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• Julia Nilstål

Create a summer feel with sheer curtains

A pair of sheer, thin curtains fluttering gently in the breeze from an open window – if that isn't the feeling of summer, what is? Thin curtains are also a winning concept when it comes to light transmission, as the sheer fabric lets plenty of natural light through while still shielding the room from the sun's strong rays.

Here we suggest 4 ways to decorate with thin curtains and teach you how to hang them in the best way for a lovely summer feeling indoors too.

Modern living room with light beige curtains on a ceiling track
White curtain with an arrangement of dried flowers hanging in front

1. Thin patterned curtains

Want to add a personal touch to your interior? Patterns are a stylish way to create effects in the home, but strong, distinctive patterns can often feel difficult to decorate with. A pair of thin patterned curtains can create beautiful effects, as light transmission brings out the texture of the curtain. Going for a textured pattern rather than mixing different colours is also a good start, as you still get a cohesive feel in the home.

Dusty pink curtain in a pink hallway with a large plant

2. Light colours for an airy feel

Light and fresh has long been associated with neutral colours like beige and white in the interior design world, but you can actually be a little more creative than that when it comes to colour choices while maintaining that airy feeling. Go for a thin curtain in a light, summery colour with great light transmission this spring – colour has never been trendier, and with a sheer coloured curtain, you can really liven up your home without any permanent changes. Pale pink tones are really trendy right now and also combine incredibly beautifully with the Scandinavian favourite colour beige. Or why not go for a pair of thin green curtains for a fresh feeling that brightens up and gives energy?

Dining room with a marble table, chairs and a large window with curtains in two layers
Rust red dimout curtain together with a pink sheer curtain in a colourful bedroom

3. Trendy hotel collection

The popular hotel style is still very much on trend in the world of interior design, and in bedrooms in particular it can be both stylish and practical to choose two layers of curtains. A thin curtain then acts as the base layer, providing light transmission and privacy during the day, while the top layer, a thicker curtain, is drawn at night to keep out the light. Use wave hooks to create those stylish full waves, and hang the curtains on a practical double-track curtain track on the ceiling so you can easily open and close the different layers.

White curtains with a check pattern in a dining room
White curtains over an entire window section in a dining room

4. Curtains as privacy screens

Covering an entire window section with sheer curtains is both stylish and practical, as the curtain provides privacy – especially practical if you have large windows with a lot of visibility from outside. You also avoid blocking natural light and create an airy yet cosy feeling in the room. With curtain tracks, you get the impactful look of thin curtains from floor to ceiling, which also creates the effect of spaciousness and high ceilings. If you have very wide window sections to cover, you can join several curtain tracks together to allow the curtains to run all the way across. A good tip is to complement your curtain tracks with corded gliders – a simple way to ensure that the pleats are even and uniform across the entire window section.