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Curtains and sheers are a very important decorative element in any living room, bedroom or children's room. They should be consistent with the given design style, wall colour, furniture and accessories. An interesting idea is to use the glamour style in the living room. This design style is associated with a lot of glitter and contrasting colours. What are the characteristics of glamour curtains for the living room?
Rooms in the glamour style can be described as luxurious, full of splendour. It is all about sparkle, shine and clear contrasts. Interior designers emphasise that glamour is characterised by extreme combinations of colours, sizes and textures. Monochromatic colours (white, black, grey) are variegated with other, intense colours, e.g. turquoise, deep violet, red, fuchsia and navy blue. Crystals, glass, mirrors and other shimmers play a large role. Richly detailed decorative elements, shimmering silver or gold and reflecting light are therefore welcome.
Importantly, in the glamour style the positioning of all decorations and furniture is carefully planned. Even if - at first glance - there seems to be a slight chaos in the room, this must be arranged beforehand.
The glamour style suits both large, simple glazing and so-called arched windows (an atmospheric, unusual solution). In either case, velour curtains and voile curtains will be essential. If you're wondering how to cover arched windows in glamour rooms, check out our tips.
The colour of the glamour style curtains depends on the dominant colour scheme in the interior. If the living room is dominated by grey, white and black, golden voile curtains made of flowing material may be a good idea. If the room presents itself in a different way (dominated by rather flashy, unconventional colours), it is better to opt for dark (navy blue, black) or white curtains. Examples are the snow-white velour curtain on tape - Velvet 01 and the navy blue velour curtain on tape - Velvet 23.
Also pay attention to the furniture you have in your living room. For example: if you have a dark blue sofa, consider what curtains go with a navy blue sofa. Smooth and uniform voile curtains are not the only option - curtains in geometric patterns are quite popular. When it comes to the length of the curtains, floor-length voile curtains seem to be potentially the best choice.
The glamour of the glamour style can be manifested through decorative elements (e.g. crystals, decorative embroidery) on the curtain structure. Voile curtains with embossing will be an interesting choice. Interior designers also recommend choosing curtains on a tape or grommets - the appropriate up-do will create aesthetically pleasing, elegant and luxurious waves or even cascades on the textile material.
These are the basic rules related to the fact of how to choose curtains for a modern living room, in glamour style.
Pay attention to the material of the glamour style voile curtains. Depending on the dominant colour scheme in the room, you can choose between glossy, elegant, reflective curtains or fabrics with a distinctive texture. The most popular materials for glamour curtains for the living room are velvet, jacquard, velvet, silk, velour, taffeta. It is common practice to combine different materials - e.g. velvet curtains, satin cushions, leather sofa. However, it is important to maintain a balance. An excess of any one material could overwhelm the interior.
A lot also depends on the size of the room. If the household wants a lot of sunlight to enter the living room (optical enlargement of a small room), it is better to opt for curtains made of thinner material.
Although glamour living room windows are most often adorned with long, glossy curtains, more and more interior designers are recommending an interest in voile curtains in a slightly milky shade - e.g. embroidered, with frills at the bottom, asymmetrical. The most common motif that appears on such delicate textiles are decorative leaves or flowers. They give the interior a chic and elegant character. Remember to choose only glamour-style voile curtains and velour curtains with grommets or tape.
Glamour curtains for the living room are not the only window arrangement you can choose. Internal roller blinds are an interesting, modern solution. How do you choose them?
Several types of roller blinds will work well in a glamour living room - mainly day/night blinds, Roman blinds and simple textile blinds. For elegant interiors, black, graphite or grey window blinds will suit (they provide a contrast to lighter walls). An interesting, unconventional solution is black and white day/night blinds. Monochrome brings a particularly luxurious atmosphere to the living room.
If householders wish to soften the contrasts of the glamour style and create a welcoming atmosphere, they can opt for Roman blinds in a shade of baby pink or fuchsia. This type of window covering includes models without a ruffle or with a simple wavy ruffle. Another alternative is simple fabric roller blinds, which are perfect for protecting against the sun's dazzling rays. Interior designers emphasise that - in this case - it is best to opt for muted colours (e.g. white, black, graphite, other shades of grey). They are the perfect complement to a characterful interior.