Before and After photos typically highlight entire room renovations or complete remodels. But did you know you can achieve an instant makeover with the addition of just the right curtains.
Whether you have dated window treatments or never got around to adding in curtains to a space, here's your chance to quickly and effortlessly transform any room. We'll show you how.
Living Room Makeover: Add Visual Interest with Curtains
You want to create a sense of warmth and welcoming in a living room. Curtains can give this space a facelift filled with charm and character, a space that is both inviting and impressive at the same time.
Choose the Right Color
Going bold with color choices such as emerald green or rusty red can bring drama to this space. This color can then be woven into other areas of the room, such as pillows and throws.
Pick a complementary color to your wall paint to bring an elegant and refined look to the space. Our George solid colored pinstripe curtains shown here in cream for instance provide a subtle contrast to the crisp white of the wall.
Texture Matters
Consider weightier fabrics such as velvets and lined linens to create a sense of sophistication. These fabrics can also bring a natural or neutral look to a space and are versatile enough to fit any decor style.
Choose Pleated Headers Carefully
Each different pleat will evoke a specific style, from casual to formal and can help reinforce the style of the room. The double pinch pleat (shown here in our after photo) reinforces the elegant look of this grand room with its sweeping ceilings.
Be Mindful of Curtain Length
Hanging curtains higher, close to the ceiling , can create a more spacious feel by drawing the eye up and inspiring an opulent feel. Pair this rod placement with extra-long curtains to allow the curtains to fall elegantly to the floor.
Dining Room Makeover: Curtains Create a Welcoming Space
Similarly to the living room, you want your dining room to have an inviting atmosphere that welcomes family and guests to sit, dine and unwind. Curtains can provide a simple makeover as you'll see in our before and after photos.
Create a Sense of Place
In the dining room, curtains can frame the window features of the room creating a sense of place for the dining room table to be centered around. This can provide a sense of harmony.
Focus on Touch and Texture
Create more drama for a formal look with thicker fabrics or choose sheer curtains for a more casual feel.
Mix It up with Patterns
This is a room that can allow you to get creative, whether with your color choice or by selecting a statement pattern that sets the tone for the room.
Clean White Curtains Offer a Fresh Dining Atmosphere
Crisp, white curtains, like our Blanche Cotton Blend Linen-look curtains, seen here in our dramatic before and after photos, can create a sense of freshness, perfect for sitting down to dine.
Bedroom Makeover: Curtains Create a Cozy Vibe
For your bedroom, it's important to create a tranquil, relaxing atmosphere. While your bed may be the centerpiece of this space, the addition of curtains can instantly upgrade the look of the room.
Cocoon with Curtains
Curtains, with their textile nature, provide a wonderful tool for creating a more intimate, comfortable-feeling space. This is especially true for fabrics that embody comfort, like velvet or dense cotton, which will soften up the hard lines of any wall.
In our before and after, you can see how our Soft Blackout Velvet curtains in beige immediately bring a resort-like feel to this bedroom.
Curtains Promise Sweet Dreams
It's also important not to overlook the functional benefits of adding in curtains. Light-blocking curtains for instance can provide the perfect setting for sleep, eliminating light pollution and the early morning sun's rays.
Layer up on Luxury
Just as you would top a bed elegantly with a number of blankets, pillows and throws, layering your curtains can, in the blink of an ear, create a bedroom oasis and a space that feels cocooned from the outside world.
Before and After rooms are so much fun, we wanted to add in a few more to inspire your own transformations!
Before and After: A Whisper of White
Bay windows can be a decorating challenge. But they can also prove to be one of the most spectacular architectural elements and the right curtains can be the decorative touch that brings out their full potential.
You can see that here. Not only do the Harris Collection Pinch Pleat curtains warm up the space with this white-on-white look, but they also frame out each window, to make the space feel more welcoming and serene.
Bedroom Makeover: Creating Cozy in a Large Bedroom Space
A spacious bedroom is a treat, but it can sometimes feel too vast and stark. There's no better remedy to counter this atmosphere than with the soft, tactile appearance of curtains elegantly hung above every window. As you can see in our before and after, these Zoe Blackout Linen Curtains add texture, warmth and a sense of character to this large space.
Before and After: Add Elegance to a Bedroom
While matching your curtain color to your wall color can create a striking impression, another attractive option is to opt for a contrasting color.
In this before and after Reel, we used our Elma Velvet Collection curtains in beige to offset the rich gray tone of the walls. Not only does this brighten up the space, but it allows the architectural elements of the walls to pop much more dramatically.
Final Thoughts
If you're looking for an easy way to upgrade a room and get some jaw-dropping before and after photos, curtains are the first step to transforming a space. While new furniture can be an investment, the addition of curtains is a practical yet affordable option for revamping a room or giving it a new look.