Curtains: aesthetic transformation

Voyage Imaginaire by Casamance celebrates the beauty of nature in five colourways, shown here in their noir émeraude version. Casamance is available from Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es), Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es), GC Studio in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

CURTAIN INSPIRATION

Curtains can transform a room, aesthetically adding drama or subtle warmth. Choosing the right curtains for a room requires some careful thought. If a room lacks light or has small windows, sheers could be a good option, whereas blackout curtains would be appropriate for a bedroom when you want to block out light in the early morning. Linens have become increasingly popular as they drape well and add a natural organic feel to the room. They are especially ideal for Mediterranean homes because the material allows air to flow through while blocking out dust particles and providing privacy. If the room is restricted in space, go for curtains that do not have bold motifs. A plain curtain hung high can make the room feel larger than it really is. On the other hand, a large room might be in need of a focal point and this is where a patterned design would be more appropriate. Take a look at these ideas…

Wynwood is a modern strié weave with a sleek, supple finish – from Villa Nova’s Artesia collection. It represents spontaneous hand-painted artwork with irregular flourishes and purposeful brush strokes on a lustrous weave. Available from Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es), Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

The Naira Mehndi speckled jacquard weave from Black Edition’s Tabala collection plays host to a plethora of embroidered dots that dance across the fabric, elegantly catching the light. Black Edition is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), and Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es).

The Myrthus fabric collection from Larsen’s Tepal range, highlighted in the curtains, features an eye-catching Ikat pattern embroidered with a cotton linen viscose mix in earthy colours (shown here in their charcoal palette). Larsen is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

Right Intarsiato by Dedar has a jacquard weave on satin with lustrous metallic yarns that shimmer like mother-of-pearl and a three-dimensional geometric pattern. Dedar is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).