Home Decor Ideas ·Apr 03, 2025

Popular & Timeless Curtain Styles in the US

In American home design, window curtains serve two key purposes: elevating visual appeal while managing sunlight effectively. Drawing from over 10 years of style research, TWOPAGES Curtains presents this curated breakdown of top-rated window treatments styles favored across U.S. households. Explore trending designs that balance form and function – from timeless classic drapes to crisp contemporary panels – and find the perfect match curtain styles for your interior vision.

1. Modern Minimalist Curtains: Clean Lines and Neutral Tones

The American minimalist home style remains popular, and more and more people are choosing curtain styles with simple lines and strong practicality. The main colors are mostly low-key and elegant solid colors such as beige, light gray and soft white.

These styles often feature:

Lightweight fabrics like linen or cotton blends
Rod-pocket or back-tab headings for effortless hanging
Floor-length designs that create an illusion of height

Perfect for: Enhancing open plan living rooms, compact urban apartment lofts and mid-century modern spaces.

Explore our minimalist linen curtain collection for understated elegance.

Extra Long Modern Minimalist Curtains for Living Room

From: @allabouthome

2. Traditional Elegance: Classic Pleated Styles

Formal spaces still favor timeless pleated curtain styles like:

Pinch pleat: Structured folds with tailored sophistication
Goblet pleat: Luxurious rounded headers resembling wine glasses
Box pleat: Crisp, symmetrical folds for traditional dining rooms

These styles often use heavy fabrics like velvet or brocade and pair beautifully with decorative curtain rods. A 2024 Forbes Home survey found that 65% of homeowners prioritize ‘aesthetic flexibility’ when choosing curtains, with formal drapery remaining a staple in upscale properties.

Ideal for: Formal living areas, historic homes, and bedrooms needing light-blocking solutions.

Traditional Elegance Curtains for Bedroom

From: pattirobertsdesignco

3. Farmhouse Chic: Cottage-Inspired Textures

The farmhouse trend popularized by Joanna Gaines remains strong, with these key elements:

Burlap or gauzy cotton fabrics
Tie-top or café-style designs
Neutral tones with subtle patterns like checks or stripes

Pair these with rustic wooden rods for a cozy, lived-in feel. Most farmhouse curtains offer a machine washable option, perfect for busy households.

Layering Linen Curtains and Woven Shades for Living Room

From: meggieferrerhome

4. Bohemian Boldness: Patterns and Layering

Free-spirited American homes embrace boho-chic curtain style featuring:

Global-inspired prints (ikat, tribal, or floral)
Sheer overlays layered over blackout panels
Tassel or pom-pom trims

Pair these with macramé wall hangings and vintage rugs for a curated boho look.

From: touchesofwood_lexi

5. Scandinavian-Inspired Sheers

Light-filtering sheer curtain styles dominate sunlit spaces, particularly in coastal states. Key traits include:

Semi-transparent voile or polyester blends
Simple tab-top or grommet headings
Airy whites and pale blues

Pro Tip: Layer sheers over window shades for adjustable privacy.

Layer Sheers over Window Shades for Dining Room Privacy

From: abrizzi

6. Industrial Edge: Metal Accents and Raw Textures

Urban lofts and converted warehouses often feature:

Steel-gray linen panels
Exposed traverse rods
Leather pull tabs

Pair with factory-style windows for an authentic industrial vibe.

7. Coastal Casual: Nautical Stripes and Light Fabrics

Beach houses from Florida to California favor:

Aqua and sand-colored stripes
Sun-faded linen textures
Rope tie-backs

From: @jdinteriors90

2025 American Curtain Trends to Watch

Eco-Friendly Materials: Organic cotton and recycled fabrics are in demand.

Motorization: Motorized shades with easy control.

Moody Tones: Deep greens and terracotta for a dramatic touch.

Curtain-Adorned Walls: Enhance wall aesthetics with elegance.

Curtain-draped doors: Doors seamlessly blended with flowing fabric for a cohesive aesthetic.

Choosing Your Perfect Curtain Styles

Consider these factors when selecting curtains:

Room function (e.g., blackout for bedrooms)
Architectural style (e.g., pleated for crown molding)
Maintenance needs (washable vs. dry-clean-only)

Need help? Use our Home Decor Inspiration or read our guide to measuring curtains correctly.

