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wool curtains: anyone had any?

14 years ago

I'm thinking of getting cream wool curtains for my study. Has anyone ever had woold curtains, and if you have, what did you like and/or not like about them? Thank you. Also, do you all think wool or silk looks more elegant?

Susan

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camlan

14 years ago

I have wool challis curtains in the living room. They're about 4 years old and I haven't had to have them cleaned yet. Mind you, they are not cream, but a brown/black/orange/red print. I do hang them outside and beat all the dust out of them every spring.

The curtains aren't lined, but the fabric has enough body so that lining isn't necessary. I like the look and texture. And they hold up well with cats in the house.

As to the elegance of wool vs. silk, I think a lot would depend on the weave of the fabric. Some weaves just give a more informal vibe. Think of a heavy wool tweed suit vs. one made of a fine wool crepe. Same fiber; completely different look and feel.

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threedgrad
14 years ago
Wool is a beautiful fabric but you would have to use a very good dry cleaners to clean them since most wool will shrink. Have you priced out the material? You would want to line them as well. I think wool would look very elegant and a great insulator too. Silk is also lovely but for a den or study, I might be tempted to use the wool.
jaybird
14 years ago
Ahhhh, there is nothing more lovely than sheer wool draperies. Yes, they will have to be carefully cleaned, but not very often. The wool itself will repel dirt and dust if you just gently vacuum them on a regular basis. I would not line them unless you need the light blocking factor. Just for the record, I would always choose a nice sheer wool over any silk. HTH
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susie100
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for your input. I've pretty much got this room put together in my head, cream wool curtains, cream walls, whispery soft blue area rug, neutral sofa. But I've never had wool curtains, and I do want this room to have sort of an impact as I hope it will help sell my house for me. What other color goes well with cream and soft blue?
palimpsest
14 years ago
Wool also tends to stretch a bit more than other fabrics, they may get "longer" --a beautiful option though.
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4 months ago
How much stretch are we talking? I have 💯 wool plaid curtains I had made and I'd like them to be as close to the floor as possible but I want to account for stretch over time. Suggestions for how high off the floor? Thanks

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