Burnt Orange and Soft Plum can give a crochet dog kennel door curtain a warm two-color identity without requiring a complicated palette. Burnt Orange has enough visual presence to work across broad panels, top bands, borders, or repeated motifs, while Soft Plum can provide a deeper contrasting section that defines openings, edges, joins, and lower portions.
A kennel-door curtain needs different color planning from a window curtain. The panel is usually viewed at a lower height, the center may need to remain partly open, and edges can sit close to a dog’s paws or mouth. That makes large color blocks, secure borders, controlled openwork, and carefully positioned ties more useful than loose decorative fringe.
The tutorials supporting these ideas include full crochet curtains, café curtains, granny-square curtains, motif curtains, and other hanging-panel constructions. They support the construction concept; the Burnt Orange and Soft Plum palettes below are independent editorial adaptations rather than claims about the creators’ original color choices.
Quick List
- Burnt Orange Crochet Kennel Door Curtain With a Soft Plum Border
- Soft Plum Crochet Kennel Door Curtain With a Burnt Orange Center Panel
- Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Split-Panel Crochet Kennel Door Curtain
- Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Granny-Square Crochet Kennel Door Curtain
- Soft Plum Crochet Mesh Kennel Door Curtain With Burnt Orange Framing
- Burnt Orange Crochet Café-Style Kennel Door Curtain With Soft Plum Lower Edge
- Soft Plum Crochet Café Kennel Door Curtain With a Burnt Orange Top Band
- Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Motif Crochet Kennel Door Curtain
- Burnt Orange Crochet Floral Kennel Door Curtain With Soft Plum Background
- Soft Plum Crochet Triangular Kennel Door Curtain With Burnt Orange Heading
- Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Wide-Stripe Crochet Kennel Door Curtain
- Burnt Orange Crochet Openwork Kennel Door Curtain With Soft Plum Side Borders
Balance Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Around the Kennel Opening
Start by deciding whether the curtain should look Burnt Orange-led or Soft Plum-led when the kennel is viewed from across the room. A broad Burnt Orange panel with a narrow Soft Plum border will read very differently from a Soft Plum curtain with a Burnt Orange header, even when the same amount of yarn is used.
The center of the kennel door deserves particular attention. If you want some visual openness, keep the strongest contrast around the perimeter and use a simpler field through the middle. If the curtain is split into two panels, use color to make the opening obvious rather than letting both sides visually merge.
Check the panel while it is hanging, not only when it is flat. Gravity changes how borders fall, how openwork stretches, and which parts of Burnt Orange or Soft Plum remain visible.
Use Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Without Blocking the Kennel Doorway
A decorative kennel curtain should not interfere with necessary ventilation or make it difficult to observe the dog. Openwork, shorter panels, split fronts, or partial coverage can provide visual softness without turning the crochet into a solid barrier.
Color can help organize those openings. Burnt Orange can define the fixed outer areas while Soft Plum marks the movable center edges, or the roles can be reversed. This makes it easier to see where the curtain is intended to part.
Avoid long cords, loose loops, tassels, or dangling decorations within reach of the dog. If a dog pulls, chews, or paws at fabric, a kennel-door curtain may need to be mounted farther away or avoided rather than relying on color or construction alone to make it suitable.
Keep Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Borders Secure and Simple
Borders matter more on a hanging kennel panel than on many flat crochet projects because the edges remain exposed. A Soft Plum border around Burnt Orange can visually stabilize the curtain, but it should also lie neatly enough that loose sections do not hang into the doorway.
If ties are used to hold panels aside, keep them short, securely attached, and positioned outside the dog’s reach. Do not assume a decorative crochet tie is appropriate for every kennel setup.
For cleaning and fiber care, follow the label for the actual yarn chosen. Burnt Orange and Soft Plum describe the palette, not the wash behavior, durability, or suitability of a particular material.
1. Burnt Orange Crochet Kennel Door Curtain With a Soft Plum Border
Let Burnt Orange cover most of this kennel-door curtain and reserve Soft Plum for the outside frame. The large orange field gives the curtain a clear warm identity, while the plum edge creates enough darker definition to keep the rectangular hanging shape visible.
