Choosingcurtainsfor your living room requires taking a variety of factors into consideration.
The most important one might come down to understanding what a curtain is in the first place.
In addition, its also usually unlined which means more light is able to filter through.
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Style And Design
The styles to consider for your living room curtains are many.
From single panels, to panel pairs, lined or unlinedand we havent even begun to mention header types.
Color And Pattern
First things first.
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Donaldson says youll want to check that the curtain color is complementary or harmonizes with the rooms palette.
When it comes to pattern, scale and size matter.
The size of the pattern should match the scale of the room and its furnishings, Donaldson says.
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Large patterns work well in spacious areas, while smaller patterns can add detail without overwhelming the space.
Keep in mind how your fabric choices need to fit in to your rooms aesthetic.
This works particularly well for coastal aesthetics or spaces where breeziness is what youre after.
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This can help inform nearly all decisions that need to be made in regard to your window coverings.
Testing Curtain Samples In The Room
More is more when it comes to curtain samples.
Scrunch it up as it would be if made into a panel and try it at different windows.
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In sunny living rooms, Donaldson suggests a lightweight fabric like cotton, linen, or a synthetic lookalike.
Leave your thicker fabrics for climates where youll need to insulate from cold.
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