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29 Standout Dining Room Curtain Ideas Worth Trying

Katie Hodges Design

Window treatments put the finishing touches on any space—your dining room, included. A great set of curtains can add privacy to your dining room, making it feel cozier and more remote. Curtains can also give you more control over your lighting set-up, allowing you to adjust the ambiance of your room with ease. And of course, curtains can make a striking addition to your décor scheme, inviting you to play with colors, textures, and prints you haven’t yet explored in your space.

Framed this way, dining room curtains sound like an absolute dream. And while they often are, shopping for them can be a little less idyllic. There are so many different styles to choose from—so many colors, prints, and textures to consider—and don’t forget about pleats and opacities, too!

With options abound, it can be tough to imagine what might look good in your space. Thankfully, dining room curtains are such a classic décor choice that there’s no shortage of inspiration to pull from.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up 29 striking, curtain-lined dining rooms—and we’ve cited a dining room curtain idea worth stealing from each of them.

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Ashley Montgomery Design

When choosing curtains for your dining room—or any room, for that matter—it can be tempting to stick with the colors that are already in your space. But if you want your drapes to make a statement, consider adding a new shade to your palette, instead. The pop of color is sure to turn heads, and if you pick a shade that’s not too vibrant, it shouldn’t overwhelm your space.

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Design: Whitney Campeau Interiors, Photo: Amy Bartlam

When many of us go to buy window treatments, we consider color and texture—and completely neglect print. But, patterned curtains can make an eye-catching addition to your space, and since printed curtains are available in all kinds of different colors, you can go as striking or as subtle as you want to.

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LeClair Decor

Most interior designers will tell you to hang your curtains high—at least several inches above a window. But, if you want to kick the drama up a notch, consider hanging them even higher.

Draw attention to tall ceilings by hanging your curtains way above your windows. It might take some digging to find curtains long enough to pull this off, but any show-stopping choice is worth a little extra effort.

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Mary Patton Design

You might think pairing a vibrant color with a bold print is a recipe for disaster. But more often than not, the details play well together, complementing each other rather than clashing.

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Design: Four Point Design Build, Photo: Amy Bartlam

Curtains aren’t just designed for simple rectangular windows. So if your dining room is framed by a sprawling bay window, don’t give up hope just yet. You can snag a curtain rod that traces the edges of a curved bay window.

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Afro Bohemian Living

If your dining room feels a little bare, consider hanging a set of simple white drapes. Instead of adding color to your space, the drapes will add texture to it—giving your eyes yet another thing to look at each time you step into your space.

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Ashley Montgomery Design

There are plenty of reasons to buy curtains—and not all of them have to do with décor. Curtains can also be a great way to adjust the ambiance in your space. And if you want precise control over the natural light streaming through your windows, a classic set of black roller shades is sure to deliver it.

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Bespoke Only

White curtains make a classic addition to white-filled spaces, but they can look just as great in darker, more colorful rooms, too. Instead of adding continuity to the room, they’ll offer contrast, breaking up the blocks of color or print lining your walls.

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Blue Copper Design

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to curtains—color, print, texture, hardware, height. But, be sure not to overlook a curtain’s pleat. Different curtains are pleated in different ways, and those pleats will ultimately affect how your curtains look.

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Tyler Karu

Hanging curtains on every single window may seem like overkill, especially if you’re decorating a window-filled space. But, if you stick with a simple print and a subtle color, you’re likely to end up with something sleek and striking rather than overwhelming.

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Devon Grace Interiors

Your curtains have to be hung from something—typically, a curtain rod. And if that curtain rod is going to be visible, you should put some thought into selecting it. You can choose a curtain rod that matches your curtains, or opt for one that adds contrast.

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Katie Hodges Design

Decorating with dark drapes is like painting your walls a dark color: intimidating, but incredibly pretty when done right. And remember, you don’t have to commit to bold black. Instead, you can add drama with a softer dark color, like navy, charcoal, or chocolate brown.