This is one of the least visually busy options. It works particularly well when the panel itself has noticeable openwork or stitch texture, because the colors do not compete with the crochet structure.
Burnt Orange Should Lead the Main Kennel Door Panel
Use Burnt Orange across the largest uninterrupted section so the curtain reads as one coherent panel rather than several unrelated color blocks. A broad central field also makes it easier to see whether the chosen stitch pattern provides enough openness for the doorway.
If the Burnt Orange fabric already has strong texture, additional Soft Plum stripes through the center may not be necessary.
Soft Plum Can Define the Burnt Orange Curtain Perimeter
Place Soft Plum along the side and lower borders where it can visually contain the Burnt Orange field. A darker-looking edge can make the curtain’s shape clearer without taking over the design.
Keep the Soft Plum border relatively narrow if Burnt Orange is intended to remain dominant.
Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Need a Clear Top Attachment Area
The top edge should look intentional because it carries the hanging panel. Continue Burnt Orange through the main heading when you want the top to blend into the body, or repeat Soft Plum there when you want the frame to continue around all four sides.
Whichever color you choose, keep the attachment area secure and away from loose decorative cords.
Creator Credit: Gemma Crochet
2. Soft Plum Crochet Kennel Door Curtain With a Burnt Orange Center Panel
Reverse the hierarchy by using Soft Plum across most of the curtain and Burnt Orange as a broad vertical center section. The orange panel can visually mark the doorway’s middle, which is useful if the curtain is meant to part or lift near that area.
The stronger center also prevents a large Soft Plum surface from appearing overly uniform.
Soft Plum Can Ground the Outer Kennel Door Areas
Let Soft Plum cover both outer sides so the curtain has a darker visual frame around the kennel entrance. Keeping those areas consistent helps the Burnt Orange center read as a purposeful access zone.
Avoid scattering additional small orange accents across the Soft Plum sides if the central panel already provides enough contrast.
Burnt Orange Can Mark the Soft Plum Curtain Opening
Position Burnt Orange where the curtain is most likely to part, fold, or lift. The warm center gives the opening a recognizable visual cue even when the panel is partially closed.
If the Burnt Orange section is too narrow, it can disappear when the curtain gathers. Widen it enough to remain visible in the hanging position.
Soft Plum Should Remain Visible Around the Burnt Orange Center
Check the finished proportions on the kennel. The Burnt Orange panel should not expand so far that the Soft Plum outer sections become thin strips unless that high-contrast look is intentional.
The side fields are what establish Soft Plum as the dominant color.
Creator Credit: Crochê da Alessandra
3. Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Split-Panel Crochet Kennel Door Curtain
A two-panel curtain makes practical sense at a kennel entrance because the center can remain parted without lifting the whole piece. Use Burnt Orange for one panel and Soft Plum for the other to make that center opening especially clear.
The asymmetrical color split gives both shades substantial area without requiring stripes or small motifs.
Burnt Orange Can Define One Side of the Kennel Entrance
Keep the Burnt Orange panel largely continuous so it reads as one side of the doorway. A narrow Soft Plum inner edge can be added if you want stronger separation at the opening.
Check the panel width after hanging because gathered fabric can make Burnt Orange look narrower than it did flat.
Soft Plum Can Balance the Burnt Orange Opposite Panel
Use Soft Plum at a similar visual width on the opposite side when you want a balanced two-color doorway. The difference in hue is enough to create direction without adding another accent.
If one panel needs to overlap the other, decide deliberately which color should appear on top when closed.
Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Center Edges Should Stay Controlled
The inner edges are closest to the kennel opening, so keep them free of long fringe or dangling embellishments. Flat Burnt Orange and Soft Plum edging can add definition without introducing extra loose material.
If the dog can easily reach and pull the center edges, reconsider the curtain placement rather than relying on decorative ties to keep them aside.
