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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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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alvin Wayne
Choose black metalcurtain rodsto echo windows and accent chairs.
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