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15 Best Living Room Curtain Ideas
While sourcing furniture for your living room may be your main concern, there are plenty of other crucial design elements to consider—and window treatments are certainly not one to overlook. When it comes to curtains, the options are seemingly endless. But since they're available in every style and at various price points, you can truly craft a look that fits your aesthetic and budget.
From semi-sheer white curtains, to blackout ones with patterned trim, to lively botanical drapery (that you might even consider hanging on a wall without a window!), we've laid out our favorite designer-approved living room curtain ideas to get you started. After a quick peruse through these designs, you'll have a vision in mind. Then you can start shopping the best places to buy curtains. Oh and once you have your hands on them, make sure to refer to our how to hang curtains guide for quick and smooth installation.
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Plush Pink
Space Content Studio
Make your living room feel grand with floor-to-ceiling curtains, like the soft pink ones from Élitis in Carice van Houten and Guy Pearce's Amsterdam home designed by Nicole Dohmen of Atelier ND Interior. The colorful Kooij coffee table and opulent sofas boost the room's overall energetic yet lush feel.
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Sleek Stripes
Thomas Loof
For a cohesive look, match the pattern of your curtains to some of the furniture and accessories in your living room. In this space designed by Ashley Whittaker, thin striped curtains complement striped chairs and throw pillows with a similar line design and color combo.
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Botanical Detail
Maude McEvoy
Liven up your windows—or walls as Eliza Crater Harris, the chief creative officer of Sister Parish Design, did in her living room—with a bustling botanical print. Plenty of these patterns come in various colors to match your aesthetic, including the Titania fabric seen here.
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Semi-Sheer White
Eric Piasecki
The easiest way to give your living room an airy, bright look is with sheer or semi-sheer white curtains.
The breezy treatment can even help soften the line between the indoors and outdoors, as it does in this space decorated by David Mann.
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Watercolor Effect
Brie Williams
Instead of a solid color, consider getting curtains with a simple abstract design. In designer Ariene Bethea's North Carolina home, she incorporated these blue and white curtains with what looks like brushstrokes of watercolor paint from Martha & Ash. It's intriguing but not overwhelming.
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Off-White Backdrop
Hector M. Sanchez
Warm up stark white walls and bold furniture with off-white curtains, as designer Andrew Brown did in the living room of this Alabama home. Make them work twice as hard by placing sleek bookshelves in from of them so that the curtains also act as a backdrop to enticing decor.
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Teal and Gold Linen
Read McKendree
Linen fabric with teal and gold accents makes an exception option for curtains in a colorful beach home.
To ensure the owners of this Nantucket cottage could enjoy some privacy while basking in natural light, designer Kevin Isbell hung them about one-fourth of the way down and inside of the window frame.
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Ombré
Brittany Ambridge
Ombré curtains allow for a very smooth transition from one color to the next, which can give your living room the pop of color it needs without being too in your face. The curtains in this Los Angeles home designed by Peti Lau nearly mimic a rushing waterfall.
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Soft Blue
HEATHER HILLIARD
Set against classic blue grasscloth wallpaper and white trim, the soft blue curtains in this room by designer Heather Hilliard add elegance. The floral sofa and the green lucite coffee table are reminiscent of the California home's natural surroundings.
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Cream With Fringe
Thomas Loof
Cream curtains with fringe trim make the living room in this Bahamian home by designer Matthew Carter feel extra cozy.
The pale pink walls in Benjamin Moore’s Precocious and botanical prints boost the room's tropical yet elegant atmosphere.
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Bright Orange
David A. Land
Make a bold statement with bright orange curtains and patterned trim, like the ones hanging in this room by that Chenault James designed for House Beautiful's Whole Home in 2019.
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Heathered Gray
COURTESY OF NICOLE FRANZEN
Light gray curtains make the perfect backdrop for a chich living room filled with sleek furniture and sprinkled with metallic and velvet accents. Add a bit of checkered trim on either end of the curtains for a distinctive touch.
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Pure Black
Courtesy of Thom Filicia
Dreamt up by designer Thom Filicia, this room features black curtains with a cream trim along the bottom.
They're ideal for creating a moody, modern look in any space.
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Color Block
STUDIO DB
If you're having a hard time deciding between two curtain colors, why not try both? A color block design allows you to feature one main color and another as a smaller border along the top or bottom, like this subtle option with neutrals in a small living room designed by Studio DB.
