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Sheer curtains layered with blinds
Living in sunny Southern California has its perks — abundant sunshine, warm breezes, and bright interiors. But it also comes with challenges: harsh glare, heat gain, and the never-ending balance between natural light and privacy. That’s where one design trick comes in: layering sheer curtains with blinds. It’s simple, stylish,...
Correctly hung blackout curtains

Does your neighbor keep their porch light on all night? Does a streetlamp shine through your window like it’s auditioning for a spotlight in your bedroom?

There’s a solution to help fix those annoyances: blackout curtains.

Contemporary living room with layered curtains

Curtains help define your living room’s atmosphere.

You would never place heavy drapes in a living room that lacks light or sheer curtains in a room lacking privacy.

The curtains’ fabric, pattern, and style complete the design of your living room, whether traditional, informal, or minimalist and modern.

Curtains layered with Roman shades

DIY decorators often overlook window treatments, yet they’re vital to a home’s aesthetic and comfort.

They add depth and dimension to a room while influencing the mood. They control natural light, enhance privacy, and improve insulation.

Layering window treatments can boost their performance even more.

Teal Victorian bay window with white curtains

Bay windows are beautiful but tricky. They add character and light to a room but can expose you. The windows bow outward, maximizing natural light and presenting a panoramic view of the outdoors.

However, the very features that make bay windows so appealing can make it hard to cover them.

Sheer curtains covering a wide window

Wide windows offer stunning views and ample natural light, but finding the right curtains can be a challenge.

In this post, we’ll guide you through the various curtain choices for wide windows, from design and practicality to privacy and DIY solutions.

A macramé DIY curtain

This blog offers creative and affordable ideas for DIY window treatments, ranging from macramé curtains to painted fabric designs. Many of the projects require minimal sewing skills or even no sewing at all.

Read the FAQs to choose the right materials and ensure a professional finish.

A pink orchid on a windowsill, with floral curtains nearby

While drilling to anchor curtains is often the best option, it’s not the only option. And there may be times when it’s inadvisable.

In this blog, we’ve compiled no-hole methods for hanging curtain rods that won’t leave lasting marks.

Close-up of sound-dampening curtains
Sound-dampening curtains combine several layers of dense, heavy materials, such as polyester, velvet, or special acoustic fabrics. These layers trap sound waves before they enter your room. They don’t block all sound, but they block much of it. Think of them as sound sponges, soaking up unwanted noise from outside...
Layered curtains in a living room

DIY decorators often overlook window treatments, yet they’re vital to a home’s aesthetic and comfort.

They add depth and dimension to a room while influencing the mood. They control natural light, enhance privacy, and improve insulation.

Layering window treatments can boost their performance even more.

A woman measuring a window
Are you ready to give your windows a stylish makeover with curtains that fit like a glove? It starts with accurate measurements. But measurements of what, exactly, and from where to where? An inch or two short, and you’ve got the window treatment equivalent of flood pants. It’s too long,...
A curtain maker sewing fabric
Maybe you’ve just moved into a fixer-upper and don’t yet have the scratch for those high-end window covers you’ve always wanted. Or maybe a new sectional sofa and 98″ OLED TV will take priority in your redecorating strategy. Either way, we’ve got you covered with ten budget-friendly window treatment ideas...