What's the best curtain for the bedroom? Tips for choosing the right one!

The curtain for the bedroom is an element that helps to create a much more welcoming and intimate atmosphere for the room. In addition, it is also capable of controlling lighting, and there is no shortage of curtain models to suit the most diverse tastes and styles. In order to choose the right curtain for the bedroom, it is essential to achieve the perfect balance between beauty and functionality. It is also important to look for models that complement the décor of the room and are able to guarantee the desired privacy.

How to choose a curtain for the bedroom?

Marcella Schiavoni and Felipe Zorzeto - Couple's Suite. CASACOR Brasília 2024 project.

Marcella Schiavoni and Felipe Zorzeto - Couple's Suite. Brazilian modernism and contemporary lifestyle are the architects' inspirations. The 90 m² room uses natural and traditional materials to create an architecture that is free of excess and timeless. Highlights include the furniture signed by renowned Brazilian designers and the dolomite stone that covers the floors and walls of the bathroom. There is also furniture designed by Felipe Zorzeto: bed, bedside tables, dressing table and bench. (Edgard César/CASACOR)

The bedroom is one of the most important areas of the home when it comes to ensuring the well-being of the resident. A good night's sleep can be influenced by several factors, and keeping the bedroom organized, clean and cozy can be the key to ensuring a perfect rest. The curtain for the bedroom needs to contribute to this atmosphere of comfort. That's why it's best to look for neutral colors and delicate prints.

Luiz Sentinger - Axell Refuge. Project for CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis 2024.

Luiz Sentinger - Refúgio Axell. Projeto da CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis 2024. (Lio Simas/CASACOR)

The habit of the resident will also be essential in dictating the perfect curtain model for the room. Those who like to wake up early, with sunlight entering the room, tend to prefer a translucent model, such as cotton and organza, while those who prefer a darker room, without the interruption of the sun first thing in the morning, a blackout curtain will do better.

Flávia Bonet - Couple's Bedroom. Project for CASACOR Paraná 2024.

Flávia Bonet - Couple's Room. A bedroom that transports visitors to the affective memories of the 1980s, the decade that marked the birth of the cool, young couple that inspires the room. The built-in joinery, typical of the architecture of the time, guarantees maximum use of the small space. Curved and colorful elements hold the objects brought back from the adventures the duo - who love travel and color - have had around the world. Strong, vibrant tones, such as orange and blue, are combined with the metallic finishes of the high-gloss lacquer to evoke the cheerful, fun scenario that marks this generation. The ambience is rounded off with signed pieces, collectibles and works by local artists, all inspired by American designers who follow the (Eduardo Macarios/CASACOR)

Finally, look for a texture that invites touch. An elegant, textured curtain can bring unique comfort and make the room much more elegant.

How to get the curtain size right?

José Ribeiro - Casa Jóya. Project for CASACOR Piauí 2024.

José Ribeiro - Casa Jóya. Projeto da CASACOR Piauí 2024. (Victor Eleuterio/CASACOR)

There aren't many rules regarding the right size of curtain for the bedroom. Ideally, it should cover the entire window - and with a gap of 20 to 30 cm to ensure a perfect opening and closing. Bedrooms with a higher ceiling height can adopt a longer curtain that goes from the ceiling to the floor. This helps to create a feeling of spaciousness and a much more elegant look.

Studio Guilherme Garcia - Casa Perene. Project for CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis 2024. (Lio Simas/CASACOR)

There are also those who are more daring and adopt a curtain to cover the bed, as if it were a "mosquito net", which guarantees a more personal and delicate look for the room.

Paola Ribeiro - Casa Coral Lugar de Afeto. Project for CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Models such as blinds can also be a more practical choice to help with routine and provide greater flexibility in terms of the height you want to use. What's more, there are models capable of giving you total control over the lighting in the room.

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