Combined curtains are the most common option for decorating window openings. Classic combination translucent curtains with thick curtains is a time-tested combination option, which, first of all, has a purely utilitarian function, allowing you to change the illumination of the interior.

Practical utilitarianism, through the efforts of designers and owners seeking to refine and decorate living spaces, has gradually turned into a whole art direction - interior design.

The combination of paintings on window openings can be a three- or even four-layer structure made of various materials, inserts, decorative finishes. Layering, slightly supplanted by minimalism in the last decade, is gaining momentum again. We can safely say that “textile” combination will never go out of fashion, because it contains basic principles human desire for comfort, warmth, security, beauty.

Having minimal skills in needlework and artistic taste, having looked designer photos You can make combined curtains, an original composition of fabrics and accessories on the window yourself.

Playing with color...

Color is the first thing that “catches your eye” in any interior. Designer canons regarding color combinations can sometimes be pushed aside and experiment with multi-colored materials the way you want. As a result, you can get interesting unexpected effects.

The main principle is to avoid clumsiness, overload with prints and patterns, and plain materials can be combined endlessly.

Color inserts and stripes are effective along the edges of the curtains, at the top, bottom, in the middle, vertically, horizontally and even diagonally. It should be taken into account that vertical lines will add height to the room, horizontal lines will add width, and diagonal lines will add dynamism.

Bright contrasting combinations are suitable for a young apartment married couple, children's room, active fresh interior.

Classic tonal transitions of brown-beige, pastel green and blue, noble dark chocolate, emerald green will require compliance with all the canons of the design palette, but will bring peace, coziness and comfort to the house. Luxurious burgundy, lilac, purple shades, diluted with light gray, soft pink, milky white tones will create an atmosphere of sophistication and aristocratic chic.

Curtains for the kitchen, bedroom, and living room must be selected in accordance with the overall design concept, creating not individual fragmented compositions, but the image of the entire house. Combined panels, due to the compatibility of materials, cope with this task perfectly.

Playing with texture...

Sets the color general direction, but texture gives depth, overall aesthetics, and expressiveness.

Two types of fabric, identical in color but different in texture, can make an excellent combination for window decoration. For those who are not confident in their artistic taste, for novice designers, curtains made from combined fabrics are a win-win. There are several main options for combining textures:

• Thin translucent fabric and thick fabric one color.
• Translucent light curtain fabrics, organza curtains in combination with dark heavy curtain materials.
• Lungs transparent fabrics(nylon, veil,) different colors and density.
• Dense heavy fabrics of different textures, for example, satin and velvet, satin and jacquard, silk and tapestry.

Advice! Dear heavy and dense materials They combine well with each other in texture, but simple inexpensive chintz is better combined with chintz of the same quality. The same rule applies to linen fabrics.

Manufacturers specifically for convenient combination produce collections of companion fabrics, including not only curtain materials, but also fabrics for upholstery.

If you are wondering how to combine curtains in two colors but different textures, you should pay attention to such materials, if not for application, then at least as an example of the combination. Using fabrics from the same collection will create a harmonious, cozy interior.

When working with texture, do not forget about the effectiveness of lush draperies. Large volume emphasizes the difference in textures, adds depth to color, and makes the room cozy, especially in the cool season, at night.

When using combination techniques, it is easy to combine window decor with furniture or wallpaper or wall decoration. It is not necessary to perfectly select large panels of curtains for the living room tone-on-tone; small but effective details are enough to combine the curtains with the overall design of the room.

We play with volume, shape, method of fastening and closing...

Combined curtains of two colors can be made with simple straight, straight panels in Japanese style, or you can create a multi-layered lush composition in the spirit of a Rococo boudoir. It all depends on the preferences of the owners and the chosen style of the room.

Laconic translucent curtains with decoration in the center or edges will allow you to preserve as much as possible daylight. Dense heavy curtains will create a feeling of security, warmth, mystery.

