Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer

Dining room curtains are both practical and decorative.

Check out these dining room curtain ideas in a range of styles for inspiration.

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dining room curtain ideas

Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo by Julie Soefer

In thismidcentury modern dining room, emerald green drapes contrast with pale pink walls for an eclectic look.

This is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to makeover your space.

Should You Hang Curtains in the Dining Room?

colorful patterned dining room curtain ideas

Mary Patton Design

Yes, you should hang curtains in the dining room to make it feel cozier and more inviting.

Striped Curtains

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Frame your dining room windows with bold striped curtains.

Choose horizontal black-and-white stripes for a classic look, or asymmetrical pink-and-blue curtains to complement aformal dining roomcolor palette.

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Velvet Drapes

Twelve 15 Design Studio

Add elegance to your dining room with velvet drapes.

Pair the multicolored design with solid colors on walls, trim, ceilings, and upholstered chairs.

They will filter glare and views without blocking light.

bold pink dining room curtains

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Country-Style Curtains

Studio Peake

Decorate an English country-style dining room with multicolored botanical-themed curtains.

Choose an airy and delicate pattern to complement upholstered chairs for a charming feel.

This will make both small and large dining rooms feel cozier.

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In this space, the French door curtains and Roman window shade are made from the same ivory fabric.

Types of Curtains

Modern curtains come in a number of styles that are easy to hang.

Look for grommet, rod pocket, or ring curtains with hooks.

blue dining room with patterned curtains

Lisa Gilmore Design/Amy Lamb of Native House Photography

These simple and charming window treatments will give yoursmall dining roomthe feel of a cozy cafe.

Choose a solid color similar to the walls to add texture while maintaining a streamlined look.

Hang them from a curved rod that hugs the shape of this coveted architectural feature.

matching dining room curtains and wallpaper ideas

Forbes + Masters

Layer with neutral white window shades to complement thecoastal color paletteand contrast with warm wood and woven accents.

Flanking windows with soft folds of fabric will create a more relaxed atmosphere without blocking light or views.

Modern Botanicals

Decorate a contemporary dining room with a wall of curtains in a modern botanical pattern.

sheer dining room curtain ideas

Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography

Pull an accent color from the curtains into seating upholstery or throw pillows for a coordinated look.

Ceiling-Height Curtains

Make your dining room ceilings look taller by hanging curtains at ceiling height.

This will draw the eye upward and create a more expansive feel.

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Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography

Should dining room curtains touch the floor?

Yes, dining room curtainsshould touch the floor.

Choose curtain panels to soften a wall of windows with a waterfront view.

patterned colorful curtains in traditional dining room

Studio Peake

Earth-Tone Curtains

Tone down bold botanical wallpaper with solid curtains in a contrasting shade.

Choose awarm earth tonelike burnt orange or rust to complement a leafy green wallpaper pattern.

Contrasting Curtains

Patterned curtains create contrast in a room with white walls.

neutral dining room curtain ideas

The Spruce /Christopher Lee Foto

Pair with pale blush walls and natural wood accents for an inviting feel.

The pattern will add subtle texture without being the first thing you notice when you walk into the room.

Checked Curtains

Checked curtains can veer country or elegant.

dining room with matching curtains and window shades

Mary Patton Design

This will add warmth to complement a modern orboho-style dining room.

Pair darker walls with lighter curtains to add contrast.

Farmhouse Dining Room Curtains

Complement a neutralmodern farmhouse dining roomwith simple white curtains.

french door curtains in dining room

Alvin Wayne

Choose black metalcurtain rodsto echo windows and accent chairs.

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pinch pleat curtains in dining room

Michelle Berwick Design

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wavy patterned dining room curtains

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dining room with fixed curtain panels flanking window

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White Sands

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modern dining room with gray and white curtains

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formal dining room floral curtain ideas

Ashley Montgomery Design

white dining room curtain ideas

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Margaret Wright

midcentury modern dining room curtain ideas

Mary Patton Design

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