Curtains are vital to interior design. When updating your interior to the latest trends, you can easily replace your old curtains to update your window treatments.

Whether you prefer sheer drapes to allow natural light in your home or want blackout curtains for more privacy, there’s a drapery trend in 2024 that you will love. Here are the most stylish and practical curtain trends for 2024.

Drapery as Accent Pieces

Who said drapery needs to be used only for windows? The flowy style of curtains makes this fabric the perfect accent piece in any interior space.

If you want a dose of luxury in your home, add silk drapery to your space. This material is soft and can work in many places in your home. For extra coziness, hang silk drapery over your bed for a canopy effect.

If you’re looking for an affordable drapery accent, sheer fabric is always chic and won’t break the bank. You can drape sheer fabric over shelves for a cool effect.

If you want to add a pop of color or visual interest in a room, choose colored and/or patterned drapery. If you’re a renter, you can use drapery as wall coverings instead of fabric wallpaper.

Cafe Curtains

Shorter curtains are a huge trend because of their timeless and whimsy look.

Cafe curtains are also functional. They offer privacy while letting in light, offering the best of both worlds in curtain design. They work especially well in the bathroom and kitchen, as windows in these rooms tend to be smaller.

Abstract curtains look best with this style. Since cafe curtains are shorter, you can avoid using some eye-catching prints. Some of our favorite patterns include checkered, geometric, and stripes.

Colorful Curtains

If you need a splash of color in a room, use some brightly colored drapes. Colorful curtains offer personality and interest in any room. This look is especially chic when paired with neutral decor.

If you’re unsure which colors to use, pink is a great place to start. This color is calming and comfortable, especially when you use a shade like rose pink (pictured here).

If you’re not a fan of the color pink, blue offers the same peaceful vibes. While darker shades of blue are the most popular, lighter shades, such as sky blue (pictured here), are very relaxing.

If you want curtains that are more compelling, choose colorful patterns. Floral fabrics are especially popular as drapery for this reason.

Sheer Curtains

Sheer curtains seem to be trending every year. Why is that? Sheer curtains are airy and lightweight, and they work well in every home. These curtains are timeless and will never go out of style.

Is there a specific sheer curtain style that’s trending? We’ll see larger windows decorated with sheer curtains to maximize the amount of natural light in your space.

You’ll also want to choose an elegant upholstery for your sheer curtains, and no fabric is better than linen. Linen looks delicate and semi-opaque. They’re lightweight enough to let in sunlight but durable enough to block UV rays from entering your home.

Layered Curtains

Are you debating between two curtain fabrics? Why not use them both? That’s because layered curtains are a huge trend this year.

Layered curtains are practical. You can have a blackout layer to block out, and can pull it back to reveal a sheer layer underneath to allow more light in.

This trend is not only functional but also stylish. Since layering curtains offers a lot to your window treatments, it’s best to use soft colors.

For the inner layer, choose a fabric like this one. This is a cotton and polyester blend, which is breathable but durable. The embroidered design is also beautiful.

For the outer layer, this beige microfiber fabric offers enough contrast to the white cotton blend but is also robust enough for blackout curtains. Microfiber has a denser weave, which offers thermal insulation and noise reduction.

Explore Drapery Fabric

As with all other aspects of interior design, curtain trends change every year. This year, we’re seeing a mix of colorful and sheer curtains, with layered and even cafe drapery.

Regardless of the curtain trends, you’ll want to rely on a high-quality fabric company offering the best drapery at mill prices. Explore our drapery collection today!