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A living room places three demands a lightweight curtain cannot meet: modulating the light through the day, keeping a stable temperature in the room where you spend the most time, and dampening street noise. The right choice comes down to the density of the fabric, not the apparent thickness.
Thermal comfort matters particularly in a living room. According to ADEME, windows account for 10 to 15% of a home's heat loss. A dense curtain limits these losses in winter and blocks overheating in summer, complementing the RE2020 environmental regulation.
To go further on pure performance, see our made-to-measure thermal curtain and made-to-measure soundproof curtain collections.
Living room curtains: the density comparison
In a living room, the density of the fabric directly determines the comfort you get. Here is how the main categories of curtain compare, and what each really brings to your living space.
| Category | Density | Soundproofing | Thermal | Blackout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard curtain | 150-300 g/m² | 5-7 dB | 1-2°C | 40-70% |
| Mid-range | 300-500 g/m² | 12-18 dB | 2-4°C | 70-90% |
| High performance | 500+ g/m² | 18-25 dB | 5-7°C | 95-100% |
| Kurtens | 620 g/m² | 22 dB* | 7°C* | 100%* |
A living room lives with light. The Kurtens curtain blocks 100% of light when closed, ideal for home-cinema evenings or late afternoons facing the setting sun, and tidies away neatly to let daylight in the rest of the time. Its decorative face, with a plain linen-touch finish, comes in 7 colours designed for living spaces: off-white, cream, grey, blue, lilac, green and mint green.
To choose the shade that suits your living room, follow our curtain colour guide or the full Kurtens palette.
Each Kurtens living room curtain is made to the exact dimensions of your windows or patio doors, in standard or made-to-measure to the centimetre. This precision avoids light leaks at the sides and ensures a clean hang, with no misplaced fold.
Before ordering, measure with our sizing guide and choose the fixing suited to your pole with the heading guide. For a large living room bay window, check the number of panels needed in our article on heavy versus lightweight curtains.
Need all three performances in a single curtain? Discover the blackout thermal and soundproof curtain collection
Frequently asked questions.
Which curtain colour to choose for a living room?
For a living room, neutral shades such as off-white, cream or grey make the space feel larger and suit any décor. Bolder colours such as blue or green create a cosy atmosphere. Kurtens offers 7 colours suited to living spaces.
Should you choose a blackout or light-filtering curtain in a living room?
It depends on the use. A 100% blackout curtain is ideal if your living room also serves as a home cinema or faces full sun. The Kurtens curtain blocks light when closed and lets it in when open, covering both needs with a single product.
Does a thick curtain make a living room too dark?
No, because blackout only works when the curtain is closed. Open, a dense 620 g/m² curtain tidies away to the sides and does not stop daylight coming in. You keep brightness during the day and complete darkness whenever you want.
How do you insulate a living room from the cold with curtains?
Windows account for 10 to 15% of a home's heat loss according to ADEME. A dense 620 g/m² curtain provides up to 7°C of thermal gain* by creating an insulating layer of air in front of the window, which reduces the cold-wall feeling in the living room.
Does a living room curtain reduce street noise?
Yes, to a degree. A high-density curtain dampens airborne noise. The Kurtens 620 g/m² fabric reduces perceived noise by up to 22 dB*, which clearly softens traffic or outside conversations in a living room facing the street.
What curtain height for a living room?
For a living room, the curtain is best dropped to the floor, even skimming it, for an elegant look and better insulation. Made-to-measure to the centimetre lets you adjust the exact height to your window or patio door. Measure with the Kurtens sizing guide.
How many panels for a large living room bay window?
For a large bay, two panels make central opening and cleaning easier, while a single large panel offers continuous blackout with no light leak. The choice depends on the width and the use. Our team guides you according to your dimensions.
