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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.

17 tips for stylish drapery |

(Image credit: James Hare / Vanessa Arbuthnott / Jan Baldwin)

If you’re looking for living room curtain ideas that thrill from top to toe, we’ve got it all wrapped up. 

Curtain choices can make or break your living room ideas. Not only do they take up a large surface area, but they are responsible for regulating the all important natural light flow in the room. 

With seemingly endless options available for not just fabric and pattern, but headings and linings too, it can feel like a substantial task.

For drapery dreamers who aren’t sure where to start, we’ve asked the experts to unravel their favorite living room curtain ideas and have found some stunning examples of living spaces that have got it just right. 

1. Merge into the walls with soft neutrals 

(Image credit: Amanda Evans Interiors)

‘Curtains are an investment, so opting for a neutral palette will give your chosen design a longer life,’ says John Smigielski, marketing director at Linwood . ‘For a look that’s stylish and quietly confident, choose an almost identical colour for both walls and curtains. The drapes will merge into the overall room, creating a feeling of being hardly there but also adding a gentle softness.’ 

A neutral combination such as this can be seen in this living room by interior designer Amanda Evans . Neutral curtains are a great choice for small living room ideas too, as they will keep the room feeling light, bright and as big as possible.

2. Create a contrast to the wall color

(Image credit: Kit Kemp)

Spent ages nailing down your perfect living room paint ideas? Well, when it comes to choosing the curtains, feel free to throw out the swatches and start again from scratch. If you’ve gone for colored walls, consider heading to the other side of the color wheel for drape inspiration and choose a contrasting shade to enliven your scheme. 

In this room by interior designer Kit Kemp, powder blue grasscloth walls are contrasted with patterned, pale pink curtains. To keep the room from feeling too sugary sweet, the duo are paired with crisp whites and modern graphic prints. 

3. Get your fabric right

(Image credit: Emma Lee)

When thinking about how to design a living room, carefully choosing your textiles should be a priority – and getting the material right for your curtain style is crucial to the end result. 

‘The right fabric is an essential part of choosing your curtains,’ says Harry Cole, Founder of Loom & Last . ‘Whether you opt for plain or pattern, light or heavyweight, the fabric dictates the overall finish so it’s important to know what style you’re looking for.’ 

In this room, a beachy feel is conjured through candy-striped drapes in a light fabric. ‘For a softer and more relaxed look, opt for sheer, lightweight fabrics in cream or off-white tones. Those on the hunt for ‘formal’ traditional curtains or living room drapes should look for sturdier fabrics such as velvet.' 

4. Go big with patterns

(Image credit: Linwood)

If you’ve been blessed with a larger living space, don’t be afraid to go big with your curtain’s print.  

‘The scale of your chosen pattern influences everything, from the room’s focal point to its sense of proportion,’ says Smigielski. ‘A large-scale design such as Louis from Linwood’s Belleville collection will transform any window into a showstopper.’ 

The floral design, pictured above, is teamed here with a bright yellow wall, but can make even more of a statement in a pale colored room. ‘The look is ideal for large windows where the repeat can be appreciated in all its glory,’ adds Smigielski.  

5. Pair your heading with your overall style

(Image credit: Adrian Briscoe)

It’s not just the curtain itself you need to think about, but how to hang it too. There are myriad heading styles to choose from, so think about which one suits your room best.

‘This mostly comes down to personal taste and preference but there are options to consider,’ says Cole. ‘Modern in appearance, eyelet or wave headers are best for contemporary living spaces, they also fold back effortlessly making them ideal for smaller spaces with compact windows. For traditional schemes or period properties, pencil pleat and double pleat headings will complement your windows and hang nicely with a neat finish.’

  6. Tie in colors from around the room

(Image credit: Emma Lee)

Thanks to their size, curtains have a big part to play in living room color schemes.

