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65+ Curtain Ideas to Inspire Your Next Home Makeover

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Lemon Ombré

Read McKendree

While curtains are designed to keep light out, they can also accentuate it in the daytime too. Take this sunny bedroom in a Woodstock, New York, home with interiors by White Webb where the curtains—dip-dyed alpaca linen versions from Rosemary Hallgarten—frame the views outside.

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Luxurious Gold Valence

Simon Watson

If you’re looking for period drama, opt for a gorgeous draped valance and complementary Roman shade, as with this Midas-touched bedroom in (yes) a historic Italian tower.

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Height-Accentuating

Laure Joliet

This look, in a Tudor-style home sensitively reimagined by ELLE DECOR A-List designer Frances Merrill, could have easily gone over-the-top cottagecore. But funky silhouettes and neutral, floor-grazing curtains positioned high above the windows not only bring the look down to earth but flaunt those gorgeous timber ceilings.

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Complementary Patterns

Simon Upton

If you’re stuck with tiny windows, use curtains to create the illusion of size. Here, in a 16th-century painterly Parisian pad, designer Eric Allart selected a longer curtain in a Simrane floral (the same textile that appears on the headboard and bedding) to move the eye around the maximalist space.

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Floral and Traditional

Simon Watson

A full-blown valance look doesn’t need to be stuffy, as designer Veere Grenney proves in this cheery London townhouse. The antique furnishings and ruffles may lean traditional, but a 1960s Gaetano Sciolari pendant and an abstract artwork by Daniel Jacomet keep things contemporary and cool.

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Mint Green Curtains

Serena Eller

Leave it to textiles expert Caterina Fabrizio, the second-generation co-owner of her family’s textile house, Dedar, to know how to hang curtains where it counts. Here in her primary bedroom, the mint green shades have a fun, black-and-white striped backing and help to bring the green of the garden inside. Another word of advice? Swap out your fabrics seasonally, just as you might change your wardrobe. “The furniture stays and the fabrics and carpets change,” Fabrizio says.

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Striped Roman Shades

Pär Bengtsson

These striped Roman shades in a brand new Houston residence designed by Elizabeth Young add visual zip to an otherwise all-white room. Follow suit if you live in a rental or aren’t ready to commit to patterned wallpaper—and zhuzh up with fun furnishings and accessories, of course!

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Sunny Floor-Grazing Curtains

Dustin Halleck

If your home is blessed with an abundance of natural light, embrace it! Design duo Brockschmidt & Coleman were entranced by the Southern sunshine that seeped into author Walter Isaacson’s New Orleans abode, so painted the dining room walls in Farrow & Ball’s Hound Lemon and selected sweeping curtains to match.

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Gauzy and Casual Curtains

David Land

If you love enveloping rooms in a deep paint color, lighten things up with lighter-than-air drapes. Here, in a Brooklyn apartment designed by Danielle Fennoy, eggplant-colored walls are contrasted by gauzy, crinkled curtains. Elliott the cat approves!

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Arts and Crafts–Inspired

Douglas Friedman

This snug family room in a Sonoma, California, estate designed by Ken Fulk is giving us just the right amount of cozy Arts and Crafts vibes with timber paneling, star-patterned terra-cotta floor tiles, and floral Pierre Frey window treatments.

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Sage and Striped

Jennifer Hughes

We’ll sprinkle sage over everything—including curtains! Here, two striped sage panels in landscape architect Thomas Woltz’s Virginia Victorian part over a fabulous French Directoire daybed.

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Tiny Checks

Douglas Friedman

In the media room of his New York City home, TV personality Thom Filicia dressed his windows in floor-length curtains patterned in the tiniest of gray-and-white checks, a move that—pro tip—not only gives the illusion of more generous windows, but also adds subtle texture to the largely neutral scheme.

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Prettily Patterned Roman Shades

Pascal Chevallier

Leave it to a Dior executive to have shades that look like haute couture! In the breakfast room of her Paris flat, Mathilde Favier selected a floral fabric by the late, great French decorator Madeleine Castaing to inject feminine flair to a classic Roman shade.

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Gauzy Neutrals

Read McKendree

The views from this Pebble Beach, California, house are too good to be tampered with. So design firm Workshop/APD ensured that the curtains wouldn’t interfere. Follow suit by selecting a long, semi-sheer neutral for a laid-back vibe.

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Textured Roman Shades

Stephen Kent Johnson

For a rustic, layered look, opt for thick, textured fabrics, as designer Ryan Lawson did in this Connecticut Colonial. The natural fibers pair perfectly with the homeowners’ bohemian artworks and accessories.

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Geometric and Floor-Grazing

Mike Van Tassell

Designer Gail Davis used subtly patterned, floor-length curtains to create the illusion of height in this New Jersey home office. The diminutive green print, meanwhile, works to draw the eye outside.

