A woman with blonde hair arranges flowers in a vase at a kitchen counter near a window. Several potted plants, flowers, and garden tools are on the counter, and natural light fills the room, by McGee & Co.

A Fresh Take on Drapery

26 February –

Spring’s longer days call for a window treatment refresh. Here are three simple ways to make your space feel brighter, airier, and ready for a season with the windows wide open.

LAYER SHEER & STRUCTURED

Lighten Up with Linen

There is nothing quite like the first few weeks of spring when the sun begins to peek through earlier each morning. While we love a room bathed in natural light, we also value the sanctuary of a restorative night’s sleep. The key to maintaining a light, airy aesthetic without the 6:00 AM wake-up call is the Blackout Lining.

A woman opens beige curtains in a bright bedroom with neutral decor. Fabric swatches labeled Jayceum Stripe and Stonewash are displayed on the left side of the image, by McGee & Co.

REFRESH WITH SOFT, TONAL PRINTS

Use Pattern as a Neutral

There is nothing quite like the first few weeks of spring when the sun begins to peek through earlier each morning. While we love a room bathed in natural light, we also value the sanctuary of a restorative night’s sleep. The key to maintaining a light, airy aesthetic without the 6:00 AM wake-up call is the Blackout Lining.

A home office with a floral roman shade and a study chair, and a kitchen with a white roller shade over a window above a sink. Fabric swatches labeled “Wildvine” and “Ticking Stripe” are shown, by McGee & Co.

SLEEP IN, EVEN WHEN THE SUN COMES EARLY

Add Blackout Drapery

Spring mornings start earlier—but that doesn’t mean you have to. If you love rooms filled with natural light but still want uninterrupted sleep, a blackout lining is the solution. It can be added to nearly any drapery, so you can choose soft, airy fabrics—like a pale oatmeal linen—and still enjoy total darkness. Bright and ethereal by day, completely restful at night. 

A cozy bedroom with a brown upholstered bed, neutral bedding, and beige curtains. Fabric swatches in beige, taupe, and gray are displayed, with a labeled cream swatch called Stonewash. Light filters through tall windows, by McGee & Co.

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Date Posted
26 February