The kitchen is exactly the place that everyone associates with family and comfort. It is here that we spend most of our lives, having breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as communicating with our relatives. And this means that the kitchen should be decorated accordingly, it should be pleasant to be in it. Everything is important - both the general decoration, as well as small details. For example, curtains. As many believe, it is they who create comfort and that very “homely” atmosphere. Their choice must be taken responsibly - to study the features of each model, each style, types of fabrics and fashionable designs this season. For a beginner, this may seem terribly difficult - but this article will definitely help you with the choice.
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Peculiarities
First you need to decide what role the curtains will play in your kitchen. If a purely decorative role, then, in principle, you don’t have to think much when choosing them - visual characteristics, such as color and design, will be enough.
Another thing is if the curtains should be of some practical use. For example, protect from bright light or translucence. In this case, the choice of curtains should be approached with all responsibility. Curtains can help visually adjust any room, hide the decorative imperfections of the kitchen or dining room as well.
Styles and samples
Curtains for the kitchen are very difficult to choose. It is necessary to take into account the shape of the window, and the interior of the room, and the color scheme. But, however, the most important are the curtains themselves, including their style. The ideal option is a combination of transparent light fabrics with heavy curtains or curtains and approximately the same shades.
- Pleated blinds and blinds. This is a modern and original option for the kitchen, because such curtains do not take up much space and look very neat and concise. Blinds can be not just plain, but also in other different shades, with or without prints. They block out sunlight and are easily adjustable.
Japanese curtains can easily be called relatives of blinds, because they are thicker curtains with fabric panels. Most often, blinds, pleated blinds and Japanese curtains are presented in size up to the windowsill.
- roller blinds- These are light kitchen structures for protection from light. They are interesting in that they are completely picky in care and are suitable even for the smallest kitchenette. In the case of roller blinds, it is very easy to play with color and material, as well as texture. There are several types of roller blinds - long, with a cassette (dust protection), roller blinds on brackets, double roller blinds, mini-roller blinds, corner ones.
- Curtains for windows with a bay window - bay window curtains, - improve the illumination of the room. After all, a bay window is a protruding part of a wall, rectangular or round; she often "eats" part of the world.
- Arch- an interesting design solution, both in the case of a window and a doorway. The form itself stands out, and the opportunity to embellish it a little more should not be missed. Curtains on the arch can be on one side (one-sided), threads or mesh (the so-called "noodles"), asymmetric, or a single canvas. If you want to add luxury - choose curtains with a lambrequin, it will look very expensive and chic.
- There is also a special style of curtains - "Day Night". These are, as a rule, roller blinds, consisting of transparent (mesh) and dense fabric alternating strips, which allows you to adjust the doses of light. It is very similar to blinds, but only here you can completely darken the window, only by installing dense strips next to it with one movement of the chain.
Colors and prints
When choosing curtains, you need to take into account both the individual color preferences of households and some psychological aspects. Color affects the mood of a person, his psycho-emotional state. The choice of color for any piece of furniture must be taken responsibly - including curtains.
For example, often too bright colors can simply cut eyes, strain - such curtains will turn the kitchen not into a corner of coziness and comfort, but into a small branch of hell in your apartment. Therefore, we advise you to be very careful about the characteristics of colors. According to the color wheel, all colors can be divided into two groups: bright warm and calmer cold. The former are mainly red, orange, yellow shades, and the latter are blue, green, purple and many derivatives. Let's analyze the most popular.
Yellow is considered the color of happiness - the sun, fun, but a large amount of it can strain the eye. Yellow is a great option for those who think outside the box; the only thing is, yellow should not be too bright. Curtains of some muted yellow shade will set you in a positive mood and cheer you up.
Red curtains, like black ones, should be treated with caution. You can choose curtains with a splash of any of these shades, but you should not take a pure red or pure black canvas. According to experts, the abundance of these colors in the interior can lead to excessive anxiety and nervous excitement, and the black color, moreover, "eats" the sunny color. However, it is red in the right dosages that can give you self-confidence, set you in an optimistic mood and give energy. The main thing is to have a little of it. As for the advantages of black curtains, this is undoubtedly conciseness.
The combination of black and white has always been in fashion, and will definitely look stylish in any kitchen. Patterns of any other color on a black background will look very interesting - as well as on white, by the way. White color will visually add light, expand the room. It is associated with peace and purity, energy. If you are in doubt, do not know what color curtains to choose - take pure white or with patterns, two-tone with white.
If you are a fan of extraordinary solutions in the interior, take a closer look at purple, blue, lilac, turquoise or light green colors. They will perfectly complement the kitchen, made in soothing cold colors. These colors are based on various mixtures of blue and green with each other, which means they evoke calmness, serenity and harmony. These are ideal options for residents of a noisy metropolis.
But burgundy curtains, combining seemingly aggressive pure red and calm, noble brown, will be an ideal option for a working kitchen. Color adjusts to the working mood and helps to focus. The same applies to brown - the only thing when it comes to brown curtains, you should give the choice in the direction of light brown shades, while dark ones should be used with caution. Brown curtains can be a real highlight of the room.
