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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.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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.

12

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.

13

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.

14

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.

15

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.

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.

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-tone curtains for the hall.

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.

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.

The picture 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.

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.

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.

Roman Blinds

Roman Blinds are a kind of pull-up 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 you can combine Roman blinds and classic curtains 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.

Even if it doesn't fit into the interior too 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.

For a hall in Japanese or ecological style, 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.

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.

Austrian Curtains

Austrian Curtains is the only roller blind 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.

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 naïve Peisan character is best suited to classic rustic styles:

The shading created by such fabrics 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.

The 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.

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.

Kisei or curtains of thread

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 curtains of the thread 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.

The word muslin hides a huge number of very different in color and texture curtains, 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.

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 a few of them:

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

Designer's advice on choosing curtains

  1. 1 Curtains for the hall can be of any model, the main thing is that they are in harmony 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.
  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.
  7. 7 Large 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. And if, while decorating other premises, we first of all try to make them comfortable, then the hall, by its status, simply must be fashionable and beautiful. The possibilities of modern curtains in this regard are endless. You can always find among them a beautiful, practical and appropriate model for the interior.

Curtains for the living room - 100 photos of the most fashionable design novelties

> Living room design > Curtains in the living room - what is in fashion now? 100 photos of design options!

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.

Content of the article:

Curtains should be chosen based on the overall style of the room

Modern styling is a combination of other styles such as minimalism, hi-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 the curtains carry only a functional load, is distinguished by the absence of decorations, the 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 recently appeared in the arsenal of designers. 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 considered for their design:

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 located in front of the curtain and hiding 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