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12 years ago

should curtains in the living rooms be light or dark color?

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O’Hara Interiors
12 years ago
Hello aprilefc,

Thank you for the question! The short answer is that curtains can be any color or shade of dark or light that you would like - keep them lighter if you'd like an airier and lighter feel to the room, or darker if you want more drama and impact.

Best of luck!

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