‘Curtains act as an anchor to the overall scheme and can elevate the look and finish of a space,’ say Jenna Choate and Mariana Ugarte, Co-Founders at Interior Fox . ‘When selecting a fabric, make sure to consider how it looks when the curtains are open as well as closed. We like to choose a fabric that is within the same colour group as the walls, this makes the room feel much brighter and open.’ 

If you want to step away from your wall color, but still keep your curtains in keeping with the rest of the room, tie it in with a color accent that repeats throughout the space. Here, dark blue is used repeatedly in the soft furnishings for a consistent scheme, a stylish look for modern curtain ideas.

7. Pick a pelmet 

(Image credit: Jon Day)

If you thought pelmets had been consigned to the history books. Trends like cottagecore have seen the heading style – made with stiffened fabric that covers the top of the curtain – return in a big way. 

‘Pelmets are often thought to be old fashioned and fussy, however in the right setting and with the right fabrics they can finish off a pair of curtains perfectly,’ says Kit Kemp . ‘By using the space above the window encasement, this invites the eye to journey up, elongating the height of the room further.’

‘If you are going to use pelmets, make sure you have very tall windows and an abundance of natural light so as not to darken the room.’ 

8. Double up with a sheer layer

(Image credit: Brent Darby)

Twitching the net curtains has never been so cool – that is to say, that using a sheer curtain under your main drapes is a living room trend once again. 

‘Sheer curtains are back, but not just as stand alone,’ says Choate and Ugarte. ‘As interior designers, we are increasingly using a layered technique in our client’s homes. Sheer fabrics work well underneath a much thicker curtain, adding texture and interest into the space. We find this style of window dressing works best in cosier spaces such as the living room or bedroom.’ 

9. Use banded drapes to play with proportions 

(Image credit: Jake Curtis)

Curtains can also become an optical illusion. Think about using bands or color blocks not just to create interest, but to alter the sense of proportional space in the living room. Using a lighter color at the top and a darker one below will make the room feel taller, while a darker top can help balance a bottom-heavy space. 

If you have lots of visual interest courtesy of your living room furniture ideas in the lower half of the room, try balancing that out with a colored top. In this living room, a white curtain with a yellow upper section brings the sunshine-like accents elsewhere in the room to above eye level.  

10. Create a cozy corner with an internal curtain

(Image credit: Adrian Briscoe)

Curtains aren’t just for windows. Like a screen or window wall, curtains can be used to section off parts of a large living room or even in place of a door to close the whole space to the outside world. 

This works really well with broken plan living room ideas, where you may want to create a bit of privacy for a living room area that is connected to a kitchen. It’s also a great way to combat any drafts that run through a large home in the winter months. 

11. Add elegance with ombré

(Image credit: Curtains in Horizon Mushroom fabric by James Hare)

Neutral living rooms can run the risk of feeling soulless, but adding plenty of texture through fabrics and furnishings is an effective way of bringing them to life.

Featuring a soft ombré effect, these full-length drapes in James Hare's Horizon fabric, make a beautiful focal point in this Georgian living room, and bring elegance with their luxurious texture and subtle variations in tone.

'Horizon is an ombré panel combining the luxurious fibres of silk and wool, which give it an incredible drape and handle,' says Saffron Hare, creative director of James Hare . 'The subtle graduation of colour through the panel makes a stunning statement as curtains especially in rooms with high ceilings.'  

12. Choose neutral curtains in colorful rooms

(Image credit: Kelling Designs)

'I always opt for neutral curtains if there's a lot of color and pattern in the room already,' explains Emma Deterding, founder and creative director of Kelling Designs . 'Not only does this help to balance the scheme, but if you have spectacular views out the window, then this will allow them to flow into the room making the room feel a lot larger.'

By choosing plain drapes in this colorful living room, Emma Deterding has allowed the spotlight to remain on the vibrant sofa and accessories, while the addition of a subtle curtain trim gently echoes the pattern throughout the room.

