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How to Clean Velvet Curtains — Because Call It High-Maintenance, but This Fabric Is Worth the Hard Work
Notice a stain on your velvet curtains? Here's what you need to do to get it out ASAP
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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This is Where Designer Pandora Taylor Buys Amazing Curtains — Inside Her Window Dressing Sourcebook
The designer divulges her go-to sources for curtains, blinds and more for Livingetc's Little Black Book
By Daisy Finch Published
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How to Clean Curtains Without Taking Them Down — Because That's Just Way Too Much Work
Despite your best efforts, curtains can get dirty pretty easily. But what can you do before you need to call in the professionals? Here's how to try spot-cleaning them
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How to Clean Sheer Curtains — Glam Up Your Dainty Drapes in Just 4 Simple Steps
Protect your sheers by using this professional step-by-step guide. You won't regret it!
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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I'm Putting Curtains Behind My Bed From Now On, and Here's 7 Ways to Do it
No window, no worries. This clever design idea adds instant softness and style to your space (and even scores points for functionality)
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Should Curtains Touch the Floor? The Golden Rule for Curtain Length That Will Flatter Your Room
The ideal length for curtains is nuanced, but there's some definitive guidelines to follow for certain looks, and tips for what to do if yours fall short
By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated
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How Can I Make My Curtains Warmer? 7 Expert Solutions That Are Stylish, Too
Keep your bills at an all-time low and your home's comfort at an all-time high with these curtain hacks
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Never Thought I'd Pick Plaid Curtains, But Here's 6 Cozy Sets I'm Eyeing Ahead of the Holidays
Plaid has its time and place, and that time is now. These six anything-but-fussy drapes will transform your space for the holidays — and they’re more affordable than you think
By Julia Demer Published
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16 Modern Pelmet Ideas That Prove This Traditional Design Element Is Definitely Still on Trend Today
Originally designed for more practical purposes, the pelmet has had a contemporary rebrand, is now used to add a decorative touch to your window dressings
By Emma Breislin Last updated
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How Do I Make My Curtains Darker? 5 Methods to Keep More Sunlight Out on Summer Mornings
If you're not a fan of morning peeking through your bedroom window bright and early, here are a few cost effective and tool-free ways you can make curtains blackout
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Are Blackout Curtains Good for You? Sleep Experts Put the Debate to Rest
Blackout curtains are an easy way to ensure you don't rise with the sun, but are they actually good for your sleep cycle? These experts break down the pros and cons
By Maya Glantz Published
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Should I Pick Curtains or Blinds? The Easy Way Designers Decide What's Right for a Room
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to curtains vs blinds — style, cost, durability are just some of the factors. We’ve taken on the professionals' perspectives to aim for the best outcome whatever room you're dressing
By Portia Carroll Published
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Pottery Barn Curtains Are Literally Ones I'd Buy — 'Perfectly Priced and in Such Perfect Materials, Too!'
Whether you're craving a sunlit sanctuary or a cozy retreat for well-deserved R&R, curtains aren't just window dressings — they make the mood. After scouring far and wide, it's clear: Pottery Barn curtains reign supreme
By Julia Demer Published
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Should Curtains and Carpet Match? Designers Give Their Verdict on This Design Rule
Is it a good idea to match curtains and carpet? Here's what designers have to say
By Casey Clark Published
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These Affordable Amazon Curtains are Going Viral — and You Can Get Them Custom Sized
My TikTok and Instagram feeds have been inundated with videos of these $65 curtains. I'm starting to think they're worth the hype...
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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How Can I Cover my Bathroom Windows Without Curtains? 5 Alternatives That Offer Privacy and Calm
If you're looking to cover your bathroom window without making use of a curtain, these might be the options for you
By Oonagh Turner Published
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6 New Ways Designers Are Using Curtains — Fill Awkward Corners, Soften Spaces, Create Privacy Zones
Designers are using curtains in ever more creative ways, bringing them into room to create elevated spaces that are zoned and luxe
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Designers Agree This is The Best Material for Bathroom Curtains — 'Perfectly Durable and Mold-Resistant,' Say Experts
If you’re planning on introducing curtains to the bathroom, experts suggest this material that has dimensional stability and retains the least moisture
By Aditi Sharma Published
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The "Scallop" Curtain Trend Will Make Your Home Feel More Romantic
We've long been in love with this trim detail, and with more retailers picking it up, it's now so easy to get the look
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Vanessa Hudgens' Retro-Style Curtains, and These Designers Have Given Them the Seal of Approval for 2024 Style
These geometric curtains might be controversial, but designers love them
By Devangi Sharma Published
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Are curtains good for minimalist homes? The rules minimalist interior designers live by when dressing windows
Are curtains the best window treatment for minimalist designs? We speak to the experts to find out
By Oonagh Turner Published
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5 finishing touches that will elevate your curtains and make them look a hundred times better
When styling your curtains, it's not just about the fabric, and the curtain hardware and accessories can seriously up your drapery game
By Oonagh Turner Published
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How to dress a window without curtains – alternative window treatments to frame your view
From blinds to shutters, these are our favorite ways to dress a window without using curtains
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This hack for your curtains will instantly make them look more expensive – and it evens work on ones from IKEA
It's an easy way to make your windows look expensively dressed
By Lilith Hudson Published
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What's the best fabric for curtains? This is the one type all the interior designers I asked love the most right now
When it comes to trends in curtains, there's one material that's favored by interior designers way above the rest
By Amy McArdle Published
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An easy add-on to your curtains makes rooms look expensive - designers explain
Designers are creating a new trend for curtain borders, reimagining them in contemporary colors and styles which make spaces feel more luxe
By Hebe Hatton Published
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How to hang curtains without drilling - easy renter-friendly ideas that won't damage your walls
No power tools required with these clever ideas for how to hang curtains without drilling, as shared by the experts in design
By Jacky Parker Published
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Do curtains belong in the kitchen? These experts have completely changed my perspective
Curtains are often overlooked for kitchens because of concerns over their durability but, as these experts showcase, there are ways to make drapes work
By Aditi Sharma Published
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Should curtains match your wall color? Designers come to a conclusion at last
Should curtains match your wall color? We find out if designers should go uniform or use curtains for clashing colors
By Oonagh Turner Published