Creator Credit: Lourdes Duarte crochê
4. Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Granny-Square Crochet Kennel Door Curtain
A granny-square curtain gives the palette a modular direction. Alternate Burnt Orange-led and Soft Plum-led squares so neither shade has to remain confined to a single border or panel.
The important decision is repetition. A predictable arrangement will look organized across the kennel doorway, while too many different color sequences can make the relatively small hanging area feel crowded.
Burnt Orange Can Lead One Set of Kennel Curtain Squares
Use Burnt Orange as the largest area in every other motif or in a planned row of squares. Repeating the same role keeps those motifs visually connected.
Lay the squares in their intended hanging arrangement before joining so the Burnt Orange distribution does not become unexpectedly concentrated on one side.
Soft Plum Can Lead the Alternating Burnt Orange Squares
Reverse the hierarchy in the neighboring motifs, allowing Soft Plum to carry the larger visual area. The alternating dominance creates variety while preserving a strict two-color palette.
Keep the motif scale large enough that the color changes remain readable from normal room distance.
Burnt Orange or Soft Plum Joins Can Change the Whole Curtain
A Soft Plum join can create a darker grid around Burnt Orange sections, while Burnt Orange joins make the curtain feel warmer overall.
Choose one joining color consistently unless a deliberate alternating grid is part of the design. Too many join changes can compete with the squares themselves.
Creator Credit: Suzanna Crochet
5. Soft Plum Crochet Mesh Kennel Door Curtain With Burnt Orange Framing
Open mesh is useful when you want the curtain to soften the doorway without making the panel look solid. Let Soft Plum form most of the mesh field and use Burnt Orange around the outer frame so the lighter, more open center still has a clear boundary.
The openwork also makes color proportion especially important because the kennel interior may show through the stitches.
Soft Plum Mesh Keeps the Kennel Door Visually Open
Use Soft Plum through the majority of the mesh so the center maintains one consistent color rhythm. Avoid introducing Burnt Orange into every openwork section unless you intentionally want a striped result.
Check how much of the kennel interior shows through the finished mesh under normal room lighting.
Burnt Orange Can Stabilize the Soft Plum Mesh Visually
A more solid Burnt Orange side and top border gives the open Soft Plum center a defined shape. This is particularly useful when the mesh itself looks visually light.
Keep the border proportional; an extremely wide Burnt Orange frame can reduce the open appearance you selected mesh to create.
Soft Plum Openwork Should Not Create Reachable Loose Loops
Open crochet naturally contains spaces, so consider where the panel sits relative to paws and claws. If the dog can repeatedly hook or pull the Soft Plum mesh, mount the curtain farther from the kennel door or choose a denser panel concept.
The color scheme should never be the reason to keep an unsuitable openwork placement.
Creator Credit: Kiri Kiri
6. Burnt Orange Crochet Café-Style Kennel Door Curtain With Soft Plum Lower Edge
A shorter café-style curtain covers only part of the kennel doorway, making it useful when you want decoration at the top without covering the entire entrance. Burnt Orange can dominate the short hanging panel while Soft Plum defines the lower edge.
Because the bottom is visually prominent on a short curtain, the accent color has more influence here than it would on a full-length panel.
Burnt Orange Can Keep the Short Kennel Curtain Cohesive
Use Burnt Orange across the main café panel so the shorter format reads as a deliberate single piece rather than a narrow strip of mixed colors.
A simple field also keeps attention on the lower Soft Plum finishing line.
Soft Plum Can Emphasize the Burnt Orange Lower Edge
Place Soft Plum along the bottom where it creates a clear finish against the open part of the kennel door below.
Avoid long scallops or dangling elements if they fall within the dog’s reach. A flatter Soft Plum edge is a safer visual direction for a pet-facing curtain.
Burnt Orange Should Remain Above the Dog’s Main Reach Zone
The advantage of a short curtain is that the panel can be positioned higher on the doorway. Check the actual kennel and dog rather than assuming a particular curtain length will stay out of reach.
If paws or teeth can still reach the Burnt Orange panel, change the placement instead of adding more ties.
