<h2>What are linen curtains?</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-linen">Linen curtains</a> are a durable and stylish cloth curtain that helps to create an airy, open space. </p>

<h2>How are linen curtains different from sheers?</h2>
<p>Often compared to sheers, linen curtains can be thought of as a middle ground fabric; they're not as light and see-through as <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-sheer">sheer curtains</a>, nor are they as thick as <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/feature-blockout">blockout curtains</a>.</p>
<p>If we were to create a scale: </p>
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    <h3><li>Sheer curtains</li></h3>
        <p>Provide the most natural light and are made from thinner, translucent material. </p>
        <p>Great for pairing with blinds, or for use in open plan living areas.</p>        
    
    
    <h3><li>Linen curtains</li></h3>
        <p>Provide plenty of natural light and have a slightly thicker material for more light control.</p>
        <p>Good for areas where there is a high amount of direct sunlight, such as offices or bedrooms, where you want to reduce the natural light without eliminating it completely, </p>
    
    
    
        <h3><li>Blockout curtains</li></h3>
        <p>Provide complete block out of natural light through thier thick and opaque fabric.</p>
        <p>Good for bedrooms or nurseries, as well as living areas or movie rooms. </p>
    
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<p>Learn more about how these curtains differ one from one another in our <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/style-hub/your-complete-guide-to-curtains">complete guide to curtains blog!</a></p>

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<h2>Benefits of linen curtains</h2>
<h3>100% pure linen fabric</h3>
<p>Linen curtains are 100% pure linen. They're not combined with any other fabric like cotton or polyester.</p>
<p>Linen helps to bring a gorgeous look and feel to your home through the texture of the fabric. This fabric allows light to filter softly through, brightening the room without flooding it with too much light. </p>

<h3>Privacy </h3>
<p>Linen curtains are a great curtain option for giving your home privacy. As they're thicker than a sheer, they provide that little bit more privacy and security from any prying eyes. </p>

<h3>Great for heat regulation</h3>
<p>Linen is an absorbent fabric, with heat-regulating properties to help keep your room cool during Perth's hot summers, and warm during the winters.</p>

<h3>Hypoallergenic </h3>
<p>Linen is a hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial fabric, making it a great option if anyone in your home is prone to allergies! </p>

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<h2>Best rooms to install linen curtains in </h2>
<p>Where you install your linen curtains is entirely up to personal preference, however we do have a few recommendations!</p>
<p>Firstly, linen is a delicate material and is best kept out of humid or <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/style-hub/best-blinds-for-the-bathroom-and-wet-areas">wet areas like your bathroom, laundry, or kitchen.</a> The best window coverings for these areas are anything made of aluminium, like Aluminium Venetians or shutters. </p>
<p>Linen curtains are best in living areas or bedrooms where you need good light control, but don't need blockout. We suggest installing them in guest bedrooms, offices, or causal living areas.</p>

<h2>How to clean linen curtains</h2>
<p>The best way to clean your curtains is by spot cleaning them as you notice any marks or dirt on the fabric. This way, you're only cleaning where they need cleaning, and avoiding damaging your curtains. </p>
<p>To spot clean, use lukewarm soapy water and a microfibre cloth to dab the area. Make sure not to rub the fabric, otherwise this can spread the mark or cause damage.</p>
<p>If you need to do a deep clean, your curtains can be washed in your washing machine on a delicate rinse cycle and at either a cold or lukewarm temperature (not too warm otherwise it can damage the fabric). Always remember to follow the cleaning instructions which come with your curtains. </p>

<h2>Can you steam or iron linen curtains?</h2>
<p>More often than not, it's not necessary to steam your linen curtains to dry them or remove creases as they tend to dry fast, and any creases will disappear naturally.</p>
<p>If you have creases, you can iron them, but we recommend doing so while the linen is still slightly damp as this removes any creases at the same time as finishing drying them! Win-win. </p>

<p>Interested in linen curtains for your home? To arrange a <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/booking">free measure and quote</a> with a highly-trained consultant in your own home, give us a call on 13 13 15 or fill out this simple <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/booking">online form</a>. We provide this service to a wide range of locations around the metro and select regional areas, 6 days a week between 8am and 6pm.</p>
<p>The majority of our blinds, curtains and awnings are made in Australia and are sold for the lowest price in the market, guaranteed. Just bring in a quote on any competitor's comparable item and we'll beat it by 5%.</p>

Looking for a modern curtain that’ll provide you with excellent light control, privacy, and an elegant finish to your space? Look no further than linen curtains!

