Christmas Window Decoration: 8 Ideas with Curtains and Sheers

When decorating, most people think of the tree, wreaths and fairy lights first. Yet the window is the spot you see from both inside and outside. Curtains and sheers in Christmas colours change a room with little effort – and can be swapped back just as quickly after the holidays. Here are eight ideas.

1. Velvet curtains in red or green

Velvet feels especially warm in the dark season and softens the light. Deep red or fir green goes well with wood, brass and candlelight. The velvet Christmas curtains with gold leaf foil add a shiny accent and darken the room in the evening.

2. Check patterns for a country look

Red-green or red-black check is the classic for cabins, country homes and dining corners. The red-green check curtain and the red-black check Christmas curtain go well with wool throws and fir branches.

3. Sheers with gold foil

If you want light during the day, choose light sheers with a festive pattern, such as the sheer curtain with gold foil snowflakes. In the evening the foil reflects the light of candles and fairy lights.

4. Two layers: sheer in front, velvet behind

With a double track you can combine a light sheer for the day with a dense Christmas curtain for the evening. The window stays bright during the day, and in the evening the room feels closed and cosy.

5. Short curtains for the kitchen window

At the kitchen window a short curtain is often enough, for example the Christmas curtain with tassels or the 3-piece set with pompoms. Year-round models are in our cafe curtains.

6. Tiebacks and ribbons

A red velvet ribbon, a fir sprig or a small bell on the tieback transforms even a plain curtain. It is the cheapest option if you don't want to change your curtains.

7. Matching textiles in the room

Repeat the curtain colour in cushions or a tablecloth so the window doesn't stand alone – for example with the set of 4 linen-blend Christmas cushion covers.

8. A curtain that still works after Christmas

If you only want to buy once, choose an elegant velvet curtain in wine red or dark green. The Velmira velvet thermal curtain is available in Christmas red and green and also keeps warmth in the room in winter.

Safety: fairy lights and candles

• Never place candles near curtains – not even on the windowsill under a sheer.
• Use LED fairy lights and fix them so they don't lie directly in the fabric.
• Tie curtains back so radiators and sockets stay clear.

Order in time

Ready-made Christmas curtains are usually delivered within 3–10 working days. Made-to-measure curtains need about 7 working days of production plus 5–10 working days of delivery – ideally order them by the end of November. All festive models are in Christmas curtains & festive sheers.