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Multiple ways Sheer Curtains can enhance your home

Sheer curtains can enhance your home in so many ways, adding beauty, functionality, and a sense of comfort to your living spaces. A versatile window treatment option, Sheer curtains will amplify your home’s aesthetics, provide protection from glare while still allowing natural light to filter through. Here are just some of the many benefits of using sheer curtains:

Versatility: 

Sheer curtains offer versatility and can be used in various rooms, from living spaces and bedrooms to kitchensdining rooms and home offices. They add a touch of style and functionality to almost any space and look stunning over a wide span of windows.  From a control perspective, you have the option of a hand drawn track or you can upgrade to a motorised track for the ultimate in convenience!

Softened Natural Light:

Sheer curtains are made from lightweight and translucent fabrics. These fabrics allow natural light to enter your home, while softening and diffusing it. The sheer material gently filters and scatters the sunlight, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere, diluting the harshness of direct sunlight.  

Glare Reduction:

Although sheer curtains don’t completely block out the sun, their ability to minimise glare will increase the enjoyment of your living spaces. Reduced glare from the summer sun will make it more comfortable to sit near windows, especially in rooms where you may be working on a computer, reading, or watching TV.

Sheer curtains are particularly effective in decreasing glare during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset when sunlight can be intense, resulting in a gentle, ambient illumination in your rooms. 

Visual Expansion: 

Sheer curtain fabrics can make a room feel more open and spacious. Their lightweight and see-through nature give the illusion of more space, which is especially beneficial for smaller living areas.  If you choose to ceiling mount your sheer curtains, you will receive the added benefit of an increased sense of heighten ceilings.

Privacy and Ambiance:

Sheer curtains offer a level of privacy while still maintaining a sense of openness during the daytime. While they allow light to pass through, they obscure the view into your home from the outside, making them a great choice for rooms where you want to maintain privacy without blocking out all the light and leaving you with your view of the outside world.

Aesthetic Appeal:

Sheer curtains come in a wide range of colors, patterns, and styles. Check out our carefully curated ranges here. The delicate, ethereal appearance of sheer curtains adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home’s interior decor. They often create a sense of airiness and can complement various design styles, from traditional to contemporary.

Acoustic Softening: 

Sheer curtains can also help to soften the acoustics in a room, reducing echoes and creating a more serene and comfortable living environment. 

UV Protection:

Although sheer curtains are not designed for complete UV protection, they still offer some level of defense against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The sheer fabric filters out a portion of UV radiation, helping to protect your furnishings and flooring from fading and sun damage over time.

Energy Efficiency:

While sheer curtains are not as effective at insulating against heat as thicker window coverings, they can still provide a minor degree of thermal insulation, which helps to stabilize indoor temperatures and reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day. During the summer, they can help to keep a room slightly cooler by reducing the direct heat gain from the sun.

Layering Options:

To maximize the benefits of sheer curtains, you can pair them with other window treatments, such as roller blinds or blockout curtains. This allows you to have greater control over privacy, light, and glare throughout the day. Layering combinations can complement the overall design of your home and further enhance the aesthetic appeal of sheer curtains.

Easy Maintenance:

Sheer curtains are easy to clean and maintain, making them a practical choice for busy living areas. An important consideration to assist with maintenance of your sheer curtains is when you select your drop effect based on the use of your rooms. Just touching or hovering over the floor will make it easier for vacuuming in high traffic areas, whilst puddling will add an increase sense of luxury to rooms such as bedrooms.

Seasonal Adaptability:

Sheer curtains can be layered with thicker window coverings such as blockout Roller blinds or curtains as the seasons change, providing flexibility in managing light and temperature throughout the year.  

Overall, sheer curtains will enhance living areas by adding beauty, creating a comfortable atmosphere, and offering practical benefits like light diffusion and privacy. Their versatility and ability to complement different decor styles make them a popular choice for homeowners looking to improve the overall appeal and functionality of their living spaces.

Next Steps:

  1. Now you know the benefits of sheer curtains, start by ordering your FREE Samples here.  Try before you buy! They will allow you to see and feel the fabrics before selecting the one you like best.
  2. Next,  Measure up your windows.  If you watch our simple How To Measure videos, you will achieve a mm perfect outcome!
  3. Place your order online, and within 5 – 10 days you will receive your stunning new custom made sheer curtains
  4. Now it’s time to Install your Sheers.  At iseekblinds we show you just how easy it is and will saving you $$$$ with our easy How to Install Videos.

If you’re in need of some inspiration, visit our customer outcomes gallery and click on the photos to read about their DIY experience (see for yourself how easy it actually is!) or Instagram page for ideas and real-life photos from our customers.  