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A Touch of the Tropics

Douglas Friedman

No one uses pattern quite like Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Here in this dreamy Maui home, he worked to bring the lush tropical colors inside in both the window treatments and in the bed curtains, which are in a JAB Anstoetz fabric.

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Pistachio-Hued

Pierrick Verny

The unapologetically maximalist home of French lighting designer Marie-Lise Féry features plenty of unexpected color combos. We especially love how she used curtains in pistachio (a textile by Métaphores) and dusty pink (a Kvadrat fabric) hues to pick up the colors in the rest of the room.

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Boho Border

Amy Neunsinger

If all-over pattern isn’t quite your thing, take a cue from design duo Nickey Kehoe and opt for sweeping curtains with an ornate border, as seen here in star chef Suzanne Goin’s Los Angeles home. Pattern recognition alert: The curtains nod to the checked edging on the lampshade.

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Rust-Colored Velvet

Yves Drieghe

Antiques dealer and designer Jean-Philippe Demeyer called a medieval hunting lodge home. So it’s no surprise that the windows also featured details fit for an aristocrat, like these sumptuous rust-colored draperies. But if you choose to go heavy, make sure you lighten the mood with bright furnishings.

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All-Over Pattern

Haris Kenjar

Can clashing patterns on your furniture and windows actually work? Yes, according to Heidi Caillier, who selected an abundance of bold prints in this Fox Island home outside Seattle. The trick is balancing scales and patterns, as with the large floral Scalamandré print on the sofa and the smaller, geometric Katie Lee fabric on the window treatments.

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Peachy-Keen Sheers

Thomas Loof

Another fun idea: Choose curtains that are a tint or two lighter than your walls, as Summer Thornton did in this Chicago home. Note that the cashmere curtains’ lower trim picks up the exact color of the de Gournay damask wallcovering.

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Stripes Galore

Douglas Friedman

This 1920s Palm Beach villa has a flamboyant history (it used to belong to a duped countess) and flamboyant interiors to match, ever since interior designer Mark D. Sikes overhauled it. Also matching? The furnishings, walls, and window treatments, all in a Fermoie stripe. Do it if you dare!

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Flipped Prints

Isabel Parra

For a home in the Hamptons, up-and-coming designer Remy Renzullo looked to the decorating greats of the 20th century (think Billy Baldwin and Sister Parish) and his own childhood home. Here, in a bedroom, he played with a French ​​Provençal fabric, upholstering the bed and curtains in a dark blue pattern and covering the walls in its reverse.

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Farmhouse Sweet

Mikkel Vang

Not all curtains need to be dramatic or floor-grazing. Here in the guest bedroom of a New York farmhouse, designer Virginia Tupker hung mid-length drapes. Their length creates a perfect sight line across the room, and their pattern—a Les Indiennes cotton—introduces just the right amount of country-chic sweet.

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Lush Botanical Print

Ricardo Labougle

There are patterns aplenty in this Paris apartment designed by Lorenzo Castillo. To keep things classy, not clashy, the designer selected prints in the same teal, red, and cream colors, as with the GP & J Baker linen curtains. Follow suit to pull off a similarly elegant look.

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Buttery Yellow

Jennifer Hughes

At first blush, Darryl Carter’s 1913 Washington, D. C., townhouse appears to be largely neutral. But the designer relied on subtle, citrus-hued textiles to bring in a ray of warmth, as he did with the floor-length butter-yellow curtains.

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Opulent Florals

Mikkel Vang

Designer Nathan Turner liberally applied Nicholas Herbert’s floral Coromandel cotton to the walls and windows of this New York pied-à-terre to bring lightness to the room’s heavy, dark wood furnishings. After all, you can never have too much of a good thing.

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Midas-Touched

Stephen Kent Johnson

You might think that floor-length curtains work best in a bedroom or a formal sitting room, but New York designer Tatyana Miron Ahlers shows that they can work in a kitchen too. Here, in her Manhattan apartment, she hung up golden draperies to complement cinnamon-colored banquettes and the multicolored flecks in the terrazzo flooring.

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Regal Roman

Paul Costello

In her New Orleans home, the late author and hostess-with-the-mostest Julia Reed worked with designers Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman to create a space that nodded to tradition, but that was filled with her own flourishes. To give the living room that classic, timeless feel, she selected shades in a sunny Pierre Frey stripe.

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Variegated Valence

Miguel Flores-Vianna

Ava Gardner once lived in this Madrid apartment, and designer Isabel López-Quesada ensured that the place kept the “earthiness” that once attracted the Hollywood starlet to the Spanish city—but with a hearty dose of glamour. Here in the bedroom, López-Quesada worked with a white base, but added panache with a matching curtain and valance in a Brunschwig & Fils fabric.

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Organic Materials

Richard Foulser

Interior designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent used rolled seagrass rugs as shades for the windows of their Montauk retreat, which is filled with design details influenced by their trips to Portugal, Mexico, and Peru.

