Everything You Need to Know About Cafe Curtains

Cafe curtains are short window treatments that cover only the lower portion of windows, traditionally used in casual dining spaces. Originating from European coffee houses, these practical curtains provide privacy while allowing ample daylight through the uncovered upper window area. Typically measuring about 24-36 inches long, cafe curtains hang from the middle of standard windows using various mounting systems. They’re particularly popular in kitchens, breakfast nooks, and bathrooms where full coverage isn’t necessary. Available in countless fabrics and patterns, cafe curtains add decorative charm without heavy visual weight. Their versatile style works with numerous design aesthetics from country to contemporary.


HOMEIDEAS Non-See-Through White Privacy Sheer Kitchen Curtains 36 Inches Long 2 Panels Set Light Filtering Short Tier Curtains for Living Room Bedroom Cafe Window Drapes W30xL36 - Buy now

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Kitchen Curtains for Linen,Cafe Curtain 24 inch Length,Pinch Pleat Modern Farmhouse Curtains for Small Window,Sets of 1 Piece - Buy now

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Hiasan Short Blackout Curtains for Bedroom - Thermal Insulated & Light Blocking Window Curtains for Living Room, 2 Drape Panels Sewn with Tiebacks, Dark Grey, 42 x 45 Inch - Buy now

Hiasan Short Blackout Curtains for Bedroom – Thermal Insulated & Light Blocking Window Curtains for Living Room, 2 Drape Panels Sewn with Tiebacks, Dark Grey, 42 x 45 Inch

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NICETOWN Room Darkening Kitchen Curtain 30 inches Long, 2 Panels Set, Grommet Faux Linen Blend Window Tiers Light Blocking Thermal Insulated Short Curtains for Cupboard, Greyish White, W52 x L30 - Buy now

NICETOWN Room Darkening Kitchen Curtain 30 inches Long, 2 Panels Set, Grommet Faux Linen Blend Window Tiers Light Blocking Thermal Insulated Short Curtains for Cupboard, Greyish White, W52 x L30

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Pickluc Light Grey Cafe Curtain (Half Window) 24 Inches Length, Rod Pocket Small Kitchen Curtain, Short Blackout for Small Window, 30

Pickluc Light Grey Cafe Curtain (Half Window) 24 Inches Length, Rod Pocket Small Kitchen Curtain, Short Blackout for Small Window, 30″ Wide and 24″ Long, 2 Panels

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Chyhomenyc 2 Panels White Curtains 24 Inch Length Tier Curtains, Faux Linen Textured Small Cafe Curtains, Light Filtering Short Camper Curtains for RV Window Bathroom, 30x24 Inch, 2PCS - Buy now

Chyhomenyc 2 Panels White Curtains 24 Inch Length Tier Curtains, Faux Linen Textured Small Cafe Curtains, Light Filtering Short Camper Curtains for RV Window Bathroom, 30×24 Inch, 2PCS

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Pinch Pleated Cream Linen Kitchen Curtain 24 Inch Length 2 Panel Set Modern Neutral Short Cafe Curtains with Hooks Light Filtering Semi Sheer Small Window Treatment Tiers for Basement 30x24 2 FT Ivory - Buy now

Pinch Pleated Cream Linen Kitchen Curtain 24 Inch Length 2 Panel Set Modern Neutral Short Cafe Curtains with Hooks Light Filtering Semi Sheer Small Window Treatment Tiers for Basement 30×24 2 FT Ivory

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Nanspring Linen Cafe Curtains 30 Inch Length Light Filtering Semi Sheer Mini Curtains for Small Window Basement Bathroom Natural Back Tab Rod Pocket Pleated Short Sheer Kitchen Curtain 30x30 Cream - Buy now

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RYB HOME Cafe Curtains 24 inches Length, Linen Sheer Short Curtains for Small Window, Half Privacy Light Filetring Tier Valance for Kitchen Bathroom Window Over Sink, W 26 x L 24, White, 2 Panels Set - Buy now

