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It's Curtains for You
For a fuss-free, inexpensive decor element that can be changed in an instant, think curtains for windows, walls and more
Houzz Contributor. I am a former magazine editor specializing in travel and design. I just completed my first remodel, turning my crumbling 1941 kitchen into a beauty of grays, whites and natural wood. If I could, I'd sleep on the countertop. That's how much I love it.
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I am a bit of a fabric fanatic, so loving curtains makes sense. But it's not just that; it's also that I am slightly afraid of more complicated window treatments. Fancy, layered drapes and flouncy taffeta balloon shades make me nervous.
I like the simple, vertical fall of a curtain. I like how easily they can be switched out and what a huge difference they can make in a room.
A curtain can be an architectural element as well as a design choice: useful, beautiful and relatively inexpensive. And they always make your ceilings look higher.
Here are 14 examples of curtains put to good use.
I like the simple, vertical fall of a curtain. I like how easily they can be switched out and what a huge difference they can make in a room.
A curtain can be an architectural element as well as a design choice: useful, beautiful and relatively inexpensive. And they always make your ceilings look higher.
Here are 14 examples of curtains put to good use.
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These bold horizontal stripes add weight and interest to seemingly bland architecture and low ceilings.
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Here the same curtains, while still dramatic, are just part of an eclectic jumble of patterns and colors. They also perfectly frame the bed.
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In a simple, modern room, patterned curtains can be the focal point. These add a light, cheerful feeling to this room.
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| These intricately patterned curtains add texture to the room but don't stand out dramatically. Lots of other colors and patterns absorb the eye. |
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Just because a room is more formal doesn't mean it needs complicated window treatments. These simple curtains are perfectly at home and add a little color to this buttoned-up living room.
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These bright pink numbers add a little drama to a child's space and create a nice linear contrast with the horizontal beds.
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Who needs an accent wall when you have accent curtains? These boldly pattered, bright red curtains match the sofa and the throw pillow, helping to establish the room's color scheme and save it from boring beige.
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Another richly textured curtain that is more than a window treatment; it is an integral piece of this room's design scheme.
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Outdoor curtains billow in the wind and add a touch of romance to even the simplest space. They can also do double duty by keeping bugs at bay.
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A window seat is wonderful enough, but with a curtain you can close yourself off from the world. I could hide in here with a good book for hours.
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Curtained-off reading nook, no window needed. Here, the curtain becomes architecture.
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| Curtains as architecture again. These establish a room within a room and add drama to the bed. |
| The curtain as art. This is here for no other reason than that it looks good, softens the hard edges of the architecture, and helps establish the color scheme. On second thought, this little curtain is working pretty hard. |
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| The curtain as door. When space is at a premium, curtains instead of closet doors can help. They have zero footprint and they can add color and texture where once there was none. More: How to Get Your Window Treatments Right Pretty and Money-Saving Window Treatments |
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Madison Modern Home The Yellow Cape Cod blog was the inspiration behind our DIY chevron curtains in this recent design project. We couldn't be more pleased with the results!
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Ideabook published on April 4, 2012.
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