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Pattern on Pattern

Michael Mundy

Yes, you can mix and match patterns when decorating a room. This living room in a Beverly Hills home designed by Michael S. Smith is a gorgeous example of deploying floral and nature-filled prints on both furniture and the walls, topped off by the patterned curtains in a Namay Samay fabric.

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Sandy Hues

Ricardo Labougle

In a beach house on the coast of Uruguay, the earthy wall color was inspired by a bottle of sand from Petra, Jordan, and is complemented perfectly by the off-white curtains.

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An Extension of the Walls

Julie Soefer

Interior designer Marie Flanigan chose to hang these curtains in a Houston family’s home as if they were coming out of the ceiling—all the better to frame the windows rather than block them.

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Horizontal Stripes

Douglas Friedman

These ceiling-height curtains with horizontal stripes add a shot of flair in the otherwise all-white living room of an art collector’s Palm Beach home.

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Earth Tones

Stephan Julliard

The pops of color of the sofa and pillows are the main focus of this living room in a London flat by designer Nebihe Cihan—everything else, including the curtains, acts as a neutral backdrop.

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Blinds and Curtains

Eric Piasecki

In a Fifth Avenue triplex in Manhattan, the living room is wrapped by windows, so blinds were a necessity. Designer Katie Ridder also added curtains of a Pierre Frey fabric for a more unique and decorative touch.

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Sheer White

Marili Forastieri

In the living room of a Long Island, New York, beach house designed by Rodney Lawrence, the eye is drawn directly to the ceiling, which was inspired by the mural in Grand Central Terminal. White curtains were the way to go here, so as not to take away from the mural.

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Block of Red

Reid Rolls

Floor-to-ceiling curtains complement the red accents placed throughout the composition of this Cincinnati living room. They also pair perfectly with the adjacent Mondrian-inspired Porter Teleo wallcovering.

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Creamy Neutral Canvas

William Waldron

ED A-Lister Nicole Fuller used a cream Dedar fabric for window treatments to create a monochromatic canvas so bright, accent pieces can pop in this Greenwich Village townhouse. The striped curtains also add subtle and sophisticated texture.

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A Floor-Length Roman Shade

Lisa Romerein

A sheer striped window treatment is used to add privacy and create a tailored look in this Bel Air, California, office. While the shade is structured, the lightweight fabric feels relaxed as it filters the sun without completely blocking it.

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Blue Trim

Simon Upton

Blue trim detail on the curtains adds structure to this abstract art–filled living room. The striped border also creates a decorative frame for the windows.

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Deep Blue

Andrew Boyd

Just because you have a statement wall doesn’t mean you can’t have vibrant curtains as well. In this blue living room, the almost matching curtains complement the already bold space, adding a textural element for depth.

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Fruit-Inspired

Alec Hemer

These bright curtains channel our favorite summer fruits, adding to the quirky and vibrant decor of the space. The curtains are made from a thicker fabric, which is ideal if you’re looking to darken the space or cool it down.

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Almost Matching

William Abranowicz

In actress Minnie Driver’s Hollywood home, the living room has a generous dose of vintage fabrics and patterns. The curtains and the shades come in complementary colors and patterns, which add a dynamic twist without overwhelming the already pattern-filled room. While the shades are heavy and designed to block sunlight, the curtains remain sheer and airy.

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Soft Palette

Sasha Bikoff Interior Design

When decorating a home, designer Sasha Bikoff looks to nature to create softer palettes. “If you revert back to nature and see how all those colors work together organically, you can easily apply them to a space as well,” she notes. This Impressionist-style living room is light and whimsical, just like a garden.

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Stormy Shades

Giorgio Possenti

This moody Russian living room uses minimal color and maximum pattern to achieve a dark, modern vibe. The curtains are made with rich, silky fabrics, with a pattern that accents the small touches of ornate decor.

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Luminous Golden Curtains

Pascal Chevallier

In the library of a Parisian home, the sofa is upholstered in a cotton damask, the armchair is covered in a silk velvet, and the slipper chair is based on a Mongiardino design; the desk is Louis XV, the chandelier is Louis XIV, and the 19th-century rug is Persian.

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Blue-and-Cream Patterns

James Merrell

In a Long Island, New York, home, the family room’s custom furnishings include a sofa upholstered in a Lee Jofa fabric, a tufted sofa in a Chapas Textiles weave, a leather ottoman, and a pair of armchairs covered in a Kravet linen blend; the 1950s cerused-oak side table and 19th-century copper lantern are French, the curtains are of a Home Couture fabric, and the wallpaper is by Phillip Jeffries.

