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Kayleigh

Autumn / Winter – Warm Glow Trend

Burst into fall with our latest trend ‘Warm Glow’. As the trees change outside from crisp green to soft orange and hues of red, bring the Autumnal warmth inside your home. The ‘Warm Glow’ trend is undeniably all about colour and a fantastic opportunity to revitalise a bored and tired interior. With the season change, there is a chill in the air and we decided it was vital to include a good selection of sumptuous lined curtains to be part of the collection. Looking warm and feeling warm is essential this... Read More

Create the perfect privacy with net curtains

Privacy and security at our windows can be a huge concern. Net Curtains are a perfect, affordable and flexible solution. Here at Net Curtains Direct our priority is offering the biggest selection and to cater for every design taste and budget. In addition to our fantastic free sample service, we have also scored every Net Curtain and every Voile Curtain design with our very own density rating. We feel this is a fantastic aid for you to find the perfect range of designs to suit your individual needs. You can... Read More

How do you pronounce Voile, Vwal or Voil?

There are many misconceptions regarding voile, from pronunciation to how to style it! The name ‘voile’ originates from the french and literally means ‘veil’. Here at Net Curtains Direct we pronounce voile as “voy-ul”. Voiles can also be referred to as ’sheers’ or ‘drapes’. Voile is a semi sheer fabric that provides the perfect balance of both privacy and natural daylight. For windows facing directly onto the street, net curtains or voiles hung across the window with plenty of gather are ideal for privacy. A light coloured, finely woven voile... Read More

Autumn / Winter – Wonderland Trend

Why turn the clocks back when summer was so beautiful? Bring the feeling of nature into your life and home with our latest warming Autumn trend, Wonderland. Block out some of the Autumn chill with delicate flowers and butterflies which give a carefree, light and airy feel to your rooms whilst letting any of the precious sunshine in! Evoke escapism from your living room with soft, dreamy hues of blue and purple, to create that late summer vibrancy feeling. Shop our newest trend now, and be inspired by nature this... Read More

Sweeten up your home with 3 simple switches

Make 3 simple changes this summer to sweeten up your home. Be inspired by the fizzy pop and candy floss of British summertime. 1 Treat yourself to a new set of pastel coloured sheers from our stunning latest summer trend ‘ Perfect Pastels’. We have put together the most soothing and soft collection from a variety of different curtain styles, budgets and different colours within the scheme. View full the ‘Perfect Pastel’ collection 2 Choose a succulent Aloe vera or cactus plant in a crisp white pot from your local... Read More

Summer Trend Alert – Perfect Pastels for Voiles, Curtains, Sheers

Our sweetest summer trend of the season, enrich your home with the vibrant energy of Perfect Pastels, using coloured sheer curtains and voiles. Inspired by the fizzy pop and candy floss of British summertime. Transform your rooms with light and bright pastel colours, using playful and pretty voile panels, like the sparkly Casablana or Marrakesh in shades of pink and duck egg, or vibrant coloured string curtains, chose from every colour under the sun from the Troynorth collection. Happy summer shopping!

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What is Curtain Gather or Fullness? And How do I Measure for Curtains and Nets?

We are often asked the following questions; ‘what is curtain gather?’, ‘how much net fullness is right for me?’ and ‘can I save money by choosing less gather for my voiles?’ and although we like to stress to our customers that this is a personal choice based on what your desired look is in your home, we do have some rules we like to follow, that in our opinion creates the perfect window dressing for curtains, voiles, sheers and blinds. So, to answer the first question. When we speak of ‘gather’ or ‘fullness’... Read More

Best Of British Sheer Net & Voile Curtains, Made in the UK

Our Queen celebrates her 90th Birthday this month, so we thought it’s a great time to celebrate all that is British, and what makes us proud to buy and sell British made and British sewn products. Here at Net Curtains Direct we are proud to offer a variety of British made sheer curtains. We are passionate about our curtain making heritage here in the UK and value our home grown talent. We live in an age where provenance and sustainability are the first considerations when choosing products for our home... Read More

TOP 10 Plain Voile Curtains

Plain voile is such a popular choice for many. This is due to its versatility and ability to create privacy and softness to a window subtly. Plain Voile curtains do not over power in style or cut out any needed light. We offer a wide range of plain voiles and cater for all tastes. Introducing our top 10 best selling plain voile sheer curtains for 2016.     Top 10 Design Colour Hem Style Composition Finish Density Review rating Price from 1 Sapphire White Lead Weighted Polyester Satin 2-Classic sheer... Read More

How to Choose Net & Voile Door Curtains

We are frequently asked at Net Curtains Direct whether we offer a selection of sheer door curtains, the answer is yes! Voile door curtains can provide style, privacy, draught and insect reduction on all types of doors, whether you are looking for nets and voiles for a patio or French door against glass, or if its external door that you want add warmth prevent draft. There are many different ways to style door curtains on or around doors, lets explore the options… Types of door Curtains- Ready made door curtain... Read More