Bedrooms, Blue Curtains, Interior Design, Ready Made Curtains, curtains

Why Choose Blue Curtains?

Blue is a universal colour and depending on the shade used can provide a wide range of uses within the world if interior design. In many cultures blue has significance which is believed to keep bad spirits away and brings a sense of peace.

Royal blue conveys richness and some say a sense of superiority, hence the use of blue for corporate colours is widely used, darker shades are also associated with intelligence, unity, and conservatism. Use a combination of light and dark blue to send a message of trust and truthfulness.

Whilst blue is an all year round colour teamed with pinks, and pale yellows it provides a suggestion of Springtime, darker shades are typically associated with the cooler months of late autumn and winter.

For a natural coloured interior add green or grey for an understated touch of refinement and elegance. Alternatively go patriotic and use combinations of blue, red and white which are the same deep tones!

If you are looking for an environmentally friendly interiors opt for sky blue and duck egg blue used in conjunction with neutral light brown, tan or beige.

The colour blue is also regarded as a cold colour so where and how you use it is important if you are to achieve a stunning interior design scheme which doesn’t remind you of your workplace! Add a dash of blue to cool down orange or hot red colour schemes or make a real impact by using a contrast of blue and yellow. Avoid using blue in the kitchen because studies have shown that blue suppresses appetite!

As blue has a cool, calming effect it can help aid sleep, therefore it is the perfect colour to use in bedrooms. Blue curtains which compliment or contrast with bedding offer a refinement which is restful to the eye. Use eyelet curtains for a modern interior or ready made curtains with a standard three inch heading for more traditional interior styles.

Interior design tips:

• Blue is available in a diverse ranges of tones and shades including sapphire, azure, beryl, cerulean, cobalt, indigo, navy, royal, sky blue, baby blue, robin’s egg blue, cyan, cornflower blue, midnight blue, slate or steel blue.
• Blue symbolises trust, loyalty, confidence, wisdom and truth.
• Be careful to use blue in the correct proportions to avoid your home resembling a workplace!
• Pale blues are associated with health, healing, softness and tranquillity, the perfect colour for bedrooms.
• Dark blue represents power, knowledge and integrity making it the ideal for home work stations.