Dining room curtains are both practical and decorative. They can provide privacy, filter light, block window drafts, and make your space feel warmer and more welcoming for family meals and entertaining.
Soften and style dining room windows with solid, sheer, or patterned curtains in fabrics like cotton, silk, linen, and velvet. Choose window treatments that blend in with a neutral decor scheme or favor a bold color or pattern to make a statement.
Check out these dining room curtain ideas in a range of styles for inspiration.
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of 30Colorful Patterned Curtains
Amplify both color and pattern with bold curtains in an eye-catching fabric. In this midcentury modern dining room, emerald green drapes contrast with pale pink walls for an eclectic look.
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of 30Accent Curtains
Hang colorful curtains in a bright shade to give your dining room an instant lift. This is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to makeover your space.
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of 30Striped Curtains
Frame your dining room windows with bold striped curtains. Choose horizontal black-and-white stripes for a classic look, or asymmetrical pink-and-blue curtains to complement a formal dining room color palette.
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of 30Velvet Drapes
Add elegance to your dining room with velvet drapes. The lush and heavy fabric will make the space feel more intimate, and help block window drafts in cooler weather.
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of 30Woodland Patterned Curtains
Infuse a modern dining room with a touch of nature-inspired whimsy by hanging woodland patterned curtains. Pair the multicolored design with solid colors on walls, trim, ceilings, and upholstered chairs.
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of 30Matching Curtains and Walls
Give your dining room a bespoke feel with matching wall and window treatments. This space includes hand-painted wallpaper and curtains in an abstract design that is paired with clean white wainscoting for a high-contrast look.
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of 30Sheer Dining Room Curtains
Maximize natural light in a small dining room with sheer curtains. They will filter glare and views without blocking light.
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of 30Bright Floral Curtains
Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Native House Photography
Choose a floral pattern on a bright background to decorate an eclectic and colorful space. This Florida dining room is finished with pink grasscloth walls, floral wall art, ceiling wallpaper, and mismatched seating for a signature look.
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of 30Country-Style Curtains
Decorate an English country-style dining room with multicolored botanical-themed curtains. Choose an airy and delicate pattern to complement upholstered chairs for a charming feel.
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of 30Layered Dining Room Curtains
dekohem / Christopher Lee Foto
Layer sheer curtains with heavier colored or patterned drapes if you want to create options for light and privacy control. This will make both small and large dining rooms feel cozier.
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of 30Matching Window Shade
If your dining room includes both windows and French doors, use the same fabric for window treatments. In this space, the French door curtains and Roman window shade are made from the same ivory fabric.
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of 30French Door Curtains
If your dining room has French doors that are connected to an outdoor patio or deck, you’ll probably enjoy looking out at the view during daytime hours. Give yourself the option of closing them off come dinnertime with simple white curtains that blend into the background when not in use.
Types of Curtains
Modern curtains come in a number of styles that are easy to hang. Look for grommet, rod pocket, or ring curtains with hooks.
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of 30Cafe Curtains
Decorate an eat-in kitchen dining nook with cafe curtains on the lower half of sash windows. These simple and charming window treatments will give your small dining room the feel of a cozy cafe.
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of 30Pinch Pleat Curtains
Pinch pleat curtains have a slightly formal appearance that will add elegance to a traditional or modern dining room. Choose a solid color similar to the walls to add texture while maintaining a streamlined look.
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of 30Bay or Bow Window Curtains
Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt
Soften a large dining room bow or bay window with curtains. Hang them from a curved rod that hugs the shape of this coveted architectural feature.
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of 30Natural Linen Curtains
Give your dining room a casual and unpretentious feel with natural linen curtains. Choose a warm-toned shade to complement natural wood furniture and allow the naturally rumpled appearance of this sustainable material to give your space an effortlessly chic feel.
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of 30Wavy Patterned Curtain
Choose a wavy abstract pattern to create movement in a modern dining room. Layer with neutral white window shades to complement the coastal color palette and contrast with warm wood and woven accents.
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of 30Fixed Curtain Panels
Soften windows that don’t need coverage with a fixed curtain panel or two. Flanking windows with soft folds of fabric will create a more relaxed atmosphere without blocking light or views.
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of 30Modern Botanicals
Decorate a contemporary dining room with a wall of curtains in a modern botanical pattern. Pull an accent color from the curtains into seating upholstery or throw pillows for a coordinated look.
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of 30Ceiling-Height Curtains
Make your dining room ceilings look taller by hanging curtains at ceiling height. This will draw the eye upward and create a more expansive feel.
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of 30Coastal Dining Room Curtains
Create a coastal feel in a dining room with or without an ocean view by choosing blue-and-white patterned curtains. Choose curtain panels to soften a wall of windows with a waterfront view.
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of 30Earth-Tone Curtains
Tone down bold botanical wallpaper with solid curtains in a contrasting shade. Choose a warm earth tone like burnt orange or rust to complement a leafy green wallpaper pattern.
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of 30Contemporary Curtains
Decorate a contemporary dining room with graphic patterned curtains in shades of white and gray. Choose an area rug in a different but complementary pattern for a subtly dynamic look to elevate a minimalist space.
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of 30Contrasting Curtains
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
Patterned curtains create contrast in a room with white walls. Use solid curtains in a heavy material to balance a formal dining room decorated with painted wainscoting, wallpaper, and statement millwork.
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of 30Airy Floral Curtains
Soften the walls of a large dining room with floral curtains in soft colors on an airy fabric that won’t block natural light. Pair with pale blush walls and natural wood accents for an inviting feel.
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of 30Thin Stripe Curtains
Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Add interest to an all-white eat-in kitchen by hanging white curtains with a thin vertical stripe. The pattern will add subtle texture without being the first thing you notice when you walk into the room.
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of 30Checked Curtains
Checked curtains can veer country or elegant. This formal dining room is finished with small check patterned curtains that have wide striped edges that mimic the painted blue trim.
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of 30Gold-Patterned Curtains
Brighten your dining room with white curtains that feature a gold pattern to complement painted and natural wood and woven accents. This will add warmth to complement a modern or boho-style dining room.
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of 30Color-Coordinated Curtains
Choose curtains made from printed fabric that matches your dining room color scheme for a cohesive look with plenty of visual interest. Pair darker walls with lighter curtains to add contrast.
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of 30Farmhouse Dining Room Curtains
Complement a neutral modern farmhouse dining room with simple white curtains. Choose black metal curtain rods to echo windows and accent chairs.