16 Gorgeous Dining Room Window Treatments That Will Perfect Your Space

The right window treatment can completely change the look of your dining room, taking it from blah to show-stopping. It can bring elegance, style, and functionality to the area. Whether you want to create a cozy atmosphere for the family or a dramatic space for entertaining friends, window treatments are important in shaping the overall vibe in your dining room and tying the entire look of your decor together. From light, airy sheers to rich, dramatic drapes, we have 16 gorgeous window treatments for the room that boost privacy, control brightness, and improve insulation.

To find the best window treatment for your dining room, it's important to consider your lifestyle. For example, when you have younger kids, you want a safe environment and prefer options like cordless or motorized shades, shutters, or budget-friendly curtains that look expensive. But with older kids, you can opt for fancy curtains made from silk or taffeta. If your home is the neighborhood gathering spot for adult game nights, you want the dining room to be a warm, welcoming space. Floor-grazing curtains in rich, earthy hues offer drama and an affable aesthetic. Or, when your dining room leans into a modern style, structured Roman shades give you a clean, contemporary touch.

Whether your dining room has a modern or traditional aesthetic — or even something in between — these stunning window treatment ideas offer a mix of functionality, style, and trendiness for every dining room aesthetic and lifestyle.

Motorized rolling shades are a minimalist way to control glare, reduce heat, and protect your modern dining room furniture from UV rays while still allowing natural light to filter in. They add a backdrop to your space without drawing attention to it or overpowering it. Further, these shades come in a variety of fabrics and colors. Most brands also offer a valance or cassette to cover up the rolling mechanism on top. Whether alone or paired with decorative curtains, rolling shades provide privacy and a sleek look.

As people prioritize sustainable materials, woven wood window treatments made from natural bamboo products are becoming even more popular. Bamboo shades have an organic, earthy tone and texture, bringing a natural aesthetic to your dining room space. These shades let diffused light filter in while maintaining your privacy. Bamboo shades come in a variety of styles, like Roman, cordless, and roll-up. Their versatility offers just about everything to work with any home decor style, from boho to coastal to modern farmhouse.

If minimalism isn't your style, the good news is that maximalism is making a comeback. The look gravitates toward excess, and bold curtains to frame your windows might be just the thing they need. Whether it's eye-catching floral and geometric prints that add a pop of color to the room or unexpected textures that bring depth, maximalism gives you permission to express your personality. The aesthetic should enhance the dynamic feel rather than overtaking it.

Perfect for a mix of style and function, designers are picking window treatment styles that have a shade and drapery combo for an exquisite layered look in the dining room. The pairing of long, pinch-pleat curtains and natural woven shades offers the perfect balance of softness and texture while allowing for privacy and light control. To give the illusion of having a bigger, taller room, hang the drapes at least 4 inches above the window.

While most window coverings come in solid colors or textured designs, embroidered curtains give your dining space both elements for an extra statement-making layer of artistry and an opulent air of refinement. Whether they have a floral print, geometric pattern, or another intricate design, embroidered curtains offer a handcrafted aesthetic. They come in heavy and sheer fabrics and nearly every color of the rainbow, depending on the look you want to achieve.

If you're looking for a timeless window treatment, the search is over with pinch-pleat curtains, where the fabric is gathered and sewn into evenly spaced pleats at the top. The popular curtain works for both casual, transitional, and formal styles by creating a structured, tailored look that perfectly drapes along your windows. And if you love your current flowy drapes but want the look of pleats, find out how to custom pinch-pleat your set of loose curtains with an easy DIY.

Whether your house has a designated dining room or a cute breakfast nook inside your kitchen, cafe curtains are an adorable, practical window treatment to cover the lower half of your windows, offering privacy but still letting in natural light. They're available in a slew of patterns and have a European-inspired feel that fits in with farmhouse, French country, and classic decors. If you already have this style, be sure you're not making the major mistakes that might cause your cafe curtains to look outdated.

Different curtain lengths create different visual effects, and drama-inducing floor-grazing curtains that just kiss the floor are an elegant option that demands attention. They should sweep the floor with a small break without too much puddling, offering a clean, tailored aesthetic that works in both casual and formal spaces. Keep in mind that the longer the length, the more high-maintenance they tend to be. So, when you're tired of maintaining your floor-kissing curtains, you can always raise the curtain rod or perform a quick hem job.

Stained glass windows are vibrant, colorful, artistic, and pricey. But decorative adhesive film that mimics the intricate look of traditional stained glass offers a similar look without the hefty price tag. It's perfect for adding a touch of art to your windows while maintaining privacy and light control. This budget-friendly option doesn't require any special skills or professional installation. Available in a slew of designs, peel-and-stick versions make this DIY project super easy for getting a dreamy vibe in your dining room.

In line with the Mocha Mousse Pantone color of the year, rich, earthy tones — like chocolate brown, caramel, terracotta, olive green, rust, and muted clay — bring a foundational balance and grounded aesthetic to your dining area. It can be as simple as window linen curtains that add texture and warmth while blending into the background. Their somewhat crinkled texture helps soften the room, allowing natural light to filter in while giving you privacy.

Blackout curtains are thicker and more opaque than regular ones, making them great for bedrooms. But they also work in dining spaces, especially when they're dripping in luxurious velvety textures and jewel-inspired tones, delivering drama to your design. Besides creating a cozy environment, blackout curtains pull double duty by protecting your dining room furniture, floor, rugs, and artwork from UV rays coming in, while helping to regulate interior temperatures against heat and cold.

Looking for a versatile, timeless window treatment that won't overwhelm your dining room? Enter sheer curtains. They add an airy, whimsical aesthetic to your dining space and can be paired with linen curtains, woven shades, or wooden blinds for added dimension and a layered, textured look. Sheer curtains offer a certain degree of privacy without completely blocking the view. For an extra dreamy effect, opt for longer curtain lengths for slight pooling.

Austrian shades have a luxe, old-world vibe that is quickly making a comeback for window treatments. They're a whimsical covering constructed of puffy, frilly fabric that cascades into voluptuous festoons and rows of shirring, resulting in a scalloped effect. These ruched-style window covers have fullness in all directions and blend into modern, romantic, or vintage-inspired decors flawlessly. Austrian shades become the focal point of the room no matter what color or pattern they have.

Roman shades are some of the most versatile window coverings. They come in different constructions, textures, colors, and patterns that combine the softness of fabric curtains with the structured appearance of blinds. The shades provide insulation, privacy, and adjustable light control, folding into horizontal pleats when lifted for a custom-tailored appearance. If you already have this look on your windows, you can give your Roman shades an easy upgrade using budget-friendly materials.

Floor-to-ceiling curtains are the perfect design element to make your dining room feel more sophisticated, taller, and cozier. They can completely change the feel of the room by adding a dramatic aesthetic while bringing practicality to your windows. In dining rooms with lower ceilings, floor-to-ceiling curtains help visually elongate the look of your ceiling, making the entire room feel more open and spacious. You can also use tracks installed on the ceiling to hang the window treatment; just consider all the downsides to ceiling-mounted curtain tracks before installing them.

Sometimes, simple is the only way to go in a dining room. And there's no window treatment quite as simple or timeless as horizontal blinds. While they aren't as flashy as other types, they offer a clean and functional look, especially when surrounded by attention-grabbing wallpaper. This less-is-more approach lets wallpaper, or anything else you hang on your walls, take center stage, maintaining a clean, uncluttered aesthetic. Plus, horizontal blinds come in different materials, colors, and sizes to add the perfect accent to your space.