The volume is also determined by the length of the curtains. Long curtains lying on the floor are typical for classic interiors, short curtains for light rustic style(country, Provence). By adding spectacular lace or finishing fabric along the bottom, you can, on the one hand, lengthen the curtain, and on the other, add a touch of exclusivity.

An important point when combining fabrics and individual parts in window design is the method of fastening.

Main methods:

• fastening directly to the fabric panel, stitching together elements of different colors and textures;
• fastening complementary canvases to one cornice;
• fastening additional parts on separate devices (curtain board, additional hooks, loops).

Separate hanging of elements is convenient because they are easy to remove or replace, unlike sewn-on decorative parts.

Don’t forget about the possibilities of combining curtains according to the closing method. For example, the combination of a roller blind with a classic one is convenient because on a hot, sunny day the curtains are lowered roller blind will protect from scorching rays, and in the evening tightly closed heavy curtains will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, hiding from prying eyes.

Roller and Roman blind designs are also convenient when decorating a window does not involve moving curtains.

If not financial opportunity To “update” the window decor completely, you can resort to independent restoration of old curtains, after first viewing photos of curtains of new designs. Finishing with colored or lace stripes, inserts, and ruffles will refresh the old canvas and give it a second life at minimal cost.

Quite good old curtain fabric, not suitable for a “fresh” renovation, can be “fitted” into the updated design, complementing it with material that matches the color and texture. A minor but effective addition in the form of a wide border or contrasting insert can work wonders. The redone curtain does not necessarily have to return to its place; it can “move”, for example, from the living room to the kitchen.

Options for combining fabrics according to different principles countless, this is an endless field for the imagination of designers and home owners. By using combinations in window design, you can change the style of the house, its spirit, and the process of selecting finishes, materials, and accessories is truly a great creativity.

Photos of combined curtains

Harmony and comfort in the interior are achieved through a competent combination of finishing materials, furniture and textiles. All this should be to some extent consistent with paintings, vases, lamps, in general, pleasant little things that decorate the room and add functionality to it.

General principles

Properly chosen curtains play a big role in creating unity. Let's focus on the curtains, which are made from two types of fabrics.

• Combined curtains allow the combination of two colors, which are the main ones in the surrounding space. In this case, the curtains will unite the room.
• A good choice is to use different harmonizing shades. For example, lilac with pink (in the nursery), delicious chocolate with a milky or sandy tone (for the living room).
• Playing in contrast will add variety and be visually attractive. Options: black and white, purple and yellow, green and red.

• The pattern on combined curtains can be placed not only vertically, but also horizontally. This will visually expand the room and make it more spacious. The ornament will be appropriate in a room where there are no flashy design elements.
• The same type of curtains are suitable for decorating a room filled with diverse decorative elements.
• Curtains that are bright in tone will attract attention. They will decorate the interior, made in the style of minimalism.
• Curtains of approximately the same color, but made from fabrics of a different structure from each other, will calm a complex design.
• Smooth fabrics will give the curtains lightness, textured and rough ones will add volume.

Methods for selecting curtains from two colors can be seen in the photo.

Materials

Curtains can be made from the following types of fabric:

• organza,
• brocade,
• moire,
• silk,
• cotton,
• jute,
• hemp,
• taffeta,
• velvet.

There are other canvas options. About new products and modern solutions You can learn how and what fabrics to decorate a window from specialized magazines that write about design or sewing. To decorate a specific interior, it is important to identify companion fabrics among the abundance of proposals.

What are companions? These are materials that can be combined, taking into account:

• color similarity,
• similarity to a drawing,
• contrast of shades,
• texture compatibility.

The classic version of companion curtains is tulle and curtains.

A beautiful combination when curtains made of two fabrics of different colors have, for example, dark green and delicate light green. Good compatibility burgundy with white, pink, brown. Two curtains will look great in a combination of blue and soft turquoise.

If you choose contrasts, they should also represent an organic synthesis. White color will suit almost all of its brothers in the range of shades. Pale beige goes well with brown. Fashion trend- yellow-blue combination. A selection of tones, opposite and similar, can be seen in the diagram.