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<p>Looking for some interior and exterior design inspiration? One of the biggest trends of late is incorporating natural interior design elements, including an earthy colour palette, into the home. Popular earthy tones in this colour set range from shades of ochre to turmeric, drawing inspiration from nature to create calmer, cosier spaces.</p>

<p>Keep reading for styling tips and suggestions to help bring the natural look and earthy tones into your home.</p>

<h2>Get the look: Natural interior design</h2>
<h3>Warm neutrals </h3>
<p>If cool neutrals aren’t your cup of tea, you’re in luck! Warm neutrals like beiges and other colours with undertones of pink, orange or red are dominating interiors and exteriors this year! Meanwhile, cool neutrals with blue undertones are on the way out.</p>

<h3>Earthy accent colours</h3>
<p>To bring the natural look to your home’s interior or exterior on a budget, it’s best to start with accent colours from the earthy colour palette. These can be easily added to your home in the form of throw rugs, cushions, wall prints, curtains, furniture, paint and even pot plants! Your options are endless.</p>

<p>Look to muted shades of yellow, burnt oranges, rich reds and warm browns, which can all be incorporated into an existing colour scheme consisting of warm neutrals.</p>

<h3>Suitable spaces</h3>
<p>Rather than applying earthy tones everywhere in your home, interior designers recommend living rooms, bedrooms and outdoor areas as suitable spaces. These are all areas where relaxation takes place (ideally!), so they’re a great match for the calming atmosphere that earthy tones can create.</p>

<h3>Non man-made materials</h3>
<p>If you’re going for the natural interior design look, it probably goes without saying that synthetic materials are out. Instead, look towards natural materials like timber, rattan, linen or cotton, to name a few. Look to these materials for your soft furnishings, furniture and even window treatments.</p>

<p>Aside from being stylish and eco-friendly, window blinds and curtains made from natural materials can even help to <a href="/blog/5-natural-and-easy-ways-to-relieve-allergies-in-the-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">relieve allergies</a> in the home.</p>

<h2>Top natural window treatments</h2>
<h3>Natural Wonders Blinds</h3>
<p><a href="/natural-wonders" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Natural Wonders Blinds</a> are a welcome eco-friendly alternative to synthetic materials like PVC. Similar to other woven wood blinds, the Natural Wonders weave is made using a combination of bamboo, reeds, jutes and grasses.</p>

<p>Often compared to Roman blinds, these stylish blinds feature a sleek, fold-up design that’s ideal for increasing privacy in your home, in addition to creating a warm and inviting space. For more reasons why we love these woven wood blinds, check out <a href="/blog/new-product-alert-natural-wonders-wood-blinds" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this blog.</a></p>

<h3>Linen Curtains</h3>
<p>Pure linen is often overlooked for more <a href="/blog/curtains-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-curtains" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">common curtain fabrics</a> like polyester, but it’s worth considering if you’re on the hunt for <a href="/curtains">new curtains</a>. Not only is it an absorbent and durable fabric, linen also has heat-regulating properties that help keep rooms cool during hot Perth summers.</p>

<p><a href="/curtains/material-linen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linen curtains</a> allow light to filter softly through the fabric, brightening any room without flooding it with too much light. Depending on the room where your new linen curtains will be placed, we can line them to protect the fabric and give you complete light and privacy control.</p>

<strong><p>Interested in installing <a href="/curtains/material-linen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">100% linen curtains</a> or <a href="/natural-wonders" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">natural wood weave blinds</a>? Give us a call us on <a href="tel:+131315">13 13 15</a>, visit one of our <a href="/showrooms-perth" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Perth showrooms</a> or arrange a <a href="/booking">free measure and quote</a> with a highly-trained consultant in your own home.

