Living room curtains

The ideal living room curtain regulates three things at once: daylight, room temperature and outside noise. In a living space that faces full sun or looks onto the street, a dense blackout curtain transforms everyday comfort without compromising on style.

Kurtens dresses your living room made-to-measure, from blackout curtains to technical models. Our 3-in-1 curtain combines 100% blackout, up to 7°C of thermal gain and 22 dB of sound reduction* in a 620 g/m² fabric. Measured to the exact centimetre for your windows and patio doors.
Which curtain should you choose for a living room?

A living room sets three demands that a lightweight curtain cannot meet: controlling light through the day, keeping a stable temperature in the room where you spend the most time, and softening street noise. The right choice comes down to fabric density, not apparent thickness.

Thermal comfort matters especially 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, in addition to the RE2020 thermal regulations.

To go further on pure performance, browse our made-to-measure thermal curtain collections and made-to-measure soundproof curtains.

Living room curtains: the density comparison

In a living room, fabric density directly determines the comfort you get. Here is where the main curtain categories stand, and what each one really brings to your living space.

Category Density Soundproof 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 3-en-1 620 g/m² 22 dB* 7°C* 100%*
*Data from tests under optimal conditions.
Light and atmosphere: blackout or light-filtering for the living room

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 tucks away neatly to let daylight in the rest of the time. Its decorative face in a plain linen feel comes in 7 colors 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 color guide or the full Kurtens palette.

How do you order your made-to-measure living room curtains?

Every Kurtens living room curtain is made to the exact dimensions of your windows or patio doors, in standard sizes or made-to-measure to the exact centimetre. This precision avoids light leaks on the sides and guarantees a clean hang, with no misplaced folds.

Before ordering, measure with our sizing guide and choose the fixing suited to your rod with the fixings guide. For a large living room patio door, check the number of panels needed in our heavy curtain article vs lightweight.

Need all three performances combined in a single curtain? Explore the blackout, thermal and soundproof curtain collection

Living Room Curtains

Frequently asked questions.
Which curtain color should you choose for a living room?

For a living room, neutral shades like off-white, cream or grey open up the space and match any decor. Bolder colors like blue or green create a cozy atmosphere. Kurtens offers 7 colors suited to living spaces.

Do you need a blackout or light-filtering curtain in a living room?

It all depends on the use. A 100% blackout curtain is ideal if your living room also serves as a home cinema room 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 darken a living room too much?

No, because blackout only works when the curtain is closed. Open, a dense curtain tucks away to the sides and does not stop daylight from coming in. You keep the brightness during the day and total darkness whenever you want it.

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. Our 3-in-1 curtain (620 g/m²) delivers up to 7°C of thermal gain* by creating an insulating air layer in front of the window, which reduces the cold-wall sensation in the living room.

Does a living room curtain reduce street noise?

Yes, to a certain extent. A high-density curtain softens airborne noise. Our 3-in-1 curtain (620 g/m²) reduces perceived noise by up to 22 dB*, noticeably easing traffic or outdoor conversations in a living room facing the street.

What curtain height for a living room?

In a living room, curtains look best when they reach the floor, or just brush it, for an elegant finish and better insulation. Made-to-measure production to the exact centimetre lets you set the precise height to your window or patio door. Measure with the Kurtens size guide.

How many panels for a large living room patio door?

For a large patio door, two panels make central opening and cleaning easier, while a single wide panel delivers continuous blackout with no light leak. The right choice depends on the width and how you use it. Our team can guide you based on your dimensions.