Creator Credit: HandmadebyRaine
7. Soft Plum Crochet Café Kennel Door Curtain With a Burnt Orange Top Band
This café-style variation reverses the palette. Soft Plum fills the hanging section while Burnt Orange becomes the top heading that visually connects the crochet to the kennel-door frame.
The placement gives Burnt Orange a structural appearance without requiring it across the dog’s visible opening.
Soft Plum Can Carry the Main Partial-Door Curtain
Let Soft Plum dominate the hanging portion below the attachment area. Its uninterrupted field makes any lace or cluster texture easier to read.
If the Soft Plum panel already has a decorative stitch pattern, resist adding multiple Burnt Orange stripes through it.
Burnt Orange Can Define the Soft Plum Curtain Heading
Use Burnt Orange across the top band where the curtain attaches or loops over its support. The warm band creates an obvious visual starting point and keeps Soft Plum from occupying the entire panel.
This works especially well when Burnt Orange is also repeated in a very narrow finishing edge.
Soft Plum Length Should Preserve the Intended Kennel Opening
Because this is a partial curtain, the amount of uncovered doorway matters more than exact color quantity. Check the hanging Soft Plum length on the real kennel and make sure the curtain is not unintentionally covering more of the door than planned.
Do not use a curtain as a substitute for appropriate kennel ventilation or visibility.
Creator Credit: いつの間にか６２歳
8. Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Motif Crochet Kennel Door Curtain
Joined motifs let Burnt Orange and Soft Plum alternate across the curtain without creating a strict checkerboard. Use one shade for motif centers and the other for outer rounds, or alternate which shade leads from motif to motif.
This can give a kennel door more visual texture than a solid curtain while still limiting the palette to two colors.
Burnt Orange Can Define the Main Motif Centers
Place Burnt Orange in the central area of repeated motifs when you want small warm focal points distributed across the curtain.
Keep the centers large enough to remain visible once the motifs are joined and hanging vertically.
Soft Plum Can Connect Burnt Orange Motifs Through Their Outer Areas
Using Soft Plum around the motif edges visually links the pieces together and creates a deeper field between Burnt Orange centers.
This is often more cohesive than switching the outer color unpredictably from one motif to the next.
Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Motif Joins Need Extra Checking
A motif curtain contains more joins than a single-panel curtain. Inspect those connections carefully, particularly if the curtain is near a kennel where movement or paw contact is possible.
Keep all joining ends securely finished and avoid adding loose tassels between motifs.
Creator Credit: Giani Art
9. Burnt Orange Crochet Floral Kennel Door Curtain With Soft Plum Background
A floral curtain can still stay controlled if the flowers are integrated into a larger panel rather than hanging as long independent strands. Use Burnt Orange for the floral elements and Soft Plum behind or between them so the warm motif remains identifiable.
For a kennel door, keep the floral design relatively flat and position it outside reach.
Burnt Orange Flowers Need Enough Soft Plum Separation
Leave visible Soft Plum around each Burnt Orange flower so individual motifs do not merge into one irregular orange mass.
The background space is what allows the floral shapes to remain understandable when viewed from across the room.
Soft Plum Should Carry the Main Kennel Curtain Structure
Let Soft Plum provide the more continuous sections, especially around the top and outer edges. That gives the decorative Burnt Orange flowers a stable hanging framework.
Avoid making the curtain depend on thin flower-to-flower strands if those strands could hang within reach of the dog.
Burnt Orange Floral Details Should Stay Flat Against Soft Plum
Raised petals and long dangling flower chains may suit decorative windows but deserve more caution at a kennel. Favor integrated Burnt Orange motifs that sit close to the Soft Plum panel.
If a dog is likely to grab textured crochet, use the floral idea only where the curtain can remain securely out of reach.
Creator Credit: Crochet & Crafts Therapy by Chompu
10. Soft Plum Crochet Triangular Kennel Door Curtain With Burnt Orange Heading
A triangular or pointed curtain changes the amount of doorway covered from side to side. Soft Plum can form the descending body while Burnt Orange runs across the top heading, creating a clear horizontal anchor above the angled lower edge.