Beige or gray curtains will look very interesting. They are calm and peaceful, perfectly transmit light and do not strain the eyes. And there is a huge variety of gray tones at all - pearl, ashen, silver ...
An excellent solution would be curtains in two colors. They will not let you get bored, and if you choose any two of your favorite colors, they can completely cheer you up. But remember - it is best to combine warm colors with warm ones, and cold ones, respectively, with cold ones. For example, light green curtains with a green curtain.
If you are a fan of various prints and patterns, then pay attention to the cage - it is always relevant and looks very neat both on large windows and on small windows. The same applies to the striped pattern - vertical or horizontal, it is concise and stylish. Vertical stripes will visually lengthen windows, while horizontal stripes, on the contrary, will make them a little wider. The floral pattern is suitable for lovers of, so to speak, grandmother's classics - everyone in childhood probably had curtains with flowers, small or large, hung on the windows. Curtains with a print will visually enlarge the room.
fabrics
A very important role in the choice of curtains is played by the fabric from which they are made. It, first of all, determines tactile sensations (soft-hard, pleasant-unpleasant to the touch). Secondly and most importantly, it is a guarantee that the curtains will not tear a week after “wearing” or during the next wash. The choice of fabric should be taken as seriously as the color - perhaps even more seriously. The fabric should keep its shape, not cause difficulties when washing or cleaning.
As a rule, curtains are sewn from organza, linen, voile, mesh, lace, chiffon, patchwork. The most original buyers choose knitted or filament. Let's analyze each option separately.
If we are talking about the design of the kitchen, then you should forget about velvet, brocade and tapestry. These fabrics are completely impractical for dining rooms, they are heavy and easily get dirty, respectively, they are poorly washed. Although tapestry and velvet are exquisite and undeniably beautiful fabrics, they are best hung in the bedroom, library or living room. Silk in the kitchen can also look a little out of date and completely impractical.
Organza. This is a translucent fabric that shimmers in the sun. Perfect for rooms that need to add light. Moreover, organza has a low cost and a huge color palette, which makes it more than affordable for all segments of the population. But over time, organza loses its elasticity and becomes less durable. Along with organza, an excellent option for curtains in the kitchen will be satin. This is a fabric where cotton or silk threads are tightly intertwined, have a characteristic sheen.
There is another fabric that is very similar in properties to organza, but a little denser than it - this is a veil. Veil curtains shimmer pleasantly in the sun. They are weightless and light, and are suitable for window decoration in both artsy rooms and home kitchens.
Satin curtains add luxury to the space. This is a fabric with a smooth shiny or semi-shiny side. Even though they are a great option for the living room or bedroom, in the kitchen, perhaps everyone will like them.
Such a word as "tulle" is familiar to all of us. As a rule, tulle often goes in addition to curtains made of denser fabric, but it is also used in solo. Tulle is a thin transparent fabric, sometimes with a pattern. Curtains made of tulle are a great addition to the interior, including the interior of the kitchen.
linen fabrics- the most suitable for true guardians of nature, because the material is 100% linen. Linen curtains look best in a light interior, but in a dark one they will help create an interesting accent on the windows. However, linen does not tolerate bright decor - in combination with it, linen curtains look a little wild. Despite all the advantages, flax is quite capricious. Natural linen, like cotton, cannot be washed in hot water or bleached. They need to be ironed immediately after washing, otherwise they will shrink.
Cotton curtains- a great alternative to linen curtains, because they are in many ways similar in quality, properties and composition. Cotton is also easy to dye, and therefore cotton curtains can be found in different shades and prints. It has excellent absorbing abilities and is indispensable in warm weather, very soft to the touch. Such curtains are quite practical and resistant to wear, and mercerized cotton is considered to be the strongest.
Chiffon curtains will add peace and tranquility to the room.
For lovers of something more interesting, there are lace curtains. They add a certain comfort to the room, a feeling of “softness” and security. Curtains are made both from a single lace fabric, and from its fragments. Lace is easy to pair with some translucent or sheer fabrics - tulle or voile, for example.
There are also several varieties of lace that differ from each other mainly in pattern:
- Brabant- lace with relief, as a rule, protruding ornament;
- Torchon– coarse weaving, machine;
- Chantilly- the opposite of torchon, elegant silk weaving;
- Guipure- the most famous type of weaving, characterized by transparency and neat patterns;
- alencon- lacy flowers or leaves on a grid.
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Despite the apparent lightness, filament curtains cannot be considered purely decorative. Otherwise, they can be called kisei, and for the first time they appeared in the countries of the Ancient East. Yes, the rows of threads do not look so serious, but, in fact, they are simply indispensable in hot weather, because they perfectly pass air and create a pleasant coolness. If you live in a hot or warm climate, then filament curtains are just right for you - and they can also be used in gazebos or in the country.
Mesh curtains are an excellent option for the warm season, because it is then that the problem of ventilation is more relevant than ever. The mesh can be large or small, and the ideal place for mesh curtains is a balcony or a huge kitchen window. And for ethnic interiors, this is an indispensable detail of the interior.