Tastefully selected fabric with a pattern for two curtains will be an excellent option to make the opening look intricate and flirty. It would be a mistake to choose curtains with both large and small patterns if the designs of the two materials are very different from each other. They are unlikely to become companions. Experts advise choosing one part of the curtain with a pattern, and buying the other part in a plain color.

The texture of the fabric can be either the same or different in two curtains. But together they should complement each other. A nice option is when two different curtains made of organza. Curtains made of two colors of fabric can consist, for example, of organza and silk. The texture of these lightweight materials, non-relief. They will effectively coexist with each other in a single product. In the photo you can see how beautiful a curtain made from two different fabrics looks, and take the idea into account.

Finished goods

Curtain made of materials different color will decorate the window with its unusualness:

• One part can be dominant, the second can be an addition in the form of ruffles, puffs, inserts.
• Two strips of curtain can be sewn vertically, have the same size and differ in tone.
• Curtains will give the room an interesting look if there are two vertical dark stripes on the sides and a light insert in the middle.

We make it with our own hands

You can sew the product yourself, following the diagrams. In this case, a basic level of knowledge and sewing skills must be present.

Most affordable option– traditional curtains, which are modeled from a pair of rectangular blanks of the same or different sizes. You can make a curtain from two fabrics with your own hands without much difficulty in working. Just be patient.

The two materials can be combined if a plain fabric is used at the top and bottom, and with patterns in the middle. This option is also easy to sew.

The next type of curtain with your own hands is when there is a main fabric and the second color goes with it like a lambrequin. Sewing curtains from two colors of fabric of this type is also not difficult. They learn how to attach frills in home economics classes at school.

Any good idea must find a worthy embodiment. Now people are coming to the conclusion that curtains decorating windows require unity with the rest of the space. Hand-sewn or custom-made curtains should ultimately bring comfort, give aesthetic pleasure and not lose functionality.

When choosing curtains for your windows, pay attention not only to plain ones, but also to combined options. By skillfully combining two curtains of different colors, you can decorate any room in your home in an original way, adding comfort and charm to it.

Proper combination of textiles with furniture and finishing materials will help bring comfort and make any living space unique.

Basic selection principles

The best combination of this kind is the combination of two colors that dominate the interior. This allows you to unite the room, creating a cohesive, harmonious image. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the texture and density of the material.

By playing with contrast, you can achieve visually attractive combinations and highlight the window in the room. Use for this, for example, the contrast of black and white, purple and yellow, green and red. This will refresh the atmosphere and make it unusual.

Bright curtains two colors will attract all attention in the interior. Perfect for settings in minimalist styles. And curtains of approximately the same shade, made from different fabrics, will become one of the neutral combinations that looks good in rooms with complex and rich decor, calming it down.

More original solution There will be a combination of a plain fabric with a material of a contrasting shade that has a pattern. Very stylish idea– two-color curtains with the same pattern.

A horizontal pattern on the curtains will visually expand the room and add space to it. An ornament on the fabric of curtains will be appropriate in those rooms where there are no bright and flashy design elements. The proposed photos of curtain options in two colors will help you understand how to decorate a room with them. Such models easily fit into the decor of a living room, nursery, or office.

If you follow the designers' recommendations, curtains are matched to the furniture, and not to the wallpaper. But when choosing a texture, choose one that is in harmony with the wallpaper. When creating a visual accent, you need to choose one thing: walls, furniture, or curtains.

Also, designers do not recommend using too bright colors. This is especially true for children's bedrooms - the emphasis is on delicate, pastel colors, promoting rest and relaxation. These can be shades of beige, cream, brown tones.

Those wishing to expand the space visually are recommended to use a cool palette of shades. If the room is spacious enough, they will do warm shades. Focusing on originality, you can combine, for example, lime and indigo, bright orange and marengo.

Companion fabrics

They are materials that can be combined based on similarity of pattern, harmony of shades, good contrast, and compatibility of textures. Traditionally, they are a combination of tulle and curtains.

