FALL IN STYLE: TAKE THE RIGHT CURTAIN CALL

WHAT picture comes to your mind when you think of curtains? Maybe it's playing hide-and-seek, enveloping ourselves in their folds to play pranks, or feeling the gentle touch of morning light falling on our faces.

- ANJALI RAM

Maybe it's watching them sway softly in a summer breeze or on a rainy day. It's hard not to recall the little things as curtains have always been a familiar presence shaping the homes we lived in.

Once perceived as mere decorative fillers over windows or doors, today, curtains blend style and purpose, moving past that label and themselves as a soft architecture, not just by framing a space but by reshaping how people feel in that space.

Making the right (curtain) call

If curtains lend personality to a space, they in turn, draw their character from the fabric, texture, and styling. The right choice determines whether a room feels inviting or congested. Highlighting their power to set the tone, Harshita Nookula, visual merchandising lead at Livspace, says, "Curtains anchor both the function and mood of a space. While soft pastel sheers make a lounge feel calm and breezy, plush velvet drapes bring warmth and luxury to the space."

Ananya Indu, home decor content creator (@i_ananyaindu), adds, "Choosing light, airy curtains creates a fresh, open atmosphere, which is perfect for Indian homes."