In winter people install curtains made from heavy fabrics that block out light and retain heat. But in the summer months, many people pick soft and lightweight sheer curtains to provide a breezy atmosphere.
So what are the benefits of sheer curtains and why should you hang them up when temperatures start to rise? That’s what we’ll be talking about in today’s article. Keep reading to find out how you can add elegance to your home with various design options and how you can customise your tracking.
Sheer curtains are made with soft fabrics that come in various colours to complement any room in your home. Since this type of curtain is made with soft, lightweight fabrics, they make elegant ripples and shapes that can fit seamlessly into traditional or modern homes.
Voiles and sheer can be used to make different shapes such as Festoon or Swag & Tail to add a classic aesthetic to your room. What’s more, you can mix and match sheer curtains with blinds or thicker drapes for a blend of style.
Even though sheer curtains are made with thin and soft fabrics they’re incredibly durable and they have excellent colour retention. Therefore, your curtains won’t tear easily and UV rays won’t tarnish the colour of the fabrics, which is excellent for summer’s harsh sun.
One of the advantages of lightweight curtains such as sheer is that they have lighting and cooling benefits. These curtains can block out UV rays from the sun but still allow ample light to come through. As a result, your room will stay cool during summer while still allowing natural light to shine through the curtains.
These sheer curtains will help you save on utility costs from air-conditioning, electric fans and electrical lighting during summer. Since the fabric is thin air can flow through them naturally when you open windows. With some light coming through, you won’t always need to switch on lamps or overhead lighting.
Some people love to layer drapes over other types of window coverings such as blinds or shutters. It’s difficult to layer fabrics that are heavy and thick. With lighter and thinner fabrics, you can create multiple layers around your windows without adding too much weight to the tracking.
Additionally, you can pick multiple colours to add a unique look to rooms and lounges. Sheer curtains come in an array of elegant colours such as white, beige and silver that work well for sunrooms or around pergolas. But if you want a darker more elegant aesthetic you can pair grey curtains with black ones.
To create elegant shapes, you may have to tweak your tracking. Or you could motorise your tracking so that you can open and close your curtains with a remote control whenever you want to let in light or air from your windows during summer. You can get customised tracking for each heading.
For a seamless look, pick top fixed options to keep your tracks hidden. Or you can opt for decorative S fold tracks to add to the aesthetics of your curtains. There are also various heading types such as triple pinch pleat or box pleat to create waves in your curtains.
Curtains aren’t simply designed for windows. You can use soft, flowing drapes to create a bed canopy. This is ideal for summer when mosquitoes are out in full force. You can use the drapes to close around your bed while you sleep to prevent getting bitten by pesky insects.
Some people use sheer curtains outside too. You can hang drapes around pergolas to add shade but still allow air to flow through the space.
If you want stunning sheer curtains to add to your windows, pergolas or bed canopies then you’ll appreciate the wide range of designs Alfresco Blinds Co has online. Our friendly team of experts is ready to help you find sheer curtains that will improve your interior décor and bring new life to your home. There is a wide range of designs, colours and fabrics for you to pick from.
Get your free measurements and quotes from Alfresco Blinds Co by calling us on 1300 735 077. Or simply send your requirements through our online messaging system. We look forward to hearing from you.
