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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
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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