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Magic Drapes Pinch Pleated Curtain 45 Inch Length Blackout Curtain for Bedroom Living Room 2 Panels Window Treatment Room Darkening Cortinas Pinch Pleated Drapes W(26

Magic Drapes Pinch Pleated Curtain 45 Inch Length Blackout Curtain for Bedroom Living Room 2 Panels Window Treatment Room Darkening Cortinas Pinch Pleated Drapes W(26″+26″) L45(White)

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Linen Cafe Curtains, Sheer Linen Curtains, Custom Made – Rod Pocket or Pinch Pleat

Linen Cafe Curtains, Sheer Linen Curtains, Custom Made - Rod Pocket or Pinch Pleat

These are so sweet and perfect for farmhouse decor! Our beautiful cafe curtains are made with our lovely cheesecloth linen – a wonderful fabric that is soft and wispy and filters light in the most beautiful way. We can make these in a pinch pleat style or rod pocket style for use with cafe clips – we also sell these should you wish to purchase. We do many sizes – select the next size up to your required width then choose the next size up from your drop and we can make to the length/width you require. The colours in cheesecloth are: * White * Off White * Beige So, if you need 20\

Textiles

Textiles

Novice crafters will love this easy, no sew cafe curtain video tutorial. Make a window curtain using hem tape and an iron. No sewing machine needed!

Moms guest bedroom

Moms guest bedroom

Make your own cute DIY cafe curtains with this easy, step-by-step tutorial by Jen Woodhouse from The House of Wood. Easy, super cute, beginner DIY project!

curtains

curtains

If you ask me, the café of the home shouldn’t have the monopoly on cafe curtains. Those short-tier curtains that cover the bottom half of windows are perfect for more than just the kitchen. Cafe curtains perfectly balance privacy and luminosity, letting plenty of light in while keeping inquisitive eyes out. And the best part? You can get them up quickly (without holes in the walls) with nothing more than a tension rod, curtain clips and a light piece of fabric.

Beautiful Ticking Striped Cafe Curtain for your kitchen , bathroom, dining room perfect farmhouse or Nautical Decor

Beautiful Ticking Striped Cafe Curtain for your kitchen , bathroom, dining room perfect farmhouse or Nautical Decor