So we got to the most extraordinary and popular lately fabric, or rather, the technique of sewing curtains. This is patchcork. From English, the word patchwork is translated as "work with flaps." Quilts and plaids are often made using the technique of combining patches, but curtains are no exception. The most amazing thing is that patchwork style curtains can be either made with your own hands or bought ready-made, and there are a huge number of models. Most often, such curtains are used in oriental or light weightless interiors.
When choosing fabric for curtains, you should also pay attention to some patterns:
- If your kitchenette is small, choose small, neat curtains accordingly - long and massive curtains will only make the room heavier.
- If your windows are located on the sunny side, choose curtains for them made of thick fabric - so that on hot sunny days they do not let in light. Cover the shady side with lighter fabrics that let in the sun's rays.
- Please note that some fabrics are translucent. For example, for people living on the first floors, it is better to choose thick curtains that are not translucent even with the lights on. If you live on the top floor and you do not have window neighbors, then you can indulge in light fabrics.
- Before buying, expose the curtain to the light to see how the fabric looks in different lighting conditions. The fabric, again, should not shine through; look at it from afar, from different angles. Take the fabric from one roll to eliminate the possibility of the slightest difference in shades.
- Care of curtains - care of the fabric from which they are made. The fabric should not accumulate dust, dirt and odors, but should be easy to wash - especially in the case of home washing. It is desirable that they do not sit down and do not crumple, they are easily ironed. If you, of course, have the opportunity to dry-clean the curtains, then you can skip this point - but always remember that not all stains and odors are easy to remove.
How to choose the right type of window
Curtains should fit the interior of the room - this is the first thing. Colors, styles, perhaps location with other objects should be combined, but one should not forget about such an important point as the window itself. Windows come in many shapes and types, and sometimes finding the perfect curtains for your window type can be difficult. The first step is to decide what kind of window you have. It is very simple to do this - take a closer look at what shape it is and measure the dimensions.
For example, you should not choose massive curtains for a small window - they will “eat up” even more space and visually reduce the window, block the light, which is already small. Both heavy curtains - even with canopies - and neat elegant ones are suitable for a large window. It all depends on how your kitchen is styled.
Rectangular windows are the most undemanding. Most often in old or new buildings, windows are in the form of a slightly elongated square, and you may already know that no special effort is required to match the curtains to a rectangular window. Only one aspect can be singled out - if the window is slightly larger than it is long, then you should not visually lengthen it with curtains. But you can slightly increase its width. It works and vice versa - horizontally located windows like to be slightly raised due to the length of the curtains. It is quite easy to do this - most often it turns out somehow by itself.
For kitchens with a low ceiling, you should choose curtains in a horizontal or vertical strip - this will visually raise the ceiling. For huge rooms, choose dark tones of curtains - they will make the room a little smaller and add coziness, make the atmosphere more comfortable and harmonious.
Curtains for summer cottages should be light - both in appearance and in size. Leave voluminous frills for the hall, living room or bedroom in a huge metropolis.
Also in nature, such a moment as protection from insects - mosquitoes, mosquitoes, as well as strong wind or sun is relevant.
If you have a gazebo or veranda, it would be advisable to opt for a water-repellent or waterproof fabric - in case of rain, this will come in handy.
For a light kitchen, both dark and light colors of curtains are suitable. It all depends on your personal preferences and the design of the room.
How to decorate a window: styles
Curtains, like other interior items, can often be attributed to certain styles. When choosing curtains for the kitchen, you should pay attention to the style in which the room is decorated. Curtains are best chosen based on this.
- Classic. The classic style is ideal for large kitchens. These can be, for example, long curtains with translucent tulle in discreet shades, in harmony with walls, floors, furniture and ceilings. One of the main features of classic curtains is their length. As a rule, they are quite long, so they are not suitable for small kitchen spaces. In this case, it is better to opt for curtains that do not cover the window sill.
- Minimalism or high-tech will be chosen by people who love conciseness and lightness. High-tech style is characterized by clear, but not heavy lines, rectangular shapes. Only grommets and cornices are used here as decoration, which unloads the room a little. True perfectionists will appreciate blinds, Japanese and roller blinds - all this also applies to high-tech style.
As for minimalism, it is this style that is ideal for kitchens decorated in restrained colors. As a rule, minimalist curtains have white, black, gray or pastel colors, sometimes they combine various contrasting shades - but also soft ones. However, you can forget about prints or decorations.
- If you have ever been to Provence, then you have an idea of what curtains made in the style of this French republic look like. This is a small cell or a vertical strip, roses or poppies, a simple cut and pastel colors, natural fabrics. Curtains in Provence style can decorate the kitchen of a gentle or elegant lady, give the room coziness and unpretentious beauty. The ideal solution would be to combine curtains with other rag interior items - tablecloths, towels or napkins.
- Curtains in the style of Morocco blends perfectly with the kitchen in a kind of casual style; with hand-assembled furniture, sewn tablecloths and fresh flowers in vases. Moroccan curtains combine East and West, the trends of both cultures. Bright, incongruous colors, textures and flashy details are exactly what characterizes this style.