13. Liven things up with geometrics

(Image credit: Styling Katrin Cargill / photograph jan Baldwin)

Simple geometric prints in botanical greens are a great way to bring an uplifting, playful feel to a white living room, as demonstrated in this scheme. 

Made in Schumacher's Full Circle fabric in Jungle, these curtains bring a pop of pattern and color whilst maintaining a bright and airy feel.

Simple and timeless, the print pairs well with lots of other patterns, such as the Albaicin Palm fabric by Rapture & Wright on the chair, plus it co-ordinates beautifully with the shapely Julian Chichester lamp and Porta Romana side table. 

14. Bring wow factor with a colorful patchwork

(Image credit: Styling Claudia Bryant / photograph Polly Wreford)

For those confident with color, choosing a bold fabric can make a real statement as a drape.

A riot of color reminiscent of Joseph's technicolor dream coat, Pierre Frey's Festival multicolore fabric perfectly brings together all the vibrant tones in this artistic scheme while the patchwork feel helps soften the bold shapes throughout the room.  

15. Bring calm with sheer curtains

(Image credit: Villa Nova)

Curtains can have a big impact on the look and feel of your space. If creating a calm atmosphere is your priority you can't go wrong with timeless, floaty fabrics says Hayley McAfee, design director at Villa Nova . 

'Sheers and lightweight fabrics made from natural fibres would be the best option for a relaxed, soft and floaty look,' she says. 'These types of fabrics are naturally floaty and drape exceptionally well. Linen is also a great choice - its natural texture adds a wonderful softness to a space.'

17. Soften a room with delicate drapes

(Image credit: Project by Corine Maggio of CM Natural Designs / photograph Jessica Glynn)

With their gentle pleats, curtains in light fabrics are a brilliant way to add instant softness to a room, which is useful in spaces which have strong lines and tonal contrasts. 

'Beyond its obvious functional qualities of room darkening and privacy, drapery is a useful design tool to soften a space and give it more height,' says Corine Maggio, interior designer and founder of CM Natural Designs .  

'In this room the drapery also offers a softening of the otherwise high contrast elements in the space and ties in the light ocean blue of the rug.' While the fabric appears a delicate blue shade, 'up close you'd see that it's actually a thin stripe which offers a necessary subtle texture since the other large elements, the sofa and chair, are solid,' adds Corine Maggio. 

17. Temper dark walls with patterned curtains

(Image credit: Vanessa Arbuthnott)

While dark living rooms can feel wonderfully cosy, they can sometimes feel overpowering. Adding curtains in a floral fabric will instantly make dark walls feel less austere, we will opting for a pale wood flooring and light living room furniture.

If you're looking for cottage curtains then florals are an obvious choice, says fabric designer Vanessa Arbuthnott but be sure to think about scale. 'Scale is important, don't choose anything too big – instead try fabrics with smaller prints such as my Cow Parsley and Dainty Daisy, spots such as Pretty Maids and May Blossom would also look perfect. '

Featuring a graphic, botanical design, this Flora & Fauna fabric from Vane ssa Arbuthnott softens this cottage living room and brings natural charm without feeling overly chintzy. 

What type of curtain is best for a living room? 

When choosing fabric for a living room curtain, it’s really down to what overarching style you want to create in the space. For more traditional rooms, make a traditional choice: heavy velvet will channel a luxurious feel in large, high-ceilinged living rooms, but for a more contemporary feel, choose lightweight alternatives. 

‘For a timeless window dressing solution that feels stylish and considered, we’d recommend opting for a lightweight, natural material such as a cotton/linen blend,’ say Choate and Ugarte. We find this gives a relaxed and versatile look to the room that will stand the test of time. It is best to steer away from man-made fabrics such as polyester as these can often have a sheen that feels low quality.’

What is new in living room curtains? 

