Living etc - How do you Layer Sheer and Blackout Curtains? The Window Dressing Trick Everyone Should Know

‘There's a reason top designers like to layer sheer and blackout curtains in rooms throughout the home. This clever design trick gives you better control of the light entering into a room, while also balancing the element of privacy. Plus, it doesn't hurt that it offers a beautiful aesthetic finish - with sheer curtains bringing a calming, ethereal quality to a space. 

Blackout curtains are great for fully blocking out sunlight and noise, perfect for a bedroom where you want to fully shut off from the outside world, or a snug living room that you want to turn into a cinema space. What's more, they help keep the heat in, a great solution for insulating during the winter. 

Sheer Curtain and Black-Out Curtain with Trim Detail from our North London Project.

When considering your blackout bedroom curtains, think about the contrast between the heavier curtain and the sheer material. 'I often opt for a sheer and curtain fabric that have contrasting textures - a simple way to instantly add depth and compliment other fabrics in the space,' says Melissa Read, creative lead at Studio Burntwood.’

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Written by Oonagh Turner.

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