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Cherry Red
Thomas Loof
Make a subtle impact on your living room with curtains that match the color of your walls, as designer Phillip Thomas did in this Upper East Side apartment. The bright red curtains perfectly match walls painted in Benjamin Moore's Ladybug Red with a high-gloss finish, giving them a slight softness.
Kelly Allen Associate Editor Kelly Allen is the current Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, pop culture, and travel for digital and the print magazine.
26 Best Living Room Curtain Ideas
When it comes to decorating your living room, finding the right sofa, paint color or statement rug might be top of mind, but there's another element that can make a huge difference in your space — window treatments. There's a wide range of living room curtain ideas, whether you're aiming to achieve a modern look, a farmhouse vibe or wanting to make a small space appear larger.
You can hang curtains that pool on the floor for a formal setup or go for a floor-length option if you prefer a more practical, low-maintenance style. What's more, you can choose from sheer panels to allow natural light to pour into your space, or, on the other hand, hang blackout shades for more privacy (and a good night's rest). There's also a slew of curtain types to consider, depending on your design style. For instance, grommet panels feature openings at the top to insert simple metal rings for hanging, while pinch pleat styles have vertical folds for a more dramatic look.
If you're stumped on picking the best design for your space, this assortment of living room curtain ideas is full of inspiration. Click through for our favorites, and while you're at it, check out our roundup of the best places to buy curtains online.
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Elegant Off-White
Brian Woodcock
Floor-length, off-white curtains add a sophisticated flair to this airy living room. The walls and sofa in complementary neutrals unify the space.
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Pops of Blue
Rachel Shingleton
This living room may be dominated by a mix of whites and beige tones, but pops of blue — including curtains — prevent it from feeling sterile.
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Matching Prints
Rachel Whiting
If you love a pattern, use it over and over again.
Take a cue from this cozy living room's matching floral curtains, lamp shade and throw pillow.
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Layers of Pattern
Amanda Anderson Photography
To let this living room's statement art and sofa really shine, designer Marie Cloud of Indigo Pruitt opted for simple black-and-white geometric curtains.
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Touch of Ombré
David A. Land/Otto
If you've been longing to test the ombré trend in a small way, take inspiration from this living room's curtains. The white upper portion blends well with the white walls and mantel, while the pink part acts as the perfect complement to the room's blue and gray seating.
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Refined Neutral
Michael J Lee
Neutral curtains, featuring a pop of navy blue, elevate this living room.
Punches of pink and fresh greenery pull the look together.
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Classic Gingham
Sarah Dorio
Believe it or not, gingham is a versatile print that's perfect for curtains. In this living room, the choice of black and white creates a focal point among the shades of green and gray.
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Curtain Tieback Effect
Alun Callender
Thanks to a simple rope curtain tieback, this well-decorated living room benefits from ample sunlight.
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Black and White
Mike Garten
Crisp white sheer curtains with dainty black pom-pom trim adhere to this living room's airy feel.
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Striking Hues
Eric Roth
From its orange patterned curtains to the purple florals and seat cushion, this living room is a lesson in decorating with color.
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Bold Stripes
Dan Duchars
You can never go wrong with stripes, and this living room is proof.
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Old-World Style
These olive green curtains with plaid details suit this living room's old-world vibe.
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Elegant Balloon Shades
Nelson Hancock
Off-white balloon shades and mixed floral touches add drama to this living room.
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Subtle Print
Lisa Romerein
Curtains in a muted print prevent this neutral beach house from feeling lackluster.
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Vibrant Orange
Bold orange patterned drapes steal the show in this inviting living room.
The brown leather upholstery used for the armchair and ottomans, along with the graphic throw pillows, complement the long window treatments.
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Botanical Detail
Adrian Briscoe
Patterned botanical curtains stand out against the beige walls in this living room.
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Go Green
Rachel Whiting
Nothing beats statement accents like a lime green sofa and curtains to make a design scheme shine.
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All for Stripes
David Brittain
In this lively living room, colorful striped curtains draw the eye to the windows.
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Delightful Florals
Orange floral curtains bring a dose of cheer to this light-filled interior.
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Mellow Yellow
Nick Keane
Curtains in an understated shade of yellow are the perfect counterpart to this room's pink accent wall.
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Solid Color
Considering this living room's eye-catching floral wall covering, solid-colored curtains with low-key trim are the right choice.
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Fresh White
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
In this living room, fresh white curtains confirm that there's beauty in simplicity.
