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Curtains in Mistral in
Shell, linen, 300cm wide,
£192m, de Le Cuona.Q
I would like to source
some fabric for bedroom
curtains that will allow light
into the room while still offering
privacy. Is such a fabric available?
Patricia, onlineASwith most things in our homes,
there is always an element of
compromise between practicality
and beauty. In this instance, a happy
medium is possible. One option
would be to fit a two- or even
three-track glider system that would
enable you to hang drops of sheer
fabrics, layered in different colours,
patterns or even textures. The
effect can be quite stunning as yourearrange your layers to maximise
light during the day and obscure
things by night. If this doesn’t appeal,
think about linen sheers. Unlined,
loose-weave and in a heavier weight
than the voile, they’ll obscure the
view from outside while still allowing
plenty of light through. Take a look
at de Le Cuona, which is renowned
for its high-quality fabrics and
fabulous range of designs. On the
high street, West Elm’s off-the-shelf
semi-sheers (from £49) are made
from Belgian flax linen and do a
similar job. Come evening, you may
throw a few interesting silhouettes
to the outside world but no one will
have a clue what you’re wearing.¤