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A Soft Wall of Pink Sheer Curtains Adds "Subtle Theatricality" to This Wes Anderson-Inspired Home Cinema — Here's How to Recreate the Look for £15The design element not only softens and soundproofs the space, but "allows the history of the bricks to remain visible beneath"
By Ellen Morris Published
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5 Rooms With Patterned Curtains That Prove Sticking With Plain Is Limiting Your Space's PotentialThey bring "personality and movement to a room, often feeling more expressive and curated than plain fabric"
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Are the Best Fabrics for Curtains? These Are the Ones Designers Rely on for the Most Design-Forward DrapesDiscover industry insiders' go-to textiles, along with expert tips to ensure your curtains are beautiful, practical, and fit for purpose
By Tessa Pearson Published
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7 Reasons You Should Actually Change Your Curtains for Spring — It's Extra Effort, Yes, but It's So Worth ItEmbrace the natural light and make your curtain fabric last longer with a seasonal switch up
By Tessa Pearson Published
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Whatever You Do, Designers Say to Absolutely Avoid These 3 Curtain Colors in BedroomsBecause 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 HeavyTurns 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 ReasonDressing 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 SpringI'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 YearFrom 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 BayAnd 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, TooDitch 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 SoThe 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, SolvedIf 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'tThe 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 WindowWith 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 RoomCurtains 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 WindowsSheer 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 YearThere'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 TimeTo 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 DressingAccording 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 BiggerTurns 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 AnymoreBecause 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' DebateWhen 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 FeatureDiscover 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 LatterCurtain 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 GoodIt 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 TasteFrom 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 FoldFrom different pleats to practicalities, our curated edit of the most elevated styles of curtains will help you choose with confidence
By Emily Moorman Published