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Pattern Play
Plaid fabric takes these Roman shades to the next level, while contributing to the room's attractive layers of pattern.
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Pretty Florals
White curtains decked in blue florals play up this room's charm.
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Timeless Neutral
Emily Gilbert
Simple neutral curtains make this rustic living room feel cohesive and relaxed at once.
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Diamond Pattern
Stacey Brandford
Dressing up a room with neutral walls can be challenging, but diamond patterned curtains did just the trick.
Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital.
Curtains for the living room (hall) - 60 photos, how to choose, types of curtains
Even the most thoughtful and stylish interior looks unfinished without a decent window frame. In offices, everyone is used to blinds, but beautiful textile curtains are an essential attribute of the hearth.
It is especially important to choose the right curtains for the living room. This room is designed for relaxation, comfort and friendly communication, which means that it is necessary to create a soft, informal atmosphere there. To make it easier to decide on the design of curtains for the hall, we suggest looking at examples in the photo gallery.
Selection of curtains for different styles
The modern market offers an extensive catalog of fabrics that can be used in the interior of the hall. How not to get lost among such a variety? Indeed, in the store, many samples seem ideal, and it is difficult to figure out how they will look in a real living room. In this case, it is worth calling on a sense of style to help, and the following descriptions will help to understand the characteristic features of fashionable design trends.
Classic living room curtains
The best way to emphasize the elegant luxury of a classic design is blackout curtains made of expensive fabrics: satin, velvet, brocade, jacquard.
Woven gold or silver patterns (damask, Indian, royal lily, etc.) will decorate a monochromatic vertical wall, and a one-color glossy texture in the color of the patterns will suit wallpaper with an embossed print or silk-screen printing.
Contemporary living room curtains
The laconic modern interior of the living room will successfully complement the curtains of medium density and neutral shades: white, beige, sand, gray. Color block curtains can be an actual solution. Fans of minimalism should take a closer look at Japanese window panels - the lack of draperies gives them a neat, compact look. Tulle is better to choose translucent, flowing, without any lace and fringe.
Curtains for the living room in Provence style
Any romantic motifs will ideally fit into the Provence style: openwork "grandmother's" curtains, French curtains falling in soft waves, curly lambrequins, all kinds of ribbons and bows as accessories.
The color scheme should be in pastel colors (lavender, mint green, light gray, cream).
Fabrics should be chosen natural, matte. An unobtrusive floral print should be combined with the color of the walls or furniture upholstery.
Curtains for country living room
Rustic design is as close to nature as possible, so ethnic motifs, embroidery, calm floral patterns, Scottish plaid will be appropriate in such a living room. Rough canvases look most organic in country interiors: matting, burlap, jute, canvas, unbleached linen, thick cotton. Ruffles, lace and crochet elements are welcome.
Chalet style living room curtains
This style fully recreates the atmosphere of a hunting lodge. The central place in it is occupied by a fireplace, unvarnished wood and stone predominate, various trophies act as decor - skins, deer antlers, stylized weapons. Velor curtains, the texture of which resembles suede, will suit this colorful interior of the living room. You can also stop at plain fabrics in dark gray, brown, muted orange or beige.
Varieties of curtains for living room
Since people began to build spacious houses with large windows, it has become necessary to protect the living space from the bright rays of the sun and prying eyes, to make it a little more closed.
For this purpose, fabrics began to be used - translucent veils during the day and light-tight curtains at night. The combination of tulle and sliding curtains attached to the cornice remains the most popular option for decorating window openings. At the same time, the cultural and climatic features of some countries have given the world several new ways to curtain glass. They may be of interest to everyone who wants to bring an element of novelty to the interior of their living room.
Roman Blinds - a kind of fabric blinds. In them, strips of fabric are fixed with thin horizontal jumpers, and vertically located ropes allow you to lift the structure, gently folding it like an accordion, and lower it down.
French curtains are distinguished by a cascade of wavy frills (scallops), sewn from a delicate flowing fabric along the entire length of the curtain. Exquisite and luxurious, they are often used in theaters, palaces, museums, creating a solemn atmosphere.
This is a great option for a spacious living room in a classic style.
Austrian curtains are a single piece of fabric, inside which special ropes are sewn vertically at the same distance. When the lifting mechanism is activated, the cords tighten the material and smooth semicircular scallops form from below. This type of curtain is made from different fabrics - from velvet to chintz or even tulle, so they can be adapted to almost any interior.
