The room as the lamps come on
What draws us to these photographs is the light. The city is still bright beyond the window, while the light behind the headboard brings warmth to the wall and curtain folds. The deep red bed, timber desk and chair each have their own place in the room. The curtains bring them together with a quieter background colour.
This curtain installation was completed by Hiên Rèm for an apartment at Sun Ponte Residence. The photographs show the bedroom as a whole and in closer detail: the sheers across the glass, the fabric stacked at the sides and lamplight falling across the folds.
With a window this wide, a small fabric sample tells only part of the story. Seeing the curtains beside the bed and desk, in the room’s actual light, makes it easier to judge the colour, the open view and the coverage needed for rest.
Two layers for different moments in the day
In the wider views, the main fabric panels are drawn to the sides and the sheers sit across the glass. Their fine vertical folds soften the window while the buildings outside remain visible. The room feels more enclosed without losing its view behind a heavy layer of fabric.
The main fabric gives another layer of cover when needed. This arrangement offers several ways to use the room: open the window view, leave the sheers drawn for softer light, or close the main fabric at bedtime. Independent movement of the two layers makes those choices easy to use.
One point to keep in mind for your own bedroom: sheers do not automatically provide privacy after dark. When the room is brighter than outside, silhouettes or objects may be visible through them. Test your chosen sample with the lights you normally use, and consider the gaps around the fitting.
Warm fabric alongside timber and deep red
Under the warm room lighting, the main curtains read as a soft brown-beige. They sit comfortably beside the lighter wall and timber finishes without competing with the deep red bed. When a room already has a strong accent colour, a quieter curtain colour can give the whole arrangement room to breathe.
The light-coloured sheers respond differently to the light outside. In the city-facing photographs, they pick up a cooler cast; beside the lamps, the fabric looks warmer. That change is a good reason to compare samples in the room where the curtains will hang.
If you like this combination, start with your own walls, flooring and the piece of furniture that stands out most. Compare a few curtain samples beside them, first in daylight and then with the lamps on. Photographs help you find a direction; physical samples help you choose the actual shade.
From the top of the curtain to the floor
The curtain heading sits neatly above the window, allowing the folds to follow the height of the glass. With the main panels open, the fabric stacks at the edges and fine sheer folds fill the centre. Seen from across the room, the arrangement gives the window a clear, orderly outline.
The close-up shows light from above tracing the sheer fabric. The surface facing the lamp catches the light while the folds fall into shadow. Even a single colour has depth this way. It is a useful detail to look for in samples, because the surface and drape affect how the finished curtains feel.
For a similar room, Hiên will need to check the stacking space, furniture beside the window and finished height. Choosing a look you enjoy is part of the process; allowing the curtains to open and close clear of nearby furniture needs attention at the measuring stage too.
Curtains that change with the room’s light
The view with the round pendant lamp feels different from the city-facing photographs. Warm light on the sheers makes the window feel more intimate, with the folds still visible but softer. The changing light gives the room something to enjoy without adding more pattern.
Sometimes you want to look out over the city; sometimes you want to close the curtains, turn on a lamp and settle in. Two layers give you that choice. The right arrangement should follow your actual routine, including sleeping hours, where you sit and the privacy you feel comfortable with.
Finding a similar feeling for your own apartment
Your room does not have to look exactly like this Sun Ponte Residence apartment to take inspiration from it. A wide window, timber furniture or a rich accent colour can be a good starting point for warm fabric and light-coloured sheers. The details should then be adapted to your windows, lighting and existing furniture.
Send Hiên a full-window photo, a view of the room and a note about what you like most here. It might be the colour, the daylight through the sheers or the neat heading. It is fine if you have not measured yet. We can start with the room, compare samples and discuss the making and fitting details.