subject: The Color Of Your Curtains - What Does It Mean? [print this page] From ancient times, colors have been considered magical symbols, with the power of affecting the life of those using them. Nowadays, many people think that colors are simply pretty attributes of the surrounding objects and all we have to do is choose the ones that appeal the most to the eye. However, for creating a harmonious interior design, we have to dig a little deeper, and combine our personal preferences with at least some knowledge about colors and their meanings.
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 tips that will help you understand how the color of your curtains can affect the atmosphere of a room:
Warm tones create an energetic environment. Gold, red, brown, orange or dark purple curtains will make your room have a special glow (which will make your skin look better too!).
Curtains in cold colors have the power of making a hot room seem cooler. Shades of blue, green, gray or even silver will bring a touch of freshness to your home, compensating (at least visually) the heat coming from the windows.
Neutral colors have always been very popular. If you have original antique furniture, a precious painting or maybe a fancy door, select curtains in light colors - white, pastel, cream or ivory. They will soften the design of your room, making it seem bigger and not catching the attention of your visitors - which can be easily directed towards the needed object.
Vibrant, bright colors are for courageous people who like to express their individual preferences. They look especially stylish - even minimalistic - when combined with light colors. If you have a bright curtain, soften its dazzling effect by painting your walls white or ivory and selecting delicate furniture.
At the same time, let's not forget that every color has its symbolic meaning. For example, in most cultures white signifies purity and innocence. Red, on the other hand, is the color of passion and violent emotions. Black is the color of the underground, of those not understood by the masses. Green symbolizes the rebirth of nature, being the color of life. Blue is the color of the sea and the sky, symbolizing open space and eternity.
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 exotic image, space-enhancing effect, incredible softness and versatility, string curtains will transform your house into a cozy home full of magic, light and style!
