Semi-Sheer Curtains
Semi-sheer curtains sit between a see-through sheer and a room darkening panel. Most sets here use a jacquard weave, where the pattern, such as a floral medallion, mandala or damask, is woven into the fabric rather than printed, so it has texture and a slight sheen. Every set is two polyester panels, most of them 52 inches wide with a stainless grommet header, in lengths from 63 to 108 inches. The Venetian Damask and Quatrefoil sets add 26- and 42-inch widths for narrow windows.
- Jacquard medallion and mandala panels — woven floral patterns with a subtle sheen — Buy for a living or dining room that needs pattern without losing daylight.
- Venetian Damask panels — a linen-look damask in the widest size range — Buy for narrow windows or a traditional room.
- Embroidered quatrefoil panels — a stitched geometric pattern — Buy for a cleaner, more modern look.
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Most Popular in This Collection
- Cordon Jacquard Grommet Floral Medallion Curtain Panel Set — woven floral medallions with a subtle sheen, in black, cream, grey or silver.
- Venetian Damask Jacquard Grommet Traditional Curtain Panel Set — a linen-look damask in 26-, 42- and 52-inch widths and six colors.
- Eminence Jacquard Floral Mandala Semi-Sheer Curtain Panel Set — a white floral mandala woven into a shimmering neutral background.
How to Choose Semi-Sheer Curtains
Semi-sheer panels filter daylight and hide more of the room than a true sheer, but they do not darken a room. They suit living rooms, dining rooms and home offices. For a bedroom or media room, choose from our room darkening and blackout curtains instead, or layer the two.
Large medallions and damasks suit tall windows and plain walls; smaller repeats such as quatrefoil suit busier rooms. For the lightest look, see our sheer curtains.
Measure the rod, not the window. The combined panel width should be about 1.5 to 2 times the rod length. For narrow side windows, the Venetian Damask and Quatrefoil sets come in 26- and 42-inch widths.
What's in This Collection
- Construction: polyester jacquard and embroidered panels, sold as sets of two.
- Header: stainless steel grommets on most sets; the 26-inch Venetian Damask panels use a rod pocket.
- Sizes: mostly 52 inches wide in 63, 84, 96 and 108 inch lengths; Venetian Damask and Quatrefoil add 26- and 42-inch widths.
- Patterns: floral medallion, floral mandala, floral damask, Venetian damask and embroidered quatrefoil.
Care & Maintenance
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, after checking the care label.
- Do not wring the panels, since woven jacquard threads can pull.
- Hang to dry out of direct sunlight and avoid a hot dryer.
- Iron on low heat on the reverse side if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are semi-sheer curtains?
Curtain panels with a denser weave than a sheer. They let daylight in and soften it, and hide more of the room from outside, but they do not darken a room.
Are semi-sheer curtains private at night?
Partly. With lights on inside, shapes can show through. For full privacy after dark, layer them with room darkening panels.
What is a jacquard curtain?
A jacquard panel has its pattern woven in on the loom rather than printed on top, so the design has texture and a slight sheen.
Which sizes are available?
Most sets are 52 inches wide in lengths from 63 to 108 inches. The Venetian Damask and Quatrefoil sets also come in 26- and 42-inch widths.
What header do these curtains have?
Most sets have a stainless steel grommet header. The 26-inch Venetian Damask panels use a rod pocket instead.