Why I Chose Cafe Curtains

Cafe curtains are the perfect solution for rooms where you want a little bit of privacy, while still allowing the light to shine through.

Privacy + Light

The main reason I chose to do cafe curtains in my primary bathroom and dining room was because I wanted both privacy and light all the time in those spaces. If I had done a roman shade in either room, I would need to pull down the entire window covering to get the privacy, which is where the cafe curtain is the perfect solution.

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Can a cafe curtain work in a formal space?

Yes, in my dining room, to keep it feeling more formal I chose a nice linen fabric, sheer so the sunlight would still shine through, and a little pattern to give it personality. I chose a crisp, french pleat so it would feel tailored and more formal. 

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Perfect for bathrooms

When are we ever wanting our bathroom windows fully exposed besides to let the light in? Rarely are we in our bathroom in a state that we are fine with our neighbors seeing. I regret putting roman shades in my girl's bathroom because I am always pulling them up and down throughout the day, whereas in my bathroom the cafe curtains stay shut all day for privacy but the light still streams through. 

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Tips for Buying Cafe Curtains

• Window treatments most of the time are not inexpensive but they are something we suggest investing in - they make a space feel comfortable and complete.

• The total width of the curtain panels should be a few inches wider than the width of the window for a fuller look.

• I hung my curtains about 6 inches above the half way point of my window.

• Cafe curtains should rest slightly above the window sill so you’ll need to measure the length from the curtain rod to the window sill.

• I prefer to use a natural material like raw metal for the rods - they're timeless and longer lasting.

• I chose custom curtains from Uptown Drapes and love how they turned out. 

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