Say hello to all things sheer! You may already be familiar with our Madeline Flour Sheer fabric, which features cream stripes on a tonal background and is an excellent choice for cafe curtains as well as full-length sheers. Now, we’re also thrilled to share the launch of Madeline Mint and Cornflower, perfect for those eager to enjoy this lightweight, textural look but with a pop of color.
“Madeline is such a great transitional sheer fabric,” says Liberty Riggs, the founder of Morrison Gates. “The small braided detail elevates the overall look and can so easily blend with a variety of decorating styles from traditional to boho.”
Need some assistance as you brainstorm how to incorporate these into your space? Below, five designers share how they would style these Madeline colorways in the home.
Pair Madeline with Velvet Upholstery
Use one of the Madeline colorways on your window and then opt for one of our solid velvets, available in 11 different shades, on your accompanying upholstery, suggests Thea Bloch-Neal, the founder of Curated by Thea. “The softness of Madeline alongside the richness of velvet would be absolutely stunning,” she says. Crave a pop of pattern? Bloch-Neal shares a few other ideas. “If you’re considering a print, opt for something larger, like the Emma motif or the Georgia design, to complement Madeline’s texture,” the designer says. “The linear quality of the Madeline fabric could also work beautifully with a pattern like the Denton check for an interesting contrast.”
Go “Lively and Artistic”
Mix together neutrals and vibrant hues for a balanced space that is full of energy. “By combining Madeline Flour with a saturated solid like Moss Solid Linen, you can instantly create a very lively and artistic vibe,” Riggs says. Then, she suggests, bring in the Daphne Canary Clay Coated Wallpaper as well as a decorative fringe. “This would be a great palette for a guest bedroom or even a living room in the right cottage-y space,” Riggs reflects.
Celebrate Chinoiserie Style with Cornflower
Thayer finds that the Madeline Cornflower Custom Sheer Curtain “is the perfect contemporary twist to a more traditional aesthetic.” The designer says, “This pattern will fit in seamlessly with trending plate walls, ginger jar collections, and chinoiserie prints.” She envisions pairing it with either the Sage Custom Curtain for a softer look, or the Citron Velvet Curtain for a bolder result.
Stick to the Classics
Prefer to be more traditional?” For a more classic look, I’d suggest pairing Madeline Flour with a textural grasscloth wallpaper and then adding visual interest and warmth with Georgia Printed Cotton and Walnut Solid Velvet,” Riggs says. “I imagine this palette as the basis for a serene primary bedroom.”
Upgrade the Kitchen
Who says your kitchen has to be plain? “The Madeline Mint Cafe Curtain belongs in all kitchen windows,” Thayer says. “The sheer curtain lets light flow in while the dainty mint embroidery emphasizes the view of the outdoors.” She then suggests wallpapering a neighboring dining space, breakfast nook, or hallway. “Use the Annabelle Amalfi Clay Coated Wallpaper or Nellie Burgundy Clay Coated Wallpaper to accentuate the soft green hue even more,” the designer says.
Say Yes to Flowers
Jennifer Carter, the founder of Studio Envie, envisions pairing Madeline Flour sheers with a shaped cornice upholstered in Serena Sea Salt Printed Cotton. “The flower pattern in the fabric mimics the subtle pattern in the sheer, creating a cohesive look,” the designer says. “The structure of the cornice is offset by the softer, romantic nature of the sheers.” And don’t forget about trim! “To give it a little pop of color, I’d do the cornice piping in Cosmo Velvet,” Carter adds. “Add a couple coordinating pillows in the velvet and it would pull the whole room together!”
Embrace Neutrals
When working with all neutrals, a bit of variation is still key. “Having a love for neutral aesthetics I’m intentional about mixing patterns and layering a room with mixed textures,” says Kelly Collier-Clark, the founder of House of Clark Interiors. She envisions using Madeline Flour sheers alongside pillows in Walnut Solid Velvet as well as Oat Solid Linen “to mix another lighter neutral texture in a bedroom with white or cream bedding.” The designer adds, “This combination could work in a living room with cream or light neutral furniture as well.”
Design a Fun Cornice
Carter likes the idea of using the Lee Printed Cotton to create a cornice to accompany the Madeline Cornflower Custom Sheer Curtain. “Sheers are so often used as a very soft, neutral way to add a little privacy and dimension to a space,” she says. “The addition of the new Madeline colorways in mint and cornflower, allow sheers to do anything other than fade into the background.”
Use Madeline Cafe Curtains in the Bathroom
Emma Thayer loves using cage curtains in bathrooms and envisions making a pair out of Madeline Flour and pairing them with the Georgia Sand Bath Towels and Rossa Bath Accessories. “For an extra touch of Pepper whimsy, wrap the space with Frida Pink Performance Wallpaper or hang the coordinating shower curtain if you're not feeling quite so bold,” suggests the founder of Emma Thayer Interiors.
Make it Extra Feminine
Thayer shares a suggestion for the living room, too. She recommends beginning by layering Madeline Flour curtains behind heavier ones made from Citron Solid Velvet. “Add in a pair of square Nellie Custom Pillows and an Emma Sand lumbar pillow (one of my favorite patterns; I'm obviously biased!) for a feminine look,” she offers. “For a bit more funk, swap Daphne Canary pillows in place of the Nellie,” the designer shares.