Bedroom curtain ideas – create a cosy and peaceful sleeping space with your window dressings

Stylists and interior designers will often tell you that curtains can really make a bedroom, but only if chosen with care. So we have pulled together some of our favourite bedroom curtain ideas to help you pick the perfect pair.
Choosing bedroom curtains can sometimes feel overwhelming with heading type, fabric weights, length, pattern, colour and practical considerations all needing careful thought. However, before getting bogged down in the finer details it is important to remember that the primary role of bedroom curtains is to block out the light and keep your bedroom warm. When making any decisions always keep this at the back of your mind.
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If you are concerned that bedroom curtains could feel a little dated, interior designer Yvonne Jones insists they are always on trend.

‘Curtains are always in fashion in one form or another,’ says Yvonne. ‘I think living in a colder climate means we like to feel wrapped up and having curtains frames the view.’ Plus, Yvonne advises that curtains are a better choice for both warmth and sound insulation. ‘They also create a different aesthetic, giving a bigger visual effect,’ she says. ‘I think they can give a room something it’s lacking, whether that’s warmth, simplicity, elegance or drama.’
Which curtain style is best for bedrooms?

Heavier, lined curtains that will minimise any light leaks will be the most natural fit for a bedroom. That isn’t to say you can’t opt for a light linen curtain, just bear in mind you will probably need to consider investing in a blind to hang underneath. The same goes for delicate voile curtains which are best paired with heavy velvet curtains.

If you are still choosing between blinds and curtains in your bedroom, it is important to note that while they can both look amazing, blinds aren’t a good fit for all windows. ‘If dressing a really wide window, blinds can look awkward and out of scale,’ explains Sarita Sharma, Ideal Home’s resident stylist. ‘Likewise, on a really tall window, blinds can become cumbersome. Especially Roman ones, as you have to pull the full weight of the fabric up each time.’
Bedroom curtain ideas
1. Choose a pattern that goes with the view
‘Choose a fabric that enhances your view – life a leaf pattern,’ suggests Yvonne. In this bedroom, the view of the garden has been framed with floral print curtains in neutral colours. The curtains continue the botanical theme running through the rest of the room. The same pattern has even been used to create scatter cushions to tie them together with the vibrant green bed.
2. Hang lined curtains to reduce light leakages
When choosing what fabric to use Victoria Walker, product manager at Hillarys, suggests thinking about the function, you want the curtains to perform in your bedroom. ‘Voiles are sheer and translucent and a great way of letting the light in while still offering privacy, but black-out, lined curtains are a better choice for bedrooms.’

‘I’d always line curtains though – unless they are voiles – as lining makes your curtains look fuller, helps reduce light leakages and provides extra privacy. Coloured lining is also available – think about grey or black facing out instead of white or ecru.’
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