Sometimes my clients think they need to gut the place, but half the time it’s just about layering and texture. Little changes, big impact...
That’s spot on. In my old house, I swapped out a heavy wool blanket for a lighter cotton one and suddenly the whole bedroom felt airier—didn’t even repaint. Curious if anyone’s tried natural fiber curtains? I’m debating linen but worried about dust.
Curious if anyone’s tried natural fiber curtains? I’m debating linen but worried about dust.
I’ve put linen curtains in a few rentals and honestly, they’re a game changer for light and feel. Dust-wise, I haven’t noticed much difference compared to synthetics—if anything, they seem to breathe better, so less stuff settles. The only catch is they wrinkle like crazy, but I kind of like that lived-in look. If you’re flipping or renting, those subtle upgrades can really shift the vibe without a full reno.
- Linen’s great for airflow, but I’ve found it does attract dust in older houses—maybe it’s just the drafty windows here.
- I use a vacuum with a brush attachment every couple weeks, which helps.
- Anyone tried wool or hemp curtains? Wondering if they’re better for insulation or dust control...
- Linen’s great for airflow, but I’ve found it does attract dust in older houses—maybe it’s just the drafty windows here. - I use a vacuum with a brush attachment every couple weeks, which ...
Wool curtains are actually pretty solid for insulation—definitely noticed a difference in my drafty old place. As for dust, they seem to hold onto it less than linen, but you do have to give them a good shake or vacuum now and then. Hemp’s tougher to find, but I’ve heard it’s great for durability and doesn’t trap as much dust either. If you’re after something that helps with both drafts and dust, wool might edge out linen, at least in my experience.
Wool’s definitely a solid pick for insulation—totally agree there. I’ve always wondered, though, do you notice any musty smell with wool in humid weather? I had a client once who swapped to hemp curtains and swore they were easier to keep clean, but honestly, finding decent hemp fabric is a pain. Have you tried layering, like a linen sheer with a heavier wool drape? Curious if that helps balance airflow and dust.
