Addison Hansen - US

The Gardeners Paintbrush

Since moving into my new home, I've found being in my garden has become a main source of creativity and inspiration for me. I wanted this collection to feel like the sketchbook of a gardener, rough, messy, but filled with color and life. The garden hasn’t ever been just about planting vegetables or flowers, it’s a place rooted in ritual and human history. This collection, much like the garden itself, is a simple reminder to slow down and notice the little things. Inspired by the organic rhythm of curving vines and unexpected garden life, the tactile richness of deep soil, manicured lawn lines, and the quiet animation of pollinators, each piece invites a closer look. It is a call to pause, to study the intricate patterns, and to create space for the memories, both personal and historical, that naturally take root in the garden.
Alexia Hagen - UK

The Sunday Cottage Archive

Inspired by the restoration of Sunday Cottage, a 325-year-old cottage in the English countryside, this collection explores home as a living archive of memory and craftsmanship. Discoveries of historic wallpapers and decorative fragments within the cottage informed a series of designs that respond to, rather than replace, the stories already embedded in the space. Each pattern was drawn entirely by hand using dip pen and ink, preserving the character, variation and authenticity of the human mark. Inspired by wild hedgerow roses, seasonal growth and birdsong, the collection reimagines curtains as storytellers within the home—objects that hold memory, shape atmosphere and contribute to an ongoing narrative of place.
Cheryl Moran - US

Emergent Canopy

Emerent Canopy is a biophilic curtain collection inspired by the quiet beauty of nature and our growing desire to bring the outdoors inside. The collection transforms a classic plaid into living artwork by subtly integrating fern forms within the pattern structure, creating a design that reveals itself gradually through light, movement, and changing perspectives. Rather than simply displaying nature, Emergent Canopy encourages interaction with it. From across the room, the hero pattern appears as a sophisticated plaid. As sunlight filters through the fabric and the drapery folds shift throughout the day, hidden botanical details emerge, creating an ever-changing visual experience. The collection includes a hero fern plaid, coordinating botanical prints, organic textures, a sheer plaid, and custom trims in soft greens, linen neutrals, warm browns, and touches of sky blue. Designed for drapery, Roman shades, bedding, and decorative accessories, the collection reflects today’s growing interest in wellness-focused interiors, biophilic design, and meaningful connections to nature. As a designer, I often create spaces that reflect how people want to live. This collection is especially personal because it represents exactly what I would choose for my own mountain cabin—a place where nature, comfort, and beauty coexist.
Christel Boon - NL

Dutch Blue Heritage

The Dutch Blue Heritage collection is inspired by my personal heritage, living in the Netherlands and growing up around Delft blue decorative ceramics and tiles. Delftware has always been used to surround fireplaces, kitchens, and to beautify the home. Delft Blue is a handcrafted decorative painting style with a history spanning over 400 years. Living in the Netherlands, I was surrounded by Delft Blue in many forms. It is deeply rooted in my upbringing in our small country with lots of farms and cottages, and ancient art forms. I have recreated a collection in Delft Blue, a style which has grown in appreciation over the last few years. I am proud to present my new collection to Two Pages and to share Delftware with the world.
Denisse Martinez - US

Côte Indienne

Côte Indienne is a celebration of the simple pleasures of summer in the French countryside, inspired by the timeless charm of Indienne textiles, garden gatherings, and relaxed country living. The collection blends delicate florals, painterly stripes, and organic geometric motifs in a fresh palette of soft seasonal hues, creating fabrics that feel both nostalgic and effortless. Designed to evoke warmth, beauty, and a sense of escape, Côte Indienne captures the easy elegance of summer living through color, texture, and artisanal character.
Gabrielle De Winter - CA

Heirloom Studies

A Curtain of Memory - Artist’s Concept This collection explores the idea of curtains as more than functional objects: they become vessels for memory, atmosphere, and storytelling within the home. Inspiration from historical textiles, botanical illustration, antique decorative arts, and the beauty of that slightly imperfection of handmade craftsmanship. Each pattern is created by hand and designed to evoke a sense of familiarity and belonging. The motifs are not direct reproductions of the past, but current artist interpretations that remain relevant for modern interiors. The collection invites the viewer to slow down and reconnect with the enduring comfort of home, where beauty is found in details, craftsmanship, and the stories woven into everyday spaces. Home is where the viewer belongs.
Hailey Kiefer - US