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Accent Stripes

James Merrell

In an Ibiza, Spain, home, limestone floors covered in custom Spanish esparto rugs from Antonia Molina, walls in a sandy lime plaster, and a wood-beam ceiling set a rustic tone in the living room. Custom sofa by Atelier Tapissier Seigneur and curtains in a quilted Braquenié fabric; the Oeil cocktail table by Pierre Chapo is vintage, and the painting over the mantel is by Alex Katz.

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Blue Standout

John M. Hall

The dining room walls in designer Garance Aufaure’s Paris home are sheathed in a linen toile and hung with a collection of Moustiers ceramics. The custom curtains are of a blue linen.

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Matching with the Furniture

James Merrell

In the living room of a weekend home in Bridgehampton, New York, designed by Steven Gambrel, the custom sofa is upholstered in a Mark Alexander fabric, and the same Arabel Fabrics linen is used for both the curtains and the armchair.

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Silky Look

Ricardo Labougle

Custom designs fill this vibrant London townhouse, including a sofa covered in a Donghia patterned velvet, another upholstered in a Le Manach silk velvet, and a round banquette, which is topped with a 1940s French bronze sculpture. The curtains are of a Jim Thompson silk, and the walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Cornforth White.

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Curtain Room Divider

William Abranowicz

In an industrialist San Francisco loft, a curtain is used to divide the living area, offering privacy and a simple design transition between the rooms. The bookcase is a custom design, the sculpture on the floor is Odalisque I by Manuel Neri, and the floors are polished concrete.

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Monochromatic

Simon Upton

In the master suite of an Upper East Side home, the curtains in this monochromatic blue room perfectly match the decor. The armchairs are a 1950s Gianfranco Frattini design, and the painting is by Friedrich Kunath.

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Red Striped

Simon Upton

In a historic English estate with modern accents, jovial red curtains of a Bennison fabric brighten the living room. The walls are painted in Tablecloth by Paint & Paper Library, and the artwork above the mantel is by Fred Ingrams.

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Airy Curtains

Richard Powers

The breathy, translucent beige curtains in this Palm Beach apartment echo the lucid nature of a nearby glass chair by Jacques Adnet and René Coulon. The 1970s Italian cocktail table is by Gae Aulenti, and the concrete wall plaques are by Radu Comsa.

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Tan and English

Ricardo Labougle

In the living room of a London townhouse, neutral curtains add a bout of English elegance to the space, which is furnished with a vintage sofa by Ico Parisi and Otto Schultz chairs covered in a Clarence House fabric. The light fixture is by Vilhelm Lauritzen.

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Quadrille

Eric Piasecki

In this Manhattan townhouse, curtains of a Quadrille fabric with just a touch of blue play off the bold turquoise walls, painted in C2 Paint Luxe in Bewilder. The sofa and club chair, both by Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, are covered in Holland & Sherry wools.

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Linen with a Pattern

Miguel Flores-Vianna

In designer Penny Morrison’s Welsh country home, the living room curtains are of a linen print by Penny Morrison Fabrics. The fuchsia tones echo the pink hues throughout the space without distracting from the rich green walls.

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Plaid

Simon Upton

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Effortless White

Joshua McHugh

In a Long Island bachelor pad that was updated to accommodate family life, airy white curtains in the living room are juxtaposed with leather club chairs based on postwar Scandinavian designs.

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Mustard Yellow

William Waldron

The mustard-yellow curtains in this New York City penthouse are of a Pindler linen; a quartet of mirrors hang over a Louis XVI mantel.

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Neat Blue

Björn Wallander

A foyer opens to a blue-tinted living room, which features crisp blue curtains, in this Oakland, California, home. The walls are painted in White Dove and the ceiling in Stone Brown, both by Benjamin Moore.

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Creamy White

Björn Wallner

White-and-gray curtains blend seamlessly into this Upper East Side apartment that gives old-school decorating an all-white makeover. The white chandelier is in the style of Diego Giacometti, and the rustic Chinese-style chairs surround a marble table from R. E. Steel Antiques.

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Our modern curtain ideas show how curtains can be used to transform a room and design scheme with color, character and elegant contemporary style.

Curtain ideas are one of the most popular window treatment ideas for the home, seen as an essential feature by many. When planning the curtains for an interior design, of course there are many practical features that need to be considered, such as the type of curtain and how to measure for curtains. However, choosing curtains should also be a fun and creative process where you can explore beautiful texture, pattern, color and exciting modern curtain design.

Curtains are an important part of a room, and your choices should be well-thought out and carefully planned - they can really make or break a scheme. Many modern curtain ideas focus on creating an element of contrast in a space, extending a color palette for a more immersive look, and adding depth and inviting texture to a space.

Modern curtain ideas

From beautiful abstract patterns to more serene and simple looks, we have curated an inspiring collection of modern curtain ideas that can add impact, style and a unique design feature to your home.

1. Embrace a colorful, geometric pattern

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This living room is a beautiful example of mixing bold colors, striking shapes and contrasting textures to establish an elegant, modernist look.

