How To Layer Sheer And Blackout Blinds And Curtains

Does the idea of curtains hanging in your windows bring back memories of your grandparents’ window coverings? They may conger up nostalgic feelings of your childhood, but today, many people shudder at the thought of those often overly floral, heavy curtains. This style generally does not suit the current era, so it can stay a thing of the past. 

If you want a modern vibe, or even if you want more of a vintage but updated feel, there are ways to make your windows more interesting, bringing style and luxury to your home. Layering your blinds and curtains is a great way to avoid an outdated aesthetic, as well as being practical and advantageous.  

Layering sheer and blackout blinds and curtains can be personalised for your preferences and needs to create a look that you love. At Complete Blinds, we can assist you in determining what style will suit your home and provide the perfect curtains for you.

Why Choose Layered Blinds And Curtains For Your Window Furnishings? 

Blinds and curtains offer many benefits, such as giving you control over the light entering your rooms, providing privacy, protecting your furniture from the effects of the sun, and developing an aesthetic and ambience that truly brings your home together. They can also highlight architectural or interior design features. You can have fun choosing your blinds or curtains, and adapt and update them whenever you choose to change up the look of your rooms.  

Layering blinds or curtains can provide even more choices when it comes to filtering light, privacy, and customisation. Installing sheer and blackout blinds or curtains allows you to alternate between or combine the benefits of both, which are fantastic outcomes for window furnishings that can run the risk of being static and boring. This is not so when choosing Complete Blinds’ curtains for layering purposes!

What Are Sheer Blinds And Curtains? 

You can choose from a wide variety of sheer blinds and curtains for your home, including a range of dark and light fabrics, colours, and designs. Our team is always happy to provide advice regarding your options. 

Sheer blinds and curtains bring sophistication to your room and promote airflow and temperature regulation while also providing the typical benefits. They can also add softness to blackout blinds and curtains.

What Are Blackout Blinds And Curtains? 

Blackout blinds and curtains are fantastic options when you want increased darkness, privacy, or temperature and noise insulation. What’s more, they are no longer the plain and austere curtains of years gone by, which often created a gloomy look. Complete Blinds provide a wide range of versatile curtains in a variety of styles to suit your requirements.

Why Layer Sheer And Blackout Blinds And Curtains? 

When using sheer or blackout blinds and curtains, having another layer on the window on a separate track can add undeniable value to your set-up. This is where the combination of sheer and blackout styles comes in. 

Sheer blinds and curtains alone do not completely cut out light, for example. This might not be suitable for circumstances such as shift workers wanting to sleep during the day. Likewise, blackout blinds and curtains cater for this need but have no in-between when, for instance, you want to have gentle light coming into the room in the afternoon. Instead, the choice is closed with full darkness, or open with full light. 

Layering the two types can provide you with more functionality and aesthetic options, making your window furnishings more customisable and adjustable with positive effects on your home and lifestyle. 

Different Layering Combinations  

At Custom Blinds, we are experienced in providing guidance regarding how to layer sheer and blackout blinds or curtains and have fantastic choices available. When layering the two types, one basic question to ask concerns whether you want the sheer curtains over the blackout curtains, or the other way around. Here are some benefits of both options:

 Sheer blinds and curtains over blackout blinds and curtains

• Softens and blurs the solid appearance of blackout blinds and curtains in the interior of the room.
• Adds a contemporary, flowing, whimsical, and intricate elegance to the room.

Blackout blinds and curtains over sheer blinds and curtains 

• Softens and blurs the solid appearance of blackout blinds and curtains from the exterior of the room.
• Provides easy control over definitive darkness, while letting in gentle light when the blackout blinds or curtains are open. 
• Gives the benefit of sheer blinds and curtains while allowing the blackout blinds or curtains to be the main aesthetic feature of the room.
• The sheer curtain can add a protective layer to the blackout blinds or curtains to reduce the risk of fading and dust deposits.

Another factor to consider when choosing which order of layers will suit you best is functional access. Having the most used blind or curtain at the front can make it easier to control and operate.  

Another factor to consider when choosing which order of layers will suit you best is functional access. Having the most used blind or curtain at the front can make it easier to control and operate. 

Curtain Layering For Style And Effectiveness 

Layering sheer and blackout curtains can add practicality and style to your room that one type alone may not offer. Complete Blinds can help you choose and install the right combination of curtains and blinds for your home, including providing advice regarding layering different lengths, fabrics, patterns, and colours. Our range of high-quality products can help your room look and feel fantastic. 

If you are looking for a fresh way to hang blinds or curtains in your home, please contact or visit us. 

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