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Desiree Burns Interiors hung a full wall of ceiling-height sheers to give this open-concept living room a cohesive feel.
Pinch Pleat Curtains
Studio Peake
Pinch-pleat curtains will add an elegant feel to your living room windows.
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Studio Peake paired neutral curtains hung at ceiling height with bold yellow walls for a sophisticated look.
How high should I hang curtains?
Hanging curtains at ceiling height will create the perception that walls are taller by drawing the eye upward.
Desiree Burns Interiors
Louis Duncan-He Designs paired yellow and blue in this modern space.
Use clip-on curtain hook rings to pin the curtains in a variety of ways.
Red Velvet Curtains
Match the wall color to the drapes for a formal and traditional feel.
Studio Peake
Louis Duncan-He Designs paired solid gray curtains with adjustable blinds in this basement living room.
Kate Marker Interiors chose a soft neutral check pattern in this living room conversation area.
Grommet Curtains
Michelle Berwick Design
Grommet curtains have a clean modern look and are easy to hang.
Mary Patton Design/ Photo by Molly Culver
Whittney Parkinson Design chose natural woven shades that offer light control and privacy but disappear when not in use.
L-shaped fixed curtain panels soften and define the edges of the u-shaped seating area.
Caitlin Higgins for Emily Henderson Design chose a deep forest green shade for contrast with pale walls and furnishings.
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt
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Bold Check Pattern
Add interest to your window treatments with a bold checkered pattern.
Window Seat Curtains
Awindow seatis a bonus in any living room.
Desiree Burns Interiors
Studio Peake chose a subtle pattern to complement the mixed textiles in this cozy English living room.
Bow Window Curtains
Hang curtains from curved rods to follow the curves of traditional bow windows.
Desiree Burns Interiors hung the curtains at the bottom edge of traditional moldings in this Boston brownstone renovation.
Dekay and Tate Interiors
What color curtain rods should I use?
Create a seamless and low-contrast look by pairing white curtains with white rods.
This works just as well in a modern or traditional living room with crown moldings painted white.
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Sheer Beige Curtains
Sheer curtains don’t have to be white.
Louis Duncan-He Designs complemented tan wall paint with sheer beige curtains in this modern living room.
Striped Curtains
When mixing patterns, look for small similarities that will help them to meld.
Louis Duncan-He Designs
In this living room from Studio Peake, striped curtains mimic the edging on the rug.
Dip-Dyed Curtains
K+Co.
Living
Dip-dyed curtains will add a playful feel to your living room decor.
Lobster and Swan
Living chose white and shades of blue to match the coastal palette of this modern space.
Hanging sheers at ceiling height can help to camouflage small high basement windows without blocking natural light.
Angled Curtains
Hang curtains to make a room with angled windows feel more integrated.
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Graphic Curtains
Curtains in a graphic black-and-white pattern can add dimension to your living room.
Zigzag Patterned Curtains
In a maximalist living room, mix and match patterns with abandon.
Brown Curtains
Solid curtains in an earthy shade of brown will help to ground an all-white space.
Becca Interiors
Black-and-White Curtains
Mix high-gloss navy walls with white-and-black printed curtains for a stylish mix.
Tonal Living Room Curtains
Complement a tonal blue-green living room color palette with solid curtains.
Floral Curtains
K Shan Design
Add color to a neutral living room with colorful floral curtains.
Louis Duncan-He Designs/Eymeric Widling Photography
K Shan Design chose a semi-sheer fabric that allows light to filter through when the curtains are drawn.
Contrasting Curtains
Kate Marker Interiors
Pair light-colored curtains with dark wall paint for a high-contrast look.
Solid Navy Curtains
Use dark curtains to add contrast to a white-walled space.
Design byKate Marker Interiors/Emily Kennedy Photography
Earth-Tone Curtains
Earth-toned shades will give your living room a calming feel.
Yael Weiss Interiors used a warm neutral palette to give this New York City living room a relaxed atmosphere.
Middle-Tied Back Curtains
Arbor & Co. Casa Watkins Living paired buttercup yellow curtains with teal walls in this boho-style space.
Michelle Berwick Design
Choose a color scheme that works with the rest of your living room for a coordinated look.
The besttypes of living room curtainswill provide adequate privacy and light control while complementing your decor.
Curtains will add softness to a living room that will make it feel inviting.
Studio Peake
Blinds will help control natural light and add privacy when you need it.
Try layering both curtains and blinds to give yourself plenty of options.
Kate Marker Interiors/Emily Kennedy Photo
Whittney Parkinson Design
Caitlin Higgins forEmily Henderson Design/ Styled by Emily Bowser / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Mary Patton Design/ Photo by Molly Culver
Studio Peake
Kate Marker Interiors/Stoffer Photography
Studio Peake
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Studio Peake
Desiree Burns Interiors
Studio Peake
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Studio Peake
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
K+Co. Living
Design byEmilie Fournet Interiors/ Photo by Kasia Fiszer
Forbes + Masters
Alvin Wayne
Britt Design Studio
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Mary Patton Design/ Photo by Molly Culver
Studio Peake
Alvin Wayne
Forbes + Masters
Mary Patton Design/ Photo by Molly Culver
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
K Shan Design
Kate Marker Interiors
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Becca Interiors
Ursula Carmona ofHome Made By Carmona
Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer
Yael Weiss Interiors
Arbor & Co.
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Casa Watkins Living
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