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Tyler Karu

Curtains are often used to add cohesion to a space. But, they can just as effectively add contrast. If your dining room is filled with sleek modern furniture, consider balancing things out with an eye-catching—and maybe even traditional—print.

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Ferrer

Love the look of curtains, but don’t want to block light from your space? Snag a set of sheers. Voile curtains are designed to let plenty of sun in, while still giving you the elegant accent you’re looking for.

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Mary Patton Design

If your dining room is already pretty dark, you may think curtains are out of the question. But, by hanging a lighter set, you can add a welcome dose of contrast. And if those curtains happen to be printed, you can add some visual interest, too.

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Tyler Karu

Roman shades may not be as eye-catching as traditional curtains, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fun. By snagging a printed Roman shade, you can control the light in your space and make the room more dynamic—in an unexpected way, no less.

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House of Harvee

You may not be hanging your curtains for décor or for ambiance control. Instead, you may just want a little privacy. Some windows are ill-placed, and if you’re craving a more secluded dining room, a sheer panel curtain can help you get there—without disrupting the look of (or light in) your space.

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LeClair Decor

There’s no denying it: choosing a print for your dining room curtains can get tough. One no-fail approach? Take cues from the patterns that are already in your space. Snag a set of curtains that match your dining room rug. If the two share similar shapes and colors, they’re bound to play well together.

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Katherine Carter

Your curtains don’t have to stop inches away from your window. Instead, they can run from wall to window on one side—and from window to wall on the other. This approach will leave you with wall-to-wall drapes that are undeniably striking. Just be sure to snag the drapes in a color that you don’t mind seeing in large doses.

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Becca Interiors

Drapes are typically crafted from fabric, but if you’re stocking up on Roman shades, you’ll have a few more options. If your dining room is filled with woven furniture, consider snagging a set of woven Roman shades to match. The textures should pair beautifully together, and the unexpected touch should make an eye-catching addition to your space.

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Blue Copper Design

If colorful curtains feel too bold and white curtains feel too bland, rest assured knowing you’re not out of options. By hanging a set of curtains that are just a shade darker than your walls, you can add visual interest without altering your space too much.

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Rikki Snyder

Curtains can be a great way to add a pop of color to your space, but what if your palette is already loaded with punchy colors? Well, add a pop of neutrals, instead.

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Sarah Fultz Interiors

Pops of color are fine and dandy, but pops of print can be just as fun. If you're looking for a way to add contrast—without bringing a new color into your palette—introduce a brand new print to your home. And don’t feel the need to use it anywhere else.

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Pure Salt Interiors

Window treatments and doors may seem like a strange pair. (They are called window treatments, after all.) But, glass doors are basically really big windows. Don’t hesitate to drape a set of curtains over your doors—just make sure they’re tall enough and wide enough to stay out of the way.

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Gray Space Interiors

If your dining room is filled with dark colors, dark drapes may seem repetitive, white drapes may seem too flimsy, and colorful drapes may seem out of place. But gray drapes should be just enough in every direction—and while they balance out your space, they’ll lend it some coziness, too.

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Calimia Home

Classic curtain rods are straight, and they hang from two hooks. But, if you don’t want much distance between your walls and your curtains, consider installing a curved curtain rod, instead. The unique shape will cause your curtains to come in direct contact with your walls—a look that’s particularly striking when your walls and curtains match.

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Liljencrantz

If you know you want to hang some curtains—but your preferences stop there—consider snagging some drapes that match your walls. This simple choice will add interest to your space without dramatically changing it.

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Design: J. Kurtz Design, Photo: Amy Bartlam

One easy way to bring your space together? Match your curtain rod to the other hardware in your space. Color-coordinate your curtain rod, your light fixtures, your mirrors, your table legs—and any other metal details that appear in your space.

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Laura Brophy Interiors

When it comes to window treatments, it can be tough to toe the line between too bold and not bold enough. But, there are a few easy ways to strike this balance. One of them? Snag a set of simple curtains, and let them run from ceiling to floor. The display will be inherently dramatic. But, since the curtains themselves are understated, they’ll balance the accent out.

