Curtains Blinds

Colors are not just pretty attributes of the objects surrounding us. From ancient times, colors have been considered true symbols with deep, primordial meanings. That’s why, when selecting the color palette for the ‘clothes’ of your home – the curtains – you have to choose wisely.

Curtains are one of the most important elements of your home decor. Their color has to meet several criteria: it has to match the rest of your interior design, it has to express your personality and, of course, it has to send a message that truly represents you and your home!

Here are a few suggestions to consider when analyzing how the color of your new curtains will affect the ambiance of your home:

Warm colors are a constant source of energy. Red, brown, gold, dark purple or orange curtains will cast an attractive glow over the entire room.

Cold colors like green, blue or silver will visually ‘cool’ a hot room. The main percentage of heat, especially during summer, comes from the windows. By selecting curtains in cold tones, you’re considerably ‘freshening’ the ambiance of your room!

Curtains in neutral colors are probably the most popular. White, beige, cream, ivory and other pastel tones create a soft, calm atmosphere, at the same time emphasizing other elements of your decoration: the furniture, the paintings on the walls or maybe an unusual door.

Vibrant tones usually make a dominant, expressive statement. Curtains in bright colors can be both tasteless and stylish – depending on your art of combining them with other elements of decoration. Dazzling curtains will look fantastic only if the remaining decor is kept in soft, light colors – otherwise your home risks looking like a circus!

When selecting the color of your curtains, don’t forget about its symbolic meanings. These traditional interpretations can help you harmonize on a deeper level the decor of your home with your character and beliefs. White is usually considered the color or purity and light; black is its counterweight – symbolizing darkness and being a signature of the underground movements; blue, being the color of the sky, represents open space and the celestial world; green, on the other hand, is the color of earth, nature and finite life.

Selecting the most appropriate color is not the only way of creating an original curtain design. Let’s not forget that there are also many types of curtains to choose from! Besides the classical heavy and sheer drapes, I strongly recommend one of the latest innovations in the world of home accessories: string curtains.

Thanks to their softness, exotic look, space-enhancing effect and incredible versatility, string curtains can make your home truly unique! The separate strings will protect you from harsh sunrays and offer you privacy, creating simultaneously a charming diffuse glow in your room. For amplifying this ‘filtering’ effect, choose string curtains in light colors and add some well-deserved magic to your home!

If you want to transform your interior decor and you can’t affort new furniture and expensive accessories, make sure you visit Ann Kirchner’s site about string curtains and find out how to create a magic atmosphere in your home!