Freshen up the old with new curtain designs

Billowing swathes of dreamy sheers. Coastal hues in long lineal drops. Nature personified in jungle greens and riotous tropical prints. Curtains ain’t what they used to be, and in 2022, they’ve become a design trend in and of themselves. No longer does dressing   windows come down to which colour roller blind will be least obtrusive: it’s time to be brave and embrace your unique style. Curtains are an essential interior design aspect of your home, and it’s time they needed a refresh.

Function and Style.

Before choosing your new curtains, it’s important to consider the room, style and your particular tastes. In the bedroom, imparting a sense of comfort while maintaining privacy and blocking out light is important. Living and kitchen areas might want to take advantage of the view, light or make a bold statement. Bathroom coverings usually need to consider moisture and privacy.

Aesthetically, beautiful curtains provide stylistic harmony to a space, tying together various design elements contained within. They can also provide a distinct atmosphere of cosy comfort, luxe drama or a natural breezy feel.

Once you’re clear on function and style, the fun begins!

Natural Themes.

Bringing the outside in is a current design trend getting lots of traction on the Sunshine Coast. The coastal chic style demands floating sheers in linens of whites, muted greens and soft beige to create that summery feel all year long. Teamed with blockouts, this is the height of function and design. However, our Coverings curtain expert, Ali, has plenty of solutions for those concerned about the effects of our sub-tropical humidity on finicky to clean linen. “Linen becomes mouldy quickly on the Coast, and it has to be professionally cleaned. I know it doesn’t sound as luxe as linen, but selecting either a linen blend or a polyester linen-look range is actually beautiful and so much more cost and care effective.’ Coverings stocks the Gummerson Summer Range, which can be cleaned at home, looks and feels like linen but without the exorbitant price tag. Not convinced? Ali encourages clients to visit the showroom to see the difference: ‘I’m always about touch and feel.’

Fresh Patterns.

Patterns are back, they’re stunning and can be used across just about every design style imaginable. Even in the pared-back coastal chic style, subtle patterns of leaves, flowers and even gentle waves can add a whimsical touch to a space. In the showroom, Zepel’s summer range takes centre stage in a riot of colours and designs guaranteed to add a drama little (or a lot!) to your style. Ali takes inspiration from designer Anna Spiro to work these bold and beautiful new patterns into a room. “Zepel’s range feel and look absolutely gorgeous; they take curtains from ‘meh’ to total luxe!” Call or drop in and see Ali to arrange a private viewing of the entire range at a Zepel showroom near you. You can then order through Coverings, making the process simple and easy.

Lineals

Lines of colour are a new trend on the Sunshine Coast, but their origins hale back to the cafes of Provence and the French Riveria. And whilst thick white stripes of black and white can certainly work here on the Coast, Warwick’s new Bronte range of translucent sheers really complement the coastal chic style. Lineals of natural cream and muted greys contrast with white for a distinctly sophisticated coastal look.

Curtain Wall Fixtures

“Ceiling to floor curtains and sheers convey luxury, and make the room feel larger,” says Ali. Whether you decide on a seamless curtain track system, or prefer the look of a curtain pole and rings, the team at Coverings Sunshine Coast have the latest innovation and styles on hand. “Silent Gliss is the world’s first silent curtain track system: they are so good!” Ali enthuses. Operated by hand, cord or motorised and with your choice of pleat or wave folds, Silent Gliss technology adds opulence and function to your fresh new curtains. If you prefer the traditional Hamptons look of curtain rods, a new range of silent rods is also on its way to the Coverings showroom.

Curtains are an integral aspect of a room’s design, and now is officially the time to stop hiding behind the old.

Come down to the Coverings showroom in Noosaville and start designing your beautiful space today.