by KELSEY CLARK
Braving the curtain aisle at your local home decor store isn’t for the faint of heart. There’s certainly an art to selecting the best curtains for your space.
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we recommend shopping with a particular decorative vision in mind. Ask yourself questions like, will my curtains actually need to obscure light in my space? Am I looking to add visual interest to my living room? Where do I plan to hang my window treatments?
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Find inspiration galore for styling your living room curtains and hatch a plan so your living room windows won’t be naked forever.
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With minimal upkeep required, this clean, simple style is a great option for people with kids, pets, or both.
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If you’re a minimalist at heart who relishes in bright, unobstructed light, look no further than white sheer curtains.
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Opt for subtly striped drapes to add a touch of dimension and texture to your space.
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Match your living room curtains to your wall color and finish off the look with a tonal sofa or chair.
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Note the other materials used in your space and select your window hardware to match.
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This simple touch creates visual contrast that draws the eye upward.
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Blackout curtains come in a variety of colors and can darken a room in an instant.
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Layer bright white curtains against a dark wall (or vice versa) to make your window treatments pop.
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Mount your living room curtains closer to the ceiling to create the illusion of height.
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Highlight an architectural feature by painting your trim in a darker shade & installing patterned Roman shades.
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Stick to a two to three-shade color palette in your living space and keep the curtains neutral to let in plenty of light.
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Give your living room a bohemian touch by layering rattan Roman shades under a classic white curtain.
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Section off your living room with drapery for an especially intimate gathering space.
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Infuse color into your space with tie dye’s slightly more subtle cousin, shibori.
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Add bohemian-inspired texture to your living room via macramé curtains.