John Copeland 
Match your curtains to the aesthetic and colour palette of your living room – pale cotton voile goes with lighter colours, while linen is cool to the eye and best for neutral tones.
For more solemn purposes, velvet drapes can add prestigious grandeur, while fabrics such as tulle can be both useful and attractive.
Material
Curtains do much more than just provide some living room functionality; placing curtains is a simple way to create a kind of focal point and visually transform a living room. Curtains can change the colour scheme, create privacy, and help unify a space with a rough colour palette or motif.
The right fabric can make a world of difference, from a dramatic statement for style to an extra softening for light to a cheerful shot of pattern while we let in the sunlight.
If you want more elegance and luxuriousness, the velvet curtains impart a sense of grandness while coordinating well with more traditional furnishings and dark colour schemes. Alternatively, if it’s for a casual living room, you can go with a stripe or gingham pattern which coordinates nicely with the warmth of its colour schemes.
Color
Whether or not they contribute to setting the scene for a quiet reading nook, they can completely define a room’s aesthetic and mood – whether you turn to warm greens to create a calming cocoon, or bolder shades such as red and oranges, which add drama and energy.
Pair your curtains with throw pillows, rugs and artwork that you already love, and blend similar colours in your wall colour and your window coverings for a sophisticated look. Or, if you want to get daring, mix and match your windows – they’ll be all the better for it!
If you aren’t up for making a bold design decision, printed or textured curtains can add interest without overwhelming your space. Even better, adding texture can provide privacy and insulation. This top-rated thermal set by Wayfair uses insulation material, and also adds a decorative, insulating layer of tulle.
Pattern
They can be dramatic or functional; floral or botanical-patterned drapes will add drama to your living room’s colour scheme while sheer curtains will dress up windows without being a distraction.
Tiebacks can make a real statement on curtain rings by adding swoop shapes or helping to hang panels. Combine fabrics with your scheme but some textures are so distinct they add variation as well.
For tall windows, full-length curtains work best for giving a sense of height; likewise, the wider the curtain width, the fuller each panel will look.
Length
Curtains are a significant element in the living room. They allow you to make the most of natural light and conceal certain parts of a living area. Choosing the right curtains is key to a balanced living space.
Although installing curtains that harmonise and blend in with connecting colours seems to softly unite a living space, my leaning tends towards curtains in bold and striking colours as they lend a livelier touch in the living space.
Think about fabric type and style when buying curtains as well; designers will often go for long floor-length drapes for a living room. If you prefer the look to be more tailored and structured, go for the curtains to hit just above moulding; for a more airy, romantic and softened effect, designers say you can go up to six inches of fabric with curtain puddle on the floor for an ‘unusual puddle effect’, using a thicker and softer fabric as well.
Grommets
Grommets are small pieces of metal used to reinforce the holes made by sewing machines when creating holes for banners and shower curtains to hang. They might look decorative but they are not: they are an essential part of preventing fraying and tearing that would occur when a hole is sewn and thread (or pole) goes through it.
Pattern are wonderful both to look at and to be shrouded by – from delicate florals to bolder geometrics. The zigzag pattern of Studio Peake’s curtains seems to ripple and squiggle, bringing visual texture and visual interest to their design for an eclectic home.
Besides full curtains, use tie backs to soften larger bay windows, which can make great tie backs!
