We got this question from Ben recently:
I love your pattern Pacific Blue and am thinking of purchasing curtains for a sun room. I just think two walls of windows with those curtains and valances is kind of too much so I’m thinking the Starry Nights beaded valances will provide nice relief. Are the colors close enough that it will be a harmonious use? Also, the blues used are so rich; will there be a problem with the lightfastness? Can I count on them holding their color or will they fade? I guess it’s a question of whether they need lining or blackout curtains behind.
Thanks so much for your help. There are so many of your patterns that are so lovely.
These are the two prints that Ben is thinking of using.
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Ben, with so many lovely prints to choose from sometimes picking just one is impossible, so I can understand why you would want to use two! 😉
Yes, both Pacific Blue and Starry Nights have blue as their dominant color, but as you can see from the swatches, the blues are quite different and using a Pacific Blue curtain with a Starry Nights valance, or vice versa, may not be the best option.
But did you know that we have recently introduced a set of complementary prints in the product line?
Its main purpose is providing customers with the ability to mix and match without having to settle for the monotony of a single print! And as luck would have it we have valances, curtains and shams in both the Starry Nights (stars) Â and Pacific Blue (shells) complementary prints.
Take a look at the complementary prints for the two prints. The complementary print for Pacific Blue has shells as its main print, picking up the coastal, nautical vibe of the main print. The complementary print for Starry Nights is patterned after the myriad stars of the night sky, a magical celestial print.
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With this dizzying array of choices, I’ve sorted them out into 3 easy options for you.
Option 1: Pacific Blue curtains with Starry Nights Complementary (c) print valance
If your heart is set in using both prints, Pacific Blue curtains with Starry Nights (c) valance will work well together. Fortunately the (c) print of Starry Nights echoes the same deep indigo blue of Pacific Blue. I think they will look lovely together, each print holding its own and yet enhancing the other print at the same time. Thats the beauty of block printed linens!
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Option 2: Pacific Blue curtains with Pacific Blue Complementary (c) print valance
If you are especially drawn to the coastal ocean vibe of Pacific Blue, then I strongly suggest pairing the curtains with its (c) print valance. The (c) print was designed to pair perfectly with the main print, and you’ll see magic happen when you use them both together. I must inform you however, that there is a one month waiting time for the Pacific Blue (c) print valance, but it will be well worth the wait. 🙂
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Option 3: Starry Nights curtains with Starry Nights Complementary (c) print valance
If the magic of the night sky has always held you spellbound, then Starry Nights curtains with its (c) print valance is your go-to print. More of the same heavenly celestial starry vibe in a simple yet stunning pattern, the two combined will be gorgeous! And – there is no waiting time. All products are readily available and you could be enjoying your sunroom in a couple of weeks! Bask in the sunlight during the day and dream amongst the stars at night – does it get any better? 🙂
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In terms of light fastness there is no dye out there that can retain its luminosity with a lot of sun exposure, so if longevity is a goal then having sun blocking curtains  would be a good idea. Our personal opinion however is that lining panels takes away from the beauty of the curtain panels…we recommend getting cellular shades or blinds…just an FYI.
Having said that both the prints in question should fare pretty well on light fastness, with Pacific Blue faring better than Starry Nights. The reason behind this is:
The Pacific Blue fabric is dyed with color fast dyes before it is printed with the discharge paste. The Starry Nights print is resist printed (the only resist print in our entire collection) and is therefore colored by dipping the fabric into indigo vats after the resist paste has been applied to the fabric with the wood blocks. It is also the only print in our entire collection that uses natural dyes.
Ben, I hope we have answered your questions. We would love to see pictures of your sunroom when you are all done.
