If you live with Belgian linen upholstery, clothing, bedding, towels, or linens, then you already know. Linen made in Europe is truly wondrous with slubby deliciousness, fine quality, and imperfect character. It’s not just pretty. When you understand linen’s distinctive qualities and production, it’s easy to fall more deeply in love! Love Letter to Belgian Linen: Living With Natural Wabi Sabi Charm is part education and part inspiration for my favorite textile.
![Belgian style in Hello Lovely Studio's living room with French fireplace, arched windows, and white oak flooring. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm! #Europeanfarmhouse #hellolovelystudio #europeancountry #livingroom #interiordesign #belgianlinen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-living-room-20.jpg)
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Love Letter to Belgian Linen: Living With Natural Wabi Sabi Charm!
Belgian linen yumminess lives in every room within our home and does so much more than provide texture and calm color. Belgian linen also keeps us comfortable, well groomed, and warm.
![European country inspired serene kitchen with window seat by Hello Lovely Studio. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-kitchen-5.jpg)
While I’m no expert on retting, scotching, hackling, and linen production, I am an eager student learning more about its charms as well as a cheerleader for living with linen’s timeless beauty, strength, and natural quality.
![Belgian linen arm chair and antique silver accent table in my bedroom with rustic alder door. #hellolovelystudio #belgianlinen #linenchair #slipcoveredchair #frenchcountry #belgianstyle #europeancountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/016-hello-lovely-studio-master-bedroom-chair-alder-door-silver-side-table.jpg)
What is difference between Belgian Flax and Belgian Linen?
Let’s clarify the difference between Belgian Flax and Belgian Linen. Belgian Flax Linen is linen made outside of Europe from European flax, while Belgian Linen is made IN Europe from flax which has been grown as a plant IN Europe and woven into fabric IN Europe.
![Rustic oak Belgian antique cupboard in European country styled living room by Hello Lovely Studio. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jE5_jQ5xHs0/WZ3gUzdHmxI/AAAAAAAAz_0/2Oz_qeFCZu0qLD621onsj7AAas5BqizkgCLcBGAs/s1600/hello-lovely-studio-chicago-living-room-sideboard-017.jpg)
Western Europe offers the perfection climate and conditions for growing flax. In fact, Europe’s flax growing belt is “between Cannes, France and Amsterdam, Netherlands where climate and soil conditions are most optimal” (Barn and Willow).
![Window seat with linen pillows in European country inspired serene kitchen. Hello Lovely Studio's Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AKRpyyRhCo8/WXVfNZGr7CI/AAAAAAAAy2Y/VGUjVdW2c84oh6AeZTL0kYSOocH-DrJUACEwYBhgL/s1600/2017-06-06%2B18.10.29.jpg)
How is Belgian Linen Made?
Isn’t it a wonder how a little seed in a field becomes fiber, then yarn, then fabric!?!
Wabi Sabi Wonderful Belgian Linen
![Neutral decor in a European country inspired kitchen with window seat by Hello Lovely Studio. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/window-seat-4.jpg)
Hello, Lovely Flax
Why all the fuss about FLAX? Oh, this plant, friends! In certain seasons, these seeds are a staple of my diet! It begins life growing humbly in a field before it can be worn and adorned.
![Window seat with linen pillows in European country inspired serene kitchen. Come see more of my home in Hello Lovely House Tour in July. #hellolovelystudio #timeless #tranquil #interiordesign #europeancountry #europeanfarmhouse #simpledecor #serenedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/00001-hello-lovely-studio-a-kitchen-11-july-2018-1.jpg)
Here’s a particularly significant quality of the plant I learned about from Libeco: since flax loves Belgium’s climate, it requires no irrigation and can be grown organically without GMO’s, fertilizer, or crop protectors.
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Far too often, we do not give a second thought to the origin of the fibers surrounding us in our home or the costs to the earth their growth and production entailed.
