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Stylish Window Dressing Ideas to Let the Light in

28th July 2020

Many people purchase curtain and blind fabric with the intention of blocking out the light, however, unlined fabrics, sheers and voiles can be a beautiful alternative when more decorative window dressing is desired. 

Providing a refreshing contrast to heavier curtains or formal blinds, these fabrics provide privacy whilst diffusing light to create a soft and appealing glow. Particularly in the form of curtains or drapery, they hang beautifully, and, when lifted by a light breeze, mimic the relaxed sophistication of a sunlit balcony or poolside cabana.

We’ve selected some of our favourite window dressing ideas, along with some tips for making this look work in your home…

Popular Window Dressing Patterns:

Utilise Floral Prints for a Classic Look

Floral prints have a timeless elegance that suit semi-transparent fabrics especially painterly designs. The fluidity of brushstrokes complement the sinuous nature of these light materials to create truly stunning furnishings.

Use Stripes for a Nautical Touch

Striped fabric has a breezy coastal feel and can keep your sheer curtains or blinds from looking too dressy. Classic seaside colours of blue, grey, and sandy brown are particularly fitting.

Go Bold with Natural Prints

Natures motifs are an ideal choice for sheer fabrics. As light shines through them, the design will become illuminated and alive. This will result in a truly striking window treatment.

Window Treatments Colours:

Play It Safe with Neutrals

White or neutral sheer fabrics are popular due to the clean, crisp quality they bring to interiors. Most have an understated design to counteract that ‘net curtain’ look and will add subtle interest when drawn.

Use Colours to Create an Ethereal Glow

Plain coloured sheer fabric can be placed in windows or doors to cultivate a particular mood in a room. Reds, browns, and oranges will bring an atmosphere of warmth, whereas blue and green create a cooler vibe.

Go Bold with Multi-Colour and Pattern

Coloured sheer fabric can be placed in windows or doors to cultivate a particular mood in a room. Reds, browns, and oranges will bring an atmosphere of warmth, whereas blue and green create a cooler vibe.

Rooms for Stylish Window Treatments:

Channel Spa-Like Vibes

Sheer fabric is ideal for using in bathrooms as they provide adequate privacy whilst allowing enough light through to create an ambience and tranquillity. Opt for soothing tones to create the most relaxing environment, turn the water on and let your troubles wash away.

Create a Stylish Dining Space

Kitchen and dining rooms are another great space in which to use opaque fabrics. On a practical level, they are less likely to hold onto cooking odours. Whilst, on a summer’s evening they can imitate the relaxed atmosphere of al fresco dining. 

Take Them Outdoors

Bring the fun of interior design outdoors by adding sheer drapery to your conservatory windows or sides of your pergola. In the warmer months, they’ll keep away pesky insects, allowing you to relax and enjoy your outside space.

Shop Our Range of Designer Sheer Fabric

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We offer our customers an extended return policy for wallpaper orders of 5 rolls or more, if returned within 30 days of ordering. There will be a 25% restocking fee and all return delivery must be paid for by the customer.  All returns must be pre-arranged with Fabrics and Papers Ltd and returned in their original packaging, un-opened and un-damaged. If you wish to arrange a return of 5 rolls or more please email [email protected] with your Name, Order number and items you wish to return.

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Products displayed may vary in colour from that seen on your monitor. We recommend using our cutting service to ensure the product is suitable for your use.

Right  to Cancel

You have the right to cancel your full order anytime from placing the order until 14 working days after goods have been received. With the exception of ALL fabrics and wallpapers that have been cut to order and ALL bespoke and made-to-measure orders.

If you wish to cancel your full order you must notify us in writing by email [email protected], with your name, order number and reason for cancellation. Goods that have already been delivered must be returned un-damaged and in their original packaging. The product will remain the customer’s responsibility until delivered back to our registered premises so we would recommend sending by a signed for delivery method. You must return the goods to us within 14 working days of written confirmation of cancellation and customers will need to pay for all return delivery costs. A refund for the goods will be made within 14 days of Fabrics and Papers receiving the goods back.

Part orders cannot be returned. All sale items are non-refundable.

Extended Returns Policy

We offer our customers an extended return policy for wallpaper orders of 5 rolls or more, if returned within 30 days of ordering. There will be a 25% restocking fee and all return delivery must be paid for by the customer.  All returns must be pre-arranged with Fabrics and Papers Ltd and returned in their original packaging, un-opened and un-damaged. If you wish to arrange a return of 5 rolls or more please email [email protected] with your Name, Order number and items you wish to return.

Damaged or Faulty Goods

If the goods are received damaged, then they should be signed for as such and we must be advised in writing immediately, please keep hold of all packaging, goods will be exchanged. You have 30 days from receipt of goods to notify us if they are faulty, where possible goods will be replaced or repaired, alternatively, a full refund will be arranged. Goods must be inspected and checked before cutting, no claims can be entertained or exchanges made once the fabric has been cut. No claims can be entertained or exchanges made for faulty wallpaper if more than one roll has been hung. No compensation can be paid to third parties who are carrying out work on your behalf affected by faulty or damaged goods.