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.

Curtains behind bed

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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.

Curtains behind bed

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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.

Bed in front of window

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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.

blue curtains behind bed

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Sheer curtains behind bed

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curtains behind headboard

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blue curtain behind bed

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tall curtains behind bed

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Curtains behind bed

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Window behind bed

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bed in front of window

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kid bed in front of window

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Cream curtains behind bed

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king bed in front of curtains

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white curtains behind white bed

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Bed with headboard in front of curtains

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bed with curtains

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pink curtains behind bed

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