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Four Fabrics for Café Curtains

AS SEEN IN THE SOUTHERN LIVING IDEA HOUSE

Charleston Collection

Four Fabrics for Café Curtains

Café curtains offer privacy without sacrificing natural light. Four original patterns, all featured in the Southern Living Idea House, bring a distinct point of view to the window.

September 20264 min read
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Velvet fabric in berry on a pink side chair with a patterned pillow

Velvet in Berry

Nectar pillow in walnut — stacked pillows on a wooden dresser

Nectar Pillow in Walnut

Estuary fabric in peacock draped over a wooden chair in tall grass

Estuary in Peacock

Companion Collection — Basketweave, Velvet, and Tweed fabric swatches with seaglass velvet chair

The Companion Collection

Emily Daws fabric swatches arranged with thread spools and scissors

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Velvet fabric in berry on a pink side chair with a patterned pillow

Velvet in Berry

Nectar pillow in walnut — stacked pillows on a wooden dresser

Nectar Pillow in Walnut

Estuary fabric in peacock draped over a wooden chair in tall grass

Estuary in Peacock

Companion Collection — Basketweave, Velvet, and Tweed fabric swatches with seaglass velvet chair

The Companion Collection

Emily Daws fabric swatches arranged with thread spools and scissors

Order Swatches

Velvet fabric in berry on a pink side chair with a patterned pillow

Velvet in Berry

Nectar pillow in walnut — stacked pillows on a wooden dresser

Nectar Pillow in Walnut

Estuary fabric in peacock draped over a wooden chair in tall grass

Estuary in Peacock

Companion Collection — Basketweave, Velvet, and Tweed fabric swatches with seaglass velvet chair

The Companion Collection

Emily Daws fabric swatches arranged with thread spools and scissors

Order Swatches

JOURNAL POSTS

Bringing Autumn Indoors

Coastal Living

Bringing Autumn Indoors

As the light changes and the days grow shorter, warmer color, natural materials, and familiar patterns bring a new feeling to the rooms we live in.

September, 20264 min read
The Companion Collection: Building Blocks for Design

THE COMPANION COLLECTION

The Companion Collection: Building Blocks for Design

The Companion Collection, a considered assortment of textured performance solids and velvets developed to coordinate with my original patterns and ground a scheme.

August 20265 min read
Wild Markings, Read as Pattern

Collections

Wild Markings, Read as Pattern

The markings animals and insects wear, from the Carolinas and beyond, read as pattern — and printed on Belgian linen.

July 20266 min read

THE DESIGNER: EMILY DAWS

Emily Daws is a Charleston-based textile designer creating original fabrics, wallcoverings, and home furnishings inspired by the landscapes, architecture, and traditions of the American South. Her studio is known for artful patterns, thoughtful materials, and pieces designed to work naturally within collected, lived-in interiors.

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A cozy fall bedroom with warm neutrals, natural linen, woven texture, and Nectar pillows by Emily Daws. The small-scale pattern adds just enough warmth and detail for the season, paired with soft bedding, natural wood, and quieter tones. An easy way to bring autumn indoors without changing the whole room.

A cozy fall bedroom with warm neutrals, natural linen, woven…

A fall mood board inspired by warm neutrals, muted blue, olive, and earthy brown. Nectar began with the geometry of the honeycomb, translated into a small-scale woven pattern made for pillows, upholstery, and inviting interiors. A quiet way to bring more color, pattern, and warmth into the home as the season changes.

A fall mood board inspired by warm neutrals, muted blue, oli…

A quiet shift into fall. Warm neutrals, natural materials, soft pattern, and a few thoughtful details can make a room feel ready for the season without changing everything. Find inspiration for bringing autumn inside through fabric, pillows, window treatments, and inviting interiors from Emily Daws.

A quiet shift into fall. Warm neutrals, natural materials, s…

Warm neutrals, subtle pattern, and tactile texture make an easy foundation for fall. This mix of designer throw pillows layers soft brown, taupe, cream, and ivory tones for a collected look that works across sofas, beds, and reading nooks. Explore small-batch pillows and designer textiles from Emily Daws, made for interiors that feel considered rather than overly styled.

Warm neutrals, subtle pattern, and tactile texture make an e…

A study in warm neutrals. Softly patterned linen café curtains add privacy and filtered light to this bathroom, paired with aged brass fixtures, white millwork, and an understated palette. A simple window treatment idea for bathrooms, powder rooms, and other quiet spaces where natural light still matters. Explore designer fabric and window treatment inspiration from Emily Daws. Perfect for mountain retreats and inspiration.

