Decorating a room is an exciting task that allows us to put all our creativity into it. However, sometimes it can be stressful to hit the right combination of elements, shapes and colors. One of the basic rules that we must not lose sight of is this: look for the perfect combination of sofa and curtains. From there we will have to design the rest of the decoration of the room.
Therefore, before delving into what's new in the world of decoration and exploring the latest trends in interior design, you have to lay the foundations well. Learn to combine textiles within the same space in order to achieve a certain chromatic coherence and a balanced atmosphere.
No matter what the sofa model that we have at home. Nor is it important curtains style nor its color. Any proposal is valid, as long as the combination works. It's that simple, but when we get down to it we often discover that it's actually quite complicated. Do you want to know how to achieve that coordination between sofa and curtains in the best way? We explain it to you below:
Sofa and curtains of the same color
It is not infrequently that we have seen in this same blog beautiful rooms decorated with curtains and a sofa of the same color. This is a common choice when working with plain textiles. The aesthetic result gives the space uniformity and sobriety.
The colors do not have to be exactly the same hue., but it is necessary that they are not too chromatically far from each other. In the example above we see two blues that "match" quite well, although of course the result would not be the same if we had tried it with a dark navy blue and a turquoise, for example.
Depending on the color chosen, and always keeping an eye on do not overload the space, it will also be convenient to bet on auxiliary furniture and accessories in neutral colors. Going back to the example above, a small table with a discreet lamp and a simple rug with a blue wink have been more than enough.
Printed fabrics
It is often said that patterned fabrics are difficult to combine. This is not entirely true: everything is combinable if we hit the right key. Obviously, combining curtains and a patterned sofa in the same space could overload the room excessively, although there are exceptions.
For example, there is no conflict when resorting to a soft and discreet print, both for the curtain and for the sofa, and minimal attention is paid to a certain chromatic continuity. For that, blurred prints are excellent, as well as neutral colors such as gray or beige. No bright colors or multicolored prints.
However, the ideal is to use the old formula of solid color + pattern, in the order we want. In the example of the image above, the smooth surface is that of the sofa, in dark blue and mustard tones; on the other hand, the curtains show off a live print and ornate with plant motifs. The color of the sofa is also present in this print, which is decisive for the final aesthetic result.
The same, but in reverse, we find it in the second image of this section: sofa and curtains with the same color, quite risqué, by the way, which shows that there are no limits as long as we have enough imagination and good taste.
It must also be added that everything that has been said about printed fabrics is equally valid for striped fabricsHow beautiful are the cushions?
The importance of cushions
When the combination we have chosen for our living room resists us, it does not seem to us that it has become "loose", inconsistent or not very harmonious, we can always go to the effective resource of cushions. They will provide us with coherence and continuity. Using a culinary simile, they are the sauce that will help us bind the ingredients of the dish.
A good idea is use the same fabric as the curtains for the cushions that will finally be placed on the sofa. In the case of patterned curtains on a smooth fabric sofa, the result is very elegant, although the possibilities are much broader.
The same function that cushions perform can be performed blankets, rugs and other items Designed to bring warmth and comfort to our rooms.
Some basic tips
In the previous sections we have already outlined some of the ideas that will give us the best results when combining sofa and curtains correctly, thus achieving the perfect decoration for our living room. However, so that nothing escapes us and that the chosen combination works well, it does not hurt observe certain rules and advice that also serve as a guide for great decorators and interior designers:
How many colors?
As in so many other aspects of life, balance and proportionality are essential to achieve balance and harmony. When in doubt, a good solution is to respect the 60-30-10 rule, commonly applied in the world of decoration: the main color must cover about 60% of all the chromatic presence of our living room; for the secondary color, 30% must be reserved for a secondary color; Finally, you have to leave 10% for a third color. Important: you only have to use three colors, so as not to break the balance.
Color types
The most common question is whether to opt for neutral or bold colors. The correct decision is the one dictated by the furniture and the general atmosphere of the room (color of the walls, type of floor, lighting…). If dark tones predominate in our living room, we must bet on more cheerful colors for the sofa and curtains, bold colors with blue, green or even yellow, capable of giving personality to the living room on their own.
For every time of the year
If there is something good about textiles, it is that we can easily change them: curtains, sofa covers and cushions... In many houses they alternate two different sets of everything to “dress” the room depending on the time of year in which it is: warm colors (yellows, ochres, oranges, reds) for the winter months and cooler colors (greens, purples, blues) to provide freshness during the summer.
white curtains for everything
Finally, if we do not want to get too complicated choosing colors and looking for combinations, there is a simple solution that never fails: white curtains. This resource is tremendously versatile, as it will combine without conflict with any type of sofa, whatever its shape, design, color or size. It should be noted that the other alternative, that of using white for the sofa and combining it with any kind of curtain, does not have such a notable effect.