Colored Curtains for Any Room

Red curtains make a powerful design statement, injecting energy, warmth, and drama into any space they adorn. This bold color choice ranges from deep burgundies that evoke old-world luxury to bright scarlets that create modern vibrancy. Red’s psychological impact—associated with passion, excitement, and warmth—makes it particularly effective in living rooms and dining areas where stimulating conversation is desired. The color’s intensity can be balanced with neutral walls and furnishings or embraced fully for maximalist impact. Practical considerations for red curtains include selecting fade-resistant fabrics, as bright reds can be susceptible to sunlight bleaching over time. Many high-quality red curtains use solution-dyed fabrics or UV-protective linings to maintain their rich hue. Red works beautifully with various materials—velvet for opulence, linen for casual elegance, or silk for formal spaces. When paired with metallic accents like gold or brass hardware, red curtains achieve especially luxurious effects. This versatile color can read as traditional in dark tones or contemporary in bright shades, adapting to diverse interior styles while always commanding attention.

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Living Room

L.A. designer Frances Merrill’s signature design move is colored linen curtains, which she says are an instant mood booster. See how this easy design idea can be replicated in your space.

Home-Country

Finished with a traditional pencil pleat header this pair of simple Jennings curtains are fully lined, available in a choice of sizes and come in a deep charcoal grey colour. Please note: all our Jennings curtains and accessories are the same as those in our Harris collection, we have simply renamed the range. Please note: these curtains are sold as a pair.

IKEA – SANELA Room darkening curtains, 1 pair, Golden brown

Cotton velvet gives depth to the color and is soft to the touch. Effective at keeping out both drafts in the winter and heat in the summer. The heading tape also has hidden tabs that allow you to hang the curtain directly on a curtain rod. The heading tape has the same color as the curtain so it looks neat from the back as well. The thick curtains darken the room and provide privacy by preventing people outside from seeing into the room. Contains 2 panels. The measurement applies to each curtain panel. Use SY iron-on hemming strip to shorten the curtains without sewing.

Home

We just hung curtains in the guest room and the space already feels 10x cozier! Here are tips on how to hang curtains and details on the ones we chose!

Liams Room