Love these to complete your modern farmhouse! Or these can give a coastal vibe! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ——————————— THESE ARE SOLD IN SINGLE PANELS FOR 30-50W IN DROP DOWN PURCHASE QUANTITY 2 FOR A PAIR THE 20-25W PANELS ARE SOLD IN PAIR’S FOR A TOTAL COVERAGE OF 50 INCHES IN WIDTH ALL COME WITH 3 INCH ROD POCKET YOU CAN USE CLIPS LIKE I HAVE IN THE PICTURES OR JUST A ROD. To purchase multiples, please adjust your quantity during checkout IF you are wanting long draperies in this print please click on the link below:) https://www.etsy.com/listing/592068129/1-pair-of-curtains-ticking-striped?ref=shop_home_active_3 ——————————— C O L O R Please Choose from Drop down menu. ***I STRONGLY RECOMMEND ordering color samples before purchasing our panels. All computer screens are different making the color swatch photo not a confirmation of the true color of the fabric. We cannot offer a return based on an expectation of fabric color. Samples: To order samples click on the link below: https://www.etsy.com/listing/164906922/fabric-samples?ref=shop_home_active_19 ——————————— D I M E N S I O N S You choose from drop down box: ALSO IF YOU WANT A RUFFLED HEADER PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN NOTE SELLER When you checkout! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ——————————— Q U A L I T Y Our draperies are made with the highest quality possible, using all high-end techniques in custom drapery construction. These are not your typical store bought panels by a long shot! ——————————— C O L O R Please Choose from Drop down menu. Please view these options on the first and third picture of the listing. ***I STRONGLY RECOMMEND ordering color samples before purchasing our panels. All computer screens are different making the color swatch photo not a confirmation of the true color of the fabric. We cannot offer a return based on an expectation of fabric color. Samples: To order samples click on the link below: https://www.etsy.com/listing/164906922/fabric-samples?ref=shop_home_active_19 Fabric care ————————————- Wash in woolite on gentle and air dry or they will strink! Or dry clean only if you want to be very careful! ——————————— HEADER The header is a 3 inch rod pocket used to insert a curtain rod or use ring clips in order to hang your curtains. Tab back, Tab tops and Metal Grommets are also offered. To Purchase Tab backs or tab tops please click on this link and add it to your cart for $36.00 https://www.etsy.com/listing/174266420/add-tab-tab-backs-or-tab-tops-to-your?ref=shop_home_active_14 To Purchase Grommets please add this listing to your cart also for an additional $55.00 https://www.etsy.com/listing/166796229/add-grommets-to-your-drapery-order?ref=shop_home_active_24 ——————————– S H I P P I N G ALL ORDERS ARE SHIPPED USPS OR FED EX, INSURANCE IS INCLUDED FOR ORDERS $70 and Above! PLEASE NOTE: We ship Offer FREE Shipping for Standard Mail. IF you selected an Upgraded from the drop down that does not rush your order the 3-4 wks still applies but when we go to ship your order it will ship Priority , or Express or Over Night! Our current lead time is 3-4 weeks. Updates are kept in the shop announcements. L I N I N G Two lining options are available. The first option is blackout lining. This completely blocks the sun and provides insulation from outside weather. Blackout lining is recommended for bedrooms. The second option is cotton lining. This provides added protection and a finished look to your curtains, but does not completely block out the sun. Cotton lining is recommended as a general finish to any curtain. For regular cotton lining please click the link below ($10-55): https://www.etsy.com/listing/153112523/add-cotton-lining-to-your-pair-of For blackout lining please click the link below ($10-60): https://www.etsy.com/listing/151687190/add-blackout-lining-to-your-pair-of ——————————— L E A D T I M E Our current lead time is 3-5 weeks. Updates are kept in the shop announcements. ——————————— R U S H A V A I L A B L E Need your panels quicker than our lead time? In some cases, we can rush your project through for an additional $60. Send Me a convo! ——————————– L A R G E O R D E R S Discounts are available for large drapery orders. Message me for details PLEASE NOTE THIS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS S H I P P I N G ALL ORDERS ARE SHIPPED USPS, INSURANCE INCLUDED FOR ORDERS OVER $100.00 ——————————— P O L I C Y It is very important that you read our policy statement before purchase! By purchasing our item, you state that you have read our policy. ———————————————– I can make you custom curtains, pillows, and table runners using any of the fabrics in my shop. It is a goal of mine to make sure that every item we make is made with great care, intent, and attention to style and detail, so that you, the customer, are completely thrilled with your purchase. While we work efficiently, there are still only two seamstresses so please keep in mind that our production times will vary {PLEASE SEE SHOP ANNOUNCEMENTS }. We will do our best in determining the quickest way for
you to get your item(s)! Thank you so much for supporting Frosting Home Decor . Follow and like us on Instagram and Facebook \

Beautiful Ticking Striped Cafe Curtain for your kitchen , bathroom, dining room perfect farmhouse or Nautical Decor

Beautiful Ticking Striped Cafe Curtain for your kitchen , bathroom, dining room perfect farmhouse or Nautical Decor

