8 Curtain Designs To Instantly Refresh The Look Of Your Living Room

Probably the most basic, as well as the most in-demand are dimout curtains. These curtains can block 100% sunlight, making them a great pick for your bedroom and living room. People usually tend to pick solid colours when it comes to these so that they remain versatile and can be re-used with all types of aesthetics. For an extravagant look, you can opt for jewel tones, which are very trendy right now. In general, if a clean and neutral vibe is what you like, then dimout curtains are a no-brainer. That being said, you can find different opacities with different brands. We liked the look of these D'Decor curtains, which boast about being fire retardant as well. 

A cream palette is a popular choice to bring a sense of calmness and warmth to your room. We recommend this one for modern homes with high ceilings and symmetrical furniture to give the illusion of openness to the space and would also make the rest of the furniture stand out. This design idea is beautifully represented by Butter and Eggs Interiors in this design. If you're someone who opts for vibrant and unique home decor pieces then you should definitely go for this one. 

Silk curtains are perfect to add a little oomph for a regal aesthetic. In all honesty, silk is high-maintenance as it can only be dry-cleaned and is susceptible to sun damage, so it's better to layer it with another curtain. Nevertheless, it's a timeless fabric that adds an elegant touch to your living room. You can choose from mulberry, tasar, and muga, all of which fall beautifully. We especially love the dual tones like in the given picture, which complement the overall look of the earthy textured wall and sofa set. The opacity varies with the type of silk you opt for. We'd recommend silk organza as it drapes nicely and has a high opacity that ensures privacy. 

Textured metallics are perfect for a contemporary living space. They strike a balance between gaudy glitter and elegant sophistication. Not to forget, the slight shimmer tends to lightly reflect the light, brightening up any space. We'd suggest going for this design if your living room is full of gold, silver and brass tones.

Neutral textured sheers are a great design choice if you are looking for curtains that allow some light to come through. They come in all kinds of prints and patterns –floral, geometrical, abstract– and look super nice with windows that open to big front lawns or gorgeous views. This copperish colour sheer textured design is our absolute favourite; it looks super chic and has a beautiful fall.

This idea for decorating your windows has been around for years. If you have a lot of traditional furniture around like rattan and brass, and multiple big windows like in the picture above, then traditional bamboo blinds will enhance the look of your living room. The earthy colour lends warmth to the room without overpowering it.

Pro-tip: Check out 8 efficient ways to decorate your windows. 

As aforementioned, jewel tones are going to be all the craze in 2024, and if you own jewel-tone furniture then a curtain that would complement it the best, in our opinion, is one with bold floral patterns. It's bold and fun while still being a classic combination.

This floor-to-celing-striped curtain look with dual tones is a timeless design. We highly recommend this curtain design if you want to go with the vintage vibe. To enhance the overall vintage-ness of it all, we'd suggest going for slightly darker hues.

Check curtain designs for bedrooms here and a detailed guide on how to pick the right curtains for your home here.