Linen Drapery Editor

Mara Levin

Mara is the voice behind our linen drapery coverage. Her articles cover slub texture and weight, lining choices that decide whether a panel survives morning sun, pinch pleat and inverted box header behavior, and the price math behind every Liz Linen, Patti Linen and made-to-order panel before you commit. If you want to understand why a panel reads designer-grade in one room and synthetic in another, Mara's articles are where to start.
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Best Belgian Linen Curtains (2026): 5 Patti Picks Compared

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Here’s the honest situation with Belgian linen curtains in the US custom market. There is a long list of brands that sell “linen-look” panels, a shorter list that sells real European flax, and a very small list that sells 100% Belgian flax linen at a price the average homeowner will actually pay. Two Pages is … Read more

Lydia Jacquard vs Liz Linen: Which to Buy in 2026?

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Here’s the deal with these two collections. If you want the linen visual at the lowest made-to-order base, choose Liz Linen at from $59.99/panel. If your room needs a textured drape that reads richer than flat linen-look and you can absorb the upcharge, choose Lydia Solid Jacquard at from $119/panel. Both are 350 gsm pinch … Read more

Two Pages vs IKEA: Linen Curtains Compared (2026 Verdict)

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If you’re moving in 2 years, this article ends here, and IKEA wins fast. Ready-made, on-shelf, lower upfront, no measuring tape, no commitment to a drop length you’ll abandon when your next apartment has 84″ windows instead of 96″. If you’re staying 10 years, this article actually starts here. Two Pages wins slow, the way … Read more