A study in warm neutrals. Softly patterned linen café curtai…

Celebrating my favorite season & a peek at what’s to come ✨

Celebrating my favorite season & a peek at what’s to come ✨

Looking for a little fall interior inspiration? Start with pattern. These four Emily Daws designs bring warm neutrals, earthy color, small-scale prints, and subtle texture into the home without feeling overtly seasonal. Swipe through four designer fabrics chosen for the turn to fall, with ideas for pillows, upholstery, window treatments, and rooms that transition easily into the cooler months.

Looking for a little fall interior inspiration? Start with p…

Need a little fall interior inspiration? Café curtains are an easy way to bring pattern, warmth, and softness to a kitchen, breakfast nook, or powder room as the season changes. This gathered café curtain pairs a small-scale neutral pattern with warm wood tones and natural greenery for a collected, lived-in look. Explore designer fabric and window treatment inspiration from Emily Daws, designed in Charleston.

Need a little fall interior inspiration? Café curtains are a…

Salt Marsh in Laurel is a coastal fabric by the yard by Charleston designer, Emily Daws. Featured in the Southern Living Idea House as cafe curtains over the bath. Explore pleated curtains, Roman shades and throw pillows made in the USA for Classic Southern Homes.

Salt Marsh in Laurel is a coastal fabric by the yard by Char…

Layered, painterly, and effortlessly chic our Magnolia has become a designer favorite for good reason. Inspired by the graceful form of magnolia blooms, this print brings an artful, organic touch to interiors.⁠ ⁠ Shown here in the Slate colorway, a soft blend of blues, it's a beautiful choice for custom drapery, Roman shades, or accent pillows. ⁠ We invite you to explore the full collection in person at our Johns Island showroom, open Tuesday-Friday 10AM-4PM and now Saturdays from 10AM-2PM.⁠

Layered, painterly, and effortlessly chic our Magnolia has b…

A cozy fall bedroom with warm neutrals, natural linen, woven texture, and Nectar pillows by Emily Daws. The small-scale pattern adds just enough warmth and detail for the season, paired with soft bedding, natural wood, and quieter tones. An easy way to bring autumn indoors without changing the whole room.

A cozy fall bedroom with warm neutrals, natural linen, woven…

A fall mood board inspired by warm neutrals, muted blue, olive, and earthy brown. Nectar began with the geometry of the honeycomb, translated into a small-scale woven pattern made for pillows, upholstery, and inviting interiors. A quiet way to bring more color, pattern, and warmth into the home as the season changes.

A fall mood board inspired by warm neutrals, muted blue, oli…

A quiet shift into fall. Warm neutrals, natural materials, soft pattern, and a few thoughtful details can make a room feel ready for the season without changing everything. Find inspiration for bringing autumn inside through fabric, pillows, window treatments, and inviting interiors from Emily Daws.

A quiet shift into fall. Warm neutrals, natural materials, s…

Warm neutrals, subtle pattern, and tactile texture make an easy foundation for fall. This mix of designer throw pillows layers soft brown, taupe, cream, and ivory tones for a collected look that works across sofas, beds, and reading nooks. Explore small-batch pillows and designer textiles from Emily Daws, made for interiors that feel considered rather than overly styled.

Warm neutrals, subtle pattern, and tactile texture make an e…

A study in warm neutrals. Softly patterned linen café curtains add privacy and filtered light to this bathroom, paired with aged brass fixtures, white millwork, and an understated palette. A simple window treatment idea for bathrooms, powder rooms, and other quiet spaces where natural light still matters. Explore designer fabric and window treatment inspiration from Emily Daws. Perfect for mountain retreats and inspiration.

A study in warm neutrals. Softly patterned linen café curtai…

Celebrating my favorite season & a peek at what’s to come ✨

Celebrating my favorite season & a peek at what’s to come ✨

Looking for a little fall interior inspiration? Start with pattern. These four Emily Daws designs bring warm neutrals, earthy color, small-scale prints, and subtle texture into the home without feeling overtly seasonal. Swipe through four designer fabrics chosen for the turn to fall, with ideas for pillows, upholstery, window treatments, and rooms that transition easily into the cooler months.

Looking for a little fall interior inspiration? Start with p…

Need a little fall interior inspiration? Café curtains are an easy way to bring pattern, warmth, and softness to a kitchen, breakfast nook, or powder room as the season changes. This gathered café curtain pairs a small-scale neutral pattern with warm wood tones and natural greenery for a collected, lived-in look. Explore designer fabric and window treatment inspiration from Emily Daws, designed in Charleston.

