Curtains for doorways

Hanging a door curtain can be both a stylish and practical addition to your home. From Portières, front door coverings, patio door curtain ideas and curtains for closet doors, we've gathered our favourites and the fabrics you need to create them yourself.

When we were designing our new front door with Simpson, I knew I wanted to incorporate more glass to let in as much natural light as possible. Natural light brings warmth and openness to a space, making it feel more inviting. However, more glass also meant figuring out how to maintain privacy. Altho

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They're not just for windows!

A portiere is a hanging curtain placed over the doorless entrance to a room. It's name is derived from the French word for door, porte. The portiere, (rhymes with affair), or door drapery, was a common practice known to have been in use in Europe in the 4th century. The portiere was first used in castles to ward off the drafts between rooms. The practice of using them reached England by way of France and they became quite common in wealthier households during the Victorian era where heavy…

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