Beautiful combinations are obtained if you use different shades of the same color. It can be a combination of green with pale light green, blue with light blue. Burgundy goes well with pink, white, and brown. Blue looks great next to turquoise.

When combining curtains of two colors and choosing contrasting fabrics, make sure that they organically complement each other. White will harmonize with almost all shades; choose pale beige tones for brown ones.

As for the design, it is unacceptable to use a large ornament in combination with a small one if the design of the two materials is significantly different. A very nice option is curtains made of voile in two colors. Thanks to the lightness of the texture, silk and organza also get along well together. Experts recommend combining patterned fabrics and plain fabrics as companions.

How can you purchase ready product, or sew curtains yourself from two colors of fabric. Using your basic knowledge and sewing skills, you can create an original designer product. Guided enough simple circuits, easy to make classic version curtains from two rectangular blanks.

You definitely shouldn’t use tone-on-tone curtains with furniture or, even worse, walls. All objects in the room will visually merge; such design will not affect better side to the interior.

A win-win idea would be to match the tone with the most eye-catching object in the room. The main goal of window decoration is to create a cohesive space, combining all objects into a single harmonious picture.

Neutral tones ideal for calm people classic interiors. Remember that curtains made of two fabrics of different colors, especially bright ones, immediately shift the emphasis in the space to the window. If the room as a whole is decorated rather restrainedly, focusing on a bright window will be very helpful.

In a small kitchen, it is advisable to use warm shades; this will make it visually a little more spacious. Let's say that orange will not allow you to linger in the kitchen for a long time, which means that at the same time it will help you not to overeat.

It is worth considering that cold purple and blue have the property of visually reducing the area of ​​the room. An excess of gray will become a catalyst for depressive states, plunging you into despondency. And red will make the state overexcited, regularly causing increased nervousness and leading to stress.

Experts advise giving preference to calmer tones. This is especially important where you will spend time relaxing after a working day, and you need to create a cozy and comfortable environment for relaxation.

Photo of curtains in two colors

Any interior is unthinkable without curtains. They are the ones who make the atmosphere cozy and the design complete. Textiles emphasize style and enrich the atmosphere.

As a window dressing modern interior best to use double curtains.

It is this type of curtain the best way will perform all the functions assigned to them.

Features of double curtains

A clear design feature of double curtains is evident from their name. When making such curtains, one fabric is superimposed on another. Various can be used:

• color combinations;
• textures;
• density of matter.

When combining colors, the main attention is paid to the existing interior, the need for its decorative addition or minor correction.

With the help of stylish double curtains you can expand the room, maintain style, and emphasize the purpose of the room.

Different textures will make it possible to diversify the atmosphere, create an excellent effect when decorating the space, and will improve the level of the room.

Double curtains with interesting textures can add respectability and style to the living room.

The combination of fabrics of different densities is a great opportunity to modify the space according to your mood. This way you can add airiness to the room or hide it from the outside world.

Application in the interior

Double curtains in the interior can be used as standard curtains for windows or mounted on a wall, arch and thus divide the space into zones.

Curtains will help create a smooth transition border. A skillful combination of shades will help create 2 completely various interior with zonal division in a single room.

Combining various colors, you can achieve completely unique effects. A sharp contrast will help create an unusual environment. Combining similar color combinations will expand the space. The presence of a drawing will support the stylistic direction.

Note! Modern curtains 2019-2020 - best new products modern design. (200 photos)

Materials of different densities will allow you to regulate the luminous flux on windows facing different sides Sveta. Southern and eastern orientation accepts a combination of two dense materials.

You can play a little with color or texture. IN dark rooms It is customary to use 2 light fabrics. Here they usually play only with color schemes.

Double curtains are easy to use, go well with other types of textiles, and perfectly complement any room style. The photo of double curtains clearly shows how they fit harmoniously into different design interior

Types of double curtains

Modern double curtains come in several variations:

Classic. In this option, it is customary to combine materials of different densities: weightless transparent and dense darkening. Lightweight fabric ensures unhindered penetration of light and makes the room airy.