- Curtains in modern style - curtains, close in appearance to nature. Usually the patterns on such curtains are curvilinear, complex and asymmetrical, together they create wonderful weaves. Wavy, botanical, flowing. Most often, Art Nouveau curtains are bright and rich, but not contrasting - the shades are close to natural. A sense of proportion is very important here. Modern is ideal for a green kitchen, blue or pastel yellow.
It will be very bold to choose curtains with photo elements. These can be photographs that are completely incompatible with the kitchen - American sights or cats.
- Country style curtains otherwise you can call curtains in a rustic style. They are characterized by bright colors, large or small floral patterns, geometric shapes in the drawings. Cornices and pelmets are a great addition to country-style curtains, especially if the latter are small and include various ruffles and frills. If you decide to decorate the kitchen in country style, be careful - do not overdo it with softness and splendor, otherwise there is a danger of being considered a rustic host.
Overview of the best branded models
There are several undoubted leaders in the curtain market. For example, a famous brand tomdom. One of the undoubted advantages of the curtains of this hypermarket chain is that they have a working online store with the simplest design and navigation, so if you urgently need curtains from the TomDom design house, then hurry up to order.
Another famous company Sima Land. Designers of this company produce curtains of completely different styles. Here you will find both Greek and Austrian, as well as Japanese or Belarusian curtains - the choice is huge, no one will remain indifferent and will find something for themselves. Another couple of small pluses are the presence of an online store and the ability to buy some things for the kitchen, like dishes or decor elements.
If we talk about individual models, then you should pay attention to the French curtains of the Marquis model. They gained immense popularity in France, Europe, and only then came to us. Marquise is a truly royal curtains, they are often used in huge concert halls or theaters. In the first place here is beauty, and only then practicality. In short, the Marquise is a series of lowered sagging assemblies (scallops). Most often, these curtains are plain, noble shades, but there are also truly royal patterns - floral or various weaves.
Curtains "Cat's House" familiar to many housewives since Soviet times. Recall that this common model is an arch, flared down, with many frills and natural assemblies. We often see similar curtains in photos in magazines or remember our grandmother's house in the village, why not reproduce this idea in our kitchen?
Stylish ideas and options in the interior
If you have absolutely no desire to personally select combinations of styles and colors of curtains for the interior of your kitchen, then you can always find a suitable design on the Internet or use the services of a designer. This makes things a lot easier, and we also want to introduce you to some of the most popular and beautiful ideas.
For a black and white kitchen, you can choose, respectively, black or white curtains. Both plain and printed curtains will look great - we recommend paying special attention to the cage, floral and unusual patterns. You should not bypass the classics - in such conservative conditions, long roller blinds will come in handy.
You should not forget about the classics when decorating classic cuisine. Unless here you can change the color scheme a little - remember about gray and pastel colors, about a straight cut.
Separately, it is worth talking about the curtains in the "Khrushchev". Khrushchevka is a small apartment with low ceilings and equally small rooms. As a rule, Khrushchev houses do not differ in unusualness - but with the help of decor and suitable curtains, even such an unremarkable room can be made a little brighter. For example, unusual photo curtains or original Provence-style curtains will bring contrast or tenderness to the room, depending on what you yourself want to achieve.
Modern people have wondered how to create an unusual and attractive kitchen design.
But due to the lack of design knowledge, they do not understand how to play with paints correctly and how much they can be used.
The black and white color scheme allows you to create a bright and harmonious design organization for the kitchen. Although there is an opinion that it is impossible to create brightness, saturation and sophistication from two colors at the same time.
But it is erroneous, since a true design master is able to provide a kitchen design only with the help of them.
These two colors successfully combine the possibilities for creating contrasting shades that provide a modern vision for decorating such an important area of \u200b\u200bthe apartment.
It is very important to choose the right wallpaper for black and white kitchen design.
Dense versions of the wallpaper are considered the best choice, since they will provide the ability to apply patterns based on the use of a stencil. Although now you can already buy versions with a pre-prepared pleasant pattern.
In principle, if the drawing is suitable, it is not forbidden to use them, but it is better to create your own image, because it is more pleasant.
But here it is important to follow a simple rule - you can not afford to oversaturate the space with a large image.
Although some designers believe that large patterns can also be applied to wallpaper, it is best to use some kind of dedicated area for them. They will help decorate the place for direct eating.
It is important to remember that white wallpapers get dirty easily, because of this, you should pay attention to washable options and purchase them.
This option will burden the financial component, but will provide the possibility of a simple cleansing. To beautifully decorate the wall, you can stop on black wallpaper with the presence of a white pattern, however, this approach must be very careful and created by a real master.
How to design a floor based on a black and white kitchen?
Gender is equally important in the process of creating a design based on these two colors. With it, you can provide a visual increase or even expansion of the kitchen space.
Designers believe that the glossy version of tile is almost perfect for flooring.
Moreover, you should use large tiles based on a checkerboard pattern. Due to this trick, visually the kitchen will be able to maintain its actual size.
Although some want to make one of the colors the main one. In this situation, the floor can be decorated in only one of the colors. And the furniture in this case should go in contrast to the floor based on the opposite color.
