Ethereal & elegant, sheers are the new way to make a subtle design statement

Choose modern sheer fabrics for a subtle statement

- PIPPA BLENKINSOP

Wabi-sabi weaves

Inspired by Japanese gardens, Fudo is one of five sheers from George Spencer Designs' Zen Garden collection, which celebrates the beauty of imperfection in nature. Available in extra-wide width, it drapes beautifully. Fudo wide-width sheer, £138m, Zen Garden collection, George Spencer Designs.

Organic markings

Sheer fabrics with decorative, textural prints can play an important role in subtly lifting neutral spaces. With a nuanced, dappled effect in gentle tones, Siro Sonnet brings wonderful movement and life when illuminated. Siro Sonnet wide-width devoré printed sheer, £179m, Black Edition.

Quiet opulence

Stunning in all light levels, Aria is a luxurious, ultra-fine blend of wool and silk with a paisley design. Woven in Italy, the patterned jacquard fabric comes in three delicate colourways, all of which pair beautifully with organic materials. Aria sheer (left) in Calm, £195m, Nature's Opera collection, de Le Cuona.