Q&A for How to Choose Curtains

There are many curtain materials that are great to use. If you want to let a lot of light through and aren't worried about insulation, then a lighter cotton fabric will work for you. If you want a heavier look that will also filter light and insulate your space, then go with a heavy velvet or wool curtain.

You should choose curtains that match the room they're in. You can choose ones that have a pattern and will make a big statement in your space or you can get ones that are more neutral so they blend nicely in your space.

You should always take your home décor in consideration, but a lot of people neglect scale. Correct measurements are really, really important!

Yes - it would look very busy and unbalanced if there were different window treatments on windows in the same room

You can do a neutral color like tan, sand, or even white - that would look earthy and be a good contrast against the green.

Your choices are floor-length curtains, apron-length (midway between floor and sill), and above-sill length. First, the shape of the window matters - long windows need long curtains while short windows might be able to have either long or short curtains, depending on your personal preference and the appearance. Practical needs must be accounted for too - do you need to block light, keep warmth in or out, prevent animals from climbing the curtains, ensure ease of cleaning, etc.? In general, shorter curtains are less work, cheaper and easier to maintain and let in lots of light, while longer curtains are great at blocking light, offering thermal protection and looking elegant.

First of all, stick to plain colors and avoid using patterns or checks, since your wall already has this effect. Sheer white curtains would probably go well with your wall scheme but if you'd prefer some color, consider cream, silver, ocher, pale yellow or lilac/lavender colored curtains, either sheers or opaque fabric.