Otherwise, a tasteless fusion of colors may form. Fans of black should pay attention to the laminate in this color and put it on the floor.
However, it is worth adding various patterns, based on beautiful shapes, complemented by varnishing.
What curtains are best for a black and white kitchen?
Curtains in the process of decorating the kitchen play one of the most important roles. They help create protection from the penetration of sunlight and are considered an important part of the decorative design.
In the case of a black and white design, the curtains must be successfully synchronized with these contrasting colors.
It is not necessary to use only black or white colors for curtains in this case, the option with a gray tint is also suitable.
But it is imperative to adhere to the saturation of the color, but it should not go beyond the overall harmony. You can use any length of curtains for the kitchen.
It may depend only on the height of the kitchen ceiling. A high ceiling necessarily implies low curtains.
To visually elongate the kitchen, it is worth trying to place curtains along the entire length of the curtain, fixed at the base of the ceiling.
Various combinations of black and white shades are considered quite strict because of this, the use of delicate lines or flowers is unacceptable here.
It is best to use curtains created in white or bed color complemented by suitable strict patterns. To the place will be the use of white curtains, decorated with horizontal lines, designed in black based on different thicknesses.
Providing protection from the sun with white curtains is best due to the density of the selected material for them. It is good if it is possible to create them to order so that there is sufficient protection from the sun's rays.
It is important to remember that the design of the kitchen based on black and white should be ensured in a strict balance of two colors. If the walls or floor are made in one of them, then everything else needs to be done in the other.
Black and white kitchen design photo
The black and white combination takes you back to the era of the emergence of cinema and the absence of color shots, when monochrome images left room for imagination. In this contrasting combination, both opposite poles - the maximum light and the maximum dark - converge on a common border, forming harmony in struggle and unity. About the styles and successful options for a two-color kitchen, read further in the article.
White for a lady, black for a gentleman. This design is chosen by those who prefer clear lines and elegance. The owners of such kitchens are not alien to the rules of modern etiquette: they love order and high style. The combination of absolutely opposite achromatic shades is both festive, solemn and strict.
To simplify the perception of this difficult combination, you can use the method of interpenetration of colors: on the border of large monochromatic parts, an area with small spots or ornaments is formed on the opposite contrasting background.
This principle allows you to reduce the high tension of the interior.
The advantages of monochrome design include the following:
- The absence of a wide range of color options reduces the risk of color errors when choosing combinations.
- The abundance of white surfaces creates a certain play of light, resulting in a feeling of lightness and spaciousness.
- A limited number of colors opens up endless possibilities for choosing different shapes, textures and points of light.
Cons of black and white interior:
- The abundance of dark areas is not recommended for small kitchen sizes, as this color has the ability to conceal volume.
- The need for regular cleaning: smudges and dust become noticeable on a black surface, spots, splashes and soot become noticeable on a white surface.
- Too much black can cause a depressed state when you stay in such a room for a long time.
Style solution for the interior of a black and white kitchen
classical
Family, cozy and noble classics will not lose their correct, expensive and thoughtful style in black and white. Traditional kitchens look more appropriate in spacious rooms with high ceilings. However, in the monochrome version, the skillful distribution of white color will visually enlarge the space, and a massive set can harmoniously fit into a small area.
An absolutely white ceiling of a classical theme is often decorated with stucco. Paying tribute to the artsy style, you should not lay expensive and impractical parquet on the entire kitchen floor. Wooden flooring is perfect only for the dining area. To decorate the cooking area, you can use beautiful linoleum in the color of wood or tiles. Characteristic details of the classic interior in monochrome will be a black ceramic hob and a white sink made of artificial stone.
High tech
Modern style involves the choice of practical and comfortable furniture with a minimum of unnecessary details and decorations. At the same time, each part of the interior has its own specific location, where it is most comfortable to use. High-tech style features:
- The design is dominated by simple shapes with many straight lines.
- Smooth surfaces are characterized by a large area.
- Free space allows you to move freely around the work area.
- When choosing materials for finishing, preference is given to high-quality plastic, metal parts and translucent glass.
- The countertop and sink can be made of durable artificial stone.
- The high functionality of the kitchen is ensured by built-in modern appliances and smart fittings.
High-tech style is characterized by contrasting color combinations. The black and white version of the headset will emphasize the rigor and simplicity of high-tech design forms.
Minimalism
The main features of the interior are the correct geometry and the complete absence of unnecessary details. The surfaces are smooth and even, the location of each item is thought out as much as possible, all the dishes are hidden behind the doors in comfortable and spacious cabinets. A monochrome combination will be a suitable color scheme for a laconic design, which does not include bright inserts. It will emphasize the monotony of textures, highlight straight lines and add accuracy to the setting.
Provence
The style is characterized by the presence of a large number of light interior details, and therefore the white surfaces of kitchen facades and walls with black inserts and trim around the perimeter will be a more suitable option. A light apron made of ceramic tiles will decorate a small floral ornament in a contrasting color. A dark ceramic hob will look stylish on a white countertop. To decorate wall shelves and flower stands, you can use forged metal products made in a dark shade.
