If you're buying new curtains or remodeling a room, color is likely on your mind. But do you want the curtains to match your walls? The answer isn't so simple.

Interior designer Nina Lichtenstein explains, 'Certain curtain colors that once felt safe or trendy are beginning to feel ...

Option 2: Monochromatic The carpet and drapes do not have to be a perfect match, they just have to blend well together. If your carpet is a soft green, go for a hunter or lime green for curtains.

1. Match curtain fabric with upholstery to unify space that seems untidy. 2. Use carpet to mark off space. A rug is ideal for establishing a social zone within a room. 3.