The Centaure patterned curtains by Pierre Frey , inspired by shapes and colors of the Constructivism art movement, are defined by an eye-catching, geometric blue and yellow print. Adding unique, vivid visual interest to the space, the contrasting color combination is further enhanced by the blue rug, yellow coffee table and scatter cushions.

Creating a colorful presence in the room, you can get lost in the curtains' intriguing, graphic modern pattern, just like a work of art or wall-hanging, with this design establishing a stylish focal point in the space - a great look for living room curtain ideas.

2. Keep it cool and contemporary with gray

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A color that has proved itself to be one of the most popular choices for decorating in the modern home, gray room ideas can create a cool and contemporary feel.

As shown in this living room, designed by Ginny Macdonald Design , the gray curtains work with the eye-catching, gray painted ceiling trim to enhance the modern look, defined by a soothing, neutral color palette. 

Macdonald states of the curtains, 'we were thrilled to be able to work with Holland and Sherry to have custom embroidered sheer panels made for the windows in this family living room'.

The gray curtains' subtle pattern adds an elegant, decorative touch to the overall masculine, minimalist design.

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As the popular saying goes, sometimes less is more, and no matter your style, you cannot go wrong with a block color curtain design.

In this modern bedroom, defined by striking, contemporary color palette, the bright green, velvet curtain works well to establish a stylish contrast with the blue painted walls, patterned headboard and bedding, with the pink accents uniting the scheme as one. 

The simple, block color curtain design works to maximum effect to add tactile texture as well as a bold colorful statement in this inviting bedroom space.

4. Use an uplifting color palette

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Colorful room ideas are renowned to make us feel more happy, and choosing to be more adventurous with your curtain color palettes can help to make a room feel more personal, unique and joyous.

In this bedroom, the white painted, paneled wooden walls allow for the curtains, patterned headboard, and colorful accessories to truly take center stage.

The curtains are defined by a dark pink, diagonal striped pattern, with a contrasting yellow trim, and work with the other colorful elements in the space to establish a playful and uplifting atmosphere - a fun option for bedroom curtain ideas.

Decorating with stripes has always been popular in interiors both classic and contemporary, with this diagonal striped curtain design a great option for a more modern striped look.

5. Make and impact with an ombré look

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An ombré curtain design can add a beautiful blend of colors to a space. As shown in this modern dining room, the Ombré Sunset Curtains, designed by Clarissa Hulse for Curtains 2 Go , are defined by her signature watercolor style. 

Starting with a deep purple at the bottom, moving through to red, pink and orange, this palette of vibrant colors creates a warming and inviting atmosphere. The white used then adds balance to the design, with the curtains a great choice for both bold and more simple interior designs.

These curtains set the scene for the rest of the room, with the furniture, lighting and accessories chosen in the same palette of rich, sunset inspired tones, establishing a colorful space that feels cozy and unique. 

A beautiful design that will impress your guests for dining room curtain ideas.

6. Create a serene sanctuary with sheer curtains

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Sheer curtains are utterly timeless; creating a soft, floaty look full of movement that feels relaxed and elegant – they are also a great option if you do not want to completely block out the light from your window. 

Design director at Villa Nova Hayley McAfee states, 'a sheer curtain never goes out of style, these can work in any type of home, whether traditional or modern. Furthermore, they are the perfect partner, when paired with heavier drapes they can easily create an interior that has a refined, soft look. You may want to replace a sheer curtain to a heavier weight fabric for practical reasons during the winter months, but this is down to personal preference. '

In this tranquil white bedroom, the softness of the white sheer curtains enhances the calming sleep space, creating a light and airy feel that is restful and full of inviting natural light.

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'Rather than acting as the final finishing touch, many modern curtain designs act as the central focal point in a room, capturing the gaze with striking visual interest through unique patterns, prints and color combinations,' says Homes & Gardens editor in chief, Lucy Searle.

In this living room, a calming design where natural materials and grounding color palettes unite with more modern geometric forms, the bespoke patchwork curtains from Marram are made from naturally-dyed, antique French linen and upcycled cotton, a wonderfully sustainable choice that enhances the overall organic look and feel in the room.

Like a beautiful piece of modern art, the abstract printed design frames the tall windows and enhances the use of contrasting shapes and materials throughout the space.

8. Keep things sleek and sophisticated

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'Whether you have tall windows in a larger space, or more traditional, compact designs in a cozy cottage, a pleated curtain can establish a sleek and sophisticated look, adding a sense of structure, neatness and formality to a space,' says Jennifer Ebert, Homes & Gardens' digital editor.

In this stylish living room, the old is united with the new, as the traditional building is refreshed with a modern and minimalist interior design. The tall, pleated gray curtains from Mark Alexander at Villa Nova, not only enhance the height of the tall windows, but add a comforting element of softness to the overall industrial decor style.