English curtains are almost identical to the Austrian ones. The difference between them lies only in the fact that, for any width of the canvas, they are attached only to two tapes placed on the sides (with a deviation from the edges by 10-15 centimeters). Thus, in a raised form, a wide arc appears below in the center, and short “tails” remain on the right and left.
Japanese curtains , in fact, imitate the design of windows, but instead of glass, a stretched fabric is firmly attached to a rigid frame.
Such panels move according to the principle of sliding compartment doors, and special guide rails act as a cornice, which can be attached either only from above, or from above and below at the same time. The stability of the design and a wide variety of textures also make it possible to use this type of screen to delimit the space of a living room, separate a work area or a bed.
Curtain mounting options
The traditional way to fix the fabric over the window is the cornice. This is a horizontal bar that is firmly attached to the wall or ceiling and is designed to support the weight of the curtains along with all the accessories. This design element should be chosen very carefully, taking into account not only the physical parameters of the product, but also its decorative qualities, compatibility with the rest of the design. Heavy curtains in the living room can only be hung on a strong (wooden or metal) cornice that will not sag or fall under their weight.
To attach the fabric to the horizontal base, various devices are used - clothespins, clips, loops, braid, ties.
Each of these options looks interesting in its own way and complements the overall style of the living room.
Grommets - rings made of plastic, wood or metal, threaded through the upper part of the curtains - are very convenient in everyday life. They are simply strung on a round tubular cornice and slide along it without difficulty. Considering that from time to time the curtains will have to be washed, then for practical reasons it is best to choose plastic circles.
All sorts of ties, pins, hairpins, ribbons, Velcro help to fix the elegant folds of the curtains in the right position. Often they are made from thin pieces of the same or contrasting fabric; use ropes, laces. Craftswomen create original and stylish ties from improvised materials: discs and music records, beads, artificial flowers, soft toys, leftover jewelry, buttons and many other things.
Choosing curtains for a small living room
Small rooms require special care in the design of windows.
Occupying a fairly noticeable area, curtains have a strong influence on the situation as a whole. Especially for small living rooms, designers have developed several recommendations that will visually enlarge the space.
Tip #1. Avoid large drawings
Large bright flowers, a 10x10 cm check, wide horizontal stripes, firebirds and similar art look wonderful in spacious halls, filling an excessive emptiness. But in the cramped living room of Khrushchev, even if everything else is plain gray, flashy curtains are completely out of place. The only exception is flat Japanese panels or realistic printed roller blinds. Photocurtains should show a deep perspective - the glare of the sun, a view of the city, a forest path that goes into the distance, an alley, an arch, etc.
Tip #2. Whole Picture
In a small living room, curtains should not cut through the wall they are placed on. It is better to cover it with a cloth completely, along with the window. If such a width of the curtains is unacceptable, then they should match the shade of the wallpaper, and not contrast with them.
Tip #3. Ceiling height
To make the room seem higher, it is better to attach the cornice to the ceiling. You can hide it in a niche (specially left during the installation of a suspended or stretch ceiling), decorate with gypsum stucco, LED strip, lambrequin, choose a shade to match the color of the ceiling and / or borders.
Tip #4. Drapery
Bulky scalloped curtains in a small living room will look unnatural. This is especially true of the pompous waves characteristic of French, Austrian and English curtains. At the same time, straight curtains made of medium-density fabrics, with barely noticeable vertical folds from floor to ceiling, will visually raise the height of the room.
Tip #5. colorway
A well-chosen shade will allow you to harmoniously fit the curtains into the interior of a small-sized living room. It’s good if he repeats, for example, the color of the patterns on the wallpaper or the upholstery of the sofa - this technique will “make friends” with different interior details, and the room will look stylish. If the walls and furniture are plain, you can choose curtains with an unobtrusive small pattern, and sew pillowcases for decorative pillows or a tablecloth from the remnants of the fabric.
Curtains for the living room (hall) - photo
If you have not yet made a final decision on which living room curtains are suitable for your house or apartment, look at the examples in the photo below. In the gallery, we have collected a lot of unusual ideas for decorating window openings, both in spacious halls and in small cozy rooms. Pay attention to the details - what the cornice looks like, what fasteners are used, whether there are additional decorations (fringe, lace, beads), what area of the window the fabric covers, how much light it transmits. All this will help you better understand the topic and make the right choice that will delight you for many years!
