Custom Linen Curtains & Window Drapes

No matter what view your window frames — concrete jungle, serene blue ocean or a cottage garden — if you want to be whisked away on a holiday every time you look through your windows, let the gentle billowing of linen curtains bring the laidback vibes of Malibu to your home.

Putting the ‘easy’ in easygoing, linens have had a long-known affair with all things homely and lounge-y.  And yet, frequent sightings in today’s modern settings show how ageless is that casual charm that segues from a rustic cottage to a contemporary minimalist home with the ease of a feather afloat on the breeze. So, whether you are looking for the grace of patina for a country cottage or the tactility of texture for a streamlined condo, linen curtains will see you there.

Now that you have come to Sewn with a wish to drape your windows in linen’s earthy charm and versatile beauty, we have the privilege of partnering with you in your aesthetic aspiration. And as a thank-you note for choosing to shop with us today, our stylists present you with their top tips and a quick introduction to our linen curtains collection to help you pick the best option for your home-sweet-home. Over to the experts!

Why Choose Linen Curtains & Drapes

Linen has traveled far from its use in ancient civilizations to chic modern apartments and lofts. While pure linen curtains are loved for their worn-out appearance in rustic and casual décor schemes, in more modern leanings, their blended avatars are favored for their rich texture and simple sophistication that complements contemporary spaces beautifully.

Wherever your aesthetic loyalties lie - casual and lived-in, or modern and crisp - Sewn’s collection will serve you with options enough so you are not left wanting. But before we take you through our collection, we present you with the multifaceted benefits of linens that make them ideal for your home:

• ALLERGEN RESISTANT: Naturally hypoallergenic, pure linen curtains are your allies against common allergens like dust mites. The breathable fabric allows air to flow freely, preventing the buildup of dust and bacteria. So, whether you’re prone to allergies or have a sensitive little one at home, linen drapes are an ideal choice. 

• ECO-FRIENDLY & NATURAL: Made from the flax plant’s fibers, linen is biodegradable at every stage of production and use. It’s a simple, earth-loving choice, perfect for those who want to be stylish and eco-friendly at the same time.

• WRINKLED CHARM: A touchstone trait of pure linen drapes, the wrinkled appearance contributes to their homespun charm and easy-going appeal which can be credited for their revered place in rustic farmhouses or country cottages. With a cozy, lounge-until-you-wish warmth, the wrinkles and tactile characteristics of linen make it perfect for creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

• BREATHABLE: Being made of flax plant fibers that are inherently delicate and airy, and further complemented by a loose weave, many linens sport a semi-transparent look that facilitates breathability and airflow, dismissing odor and mold formation. Therefore, you can trust linen to make even the most Lilliputian of nooks an open, light-filled, airy haven.

• PRACTICALITY: When you combine the organic texture of linen with the durability of man-made fibers, you get the structural integrity of our linen-blend curtains without compromising on your aesthetic vision. Where pure linen curtains tend to stretch or shrink when exposed to moisture - thereby losing  some of their longevity and shape - our linen blends retain their structural integrity and form, making them ideal for high-utility and humidity-prone spaces like kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms.

• TEXTURE SANS WRINKLE: Our linen blend drapes can bring the signature textural flavor of linens to your home without the wrinkled look. This set of Sewn’s collection fits into homes ranging from modern to rustic by retaining the rich, tactile quality of pure linen while boasting enhanced wrinkle resistance. Therefore, you can spin the homely narrative in your space without having to worry about your curtains looking uncared for with wrinkles and creases.

• NEAT, STRAIGHT PLEATS: While pure linen is much loved for its slubby trails and crinkled pleats, our linen blends are appreciated for their crisp aesthetic. They are drapery weight fabrics that fall into straight pleats easily and retain their shape effortlessly.

• DURABILITY & EASE OF MAINTENANCE: Combining linen’s natural strength with man-made fibers, our linen blend curtains are built to last. They stand up to sun damage, retain their vibrant colors, and look stunning for years to come. If you’re looking for linen curtains that look as good as new two decades later, linen blends are the way to go.

When Linen is a Must-Have: The Perfect Settings for Linen Curtains

While linens can act in many roles and grace several settings with a few design tweaks, stylists can't help but make note of a few honorary, special mentions for spaces where linen curtains are not just a choice but almost staples and must-haves.

Next up, stylists share their top three  spots and settings where linen curtains truly belong:

KITCHENS, LAUNDRY ROOMS & BATHROOMS: Linen curtains, with their lightweight, quick-drying, and breathable qualities, are an excellent match for humid spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Loosely woven linens allow air to circulate freely, preventing trapped odors or mold formation. These curtains also filter in ample natural light, turning these spaces into airy, inviting areas. But if pure linen does not strike a chord with your aesthetic or you mind its lived-in appeal, or worry about it shrinking and stretching due to moisture, consider blends that borrow size stability and polished finish from other yarns, offering the best of both worlds for humid spaces like bathrooms and kitchens. 

