Give a friend 15% off. Get $20 off to spend on yourself. Give a friend 15% off. BACK TO RUGS & CURTAINS Types of Window TreatmentsSheer CurtainsSheer curtains let in the most sunlight, making them ideal for spaces you want well-lit, such as a kids bedroom, the playroom or the kitchen. Most sheer window panels are made with light, breezy materials such as 100% flax linen, 100% cotton or cotton-silk, linen-cotton blends. The airy, relaxed nature of the panels accentuate rustic home decor and give more urban spaces a casual feel. Because of the way the light filters through the curtains, the woven textures and tiny details of the materials will be visible and add a special decorative touch to the room.Semi-sheer CurtainsSemi-sheer curtains diffuse light similarly to sheer curtains, but ultimately let less light in. A thicker mix of silk and linen lets in a soft, pretty natural light, illuminating the room while minimizing the sun's glare. Semi-sheer window treatments can also be comprised of a sheer front-facing curtain backed by a lining to increase opaqueness.

Semi-sheer liners are typically made from a mix of polyester and cotton, a less translucent material than the panel face. These panels are great for bedrooms, some living rooms, and studies and home offices.Lined Curtains and DraperiesLined curtains and heavy draperies provide the most privacy of any window treatment, an ideal style for street-facing windows in first floor spaces—living rooms, family rooms, dining rooms, sitting rooms. The light-blocking qualities of drapes will also serve to protect from fading in harsh sunlight sofas, tables and chairs positioned near windows. For the ultimate protection from outside light, consider blackout curtains. A 100% polyester liner ensures as much light as possible is kept out of the room, and a 100% cotton curtain panel face ensures the treatment remains chic and stylish. Pair lined drapes with sheer curtains for ultimate flexibility in light control.Additional HardwareWindow hardware is not only a necessary component to hanging your drapes or curtain panels, but can also provide those perfect finishing touches on your window treatment.

The style and finish of your curtain rods, rings and tie backs should coordinate with the rest of the room. Brushed brass, for example, is sleek and glamorous, while antiqued brass has a more classical, rustic look. Understated finials don't draw attention to themselves, and let the spotlight fall on other decorations and accents, while uniquely shaped or textured finials draw the eye to the curtain hardware. Double rods allow you to hang both sheer and lined curtains to control your light and privacy needs.morecurtains enniscorthyCurtains do so much more than shield your living space from bright sunlight—they add style, texture and warmth to any room. eurovan curtains partsThe hardware allows you to coordinate with the existing furniture in the area and the fabric itself is an unbeatable opportunity to experiment with pattern and play with color. curved shower curtain rods lowes

How you choose to hang your curtains depends on both your basic window covering needs and the ultimate look you hope to achieve in your home.How to HangGrommet: Grommets reflect a chic, modern sensibility. They allow for maximal flexibility in opening and closing the panels, making the style ideal for nearly any need, but especially for sliding doors, French doors and smaller windows. If you have a room in your home that needs intermittent light and dimness, grommets will make management easiest. target blackout curtain linerIf your shower curtain is hung in a similar style, try this for your bathroom window. The bathroom is also a great place to experiment with color and pattern—try complementing your shower curtain in both pattern and hanging styles. Because the rod has more visibility in this style than others, the accompanying hardware becomes an integral part of the aesthetic. Pair matte nickel grommets with a nickel rod for a fresh, contemporary look.

For a hint of shine in your decor, make an exaggerated statement with oversized bronze grommets.Rod Pocket: These window coverings don't have quite the same flexibility of movement that grommet hangings do. If your space is just a little too sunny or bright, consider sheer or semi sheer curtains with a rod pocket to hang. Light diffused through breathable, 100% cotton fabric will create a light, breezy look and allow just the right amount of sunlight into the room, meaning less fussing with opening and closing the panels throughout the day. The filtered light also highlights the pretty top bunching, which creates simple, textured lines down the fabric. With rod pocket drapes, the rod is almost entirely covered, making the finials even more important.Tab: Tab tops texturize your space. The structured bunching at the top of the fabric creates clean, straight lines, and the tabs themselves add dimension to those lines. The resulting look can be anywhere from mid-century modern chic to rustic and traditional.

The thickness of fabric will determine the type of hardware required—thick, lined drapes may require thicker hardware than light, breezy sheer or semi-sheer curtains. Depending on the type of tab, the rod may or may not be exposed. Either way, the rod, tab and finial construction will affect the overall look of the window space. Our hardware styles include matte black steel, rustic bronze, and matte or shiny, polished nickel constructions.50% OFF SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $125 USD Prices and availability are subject to change from the time and date that you print this page.For Customer Service, please call In stock and ready to ship We're going to take a shot in the dark and say you like it when your kid sleeps well. These blackout liners block out more light for a more restful sleep. Requires a double rod for hanging. Drapery 101: The Ultimate Guide to Curtains Windows are quite the paradox. When hunting for real estate, big windows that let the light pour in should be at the top of the checklist.

But, come moving day, covering those big windows becomes a tricky task. To help navigate us this curtain conundrum, our resident interior design expert and editor-at-large Estee Stanley gave us some valuable advice. The biggest decision is the first: Drapes or shades? "I like drapes," says Stanley. "I feel like they make a room look more finished. Although her preference is clear, Stanley suggests roman shades for smaller windows, bay windows, or by a bed. To master the art of the drape, though, follow these guidelines: There are myriad ways to finish the top and bottom of a drape, and Stanley suggests going French for both. "I like a French pleat. It just makes drapes a little fuller." Also called a pinch pleat, this is a way of gathering the fabric at the top of the drape so it looks as though it has been evenly pinched together. "But, I'm more traditional. So if it's a modern house it should just be a flat drape with no pleat." And for the bottom of the drape Stanley says, "I like a French seam at the hem so there is no visible stitching."

, From $210, Restoration Hardware , From $153, Smith + Noble , From $379, Restoration Hardware When it comes to hanging your drapes, Stanley suggests going "as high as you possibly can." Doing so will give the illusion your windows are larger and your ceilings higher. "I usually do it an inch or two from the ceiling," she says. And although hemming your drapes to be longer and puddle on the floor can feel luxurious, "I like it to just kiss," she says. , From $59, West Elm , From $99, Pottery Barn , From $128, Anthropologie A drape is only as beautiful as it is functional. Stanley suggests using curtain hooks that attach the back of the pleat to the curtain rod. But, if you're a pleat-less modernist, a metal grommet can be used. For opening and closing she says, "I like to do a ball bearing chain, so there isn't a string hanging down." , From $89, West Elm , Price Upon Request, Gretchen Everett The kind of material used for a drape can dictate how formal a room is.

A silk drape, for example, will make a room feel much fancier than a linen drape. In general, "I think linens and wools are nice," she says. If the window gets a lot of light, line the drapes with a sun-safe material to prevent sun rot and fading. Stanley suggests blackout-lining your drapes if you "need to sleep and feel like you're in a Vegas hotel. But, if not, than don't waste the money." , $40, West Elm , From $29, West Elm When it comes to pattern, Stanley steers clear. "I think people have so many windows in their houses, you want to accentuate them in a way that almost makes them go away." Patterned drapes can make a big statement, but Stanley says keeping the pattern on drapes simple "makes them a beautiful backdrop for a room." , From $90, Crate & Barrel , From $80, Crate & Barrel , From $188, Anthropologie Photography: 1. , 2.  photographed by , 3.  (designer and source), 4. (designer and source), 7.  (designer and source), 8.  for Vogue Living, 9.