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The choice of tulle color is often reduced to the obvious: “classic white, because it's neutral.” But in practice, the shade, texture, and degree of contrast with the rest of the interior greatly affect how the kitchen is perceived as a whole. Carefully selected tulle can emphasize the style and neatly tie together the furniture, apron, countertop, and floor, or it can stand out from the overall color scheme and create a feeling of chaos or randomness. Light shades: maximum airiness and visual expansion of space White, milky, and slightly cream-colored tulle are classics that almost always work. These shades reflect light well, create a feeling of cleanliness and freshness, visually expand the space, and do not draw attention to themselves, leaving the main role to the furniture and architecture of the room. For small kitchens with modest natural window lighting, this is often the best choice: light, bright tulle helps to preserve precious rays of light even on cloudy days. At the same time, there are many nuances within the “light” category. Cool white can complement an interior with gray, graphite, and concrete surfaces, but it will look too harsh in warm kitchens with beige and wood tones. Milky and ivory, on the contrary, gently emphasize the warmth of wood, sandy tones, latte, and light stone, making the interior softer and more “lived-in.” It is important to choose a shade not in isolation from the kitchen, but in conjunction with the existing colors. Light tulle also makes it easier to change the decor. If, after a while, you want to change the textiles — pillows, tablecloth, rug — or add an accent color to the tableware, light neutral tulle will not conflict with the new additions. This is a convenient option for those who like to occasionally update their interior without major renovations. Pastel tones: soft support for the overall color scheme Pastel shades — powder, beige, light gray, smoky blue, muted green — help to slightly emphasize the mood of the interior without making the tulle the center of attention. This option is appropriate if the kitchen is already decorated in a certain color scheme and you want the window to fit in with the overall look rather than stand out. Pastel tulle acts as a soft filter: it slightly colors the light, creating a characteristic tinted background in the room. For example, light gray tulle will look good in a kitchen with gray facades, concrete textures, or black accents. Powder and beige are ideal for interiors with wooden elements, warm light, and soft lines. A smoky blue or slightly green shade can beautifully accentuate a kitchen with white furniture and natural wood, adding a feeling of freshness and a light natural touch. It is important not to overload the palette. If there is already a lot of color in the interior — a bright apron, rich facades, noticeable decor — it is better to leave the tulle more subdued, otherwise the space will begin to feel “noisy.” A pastel shade is good because it sets the mood but does not require all other details to match it. Accent colors and textural solutions: when tulle can play the leading role Sometimes it is tulle that becomes the element that brings the whole kitchen together or adds character to it. This is possible if the rest of the interior is fairly restrained: facades without excessive details, a neutral apron, laconic handles, and a minimum of decor. In this case, tulle in a rich or deeper shade — olive, graphite, terracotta, rich blue — can work as a visual accent and set the tone for the entire space. Accent tulle should be chosen with particular care. Not only is the beauty of the shade itself important here, but also its interaction with light. It will look one way during the day and another in the evening with warm lighting. The density of the fabric also matters: denser tulle in a rich color can darken the kitchen a little, but it adds a feeling of intimacy and comfort, especially if the windows face bright sunlight. Textured solutions — embroidery, jacquard patterns, light ornamentation, vertical stripes, or geometric shapes — fit organically into classic, Provencal, and neoclassical interiors, as well as modern ones, if the ornamentation is kept within the bounds of minimalism. It is important to maintain balance: if the apron, countertop, and furniture already have a pronounced pattern, it is better to choose a calm tulle. If everything else is as neutral as possible, it is tulle with a delicate pattern that can add depth and individuality.