All About the Finest Sheer Curtain Fabric

Guide to the Finest Sheer Curtain Fabric

Color, pattern, texture – modern sheer curtain fabrics are found in an abundance of all of these!

No longer are we stuck with plain old sheers – unless of course, you want to be. Plain sheers are still a great accompaniment to drapery panels. Plain sheers will not distract from the heavier, more dramatic fabrics used for the draperies. Or as in the photo above, the delicate patterned sheer coordinates splendidly with the drapery and valance.

Sheers on their own do a terrific job of filtering harsh sunlight, give a soft flowing feel as they frame the window, and create some privacy while still allowing the light to pass through.

Sheers can be crafted and installed in all of the ways that custom curtains can be. Sheer curtains can have grommets or rings, be gathered, tabbed or pleated, and they can be attached to a traversing rod as well. The style of the mount depends on your personal décor and the function of the sheers. Are they just beautifully framing and softening the window or are they needed for privacy and light filtering?

Either way, you will have lots of fun trying to decide on a sheer or semi-sheer fabric given the thousands of choices we have today. There are wonderful subtle textures and patterns woven within the fibers themselves or some sheer fabrics have embroidered patterns. The colors are great too – soft ivories, creams, and pastels – and below you will even see some deeper toned sheers in black. Here is a semi-sheer panel in a powder room in brown:

Sheer Curtain Fabric Examples

Let’s take a look at some of sheer fabrics from our friends at RM Coco in Missouri – This first grouping of fabrics all have some sort of lines:

Next we gathered some RM Coco fabrics that have leaves and swirl patterns:

Here is traditional plain sheer fabric and crinkled:

And finally, some textured sheer fabrics from RM Coco:

The fabrics can be woven of different fibers to create different looks. A lot of the sheer fabrics today are man made polyester, a traditionally more flame retardant material, but sheers are also made with linen and cotton.

We gathered some decorator sheer fabric samples from Lafayette Interior Fashions in Indiana. This first grouping shows sheers with texture:

The next group of Lafayette’s sheer fabrics are ones we picked with accents –

And our last group shows a bit of color variety:

If you are thinking about adding sheers to a window or changing your current sheers to a more updated fabric, Kim would love to show you some of the samples we included here and many more. All you need to do is call 513-398-5798 or email klyon@windowaccentsinc.com for a free in home consultation –     sheer simplicity!

 

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The Sheer Facts on Casement Fabric – Sheer Custom Curtains

Casement Fabric and Sheer Custom Curtains

We have several clients interested in sheer and casement window treatments. Today we are looking into casement fabrics. The definition of casement is:

Casual custom curtain fabric in loose or tight, open or closed, plain or novelty weave.  Often given interesting texture, color and pattern through tied complex-yarn arrangements and weave variations.

Sheer fabric is made using thin thread and/or low density of knit and which results in a semi-transparent and very light weight cloth. Some of these fabrics become totally transparent when wet.

So from the definitions we understand that casement fabric is different than sheer fabric and sheer window treatments. For more information on sheer fabrics you can look back at our blog click here.

Exploring Sheers and Casement Curtains

Like sheers, casement curtains allow light into the room but usually less than sheers. Casement fabrics are typically more loosely woven of thicker strands and the overall texture and appearance is heavier than sheer fabrics. They are better termed as semi-sheer and usually come in light natural colors although they are available in darker shades as well. Here are two close-ups to give you a better idea of the textures:

Schindlers Fabrics

Casement fabrics can absorb some sound to make the room a little quieter, soften architecture but not hide it, and can add a sensuous feel to the room without taken all the light away. When closed, the casement fabric curtains will give more privacy than a standard sheer.

Examples of Casement Fabrics

Linen, cotton, hemp, acrylic and polyester are some of the fibers used for casement fabrics. Our friends at RM Coco have a lovely selection, some of which are seen below:

 

Her are close-ups we took of a several RM Coco casement fabrics so you can see better detail of the great woven textures:

We are fans of casement fabric as it blends so well into today’s decor trends. The popular look for what is termed rustic urban design, uses reclaimed woods, metal and natural materials for a winning combination of modern and old.

If you are interested in seeing and feeling some casement fabrics or any other decorator fabrics in the convenience of your own home, contact Kim today at 513-398-5798.

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Hunter Douglas Luminette Privacy Sheers

Luminette Privacy Sheers by Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas Luminette Privacy Sheers are a vertical option included in the Hunter Douglas Spring promotion, The Lighter Side of Living.

