In terms of selecting colours and addressing the question of should your handmade curtains and blinds be lighter or darker than your walls, the choice really is down to your own preference – it completely depends on the style, mood and function of the room you’re decorating.
Lighter colours than the shade of the walls will help to lift and open up a space and are the ideal option for smaller or darker spaces lacking in natural light. Taking a colour tone from your walls and injecting it into your tailored curtains & blinds will also tie a colour scheme together. Equally you may prefer to add a striking and bold pattern for drama and contrast.
Darker shades in the colour palette will create a sophisticated style as well as portraying a warm and cosy environment, so are wonderful to inject into formal settings and bedrooms; teem your curtains or blinds with heavier fabrics and colourways to enhance an encompassing and inviting theme.
Selecting darker curtains than your walls is also a great choice for a more relaxed and cosy space, or for the braver decorator adding a dark wall/s will give instant character when combined with even darker rich velvet curtains.
Whichever you decide is the right direction for you, don’t forget the final flourish of the beautiful trims and braids also available. Trims are a stunning addition both to soft furnishings, blinds and curtains, injecting another tonal shade or contrasting colour with a trimming to the edge; include a head-turning tie back or a chic plain trim to a pared-back modern style.
Curtains and blinds can be a rooms focal point or simply add a harmonious element to your overall theme.
From private homes to commercial window dressings made-to-measure handmade curtains and blinds are a wonderful addition to any room.