For a subtle look pick a curtain color that is slightly lighter or darker than your wall tone.
Matching curtains to wall color.
I could jazz this place up with contrasting curtains but everything else is so fabulous i don t need to.
Even the best curtain placed against a background that does not sync with it is a total waste.
Sure curtains are one more opportunity to add color pattern and interest to a room but for a chic elegant look consider curtains in the same color or one shade lighter or darker as the surrounding walls.
Pick your favorite color from the pattern and whip up a pair of solid color curtains to coordinate with the couch.
The downside of this approach is that if you decide to repaint your walls later on you may need to replace your curtains.
This option seems to be the most overlooked because the idea of matching your wall color may come across as too matchy matchy but when done correctly it is a perfect elegant solution.
Problem solved and you get extra punch from more of the color that drew you to the sofa in the first place.
A monochromatic color scheme can give a room a cool cohesive look and prevent color clashing.
Solid curtains are a simple strategy for taming any patterned sofa that otherwise might look too busy in the room.
If you prefer a contrasting color choose an accent color from in the room drawing a shade.
It shows design confidence.