While usual draperies and Roman shades are timeless, cafe curtains have just become a big trend, and if you feel like adding character to your home without breaking the bank, this is your chance.
What Are Café Curtains?
Café curtains are window treatments that hang on the lower part of the window letting lots of natural light inside, still keeping enough privacy.
White beadboard looks very cottage-like and at the same time very sophisticate, and simple grey linen curtains add that rustic chic.
The elegant bathing space is done with blush cafe curtains to keep privacy up and add a slight touch of color.
These textural curtains are chosen in the colors of the kitchen, so they look very cohesive here.
The cottagecore kitchen is done with striped cafe curtains, vintage fixtures, potted plants and a candle.
This classic space shows off striped curtains, jute rugs, elegant furniture and beautiful views.
Bring a touch of color to your space using cafe curtains. Here they are integrated into a monochromatic space making it lively.
What Are Café Curtain Advantages?
First of all, it’s the look. Café curtains bring a dose of sophistication to the room. They also make it cozier as they bring cottagecore vibes, especially if you rock some textural fabrics like linen.
Second, café curtains keep your space private without darkening the room, which is perfect for small rooms and for those who can’t live without sunlight.
Third, such a window treatment can add color and interest to the space as it’s quite an unusual solution.
Fourth, café curtains are perfect for ‘difficult’ windows like bay and bow ones. You may use these curtains together with other treatments like usual curtains.
Fifth, café curtains are small and won’t break the bank as classic Roman shades or blinds, besides, you can DIY them.
The window is done with neutral cafe curtains that don't block the light or the view and add coziness.
I totally admire the style of this kitchen with black industrial fixtures and frames, neutral cabinets and striped curtains that add charm.
These sheer cafe curtains are perfect to support the farmhouse aesthetics and get some privacy.
This semi-sheer curtain in the kitchen allows a lot of natural light inside.
A linen curtain is sure to add that lovely cottage charm to the kitchen.
The black nook is refreshed with light and textural fabrics of the curtains and cushions.
How To DIY Café Curtains?
If you don’t feel like sewing, take a nice piece of fabric (according to the size of the lower part of the window), a drapery rod and hooks, no-sew hemming tape and iron. Cut the fabric into halves, attach the hemming tape using an iron. Attach hooks to the curtains, install the rod and curtains on the window and voila!
This lovely breakfast corner features a whole row of windows treated with cafe curtains that don't block out the light.
The rustic kitchen shows a whole range of textures: stained wood, stone, tile and a purple linen curtain.
The creamy kitchen is accented with printed cafe curtains that add print to the space.
These printed curtains highlight the ultimate elegance of the black and white kitchen with gold fixtures.
A bow window seems difficult to treat but cafe curtains can do that. If there's too much light, just raise the rod higher.
A bay window is easy to style with cafe curtains that won't reduce the natural light.
The bathroom features a whole arrangement of windows covered with cafe curtains for privacy but enough light.
This breakfast nook shows off a lot of character thanks to the textiles used and a wicker jug instead of a vase.
How To Choose Café Curtains?
Don’t want to DIY anything? Then buy ready café curtains, and here are some measurement tips you might find useful. The total width of the curtain panels should be a few inches wider than the width of the window for a fuller look. Cafe curtains should rest slightly above the windowsill so you’ll need to measure the length from the curtain rod to the windowsill.
The neutral farmhouse bathroom looks adorable due to the details: neutral linen curtains and greenery in a vase.
If you want a bit of cottagecore aesthetics, hang linen cafe curtains on the bathroom window.
The light striped curtains highlight the farmhouse aeshetic of the kitchen.
The printed pleated curtain is tied up to the color of the cabinetry here.
The small bathing space is hidden with a printed curtain, decorated with a quirky table and artwork.
This creatively shaped window wall is highlighted with a bench that repeats its line, and green cafe curtains add privacy to those who are sitting here.
Where To Hang Café Curtains?
The best spaces for such curtains are kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms and various window nooks. If you have a breakfast corner that needs to be slightly shaded or made more private, cafe curtains are great. If you have a window in the bathroom and need privacy but light, this is it.
This cute vintage farmhouse kitchen shows off a vintage gallery wall and green printed curtains.
The cottage kitchen is done in creamy shades but the dark green floral curtains add interest to it.
The lively breakfast nook is done with a mint curved sofa, cane chairs, floral print curtains and a gold chandelier.
The window is styled with built-in furniture including a daybed. Cafe curtains make the daybed space more private.
The relaxed breakfast corner is done with neutral cafe curtains to add a bit of privacy.
The creamy farmhouse kitchen is made more eye-catching with stained shelves and botanical print curtains.
The lovely striped pink curtains are repeated on the vanity to give the space a playful touch. (via homesandgardens).
This elegant pleating is always a good idea to add a little bit of classics to the spot. (via everhem).
How To Style Café Curtains?
To style the café curtains right, you need to tie them to the color scheme of the room to make them look cohesive. Consider adding pleating, it will make your curtains look traditional and more elegant. One more idea is adding beautiful hardware, better contrasting, to make the curtains stand out.
This neutral kitchen is accented with delicate floral print curtains that are DIYed without sewing. (via growingupkemper).
The bedroom is styled with buttery yellow textiles that make it feel sunny, and sheer cafe curtains add privacy to the space. (via houseandgarden).
The small bathing space at the window can be hidden with semi-sheer curtains when needed. (via wdesign).
These neutral textural curtains with a classic print are perfect for cottage and farmhouse kitchens. (via eleanorrosehome).
The curved space with windows is fitted with a purple curved bench and blush curtains make the dining nook more private. (via prettydomesticated).
This modern white bathroom accented with dark grey and a yellow cafe curtain on the window.
The window is covered with light cafe curtains that soften the look of the space and make it cozier.
These small pleated curtains support the farmhouse style of the kitchen making it more welcoming.
The bathroom features a bay window, and a bathtub in its niche. The windows are all treated with cafe curtains.
A window treated with curtains allows to sit and sleep here still keeping privacy.
The black and white space is accented with textures using stone, marble and textiles including cafe curtains.