This is useful when you want partial visual coverage rather than a full rectangular curtain.
Soft Plum Can Create the Main Triangular Drop
Use Soft Plum across the pointed section so the changing length remains visually continuous. One dominant shade makes the geometry easier to read.
Because the lower point may hang closer to the dog than the sides, check its reach carefully before deciding the final length.
Burnt Orange Can Anchor the Soft Plum Triangle at the Top
A Burnt Orange top section contrasts with the Soft Plum drop and makes the attachment edge look deliberate.
Keep the Burnt Orange band relatively straight so it provides a visual counterpoint to the angled or pointed lower edge.
Soft Plum Points Should Not Hang Into the Dog’s Reach
The longest part of a triangular curtain deserves special attention. If the Soft Plum point falls where the dog can mouth or paw at it, shorten the design or mount it higher.
Do not add tassels to extend the point simply for decoration on a kennel-facing panel.
Creator Credit: Alextitia Tuto Crochet
11. Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Wide-Stripe Crochet Kennel Door Curtain
Broad horizontal stripes give both colors repeated visibility without the busyness of narrow bands. Use wider Burnt Orange sections if you want the curtain to remain warm-led, with slightly narrower Soft Plum bands supplying darker breaks.
For a kennel door, broad stripes are easier to read than many small color changes, especially when the curtain folds or gathers.
Burnt Orange Should Take the Wider Kennel Curtain Stripes
Make Burnt Orange the larger repeating section when it is meant to dominate. Wider bands preserve recognizable color even if part of the curtain is drawn aside.
This also gives stitch texture more uninterrupted space within each orange section.
Soft Plum Can Separate Burnt Orange Without Overcrowding the Panel
Use Soft Plum at controlled intervals rather than between every small row. The broader separation gives the palette rhythm without creating a visually restless doorway.
If the colors are close in value, wider Soft Plum bands will usually read more clearly than narrow lines.
Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Stripes Need Alignment Across Split Sections
If the curtain uses two hanging panels, decide whether corresponding stripes should line up across the center opening. Aligned bands create a more orderly look; deliberately offset bands create more movement.
Avoid an accidental half-row shift that makes one panel appear incorrectly positioned.
Creator Credit: Vó Tita Crochês
12. Burnt Orange Crochet Openwork Kennel Door Curtain With Soft Plum Side Borders
For the final idea, keep Burnt Orange through an airy openwork center and use Soft Plum only down the vertical sides. This creates a curtain that feels lighter through the middle while the darker side rails define the full doorway height.
The vertical placement is particularly useful on a kennel because it leaves the visual focus on the center opening rather than the lower edge.
Burnt Orange Openwork Can Keep the Kennel Center Visually Lighter
Use Burnt Orange through the middle where the open stitch pattern provides spaces between the yarn. The warm hue remains prominent without forming a completely solid-looking panel.
Check the fabric after hanging because openwork can stretch differently from a denser border.
Soft Plum Side Borders Can Straighten the Burnt Orange Panel Visually
Run Soft Plum down both sides to create a clear vertical frame. This can make an airy center look more structured and prevents the edges from visually disappearing against the kennel surroundings.
Use the same border width on both sides unless deliberate asymmetry is part of the design.
Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Should Be Checked at the Bottom Opening
Even with openwork, the lower edge can be the part most accessible to a dog. Keep Burnt Orange loops, Soft Plum borders, and finishing ends secure and free of loose additions.
If the dog interacts with the panel rather than ignoring it, reposition or remove the curtain rather than trying to solve the issue with a heavier border.