Loft
The combination of glossy black or white surfaces made of quality material with a rough background of an unplastered brick wall or raw wood looks very harmonious. Black undisguised pipes and open furniture frames, industrial lamps and a concrete ceiling will add brutality to the interior.
Color combination options
White top and black bottom
This design is one of the rather popular methods of distributing dark and white spots in the headset. At the same time, the upper zone adds volume, light and air to the room. The lower cabinets look more mundane and stable. They perfectly mask large household appliances. A clear demarcation of space visually stretches the kitchen, which will visually raise the ceiling. This option will be advantageous with a straight facade: it will make the appearance of a linear monochrome headset interesting and boring.
White bottom and black top
This design surprises with its originality and looks good in a minimalist kitchen style with even and smooth surfaces. Monochromatic demarcation of the headset fits well into asymmetrical rooms. It is undesirable to decorate the color of the floor in white, as the lower cabinets will merge with it, creating a monotonous spot. The undoubted advantages of a light bottom include the invisibility of water smudges and fingerprints on furniture. To prevent a monotonous look from becoming boring, you can include bright accents in the design of the work surface. Colorful textiles will also successfully dilute the monochrome.
If you make a dark countertop from materials such as marble, special glass or high-quality plastic, it will not only look expensive, but will also become the center of a monochrome composition. This fact is relevant, first of all, for the glossy coating of the object. To visually reduce the contrast of two opposite colors, you can use shallow blacks and matte finishes. An alternative option would be a countertop made of natural stone or its high-quality imitation. The advantage of this material is the ability to shimmer in the light. A lot of resulting shades will smooth out contrasting color transitions.
A dark apron is able to decorate a room decorated in a light shade. Such a detail looks especially stylish, made in a glossy version with a contrasting print. Since black tends to absorb light, it is necessary to provide additional lighting for comfortable use of the work area.
The darkest color of household appliances is quite practical and popular. The placement of such details in the headset increases the contrast of the interior. This design decision is typical for such rough styles as loft, Scandinavian minimalism, as well as art deco. To give the design completeness and balance, you can add a dark countertop to the set.
A floor covering of this shade gives the entire composition stability, a sense of earthiness and reliability, making it comfortable to be in such a kitchen. The noble deep shade of the floor acts as the main accent of the interior, regardless of the color of the headset.
The dining table cover, made in a dark shade, will become a central bright spot in a light interior. Such an object remains the only black element, or a few contrasting spots on the kitchen facade can be added to it. A glossy or matte countertop will be a rich background for decorative compositions.
Black and white apron
The item will become the main detail that attracts attention if it is performed in one of the following options:
- small mosaic with a unique pattern;
- photo printing of monochrome images on the surface of durable tempered glass;
- ceramic tiles with a monochromatic pattern.
The prints and compositions chosen for the apron can echo the ornaments on the walls, window curtains and kitchen textiles.
black and white floor
When it comes to austere styles or minimalist designs, a checkerboard pattern of contrasting ceramic tiles covering the entire kitchen floor is a popular option. If you expand the squares and arrange them in the form of rhombuses, then these elements will visually increase the space. An original solution would be to lay the floor with rectangular tiles with a herringbone pattern.
What accents to choose
To create a unique and non-standard interior, you can use additional colors that can smooth out the high contrast of the headset and add an exotic and bright touch to the monochrome combination.
Red
Refers to popular companion shades for black and white kitchens. The scarlet color attracts attention, refreshes the interior and creates intrigue. Variants of red can be included in the composition on the apron. Colored dishes and vases, scarlet covers on the backs of chairs will harmoniously fit into the interior. When choosing such a shade as an addition, moderation must be observed, as it can distract from the overall situation.
Grey
It is an intermediate link in the original color scheme. Well complements and smoothes the contrasting combination of shades when using muted tones. It is used to decorate the walls of the kitchen, an apron, and it is also appropriate for textiles and lighting fixtures. A multi-color mosaic of black and white tiles, as well as many shades of gray, looks very stylish.
Green
The shade of nature and the forest is suitable for diluting the severity of monochrome and creating an optimistic spring mood. To place juicy accents, you can insert small light green or yellow-green spots in the form of kitchen accessories or a bright composition on an apron containing broccoli or spicy greens. More gentle and muted tones are well suited for decorating one or more kitchen walls.
Yellow
This appetizing and positive color has many shades suitable for combination with black and white interiors. A bright lemon will add a cheerful touch to the design, a dense yellow will create a sunny mood. For decorating relatively large surfaces with a third color, such as a wall or roller blinds on a wide window, pastel is suitable.
For small spaces, a more suitable option for a monochrome interior would be a design with a predominance of white. It is able to visually expand the space and add freshness. If the kitchen is large, then black surfaces may dominate. In this case, you should take care of sufficient lighting, especially in the cooking area.
Curtains
For rooms with a low ceiling, the longest curtains are more suitable, visually adding height and masking the heater. The color of the fabric depends on the overall style of the kitchen. In order to dilute the monochrome, you can decorate the window in a bright shade. If the room has high ceilings, then short curtains made of various fabrics and blinds made of metal or plastic look harmonious.
