Curtains take up a large amount of visual space, so it is important to carefully consider what kind of color and pattern you want. Consider the pattern and fabric of the furniture and the wall color of the room. Then, match or blend the curtains in with those major elements. Before committing to one particular curtain, get a swatch of the fabric and tape it up on the wall where you are thinking of mounting it.
When it comes to living room curtains, size matters. They should always be at least double the width of the window, even if you keep them open most of the time. It is also important that they are long enough. For a dramatic and elegant look, they can puddle on the floor, or for a more contemporary and clean look, they can barely s