With curtains, it’s not so much a case of what’s new, but more of what’s coming back. Sheer curtains are no longer made of chintzy netting, but are now part of a bright and breezy layering aesthetic. Think a double layer of curtains, with a sheer layer closer to the window, chosen in pale neutrals and complemented with decor filled with natural materials. Use tie tops for some extra contemporary clout and a rustic feel. 

More traditional headings are making a comeback too. Pair a pelmet top with contemporary patterns and bright colors to freshen up this throwback structure – just remember to allow for as much light to get into the room as possible. 

Ailis started out at British GQ, where a month of work experience turned into 18 months of working on all sorts of projects, writing about everything from motorsport to interiors, and helping to put together the GQ Food & Drink Awards. She then spent three years at the London Evening Standard, covering restaurants and bars. After a period of freelancing, writing about food, drink and homes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Luxury London and Departures, she started at Homes & Gardens as a Digital Writer, allowing her to fully indulge her love of good interior design. She is now a fully fledged food PR but still writes for Homes & Gardens as a contributing editor.

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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

nine0004 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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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. nine0005

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! nine0005

Video: Living Room Curtains - Design Ideas

100 photos of modern curtain ideas

In interior design, as well as in fashion design, new fashion trends regularly appear and what was relevant today may turn out to be hopelessly outdated tomorrow. This does not mean that in pursuit of fashion, we have to change wallpaper and flooring every 2-3 years. To make the interior of the hall correspond to the spirit of the time, it is enough to buy new curtains. In this article, we will look at all the fashion trends in the design of modern curtains for the hall, as well as give a lot of illustrative photos with examples. nine0005

Drapes and tulle

Tulle and draperies have long been the most popular tandem decorating window openings in halls.

Two-tone curtains are in fashion this year. In fact, such curtains are simply sewn from matter in two different colors. Due to this method of tailoring, it seems that some curtains are layered on others. It looks nice and stylish.

The photo shows options for modern two-color curtains for the hall. nine0005

Light airy translucent day curtains are sewn from tulle. They soften the sunlight, make it more comfortable for the eyes and create a cozy atmosphere in the room.

Thick curtains completely shade the room. They emphasize the style of the interior and give the atmosphere completeness.

The choice of fabrics for them is very wide and new varieties of textures and colors are constantly appearing.

In addition, both tulle and curtains can be draped in different ways, combined with pelmets and curtain accessories. nine0005

Experimenting with the choice of fabrics, cuts, draperies and finishes, you can always find a model suitable for any interior style from salon to avant-garde.
load, and can be large and even contrasting with the color of the curtains.

Curtains look interesting in the "colorblock" style, that is, combining fabric of two colors sewn horizontally. Using this technique, you can even make fashionable and modern curtains for the hall even from the simplest material. nine0005

The photo shows modern "colorblock" style curtains, which are perfect for the hall.

Of the methods recommended today by designers for decorating windows in the hall with tulle and curtains, a few deserve special attention:

Curtains with grommets

There are many different ways to fasten curtains and tulle to the cornice: curtain tapes, drawstrings, loops, ties, clothespins with rings, but the most fashionable lately is eyelets.

Eyelet curtains are perfect for a modern hall.

Eyelets are small plastic or metal rings inserted into holes cut into the top of the curtains. Thanks to them, identical, even flowing folds are formed on the curtains. The greater the distance between the rings, the deeper the folds. This mount is only suitable for round cornices and looks very neat and modern. nine0005

Eyelet curtains can be attached to the curtain rod in two ways: strung through the holes on the rings or hung on hooks attached to them or strings threaded through them. The size of the eyelets depends on the diameter of the cornice. They can be barely noticeable and carry only functional

Curtains with lambrequin

Lambrequin is a narrow decorative fabric drapery located in the upper part of the curtain ensemble in the entire width of the cornice. Initially, only curtains and curtains were supplemented with such draperies. But today layering is in fashion and it is allowed to combine any curtains with a lambrequin. nine0005

Lambrequins allow you to decorate the window in an original and stylish way, give the curtains a luxurious and finished look and make the atmosphere in the room more comfortable. In addition, they help to visually smooth out uneven ceilings and hide small flaws in window openings.

