10 Dining Room Curtain Ideas You’ll Love: Creative, Practical & Stylish Curtain Styles for Your Dining SpaceEvelyn GrantSep 24, 2025Table of Contents1. Sheer Layers for Soft Light2. Floor-to-Ceiling Drama3. Bold Patterns for Conversation4. Neutral Linen for a Timeless Look5. Color-Blocked Panels6. Velvet Luxe7. Roman Shades with Side Panels8. Sheen & Metallic Accents9. Café Curtains10. Double Rod for Seasonal SwapsFAQTable of Contents1. Sheer Layers for Soft Light2. Floor-to-Ceiling Drama3. Bold Patterns for Conversation4. Neutral Linen for a Timeless Look5. Color-Blocked Panels6. Velvet Luxe7. Roman Shades with Side Panels8. Sheen & Metallic Accents9. Café Curtains10. Double Rod for Seasonal SwapsFAQFree Room PlannerDesign your dream room online for free with the powerful room designer toolStart for FREEA few years ago, I had a client who insisted on installing heavy velvet curtains in a tiny north-facing dining room. It looked like the room was wearing a winter coat all year round—and not in a good way. That project taught me one thing: the wrong curtains can make or break a space. Small or big, your dining room deserves a window treatment that’s functional and beautiful. And honestly, small spaces can spark the boldest ideas, if you let them.1. Sheer Layers for Soft LightI love using gauzy, sheer curtains layered over blinds. They let in light while hiding less-than-perfect views. The trick is choosing a fabric that feels airy but still frames the dining table as a focal point.save pin2. Floor-to-Ceiling DramaRunning curtains from ceiling to floor adds instant height to a dining room. In one project, I combined this with a simple room layout tweak to make the whole area feel grander without actually expanding it.save pin3. Bold Patterns for ConversationFloral jacquard, oversized checks—dining rooms can handle a pattern party. The challenge is balancing busy prints with calm wall colors so the space stays inviting instead of overwhelming.save pin4. Neutral Linen for a Timeless LookNatural linen drapes work with almost any style. They age gracefully and soften the light for that perfect golden-hour dining vibe. Downside? They wrinkle—but I think the crumples add charm.save pin5. Color-Blocked PanelsSewing two contrasting fabrics into a single panel creates a designer-custom feel. Great for breaking the monotony in minimal dining rooms, though matching them to your palette takes some planning.save pin6. Velvet LuxeThick velvet adds richness, especially paired with vintage furniture. Just make sure your dining room doesn’t run too warm—these curtains can trap heat in summer.save pin7. Roman Shades with Side PanelsA hybrid look—structured Roman shades for light control, plus decorative side panels for texture. I once teamed this with a tight furniture arrangement to give a small dining corner big personality.save pin8. Sheen & Metallic AccentsSilk or faux silk with a subtle metallic thread lights up under the chandelier. They’re a bit high-maintenance but worth it for special-occasion dining rooms.save pin9. Café CurtainsPerfect for informal spaces or windows that face a garden. They give you privacy at the bottom while letting in sunshine at the top—simple and cheerful.save pin10. Double Rod for Seasonal SwapsInstall two parallel rods so you can swap inner layers depending on the season—sheers in summer, heavier weaves in winter. I paired this with an AI-driven style preview for a client, and they were amazed how easy it was to visualize each look before buying fabric.save pinFAQWhat's the easiest style to maintain? Linen and cotton blends are my top picks—they wash well and don't need too much ironing.How to make small dining rooms look bigger with curtains? Extend the rod wider than the window so curtains hang outside the glass, maximizing visible light and view.Start for FREEPlease check with customer service before testing new feature.Free Room PlannerDesign your dream room online for free with the powerful room designer toolStart for FREE