Cafe Curtains Are Back in Style—Here's How Designers Are Using Them
Photo by Colleen O’Neill
If there are two adjectives that are used often in the world of interior design, they’re “cozy” and “inviting.” This duo of descriptors capture what everyone hopes their home will feel like after putting in the effort of choosing a palette, shopping for furniture, and arranging accessories just so. Window treatments—though often thought of as more functional aspects of home design—can play a major role in bringing more charm and character to a home. That's especially true when cafe curtains are involved.
“Cafe curtains have been around forever, but are absolutely in a noticeable resurgence, including in my own home,” designer Emily Henderson says. “They are as sweet as they are functional, since they provide great privacy without blocking a whole window, and with the ‘eclectic English’ look still going strong, it’s the perfect warm accent. But I love when they are used in more modern spaces to add in extra softness, too.”
