Velvet & Silk Editor

Theo Castellan

Theo is the voice behind our velvet, silk and heavyweight drapery deep-dives. His articles cover dupioni and cotton velour drape behavior, blackout lining trade-offs, wool thermal performance, and the rare textures Two Pages catalogs that most reviewers skip past. If you want a panel that feels architectural rather than functional, Theo's articles are the place to read first.
87 articles 13 specialties

Blackout Curtains: The Complete Two Pages Guide (2026)

Blackout Curtains: The Complete Guide

Most “blackout curtains” articles pick five panels from five different brands, wave a shading percentage around, and call it a shortlist. This one does something different. We audited every blackout SKU in the Two Pages catalogue, 5 collections, 42 variants, 4 different shading strategies, and mapped the whole territory before naming a pick. If you … Read more

Velvet Curtains: The Complete 2026 Guide

Velvet Curtains: The Complete Guide

Velvet curtains span $75.99 printed to $109 heavyweight. Four collections, three fibers, seven formats. This hub maps the full landscape so you can walk into the buying decision already knowing which velvet you actually want. Two Pages carries four distinct velvet collections: Birkin polyester velvet (the 300 gsm bestseller), Tavis Premium Velvet (445 gsm heavyweight), … Read more