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Olivia Wolfe

5 Curtain Mistakes That Are Cheapening the Design of Your Room — They're Easy to Make, but Just as Easy to Fix

Image of a formal, white living room with two large window with curtains on the back wall. There is a chaise lounge, a striped stone coffee table, a fireplace, and a plant in the corner.

When furnishing a home (and I'm speaking from experience here), it's easy to feel like it's finished once the larger furniture pieces are in place — a sofa to sit on, a coffee table to style, and a rug underfoot. However, it's actually the smaller elements, like curtains, that breathe life into a room, and a detail out of place can become a total distraction. Have you made a massive mistake with your curtains? Let's find out.

Curtains are like piping on a cake; it might not be the first thing you think of, but it's a detail that can ultimately tie a design together. You want the style of curtains you choose to complement your broader scheme, serve a functional purpose, and, of course, add decoration. Choose too heavy or too short, and your window dressing goes from cherry-on-top to absolute flop.

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