Home-Sewn Wisdom: Considering that wet floors and spillage are daily events in these areas, we recommend opting for the practical aesthetic of a cafe curtain that covers the lower part of the window for privacy and leaves the upper portion open for light and air. 

BEACH HOUSES & COASTAL HOMES: Beach houses and coastal homes, with their breezy charm and sun-kissed ambiance, deserve fabrics that echo the openness of seacoasts. Linen, with its natural elegance and effortlessly cool vibe, is the perfect match for such coastal retreats. Additionally, linen curtains’ breathability and moisture-wicking properties also make them ideal for the humid coastal air, ensuring your space remains fresh and inviting. Where rooms can soon start feeling stuffy or shut off with heavier materials like velvet and twill, linen curtains accord privacy, while mindfully assisting in keeping your waterfront home a bright and airy haven.

Home-Sewn Wisdom: Hone in on the easy-breezy vibe of linen by customizing your linen curtains in heading styles like tie-tops and tab tops that feature casual-looking, fabric-loop headers. 

FARMHOUSES & COUNTRY HOMES: Linen curtains also make great suitors for farmhouses and country homes that depend on rustic materials to express their close relationship with nature. Besides, there’s no better way to convey the casual livability of these bucolic homes than embracing the slubby texture and airiness of linen. Even homes away from the countryside that are designed around the themes of homeliness and outdoorsy appeal can convey their leanings best with hard-wearing breezy linen curtains rather than with lustrous fabrics like silk or velvet that look too dressy.

Home-Sewn Wisdom: For a charming country vibe, pick one of our patterned linen-like fabrics featuring gingham checks or delicate florals. Then, order your linen curtains with pencil pleats or rod pockets, and you've got the perfect recipe for a cozy, chic cottage look!

A Short Tour of Our Linen Drapery Collection

After our favorite spaces to drape with linens comes the most-liked part — a sneak peek into our linen curtains collection! So, without further ado, let’s start the tour - 

WHITES: Linen curtains and the color white are a match made in heaven, that together convey the epitome of simplicity. But knowing how multi-faceted white is, capable of hiding hints of every other color in the world within its strands, we have curated a collection that is a ‘rainbow of whites’ ranging all the way from scrumptious cream and ivory to pewter white and icy white. Besides, our collection is home to both plain white linen curtains like Cultured Pearl and tone-on-tone patterned options like Kinsley. So, at Sewn, ‘white linen curtains’  does not mean settling for the ubiquitous linen drapery you see in every Insta post. Rather here you are greeted by several whites - warm and cool, and a host of patterns - floral, botanical and geometrical so you can meet your preferences to the minutest detail.

BEYOND-WHITE NEUTRALS: If you’re looking for a non-white, neutral-hued linen curtain that can blend with your decor easily, look through our serene grays, beiges and taupes - a world of understated elegance where you can find the exact neutral shade you are looking for. For instance, Stone Age brings the cool aura of gray, the sturdiness of cotton, and the rich, tactile texture of linen. An option like Wheat Shade complements the organic elegance of linen with its earthy beige tone. Combine the beauty of neutral color tones and embroidered patterns and you get fabrics like Buckskin. So, whatever your goal, our collection of neutral linen drapes will quietly tip-toe into the role and nail it. 

BEYOND-NEUTRAL MONOCHROMES: Beyond all neutrals, our collection features a range of other hues to make sure there’s a linen to complement every palette. From the graceful pink of Raspberry Rose for a young diva’s bedroom, to the verdant green of Olive Drab for a sun-soaked conservatory, linen can not only don a variety of colors but also deliver them with the unique visual effect of a rich texture, softening their shades and loading them with a homely charm.

PATTERNED LINEN CURTAINS: Pattern adds visual interest over and above linen’s signature qualities, notching up the game a level higher for our patterned linen curtains Take for example the sheer piece of art that Fairview is, or behold with awe the curves and intricacies of the paisley patterned Ravenna. Or, for a more modern rustic home, check out options like the black and white checkered linen drapery Check Check. So, if you have a room that is begging for a break from the monotony of plain colors, you can count on our patterned linen curtains.

LINEN-LOOKALIKES: If you’ve fallen for linen’s texture but would be happier to see it wear the crispness, size-stability and quick-dry features of polys, our faux linen curtains are the answer. Consider, for example, our high-quality polyester fabrics Yorkshire Tinge - an exquisite floral curtain or Zurqaa - a linen-textured blue curtain. Gems like these feature the same soft elegance of pure linen but come loaded with the viability of polyester, making them strong candidates for homes where pure linen’s stretchability might not gel with your taste and functional requirements.

To Sew It Up

Now that we’ve delivered the stylist’s messages to you, we are ready to get into lounge mode and leave you to the best part of this journey – exploring our collection, filling your cart, and having that satisfactory checkout experience. We know you’re looking forward to it and we are rooting for you. So, dear shopper, we will see you on the prettier side. Shop away – over and out!