The DIY process is easy to follow, and it will make a world of difference to your home, we promise.

Need some help? You can either Contact our customer service team or book in a free design consultation with me.

Thanks for reading!
Cheers, 

Mike Gubby 

As we come into the warmer months, Sunscreen Blinds and Sheer Curtains offer more than just aesthetic appeal.  In addition to room transforming powers, these window coverings also play an important role in protecting our floor and furnishings from harmful UV rays, whilst enhancing our inhome comfort in reducing glare, yet still allowing natural light to filter through.

Using sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains in your home can offer several benefits. Here are some of the advantages below:

UV Protection

Sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains are designed to block a significant amount of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from entering your home. UV rays can cause damage to your furniture, flooring, and upholstery over time by fading and deteriorating materials. By using these window treatments, you can diffuse sunlight, reducing the intensity of light and helping to prevent the fading of colors on your furniture, rugs, and curtains. Ensuring the longevity of your favorite pieces.  

Glare Reduction

More prevalent today than ever before, as work from home becomes more of the norm, sunlight streaming through windows can create annoying glare on screens, mirrors, and other reflective surfaces, making it difficult to see and work comfortably. Sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains can help diffuse and reduce this glare, providing a more comfortable environment indoors.  Softening the light, you may even notice your natural glow is enhanced when conducting your video calls!

Improved Comfort

Overall, sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains can contribute to a more comfortable living environment by controlling the amount of sunlight and heat that enters your home. This can create a more enjoyable atmosphere for daily living.

Temperature Control / Energy Efficiency

Sunscreen blinds can help regulate the temperature in your home by blocking out some of the sun’s heat. The lighter the fabric colour, the better the blinds ability to reflect the heat.  By reducing heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter, sunscreen blinds can improve the energy efficiency of your home. This can be especially beneficial during hot summer months, as it can reduce the need for excessive air conditioning, thus saving energy and lowering your energy bills.  Yes please to that!

Privacy

Sheer curtains offer a level of privacy during the day while still allowing natural light to filter through. Sunscreen blinds provide privacy while maintaining a view of the outdoors. This combination of privacy and natural light control is desirable for many homeowners. Just remember that the reverse is true as night falls and the light fades outside.

Aesthetic Appeal

Sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains come in a wide variety of styles, colors, and textures. They can add a decorative element to your home’s interior, enhancing its overall aesthetic and complementing your decor. Sunscreen roller blinds are streamlined and subtle, whereas sheer curtains can add a touch of luxury, and if hung from the ceiling, even elevate the height of your rooms!  View our wide range of roller and curtain fabric ranges and order your free samples to see exactly what they will look like in your home.  We also have a number of easy combinations for you to choose from, reducing your decision making complexity! 

Safe for Families

When you purchase a product from iseekblinds, you can rest assured that our fabrics are 100% safe for your families and the environment.  All of our fabrics are free from heavy-metals, phthalates, VOCs and formaldehyde. This means that our Roller Blinds will not ‘gas’ off when they come into contact with direct sunlight, nor emit harmful gases into your home that can cause skin irritations or asthma.  Be very particular when researching for your window coverings and make sure you ask if the fabrics used are GreenGuard accredited.  Your family will thank you!

Automation

Motorisation of your blinds and curtains is so simple and affordable these days!  When you automate your window furnishings you can contribute to reducing your energy bills.  Set timers to close or open your curtains or blinds depending upon the hours of sunlight.  Already have perfectly fine and usable chain driven blinds?  Did you know you can easily retrofit your existing blinds with a motor?  Find out more here

Furniture & Art Preservation

Direct sunlight can cause irreversible damage to your furniture, artwork, and other valuable possessions. Sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains help protect these items by reducing the amount of UV exposure they receive.

What next?

To maximize these benefits, it’s essential to choose the right type and style of sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains for your specific needs and preferences. Additionally, proper installation and maintenance are crucial to ensure their long-term effectiveness in protecting your home from the sun.  At iseekblinds we show you just how easy it is to install, saving you $$$$ with our How to Videos

If you’re in need of some inspiration, visit our gallery or Instagram page for ideas and real-life photos from our customers.  Once you’ve decided which product you prefer, make use of our free fabric samples. They will allow you to see and feel the fabrics before selecting the one you like best.

So, if you’ve got rooms that could benefit from a refresh, let us help you! The DIY process is easy to follow, and it will make a world of difference to your home, we promise.

Need some help? You can either Contact our customer service team or book in a free design consultation with me.

Thanks for reading!
Cheers, 

Mike Gubby. 

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