Café curtains are officially back! A one-time staple of country kitchens, especially in the 1950s, these short-and-sweet curtains have gotten a fresh look in the last few years. Trust us, these aren’t ...

Cafe curtains can work well in the right spaces, such as charming kitchens or cutesy kids’ spaces. Skip cafe curtains if you’re aiming for an elevated, chic aesthetic; they tend to feel more casual.

Cafe curtains add charm and privacy to a space without fully covering a window. Sarah Hargrave of The Collective uses them often in her designs, such as this one. Nathan Schroder Photography It’s ...