Posts Tagged ‘curtains’
CURTAINS FOR TALL WINDOWS
Modern homes are being built to maximise natural light, which means large windows which sometimes span two storeys. The question is, How do you dress these tall windows? We’ve become quite well-known for designing spectacular curtains for these windows, so we’re sharing our tips for choosing curtains for tall windows. HOW WILL THEY LOOK? Extra…
Read MoreCURTAIN PROJECT: KELLYVILLE
This curtain project was in a newly built Metricon home in north west Sydney and was a referral from a designer we collaborate with frequently; Lyn Hughes of Designing Inside Out. The brief was to supply s-fold curtains to sit in front of face mounted roller blinds. There were four expanses we were looking at: two stacker…
Read MoreTHE PINCH PLEAT HEADING
The pinch pleat is what we traditionally associate with curtains. Some consider it a little old-fashioned, but pinch pleats are experiencing a revival. If your home is traditional, a pinch pleat is the perfect heading style for your curtains. Pinch pleats work beautifully on all types of fabrics. Depending on the fabric, they can be…
Read MoreTHE BOX PLEAT HEADING
After the modern s-fold, the box pleat is a popular choice for curtains in contemporary homes. It’s a tailored pleat, sewn flat to minimise bulk, and looks less ‘frilly’ than some of the other pleat options. It’s an updated look that is tailored and timeless The inverted box pleat basically forms an inverted pleat at…
Read MoreTHE S-FOLD HEADING
S-fold curtains (also known as ripple fold, s-wave and wave fold) are relatively new to the market. They are also our most popular curtain heading option. Their simplistic yet sculptural style makes them perfect in contemporary homes. For an s-fold to successfully hold its shape, they should be made from soft-draping fabrics rather than thick…
Read MoreSHOULD YOUR SHEER CURTAINS GO IN FRONT OR BEHIND?
Sheer curtains are huge news in window coverings! They offer light filtering qualities, daytime privacy, a billowy effect in the breeze, and perhaps a bit of softness and romance in the room. They can be plain or patterned, single coloured or multi-coloured. Sheers can also vary in transparency from very see-through voiles and organzas through…
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