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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
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Should curtains be lighter or darker than walls? Here are the rules designers live by
There are a few tips interior designers use when choosing whether to curtains should go lighter or darker than your walls
By Becks Shepherd Published
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How do you make curtains look fuller? The 5 things to do that'll make your window dressings look better
With a few clever tricks, there is a range of ways to make your curtains look fuller — here are the rules interior designers live by
By Becks Shepherd Published
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Switchbot Curtain Rod 2 review: automated curtains without the hefty price tag
Curtains that open with just a command but don't require a complete refit, thanks to Switchbot's handy device
By Caroline Preece Published
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How do you layer sheer and blackout curtains? The window dressing trick everyone should know
Expert advice on how to layer sheer and blackout curtains, from the type of drapes to choose to the right rod for the job
By Oonagh Turner Published
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How do you divide a room with curtains? Designers on embracing this 'soft architecture' trend
Using curtains to divide a room up has become a new design trend, helping to compromise between the beauty of open plan living with the functionality of separate spaces
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Smart curtains – 6 things you need to know about automating your window treatments
A new generation of smart curtains means automated window treatments are within reach for everyone. Here's what you need to know about them
By Hugh Metcalf Published