Drapery That Divides a Room

Dutch Lady at Dressing Table c.1670 (Minneapolis Institute of Arts)

A passageway into another room shielded slightly by fabric creates an element of privacy without the need of a door. It's mysterious, it's enticing and it sparks our curiosity..

What is hiding behind that curtain?

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So today's post is all about the use of fabric panels, drapery/curtains and sheers in order to divide a room.

This otherwise rustic setting has been given a huge boost of sophistication with the use of these linen unlined drapery panels - framing this entrance in a way that no other decorative element would be able to.

This instantly creates an impact to those arriving while shielding the guests on the other side of them.

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While simulating walls, similar to some that were in Monday's post on Draping the Walls,

here through the use of fabric panels, various areas and elements within the design have been created.

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Patrick Frey  Photo: Henry Bourne

These types of drapery panels, at the doorways and passageways within the home, remind me of the velvet draperies you find at Parisian restaurants to keep out the cold. These not only soften the other more masculine elements, but once again through the use of color and texture this vertical visual in the room can also help accentuate the height, helping to lessen the other more imposing features (dark wood panelling, large armoires, etc).

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or even making use of the smallest spaces, whether train inspired cubbies as Guest Rooms in a summer home or for the kids or as in the example below, as doors for a private bathroom,, these drapery panels are multifunctional in protecting the sleeping beauty from noise & light while providing that privacy without creating a claustrophobic like space.

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Honestly, my dream office. No other words necessary here...

Jay Jeffers - Office

And in the most contemporary of settings, through some simple detailing these panels also add interest and pattern into this very large open floor plan, and shield anyone from feeling too exposed while using this sofa.

McAlpine Tankersley Architecture

Start looking around your home - today - perhaps there are passageways that could use some gorgeous curtains like these??!

Trip Haenisch

TOMORROW:

Big, Huge, Gigantic Giveaway to be launched starting tomorrow, and graciously sponsored by

The Curtain Exchange - New Jersey and Westchester locations!

You don't want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get involved.

For more images / and credits, please visit my Pinterest/Drapery board