The photo shows an example of how you can beautifully decorate a window with lambrequin curtains even in a modern interior of a hall.

Conditionally they can be divided into several types:

Curtains with rigid lambrequins are best suited for modern interiors.

Today it is fashionable to combine any curtain models with lambrequins. Let's consider some modern ideas:

Each type of curtain can have its own model of lambrequin. Together they will help create a unique and one of a kind interior. nine0005

Roman Blinds

Roman Blinds are a kind of lifting curtains. They have a simple rectangular shape; when assembled, they are assembled into even horizontal folds, which are obtained thanks to plastic and wooden slats sewn to their wrong side.

The photo shows an example of how Roman blinds and classic curtains can be combined so that they look beautiful in a modern interior.

Designers love Roman blinds for their versatility. They can be sewn from fabric of any texture and color. And this means that Roman blinds can be used both as curtains and as curtains, and you can find a suitable model for every situation. nine0005

Even if it doesn't fit the interior very harmoniously, it can always be combined with another model of window curtains.

For the classic interior of the hall, dense fabrics are usually chosen, such as velvet, jacquard, brocade, tapestry. Roman blinds are combined with curtains made of tulle, voile, light silk or organza.

For a minimalist hall, designers recommend Roman blinds made of plain fabric or vertical stripes. The alternation of dark and light stripes looks especially impressive on wide windows. nine0005

For a Japanese or ecological style hall, roman blinds made of bamboo or straw can be an excellent solution. And to soften their strict forms, they can be supplemented with a light colorless tulle suspended from a ceiling string cornice.

Rustic interiors such as English shabby chic, French Provence and American country style are decorated with Roman curtains with floral prints or checks in linen or thick cotton. True, this season a small print is not welcome, so it is better to choose larger flowers and a cage. Due to the fact that the folds on Roman curtains are even and rare, they do not distort the pattern. nine0005

For a small room with little daylight, Roman blinds are best suited, made of light and light plain fabric. They will not visually burden a small room and will not attract undue attention to themselves. If you add such light curtains with transparent curtains, the room will look even more fresh and airy.

Thus, for any interior you can find "their" Roman blinds. But since their shape remains unchanged, experimenting with it will not work. Therefore, you can harmoniously fit them into the environment only by choosing models from fabrics of different textures and colors. nine0005

Austrian Curtains

Austrian Curtains is the only lifting curtain model with a romantic character emphasized by elegant draperies. The exception is French awnings. But still, their classic version implies static, and they began to be equipped with lifting control only recently.

Austrians are draped only in the lower part of the canvases, so the folds on them do not look lush and pompous. This season they are sewn mainly from soft natural fabrics of delicate colors with a floral print: thin linen, chintz, tulle, organza in delicate pastel colors and decorated with bows, braid, lace, curtain hairpins in the form of flowers and butterflies. nine0005

Austrian models can also be made from delicate voile or organza and combined with classic long curtains. And can be used as the main curtains.

It is impossible to say unequivocally that Austrian curtains fit any interior. Their naive Peisan character is best suited to classic rustic styles:

The shading that these fabrics create is usually enough for a hall. Therefore, it is possible, but not necessary, to combine curtains from them with other curtains.

Japanese fabric panels

Japanese panels - sliding curtains, consisting of rectangular, tightly stretched fabric sheets. Outwardly, they resemble wardrobe doors and move in a horizontal plane according to the same principle. The tension of the canvases is provided by a weighting bar threaded through the drawstring in their lower part.