Love these to complete your modern farmhouse! Or these can give a coastal vibe! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ——————————— THESE ARE SOLD IN SINGLE PANELS FOR 30-50W IN DROP DOWN PURCHASE QUANTITY 2 FOR A PAIR THE 20-25W PANELS ARE SOLD IN PAIR’S FOR A TOTAL COVERAGE OF 50 INCHES IN WIDTH ALL COME WITH 3 INCH ROD POCKET YOU CAN USE CLIPS LIKE I HAVE IN THE PICTURES OR JUST A ROD. To purchase multiples, please adjust your quantity during checkout IF you are wanting long draperies in this print please click on the link below:) https://www.etsy.com/listing/592068129/1-pair-of-curtains-ticking-striped?ref=shop_home_active_3 ——————————— C O L O R Please Choose from Drop down menu. ***I STRONGLY RECOMMEND ordering color samples before purchasing our panels. All computer screens are different making the color swatch photo not a confirmation of the true color of the fabric. We cannot offer a return based on an expectation of fabric color. Samples: To order samples click on the link below: https://www.etsy.com/listing/164906922/fabric-samples?ref=shop_home_active_19 ——————————— D I M E N S I O N S You choose from drop down box: ALSO IF YOU WANT A RUFFLED HEADER PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN NOTE SELLER When you checkout! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ——————————— Q U A L I T Y Our draperies are made with the highest quality possible, using all high-end techniques in custom drapery construction. These are not your typical store bought panels by a long shot! ——————————— C O L O R Please Choose from Drop down menu. Please view these options on the first and third picture of the listing. ***I STRONGLY RECOMMEND ordering color samples before purchasing our panels. All computer screens are different making the color swatch photo not a confirmation of the true color of the fabric. We cannot offer a return based on an expectation of fabric color. Samples: To order samples click on the link below: https://www.etsy.com/listing/164906922/fabric-samples?ref=shop_home_active_19 Fabric care ————————————- Wash in woolite on gentle and air dry or they will strink! Or dry clean only if you want to be very careful! ——————————— HEADER The header is a 3 inch rod pocket used to insert a curtain rod or use ring clips in order to hang your curtains. Tab back, Tab tops and Metal Grommets are also offered. To Purchase Tab backs or tab tops please click on this link and add it to your cart for $36.00 https://www.etsy.com/listing/174266420/add-tab-tab-backs-or-tab-tops-to-your?ref=shop_home_active_14 To Purchase Grommets please add this listing to your cart also for an additional $55.00 https://www.etsy.com/listing/166796229/add-grommets-to-your-drapery-order?ref=shop_home_active_24 ——————————– S H I P P I N G ALL ORDERS ARE SHIPPED USPS OR FED EX, INSURANCE IS INCLUDED FOR ORDERS $70 and Above! PLEASE NOTE: We ship Offer FREE Shipping for Standard Mail. IF you selected an Upgraded from the drop down that does not rush your order the 3-4 wks still applies but when we go to ship your order it will ship Priority , or Express or Over Night! Our current lead time is 3-4 weeks. Updates are kept in the shop announcements. L I N I N G Two lining options are available. The first option is blackout lining. This completely blocks the sun and provides insulation from outside weather. Blackout lining is recommended for bedrooms. The second option is cotton lining. This provides added protection and a finished look to your curtains, but does not completely block out the sun. Cotton lining is recommended as a general finish to any curtain. For regular cotton lining please click the link below ($10-55): https://www.etsy.com/listing/153112523/add-cotton-lining-to-your-pair-of For blackout lining please click the link below ($10-60): https://www.etsy.com/listing/151687190/add-blackout-lining-to-your-pair-of ——————————— L E A D T I M E Our current lead time is 3-5 weeks. Updates are kept in the shop announcements. ——————————— R U S H A V A I L A B L E Need your panels quicker than our lead time? In some cases, we can rush your project through for an additional $60. Send Me a convo! ——————————– L A R G E O R D E R S Discounts are available for large drapery orders. Message me for details PLEASE NOTE THIS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS S H I P P I N G ALL ORDERS ARE SHIPPED USPS, INSURANCE INCLUDED FOR ORDERS OVER $100.00 ——————————— P O L I C Y It is very important that you read our policy statement before purchase! By purchasing our item, you state that you have read our policy. ———————————————– I can make you custom curtains, pillows, and table runners using any of the fabrics in my shop. It is a goal of mine to make sure that every item we make is made with great care, intent, and attention to style and detail, so that you, the customer, are completely thrilled with your purchase. While we work efficiently, there are still only two seamstresses so please keep in mind that our production times will vary {PLEASE SEE SHOP ANNOUNCEMENTS }. We will do our best in determining the quickest way for you to get your item(s)! Thank you so much for supporting Frosting Home Decor . Follow and like us on Instagram and Facebook \

Kitchen

Kitchen

The jury is still out on my full opinion on cafe curtains myself. I used to hate them. Full on never liked them. But our kitchen is in …

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