Summer Style Refresh: How Curtains Can Instantly Transform a Room
As the days get longer and the sunlight streams in, summer is the perfect time to refresh your home—and one of the easiest, most impactful changes you can make is updating your curtains. Inspired by the light, airy styles of summer, this season is all about embracing softness, subtle color, pretty patterns, and effortless function.
Here’s how curtains can help you capture that breezy summer vibe while elevating your space:
1. Lighten Up with Sheer and Linen Curtains
Summer calls for fabrics that breathe. Use linen or cotton blend curtains in natural tones to create a crisp yet relaxed look. You can also use sheers that let in light while still offering privacy—perfect for those long summer evenings.
Tip: Try linen curtains in soft whites, ivory, or pale gray for a clean, coastal feel. Sheer panels are ideal for letting in maximum light while giving your room a dreamy, sun-washed glow, like these above as seen on Emily Henderson.
2. Bring in Seasonal Color
Curtains are a great way to nod to the season without a full decor overhaul. Infuse a room with pastel tones or summer patterns—think soft sage, dusty rose, or pale blue. Keep grounded with nature-inspired hues like warm taupe, sand, and light olive.
Tip: Swap out heavier winter panels for summery colors and prints (stripes, botanical motifs, or even simple checks). It’s a fast, low-commitment way to refresh a room. The beautiful pattern above is from fabric by Molly Mahon.
3. Maximize Natural Light
One of summer’s greatest joys is the abundance of sunlight. Embrace it! Hang curtains like a pro by hanging them wide and high to keep as much natural light in the room as possible.
Tip: Mount your curtain rods about 5 inches above your window frame and extend them beyond the sides of the window. This makes the windows look bigger and ensures your curtains don’t block any precious sunlight.
4. Keep It Casual and Airy
Summer interiors should feel relaxed. You can opt for unlined curtains or casual styles during warmer months. Lean into clean lines but with breezy textures that feel inviting, not overly formal.
Tip: If you typically use structured pleats or heavy fabrics, try switching to a more laid-back curtain style for summer. Go for flowing silhouettes and breathable fabrics that move gently with the breeze, like the unlined Emery Drape by Pottery Barn shown above,
5. Hang Your Curtains the Easy Way
Summertime means more outdoor activities and more time out and about. Hanging your curtains doesn’t have to be a chore. Take your cue from Lisa DiAntonio, founder and owner of WINDOWamour. To make hanging and adjusting your summer curtains easy and level every time, use our LEVELette brackets—they’re designed to simplify the process, especially when you're layering sheer and blackout curtains for summer flexibility.
Final Thoughts
Curtains might not be the first thing you think of when you’re updating your home for summer, but they’re one of the most powerful tools for setting the tone of a room. With the right fabric, color, and placement, your curtains can take your space from heavy and dark to light, fresh, and full of summer charm.
Ready to refresh your windows for summer? Whether you’re choosing linen panels, breezy sheers, or layering both, our LEVELette curtain rod brackets make it easy to get the perfect hang—fast. Explore our collection and give your room the summery update it deserves.
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