Featuring a subtle geometric print, this curtain design shows that modern curtain ideas do not always have to be big, bright and bold, rather, many spaces benefit from a more refined, understated look.

9. Unite clashing patterns and styles for a maximalist look

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Embracing a 'more is more' approach and turning to maximalist decor ideas can create a design bursting with character and personal style.

Using your curtains to create contrast and uniting clashing prints and patterns can make a space feel more interesting, refreshing and modern. 

In this cozy corner of a living room, the Vixen wallpaper and matching Csardas curtains and cushion by Mind The Gap , establish an exuberant, elegant contrast. The different patterns and styles of print come together to create a unique design that is rich with color and texture, establishing a unique and vibrant atmosphere in the space.

10. Be bold with black curtains

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A tricky design to get right, many of us are quite cautious when it comes to decorating with black and black room ideas, as you do not want a room that feels too overwhelming or oppressing.

However, when done in the right way, a beautiful black room can feel luxuriously elegant, cocooning and contemporary - plus, black goes with almost every color on the color wheel, making it a hugely versatile choice.

In this small media room, designed by Genna Margolis of Shapeside design, she states of the space, 'we really weren’t sure what to do with this room at first, it was so dark and got very little light, this led us to the idea to lean into the darkness and do a dark room that would be used for media.'

The black curtains work with the black painted walls and sofa to create a snug and cozy space that is perfect for relaxing in front of the TV. 

Black curtains definitely make a statement and are certainly not for everyone, but they can work well in bedrooms and family tv rooms.

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Using more than one curtain can be great for both practical and decorative reasons. Whether you want to pair sheer curtains with a blackout material, or simply want to unite different colors and patterns, there are many options to choose from.

In this colorful girl's bedroom, by Kate Guinness Design , the vivid Rick Rack fabric by Kit Kemp has been used as the leading edge for the curtains, with the cream set adding a balance and instilling a sense of calm and neutrality.

The use of multiple curtains can only create an elevated feeling of texture and softness in the space, but they can be used to create a layered design with a mix of colors, patterns and styles.

12. Modern curtain ideas are not just for windows

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When we think of curtains, many of us will automatically think of window treatments and ways we can enhance these features with beautiful fabric and design, however, modern curtain ideas can be used across the home for both aesthetics and to improve the functionality of a space. 

Whether you want to use a curtain as a room divider in a open-plan space, or create a dramatic design feature with a walled curtain, like in the beautiful blue room above, modern curtain ideas don't just have to be for your windows - and it gives you a chance to be more creative and experimental with your fabrics.  

How do you make curtains look modern?

There are many ways you can make curtains look modern. As we have explored in this piece, curtains should be seen as a key decorating tool in a room, a chance to enhance a space with beautiful pattern, color and texture. 

Embracing more impactful curtain designs can create a striking focal point and modern design feature in a room, and working with multiple textures and types of curtain can create an elegant, layered design that can make a space feel more inviting and cozy.

Hayley McAfee states, 'one of the main fabric trends for curtains I see is patterned and motifs. Curtains are becoming a center piece for the room, as such, there is a willingness to go bolder with the fabric choice.

Alternatively combining natural textures to create a soft, ‘cocooned’ feel is also proving popular. This can be created by having a heavier blind with floaty curtains of even by adding a border to the bottom section of the curtains in a different texture, so for example a pair of linen drapes with a border of velvet. '

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The implementation of creative ideas is immediately visible in the design of curtains. Curtains in a modern interior are usually a bright color scheme in a house or apartment. Most often, minimalism is chosen in the design of rooms, but even in this case there are many options and beautiful details.

Contents

  1. Modern Curtain Shapes
  2. Fabric Choices
  3. Fashion Trends 2022
  4. Curtain Choices for Different Rooms
  5. Modern curtain ideas 2022
  6. Types of rooms
  7. 125 photos of modern curtains in the interior

The shape of modern curtains

Curtain shapes are different:

Fabric selection

We offer a wide variety of curtain materials: cotton, velvet, muslin or voile. Light organza, silk, linen, exotic bamboo. nine0003

Natural materials are much better. Fabric for curtains should be with an asymmetrical pattern and small details.

The color of the curtains depends on the furnishings of the house and its purpose. Then you can focus on the fashion of 2022. Experts recommend purple, lilac, olive or lilac colors for this style.

When choosing curtains for the room where you are going to be during the day, you should choose light and light fabrics. If you will be in the room in the evenings, then you should use curtains made of thick fabrics and calm colors. nine0003

These include sky, sea, turquoise and all shades of grey. You can use fabrics with different patterns, checks or stripes.

Fashion trends 2022

Consider the modern design of curtains 2022:

1. Classical rectangular curtains with various decorations (inserts). A good combination with curtains and all kinds of lambrequins.

