Sheer Curtains: The Different Curtain Types and Their Uses

Curtains are the difference between a dark room with no lighting and a room with natural light that is soft and inviting. The big question is, what curtain do you go for? 

If you've been considering replacing your old curtains (such as single panel curtains or double panel curtains) with new ones to refresh your space, you might be overwhelmed at the options available to you. 

Let's explore the different types of sheer curtains, their uses, and what you'll love most for your home interior design. 

What are Sheer Curtains? 

Sheer curtain fabric is a delicate fabric, soft to the touch, and is pretty translucent, so it works wonders for light control. They don't obscure sunlight like blackout curtains and offer a balance between privacy and natural lighting.  

Filtered light diffuses into spaces for a warmer feeling when you enter, so sheer curtain options are perfect for lounge rooms, dining areas and bedrooms that need more glow. 

Here are some linen sheer curtains and block-out residential curtains for your Adelaide property. 

What are the benefits and features? 

• Easy to use, maintain and clean 
• Can be utilised as a light filtering and block-out solution 
• Provide privacy and significantly reduce glare 
• Stylish look to enhance the beauty of your house 
• Easily care for and upgrade any room 

Features include: 

• Wand and motorised control 
• Dirt-resistant 
• Fade-resistant 
• UV-stabilised  
• Available in stylish, modern, textured, and plain fabric 

Specifications: 

• Interior blinds and exterior blind options 
• Custom-made to order  
• Width: 1000mm to 5757mm maximum width before the joiner is required 
• Glydea track maximum one piece is 5000mm 
• Drop 1500mm to 4200mm maximum 
• Track colours include White, Anodised Silver, Black and Glydea (white only) 
• Fittings are available for both top fix and face fix 
• Finished for a weighted hem or 70mm pocket hem 

Decor and styling 

Sheer and block-out curtains are tailored to suit any style, from modern to classic, holiday homes, residential areas, or commercial premises and workplaces. 

Light and airy fabric types look brilliant, plain or textured (like geometric patterns), and bring any room to life. Burns for Blinds sheer or block out curtains can be manufactured for spans up to 5750mm before a joiner is required.  

A range of track system options 

Keen on layered sheers? There are track options to touch up your curtain styles. 

Designer

This is a trendy, sophisticated design that is perfect for curtains that suit modern homes! The rod track/colour options include black, white and anodised silver. 

Residential

The residential track is a tried and true design every homeowner can rely on and comes in black, white and anodised silver. 

Glydea 

Is your project a bit more sophisticated? Somfy's motorised Glydea track includes sheer and blackout curtains for hotel suites, high-class apartments, conference areas and homes. Simply click a button or tug on the fabric to open or withdraw your curtains. 

There are also 4 styles of stacking: 

• S-Fold (Open) S-Fold (Closed)
  
• S-Wave (Open) S-Wave (Closed)
  
• Double Pleat (Open) Double Pleat (Closed)
  
• Triple Pleat (Open) Triple Pleat (Closed)
  

Motorisation is also available for interior and exterior window coverings. 

Why pick a sheer curtain type to begin with?

Your room will feel bigger (less like a dungeon!), and there are many colours and styles to suit your design tastes. They are also completely machine washable, so you don't need to stress about dry cleaning services if pets or children were to stain them! 

In your dining room, sheer curtains create a relaxing atmosphere on those days you've got people over for lunch. White sheer or off-white options go with almost any style you have currently, pick patterns or embroidery, or you can layer sheer curtains with heavier ones to adjust the light at any time of day. 

In your lounge room, sheer curtains with subtle textures match your dining table and chairs. But if the room gets more sun than you'd like, light-filtering curtains block out the glare. 

Bedroom curtains should be calming and peaceful; the last thing you want is excessive morning light at dawn when you want to wake up in your own time!  

Try soft, muted colours like light blue, lavender, baby pink, or layer your curtains with block-out options if you like your room darker. These ideas work for home offices, too. 

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Why Buy Sheer Curtains at Burns for Blinds?

Burns for Blinds understands what works in Adelaide's climate and has over 70 years of experience in getting window furnishings perfect for properties. From beautiful fabric quality to light transmittance to your preference, here's what our expert team offers you: 

• We offer interest-free terms to make buying window coverings easier 
• Our fabrics are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles 
• Book a free measure and quote with our help 
• We work with renovations and home builds and lock in pricing for 12 months to help you budget during the home building time 
• We supply blinds to commercial buildings for seamless installation and long-term performance 
• We help you find a blind, from the drop length to the insulation and window width 

Looking to install curtains in your Adelaide home? Whether your eye is on sheer curtains, interior blinds, outdoor awnings & blinds, security, carports & verandahs or something specific, 

With 4 locations across South Australia, Burns for Blinds has over 60 employees to give you the best in quality and service for sheer curtains in Adelaide. Luxury brands, decorative curtains, layering options; your choices are as creative as you are. 

Contact us today by calling (08) 8131 3333 or enquire online to organise a time for a no-obligation quote or to visit one of our showrooms.  

We service all suburbs across Adelaide and even offer custom sheers to your liking.