Villa Chinoiserie

Villa Chinoiserie was inspired by a winery in the hills of Tuscany just outside Florence, where a hand-painted chinoiserie mural, soft natural light, bamboo furnishings, and architectural details created a space that felt layered, storied, and deeply memorable. Additional influences came from Florence itself, particularly the rhythm and ornament of the Duomo, which informed the collection’s balance of botanical movement and structured geometry. The design explores how pattern can function as both textile and artwork within an interior. Flowing vines, delicate florals, butterflies, trellis motifs, and decorative architectural references were composed to create movement across large-scale drapery panels, allowing the window treatment to become an intentional focal point within a room. The collection was designed to enhance the relationship between architecture, light, and pattern while maintaining a sense of softness and livability. Hand-painted in watercolor and developed for digitally printed linen and woven fabrics, Villa Chinoiserie balances artistic expression with commercial practicality. The coordinating collection includes companion patterns for drapery, Roman shades, upholstery, and decorative accents, creating a layered interior that feels collected, elegant, and timeless.
Hanna Symonovych - PL

Ocean Serenity

«Ocean Serenity» aims to bring a sense of "serene storytelling" into the modern interior. Unlike traditional nautical themes, this collection uses a hand-drawn, illustrative approach to create a sophisticated, dream-like ambiance. The patterns are designed to transform curtains into a "canvas of tranquility," offering a sophisticated alternative to flat colors. The intricate details invite closer inspection, while the harmonious colorways ensure the curtains remain a graceful background for various interior styles, from Modern Farmhouse to Scandi-Boho. The collection is built on a modular principle: intricate "Hero" patterns serve as the focal point, while minimalist "Blenders" provide visual rest. This allows for a sophisticated mix-and-match approach within a single interior, transforming curtains from simple window coverings into a "canvas of tranquility."
Heather Cantrill - UK

The Cotswold Way

Inspired by years of walking the Cotswold Way, a long-distance trail that winds through the rolling hills and quintessential honey stone villages of the English Cotswolds, this collection is a celebration of the countryside region I call home. Drawing inspiration from grand country estates, cottage gardens and the unspoilt landscapes encountered along the trail, the collection combines hand drawn botanicals, intricate toiles and heritage inspired motifs in a timeless English country aesthetic. Designed for interiors, the collection brings warmth, tranquillity and timeless character into the home, immersing you in the rhythms and romance of countryside life.
Jesika Neemann - US

Robins & Roses

Robins & Roses is a visual love letter to my homeland in southern Utah, with the American Robin as the connecting thread throughout the collection. The work is rooted in the naturalist drawings of John James Audubon's Birds of America and the paired bird and rose vocabulary that runs through 17th and 18th century American crewelwork. Roses, sagebrush, prickly pear, desert willows, cattails, and apple trees form the local botanical language. Six original patterns sit together as a family featuring two heroes, two coordinates, and two blenders. Each offered in two colorways across a warm earth palette of rust, sage, cream, and taupe. Curtains as art, drawn in the old way for the rooms we live in now.
Katie Rose - US

Her Wings

Her Wings is a love letter to the quiet courage it takes to begin again—in new places and while discovering parts of yourself you never knew were waiting to unfold. Inspired by finding home and deepening roots, every design in this collection is a reflection of the unexpected beauty that can emerge on the other side of uncertainty during a season of building a new life—rooted in my own story of love, faith, and finding home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its soft, grounded palette reflects the sweetness of slower days, layered with hand-painted garden motifs that evoke a return to simpler moments. May this collection serve as a reminder that beauty is often hidden in the places we least expect, and as a quiet celebration of finding your wings again.
Lisa Town - US

Filtered Light

Filtered Light began with a simple question: What if curtains could shape light the way nature does? Filtered Light is a collection of sheer curtain panels inspired by one of nature’s most fleeting experiences: light passing through the world around us. Inspired by sunlight filtering through trees, reflecting across water, glowing behind clouds, or scattering through rain and branches, the collection transforms windows into atmospheric filters that shape light, shadow, and movement throughout a space. Designed as full scale architectural panels rather than traditional repeating surface patterns, each design balances openness and density to create shifting projected shadows that change throughout the day alongside the natural light. The curtains take on a neutral quality when pushed to the side but then come alive when interacting with light. From a glow, like an art piece emerging from the fabric, to shadows projecting into the interior, the character will change as varying qualities of sunlight pass through each panel. These moments can feel similar to sitting beneath trees, watching reflections move across water, or observing light glowing through clouds and rain. This collection offers a fresh perspective on what window treatments can become. Rooted in biophilic design principles, Filtered Light brings the restorative qualities of nature indoors, transforming everyday sunlight into moments of atmosphere, calm, and connection.
Lydia Ramm-Suik - CA

Nature's Europa

This collection draws from the landscapes that have shaped me: the romance of Italy, the precision of Germany, the calm of the Netherlands and the passion of Spain. Each pattern carries something from these places; their ambience, their grace, their relationship with the natural world. At the heart of Nature's Europa is an important phrase my Mother, and my Nonna, instilled in me from a very young age: “la bella figura”. It is an Italian philosophy of presenting your best self through style, dignity, grace, and respect ~ “The art of curating a polished, honourable and beautiful presence in all aspects of life.” Nature's Europa is a tribute to the world's beauty and an invitation to carry a little of that elegance into your everyday life.
Mandy Soares - US