2. Roller blinds are used for small rooms or offices. They are not demanding in care, do not wrinkle, do not change color. You can change their length by adjusting the flow of light. nine0003

3. French curtains are folded horizontally, uniform in color with sewn-in scallops. Batiste, satin or organza, silk is great for them. They can also be raised.

4. Roman curtains in sheer fabrics, the bottom is elegantly gathered with ribbons in the center or in two places, can be decorated with beads. A new direction is two-layer Roman blinds, the upper curtain is multi-colored, the lower one is light-colored.

5. Japanese curtains are a small rectangle of material in width. Weighting agents are sewn at the bottom to level the canvas. Colors can be both solid and bright. nine0003

6. Filament curtains are the best way to let light into the room. They can be decorated with colored or plain beads, pebbles, etc. They can be collected in a bundle and tied with a garter. You can make different lengths of stripes.

Photos of modern curtains allow you to get acquainted with different styles and colors in the catalog or online.

Choice of curtains for different rooms

In the bedroom it is better to choose classic or Roman curtains made of dense materials for a sound sleep. You can complement them with curtains or filament curtains. nine0003

In the children's room you should pick up curtains with cheerful bright drawings from cartoons, but know when to stop.

Modern short or roman blinds fit perfectly in the kitchen. Do not use heavy fabrics and drapery, choose light fabrics.

In the hall, you can apply more imagination, take into account the overall interior, furniture and size of the room. Suitable classic, French style, you can harmoniously combine different ideas. nine0003

Modern Curtain Ideas 2022

Designers come up with many original ideas every year. But there are fixed rules. For example, for an expensive material, use a lightweight design.

Recommended combinations:

Types of premises

Curtains are not accentuated in shopping centers, attention should be on the product.

In restaurants, pubs and cafes curtains should be combined with the overall interior. Italian curtains or high-tech are perfect. nine0003

Cottages (dachas) often follow fashion trends.

Windows are decorated in hotels, like in houses, for coziness and comfort.

Beauty salons can afford any experiment.

For offices, motorized roller blinds, pleated blinds or day/night are more practical.

In places where many people gather, all curtains must be treated with dust repellents and a fire retardant solution. nine0002

 

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Modern curtain design: trends, types

Windows in the apartment look bare and dull without textile decoration. Not to mention that everyone strives to look into them if the apartment is located on the first or second floors. Curtains are the finishing touch that is necessary in any style of interior design. nine0003

The modern design of the curtains is designed to emphasize style without forgetting about functionality, as a result, the bedroom invites you to relax, and the living room becomes cozy. Designers are moving away from the traditional combination of “daytime” tulle and thick night curtains, sometimes offering completely non-standard solutions.

Curtains play an important role in interior design

Curtains are an essential interior accessory

Without curtains, windows look ugly and dull

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Modern trends in window design

Classics are always in fashion, but modern trends are conciseness, simplicity, democracy. Often designers generally leave windows open, and this is typical not only for the loft style, which does not accept textiles on windows. A lot of daylight penetrating through the glass into the room is good, not always appropriate. For example, you can’t do without curtains in a bedroom: bright sunlight can cause discomfort and interfere with proper rest. nine0003

Residential designs, even classical ones, follow modern trends, which are characterized by:

Splendor, splendor of window decoration is not in honor now: the cost of fabrics, not magnificent frills, will tell about the status and prosperity of homeowners.

However, such modesty does not suit some styles at all. The oriental interior is complemented by bright, multi-layered window curtains made of expensive textured fabrics. In such an interior, textiles play a key role, and one cannot do without the magnificent decoration of the window opening. nine0003

Roman blinds are gaining popularity now

Curtains must be beautiful and practical

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Despite the fickleness of fashion, the main types of curtains are still popular today:

The design of curtains can change, just like fabrics, but the basic principle of execution remains the same. nine0003

Curtains must be combined with the interior

Properly selected curtains are the key to a beautiful room design

Finding curtains for a particular design is easy

See also Curtains for the bedroom: photos and which ones are better to choose in 2022

They are characterized by:

As a rule, classical curtains for windows are symmetrical curtains, fixed on the curtains and moved apart on two sides, picked up on both sides. In the upper part they are complemented by a lambrequin. Canvases can be simple: the effect is achieved by:

Classics does not tolerate simplicity, excessive courage and original solutions, violation of traditions.

Classic curtains are best suited for a living room, bedroom, hall, decorated in this or any historical style.

These curtains are best suited for the living room

Classic curtains are characterized by the presence of decorative elements

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French curtains

This window design is pompous and elegant, which is not suitable for every interior. In modern minimalist interiors, such curtains will look pretentious and funny. Their purpose is to emphasize the luxury of decoration, prosperity and wealth.