The curtain fabric, on the contrary, will protect from the bright sun, provide shelter and create an intimate atmosphere in the evening.

Modern classics allow you to create alternation different materials in a single canvas. Inserts of varying densities will provide a double effect and make the decor stylish and unusual.

Double roll. Here they use 2 options of fabric, folded in layers. Roller blinds are most often made from fabrics of different densities. Manual or automatic control allows you to create an environment of varying degrees of shading. It is worth lowering the canvas a little and the flow of light will change.

Double Roman. This type of curtain can be controlled in layers. It is customary to carry out division according to the classical principle: the lower fabric is made of light transparent material, and the upper one is made of dense, darker material. Changing the light level is extremely simple.

Depending on the created interior and the purpose of the room, one or another variety is used.

Mounting options

The continued use of double curtains defines them possible fastening. The following types of cornices are used:

Three-row cornice. It is massive and takes up too much space. It involves the use of multi-layer window decoration: double curtains and curtains. Suitable for large spaces, classic interiors.

Double curtain rod. In this option, it is most convenient to divide each canvas along its own guide. Simplicity and freedom of movement will greatly simplify the task.

Single cornice. This type of fastening involves placing the hooks of each blade alternately. Allows you to achieve quite unusual solutions.

One baguette guide. It is assumed that a single web of the product will be attached. To do this, 2 curtains are sewn together.

The chosen version of the cornice largely determines the ease of use of double curtains.

Double curtains in the interior are an unsurpassed classic and a modern, interesting look. Achieve different effects The correct play with materials, textures, colors, and fastenings will help. Such curtains are simple, but at the same time interesting.

Photo of double curtains in the interior

Two-color curtains are a great way to create a non-standard and creative atmosphere in any room and successfully model the space. The main thing when choosing them is to choose the right one color combination. And then, depending on what task the designer sets for himself, curtains made of two fabrics will become an accent detail or a background element of the interior.

Rules for choosing fabric for two-color curtains

When talking about two-color curtains, we mean the following ways to decorate a window:

1. Standard set of two curtains of different colors.
2. A set of 4 or more curtains, contrasting colors or different shades of the same color scheme.
3. A set of curtains, each of which is sewn from two types of fabric.

All these options are very relevant today and designers often use them. But in order for double curtains to look harmonious in both cases, when choosing fabric for them, it is advisable to follow a few simple rules:

• It is advisable to choose fabrics for sewing curtains of 2 colors with the same or at least similar texture. Such a combination is beneficial not only from an aesthetic, but also from a practical point of view: fabrics of different textures shrink differently after washing.
• The second thing to consider when choosing fabric for two-color or double-sided curtains is the density of the material. The best materials for this type of decor are medium-density fabrics that drape well and do not put too much strain on the cornice: silk, satin, linen.
• The density of the fabric also depends on what function is assigned to the curtains. If the curtains serve only as decoration, then you can use translucent fabric for them. These can be double contrasting curtains made of voile, organza, or tulle. If their main task is to shade the room or hide it inner space from prying eyes, you will need a denser combined material, for example, blackout - the most common option for double-sided fabric for curtains.

The most common double-sided night curtains are made from blackout fabric

Combine all shades color palette pairs are endless, but if you decide to sew curtains from two fabrics of different colors, you need to understand that the colors you choose should fit well with each other and with the specific setting. Here's what designers say about this:

