Choosing the Fabric

Heavy Fabrics

Heavy fabrics, like velvet, chenille, or tapestry, are good for keeping light out and keeping heat in.

Mediumweight Fabrics

Medium-weight fabrics, like cotton prints or linen, give privacy after dark but, unless lined, will not keep out the morning light or stop heat loss and draughts.

Lightweight Fabrics

Sheers, voiles, and laces are very thin fabrics that give daytime privacy and help screen an ugly outlook.