Salt & Stone

Salt & Stone is a soft, nature inspired textile collection rooted in the quiet beauty of the coastline. Designed to evoke calm and effortless luxury, the collection blends airy neutrals, weathered textures, organic movement, and subtle coastal influences without relying on traditional beach motifs. Inspired by shifting tides, windswept dunes, driftwood, foggy mornings, and natural stone formations, each pattern was created to feel breathable, refined, and timeless. The collection balances texture and softness through layered translucency, painterly movement, and delicate tonal variation. Created for modern interiors, boutique hospitality spaces, and elevated coastal living, Salt & Stone is intended to bring warmth, serenity, and understated sophistication into everyday spaces.
Mariana Perez - PT

Interlaced Memory

I developed Interlaced Memory as a way of rethinking the curtain beyond a purely decorative object, proposing it as a living archive where material, memory, and space intersect. The collection is rooted in the structural language of Bauhaus textile design, where warp and weft operate both as construction and visual expression. I explore geometric systems, subtle irregularities, and the tactile qualities of handwoven textiles, translating traditional craft into a contemporary visual language. Through layered grids, rhythmic repetition, and optical depth, the patterns interact with light and movement, allowing the curtain to shift in perception throughout the day and actively shape the atmosphere of a space. The collection is structured as one cohesive design system composed of 12 coordinated patterns across three distinct color narratives — Earth Heritage, Biophilic Sanctuary, and Nordic Twilight. Each narrative is designed to evoke a specific spatial mood, ranging from warm and grounded to calm and refined. From the beginning, I approached this project not only as a conceptual exploration but also as a scalable product system. The designs are developed to be adaptable to different interior contexts, from residential spaces to hospitality environments, balancing aesthetic depth with production feasibility and commercial relevance.
Olesya Kim - US

Trailing Through Time

Trailing Through Time i s a floral pattern collection inspired by my love for flowers and the delicate details found in every stem, leaf, and bloom. enjoy drawing and creating floral patterns, and nature continually provides me with endless inspiration. This collection is influenced by antique botanical paintings and vintage sketches. The beauty of faded colors, aged paper, and hand-drawn illustrations has always fascinated me, inspiring me to create designs that feel both nostalgic and timeless. Much of my inspiration comes from visiting botanical gardens, planting and growing flowers, and simply observing nature during walks. These experiences allow me to appreciate the intricate forms, textures, and movement of flowers. Through this collection, I aim to capture the elegance and charm of florals while celebrating the connection between nature, memory, and the passage of time.
Reesha Almeida Coutinho - UAE

The Coastal Archive

This collection began with memories of slow walks along the shoreline, gathering weathered shells, sea glass softened by the tides, and fragments of ocean botanicals washed ashore by the tide. I was drawn to the quiet details often overlooked: the faded colours of shells bleached by the sun, the intricate textures left by the sea, and the ever-changing patterns created by light and wind dancing across water. Each design was hand painted in watercolor, allowing the pigments to move organically across the paper much like the ebb and flow of the ocean itself. Soft washes, layered textures, and imperfect brushstrokes capture the feeling of salt air, coastal breezes, and the gentle rhythm of waves meeting the shore. The collection brings together painterly interpretations of sea glass, shoreline treasures, and marine botanicals in a palette inspired by coastal mornings and sun-faded seaside landscapes. Sophisticated yet relaxed, timeless yet contemporary, these designs are intended to bring a sense of calm, light, and connection to nature into elegant interiors. More than a collection of patterns, it is a celebration of the simple beauty found at the water's edge and the memories we carry home with us from the sea.
Ruthu Chandrashekar - US

The Artist's Window

The Collection is inspired by the work and ideology of Johannes Vermeer. I first learnt about Vermeer's work while studying Architecture and Art History in college. The theme of this competition- Curtain as art; immediately took me back to the prominent depiction of curtains in Vermeer's paintings, and its symbolism in conveying his artistic intentions. The collection of curtain patterns has been inspired by stained glass and motifs often seen in Vermeer's paintings and how these elements aid in portraying his ideas.
Shreya Pandit - AU

