It’s subtle, but it comes down to style and function.
But while the terms curtains and drapes are commonly used interchangeably, they arent entirely the same thing.
Do you want it to feel formal or relaxed?

Alison Gootee; Styling: Page Mullins.
Do you want more or less privacy?
Do you want to keep the room bright or to block out light?
Consider how much privacy youd prefer for a space too.

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn, Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Credit:James Ransom

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling by Lindsey Ellis Beatty