1. Color matching skills
(1) Same color as the wall
Choose a color that is one shade darker than the wall (e.g. off-white wall with light brown curtains) to enhance the sense of hierarchy.
Avoid monotony caused by complete consistency. Light blue walls with sky blue curtains. The collision of cold and warm materials makes it look more advanced.
(2) Echo soft furnishing elements
Same color as bedding, pillows, carpets and other fabrics (e.g. gray striped bedding with gray and yellow curtains) to create a sense of integrity.
Note: It is preferred to choose to echo fixed furniture (such as the head of the bed) rather than easily replaceable bedding.
(3) Neutral color base + decorative color
Gray, off-white, earth tones (camel, brown) are versatile and durable, suitable for the main color.
Small area jump color: white wall + dark gray curtains, brighten with bright yellow pillows or hanging paintings.
(4) Use highly saturated colors with caution
Avoid large areas of fluorescent colors or pure black (which can easily cause emotional fluctuations in Feng Shui);
Low-saturation pink and blue can be used in children's rooms to create a sense of vitality
2. Material and function selection
Material | Features | Applicable scenarios |
Polyester | Wrinkle-resistant and washable, cost-effective | Modern minimalist style |
Cotton and linen blend | Natural breathability, strong Japanese style | Nordic/Japanese style |
Suede/velvet | Luxurious drape, good light-blocking and sound-proofing | Light luxury retro style |
Blackout coated cloth | Shading rate>90%, suitable for sensitive people | West-facing or street-facing bedrooms |
Gauze curtain | Translucent light softens the light and enhances the atmosphere | Use with main curtain in layers |
3. Size and installation points
(1) Pleated ratio
Gauze curtains: 2~3 times pleats, strong sense of elegance;
Thick blackout curtains: 1.8~2.5 times pleats, avoid bloatedness (e.g.: 3.6 meters of fabric is required for a 1.8-meter window width).
(2) Height from the ground
Mopping style (0~2cm from the ground): French/light luxury style, high floor height;
Off-the-ground style (1~3cm): easy to clean, prevent pet scratching.
(3) Shading details
Curtain boxes (depth ≥15cm) block light more thoroughly than Roman rods, avoiding light leakage from the top;
Choose honeycomb curtains for bay windows to fit special-shaped structures
4. Advanced techniques for style coordination
(1) Modern simplicity
Pure color + geometric curtains, avoid complicated patterns;
Brighten the black, white and gray space with Morandi colors (haze blue, gray-green).
(2) Light luxury retro
Velvet curtains + metal rod heads, matched with brass lamps to enhance the texture;
Double color design (such as blue-gray splicing to echo the headboard and pillows).
(3) Natural Nordic
Linen curtains + wooden furniture, green plants on the side walls;
False bay window design: build a platform + custom cushions next to the window, and embed storage cabinets on both sides