Comments on: How to Choose the Best Type of Sheer Curtains: Colours, Tracks, Headings and More

By: Sandra Fussell

Sandra Fussell — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:36:59 +0000

The article is extremely helpful. My 16×20’ room is painted a lovely light grey my wood flooring is a combination of greys, browns and beige. I have 3 windows in the room. Two on one wall the third on a separate wall. I currently have heavy drapes on the windows. The rods are hung halfway between the ceiling and the window top. They are brown. Ok my question. I am considering sheers. Any suggestions on hanging them with my existing rod or should replace it with something else. I think I’d like to have the sheers with a little more statement than a solid color but o don’t want a print such as floral. This is a modest lake home. Thank you for your time and any help

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 02:56:11 +0000

In reply to Maria. I'd go for a wave-fold unless the home is very traditional with lots of older, classic touches.

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 16 May 2022 01:42:07 +0000

Hi Chris,

Your home tips are always so helpful. So I have a question for you.
Do you think that a wave-fold or gathered heading sheer curtain is more Hamptons style?

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:28:57 +0000

Checkout veri shades. They look like sheers but can be made opaque by turning the wand, and you can walk through them! Weve just had them installed and we love them!

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:48:17 +0000

In reply to Necia Merrells. Hi Necia, that's usually my preference but it's not a rule.

By: Necia Merrells

Necia Merrells — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:16:09 +0000

Love your tips Chris ! Many thanks for your articles!
I’m wondering whether as a rule of thumb, should all windows be dressed the same in a room ?

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:59:08 +0000

In reply to Fariba. Hi Fabria, I don't have the specs as Metricon gave me permission to use their photos. They specified the curtains.

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:58:01 +0000

In reply to Norma Flint. Hi Norma, sorry the team and I don't have the capacity to offer individual advice on the blog. I'd speak to whoever you're having make and install the window treatments.

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:51:20 +0000

In reply to Mimi. Hi Mimi, sorry the team and I don't have the capacity to offer individual advice on the blog.

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:50:50 +0000

In reply to Gayle. Hi Gayle, can depend on the material, the fold and how well they're made and installed. Stress to your manufacturer what you want and they should be able to tell you what is possible.

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:48:46 +0000

In reply to Barbara. Hi Barbara, sorry the team and I don't have the capacity to offer individual advice on the blog.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:37:59 +0000

hi, i have a small second bedroom with lower ceilings. The venetian blind is set in the window. Where shoiuld I hang the sheers from

By: Gayle

Gayle — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:09:20 +0000

I really love a seamless look, yet I have an entire wall of window in my apartment. Clearly when I open the curtains, they’ll need to have a centre opening, but I’m concerned that a centre opening won’t be seamless and I’ll have gaps between the two curtains that will do my head in! Do you find that centre opening sheers have gaps?

By: Mimi

Mimi — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:47:32 +0000

Hello Chris, I have loved reading your post! We have a full wall of doors out to the garden (not bi-fold, just 3 sets of double doors with a glass window panel at the top) and one the side wall, a full-length window. Would you cover just the length of the wall with all the doors, or have it go around the corner to also cover the window?
Also, would roller blinds be best in this case? And if so, how would the be installed? Other than in the window, we do not have recess on the doors to install them in the architrave.
Many thanks! M

By: Norma Flint

Norma Flint — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 02:19:32 +0000

Love sheers and enjoyed reading your article. I love the way sheers gently move in the breeze. However, I want the sheers as well as curtains!
I am thinking that my curtains will be pleated and on a rod fitting. Can you advise how I would hang the sheers?
I am thinking perhaps on a track within the window frame for the sheers, whilst the curtains will hang above and beyond (i.e. wider than the window frame) so that it’s possible to pull the curtains right back from the window edges as I don’t like to ‘lose’ any of the window light by covering them with the curtains when pulled back, especially if the window is a sliding door.
I look forward to and thank you for your advice.

By: Fariba

Fariba — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:50:47 +0000

Hi Chris,

Thank you for all the valuable information. I’m replacing my current voile curtain and I’m looking for a nicer option, what do you recommend and where can I get good quality for with reasonable pricing on either pleated or S-fold. Also I really like the room colors in picture #2 and #4. Would you mind sharing the color name and brand.

Best,

Fariba

By: Jaclyn

Jaclyn — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 23:22:21 +0000

Thanks for your advice Chris. Prior to reading this I had gone for option A from the comment above but it looks too heavy in the room so am planning to remove the blackout curtain behind the sheer. I chose a slate grey sheer which is quite a constrast against white walls. What paint and carpet colour do you think would work well with this. Rookie error.. now matching the room to the sheers!! ‍

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:03:56 +0000

In reply to Rich. Hey Rich, I always prefer to go for (b) sheer and blockout blind (knowing it would have to be mounted on the architrave). I'm actually doing this for a client in Black Rock at the moment. Ideally you want the roller fixed inside the window frame, but it can still look nice even if it's outside the frame with a sheer over the top. Just keep in mind the track for the sheer will jut out from the wall a bit. But still my preferred look.

By: Rich

Rich — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:16:59 +0000

Would be curious to know your thoughts about blockout curtains in bedrooms and sheers. What you do:
a) blockout curtain and sheer (and would you have blockout at the back and sheer to the front?);
b) sheer and blockout blind (knowing it would have to be mounted on the architrave);
c) blockout curtain with sheer blind (at least this way the blind can be mounted within the window recess); or
d) plantation shutters and sheer.

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 03:19:59 +0000

In reply to Mary. The doors bumping into them isn't necessarily an issue. Is the problem the curtains will be pushed tight and possibly creased when the doors are open, or the curtains just won't open far enough for the doors? If you're using a window treatment supplier they can help you pick the best solution. Quite difficult to do without seeing the space and getting some more information.