![Hello Lovely Studio's serene white European farmhouse inspired kitchen. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-kitchen-3.jpg)
Flax has it goin’ on, y’all. ALL parts of the flax plant can be used for production (the seeds are ground for oil paints, the pulp is used for banknotes, etc.) so no waste is created.
How is Linen Made From Flax?
When I stumbled on this demonstration of working with flax by hand, I more fully understood the potential for waste.
See what I mean? So many steps for the harvested flax before it becomes yarn and cloth!
![Serene white modern French dining room with farm table, rustic wood candleholders, and succulent in rustic pot - Hello Lovely Studio. #allwhitedecor #modernfrench #diningroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/serene-white-decor-european-country-cottage-hello-lovely-studio-dining-room-farm-table-agave-succulent-milieu-shelf.jpg)
![Serene and peaceful breakfast dining room with farm table and Swedish chairs - Hello Lovely Studio. #hellolovelystudio #diningroom #farmtable #frenchNordic #benjaminmoore #ashleygray](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/french-farmhouse-farm-table-belgian-linen-chair-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Belgian Linen’s Sign of Excellence: Masters of Linen® Club
When Belgian linen comes with this sign and registered mark…ooh la la. The tag identifies the fabric with a mark of supreme quality and excellence.
![Hello Lovely Studio's living room with Belgian linen upholstered furniture, white oak flooring, and French stone fireplace in living room. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-fireplace-july-2018.jpg)
Club Masters of Linen promotes certified European textile companies (spinners, weavers and knitters) who opt for 100% European traceability and a desire to be differentiated with this high honor.
![Massive Belgian sideboard in Hello Lovely Studio's living room. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FVxWgTfv9t4/WZ3gYfuwoOI/AAAAAAAA0AY/L5BSGtbTOEkeftV-7HKzcgf0O66d2Vc0gCLcBGAs/s1600/hello-lovely-studio-chicago-living-room-sideboard-026.jpg)
![Belgian linen slipcovered chair in my European country French inspired bedroom - Hello Lovely Studio. #linenchair #slipcovered #belgianlinen #hellolovelystudio #accentchair](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/belgian-linen-slipcovered-chair-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![DIY Chic French Script Stenciled Accent Wall in a bedroom by Hello Lovely Studio. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_8155.jpg)
Hello, Lovely Belgian Linen…Your Sweetly Soft Texture Stole My Heart
![Hello Lovely Studio's Belgian style living room. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/00001-hellolovely-hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-living-room-53.jpg)
![Belgian linen armchair in bedroom with Stikwood statement wall. Hello Lovely Studio. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hello-lovely-studio-european-farmhouse-master-bedroom-10.jpg)
Hello, Lovely Belgian Linen…Our Home is More Chic and Elegant Because of You
![Breakfast room with round table and linen slipcovered chairs. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-a-kitchen-4-july-2018.jpg)
![European country inspired serene living room.Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-living-room-2.jpg)
Organic Lovely Belgian Linen…How Can You Be Pretty Yet Oh So Practical?