• When combining fabrics of different colors, take as a basis a shade that is already present in the setting and echoes it. You can choose any additional color, but it can only be found on curtains and become an accent color.
• In the bedroom it is better to combine different shades of the same palette: brown and beige, blue and light blue, dark green and light green. Two-color curtains for the living room and nursery can be sewn using combinations of contrasting colors, such as green and yellow, brown and turquoise, pistachio and chocolate, all colors of the palette and white. Such contrasting curtains look especially good in a monochrome setting, enlivening it and becoming its accent element.
• The color combination on curtains can be either vertical or horizontal. If the ceilings in the room low ceilings, it is better to combine curtains from vertical stripes fabrics. When it is necessary to make the room wider, or it is spacious enough and does not need visual adjustment of the dimensions, pieces of fabric are combined horizontally.
• Curtains of two colors look more advantageous in the interior when, when combined horizontally, the darker or brighter fabric falls on the lower part of the curtain, and when combined vertically, on the side parts or if the curtain is made of two stripes on the part located closer to the wall. Although both of these statements are not rules, but just recommendations.
• Don’t forget about this option as double-sided curtains. They are convenient because, depending on your mood, you can hang them on different sides or asymmetrically to the window. The exception is blackout curtains, in which the light side is reflective and traditionally directed towards the window.

It is desirable that the colors of the main furnishings be continued in textile accessories. So, for example, from the same fabric as curtains, you can sew a table runner in the living room, decorative pillowcases for pillows in the bedroom, or a bedspread for the nursery bed.

When combining vertically central part It is advisable to make curtains lighter than the side ones
A play of contrasts is always appropriate in the living room, and the most win-win combination of two-color curtains for the living room is a combination of any color from the palette with white
Black color in combination with all shades of white is a timeless classic, appropriate in both classic and modern interior styles.
In the bedroom, combined curtains of calm, non-flashy colors are more appropriate. Moreover, they can be quite saturated and not necessarily pastel Double-sided curtains made of thick shiny silk look truly luxurious
Two-color curtain designs are not necessarily plain fabrics. One of them may have a pattern Horizontal combining is often used in cases where the length of the main fabric is not enough. At the same time, such curtains look like an original design idea

How to hang beautifully: ideas for double and double-sided curtains

The appearance of curtains depends not only on the fabric and cut, but also on the way they are attached to the curtain rod. Moreover, an unsuccessful fastening method can negate all other advantages, while a successful one, on the contrary, can hide the shortcomings of the fabric and cut.

For combined and double-layer curtains, designers offer a huge number of mounting options. Each of them is good in its own way, and we just have to choose the one we like best or come up with our own original way. Here are just a few of them:

• hang canvases of different colors in a row on a single-profile or tubular cornice or one after another on a cornice with two tracks;
• assemble curtains (one, two or all four) with tiebacks or holders or magnets;
• collect the fabric located at the top in the center onto a curtain clip or thread it into a pre-prepared loop, forming a kind of airy “sleeve”.
• hang combined curtains crosswise: both curtains are hung across the entire width of the window double cornice, spread in different directions and secured with grabbers.

A universal solution for attaching double curtain sets can be considered round metal curtain rods with two pipes, capable of supporting heavy fabrics and, thanks to the variety of textures (wood, gold, chrome, colored plastic) and tips, fitting into all interior styles.

Double-row metal cornice is best suited for fastening double textile panels
Three simplest ways to beautifully hang two curtains of different colors
In order to beautifully drape double and double-sided curtains, there are many ways: tiebacks, pins, holders

Double-layer and two-color curtains in the interior: examples with photos

Most people associate the name “double-layer curtains” primarily with classic curtains, but in fact this concept is much broader. Any type of curtain can be double, sewn from two fabrics or combined from two types of curtains. At the same time, you need to understand that we're talking about not about a tandem of thick and translucent curtains, but about curtains made from two fabrics of similar density, differing only in color.

Double Roman combined curtains in the living room look very status and attract attention
Multi-colored roll filters create a cheerful atmosphere in the kitchen and give good mood
Double pleated curtains - perfect solution for non-standard windows
A set of curtains from two types of transparent veil is not capable of creating 100% shading in the room, but will fill it with soft, diffused and pleasing to the eye light Two-color floor-length curtains on a single-row round wooden cornice– timeless classic

If you have not yet decided what kind of windows should be in your home, pay attention to double curtains. They always look unique, give the interior individuality, make it more impressive and expressive, and deserve to be called the ideal type of window decor. In addition, this is a wonderful way of self-expression, allowing you to give free rein to your imagination and feel like a real creator, even if just within one small room.