French curtains are made of a special fabric - soft and elastic, so that the horizontal folds on the curtain lie in a smooth wave. They are aesthetic in themselves and do not require additional decor, however, the appearance of the curtains will depend on the fabric used in the tailoring. nine0003

So, for example, French curtains made of transparent fabric replace tulle and can be complemented with thick panels and lambrequin in a classic style. This combination will only emphasize the elegance and luxury of the interior, but is also suitable only for spacious rooms with high ceilings.

French curtains in the interior look very rich and beautiful

French curtains are made of soft and elastic fabric

French curtains lush and elegant

French curtains can be completed with:

As a rule, they are made along the width of the opening and close it completely or go down to the floor. The chain mechanism can be used to raise the curtain. This is not a mandatory attribute of window decoration: the curtain can be stationary, not intended to be raised. For such curtains use organza, chiffon.

Depending on the purpose, the curtains can be draped over the entire height or only at the bottom. The latter are often used when decorating a bedroom, when a translucent organza is needed only to shade the room. They are combined with long, floor-length curtains made of dense fabric. nine0003

Kitchen windows are decorated with short draped canvases that allow them to be raised to the desired height. They are made from lightweight organza.

Drapes are used all the way to the floor

Depending on the purpose, the curtains can be draped over the entire height or only at the bottom

See alsoLambrequins for the hall - from A to Z

Roller blinds

This window decoration system is a flat sheet that closes the window opening, and if necessary, twists into a roll, allowing light to enter the room. nine0003

Roller blind features:

The advantage of this window decoration system is that the window is open during the day, so that the room is always bright. Roller blinds are a great option for a modern interior of a kitchen, a youth room, an office, however, they look harmonious in other rooms decorated in minimalist styles. nine0003

These curtains are more suitable for modern interiors

Such curtains look very unusual in the interior

Such curtains fit tightly to the glass and prevent drafts from entering the apartment

Roller blinds may have a different look. The most popular are presented in the table.

• Mini

Free hanging fabric that can be fixed to any window opening. In this case, it is not necessary to break the window profile: the driving mechanism (shaft), on which the fabric is wound, can be attached directly to the upper beam or even to the wall above the window. nine0003

• Cassette blinds

A frame is inserted into the window opening, the roll is hidden in its upper part - an aluminum case, the fabric web moves along the guides, which eliminates the possibility of its sagging. You can install the system only on plastic windows, depending on their type, choose a blind system - UNI 1 or UNI 2.

• Lovolight

Cassette blind option for large window openings. A decorative box is installed, it is possible to install a remote control. nine0003

• Day-Night

Double roller blinds, the design of which provides for the use of two types of fabric - differently transmitting daylight. You can open them from above or below, thereby adjusting the degree of illumination of the room.

Roller blinds look good in small rooms, among their advantages are those that there is no need to wash and iron them often. With the right choice of fabric, they do not shed and well transmit / retain bright sunlight. nine0003

Choose quality curtain materials

These curtains look good in small rooms

See also Tulle in the interior: types, tips, photos

Japanese curtains

The principle of this type of window decoration is a combination of maximum functionality, restraint and conciseness, inherent in the Japanese style of interior design in general, and external aesthetics. Japanese curtains are used for decoration:

The Japanese style does not accept internal walls, partitions in a living room, so such fabric sheets, attached to the ceiling, can become a means of zoning a room.

Such curtains are several straight sheets of fabric, the width of which can vary from 40 to 80 cm. They move freely along the cornice. A multi-layer cornice is mounted on a ceiling or wall, it is made of aluminum and has several rows for attaching curtains. Thanks to this, they can be moved, moved in different directions. nine0003

Recently, this type of window decoration has become popular, it is used for living rooms and bedrooms, study rooms, offices, youth and children's rooms. Due to the fact that no wrinkles are formed on the fabric, there is no place for dust to collect, therefore frequent washing and cleaning of the linen is excluded.

To make the canvas hang evenly, fabrics can be both dense and light, translucent. Weighting agents are installed in the lower part for their even location. A simple installation design does not require the involvement of specialists, but such curtains will create an attractive modern interior. nine0003

Recently, this type of window decoration has become popular

Japanese multilayer curtains. They can be moved in different directions

The principle of this type of window decoration is the combination of maximum functionality

See alsoDecor curtains - an essential element of the interior

Roman blinds

A variant of roller blinds that differs from simple fabric blinds by the presence of decorative horizontally arranged pleats on the fabric. This gives ample opportunities for their use in various interior styles. There are three types of Roman blinds:

Roman blinds are a great modern option for any interior. Even the most strict classical style can be “diluted” with such window decoration, the main thing is to choose the right fabric and type of curtains. Suitable tapestry, brocade, velvet fabrics. You can supplement them with organza, light transparent materials.

Roman blinds - a great modern option for any interior

Roman blinds are great for the kitchen

Roman blinds made of natural and mixed materials look impressive in modern interiors:

The choice of curtains for the interior is not an easy task, because they must be combined in style, color and look with the rest of the room's decoration.

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