decorating
Sunnier spring days call for diaphanous fabrics, and this year we are seeing more intriguing ways to use them than ever before. Add colour or pattern to dial up the impact
Think ombré
Another decorating effect that we are seeing move from paint to sheer fabrics is ombré, which can evoke the shifting hues of a sunset. In the hybrid work space Design Post Cologne, Studio Besau-Marguerre framed the windows with a jolt of contrasting colour using a printed voile from Création Baumann. ( besau-marguerre.de)
Introduce pattern
As sheers have grown in popularity, there has been a boom in fabrics that add illustrative qualities or intriguing texture. Here, the abstract embroidered pattern on Danish brand Att Pynta’s gossamer-thin voile curtains adds a captivating quality to the light, creating an organic, dappled effect. (attpynta.com)
Define space
Sheers aren’t just for windows – they can also cleverly partition space. Artist Danh Võ created this sculptural installation in his Berlin home in collaborat