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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:
Sheer curtains offer versatility and can be used in various rooms, from living spaces and bedrooms to kitchens, dining 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sheer curtains can also help to soften the acoustics in a room, reducing echoes and creating a more serene and comfortable living environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Feeling like your home needs a refresh? At this time of year, many of us start thinking about how we can make our spaces that little bit nicer (gosh, we are constantly thinking about that!) but we often overlook the effect that our window coverings have on the look and feel of a room.
Choosing the right treatment for your windows can make a world of difference. Not only do they change the visual appearance, but they can affect the way you live in the space as well.
Curtains and blinds are super popular right now, and the good news is that done right – they are a match made in heaven! Combining curtains and roller blinds offers you the ultimate in flexibility. Not only does it allow you to control light levels with ease, but they will also provide you the privacy and insulation benefits you require during the day and night.
So, think this is something you’d like for your home? Read on for our tips and tricks, and you too can master this perfect combination like a boss!
This is the common sense first-step as it will guide you in your decorating choices. For example – bedrooms need full blockout for a great sleep, especially important if you have a shift-worker in the house. Outside mounting your blockout roller blind and back rolling the fabric will enable the blind to sit nice and close to the architrave, eliminating any light gaps and offering the best blockout and room darkening result. Living rooms can be a little more flexible with light levels, so roller blinds can be inside mounted if you have the depth in your window reveals, giving you a more streamlined and subtle finish.
Will a blockout curtain and sunscreen roller blind be best? Or a blockout roller blind behind a sheer curtain? This can be a hard choice as both have practical and aesthetic benefits. Blockout curtains give you excellent light block – which is super handy if you have a shift-worker in the house who needs to sleep during the day – and installing a sunscreen blind behind the curtain will offer daytime privacy when the curtains are open. Conversely, if you can’t go past the beauty of sheer curtains, installing a blockout roller blind behind them will give you the privacy you need at night time.
Where and how you mount your curtains and blinds can really change the perception of the scale of your windows. If you have standard or low ceilings, you can elongate the height of the space by opting for a ceiling mount on your curtains and running the track past the edge of your architraves too. This will make your windows look much larger than they actually are. Going high and wide really will make a huge difference, we promise!
There are a few things to consider here in addition to the basic “Which colour?” question. Start with the roller blind and the room it’s going in.
Phew – confused yet?! Once you’ve covered these queries and have formed some idea of what you need from a fabric, then consider the look you want to achieve and the colours that will work with your interior.
We suggest choosing a roller blind fabric that is a tonal-match or neutral colour when placing them behind a sheer curtain. Considering the sheer is at the front and is the star in the “good-looks department”, you don’t want to detract from that by installing a roller behind it that is in total contrast or distracts you from its beauty. Choosing a neutral blind fabric that blends with your walls or with the curtain itself will give you a stunning result. When it comes to the sheer curtain fabric – our Bali range has some gorgeous colours to choose from and their linen appearance works with many different decorative styles looks amazing in any interior.
To make it really easy for you – we have some coordinated ranges of sheer curtain and blockout roller blind fabrics that will make your choices much easier! Take a look at the Bali and Linesque ranges on our website now.
Blockout and light-filter roller blinds are normally open during the day and closed at night. Blockout curtains are the same, whereas a sheer curtain is normally closed all the time. So the ability to easily open the rollers is of vital importance. Will you be happy reaching behind the curtain to operate your chain-drive blind? Or do you want to upgrade to luxury by opting for our motorised roller blinds? Imagine laying in bed or on the couch, and with a simple “Hey Siri, open the blinds”, up go the your rollers! Hmmm, very enticing isn’t it?
If you’re going for scale and size – ceiling-mount options are the way to go. Choose the profile that suits your needs best and consider the colour as well – our tracks are available in white, black and anodised silver. White will blend in with most ceilings, providing a super subtle look. Black will provide a great contrast, and is the perfect choice for those with black framed windows or other black accents in the room. The simple tip here is to decide whether you want the track to blend in or stand-out. You can also choose our motorised curtains for the ultimate in luxury.
So all in all – there a few things to keep in mind when selecting the right combination for your windows. The choices you make can make or break a room, so making sure you consider all aspects carefully is essential to achieving a great result, and one you’ll be super proud of for years to come.
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 a home 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.
When it comes time to install new curtains, the choices can seem overwhelming. Should you select a cheaper option to save money? How do you choose the fabric and style for each room?
