Windows are wearing sheer, billowy layers
The new look, no swags or cascades of ruffles... Windows are wearing sheer, billowy layers Decorators say sheer drapes softly layered over shades can create a look similar to what some women achieve with a wispy blouse worn over a camisole. With sheer drapes closed and the shade half up, the drapes filter light. If windows are open the drapes "billow like a flowing dress that always makes a woman look amazing," says one New York homeowner. Translucent, softly layered window treatments are showing up in urban and suburban homes as alternatives to old-fashioned drapes and binds. These neutral-toned window treatments have clean lines and no frills, according to decorators quoted in The Wall Street Journal. With the sheers, a second layer of sun protection is available through solar shades, which filter light and create an effect "like putting sunglasses on a window," says one interior designer. The layered look with see-through curtains, is about bringing the outside in. It can be done with sheers. For total light control, a blackout window shade can be used. Catalog retailer Smith & Noble has more than doubled its shade offerings, adding more textures, colors and styles. They are available in soft, fashionable fabrics for the residential market.
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