Café curtains are one of these design elements that instantly take a room to the next level. When chosen with taste and incorporated in a thoughtful home decor scheme, they bring charm and softness to any room. Keep reading for a selection of spaces that are excellent examples of how to do it right.
Filling A Living Room And Breakfast Nook With British Cottage Vibes
In this 1924 Seattle home, interior designer Heidi Caillier moved the character needle from “vaguely Craftsman” toward an English cottage look. Café curtains in multiple spaces, like this breakfast nook and the living room, play a big part in achieving this look.
Diffusing Light Softly And Adding Privacy To A Bathroom With A View
“One of the notable features in this room is the killer view,” explains designer Lisa Staton of this Washington home’s primary bath. “In order to not block the scenery more than necessary, we installed sweet café curtains that provide privacy but allow a look at the water, trees and distant mountains.”
Bringing Touches Of Pattern In A Playful Eclectic Space
Many colors are repeated throughout this New Jersey Tudor home—especially blue and orange—but designer Teresa Manns used them in different saturations and tones to add interest. Notably, the café curtains in the kitchen bring more fun orange tones and pattern to the mix.
Completing A Vintage Look And Bringing Sheerness To A Bathroom
Joining a clawfoot tub and retro mosaic tile on the floor, café curtains of sheer linen allow light to come through while providing privacy in this Chicago bathroom revamped by Kristen Ekeland.
Adding A Textile Accent In A Room With A Black-And-White Palette
In this all black-and-white powder room—part of R Hughes co-owner Steven Leonard’s own Atlanta home—café curtains soften a design scheme that’s all about contrast and geometry.
Bridging Classic And Contemporary Aesthetics In An Eclectic Kitchen
Interior designer Amy Sklar gave this inside the 1930s country French-style house in Altadena a bright refresh. In the kitchen, café curtains in a modern sheer white add to the marriage of past and present.
Adding Lightness Against Plaster Walls For A Soothing Effect
The primary bathroom of this Tudor-style Houston home by Elizabeth Garrett Interiors incorporates a soft plaster wall treatment and a palette of calming neutrals. Airy café curtains enhance privacy without feeling heavy or dark.