Wallpaper
A strict design is characterized by dense monotonous wallpaper, often white. A volumetric texture will look good on them. For flat surfaces, it is possible to apply an individual paint pattern using stencils. Large ornaments and images will be appropriate in a less contrasting and saturated area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen, for example, next to a dining table made in calm gray tones. Wall murals with large multi-colored fruits and vegetables look very harmonious next to black dining furniture.
Ceiling and walls
For small low rooms, the most suitable color for the ceiling and the predominant background of the upper facades will be airy white. At the same time, the lower part of the headset and the floor are made in a stable black tint. Thanks to this technique, the kitchen area visually stretches upwards and seems more spacious. For a strict monochrome interior, only a perfectly smooth ceiling of predominantly white color is suitable. Horizontal elements on the walls will help visually expand the bottlenecks of the room. Vertical contrasting stripes visually make the room taller.
Furniture
The style of the dining group most often duplicates the main design of the headset, forming a harmonious composition. With a limited number of colors, you can create combinations of various materials, textures and ornaments.
Kitchen appliances
A simple and at the same time stylish solution for decorating a two-tone interior is black built-in appliances against a white kitchen ensemble.
Lighting
A large number of dark details and surfaces make the room dull, so it is important to think over the diverse lighting of all areas of the kitchen. Spot or tape small lamps are attached above the tabletop, each of which has a separate switch. Above the dining area, in addition to ceiling fixtures, stylish sconces are hung.
Photo of black and white kitchens in the interior
Conclusion
A black and white kitchen interior is one of the most difficult stylistic tasks for a designer. Proper distribution of color spots will allow not only to create a unique and bold image, but also to correct the shortcomings of the room. Strict minimalism without unnecessary details will suit practical and business people. Notes of romance and grace can be found in monochrome Provence and classics. A high-tech kitchen looks especially attractive in black and white with the addition of a third bright companion color.
In the world around us, we meet black and white combinations everywhere. In the interior, such solutions are also implemented, however, one cannot say that often. To implement a design in monochrome, you need to thoroughly plan everything, since it is easy to make a mistake here. We offer you some ideas with photos of using black and white curtains in the interior.
Boring? Stylish and bold!
The photo shows an elegant solution for the living room: laconic white curtains with black trim around the edges.
At first glance, the combination of black and white seems uninteresting, boring, official. Do you also think that such a color scheme is not suitable for a home interior? And in vain. With the skillful work of a designer, a black and white room can even look solemn. It is believed that the combination of these two colors symbolizes impeccable style and wealth.
These two colors are so self-sufficient that they do not need a "support group" from the other colors. Only black and only white - exquisite conciseness.
Harmony of opposites - ideas for the living room
Floral pattern as pictured, great for living room or bedroom.
When choosing curtains from such colors, the main thing is not to allow the proportions to be equal. One of them must prevail. And it doesn't have to be white. Completely black curtains in some situations can find their place in the interior of the living room. But to them all the same "asked". Black in such a living room, you can make a cornice, furniture details, include this color in the pattern on the self-leveling floor.
Another option for black curtains for the living room is two curtains trimmed along the inner edge with a strip of transparent fabric with a black and white pattern. Light gray walls and a black leather sofa will complement this "brutal" interior.
Can black and white curtains be a decoration? Quite. But in this case, the leading role in such a color tandem should be given to white. If you decorate the curtains with swags, flips, use tiebacks and additional curtains in a contrasting color, then your black and white curtain will turn out to be very beautiful and elegant.
Curtains of this color combination can be chosen for wallpaper not only in white, beige or gray shades. Not bad in this case, wall colors such as:
- light lilac;
- pale blue;
- olive;
- blue.
Beige, white, gray plain walls are in perfect harmony with the black and white curtain pattern.
Bedroom - clear lines, impeccable style
In the photo, another fashionable and stylish solution is a striped print. Such a pattern not only looks impressive, but also visually increases the height of the ceilings.
This is the impression that black and white will create. Playing with these colors, you can also get a great effect in the bedroom. And then the thought of the everyday life of a black-and-white bedchamber will not even arise.
It is noteworthy that these colors are usually chosen by people who do not like blurry images and banal solutions. The bedroom in black and white really impresses with the purity of the lines, the rigor of style and the absence of unnecessary details.
Ideas for "black and white" implementation of various styles:
- 1 If you are making a safari-style room, you can choose animal print curtains for the windows, and put a soft zebra rug on the floor.
- 2 For the direction of art deco, an abstract drawing is suitable.
- 3 Curtains in a black and white stripe or with a checkerboard print will look good in a minimalist interior.
- 4 Monochromatic curtains with contrasting trim along the edge will support the neo-baroque style.
If a two-room interior seems too formal for you, add an accent color to it to balance the design of your stylish bedroom. For example, arrange white planters with blue artificial flowers. Buy a couple of red pillows, install a floor lamp with a black lampshade on a bright yellow leg.