Thankfully, curtain selection doesn’t have to be over-complicated. This guide is here to help make your choice a much easier one.
You don’t have to choose between cost and quality. At iSeekBlinds, we offer the best price on high quality, custom-made curtains that you can DIY install. We make it easy to shop for curtains in every room of the house.
The best place to start when selecting curtains is to decide what you need them to achieve. While curtains serve to add texture and style to any room, they also need to be practical!
For example, in living areas, you may want to achieve privacy during the day—this can be best achieved with sheer curtains. These lighter fabrics are beautiful and practical, plus our wide range of fabrics gives you the flexibility to design the room in your style. For evening privacy and insulation, look to add a blockout blind behind your sheers, or install blockout curtains as an alternative (effectively having double curtains).
In bedrooms, the main goal is usually blocking out light to allow you to get a better night’s sleep. Heavier, blockout drapes paired with sheer curtains may be more suitable.
There are a few different ways that you can hang curtains. You can choose to mount curtain tracks on the ceiling or the wall above the window architrave. Ceiling-mounted curtains will add the perception of height to the room.
You can also choose between standard curtain tracks and motorised tracks. You may choose to motorise the curtain tracks in bedrooms, allowing you to let the light in each morning without getting out of bed.
Our S-fold curtains are designed to fit our S-fold curtain tracks. This modern design creates less bulky ‘stacking’ of fabric when the curtains are open. You’ll have a better view from the window, with more natural light entering the room.
S-fold curtains hang gracefully in dynamic waves of fabric when closed. When s-fold curtains are open, the pattern and fabric colour is still visible, and the curtains frame the open window beautifully.
This step is key to curtains that will last and meet your aesthetic goals. At this step, consider the room’s purpose to decide what you need the curtains to achieve.
Blockout fabrics are heavy to midweight, will block the light completely and are great for darkening rooms and providing nighttime privacy.
Sheer fabrics are lighter in weight, gently filter the natural light and provide daytime privacy, making them ideal for any room of the home.
You can order free fabric samples from our website so that you can make an informed decision for your home.
Another consideration is the insulating properties of the fabric. Reducing heat transfer at windows can help to maintain the indoor temperature and contribute to reducing power costs.
Blockout fabrics either have an blockout coating or separate lining, and therefore have the highest insulation properties. Layering blockout curtains with sheers can help to keep a room warm in winter or cool in summer.
The curtain fabric you choose needs to suit your lifestyle. If you have a young family or pets, you might opt for more durable curtain fabric for areas of high traffic and use.
Choosing curtains that are easy to clean makes the annual spring clean faster. Delicate or high-maintenance fabrics can be kept for a formal dining room, formal lounge or master bedroom.
Finally, it’s important to remember that curtain fabric should protect you from UV rays from the sun when inside your home. Choosing natural fabric designed for the Australian climate, with flame retardant properties, will contribute to keeping those inside the home healthy and safe. You can learn more about our fabrics here.
While curtain colour selection is a personal preference, there are some guidelines you can follow.
If your windows are a standard size, off-the-shelf curtains may be suitable. That said, if there’s a particular aesthetic you want to achieve, having your curtains custom made means that you can order curtains made to fir your windows and select the fabric, too. This will give you the best result, ensuring your curtains fit your windows perfectly!
With custom made curtains, you can choose the drop style, length and mounting style to achieve the look that you want for every room. Plus, you can install custom made curtains yourself with plenty of support and advice from our friendly team.
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 a home 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.
No matter whether you are a sheer curtain lover or are just getting into the world of these beautiful and refined window dressing options, this short guide on making sheer curtains look good is for you.
Sheer curtains sit well with refined and classic styles just as easily as they can be used to great effect in modern and contemporary design for your home. The key things to consider when choosing sheer curtains for your home are the fabric and the finishing style. At iSeekBlinds we have a huge range of fabric options, colours, and options available to suit every style of home and style. Read on to find out how to complete the look of your home with sheer curtains for every room.
Not sure where to start? Take a look at our stunning collection of sheer curtains in this video. Order now for fast delivery around Australia, ready for immediate installation.
Sheer curtains may have had a reputation in the past as being dated – but this could not be further from the truth. Gone are the days of sheer curtains hanging limply over the kitchen sink, today’s sheers are elegant and flowing – gently draping the floor, or adding a stylish frame to an outdoor area.
