Living room curtains can influence the whole interior design of the room. But before you peruse all the ideas and make a choice, there are some basics to when planning what types of living room drapes are best for your space.

How To Choose Curtains For Living Room

When choosing curtains for the living room, the function is the first thing you should be aware of. If the goal is purely decorative, then it’ll be all about the style. There are other important reasons to have living room drapes. Mainly, they provide privacy and control the amount of light that comes into the room. These considerations will drive your choice of drapes.

• For privacy, you need living room drapes that cover the window and keep out prying eyes. If this is your aim, combination between  shades or blinds with drapes will be useful. If you opt for a combo, you might have more options for the drapes as they will not need to be so opaque.
• To control light, the choice of fabric is key.
• Sheers will still let in plenty of natural light while blocking out harsh direct sun.
• Medium weight fabrics like linens will let some light filter through, but less than sheers.
• Heavier fabrics paired with a lining will totally block out natural light. Blackout curtains are an option that feature a special lining that keeps out all sunlight