Find the right window treatments with these easy-to-execute living room curtain ideas.
The purpose of living room curtains is equal parts practical and aesthetic.
With so manydifferent types of curtainsavailable, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.
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Do you use one or two panels?
Are grommet curtains the right pick for your living room?
How high do you mount the curtain rod?
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If your living room is more formal, you may opt for pinch-pleat curtains.
Curtains Paired with Blinds
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Can’t decide between curtains and blinds?
You don’t have to.
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This living room curtain provides privacy and light blocking while incorporating a flowing look.
Ceiling-Height Living Room Curtains
Make your ceiling look sky-high by hanging living room curtains at ceiling height.
Here, window treatments are cleverlyhung over French doorsto provide privacy when necessary.
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Dark patterned curtains are a good choice if you think solid blackout curtains will be too stark.
Sheer Living Room Curtains
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Sheer curtains bring a soft, textured look to your space.
They diffuse light and add a touch of privacy without darkening asmall space.
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These pleated curtains look elegant while keeping the room bright and airy.
Curtains with Tiebacks
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Add tiebacks to living room curtains for an aesthetic and practical purpose.
The curtains become a seamless part of the wall while adding a textural layer and subtle movement.
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This means they hover just above the floor, which creates a clean and clutter-free look.
Curtains on a Brass Rod
David A. Blackout curtains are an excellent window treatment option as they block light while still providing a beautiful finishing touch.
Their thick lining also helps tone down outside noise andmaintain room temperature.
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Symmetry Created with Curtains
Symmetry brings balance and a sense of visual order to a room.
One of the ways to achieve this is through curtain panels.
They take up much less visual space, but still provide privacy and dress up the windows.
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To seamlessly blend the two styles together, use color repetition as a unifying factor.
Curtains with Rings
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Creamy beigetones add elegance and privacy to thisbohemian living room.
Hung at ceiling height, these printed curtains add drama to the space and make the room look bigger.
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The pinch pleats of these curtains give a sense of grandeur to the room.
Here, green patterned L-shaped curtains run along a minimalist black rod to give the room more depth.
These double-panel curtains in a classic black-and-white pattern are understated but chic.
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In the kitchen, curtains and blindsmust be washable, whether yourstyle is rusticormore playful.
If your room has multiple windows side-by-side, thesewindow treatment ideaswill work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Matching curtains can bring a sense of cohesion and harmony to a space.
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However, it’s not necessary.
you might mix together different colors, textures, and styles of curtains if you choose.
Most curtains will extend down to the floor to make the room appear taller.
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However, it’s up to you whether the curtains will float, puddle, or break.
There are pros and cons to each.
Curtains are more customizable, but blinds offer better privacy and lighting control.
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