You have so many options with sheer curtains, and it is their adaptability that makes them such a popular choice with today’s homeowners. You can purchase different options in terms of transparency, colour, and fabric; and the difference in each means that you can design your sheer curtains to suit how much light you want in each room.
After all, a sheer curtain’s purpose is mainly two-fold: privacy, and light. Beyond those key benefits, you also enjoy the additional benefit of sheer curtains providing an attractive feature in your home.
The first thing you need to think about when planning your sheer curtains is how you want them to sit in your home. Do you want them to be voluminous and flowing, billowing with the slightest gust?
To achieve a truly elegant style, ensure your sheer curtains look generous. We make our s-fold sheer curtains in a continuous fashion and at a minimum 200% fullness (meaning that the fabric width is twice the length of the track) which gives volume and depth to the curtain when hung.
Do you want your curtains to drape the floor or sit flush? A sheer curtain can look incredibly refined when there is a small amount of gathering at the base.
Choosing the right style of tracks for your sheer curtains is equally important, and whether you opt for a ceiling or wall mount, or a curved track, we have the options to suit your home.
A great option for more privacy with great control is to invest in sheer curtains with a blind behind them. That way you can raise your blinds during the day for sunlight, but lower them at night for privacy.
The choice of sheer colour style is something that will depend on the style of your home, the decor in your room, and what type of look you are trying to achieve. We love seeing customers using our free fabric samples to ensure that their curtains perfectly suit their home, and provide this option to all customers to ensure you are satisfied with the end result. Not sure what colours to choose? We have a couple of top tips:
If you want to ensure that your sheer curtains fit perfectly with your home, we have a couple of tips to ensure you get the most from your sheer curtain design choices:
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 a home 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.
Sheer curtains are an investment that provides softness and elegance by diffusing natural light. The lightweight fabric allows light to enter the room while protecting your privacy during the daytime.
Pairing sheer curtains with heavier drapes can add a romantic feel to a room. Blackout drapes also make it easy to darken any room, as needed. Whether you choose opulent drapes or modern blackout curtains, the addition of sheer curtains can elevate any room.
Perfect your home with sheer curtains from iSeekBlinds. When you choose your fabric and mounting option, we will send your custom-made curtains ready for DIY installation.
Combining sheer curtains with thicker drapes helps to insulate a room. Multiple layers of fabric create air pockets that trap warm or cool air. Layering curtains will help to keep your room cooler in summer and warmer in winter, so you get more benefit from your heating and cooling systems.
Layering sheer curtains with blackout curtains or drapes will ensure that the room stays private when you open the drapes to allow sunlight through. Our double curtain track makes it easy to layer these two styles of curtains together.
When you know the right steps, hanging sheer curtains behind drapes is easy.
Before you can hang your curtains, you need to choose the style, measure the window, and ensure that the sheer fabric highlights the room in an advantageous way.
Sheer curtains from iSeekBlinds come with a minimum of 200% fullness and s-fold hanging style. The curtains are custom-made to fit your window with the tracks included, so you are ready to install them right away.
Sheer curtains are usually closed throughout the day when drapes are pulled open, so it is the sheer curtains you will be looking at most of the time.
TIP: Sheer curtains are the most visible curtains, so choose a fabric style that complements your decor and colour scheme.
Drapes (blockout curtains) are usually thick fabric, often lined to add an extra layer of light blocking and insulation. Drapes should generally run along on a separate row of curtain tracks to sheer curtains. Using a second curtain track allows enough space for the sheer curtains to hang between the drapes and the window.
When choosing the fabric, consider which colours match best with your sheer curtains. For inspiration, you can browse our photo gallery. Pick out the curtain styles that you like best before ordering your curtains.
You can mount sheer curtains and drapes directly onto the wall above the window or the ceiling. It will depend on the style of window treatment that you want to achieve.
When layering curtains, both layers will be mounted in the same way, with space to allow each layer to open and close independently.
At iSeekBlinds, you can order double curtains which come supplied with a double curtain track, to make measuring and installing your double curtains easy.
Our recommended mounting style is ceiling mounting your double curtain tracks. Our double S-fold tracks give curtains an elegant drop that will set high-quality fabrics to advantage in any lighting.
Our curtains and curtain tracks come with detailed instructions on how to install them, but we also have handy how-to videos to show you how to install your curtains. Brackets should be spaced around 600mm apart to ensure the curtain rail is attached securely to the wall or ceiling.
