Ornate cornices, high ceilings, detailed architraves: styling Sydney’s period windows means listening for whispered stories of the past.
Pairing that old-world elegance with today’s comfort? That’s where Mansours loves to step in. Take the beautiful Glebe terrace project, for example: Clare and Aaron’s 130‑year‑old double-fronted Glebe period home came to life with window treatments that both honour its history and embrace modern living.
Here’s how you can bring period charm into your home, without sacrificing style, function, or convenience.
Layered linens that speak to past and present
Pure linen sheers and mid-weight curtains deliver a refined, timeless look. Neutral palettes, thoughtful layering, and fabrics selected for their light-filtering and thermal benefits allow a home to feel cohesive from living room to back hallway.
Why it works: Linen nods to classic elegance, while layering modern sheers provides softness, privacy, and flexibility, perfect for changing light and moods.
High ceilings and high drama, handled with care
Installing 3.1 m high curtains in century-old walls is no easy task. Mansours stages installation: first fitting the hardware, then completing paint and patching before hanging curtains. The result? Seamless drama that “floats” beautifully, without wall damage.
Takeaway tip: Use staged installs to protect delicate architecture and ensure precision, something especially important in older builds.
Tailored fabrics for light and privacy
Design should balance openness and discretion using thermally-lined linens for sun-filled north-facing windows, privacy-centric fabrics for street-facing rooms, and lightweight sheers in less exposed areas to soften interiors.
Why it matters: Each room’s orientation and exposure deserve its own fabric strategy, so you get functional performance without sacrificing cohesive design.
Modern techniques, heritage sensitivity
Beyond fabric choice, Mansours’ thoughtful lead times, like measuring eight weeks before handover and delivering four weeks post-confirmation, smoothed the process for all involved. Plus, working with trusted local suppliers and a Sydney-based workroom meant every detail was handled with care.
Lesson learned: Meticulous planning and local craftsmanship offer peace of mind, and preserve your home’s structural and aesthetic integrity.