Two Lands, One Garden

Two Lands, One Garden is a celebration of belonging, connection, and the beauty found between two worlds. Born in India and now calling Australia home, I wanted to create a collection that honours both places through a shared language of nature. The collection brings together Australia’s native flora and fauna—including golden wattle, banksia, cockatoos, koalas, and native birds—with the botanical symbolism, decorative traditions, and timeless elegance of India, represented through lotus blooms, peacocks, ornamental motifs, and palampore-inspired storytelling. Each pattern plays a role in the journey. Hero designs celebrate the richness of wildlife and flowering gardens, coordinates add rhythm and structure inspired by traditional textiles, and blenders provide balance through delicate florals and flowing textures. Gentle Tides symbolises the waters that connect Australia and India, reflecting movement, memory, and the journey between two homes. Designed for curtains, shades, bedding, and home décor, Two Lands, One Garden blends romance, storytelling, and timeless beauty into a collection that invites people to create homes filled with warmth, nature, and meaningful connection. More than a collection of patterns, Two Lands, One Garden is a personal story woven through flora, fauna, and memory—a tribute to where I come from, where I belong, and the beautiful garden that exists between the two.
Siobhan McLoughlin - IE

I Closed My Eyes, Drew Back the Curtain

My collection for the Curtain as Art theme is titled ‘I closed my eyes, drew back the curtain’, the opening lyrics to the song Any Dream Will Do. When I heard the prompt Curtain as Art for me it evoked images of the theatre and old school stage settings of hand painted scenery, as well as childhood memories of using nothing more than light, shadow, fabric and your hands to create your own theatre. Focusing on the inspiration of curtain as canvas, I liked the idea of taking the notion of curtains as a surface for storytelling and looking at ways in which the curtain could become a part of the story, not just the method through which it is told. So I explored stage settings where curtains are used to frame the scene as well as obscure the parts we aren’t meant to see as well as looking at shadow theatre and using the curtain as the backdrop on which the story plays out. The artworks and designs which came from this exploration had an air of nostalgia which I lent into and created a collection of designs which have somewhat of a vintage childlike style about them, resulting in a playful and slightly fantastical collection.

ABOUT THE CONTEST

The theme of this year’s contest is “Curtain As Art.” We invite designers to create curtain concepts that function like works of art — whether bold or subtle, abstract or narrative, traditional or experimental — as long as the design feels intentional and original.

No, participation is completely free.

Anyone aged 18 or above is welcome to participate, regardless of gender, nationality, or professional background.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All submissions must align with the official contest theme, meet the submission requirements, and be original works created by the participant.

Each submission must include at least 8 distinctive pattern designs presented as one cohesive collection or theme. The collection may share a common color palette, motif direction, artistic style, or visual language.

No, all submissions must be provided in digital format. Hand-drawn sketches alone will not be accepted as valid entries.

You may submit your entry through the official online submission form or by emailing your materials to twopages@twopagescurtains.com. To help us respond more efficiently, please use the subject line “TWOPAGES X Design Contest 2026” in your email.

You may submit your designs either as individual files or compiled into one document, although a single compiled presentation is preferred for easier review.

Yes, we highly encourage participants to include a pdf introducing the collection concept, inspirations, and creative direction behind the designs.

Each individual pattern design should be submitted in square format. We also highly recommend using a square format for collection overview pages to maintain a more cohesive presentation, although mockups may use any layout format.

Yes, all design works should be submitted in digital static 2D formats such as PDF, JPEG, or TIFF with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

No, a separate repeat tile file is not required. However, the pattern repeat unit should be clearly specified, and seamless tiling should be demonstrated through mockups or renderings.

MOCKUPS & EXISTING DESIGNS

Mockups may be created using Illustrator, Photoshop, or AI rendering tools, as long as the designs are clearly applied to curtains or shades with the window treatment remaining the main visual focus.

Yes, existing designs published on POD platforms are allowed, provided they have not previously been sold or used on home textile products such as curtains.

No, this contest focuses on original pattern and curtain design rather than room styling or interior decoration projects.

WINNING & AWARDS

All submissions will be evaluated based on the listed Evaluation Criteria.

The contest awards include $10,000 for 1st Place, $8,000 for 2nd Place, $6,000 for 3rd Place, and $2,000 finalist prizes for seven selected finalists. In addition, designers ranked Top 11–20 will each receive a $500 official gift card for use. The Top 3 winning designs will also have the opportunity to be mass-produced, showcased, and promoted through media exposure.

Only selected winning designs may move into production, and this would only happen with the designer’s full agreement. Designers retain ownership of their work unless otherwise discussed.

No, exclusivity applies specifically to home and textile categories rather than all product categories.

Yes, winners are required to attend the official award ceremony in person, and TWOPAGES will cover both flight and hotel expenses.

Winners will be officially announced during the award ceremony in September 2026.

Yes, winners must submit all required information, including identification and payment details, within 7 days of notification. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the prize.

CONTACT

Please feel free to contact us at twopages@twopagescurtains.com. To help us respond more efficiently, please use the subject line “TWOPAGES X Design Contest 2026” in your email.