Curtains are a must-have in any living room. Obviously, you cannot go without curtains. But choosing the curtains that will go well with your space can sometimes be a challenging task. This is because there are numerous types of curtains, and you need to pick the ones that go best with your space. Besides the different categories of curtains, you also get to choose from curtains that have different colours, textures, prints, etc. This makes it even more difficult, as only a professional interior designer can help you select the best curtains for your living space.

We are an interior design agency operating in Singapore. We are well known for offering a wide variety of interior design services. As a renowned company, we often come across clients who have a specific idea but don’t really know the technical bits that come with choosing a curtain for your home.

In this blog, we have tried to cover some essential tips that will help you choose the best curtains for your living space.

1. Know your style

Before you rush to the market to shop for curtains, you need to first know your style. Ask yourself if heavy, dark curtains will go well with your living space or if you prefer the airy sheers that let light through, creating a brighter living room.

You should even ask yourself if you want neutral colors, maybe with a linen texture, or are you a lover of bold prints, as they have lots of colours and you can easily make a colour statement. You can even look for ideas on Pinterest or browse through some home décor magazines, and you can even look at the designs that your friends have done.

Knowing your style is the crucial step. This is because if you are aware of what will go well with your living room, only then can you decide on what curtains to pick. Rushing to the market and randomly picking up curtains is something that you need to avoid.

2. Take precise measurement

Once you are aware of the style that you would want for your space, now is the time to take some measurements. Before you estimate the length and width of the window, it is vital for you to think about how far you would hang your curtains from the frame of your window. For instance, if you want to give your room a bigger look, you should hang your curtains slightly above the frame. Our interior designers suggest you hang them about six to eight inches above your window.

Now you need to take out a measuring tape and measure the length and width of your window. The best way to measure length is to measure from top to bottom and add another two or three inches to the length.

For measuring the width, add four to eight inches on both sides. These extra inches help you block light from the window, thus enabling you to make your room pitch black whenever you want.

3. Follow the theme

Once you are done taking the measurements, you need to look for curtains that go with the theme of your house. Do not try to adorn each room with drapes that look the same. You need to be a bit experimental and give each room a unique personality with vibrant curtains.

If you want to give a minimalistic look to your space, you need to pick curtains with bold colors. Similarly, if your home has a bio-chic theme, maybe eclectic patterns would complement the look better. All you've got to do is exhibit some creativity and select curtains that can naturally go well with the style and theme of your room. For instance, if your kid’s room has a castle theme and has pink bedding and bright furniture, you can go for white or purple curtains. And if the theme of your living room is artistic, you can go for a neutral-colored drape. It is definitely going to be a great addition to your room.

You also need to pick curtains that suit the functionality of your room. For example, choose elegant curtains for a bedroom. Be careful that you do not pick heavy curtains for your bathroom.

4. Focus on colour

While selecting curtains, make sure that you pick the right colors. You can choose ones that blend in with your decor or ones that stand out. If you want our curtains to go perfectly with the décor, go with options that have the same colour tone as that of the walls. Accentuate the colour scheme in your home with curtains in vibrant shades of red, pink, blue, green, and more. But you need to avoid these colors if your room is susceptible to sun exposure.