A common question that we often get, is “what opening type should we select?” Traditionally, that was a simple answer as you were only ever provided with 3 options. However, today, we have smarter choices by introducing free-floating stacks that provide greater flexibility and more options.

Over the years, there have traditionally been three types of opening for sheer curtains: left-hand open, where the whole curtain stacks to the left side; right-hand open, where the whole curtain stacks to the right side; and center open, where half the curtain stacks to the left and half stacks to the right. When you choose a left or right open, you will receive a single piece of sheer fabric, while someone who chooses a center open will receive two pieces of fabric.

When selecting the best opening type, it’s important to consider the location of your window and door, as well as the furniture and window position in the room. This will help ensure that the stack meets your needs and fits in with the layout of the room.

What is a Stack

However, as homes have evolved and windows and doors have become wider, traditional opening types are now being replaced with free-floating options. These options consist of a single piece of fabric with wands on both ends that can be used to control the stack. This allows for greater flexibility, as you can create a stack on either side of the window or in the center, as needed. This is especially helpful for cleaning, as you can easily access corners while vacuuming.

Single Free Floating

As homes have evolved and windows and doors have continued to get wider, the traditional opening types are now getting replaced with the Free Floating options.

The Free-floating option contains a single piece of fabric with a wand on both ends of the curtain to control the stack. This allows you to create a stack on either side of your window or to create a stack in the centre of the window if required. Therefore, we do not need to worry about left or right side openings as you now have the flexibility to open the curtain however you want which offers you greater flexibility and is fantastic for cleaning as you can now get into those corners while vacuuming.

If your sheer curtains are over 6 meters long, it may be necessary to use more than a single stack to avoid having a stack that is too condensed.

In this case, a two-stack free-floating option, where the curtain is made in two pieces and can be stacked to either side of the window or door, may be a better choice. This option offers greater flexibility than a traditional center open, as you can move the stacks to any part of the track.

For custom free-floating stacks, such as those covering multiple windows or walls, the percentage of each stack can be customized to fit your needs. For example, you may want 3 stacks at 33%/33%/33%, giving you the utmost flexibility to position the stacks over each section.

In summary, free-floating stacks offer increased flexibility in terms of opening and stacking options for sheer curtains. You no longer need to worry about whether the curtain should open from the left or right, as you now have control over the number of stacks and their placement. This flexibility allows your curtain choice to evolve along with the room.

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