visually changes. To add ceiling heights, use curtains with vertical stripes. Curtains with horizontal contrasting stripes will help expand the room. Designers recommend at the same time at the bottom to have a darker shade.

Usually two-color curtains for the hall are selected, taking into account the principle of contrast. However, you need to combine the fabric, following certain rules. Only then can the desired effect be achieved. The easiest way - Use contrasting shades of the same color. The combination will be harmonious. If at the same time light tone is combined with more saturated, then this technique will make the room brighter, fill it with positive.

Despite the fact that such curtains are contrasting, they must certainly be connected by something in common. For example, they should be made of one material. The binding elements are also the print, density and texture of the fabric. If you do not follow this advice, then this decor will not be decoration, but the imbalance of the room.

Very often in living rooms 2 windows are located on the same wall. You can issue them in a classic style, collecting the curtains in numerous folds using wide ribbons or spectacular pickups with brushes. The fabric should be heavy, expensive, preferably with a golden print. The window becomes a single element and looks very impressive.

Choosing two-color curtains for a modern apartment, choose calm colors: beige, brown, gray. As for product design, it is better if there are few wrinkles. Also, no other decorative elements are required. Everything should be simple and concise. Both synthetic and natural fabrics will cope with the task.

If you place curtains with vertical stripes of green and orange on one window, then the room will become not only brighter, but also more positive. This color combination cheers up.

See how to combine curtain fabrics.