![Dining room with European country style and farmhouse lantern. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-a-kitchen-5-july-2018.jpg)
![Hello Lovely Studio's French country and European inspired bedroom. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-master-bedroom-27-1440x942.jpg)
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Beautiful Belgian Linen…Surely Sophisticated Simplicity is Woven Into Your Nature
![Belgian linen covered counter stools in a Euro inspired kitchen by Hello Lovely Studio. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-industrial-cart-11.jpg)
![A great room, dining room, and kitchen decorated with Belgian linen accents by Hello Lovely Studio. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/00001-hellolovely-hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-living-room-52.jpg)
Mixing Upholstered Belgian Linen Pieces in a Dining Room
![European country inspired serene dining room. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-dining-room-6-july-2018.jpg)
![European country inspired serene dining room. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-dining-room-8-july-2018.jpg)
![Dining room with round table and easy, simple, serene European country decor. Love Letter to Belgian Linen: The Loveliness of Living With Linen's Natural, Wabi Sabi Charm!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-dining-room-9-july-2018.jpg)
![European country inspired serene dining room. Come see more of my home in Hello Lovely House Tour in July. #hellolovelystudio #timeless #tranquil #interiordesign #europeancountry #europeanfarmhouse #simpledecor #serenedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-dining-room-4-july-2018.jpg)
Linen Dining Chair Becomes My Bedroom’s Accent Chair
![Come tour our French Nordic Coastal Cottage style home in the heartland. We completely renovated the whole house DIY style and decorated with a white, serene and undone look. The interiors are sprinkled liberally with Belgian Linen! Hello Lovely Studio. #interiordesign #belgianlinen #frenchnordic #housetour](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/00001-a-stikwood-hellolovely-hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-january-2017-90c.jpg)
![Nordic French white bedroom with light grey, linen, and white. Stikwood on wall, alder doors, cottage style furniture, and white oak flooring. #hellolovelystudio #bedroom #frenchcountry #nordicfrench #stikwood #serene #romantic #whitebedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/00001-a-stikwood-hellolovely-hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-january-2017-91-1440x960.jpg)
Slipcovered Chaise Makes Napping a Pleasure
![Rustic oak Belgian antique cupboard in European country styled living room by Hello Lovely Studio](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t2DKQUp2DrE/WZ3ghTAznCI/AAAAAAAA0Ac/wjWHBXvkSbUPQGutXmWWe0PbBR0vpLSHACLcBGAs/s1600/hello-lovely-studio-chicago-living-room-sideboard-027.jpg)
Nubby Linen Envelops Me in an Egg Chair
![Come tour our French Nordic Coastal Cottage style home in the heartland. We completely renovated the whole house DIY style and decorated with a white, serene and undone look. The interiors are sprinkled liberally with Belgian Linen! Hello Lovely Studio. #interiordesign #belgianlinen #frenchnordic #housetour](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/07cc4c.jpg)
Belgian Linen is Durable Enough for Our Breakfast Nook
![Window seat with linen pillows in European country inspired serene kitchen. Come see more of my home in Hello Lovely House Tour in July. #hellolovelystudio #timeless #tranquil #interiordesign #europeancountry #europeanfarmhouse #simpledecor #serenedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-a-kitchen-2-july-2018.jpg)
![European country inspired serene kitchen with window seat. Come see more of my home in Hello Lovely House Tour in July. #hellolovelystudio #timeless #tranquil #interiordesign #europeancountry #europeanfarmhouse #simpledecor #serenedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-industrial-cart-13.jpg)
Belgian Linen in the Bath?
Yep. Though not pictured with my Turkish towel below, our everyday bath towels (RH) have a band of stonewashed Belgian linen. It’s not just for curtains!
![Come tour our French Nordic Coastal Cottage style home in the heartland. We completely renovated the whole house DIY style and decorated with a white, serene and undone look. The interiors are sprinkled liberally with Belgian Linen! Hello Lovely Studio. #interiordesign #belgianlinen #frenchnordic #housetour](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/00001-hello-lovely-studio-alderodoor-master-03-1.jpg)
I chose a Belgian linen shower curtain similar to this one in our former Arizona home:
![Ruffled Belgian Linen Single Shower Curtain](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/98456999/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/3980/39808000/Imane+Ruffled+Belgian+Linen+Single+Shower+Curtain.jpg)
Belgian Linen Side Chair in the Studio
![French Nordic style in my studio with white piano. French Farmhouse Decor & Lightening Up for Spring.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_7443.jpg)
More of those chairs from RH can be seen in the dining room.