Another way to add variety to the black and white interior of the bedroom is to place decorative leafy or flowering houseplants in it. Such natural accents will not only decorate the room, but also improve the air in it.
Choice for the kitchen
The achromatic black and white scale in the kitchen is absolute minimalism, if the graphic design of the interior is clearly observed. For example, a completely black table and chairs (with white legs), two-tone facades with a color ratio of 1: 3, white countertops. Long pure black thin transparent curtains or a checkerboard-style roller blind “ask” for such an environment.
A little less strict and much more romantic will look like a kitchen with the same furniture, but with a different distribution of colors on the curtains and chair backs. Floral motifs, albeit made in the same color range, will bring lightness to the interior. For a minimalist kitchen, snow-white Roman blinds trimmed with black ribbon are also suitable. In principle, this window design option can be chosen for any kitchen. Roller blinds of a milky shade with small patches of black over the entire surface of the canvas can also be called universal. Simple and fresh!
Another interesting idea: black and white kitchen curtains against a colored wall. For example, it can be decorated in one of the shades of blue, silver gray or olive.
If this room is designed exclusively in white, then a little black on transparent Austrian curtains will not hurt it.
To make achromatic look harmonious, follow the designers' advice:
- 1 For a spacious bright room with large windows, choose curtains with a predominance of black.
- 2 It is better to decorate a small window in a small-sized kitchen with white, using the opposite color only as an accent.
- 3 Vases with bright fruits, colorful decorative cups on the windows will make the interior less strict.
- 4 Accessories made of chromed metal and crystals will bring a little solemnity to such a color ensemble.
The versatility of this range allows you to use it when sewing curtains of any type, style, size. By changing the silhouette of the curtains, the ratio of colors and the type of pattern, you can achieve very different visual effects.
To make a white kitchen cozy and comfortable, you should take the issue of choosing textiles for windows with all responsibility. But which curtains are really worth attention? Let's talk further in this article about how to choose the design of curtains for a white kitchen: features of choice and advice from experienced designers.
What quality should be the curtains in the white kitchen?
The specificity of the kitchen space is peculiar, especially if its decoration is made in a snow-white tone. It is intended for cooking, enjoying the culinary achievements of the hostess of the house, relaxing with conversations with the whole family. Therefore, the design of the kitchen must certainly be harmonious, aesthetically attractive. In other words, in order for a cozy atmosphere to settle in the kitchen of a country house or city apartment, which is decorated in a snow-white tone, window openings should be designed as attractively as possible.
But at the same time, the level of humidity often changes here, aggressive cleaning products are used, there is excessive dust and smells of food. Therefore, kitchen curtains must be practical, resistant to food odors, steam and grease, which are released during cooking. It is necessary to select fabrics that are easily cleaned of dirt, grease, do not accumulate dust and static charge. These rules apply to textiles of any design. Look at the following photo for a practical white kitchen window design.
In this case, it is important to think carefully about the choice of material, shape, texture and color of the curtains.
Actual curtain material
For the reasons described above, curtains of various kinds, but with a high level of practicality, are suitable for a kitchen with snow-white decor:
- a good option for the kitchen is tulle made of synthetic fabrics, such as viscose. Do not think that this is not a very good option. In addition to the affordable cost, such curtains have many other positive qualities: practicality, durability, beauty. They do not absorb odors, do not wrinkle during operation, do not accumulate dust;
- You can also purchase many semi-synthetic options that combine practicality, attractiveness, hypoallergenicity, environmental friendliness. This option is shown in the photo below;
- if household members suffer from allergies, it is better to abandon synthetic and semi-synthetic fabrics on the windows. They can provoke an exacerbation of the disease. For connoisseurs of natural materials, designers offer models made of cotton, silk, satin, linen, but you need to prepare yourself in advance for the fact that such textiles in the kitchen will require careful care.
What texture curtains are suitable?
The density of textiles on the window openings of the kitchen should be selected based on the characteristics of its interior and the degree of illumination. If the windows in the kitchen face south, and it itself is decorated in white, flooded with sunlight, it is better to prefer translucent tulle in combination with thick curtains. Such options are also suitable for those people whose windows overlook a busy street, because dense textiles can delay city noise.
For a spacious snow-white kitchen, you can choose long red-and-white curtains for the kitchen with original folds and lush decor, as in the photo below. If it does not differ in large size, and there is a minimum of free space, it is better to prefer laconic red and white blinds or black and white Roman blinds. Such models perfectly cope with the function of sun protection, but at the same time they have a compact size. But dense and voluminous in texture, red-crimson curtains can visually make the room even smaller.
The color of the curtains for the snow-white kitchen
White is very often used recently by interior designers. This is a surprisingly simple way to give even a tiny kitchen space more space and visual lightness. But sometimes inexperienced decorators make a number of banal mistakes when using white in the decoration of walls, ceilings and floors of living rooms, which leads to the formation of a boring and dull atmosphere in them. How to prevent this, and which curtains for the white kitchen are the most relevant, we will describe further.
What color tulle to choose for a snow-white kitchen? If a large amount of white is used in the decoration here, the choice of curtains for the windows should be approached even more consciously.
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