The Painting Tip That Helps Decorative Curtains Blend Seamlessly Into A Room

Picking the right curtains for any room can feel like a daunting task. They'll typically take up the majority of the wall's height, making for a significant portion of the room's design and playing an important role in bringing it all together. A simple way to ensure that curtains blend into the overall decor is to match them to the color of the ceiling. This might seem like an obvious tip at first, but there's a hidden sophistication to it.  

There are plenty of color combinations a room can have, but by following this design rule, you'll always have a point of reference for your curtains. Whether you're using an accent ceiling as an unexpected way to add a pop of color in a room with white walls or keeping it neutral while color drenching the rest of the place, looking up can provide instant clarity when picking your window treatment. 

If you're flirting with the bold ceiling trend but are scared to commit because you don't know how to integrate it into your space, finding curtains in the same color will do the trick. By carrying the color through to the wall and all the way down to the floor, you'll be creating a visual through line that draws the eye upward. This will not only accentuate the drama and contrast of the statement ceiling but also generate a sense of continuity with the walls. 

Alternatively, if you're struggling to find the right shade for your drapes in a room with vibrant monochromatic walls, bringing in the neutral hue from the ceiling can offer a nice break and balance out the whole. Using contrasting colors for curtains and walls has other benefits, too. Darker curtain colors will look gorgeous alongside the white walls in your home, adding depth and making the space feel warmer. Lighter curtains, on the other hand, will instantly brighten a space with dark walls.

If the space you're decorating is bathed in white, from the ceiling to the baseboard, extending that colorlessness to the curtains is a mistake. It will just wash out the room. As the backdrop to the rest of the decor, having your ceiling, walls, and curtains in the same neutral hue might feel tempting, but there are ways to preserve that harmony while adding a healthy dose of visual interest. If you're not too big on going big, opting for curtains that are only a few shades lighter or darker than your walls and ceiling will immediately add texture without too much contrast or boldness. Similarly, try a pattern that features the wall and ceiling color as a primary or secondary color. This is a great, low-risk way to dip your toe in contrasting color design. 

Those not intimated by color can approach all-white ceiling and walls as a boundless blank canvas on which to unleash their most vibrant decor fantasies. Make curtains the focus of your decor by experimenting with different colors, patterns, textures, and layers. With two curtains, you can leave the inner layer for light control and privacy and use its outer counterpart fully in service of style.