Luminettes provide precise light control with translucent or room-darkening vane opacity options.

Soft face fabric is permanently bonded to fabric vanes, offering full view-through and discreet privacy.

 

Hunter Douglas Luminette Privacy Sheers offer an array of fashion forward fabrics and colors to enhance any window in your home.

Face fabric of the Luminette diffuses sunlight into the room, reducing the need for interior day lighting.

There are 72 fabric combinations available.

These vertical sheers are available for sliding glass and French doors as well.

Luminette Privacy Sheers can be made in widths from 12” to 192” and heights from 24” up to 120”.

Luminettes offer excellent protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Control of these vertical sheers can be with a wand, a wand and cord combination, or with motorized options.

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Traverse Custom Curtain Rods

Traverse Curtain Rods are changing with the times.

Years ago you would find pinch pleated curtains on traverse rods as a standard.

Traverse rods, invented by Charles W. Kirsch in 1928 and are still very popular today with traditional décor but come in many more decorative styles that allow the rod and often times, rings, to be displayed with the curtains as well.

The curtains are hung via metal inserted hooks into the rod carriers, connected by cord that allows for the curtain to be drawn open or closed. Modern rods conform to child safety standards and use retractable cords, wands, remotes, and hand operation.

Traverse rods can be installed with two-way draw – draw from the center that stacks curtains on each side, or left or right draw, that stack the fabric folds on one side or the other, for sliding doors.  Traverse rods are made of metal or wood, can be mounted on the wall or the ceiling, and have other options – they may be a double rod to hang sheers behind curtains and can also be curved to conform to various window styles.

But look out traverse rods – there’s a newer kid in town – Ripplefold Traverse Rods.

This style has a clean contemporary look for modern décor.

Curtains are hung by sewing a stiff snap tape to the top of the flat curtain panels. The snap carriers can be spaced to allow for several different amounts of fullness yet create a smooth wavy heading to the curtains in any fullness.

When using a Ripplefold Traverse Rod you will notice that the curtains hang below the rod. Rods come in sleek modern finishes adding to your contemporary décor or may be painted, upholstered, ceiling mounted, or covered by a top treatment, to create the look you desire.

It doesn’t matter if you prefer the traditional look of a pinch pleated curtain with a more modern decorative rod, or the sleek new wave of the ripple fold curtain, Kim will help you select fabric and hardware perfect for your style and your home. Call 513-398-5798 or email Kim today – klyon@windowaccentsinc.com.

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Personal Touch Window Shadings

We could have titled this Custom Window Shadings but – everything we do is custom, made to your specifications.

You select the fabric, the type of window treatment, the operating system, the hardware, the size, the translucence or opaqueness, etc.

So what exactly are we talking about today?

A step beyond the custom window shading into truly personalized window shadings  – ones that allow you to take it a step further and find your own graphics, artwork, or photograph to apply to the cellular, roller, roman, or panel shade.

Comfortex, an innovative leader in the window treatment industry, located north of Albany New York, brings us this exciting new opportunity. The images can be applied to either the interior or exterior facing of the treatment depending on your needs. Commercially, these Comfortex Persona window shadings are used to attract the attention of folks on the street with images of products while shading the actual products from the harsh sunlight. They can be used to shade a conference room window with the company logo or featured products.

In your home you can use them to add color, pattern, pizzazz, and your personality to any room. The Comfortex Persona shades are printed on one side, yet go unnoticed from the outside of your house because the backside is white or another solid color. And there are many other options to think about.

You can choose a photograph that completely covers the panel or spreads across several panels. The photograph may be your favorite relaxation place or a landscape that looks more inviting than the current view outside your window.

A patterned border can just run across the bottom or the middle of the window shading. And if you have several windows in a row, you can change the image to add variety and interest.

A frame can be added around the outside of the shade or it can be added inset from the sides for yet another option.

Comfortex sliding panels for your door come with self wrapped headers and bottom rails as do the cellular, roller shades, and roman shades. These panels can be drawn from the center or to the left or to the right.

You can add a Comfortex Persona shade to your little leaguers bedroom window with their favorite team logo.

So if you want to take custom window shadings to a new level and add your own photograph, team logo, favorite pattern or design, contact Kim for more information on Comfortex Persona cellular, roller, roman, or panel shades.

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