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Devin Toolen

This Unexpected Way of Dressing a Room With Curtains Makes Them Feel Fancy and Expensive, and It's So Easy to Do

A large living room with two tan couches facing each other, striped pillows, a striped ottoman, a striped side table, and a striped accent chair in the window. The ceiling features striped wood beams as well. The blue-painted walls are decorated with artwork and right of the fireplace is a bookshelf.

Contrary to popular belief, you don't always need a door. Of course, some situations call for one — to divide a space, and create structure within your layout — but sometimes, clever doorway curtain ideas can be a far better option, introducing softness, movement, and style to your space.

And doorway curtains are not a new trend, either. In fact, the 'interior door idea' spans cultures. In Japanese interiors, they're known as 'noren', fabric panels that divide rooms or mark entrances. In historical European design, the French word 'portière' is often used to describe ornate curtains hung over doorways to prevent drafts.

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