A fresh and often surprising way to introduce color and pattern into a room is with curtain panels. Patterned curtains are easy to swap by season or move between rooms to instantly refresh a space. While choosing a bold pattern or vivid color can feel like a risk, the right fabric can energize a room—making it lively and visually interesting rather than boring.
I’ve owned the crewel-embroidered panels shown here for years. They lived in my previous office and now hang in my current workspace, and they’re even more striking in person. I purchased them nearly ten years ago and still love them as much as the day I first saw them. This exact style is no longer available, but below I’ve gathered several similar options you might like.
The key to using a bold pattern successfully is to let it take center stage. Use the curtain pattern as the starting point for the room’s color palette, and pair it with smaller-scale, complementary patterns elsewhere in the space so nothing competes for attention.
If you’re hesitant about a very bold print, try a subtler patterned option that still offers more interest than a plain solid—consider stripes, a soft plaid, or a gently scaled floral. Another approach is selecting a statement pattern in a more muted colorway. I often swap patterned curtains around my home to update a room’s look or reflect seasonal preferences.
Enjoy!
My Floral Bird Curtains:
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My Striped Pom Tassel Trim Curtains:
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My navy striped pom-pom trim curtains are available in this style.
My Navy Owl Curtains:
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My Ikat Curtains:
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My Hallway Striped Pom Pom Trim Curtains:
Click here for the above curtain source // Inspiration for Curtains on Doorways // Striped Runner Rug Source
More curtains:
Click the thumbnails below for details on more curtains I love!
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