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Curtains in the living room - 100 photos of the most fashionable novelties of design
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Modern curtains are not just a functional accessory that saves from sunlight and protects from the eyes of neighbors.
It is also a complete design element that plays an important role in the overall interior.
But the curtains in the interior of the living room can be a link between the entire content of the room.
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Curtains should be chosen based on the overall style of the room
Modern styling is a combination of other styles such as minimalism, high-tech and eclecticism. This style is used by those people who want to show their individuality and a special perception of comfort.
Living room curtains in a modern style, as a rule, look simple, made in light colors, fastened with loops or eyelets.
The color palette is necessarily light in the form of a shade of beige, coffee with milk. Or, on the contrary, the color of the curtains in the living room can be as accentuated as possible: bright red, rich purple or a shade of green.
Curtain material can be selected natural textured or ultra modern with metallic thread etc.
Classicism is always in fashion. Classic interiors speak of the taste and status of their owners. Curtains for a classic living room are always a duet of heavy opaque fabric and airy organza.
Such curtains are as functional as possible - light fabric protects from direct rays of light, and a heavy curtain hides from prying eyes.
Fabric for such curtains can be chosen in any texture and type, using cords, lambrequins and other embellishments.
Hi-tech direction is a display of modern progress and technology in interior design. Modern curtains in the high-tech living room are quite strict and rustic. The material is selected transparent, high quality, with a metallic sheen. The color characteristic of this style is from metallic gray to golden hue.
Provence styling is a rustic greeting from the southern coast of France. It is simplicity, comfort and modesty in every detail. Provence curtains are decorated with a small floral pattern, a check in a red-white or blue-white palette, and stripes.
Fabrics as natural as possible in the form of linen, chintz, knitted fabrics. Color preference is given to light tones.
Minimalist style, in which curtains carry only a functional load, is distinguished by the absence of decorations, clarity of lines and shapes. Curtains are made of light-colored materials.
Oriental theme in the design of curtains in the living room is reflected by Japanese motifs and approach to window decoration. Japanese curtains called "panels" are also acceptable for minimalism, hi-tech and eclecticism. The design of the curtains allows you to hide from prying eyes, while the light through them will enter the room.
As a rule, the material from which such curtains are sewn has light-reflecting properties, therefore, thanks to such curtains, the boundaries of the room visually expand. Japanese curtains consist of many rectangular-shaped canvases that are fastened together.
Eclecticism - a combination of completely incongruous. Here, in a single interior, you can find elements collected from other areas of design.
The main thing when choosing eclectic curtains is not to overdo it so that the curtains do not look kitsch. You can decorate stylish curtains in the eclectic living room with feathers, beads, ribbons and other details unusual for everyday interiors.
The vintage direction has appeared in the arsenal of designers quite recently.
All uniquely fashionable and stylized gizmos of the past are considered vintage.
To create a vintage curtain design for the living room, it is acceptable to use satin, velvet, thick silk fabric, tulle, decorated with golden embroidery or brocade. It is allowed to decorate curtains with fringe, stylish pompoms or various tassels.
Curtains for a pair of windows in the living room
If the guest room has two windows, then several features should be taken into account for their design:
- the material must be the same on each window;
- cornices are selected completely identical both in color and in the material of manufacture;
- curtains are attached to the eaves in the same way;
- when windows are located next to each other, it is better to arrange them with a single curtain with a central part on the wall;
If the living room has a balcony, then the curtains for the living room can be chosen in the form of blinds, sliding curtains, lifting oriental curtains.
The main thing is that they fit in style and color to the main interior and style.
Types of curtains
Curtains for the living room with a lambrequin
A lambrequin is a decorative element that is located in front of the curtain and hides the cornice. Lambrequin can have a soft or rigid design.
This part can be used in any style.
Curtains on rings, eyelets
Eyelets are rings made of plastic or durable metal, mounted in fabric. It is through them that the cornice passes.
Curtains with such rings have an elegant look, because these details are almost invisible.
Curtains for bay windows
The photo of curtains for the living room shows that the bay window is a kind of protrusion in the wall surface. Such a ledge visually expands the room.
When decorating a bay window with curtains, the overall style of the interior and the shape of the ledge should be taken into account.
But the new curtains for the living room in 2017 are represented by Japanese panels, curtains using appliqué, embroidery, as well as items made from natural materials (linen, cotton) and decorated with glass beads, colorful stones and beads.
Photo of curtains in the living room