Final Thoughts About Curtain Styles

From Texas ranch houses to New York penthouses, American curtain styles balance regional tastes with universal needs for privacy, light control, and self-expression. At TWOPAGES Curtains, we offer free fabric samples and custom options in a variety of styles and sizes to help you choose the perfect curtains.

Which style speaks to your home? Browse all collections to find your perfect match today!

Perfect ambience

Just the right curtains I was looking for, blocked all the light but lets the sun shine on the wall and ceiling a bit. The other curtains I had blocked only 75% of the light.

The material feels high quality and durable.

The only thing I need to do now is get them steamed so they look uniform.

Very fast shipping, came 2 days early. The turn around time from manufacturing to shipping wasn’t long either.

Love them but not true blackout

I was very excited to get these and love how they look with my kids rooms. Unfortunately, the way they are sewn together allows for a lot of light to get through. I ordered the blackout lining hoping I wouldn’t need to close the curtains but as you can see, the seams are super bright.

Sag at the end

They look nice but when they get to the edge of the recommended length they clearly sag at the ends, even without curtains. Not worth $75

Hello! Regarding the drooping issue you mentioned, it may be related to the installation method or the characteristics of the track itself. If you need any assistance or advice, feel free to contact support@twopagescurtains.com, and our customer service team will do their best to resolve the issue for you.

Great shades!

We love our Twopages Cinnamon Natural Jute Bamboo Woven Shade. The true color is a bit darker than photos depicted online but I got the sample booklet and anticipated that. I do really like it.

Amazing Workmanship and Embroidered Trim!

Two Pages has upped their game. My drapes came in a lovely branded zipper bags with a lovely message inside. Delivery was so quick! I have over a dozen curtains in my home from Two Pages. I recently upgraded my Isabella Paper White curtains in my living room to Isabella Paper White with R31 Trim. Oh my goodness- GORGEOUS!!! Firstly, my original Paper White drapes had a blue tinge to them, a very stark white. Which was fine, but I don’t know if they changed the sourcing, but the Paper White colour is now a lovely True clean white that is more soft, I LOVE the white. The R31 trim sample that I ordered in advance, also matched the trim tape on the curtains. Customer service was good to confirm with my enquiry that the sample did indeed match, as the website colour depicted was a bit different. It is a stunning sky blue (not aqua like the website picture). Moreover the workmanship and specifically how the tape was sewn onto the drape, was straight and aligned nicely with the thread. I was nervous when I ordered, because I saw a review where you could see that the sewing had gone outside of the lines and looked sub par; but I can assure you, the trim tape is sewn on beautifully. I plan to order Jawara Pink with Q21 or K61 next; which will make it 20 pairs of drapes from Two Pages that I own, LOL. The trim tape itself is such good quality, wide and stunningly embroidered. They rival designer named ones. I WISH I could order the trim tape itself so that I can add it to a throw pillow and at the bottom of my slip covered dining chairs, to coordinate the rooms. My style is Modern French Country I would say. Thank you Two Pages for my exquisite drapes

Hello! Thank you for your support! Open this link and you can order the trim border samples: https://twopagescurtains.com/products/choose-any-5-trim-border-samples-for-8 . If you would like a custom length of the trim border, you can contact support@twopagescurtains.com, our customer service team will assist you.

Obsessed with this texture!

Love how our shade turned out in both texture and color! It compliments our creamy white trim and oak floors perfectly!

Excellent curtains

I ordered the custom Liz linen curtains for my living room and dining room. Got the lightest liner as recommended by customer service because I was worried about fading of the curtain. Color is burlywood birch. They are beautiful curtains. The hook thats included makes them adjustable in height so you can make them longer or shorter as needed. Will definitely order again.

Good rod

Simple and elegant. Husband said it was sturdy and the screws were good quality. The reason why I gave it fours stars is because the color was off between different pieces.

So elegant

I just love how these curtains look in our dining room. They go perfectly with the wool rug under the table. I got the pinch pleated drapes from the Liz Collection in color Pale Aqua Blue with memory training and no lining. One thing I do think is important is to order the swatch first in order to have an idea what an actual color would look like. The curtain color looks exactly like the swatch but is different from the color online. The one online looks more green. So, do spend the $5 on the swatch and you will not be disappointed.