Regarding the view: What degree of transparency should you choose for your curtains?

It's the classic interior design dilemma: how to enjoy natural light without feeling like you're living under the watchful eyes of passersby or neighbors?

 

Sheer curtains are the ideal solution, but between lightweight voile and denser muslin, it's easy to get lost. At Curtains & Sheers, we help you decipher the different levels of transparency to find the perfect balance between privacy and light.

 

1. Sheer Voile Curtains: For Views and Brightness

If you're lucky enough to have an unobstructed view or if your neighbors are far away, sheer voile curtains (often called "sheer") are your best bet.

The effect: They're almost invisible. They subtly blur the view outside without obstructing the view.

The advantage: They maximize sunlight, ideal for dark or north-facing rooms.

Which room? The living room or dining room, where you want to maintain a visual connection with your garden or the sky.

2. Semi-sheer curtains (Petrol and linen blend): The ideal compromise

 

This is our best-seller. The polyester and linen blend has a slightly tighter weave than classic voile. It offers a more pronounced textile look, often with a lovely natural grain (linen effect).

 

The effect: The silhouette is visible from the outside without distinguishing details. From the outside, nothing is visible from your home during the day.

 

The advantage: It breaks the sun's rays (preventing glare on screens) while maintaining good natural light.

 

Which room? The kitchen, office, living room, or bedroom.

 

3. Light-filtering curtains: For total privacy

 

If you live on the ground floor or if your neighbors are less than 10 meters away, you need to step up your game. Wetter curtains (our Linen Look), with a tight weave or dense embroidery, are recommended.

 

The effect: Your gaze is completely drawn in. You feel "at home," shielded from prying eyes.

 

The advantage: These sheer curtains have a heavier, more elegant drape that truly dresses the window like a curtain.