Gold curtains 07.12.2017 – Published in: Curtain Blog

Curtain gold – pure luxury in the form of an exquisite window decoration

Like no other color, gold has stood for luxury, elegance, and stylish chic for centuries. Due to this special effect, the color nuance inspired by the precious metal has always played an important role in home design. Against this backdrop, it's not surprising that the shimmering exclusivity once afforded only by the rich and famous is now finding its way into more and more modern homes – and with its almost mystical appeal, it captures the attention of almost every observer.

Set accents with golden curtains

As with any unusual color, however, decorating your home with gold depends on the right amount of elegant shimmer. If gold is used too extensively, the color can overwhelm the room and possibly make it appear a bit kitschy. Gold curtains are an optimal solution in this regard. On the one hand, the golden accent on the window catches the eye, but on the other hand, this form of decoration does not appear exaggerated or too conspicuous. If you now set the curtain in front of a white wall and place matching colors such as black, purple or even soft green in the area around the window, you create an attractive design with a perfect balance between antique charm and modern flair. Gold is of course also indispensable if, for example, you want to deliberately decorate your living room in an antique style. However, you should also avoid combining it with silver in this case: the two colors take away some of each other's charisma.

The optimal material

Which gold curtain is the right one? The more or less glamorous effects of a gold curtain are not determined solely by its color. The material used, with its characteristic look, also contributes significantly to the curtain's appeal. If you prefer elegance and luxury, you should opt for fine fabrics such as high-quality polyester, satin, or silk. The delicate golden shimmer unfolds its full charm with this choice of fabric. However, if you don't want the gold to be too prominent and want to give your home a distinctly modern look, cotton or another robust synthetic fiber might be a better choice. These curtain fabrics don't appear quite as elegant, but instead score points with their modern and more relaxed flair. Another advantage is their easy care: cotton curtains can usually be safely washed in the washing machine.

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