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Creative Styling with Sheer Curtains

In the modern world of window treatments, shades sheers are everywhere. Hunter Douglas alone has several styles of window treatments that use the delicate fabric in innovative ways including in horizontal window shadings and vertical privacy sheers. However, Hunter Douglas also has more traditional and timeless styles of sheer shades like sheer curtains that are part of their Design Studio™ collection. Sheer curtains have long been a staple window treatment in many types of décors and many rooms of the home as the effortless grace and flexibility of sheer curtains make them both highly useful and delightfully stylish. And on top of the classic features loved about sheer curtains, contemporary designers and DIY decorators continue to find new and creative uses of and for sheer curtains. Read on to discover the top 3 creative uses for sheer curtains that we’re loving this year.

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Creative Uses for Sheer Curtains

Smart Layering

When hung alone, sheer curtains are simple yet sophisticated with a graceful air that that lightens the feel of any room. It is this simple beauty and their equally as uncomplicated design that also makes sheers a wonderful partner in window treatments with layered designs. Sheer curtains under full drapery have long been a favorite style of window fashion since the two fabric treatments complement each other so well, however, sheer curtains can be paired with a multitude of different styles of window coverings including shutters, blinds, roller shades, side panels, and even other sheer shades. Layering sheer on sheer can be quite dynamic as the diaphanous fabrics create unique and alluring visual elements when layered on top of one another. Create a suave yet subtle monochromatic design layering sheer curtains of the same color or be bold by stacking colored sheers next to one another to create a rainbow effect.

Eye-catching Accessories

Because the design of sheer curtains isn’t complex, you can use more dramatic or eye-catching accessories without making the overall window treatment feel gaudy or over-styled. Metallic or industrial hardware, for example, stands out wonderfully against soft, simple sheers, or you can go for a more refined overall look by hiding the hardware with a custom valance. Adding tassels or tiebacks for your sheer shades is another detail that can add texture, color, or visual interest to sheer curtains; and for an eye-catching visual display hangs string lights behind your sheer curtains to create an amazing accent light feature. Sheers themselves can even be used as accessories by creating flowing swags or window scarfs using panels of sheer material.

Beyond the Window

If you think the design applications for sheers stop at the window, you would be mistaken. Sheer curtains can be repurposed in creative ways all over the home to add softness and visual interest to décor. Drape sheer curtains from the rails of a canopy bed to add a sense of romance to bedrooms. Hang sheer curtains along a plain, interior wall to create a textural backdrop that makes rooms feel cozy and comfortable. Sheer curtains can also be used as stylish dividers in a room, sectioning off certain portions of space without blocking them off completely. And, with tie-back styles, sheer curtains can also be used over doors to create entryways with panache that also protect the privacy of residents inside.

Learn more about sheer curtains and all the creative ways to use sheers in your home by contacting Abbey Carpet & Floor. You can request a consultation online or visit the showroom location near Kahului, Hawaii, to speak with their knowledgeable and helpful staff. Abbey Carpet & Floor serves residents in Kihei, Lahaina, Pukalani, Wailuku, Wailea, and Kahului, HI.
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