Need a little fall interior inspiration? Café curtains are a…

Salt Marsh in Laurel is a coastal fabric by the yard by Charleston designer, Emily Daws. Featured in the Southern Living Idea House as cafe curtains over the bath. Explore pleated curtains, Roman shades and throw pillows made in the USA for Classic Southern Homes.

Salt Marsh in Laurel is a coastal fabric by the yard by Char…

Layered, painterly, and effortlessly chic our Magnolia has become a designer favorite for good reason. Inspired by the graceful form of magnolia blooms, this print brings an artful, organic touch to interiors.⁠ ⁠ Shown here in the Slate colorway, a soft blend of blues, it's a beautiful choice for custom drapery, Roman shades, or accent pillows. ⁠ We invite you to explore the full collection in person at our Johns Island showroom, open Tuesday-Friday 10AM-4PM and now Saturdays from 10AM-2PM.⁠

Layered, painterly, and effortlessly chic our Magnolia has b…

A cozy fall bedroom with warm neutrals, natural linen, woven texture, and Nectar pillows by Emily Daws. The small-scale pattern adds just enough warmth and detail for the season, paired with soft bedding, natural wood, and quieter tones. An easy way to bring autumn indoors without changing the whole room.

A cozy fall bedroom with warm neutrals, natural linen, woven…

A fall mood board inspired by warm neutrals, muted blue, olive, and earthy brown. Nectar began with the geometry of the honeycomb, translated into a small-scale woven pattern made for pillows, upholstery, and inviting interiors. A quiet way to bring more color, pattern, and warmth into the home as the season changes.

A fall mood board inspired by warm neutrals, muted blue, oli…

A quiet shift into fall. Warm neutrals, natural materials, soft pattern, and a few thoughtful details can make a room feel ready for the season without changing everything. Find inspiration for bringing autumn inside through fabric, pillows, window treatments, and inviting interiors from Emily Daws.

A quiet shift into fall. Warm neutrals, natural materials, s…

Warm neutrals, subtle pattern, and tactile texture make an easy foundation for fall. This mix of designer throw pillows layers soft brown, taupe, cream, and ivory tones for a collected look that works across sofas, beds, and reading nooks. Explore small-batch pillows and designer textiles from Emily Daws, made for interiors that feel considered rather than overly styled.

Warm neutrals, subtle pattern, and tactile texture make an e…

A study in warm neutrals. Softly patterned linen café curtains add privacy and filtered light to this bathroom, paired with aged brass fixtures, white millwork, and an understated palette. A simple window treatment idea for bathrooms, powder rooms, and other quiet spaces where natural light still matters. Explore designer fabric and window treatment inspiration from Emily Daws. Perfect for mountain retreats and inspiration.

A study in warm neutrals. Softly patterned linen café curtai…

Celebrating my favorite season & a peek at what’s to come ✨

Celebrating my favorite season & a peek at what’s to come ✨

Looking for a little fall interior inspiration? Start with pattern. These four Emily Daws designs bring warm neutrals, earthy color, small-scale prints, and subtle texture into the home without feeling overtly seasonal. Swipe through four designer fabrics chosen for the turn to fall, with ideas for pillows, upholstery, window treatments, and rooms that transition easily into the cooler months.

Looking for a little fall interior inspiration? Start with p…

Need a little fall interior inspiration? Café curtains are an easy way to bring pattern, warmth, and softness to a kitchen, breakfast nook, or powder room as the season changes. This gathered café curtain pairs a small-scale neutral pattern with warm wood tones and natural greenery for a collected, lived-in look. Explore designer fabric and window treatment inspiration from Emily Daws, designed in Charleston.

Need a little fall interior inspiration? Café curtains are a…

Salt Marsh in Laurel is a coastal fabric by the yard by Charleston designer, Emily Daws. Featured in the Southern Living Idea House as cafe curtains over the bath. Explore pleated curtains, Roman shades and throw pillows made in the USA for Classic Southern Homes.

Salt Marsh in Laurel is a coastal fabric by the yard by Char…

Layered, painterly, and effortlessly chic our Magnolia has become a designer favorite for good reason. Inspired by the graceful form of magnolia blooms, this print brings an artful, organic touch to interiors.⁠ ⁠ Shown here in the Slate colorway, a soft blend of blues, it's a beautiful choice for custom drapery, Roman shades, or accent pillows. ⁠ We invite you to explore the full collection in person at our Johns Island showroom, open Tuesday-Friday 10AM-4PM and now Saturdays from 10AM-2PM.⁠

Layered, painterly, and effortlessly chic our Magnolia has b…

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