Delightfully Sweet Nursery Curtains

Improve naptime and bedtime and create a soothing environment by limiting light with nursery curtains from west elm. Our extensive selection of window dressings for your baby or toddler's room includes a wide range of fabrics, finishes and colors, styles and headings so you can make the nursery a peacefully relaxing haven for your child.

Nursery Curtain Fabrics

Choose a light, sheer fabric that gently filters light and lets cool breezes flow or a heavier, more opaque fabric to block out light and increase privacy. The best curtain fabrics are made from materials like:

• Cotton, which can add depth and dimension to a room
• Velvet, which dress up windows with a high-sheen finish
• Linen-cotton blends, which are modern and attractive
• Jacquard, which is perfect for light-filtering patterns

Sheer fabrics will let the most light through, while semi-sheer add privacy and block a moderate amount of light. Thicker fabrics can block out most or all light and they provide the highest level of privacy in your nursery.

Fabric Finishes and Colors

Add pizzazz to the nursery with shimmery curtains, velvet or patterns, or pick neutral colors to complement your existing decor. Opt for bright, vibrant colors to make the space more lively, or stick with pretty pastels to create seamless design throughout the space. Nursery curtains are available in a huge range of finishes and colors, so it's easy to find the set that's perfect for your little one's room.

Tip:You can tie the whole nursery's look together if you choose curtains that match a patterned rug and baby bedding.

Curtain Styles for the Nursery

Room darkening curtains and blackout curtains are ideal for light sleepers and in nurseries that face a busy street - they'll block out daylight and headlights that can interrupt solid slumber. You can mix-and-match, too, if you need room darkening or blackout curtains but find a sheer set you love.

Headings

Curtain headers - the part of the curtain or drape that you attach to the curtain rod - can be as stylish as the fabric, color and style you choose. The most common are:

• Rod pockets. Rod pockets (commonly called pole pockets) are pockets sewn across the top of the curtain panel.
• Tab top. Tab top curtains feature tabs at regular intervals; the curtain rod slides through all of them.
• Pinch pleats. Pinch pleat headings feature pleats that appear pinched together and the pleat smooths out over the length of the curtain.
• Eyelet or grommet. Eyelet or grommet headings are simple and casual and you can choose how wide your curtain hangs based on how much space you leave between each hole.

Tip: Plastic grommets are quieter than metal grommets are as the curtain opens and closes, so if keeping quiet is your primary concern, plastic may be the best choice.

Tips for Choosing Nursery Curtains

Consider color, fabric and size when you're choosing curtains for your little one's nursery, using these tips:

• Measure the distance between the curtain rod and the floor when you're choosing a size. Then, decide whether you want the curtains to brush the floor or hang a bit higher.
• Decide whether you want to block out light or simply accentuate the space with your curtains. Lightweight fabrics let in more light than heavier fabrics do.
• Think about how full you want the curtains to be when they're open and closed when choosing a width.
• Choose a color from your palette, whether it's solid or patterned, to create a streamlined look and pull together your decor. Choosing something that matches the nursery rug or bedding is a great option.

Outfitting your child's nursery with the right accessories is easy when you shop west elm's extensive collection of kids' furnishings, bedding, curtains and drapes and other accents. The key is finding a look you love and complementing it with fabulous add-ons.