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

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.

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.