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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hebe Hatton

5 curtain colors to avoid in a living room, according to interior designers

open plan living space with multicolored curtains

When you think about choosing a color scheme for a living room, your probably first think of the big hitters – the dominant pieces and surfaces in the room. What color will the sofa be, what about the walls, what shade of rug will work best in the space? Curtains are so often an afterthought, but they are every bit as noticeable as the couch and far more visible than what's going on underfoot, so it's important to give some thought into choosing your living room curtains. 

Here we are going to focus on curtains colors, more specifically what colors you should be avoiding in your living room. Think about it, pick the wrong color for your curtain and it risks becoming the focus of the whole room. So we asked designers for their tips on no-go shades and what you should be looking out for instead. Some of these answers may surprise you (neutral lovers you've been warned)...

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