If that were their only purpose, you could just opt for blinds instead.
Simplyhang your curtains as usualand add a valance on top.
Hang them all the way to the ceiling and extend them a few feet wider than the window.

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This same rule applies to hanging window curtains.
This is a great approach if you’re trying to avoid blocking natural light.
If you miss the feeling of leaning on a headboard, you might opt for a short one.

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Light-filtering curtains will mimic the look of awhimsical bed canopy.
A solid headboard creates a hard visual stop.
Don’t be afraid to extend your curtain panels about a foot behind your bed frame.

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Play With Pattern
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Fabric is a great way to introduce patterns into your bedroom.
you could opt for a pattern on your curtains and a solid-colorupholstered headboardor vice versa.

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