My name is Bushra, and I am the founder of BiyaDecor. Home décor has been my passion and my profession during the last 15 years. What started as a little dream in my living room was a creative, adventuresome voyage that enabled me to turn hundreds of rooms into cozy, harmonious, and individual dwellings.
I realized at BiyaDecor that the world of décor is not only a world of beauty but is also a world of connection. I have been able to see curtains talking, drapes altering moods, and colors bringing people near to their houses. The greatest pleasure I get is seeing the face of a client who has the home in which he/she feels at home.
I began simply—selecting cloth selections on behalf of friends, blending colors that other people wouldn’t consider doing. That is where my signature style was created. We do not follow trends at BiyaDecor; we establish eternal harmony.
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The real meaning of What? The Curtains Match the Drapes.
The initial thought in any mind is that matching curtains and drapes imply that they must look the same, i.e., same fabric, same color, same everything. However, design does not work this way. Balance is true beauty and not sameness.
I used cream-colored drapes and olive-green curtains in one of my projects with BiyaDecor. The mix was very deep and fresh without suffocating the space. It is safe to match, but it is a matter of art to blend.
The Psychology of Colors in the Selection of Curtains
Every color tells a story. I have experienced the effects of colors through my experience at BiyaDecor—how color can absolutely change the mood of a room.
The use of warm colors such as gold and rust renders spaces comfortable.
Cold colors such as gray or aqua are relaxing.
Neutrals are timelessly sophisticated.
I would always question clients when guiding them to be in that room about how they want to feel in it: peaceful, happy, or energetic? After knowing the emotion, the proper color would follow as a matter of course.
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My BiyaDecor Principle: Balance More than Excellence
A golden rule that I follow: Do not seek perfection—seek harmony.
It is easy to match everything to perfection to make your house look as if it was not lived in.
Test this one: mix pure white curtains with taupe curtains with a texture. The contrast makes the room three-dimensional but light. I have applied this mix on numerous occasions in BiyaDecor works, and it has never failed to produce an elegant flair easily.
Texture Speaks: The Importance of Fabric
Texture gives life to design. Silk is an expression of luxury, linen an expression of comfort, and velvet an expression of drama.
I like working with opposites at BiyaDecor: rough/smooth and matte/shiny. In one case, I wore burlap with velvet (actual, yes) and made it look rustic and royal at the same time. It was a magnificent outcome—already rich and at the same time down-to-earth.
Texture says something to your guests even prior to uttering a word to them.
A Real Styling of a Client by BiyaDecor
Let me share a personal story. Once, a client presented herself to me and complained about feeling frustrated; she felt too cold in her living room.
Prior: Gray walls, gray furniture, and gray curtains. Everything looked flat.
After: We have changed the curtains to soft beige hangings and light blush sheers. There was an immediate feeling of warmth and invitations into the room.
This is what I like about this work; it is possible to make emotional changes by simply changing a few things.
Light in the Home Décor Styling
Light determines the actual appearance of your curtains. Warmth or coolness forces can be introduced to the natural tones by artificial light, which can be quite warm or cool.
In BiyaDecor, testing of fabrics is always done before they are installed in various lighting environments. That little point precludes so many instances of “Why does this not seem to work!”
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Combining Contemporary and Nature Style with Style
My best trick of all is to mingle. A contemporary couch with the old-fashioned embroidered coverings? Gorgeous. The trick is balance.
Personally, at home (and BiyaDecor projects), I tend to use contemporary rods and old lace sheers. It is that personal and layered mixture, as is life itself.
Errors Committed by People when Matching Drapes
The following are some of the common errors in decorations I have observed over the years:
- Fabric choice not considering the wall color.
- Picking the patterns that conflict with furniture.
- Hanging curtains too short.
- Working with heavy materials in a narrow room building.
We repair such weekly at BiyaDecor—and the contrast is always breathtaking.
BiyaDecor’s Formula for Every Room
Room Type | Fabric Style | Recommended Colors |
Bedroom | Soft, breathable fabrics | Pastel blues, whites, or greige |
Living Room | Layered textures | Navy, beige, or gold |
Kitchen | Easy-clean cotton | Light yellows, ivory, or mint |
These combinations keep the energy balanced and inviting.
Affordable tailor-to-fit curtains.
You do not have to pay a lot to achieve gorgeous results.
The following are some of the BiyaDecor-approved hacks:
Lace trim can be added to plain drapes to give them a chic makeover.
Clip curtain clips to custom, tailored fall.
Reuse the old curtains in cushion covers or table runners.
Cost is never better than creativity.
A Green Fashion Raise at BiyaDecor.
We are of the opinion that there is a need to have a piece of décor that is planet-caring at BiyaDecor. I will use organic cotton, bamboo blends, and recycled polyester clothes. These are more durable, more breathable, less wasteful, and they all appear to be smooth and graceful.
Frequently Asked Questions: Does the Curtain go with the Drapes?
Do the curtains and drapes need to be of the same material?
Not at all. Fabrics can be given an addition of character by complimenting.
How long are the best curtains?
Have them go and kiss the floor, elegant finish.
How can I make a small room appear taller?
Hang your curtains higher!
Can I mix prints and solids?
Yes—but have one soft to be well balanced.
What is the preferred curtain type by BiyaDecor?
Identity layers of the textured surface—old-fashioned light.
How to find the colors that go with my furniture?
Choose one neutral and one accent tone that match your dominant furniture tone.
Summary: Home Is Where Style Meets Soul.
Having designed homes using BiyaDecor in the last 15 years, I have learned one fact, and that is that décor is personal. Your curtains, your hangings, and your colors tell your tale.
So there is no need to worry much about it matching everything. Rather, work on making a place that makes your heart smile each time that you enter.
We do not plan houses at BiyaDecor, but feelings. – Bushra 💛