Patterned Drapery Makes For A Lively Window Curtain Idea

Patterned Drapery Makes For A Lively Window Curtain Idea

Patterns strike a spirited mood and add energy and bounce to any design.  Along with the use of color, texture, and scale, successful decorators also have a mastery of using and combining patterns. Introducing patterns to a room lends so much visual interest and really gives a space personality. If you’re looking for an inspiring window curtain idea, patterned drapery can be a lively window treatment idea and can be counted on to bring that extra something special to your decor.

Bright dining room with patterned red and white drapes, round table, and wicker chairs
Bright living room with white sofas, patterned curtains, and a fireplace with a mirror above

The beauty of patterned curtains is that they bring color and interest up the wall, which draws the eye around the space and causes the room to feel more put together.

Family room with cream walls, beige sofa, patterned cushions, yellow curtains, wooden table with lamp, carved stools
Family room with large window, beige sofas, patterned curtains, wooden coffee table, and chandelier

Pattern mixing is extremely on trend these days. The idea may seem overwhelming but if you break it down, it’s really quite simple. The trick that’s always helped me mix patterns is the rule of three. Simply choose three different patterns in three different scales that share a common color palette. It’s as straightforward as that! It’s best to start with a bold pattern first, then just coordinate the remaining two. For example, start with a large ikat pattern, then coordinate with a medium striped pattern and a small houndstooth pattern. Or try a paisley paired with a geometric and a polka dots. The possible combinations are, of course, endless and are guaranteed to add a truly designer feel to your room. Drapery is such a simple way to bring pattern, and along with it, color and texture, into your home. I’ve paired some stunning drapery panel patterns with rooms that are lovely in their own right, but imagine the extra lift these delightful spaces would gain from the addition of these patterns.

Large yellow and beige patterned drapery fabric with swirling design, hanging in a room

Close-up of patterned drapery fabric with chevron stripes in navy and beige

Large gray and white patterned drapery fabric with a geometric design, shown in a close-up

Close-up of a red patterned drapery fabric with geometric design in a lively window treatment

Close-up of black and white houndstooth patterned drapery in a living room setting

Nursery with pink wall, framed artwork, white crib, and green patterned drapery panel

Large living room with white sofas, glass coffee table, and patterned curtains, bright with natural light

Collage of two images: a dining room with green walls and blue chairs, and a close-up of blue and white patterned fabric

Bedroom with beige upholstered bed, white bedding, nightstand, lamp; close-up of beige fabric with swirling pattern

From neutral and subtle to bright and bold, patterns-galore has got to be one of the best window curtain ideas going right now! For more answers and inspiration, be sure to visit “The Ultimate Guide to Window Treatment Ideas“.

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