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Updated on 09/30/22

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If you're in the market for a set of dining room curtains but aren't sure what style or color to choose, that's completely normal. After all, there are so many different options to consider, and all of the choices can be overwhelming! Perhaps you crave pattern or color, or maybe you'd prefer to keep things simple.

The good news is that there's really no right or wrong approach when it comes to selecting dining room curtains. We've rounded up 20 inspiring rooms that show you many different approaches you can try—after taking a look at various setups, you'll be ready to outfit your own space in no time.

Curtains for a dining room in a private house combined with a kitchen, living room

For this classic style kitchen-dining room, we chose short French curtains with lush openwork pleats and fringes. Wooden cornice, to match the furniture. The white color goes well with the stucco on the ceiling and balances out the green walls.

Classic kitchen-dining room

Another variant of the classic window design in the dining room - floor-length curtains with a hard lambrequin, complemented by a light tulle. The color of the curtains is matched to match the walls and floor tiles. The beige shade of the fabric emphasizes the beauty of dark wood furniture, making the interior softer and more comfortable. nine0003

Contemporary kitchen-dining room

If you prefer a modern style, the windows can be decorated with Roman shades and sheer curtains, as in this photo. An interesting detail is the curtain on the tulle eyelets on the doorway dividing the space into two zones. To emphasize the unity of the interior, the tulle was supplemented with a dense insert, in harmony with the Roman blinds.

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The highlight of this dining area is the selection of interior textiles in the same style. The tablecloth is made of the same fabric as the curtains, the color of the tulle echoes the upholstery of the chairs, even the decorative bouquet does not fall out of the general concept.

Kitchen with dining area in a private house

For such a pronounced rustic interior, we proposed modern curtains that soften the impression of deliberately rough wooden furniture. The window next to the dining table was decorated with thick eyelet curtains and transparent tulle. A Roman blind was sewn into the kitchen from the same fabrics. It turned out stylish and modern. nine0003

Dining room in a wooden house

Functionality in this kitchen-dining room is performed by Roman blinds - the same on all three windows. On the other hand, tulle curtains, which lighten and complete the appearance of the room, are sewn in different styles - a short pelmet on the window in the kitchen and floor-length canvases gathered on one side in the dining room.

Dining room combined with living room

We use the same approaches as in the options with a kitchen, but when choosing curtains, we focus on the living room. And since this is a front room, the textiles must be appropriate. nine0003

Dining room in bay window

This dining room features bay windows decorated with beautifully gathered veils and framed with Bishop's sleeve curtains. Olive and milky-beige colors are harmoniously combined with wood trim, give the interior sophistication and elegance.

Dining area in the living room

To highlight the dining room, we used Roman blinds instead of curtains and tulle, as in the living room. Its connection with the general interior was emphasized with a fabric – the canvas is made of textiles of the same color as the curtain, and framed along the contour with a curtain fabric. nine0003

Studio with living room, kitchen and dining room

In this studio, the wall with windows combines three zones at once - the kitchen, the dining room, the living room, which is why it is decorated in the same style - light tulle and thick caramel-colored curtains to match the furniture upholstery. A ceiling cornice that hides the fixture makes this overall curtain even more attractive.

Classic dining room

If the area of ​​the house allows, the dining room can be placed in a separate room. Usually such a room is used for receiving guests, organizing Sunday lunches, family dinners. Therefore, the ceremonial version of textiles is appropriate here - silk, velvet, curtains to the floor, laid with beautiful folds, lambrequins. nine0003

Grand dining room

The combination of neutral walls, airy veil and straight aquamarine drapes make the bay window dining room light and cozy. The ceiling cornice emphasizes the height of the room and focuses on the laconic design of the curtains.

Dining room in a room with corner windows

Corner windows in the dining room are decorated with light-colored tulle and brown curtains, thick enough to block out the sun during the day and provide guests with privacy in the evening. nine0003

Large and bright dining room

The large dining room looks brighter and more spacious with airy textiles. Curtains and curtains on the grommets are made of light translucent fabrics, and in order for the curtains to keep their shape, an insert for rings made of a denser material was used. A special sunny atmosphere is created by the yellow color, which is in harmony with the wallpaper.