Despite their austere appearance, Japanese curtains can create a no less cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the hall than curtains with lush draperies. At the same time, their length can be both up to the window sill and up to the floor. The latter option for the hall is preferable. nine0005

Light-shielding properties of Japanese curtains depend on their density. At the same time, you can choose any fabric for them: natural, synthetic, dense, transparent, colored, plain, with photo printing. The choice depends on what role you give them in the interior. Whether your room needs full shading or curtains are enough for it, which only soften the daylight slightly, will they be its main accent or their purpose is to create a backdrop for the decor.

Fashion trends for Japanese curtains are as follows:

Decorating the hall with Japanese curtains, do not forget that they are best suited for minimalist interiors such as Japanese, hi-tech, minimalism, modern classics. In order to harmoniously fit laconic fabric panels into lush and romantic interiors, they will have to be combined with curtains, tulle or muslin.

Roller blinds

Recently, modern curtains in the hall have been replenished with another interesting and practical variety - roller blinds or roller blinds. Such a curtain is a piece of fabric that is wound on a shaft installed in a window opening or directly on the window sashes. In the first case, when lowered, it closes the window completely along with the window sill, and in the second, only glass. nine0005

These curtains are especially suitable for people who love laconicism in the interior. Initially, they decorated windows mainly in the kitchen and bathroom, and for the rest of the rooms they were considered too simple. But today, when non-standard solutions and traditional curtains are in fashion for many people, they are already fed up with the order, roller blinds are used in all living quarters. And to make the appearance of roller blinds less official, they are combined with other types of curtains.

Modern ideas in the field of interior design make it possible to use roller blinds in any interior style:

Especially popular are day-night roller blinds, which differ from ordinary roller blinds in their ability to dose the natural light entering the room. Curtains "day-night" are made of two layers of diversified fabric, consisting of alternating dense and transparent stripes. In the closed position, they look like a single canvas, and in the open they form gaps and let the sun's rays through. nine0005

Kisei or thread curtains

Kisei - curtains made of dense rows of threads or ribbons. They are very decorative, plastic, easy to drape, look great as an independent window decor and are also easily combined with other types of curtains.

Despite the airy structure, the thread curtains are quite capable of creating enough shading for rooms that do not need 100% protection from sunlight. Therefore, it is not surprising that when designing halls, designers are increasingly taking them into service. nine0005

The word muslin hides a huge number of curtains very different in color and texture, but they can be conditionally divided into two types: simple and with solid decorative elements.

Plain muslin consists of twisted cotton, chenille or silk threads, plain or multi-coloured. Kisei with solid decorative elements are the same simple threads, but decorated with glass beads, beads, sequins, shells, artificial butterflies or flowers. nine0005

Every time there are new decor options for kisei, and it is impossible to list all the modern ideas for decorating the hall with these non-trivial curtains. Here are just some of them:

In addition, thread curtains hung over long curtains and beautifully draped look very impressive in almost all interiors. nine0005

Designer's advice on choosing curtains

  1. 1 Curtains for the hall can be of any model, the main thing is that they harmonize with the rest of the situation.
  2. 2 Today it is important to combine diverse curtains on one window: tulle and blinds, porters and Roman curtains, roller blinds and curtains.
  3. 3 Curtains must not blend into the walls. Under plain wallpaper choose curtains of a contrasting or darker color, plain or with a pattern. And, on the contrary, only plain curtains are chosen for colorful wallpapers. nine0147
  4. 4 When you go shopping for curtain fabric, take a piece of wallpaper with you. If the walls are painted, you can take a picture of them with your mobile device. This will help you navigate the color of the fabric.
  5. 5 The fabric looks different on the counter than on the windows. Therefore, before buying, consider it to the light.
  6. 6 Everything natural is in fashion this season. This applies not only to the quality of the fabric for curtains, but also to its colors. The most popular colors are green, blue, brown, cherry, mustard. They should be rich and muted, reminiscent of thick gouache paints. nine0147
  7. 7 Big prints are in fashion. Curtains with photo printing are very relevant. Depending on the image, they can be chosen for any interior.

Hall - a room where guests are received and by which the owners are judged.

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