19 Living Room Drapes and Curtains Ideas for Every Style

Add style, privacy, and personality to your living room with new curtains! Get inspired by these 19 living room drapes and curtains ideas.

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Spring Living Room Curtains

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When choosing spring curtains for my living room, I was looking for something light and airy that would also incorporate some of the colors already in the space.

I’m so happy with these floral semi sheer grommet curtain panels that I ordered from Lowe’s. They are light filtering, have pops of blue and muted green, and the price was extremely reasonable.

I also wanted to replace the cheap blinds in my living room. After just three years, pieces of the plastic were actually breaking in half!

I didn’t want a complicated installation process, though. After a bit of research, I ordered Redi Shade because they require no tools to hang, no brackets, and they’re cordless.

They come in light filtering, blackout, and light blocking options, along with a few different colors. I chose the light filtering version.

I’m thrilled with how easy they were to install and how great they look in the room.

How to Install Redi-Shade Pleated Shade

If you have an odd size window, you can easily trim the shade with a straight edged kitchen knife. I was able to order the exact size I needed, though, so I did not have to cut mine at all.

Here are the simple steps to hang them.

Clean surface with a lint-free cloth and alcohol. Let dry.
Press firmly for at least 30 seconds to adhere properly to surface.
Wait at least 30 minutes before operating shade.

It took me about 5 minutes to hang and I love the honeycomb fabric. So, if you are looking for affordable shades that you can easily hang and switch out as needed, definitely check out Redi Shade.

Now let’s get to the living room curtains!

How to Choose Curtains for Living Room

With all of the different styles of curtains, not to mention the endless patterns and color options, I sometimes get a bit overwhelmed.

But, choosing the best living room curtains doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.

It helps to break it down:

Think about your windows and their overall size.
Measure the height and width to be sure your curtains will fit properly.
Decide how much light you want to let in during the day.
Consider if you need full privacy or just a little coverage.
Choose fabric and thickness based on both light control and privacy needs.

Once you get the specifics, then you can move on to the style. If you are decorating on a budget, there are so many stylish and inexpensive curtains that still look high end.

Look for something adjustable so you can easily tweak the height or fullness, especially if your windows are an odd size.

And if you want a simple install, a tension rod can be a total game changer.

Finally, pick a color that complements your furniture and ties the whole room together for a cozy, pulled together feel.

19 Living Room Drapes and Curtains Ideas

Now, if you’re ready to refresh your space, I’ve gathered some beautiful options that make decorating simple and stress free.

Here’s a curated collection of living room curtains from Lowe’s to inspire your next update, featuring 19 curtain ideas that work for every style and budget. Enjoy!

Get Details: Floral Semi-Sheer Grommet Curtain Panels

These are the pretty spring curtains for living room that I chose. You can check out all of my favorite living room curtains in my Lowe’s Storefront.

Get Details: Blue Floral Pinch Pleated Drapery Panels

Green Floral Blackout Thermal lined Back tab pinch peated drapes

Get Details: Green Floral Pinch Pleated Drapes

Get Details: Lush Decor Ruffled Rod Pocket Curtains

These gorgeous ruffled curtains are also high on my list. I’m thinking they would look great in a bedroom too!

Get Details: White Tie Top Sheer Curtains for Living Room

Get Details: Denim Blue Striped Rod Pocket Panels

Get Details: Gray Striped Grommet Topped Curtain Panels

Get Details: Blue Blackout Lined Back Tab Drapery Panels

Get Details: Teal Room Darkening Pinch Pleat Drapes

Get Details: Lush Decor Blue Striped Light Filtering Curtains

I’m obsessed with these stunning living room drapes. They look so elegant!

Get Details: White Chevron Rod Pocket Curtains

Get Details: Light Linen Room Darkening Top Tab Curtains

Get Details: Slate Blue Light Filtering Curtains for Living Room

Get Details: White Grommet Living Room Curtains

semi sheer linen burlap tab top curtains

Get Details: Semi Sheer Window Curtains for Living Room

Get Details: Distressed Velvet Tab Top Curtains

I’m a huge fan of velvet decor, so these distressed velvet curtains may pop up in my fall living room! The crushed velvet gives them a modern design, but they are neutral enough to go with any style!

Get Details: Blue Light Filtering Tab Top Drapery Panels

moss green back tab lined living room curtains

Get Details: Moss Blackout Lined Back Tab Curtains

Get Details: Dusty Sage Floral Blackout Panels

I hope you found this post about living room drapes and curtains ideas helpful. Do you have a favorite? Also, please let me know if you try Redi-Shades!