As you can see, the dining room can be decorated with any curtains, the main thing is to connect them with the interior and make competent transitions between zones. You can use our selection as a sample or invite a designer to help take into account all the nuances on the spot. nine0003

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Curtains for the dining room: design photo for the kitchen-living room

Happy owners of country houses often face the problem of choosing curtains for the dining room and kitchen. Usually, these two functional areas are combined in one room. And so the question arises: how to decorate each of the zones, given the purpose of each of them? Indeed, for the kitchen, lush curtains with lambrequins are not suitable. And in the dining part, such a model of curtains will look very good. Of course, the final choice depends on the personal preferences of the hostess. But still. It is wiser to take the advice of professionals. They will tell you how best to decorate the room, using a beautiful and practical option. nine0003

Curtains for the dining room

Kitchen-dining room

The most common layout in the house is a combined kitchen and dining room in one room. Any hostess wants her kitchen to be the most beautiful. But let's not forget practicality. Every detail of the interior should be functional, easy to clean and not accumulate dust and kitchen grease. Given these requirements, the curtains in the interior of the dining room kitchen should be made of non-wrinkling, easy-to-clean fabric. Additionally, the fabric for the curtains must be impregnated with dust and dirt repellents. This will save the hostess time, since she will not often wash the kitchen curtains. nine0003

Roman blinds are practical and convenient for decorating the kitchen-dining room. They are easy to use and can be easily lowered and raised. The cost of such products is relatively low, given the small amount of fabric required for tailoring. Roman blinds do not take up much useful space. Therefore, they can be safely used even in the interior of a small dining room.

In terms of appearance, the Roman models are produced in different colors, with and without patterns. A wide range allows you to easily choose the most suitable model. nine0003

Quite often, curtains in the kitchen or dining room serve only a decorative role. That is, they do not hide the room from the sun's rays, but only decorate the interior design. In this case, the curtains for the dining room kitchen can be made of organza, tulle, voile, mesh. When choosing fabric for curtains, do not forget to consider the style of the room. Window textiles should be in harmony with the design of the dining room.

Living-dining room

The kitchen in the house can be combined not only with the dining room, but also with the living room. From a functional and practical point of view, this layout is very convenient. Particularly beautiful is the living-dining room, decorated in the Provence style. Delicate, natural colors, floral ornaments and a pleasant atmosphere, is this not the best option for creating a cozy living and dining area. Given the special purpose of the second zone, you should choose curtains in a pleasant peach or apricot color. This color scheme will perfectly fit into the interior in Provence style, and will contribute to the appearance of appetite. nine0003

Rustic French cuisine uses natural materials. Therefore, the window can be decorated with bamboo curtains in the dining room. This is a modern, practical option for decorating window openings, which fits perfectly into almost any living-dining room design.

If the dining area is small, it can be decorated with panel curtains. They do not take up much space, are practical and functional. Panel curtains will reliably hide the room from prying eyes and sunlight, allowing you to meet guests and spend time with your family in a comfortable environment. nine0003

Fabric selection

Being part of the layout and interior design of the house, the curtains for the dining room in the photo should be in harmony with the overall design of the home. Therefore, when choosing fabric for curtains, it is recommended to pay attention to the type of material, the color scheme, which is combined with the color of the furniture and the decoration of the room. Today, designers offer various new curtains that are perfect for decorating the dining room and kitchen. A wonderful choice is a fabric consisting of synthetic and natural fabrics. Although recently, many housewives opt for cotton models. You should know that mixed fiber material is more practical. It does not accumulate dust in itself, curtains made of mixed fabrics are easier to wash and keep clean. As for the options for window textile models, the design of curtains for the dining room in the photo will help you make the right choice. nine0003

Thus, the curtains in the dining room should be in harmony with the overall design of the room.

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