This month we explore the lure of linen in interior home design. Made from the fibers of the flax plant, linen has an earthy touch that renders it versatile for drapery, upholstery, bedding, and wallpaper.
Miami-based designer Constanza Collarte uses linen to pull off a chic lived-in look.
Linen can be used in just about every room in your home—as furniture fabric, upholstery, or as “linens” for the bedroom or dining room. For a beach bungalow, lightweight linen curtains look breezier when unlined.
Heavier weight-lined and underlined linen drapery benefit a more formal living space.
The natural fibers of linen offer high durability but also keep you comfortable and cool on hot nights as it is moisture absorbent.
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