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How To Style Sheer Curtains For Summer and Create a Breezy Summer Look
The way in which we style our spaces can have a particular effect on our moods. A dark space can often make us feel cosy and ready for rest while a light and airy room can elicit feelings of calm and freshness. Your curtains are the midway point between your home and the light of the Australian outdoors, so your curtain of choice is very important for keeping your living space comfortable for you and your family. Sheer curtains are key to allowing the best parts of the outdoors into your home, and at Spotlight, our fantastic range of sheer curtains ensures you'll be able to find a set in your favourite style to establish a summer look in your space.
There are many ways to style sheer curtains in your home in summer - let us walk you through some of our favourites, as well as why sheer curtains can suit any room!
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- Why We Love Sheer Curtains
- Cafe Sheer Curtains For A Vintage Touch
- Artistic Accents: Patterned Sheer Curtains
- Accompany Your Sheer Curtains With Accessories
- Types of Sheer Curtain Headers To Consider
- Avant-Garde Styling Of Sheer Curtains
- Layering Sheer Curtains For The Best Of Both Worlds
Why We Love Sheer Curtains
Sheer curtains work well in homes and apartments year-round, but they particularly shine during the warmer months. If you enjoy the benefits of natural light in your home, sheer curtains are the best way to allow natural light to filter through without compromising on your privacy.
Usually made from materials like cotton or polyester, they are specially created to allow light to diffuse through them into your home. When the light source is coming from outside, sheer curtains will block sight from the same place, meaning people cannot see through your sheer curtains when it is daytime. This allows you to enjoy the longer days of summer while also maintaining your privacy!
Sheer curtains can provide some protection from UV rays. They allow you to enjoy the warmth and brightness of sunlight without fear of your furniture and home d�cor being damaged or fading from UV exposure. If you have precious art or wooden furniture near windows, sheer curtains will help keep them protected!
How To Style Summer Sheer Curtains For Peaceful Tranquillity
Because of their muted colours and light-filtering properties, sheer curtains can be successfully paired with almost any other window furnishing. Their timeless design effortlessly complements a range of decor styles and instantly creates a serene sanctuary in any space.
You can install these curtains from high vantage points such as your ceiling or simply above your window furnishings for an elegant draped style. Need some advice on how to hang and style sheer curtains? Check out our tips below!
You'll Love Linen Sheer Curtains For A Modern Beachy Look
Sheer linen curtains in particular bring about a peaceful ambience. Their neutral colour tones make them an exceptional choice for establishing a coastal-inspired style of decor. This neutral colour tone works to represent the serene landscape of breathtakingly beautiful beaches with refreshing sandy shores. Such sheer linen curtains effortlessly complement a wide range of colour schemes, but shine in rooms decorated with a Hamptons-inspired style in mind. They are great for both bedrooms and living spaces with their timeless designs offering a sense of elevated excellence.
Cafe Sheer Curtains For A Vintage Touch
For those wanting to bring natural light into their space while adhering to a vintage style of decorating, cafe sheer curtains are an exceptional choice. Often available in pairs, they provide a divide of window furnishings, resulting in a wonderful and lively display of natural light seeping into your room. These types of sheer curtains are typically utilised in kitchens and bathrooms with wide windows for a light and breezy approach to decorating.
Artistic Accents: Patterned Sheer Curtains
When people think of sheer curtains, they often think of serene white curtains that feature a timeless, plain design. You can also find sheer curtains in various patterned styles to bring a touch of summer decor into your space. These curtains introduce an artistic touch while still allowing natural sunlight to filter through to your home. Popular patterned sheer curtains include floristry themes as well as lace textures that effortlessly promote a sense of peacefulness in your space.
Accompany Your Sheer Curtains With Accessories
Curtains instantly introduce a stunning decorative piece to your window furnishings. They often don't necessarily require other decorative pieces, however these features can instantly elevate the installation of your curtains. A great way of establishing a light and summery ambience in your space is by installing decorative string lights to accompany your sheer curtains. These help to illuminate your curtains, drawing attention to the gorgeous backdrop, and creating a breathtaking display of summer decor.
Nothing says summer decor like a light-filled space! For those days where you're wanting to bring more natural sunlight into their space, consider using curtain tiebacks and holdbacks to gather your curtains and hold them in place. For an airy summer style, choose curtain accessories in cool colours that won't take away from the light colour and texture of your sheers.
Types of Sheer Curtain Headers To Consider
With various header types available, you'll be sure to find the right sheer curtains to decorate your space. Some types we have include:
- Eyelet Curtains: Feature metal rings that a curtain rod threads through for a modern touch.
- Pencil Pleat Sheer Curtains: Include a gathering tape that creates a pleated effect
- Rod Pocket Sheer Curtains: Designed to be hung with curtain rods in a gathering style
Avant-Garde Styling Of Sheer Curtains
When thinking of how to style sheer curtains, our minds are often drawn to the traditional method of styling with window furnishings, however, you can utilise the refreshing aesthetic of curtains in more ways than one! Their breezy transparent design and floaty fabric mean sheer curtains are a great way to create a summery vibe throughout your home.
In bedrooms, install curtains around the top of your bedding to create an elegant bed curtain. With a window open, these bed curtains flow elegantly in the wind for a breezy summer look. You'll feel like royalty, and it also creates a privacy barrier while you sleep!
For shared areas, you may also opt for using sheer curtains to create a room divider or even a changing space. Sheer curtains can be used to gently divide space in rooms like bedrooms, creating pockets of privacy where they are needed, or used to divide large lounge rooms into sections.
Layering Sheer Curtains For The Best Of Both Worlds
Combining The Contrasting Purposes Of Sheer And Blockout Curtains
One of the most popular ways to style sheer curtains is to hang them with a pair of blockout curtains or even blockout blinds. The layering of sheer and blockout curtains is the perfect combination for warmer months where you can switch between the two functions. They allow you to switch from the softness of sheer curtains allowing natural light to seep through during the day to complete privacy with the blockout curtains once it gets dark.
Curtains can be hung on a double rod set or track, either wall or ceiling-mounted. Ceiling-mounted curtains give the illusion of a larger room. Choose a colour that compliments your home - style your curtains and blinds to your quilt cover, lounge set or rug to create a cohesive look.
Pair Sheer Curtains With Venetian Blinds
The timeless design of venetian blinds makes them a favourite for many homes, but when open they don't offer a lot of privacy - combining them with sheer curtains solves this problem! Like with roller blinds, hang your venetians as close to the window glass as possible so they can block out the maximum amount of light.
Make sure there is enough of a gap between your blinds and sheers that the slats of your venetians aren't scraping against your sheers whenever you open or close them, as they can cause your sheers to fray or even tear over time.
Breathe New Life Into Your Space This Summer With Sheer Curtains
Bright sunlit rooms offer a resemblance to the elegance of summer decor. This can be achieved through the installation of light and airy sheer curtains. At Spotlight we're proud to offer you a huge range of quality sheer curtains and curtain accessories, as well as a wealth of knowledge on how to choose and install them.
Want to know more about curtains? Check out our decorate blog for heaps of helpful articles on topics like our favourite curtain trends and mistakes to avoid. And don't forget to check out our handy guide on how to hang curtains yourself at home!
You can see our entire range of sheer curtains online, or head into your local Spotlight store and let our helpful staff assist you in finding the perfect sheer curtains for your home.
