Voile is a light weight fabric made of cotton, either 100% or a cotton blend. It is very popular in hot countries for full length curtains as it diffuses the light and gives privacy. The United Kingdom started using them to replace net curtains in the 1990s and they were even more fashionable as the weaves became more sophisticated and their details more intricate. Now they are available with patterns, textures or crinkled and they can have designs such as apples on them, making them more versatile than ever.
They are one of the most versatile sheer curtain around, as they are used alone or with just a swag or valance as well as being suitable as sheers with heavy drapes over them. Their different weaves give them the ability to afford privacy even while allowing diffused light to come in. They are popular for use as a curtain for the bottom half of the kitchen window with a valance or swag, or even a 2 tiered curtain on the top half.
The various types, Priscilla or door, gathered or pleated, make them suitable for any room of the house. You can use them as your bedroom window treatment with matching curtains on your canopy bed. They can be elegant or chic, and everything in between, depending on the weave used to make the fabric.
The benefits of owning cotton voile curtains goes beyond the versatility and the looks of the curtains. They are inexpensive to purchase, yet they are very durable, so they have great value. They are also very easy to care for. You can machine wash them yourself, saving both time and money by not having to take them to the dry cleaners.
The next time you are shopping for curtains, check out voile curtains. Whether you are looking for elegance or chic, you can find the right, inexpensive, easy care curtain for the job. One thing you can count on, they will improve your room, allowing light in even when you want your curtains closed for privacy.