<p>All of our blinds, curtains and awnings are made in Australia and are sold for the lowest prices in the market, guaranteed. Just bring in a quote on any competitor’s comparable item and we’ll beat it by 5%!</p>


In need of some new season home inspo? The natural, earthy approach might be just what your home needs.

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<p>Sometimes, a window deserves a window treatment a touch more sophisticated than the average ready-made PVC blind. That’s where custom made curtains come in. With curtains made in the right colour, cut and fabric, you can completely transform a room’s appearance and functionality. So, before you make a decision, here’s everything you need to consider.</p>

<h3>Curtain fabric</h3>
<p>First up is the fabric of your made-to-measure curtains. The fabric that you choose will determine how they function in your home. Different fabrics should be chosen for different rooms, as they have different qualities and uses. At ABC Blinds, we offer <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-sheer">sheer curtains,</a>  <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/feature-blockout">blockout curtains</a> and <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-linen">linen curtains,</a> in addition to custom drapery such as <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/style-custom">velvet curtains.</a></p>

<h3>Sheer Curtains</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-sheer">Sheer curtains</a> are made from a translucent fabric which softly filters light. This style of curtains does not darken the room, rather, it allows plenty of natural light to fill the room. Sheer curtains also protect your privacy, ensuring that passers-by cannot see inside your home without disrupting your view of the outside world. It’s for these reasons that sheers make excellent living room curtains.</p>

<p>For unmatched levels of privacy, pair your sheers with blockout curtains, so that you can completely block out the outside world whenever you need to. This custom curtain combination will also give you complete control over light levels and help to regulate room temperature due to the insulating nature of blockout fabric.</p>

<h3>Blockout curtains</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/feature-blockout">Blockout curtains,</a> also known as blackout curtains, are a popular choice in Australian homes. This style of curtain blocks light entering through the windows, resulting in a darker room at any time or day or night. This makes blockout curtains perfect nursery or bedroom curtains, ensuring that everyone gets an undisturbed night sleep (at least, as far as light is concerned).</p>

<p>Blackout curtains can also help to insulate your home. During the cooler months, the thick lined fabric traps warmth inside the home. Then, during the warmer months, the fabric prevents hot air from passing through the windows. </p>

<h3>Linen curtains</h3>
<p>Linen is often overlooked as a curtain fabric, but in our opinion it’s one of the best fabrics you can choose for your home. <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/curtains/material-linen">Linen curtains</a> don’t just look great, the fabric also offers a number of practical benefits. For starters, linen is a strong and durable fabric, making it a worthwhile investment. It’s also an extremely absorbent, anti-bacterial fabric with hypoallergenic properties, making it the perfect fabric choice if you or anyone in your family is prone to allergies. </p>

<h3>Curtain length</h3>
<p>One of the most important steps in getting the right curtains is ensuring you have the correct measurements. Ill-fitting or poorly installed curtains can make even the most stylish of rooms look disorganised and unattractive, which is why we take great pride in offering all of our customers a free measure and quote service. During this service, a member of our team will come to your home to get the precise measurements of your windows and offer expert 
advice.</p>

<p>Before we measure, we’ll discuss the look you want to achieve in your home. By hanging the fabric higher than the window, this will give a sense of height to the room. For a classic look, go with curtains that just skim the floor. Or, if you want to achieve a more modern look, choose curtains that break slightly at the floor, which will mean the curtains will extend onto the floor by a few inches.</p>

<h3>Curtain colour</h3>
<p>Curtains are an investment in your home, so it’s important to take your time when choosing a colour. In our range of curtains and drapes, we also offer custom colours. Grey curtains and white curtains continue to be a popular choice; however, we also offer other custom shades to complement your home. As a rule of thumb, it’s always best to choose a neutral shade if there’s already a bold focal point in the room.</p>

<p>Interested in installing curtains? Give us a call us on <a href="tel:+131315">13 13 15,</a> visit one of our <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/showrooms-perth"> Perth showrooms</a> or arrange a <a href="https://www.abcblinds.com.au/booking">free measure and quote</a> with a highly-trained consultant in your own home.</p> 

<p>All of our window treatments are made in Australia and are sold for the lowest prices in the market, guaranteed. Just bring in a quote on any competitor’s comparable item and we’ll beat it by 5%!</p> 

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