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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

Trend: Organic Textures

This spring one of the stand out trends is Organic Textures. The key elements to focus on are fabric texture, fabric colour and fabric content. Whether you are after a budget ‘quick fix’ curtain that can update your look fuss free, or a full blown overhaul, let us suggest everything you may need.   Texture   Texture is the surface of the cloth, not forgetting our accessories such as curtain poles. For the fabrics we are picking out bumpy, knotty, chunky, dainty fluid textures that reflect our natural landscape. Here are... Read More

Top Tips for Hanging Curtains with Pencil Pleat Tape

Curtain Tape can be quite daunting for a first timer. The excitement of hanging your long awaited curtains can soon dip as soon as the packing is flung open and the reality of pulling fiddly strings and juggling hundreds of hooks sets in. Dont panic! here are our simple Top Tips… Knot all strings together on the outer edge of the curtain (the side that will be towards your window frame and wall). There are usually two strings for 2″ Tape. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve skipped this... Read More