![European country inspired serene dining room. Come see more of my home in Hello Lovely House Tour in July. #hellolovelystudio #timeless #tranquil #interiordesign #europeancountry #europeanfarmhouse #simpledecor #serenedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/00001-hello-lovely-studio-dining-room-july-2018.jpg)
Perfect for Tone on Tone Spaces With a Timeless Tranquil Look
![Come tour our French Nordic Coastal Cottage style home in the heartland. We completely renovated the whole house DIY style and decorated with a white, serene and undone look. The interiors are sprinkled liberally with Belgian Linen! Hello Lovely Studio. #interiordesign #belgianlinen #frenchnordic #housetour](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/00001-a-stikwood-hellolovely-hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-january-2017-90cc.jpg)
![Nordic French white bedroom with light grey, linen, and white. Stikwood on wall, alder doors, cottage style furniture, and white oak flooring. #hellolovelystudio #bedroom #frenchcountry #nordicfrench #stikwood #serene #romantic #whitebedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/00001-hellolovely-hello-lovely-studio-fixer-upper-master-bedroom-35.jpg)
Belgian Linen is a Wabi Sabi Wonder
Because of the natural quality of Belgian linen, it is imperfectly beautiful and never flawless. There are numerous, very hands-on steps involved in production and crafting the cloth.
Maybe this is why I feel passionate about the material: the flaws have a story to tell – the history of the woven yarn whispers a tale too – and the hands and souls bringing the flax to life leave poetic imprints as well.
![DIY Chic French Script Stenciled Accent Wall. Country French farmhouse style bedroom with French script stenciled wall by Hello Lovely Studio. #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #frenchscript #diy #stenciledwall](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_8134c.jpg)
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Belgian Flax and Belgian Linen Finds for Home
![Boheme Bon Vivant Deconstructed Upholstered Sleigh Headboard](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/71568560/resize-h755-w755%5Ecompr-r85/5176/51762754/Boheme+Bon+Vivant+Deconstructed+Upholstered+Sleigh+Headboard.jpg)
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![Classic Belgian Flax Linen Curtain, Cotton Lining, 50 x 84](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201922/1833/img72o.jpg)
![Belgian Flax Linen Bed Skirt with Side Pleats - Flax](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201917/0125/belgian-flax-linen-bed-skirt-flax-o.jpg)
![Belgian Flax Linen with Ties Duvet Cover & Sham - Mineral Blue](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201925/0005/belgian-flax-linen-with-ties-sham-mineral-blue-o.jpg)
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![Double sided linen throw. Bed throw blanket in cinnamon/tan](https://i.etsystatic.com/11651126/r/il/a1b7f1/3081457558/il_794xN.3081457558_gc6c.jpg)
![Stone Washed Linen Solid Room Darkening Pinch Pleat Rod Pocket Tab Top Single Curtain Panel](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/54764959/resize-h755-w755%5Ecompr-r85/1053/105308085/Stone+Washed+Linen+Solid+Room+Darkening+Pinch+Pleat+Rod+Pocket+Tab+Top+Single+Curtain+Panel.jpg)
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![Bodhi Upholstered Bench, Bronze Finish](https://assets.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/202009/0733/bodhi-bench-o.jpg)
![Bodhi Bench](https://assets.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/202009/2377/img34o.jpg)
![This living room with serene decor features Belgian linen curtains made custom by this Etsy shop.](https://i.etsystatic.com/11071200/r/il/1b4d38/1551475578/il_794xN.1551475578_ncl5.jpg)
![Bridget linen swivel club chair](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/bridget-swivel-club-chair-ivory-linen-okl-product.jpg)
![Blue Willow Linen/Cotton Twill Handcrafted Quilt, Full/Queen](https://assets.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/202030/0045/img90m.jpg)
Belgian Linen Would be Perfect in This Euro Inspired Dining Room
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![HGTV Fixer Upper The Club House Dining Room Get the Look Mood Board - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/fixer-upper-club-house-dining-room-get-the-look-mood-board-banner.jpg)
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I listened intently to the video about the growing, etc. etc. of linen. Who would have known it had such humble beginnings. I loved watching it and I love your blog.
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Same! I had no idea and now love this linen even more. Peace to you, friend and bon weekend.