How Do You Choose Curtains or Blinds That Match a New Bed Frame's Style?
A new bed frame can completely change the appearance of your bedroom, particularly when it features a statement headboard, distinctive upholstery or natural wood. However, choosing the right curtains or blinds is equally important when creating a coordinated space.
Your window treatments don't need to match your bed frame exactly, but they should complement its colour, texture and overall design. At Simba, we offer bed frames in a variety of materials and finishes, providing plenty of inspiration for creating a bedroom that feels both comfortable and considered.
Should Your Curtains Match Your Bed Frame?
Matching your curtains to your bed frame can create a coordinated appearance, but using exactly the same colour isn't essential. In fact, choosing complementary shades often produces a more interesting result.
For example, a beige upholstered bed can look beautiful with cream curtains, soft taupe blinds or warm white window treatments. These shades share a similar colour palette without making the entire bedroom appear too uniform.
If you'd prefer a more dramatic look, contrasting colours can also work well. The important thing is creating a relationship between the bed, window treatments and surrounding décor.
What Curtains Work Best with Upholstered Beds?
Upholstered beds already introduce texture through their fabric-covered frames and headboards. Choosing curtains with a complementary finish can help create a cohesive appearance without overwhelming the room.
For example, our velvet upholstered bed designs can work beautifully alongside heavier curtains that contribute to a luxurious atmosphere. Alternatively, lighter linen-look curtains can provide a contrasting texture while keeping the bedroom feeling relaxed.
Our upholstered range also includes fabrics such as tweed, brushed chenille and plush fleece. The right curtain material will depend on whether you want to complement these textures or introduce something different.
What Window Treatments Suit Wooden Bed Frames?
Wooden bed frames introduce natural warmth and texture, making them particularly versatile when choosing window treatments. Their appearance can range from traditional and rustic to contemporary and minimalist.
For a lighter wooden bed, cream, soft white or muted green curtains can complement the natural tones without overpowering the frame. Darker wood can work well with warm neutrals, rich colours or textured fabrics that create a more traditional appearance.
Our Sherwood Solid Ash Bed offers a good example of how natural wood can become a bedroom's focal point. Pairing this type of frame with understated curtains or simple blinds allows the material's character to remain visible.
What Curtains or Blinds Match a Metal Bed Frame?
Metal bed frames often have a more structured appearance, with clean lines that can suit contemporary, industrial or traditional interiors. The finish of the metal plays an important role in determining which window treatments work best.
Black metal frames can look particularly striking with white, grey or warm neutral curtains. These combinations create contrast while maintaining a relatively simple colour palette.
For softer metal finishes, you might choose textured curtains that introduce warmth and balance the frame's harder surface. Roller blinds can also complement minimalist metal beds when you prefer a clean, uncluttered appearance.
Are Curtains or Blinds Better for Small Bedrooms?
Both can work well in compact bedrooms, but their visual impact differs. Curtains introduce softness and texture, while blinds generally create a more streamlined appearance around the window.
If your new bed frame has a substantial upholstered headboard, simple roller blinds can help prevent the room from feeling overcrowded. They're also useful when furniture sits close to the window and floor-length curtains would be impractical.
However, curtains can make a small bedroom feel inviting when chosen carefully. Lightweight fabrics in a colour similar to the walls can create a subtle, coordinated finish without dominating the space.
Should You Choose Blackout Curtains or Blinds?
Light control is an important consideration when choosing bedroom window treatments. We recommend creating a dark sleeping environment, particularly if external lighting or early morning sunshine regularly disturbs your sleep.
Blackout curtains can help reduce unwanted light, especially when they're properly fitted and extend beyond the window edges. Blackout blinds offer a more compact alternative, with some designs using side channels to minimise light entering around the edges.
The best choice depends on your window dimensions and sleeping preferences. You can also combine blinds with curtains to introduce an additional decorative layer while improving light control.
How Do You Coordinate Colours Across the Bedroom?
Start with your bed frame's dominant colour, then identify one or two complementary shades from the rest of the room. Wall colours, flooring and bedding can all help determine which curtain or blind colour will work best.
For example, a sage green upholstered bed might complement warm white curtains and neutral bedding. A dark blue bed could work beautifully with soft grey or cream window treatments.
We recommend avoiding too many competing shades, particularly when your bed frame already makes a strong statement. A relatively simple palette can create a cohesive appearance while allowing individual textures to stand out.
Does Curtain Length Affect the Overall Style?
Yes. Curtain length can influence the proportions of your bedroom and the way your bed frame appears within the space.
Floor-length curtains often create a more elegant appearance, particularly alongside tall upholstered headboards. Shorter curtains can be practical where radiators, furniture or limited wall space make longer designs difficult to accommodate.
Blinds offer a different approach by sitting within or close to the window recess. This can be particularly effective when you want the bed frame to remain the room's main visual feature.
How Can You Match Curtains to a New Simba Bed?
If you're considering one of our upholstered designs, our free swatch service can help you compare fabrics and colours before choosing your window treatments. Seeing samples in your bedroom is useful because natural and artificial light can change how colours appear.
You can also explore our different bed frame styles to compare upholstered, wooden and metal designs. Consider the headboard's height, texture and colour when deciding how much visual interest to introduce around the window.
Ultimately, your curtains or blinds should complement the bed without competing for attention, creating a bedroom that feels balanced and comfortable.
FAQs
Yes. Layering curtains over blinds can provide flexible light control while introducing additional texture. This arrangement works particularly well when you want both privacy and a decorative finish.
It doesn't need to match exactly, but coordinating finishes can create a cohesive appearance. For example, black curtain poles can complement a black metal bed frame.
Yes, particularly when the bed upholstery is relatively plain. Choosing a pattern that incorporates one of the room's existing colours can help keep the arrangement coordinated.
Either approach can work, although choosing the bed first gives you a clear starting point. Our upholstery swatches can help you compare potential curtain colours before committing.
Heavy, lined curtains can absorb some reflected sound and slightly reduce noise entering through windows. However, they aren't a substitute for proper soundproofing or well-sealed glazing.