TIP: Lighter curtains can have brackets spaced a little further apart, whilst heavier curtains will need brackets spaced closer together.
If you are a visual learner or want more guidance, I show you how to install your sheer curtains and drapes in this handy video.
You can frame your window space elegantly with a classic vintage style using ties to hold back drapes. Instead of opening the curtains fully along the curtain rail, this allows the fabric to drape around the window to form a styled frame.
It’s easy to install ties. Here’s a quick guide:
Sheer curtains have traditionally been placed closer to the window, with heavier drapes closer to the living spaces. However, to maintain the softness of sheer curtains once the drapes are closed, you may place sheer curtains in front of the drapes. This arrangement may help thick fabric curtains to keep the room warmer as well.
It all depends on the sheer fabric chosen for your curtains and the style you prefer. Before arranging sheer curtains in front of heavier drapes, make sure that the lighter cloth looks good when placed over the heavier curtain fabric. You can do this during the planning phase when you order your free fabric samples from us.
After some time, curtains and drapes need cleaning. Regular cleaning ensures they stay in good condition for longer, adding value to your home. Cleaning of curtain fabric is straightforward, depending on your chosen fabric type. Our article ‘How to clean sheer curtains‘ explains in detail how to clean your sheer curtains to keep them looking fresh.
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 a home 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.
Installing your own custom made curtains will give you the flexibility to choose the exact result and achieve the ambience you desire for every room in your home. Plus, it’s one of the easiest ways to give any room a fresh look and feel!
Adding sheer curtains provides privacy during the daytime and gives a sense of softness to your bedrooms and living areas. Sheer curtains add elegance and soft touches to rooms where you might use roller blinds at night time.
If you are looking for options to block out the cold of winter, then blackout curtains or thick fabrics are suitable. Blackout curtains are also ideal for shift workers or anyone needing to rest in darkness during daylight hours.
Want to give your home grace with the right set of curtains? iSeekBlinds have a range of curtain fabrics and custom-made curtains you can hang with a perfect fit.
You can either source your own fabric and sew your own curtain, or better still, order your custom-made curtains from us and install them yourself — it all depends on your DIY confidence!
Once you’ve selected the fabric for the curtains, you’re ready to measure your window space. Using these measurements, you will calculate the final curtain size.
Whether you are installing sheer curtains, blackout curtains or thick curtains to darken a room, you can take the measurements yourself to ensure that you get the result you desire.
Grab a tape measure to get started! The steps below can guide you, or you can watch our How to Measure videos on our website here, or on our YouTube channel for specific instructions on our Australian-made, custom curtains.
If you’re sewing your own curtains, the width of the curtains will be determined by:
Generally speaking, fuller curtains will be more luxurious and suit most living areas. For kids’ bedrooms, you might use a less full curtain.
If sewing yourself, it’s better to get more fabric than you think you’ll need than to end up with inadequate curtains, so err on the side of generosity if you are unsure. For a fuller curtain, the fabric width you’ll need is 2.5 times the finished curtain width. For a less full curtain, it’s 1.5 times the finished curtain width.
An S-fold curtain style is the most common style for both sheer and blackout curtains and the one that we make here at iSeekBlinds.
For narrower windows, a single panel of fabric will cover the window. Broader windows may benefit from curtains with multiple panels. Panels allow the curtains to open for access to the window.
Curtains don’t have to open at the centre of the window. An asymmetric split may suit the window better.
Make sure that you include the split position in your curtain measurements when you place an order.
When sewing your own curtains, the total curtain fabric length depends on whether you intend to hem the curtain, how large the hem will be, and the drop effect.
The curtain drop effect describes how the curtain interacts surface below, usually the floor or window sill. There are three common drop styles:
When measuring the curtain height, you must include the distance to the top of the curtain track. Measure from the top of the curtain track or rail to the place where the curtains will finish.
When measuring curtains for a new or renovated home, ensure the floor coverings are in place before measuring the curtain drop.
For curtains that hang within the window frame, allow about 10mm for the finished length above the windowsill. Remember to allow enough fabric length to hem the curtains if that is the final look you want.
Curtains that hang below the window but don’t reach the floor will generally fall about 100mm below the base of the window.
TIP: Mounting the curtain track above the window space creates a sense of height and adds an expansive feel to any room
When hanging adjacent curtain panels — for broad windows in particular — you’ll want any pattern on the fabric to align between each fabric section.