Creator Credit: Crochet Pattern Studio
Comparing Burnt Orange and Soft Plum Kennel Door Curtain Directions
Color directionVisual effectUseful placementMain checkpointBurnt Orange with Soft Plum borderWarm dominant panelFull rectangular curtainKeep the plum frame proportionalSoft Plum with Burnt Orange centerDarker outer fieldCenter-opening curtainKeep orange visible when gatheredBurnt Orange/Soft Plum split panelsEqual two-color doorwayParted center openingControl inner edgesBurnt Orange/Soft Plum granny squaresModular color rhythmFull or partial door panelPlan motif order before joiningSoft Plum mesh with Burnt Orange frameAirier centerPartial visual screeningCheck reachable loopsBurnt Orange café curtainWarm partial coverageUpper part of kennel doorKeep lower edge out of reachSoft Plum café curtainPlum-led partial coverageHigh-mounted short panelPreserve doorway visibilityBurnt Orange/Soft Plum motifsRepeated decorative surfaceLarger flat panelInspect all joinsBurnt Orange flowers on Soft PlumMotif-focusedHigh-mounted decorative panelKeep floral details integratedSoft Plum triangle with Burnt Orange topAngled partial coverageUpper doorwayCheck the longest pointBurnt Orange/Soft Plum wide stripesRepeated strong bandsFull-height panelsAlign stripes deliberatelyBurnt Orange openwork with Soft Plum sidesLight center, strong edgesTall narrow doorwayCheck stretch and bottom reach
Conclusion
Burnt Orange and Soft Plum can change the appearance of a crochet kennel-door curtain substantially even when the construction remains simple.
For the strongest Burnt Orange direction, use the solid bordered panel, café curtain, wide-stripe layout, or openwork-center idea. Soft Plum then becomes a framing or separating shade rather than competing equally across the doorway.
For a darker Plum-led curtain, the center-panel, mesh, café, or triangular options let Soft Plum cover more visible area while Burnt Orange marks attachment points, frames, or access zones. The split-panel, granny-square, and motif ideas give both colors more equal visual importance.
Whatever layout you choose, judge it on the actual kennel. Check how much doorway remains open, where the lower edge falls, whether the dog can reach the fabric, and how the colors look while the curtain is hanging rather than flat. Use the credited tutorials for exact construction guidance and treat the Burnt Orange and Soft Plum arrangements here as adaptable color plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should Burnt Orange or Soft Plum dominate a crochet kennel door curtain?
Either can lead. Burnt Orange creates a warmer, more color-forward panel, while Soft Plum gives the doorway a deeper overall field. Choose the dominant shade according to which color you want to occupy the largest visible area, then use the second color for borders, openings, headings, or joins.
Is an openwork Burnt Orange and Soft Plum curtain better for a kennel door?
Openwork can preserve more visual openness than a dense panel, but suitability depends on the kennel setup and the dog. If paws or claws can reach and catch the open loops, a denser or more distant curtain may be more appropriate. Do not use openwork if it creates an obvious snagging problem.
Where should Soft Plum go on a mostly Burnt Orange kennel curtain?
Soft Plum can define the outer border, inner split-panel edges, lower band, vertical side borders, or joining lines between motifs. Give it one or two clear roles instead of scattering small Plum sections throughout an already textured Burnt Orange panel.
Can Burnt Orange and Soft Plum be used equally on a kennel curtain?
Yes. Split panels, granny squares, wide stripes, and repeated motifs can give both shades similar visual weight. Equal color quantity creates a more balanced two-color result, while unequal amounts create a clearer dominant-and-accent hierarchy.
How long should a Burnt Orange and Soft Plum kennel door curtain be?
There is no universal length because kennel doors, mounting positions, and dogs differ. Measure the actual doorway and consider how much ventilation and visibility you want to retain. Most importantly, check where the lower edge falls relative to the dog’s reach before finalizing the length.
Are Burnt Orange or Soft Plum tassels suitable on a dog kennel curtain?
Loose tassels and dangling strands are usually unnecessary for this type of project and may be tempting for a dog to pull or chew. A flat Burnt Orange or Soft Plum border provides color definition without adding loose decorative pieces near the kennel opening.
How can I substitute another yarn for Burnt Orange or Soft Plum?
Preserve each shade’s visual role rather than focusing on an exact commercial color name. For Burnt Orange, choose another warm orange with comparable depth. For Soft Plum, choose another muted purple-plum shade that still provides the intended contrast. Compare the two replacement yarns side by side before beginning the full curtain.
