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Whatever You Do, Designers Say to Absolutely Avoid These 3 Curtain Colors in Bedrooms
Because using the wrong color can impact sleep and overall relaxation — and no one wants that, ever
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Interior Designer-Approved 'Recipe' for Layering Window Treatments Is the Best Way to Block Bright Mornings Without Your Room Feeling Too Heavy
Turns out three is the magic number when it comes to expertly layering window treatments in your home
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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12 Style-Forward Pottery Barn Curtains That Are Sure to Impress — They Don't Call It Window 'Dressing' For No Reason
Dressing up your windows is like accessorizing your outfit, and here's why everyone knows and trusts Pottery Barn to do it
By Brigid Kennedy Last updated
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I Found the Very Best-Reviewed Blackout Curtains From Almost Every Shop on the High Street — These Are the Ones to Buy for Your Bedroom This Spring
I'm shopping for peak form and function, spring styles, and affordability — here's what I found
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Curtain Trends That Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — The Looks, Colors, and Finishes to Elevate Your Windows Furnishings This Year
From statement drapery to light-maximizing solutions, designers share the curtain trends that will make your windows 'wow'
By James Cunningham Published
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I Found These Thermal Linen Curtains That Look Like Summer, but Feel Like Winter — They're Light and Airy, but Keep Cold Drafts at Bay
And save up to 46% on your heating bills while you're at it
By Emma Breislin Published
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This Front Door Trick Will Help Keep Your Home Much Warmer This Winter, and Don't Worry, It Looks Super Stylish, Too
Ditch the drafts this season with thermal door curtains
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Wabi-Sabi Curtain Trend Makes Dressing Your Windows Look Way Less Intimidating — "It's About the Honesty of Materials"
The magic of adding a little fabric lies in the beauty of imperfections
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Could Changing the Color of Your Curtain be the Easiest Trick For Making Your Home Look and Feel Warmer This Winter? I Think So
The shortcut to year-round golden hour? Golden curtains, says this design trick
By Emma Breislin Published
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Should Curtains Cover Radiators? The Dilemma of Floor-Length Curtains vs Blocking Your Room's Heat Source, Solved
If you've opted for beautiful, long curtains, you might be fighting against your home's thermal efficiency, say the experts
By Maya Glantz Published
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This £8 Trick Will Make Your Curtains Look Like You've Spent a Lot of Money On Them, Even When You Haven't
The devil, my friends, is all in the details, and this hack can turn budget, off-the-shelf window treatments into something that looks way more expensive
By Emma Breislin Published
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Hillarys Just-Dropped Collaboration with William Morris Means There's Always a Good View Out Your Window
With patterns continuing to be embraced around the home in 2025, the collection couldn't have come at a better time
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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How to Hang Curtains the Way an Interior Designer Would — To Balance, Blur Lines, and Bring Impact to a Room
Curtains do more than just frame your view; they’re a powerful decorative element in any space (if you know how to hang them well)
By James Cunningham Published
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How to Decorate With Sheer Curtains Like a Designer — Ideas That Go Way Beyond Just Putting Them Up Over Your Windows
Sheer curtains aren't anything new, but how and where you use them is getting a much-needed upgrade
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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3 Rooms It Doesn't Make Sense to Put Blackout Window Treatments in, According to Designers — Especially at This Time of Year
There's a time for restful darkness, and there's a time for letting the light in; here's how to get it right
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Are Dark or Light Curtains Better for My Room? How to Answer This Question and Make the Right Choice Every Time
To settle the debate once and for all and weigh up the pros and cons, experts share the hard and fast rules they live by and when to bend them, too
By Becks Shepherd Published
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How to Mount Blinds Like an Interior Designer — 5 Tricks That Elevate This Window Dressing
According to those in the know, choosing the design of the blinds and color is just one half of the battle — discover the tips for fitting them that can make all the difference
By Becks Shepherd Published
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How Interior Designers (Secretly) Use Curtains to Make a Room Look Bigger
Turns out, curtains could be the most underrated design tool for creating an optical illusion in your home
By Oonagh Turner Published
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No More of These, Please — 4 Outdated Window Treatments Designers Don't Want to See You Using Anymore
Because windows deserve the same curated attention that the rest of the house receives
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Suddenly, Short Curtains Have Got My Attention in the 'Long vs Short Curtain' Debate
When it comes to curtains, a sharp design eye is required to make them feel intentional, not an afterthought
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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10 Contemporary Window Treatments for French Doors That Make the Most of the Classic Design Feature
Discover designers' favorite window treatments for French doors, whether you want to filter the light or make a design statement
By Emily Moorman Published
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How Wide Curtains Should *Technically* Be, and What Looks Best Aren't Always the Same — Here's How to Get the Latter
Curtain length isn't the only measurement to get right. The width of these window treatments can help you achieve a more luxurious look
By Becks Shepherd Published
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Turns Out, This Cool Two-Tone Curtain Trick Does Way More Than Just Look Good
It adds interest, grounds a scheme, and can even adjust room proportions — here's how designers recommend styling it
By Oonagh Turner Published
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With So Many Underwhelming Ones Out There, Here's Where You Should Buy Curtains If You've Got Good Taste
From John Lewis, to Sanderson and La Redoute — there is an array of brands you'll want to keep on your radar. Here are a few I'm currently loving.
By Faiza Saqib Published
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16 Different Styles of Curtains to Consider When Dressing Your Windows — Including Function, Fabric, and Fold
From different pleats to practicalities, our curated edit of the most elevated styles of curtains will help you choose with confidence
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Simple Curtain Hacks That Will Make Your Windows Look Expensive, but Don't Cost That Much More to Do
Elevate your curtains without breaking the bank with these clever ideas for making them more luxurious-looking
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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Should All Your Window Treatments Match? Here's How Designers Decide, and Make It Work Either Way
Matching window treatments throughout your home seems like the no-fail option, but the experts say that's not always the case
By Sarah Warwick Published
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My Friends Keep Asking Me If Curtain Tie-Backs Are Old-Fashioned — Here's How I Explain the Best Options for Windows in 2025
Curtain tie-backs have their uses, but are they cool enough for a modern home? I've got some thoughts, and so do the experts I asked about it
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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I Tried This Trick to Keep Breezy Curtains in Place When the Weather's Hot
Summer weather and no AC bring on a whole onslaught of new problems, but don't let your curtain placement be one of them — try this simple and affordable hack
By Olivia Wolfe Published
