Cafe curtains have had a bit of a resurgence of late. You might already have noticed, but the cafe curtain, once relegated to Grandma's home only, is firmly back in style, and it's really easy to see why. A chic and versatile , these charming vintage-inspired half-window drapes are especially popular with interior designers right now.
Originally thought to date back to 19th century Vienna, Austria, cafe curtains were used to adorn the bottom half of windows in bistros to create privacy for diners while still allowing sunlight to filter in from the top. Creating a cozy, farmhouse and cottagecore feel while working with just about any interior design style, this provides just the right amount of light while ensuring a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Here, the experts make their case for embracing the cafe curtain trend.
or 'Cafecore' is big news for this year. Encouraging comfort and connectivity, this trend is all about evoking the feeling and style of your local bistro cafe and bringing it home with you. predicted it would see a huge spike in popularity in 2024, and they weren't wrong.
We've already seen designers creating cafe corners in their kitchen designs, carving out , and , and . You name it, we're into it. And the humble cafe curtain, well that's just the cherry on top of these European-inspired convening areas.
Of course, that means they are especially popular in kitchens, bathrooms, and dining areas, where they strike the perfect balance between functionality and aesthet.