To ensure alignment of the pattern in each curtain, you will need to know the pattern height. If you are buying the fabric online, the pattern height should be in the fabric product information.
Ensure that the total height of the curtain fabric is a multiple of the pattern height. To do this, round up your curtain height measurement to a multiple of the pattern height.
You won’t need this step if you are mounting curtains with a plain fabric.
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 a home 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.
In this post, I’m going to show you how you can use layers of curtains, to add softness and luxury to any home. Whether you love the vintage style of lace curtains and heavy drapes or prefer a striking modern look, there many curtain layering combinations to consider.
Dark sheers over blackout curtains are one modern style that you may have seen trending on Instagram. Another popular style is layering neutral fabrics for a bohemian vibe. To inspire you, here are some of the creative ways you can combine sheer and blackout curtains.
Whatever your style, you can find the fabrics and advice to achieve the look you want with iSeekBlinds custom made curtains.
Placing sheer curtains close to the window glass and blackout curtains towards the inside of the room allows for privacy during daylight and darker hours.
During the daytime, opening blackout curtains will allow natural light to flow into the room. Sheer curtains can remain closed as these transparent fabrics allow light to enter, softening the harsh sunlight in the summer months. In the cooler months, you may open sheer curtains to allow maximum light to fill the room.
In the evening, you can maintain privacy and warmth by closing the blackout curtains.
Sheer curtains and blockout curtains can be hung as single or multiple panels. Two panels create traditional centre-opening curtains, multiple panels can be free-floating and move along the track to where you want them to sit, whereas one single curtain will gather on one side when open.
Blockout curtains can help improve sleep, but you may prefer the visual softness of sheer curtains facing the inside of a room. This modern curtain layering style is perfect when you want a contemporary twist on a traditional window treatment. This is also the favoured option of the iSeekBlinds team as it allows our beautiful sheer curtain fabrics to really shine!
Bringing sheer curtains to the inside is an elegant way to soften any room’s decor. S-fold sheer curtains can be allowed to hang to the floor, or you may drape curtains back with ties for a more theatrical and romantic effect.
Mounting curtains from the ceiling adds a sense of height to the room while enhancing elegance with smooth visual lines. Ceiling-mounted curtains can open on the left, right, and centre, or be free-floating, to suit your room and style.
If you want both curtain layers to move freely and independently, mounting S-fold curtains on separate tracks is most effective. Our curtain tracks have a small profile that blends seamlessly with the ceiling, hiding the brackets for an elegant finish.
Wall-mounted curtains are attached to the wall directly above the window. Different bracket lengths ensure that sheer curtains and blackout curtains can both move freely.
Wall-mounted curtains often have a centre opening, but you could also use a left-hand or right-hand stack, or free-floating curtains, to suit the layout of the room you are decorating.
For added modernisation, you can choose motorised curtain tracks. Motorised curtain tracks allow the curtains to be opened at a distance, even when you are still in bed.
This style of curtain track is ideal for blackout curtains. Imagine being able to set a timer so that the curtains open automatically, allowing light into the room for a natural awakening — no alarm necessary!
You may choose to mount both curtain layers on motorised tracks or mount sheer curtains on hand-operated tracks and blackout curtains on motorised rails
Before ordering sheer and blackout curtains for layering, you will need to plan the curtain length. The total length of the curtain is known as the ‘drop’. The drop is the length of the curtain from the curtain tracks at the top to the floor.
When layering sheer curtains with heavier drapes, the lighter fabric can fall slightly shorter than the heavier fabric to maintain movement. For example, if your sheer curtains are measured to hover just above the floor, your blackout curtains might lightly touch the flooring.
Sheer curtains mounted over blackout curtains will look elegant with a longer length. While blackout curtains might hover or barely touch the floor, sheers facing into the room may break gently to provide a sense of luxury.
Ultimately the choice is yours – you can make them the same drop, or one longer, it’s totally up to you — with custom-made curtains, you can achieve the exact look you are after.
You can find instructions on exactly how to measure for sheer and blackout curtains, and our founder Mike has prepared video demonstrations for each step to guide you on your DIY journey!
Combining sheer curtains with blackout curtains has many advantages. Here are just a few:
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 a bedroom 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,
Sheer curtains, also known simply as sheers, are still one of the most popular window treatments around. These lightweight beauties could be considered the perfect window covering for many reasons. Not only do they offer daytime privacy, diffuse bright light and offer a degree of insulation against heat and cold, but they do it all at the same time as softening rooms with their floaty, textural appearance. They’re also ideal for layering, partnering perfectly with blockout roller blinds and plantation shutters.
