LIGHT FILTERING CURTAINS
Light filtering curtains are designed to allow natural light to penetrate through while still providing a level of privacy and glare reduction. Usually composed of sheer, light-colored materials, they disperse incoming light to produce a softer, more tranquil atmosphere. Light filtering curtains are the ideal compromise between thicker, opaque curtains that can completely darken a space and sheer curtains that let in the majority of the light 2. Their function is to reduce the amount of light in the space and provide privacy while ensuring that there is adequate sunshine for good health.
Types of Light Filtering Curtains:
1] Sheer Curtains – made of lightweight, translucent fabric that allows light to pass through but still providing some privacy. Ideally used in living rooms.
2] Semi Sheer curtains – made of slightly thicker fabric than sheer curtains, but still allow some light to pass through. Ideally used in bedrooms.
3] Light filtering curtains with patterns: These curtains are made of lightweight fabric with patterns that allow some light to pass through. Ideally used in living rooms.
4] Blackout curtains: These curtains are made of thick, opaque fabric that blocks out sunlight and heat. Ideally used in bedrooms.
5] Thermal curtains: These curtains are intended to minimise heat loss through windows by blocking solar gain. They are constructed from multiple fabric and material layers that are intended to offer thermal resistance and inhibit heat conductivity. In the winter, they can cut heat loss by up to 25%, and in the summer, they can cut solar gain by 33%.
Benefits of using Light Filtering Curtains in Homes & Businesses:
1] Enhanced Privacy – Light filtering curtains allow natural light to enter a room while still providing a level of privacy.
2] Reduced glare – Light filtering curtains are designed to diffuse incoming light, reducing glare and creating a softer, more gentle ambiance. This makes them ideal for use in areas where you want to reduce glare, such as home offices or media rooms.
3] Improved energy efficiency – Light-filtering drapes help keep heat and cold out, which lowers energy bills. They are constructed from unique materials that lessen heat transfer and offer insulation. This may contribute to a 25% decrease in energy expenses.
4] Stylish Design – Light-filtering curtains are a fashionable and adaptable choice for any house or place of business because they are available in a variety of hues, designs, and patterns.
5] Improved indoor air quality – By limiting the quantity of dust and allergens that enter a space, light filtering curtains can help enhance the quality of the air indoors. Additionally, by lowering the quantity of UV light that enters a space, they can lessen the likelihood that furniture and other things would fade.
