Curtains tiebacks Curtain tiebacks - Chic and Tonic

Today I am looking at my living room thinking about how dark my curtains are, they are navy blue and I am feeling like they need to be softened for Spring so I started looking into how I could make this happen. Maybe some cool curtain ties? The ones shown above are like curtain jewelry!! So interesting and unique.

Room Decor Custom Panels- RockyTopDesign

Another way to soften up my dark curtains might be to add another curtain layer, perhaps a white chiffon. Layers of curtains can really give a nice ethereal glow.

Wooden Drapery Holdback- Burlap Country

For a rustic approach I love these holdbacks. I am thinking of incorporating some light linen fabrics and sewing some large flowers as holdbacks and securing them with some cool vintage buttons. Anyone have any other ideas on how to make dark curtains look lighter for spring and summer?