Curtains are an essential element in every home. They dress the windows, add warmth, and help regulate light and temperature. In this article, Beautiful Walls helps you choose the right curtains for your space.
Selecting curtains and getting it right is crucial for a well-decorated home. You not only need to consider the size of the window, the amount of light, and the fabric but also look for curtains that fit your decor and are as timeless as possible.
The fail-proof curtains? Linen curtains, of course, and also the combination of heavy drapes with sheer curtains are among the best options. It's best to opt for plain curtains; you'll tire less quickly than with patterned ones, and go for neutral and light tones. Leave the color for other elements in the house.
If you want to know which curtains won't go out of style in 2024, we'll reveal it to you below.
- LINEN CURTAINS WITH A LITTLE TRAIL
Linen curtains are always the best choice for dressing windows. Because of their texture, drape, presence... with linen curtains, you'll always get it right, and they never go out of style. Keep in mind that the heavier the fabric, the better the drape will be. However, the curtain will be less transparent, blocking more light. And you know, if you want them to look elegant, it's best to have them trailing about 15 cm on the floor.
- COMBINING SHEER CURTAINS AND THICKER CURTAINS
The curtain + sheer curtain duo is another timeless option. Reserve it for large windows and if you have plenty of space beside the window for the curtains. Ideally, you should combine thicker, heavier curtains with sheer curtains in a lighter tone. This way, you can have privacy and all the light you want by drawing the sheer curtains, and more darkness with the thicker curtains. Additionally, the double layer of fabric insulates the windows and helps maintain indoor temperature. Here, the cornices conceal the curtain rail, giving the windows more height.
- CURTAINS FINISHED WITH A SUBTLE VALANCE
Curtains finished with a valance are another trend that never goes out of style. 
Completing the curtains with a valance gives them more weight to trail and a lot of presence. Additionally, it's an easy way to renew them and add elegance without having to invest in new curtains, if they've shrunk, for example. The valance is usually about 40-50 cm high and made of a heavier fabric. You can opt for a blend of linen or cotton for the curtains and wool or velvet for the valance. It's a perfect choice for elongated windows and high ceilings.
- COMBINING LINEN CURTAINS WITH FIBER BLINDS
Combining curtains and blinds is another winning choice. If you want to dress your windows with a rustic touch, you can combine linen drapes with fiber blinds, like here. The blinds add warmth and a craftsman-like feel, and the curtains dress up the windows more, even in the kitchen. Here, a black rod has been chosen, matching the kitchen stools. By placing it close to the ceiling, it increases the sense of window height.
- SHEER WHITE CURTAINS
Maximum transparency and a lighter, more modern look is what you achieve by dressing your windows with sheer curtains. In this kitchen, the sheer curtains combined with a black rod look more modern, contrasting with the white and other neutral tones in the decor. And, besides, they match the black window frames.
Source and Photos: elmueble.com, consultation date April 4, 2024