So, what do you need to know about sheer curtains before you jump head-on into installing them? We cover the most common questions below, plus give you the heads up on how we can help you achieve a beautiful result.
The majority of sheer curtain fabrics will allow you to see through them to the outside, enabling you to retain your view. At the same time, they offer a level of daytime privacy, shielding you and your space from the outside world.
However, at night, these benefits are reduced so we suggest adding another layer of window covering to provide you with additional privacy options, such as blockout roller blinds or plantation shutters.
Sheer curtains act like a diffuser, softening natural light and reducing the glare associated with direct sunlight. They will help protect your interior from UV rays, reducing the risk of fading and sun damage to furniture, flooring and soft furnishings.
They also provide some insulation benefits – assisting in reducing the amount of heat entering your room – a definite plus during the hot Australian summer. During winter they will help keep the cold at bay as well, though we suggest adding another layer of protection to really protect you from the cooler temperatures outside.
Measuring for sheer curtains is a simple process once you know exactly what you want to achieve with your sheers. At iSeekBlinds, we are all about educating our customers on how to measure and install their own window coverings, so our website is full of valuable resources that are easy to follow and understand. Our owner and resident DIY expert Mike has created a series of videos taking you step-by-step through the process – so grab your measuring tape, head to our video gallery and away you go!
The average cost for sheer curtains can vary based on the provider you choose, the fabric you select and of course, whether you opt for a custom-made or an off-the-shelf product. For the best results, we recommend opting for custom-made sheers in quality fabric from a reputable supplier.
If you’re on a budget but still want a beautiful quality finish, then consider going down the DIY track with us. You can save a bunch by measuring, ordering and installing yourselves with a little help from businesses such as ours. Whilst it may seem daunting at first, we promise you it is easy and very rewarding
So, now that you’ve decided that sheers are definitely for you, where do you go from here? How do you start the ball rolling and ensure those dreams of having beautiful sheers in your home come true? Just reach out to us. We’d love to help you achieve an outcome you’ll be proud of for years to come.
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 a home 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.
A living room is a place we go to connect, relax, and unwind. It’s often the first room we consider when redecorating! If you’ve just moved into a new place or you’re ready to update your living room, selecting the right window treatment will set the room’s tone.
You might choose to allow plenty of natural light to enter during the day, filtered by elegant sheer curtains or light-filtering blinds. In the evening, privacy is paramount. Stay cosy inside by closing heavier curtains or blinds.
Blinds are a practical and modern choice for busy living spaces. Easy to maintain and clean, blinds tend to blend in and complement other living room decor.
Double roller blinds allow you to let in just the right amount of light at any time of day, as you can choose between blockout and sunscreen or light-filtering blinds, depending on your needs. With this flexibility, you can’t go wrong.
If you’re looking to add modern luxury to your living room, there’s also the option to upgrade to motorised blinds.
Our custom-made, linked roller blinds allow the flexibility to use your windows and sliding doors easily while still maintaining maximum privacy and comfort inside.
Transform your living room with our custom-made blockout and sheer curtains. With no compromise on quality, our living room curtains are made with only the highest quality fabrics.
The best place to start when selecting curtains is to decide what you need them to achieve. While curtains serve to add texture and style to any room, they also need to be practical! For example, in living areas, you may want to achieve privacy during the days and evenings. Lighter fabrics and sheer curtains are practical, giving you the flexibility to design the room in your style. Install roller blinds behind them to give you nighttime privacy and insulation during summer and winter.
Blockout curtains will provide excellent protection against the winter cold and harsh summer sun and have always been a popular option for living room windows.
To help with the DIY process, I have prepared an extensive how-to video library. You’ll find information on different fabrics, and videos on how to measure your windows as well as how to install your new living room curtains. Find them on our website here.
A fantastic option for any home, plantation shutters are a classic window treatment that’s super-easy to maintain. Shutters bring architectural structure and stunning style to your space. Our shutters are designed in clear-view style, so you have the best possible view from your window when the blades are open.
Our website has plenty of handy videos and instructions to help you DIY assemble and install your shutters, allowing you to enjoy these premium products at an affordable price.
Choose the panel layout that will complement your window and place your order online. Your living room shutters are custom made to your exact specifications in just a few weeks.
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 a home 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,
