Curtains

Choosing the Right Made To Measure Curtains

Lighting & Privacy

Consider how much light you want to block out in the room. Curtains for a communal area like the living room can be sheer to allow more light in, whereas in bedrooms you might consider going for a heavier fabric that provides greater privacy and less natural light to filter through.

What Length of Curtain?

There are generally four lengths of curtain to choose from:

Touching the window sill - shorter curtains that just come in contact with the window sill.

Touching the floor - just coming into contact with the floor.

Breaking the floor - a longer curtain that spreads over the floor slightly.

Pooling at the floor - a much longer curtain that drapes over the floor.

Curtain Materials

Fabric is a key consideration when choosing your curtains. Knowing how the curtain is going to be used in the room is important before you choose a fabric. Lighter fabrics, such as linen or cotton create a light and airy feel in a room, whereas heavier fabrics like suede and velvet have a more dramatic and formal feel, as well as blocking out more light.

What Style of Curtain?

Finding the right style of curtain to complement your home’s decor is a very important consideration. Picking a colour or hue form the furnishings you already have in the space and use this to choose the curtains for the room, either in a bold solid colour or a creative pattern. For more subtlety you might consider a neutral colour and/or pattern.

Not Sure Which Curtains to Choose?

Contact us to talk through your options or to arrange a free home visit to explore the fabrics and styles you can choose from.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what size of curtain I need?

To determine the minimum curtain width for your window, simply measure the width of your window and double the figure. The wider the panel, the more full it will appear when closed. For the length, measure from the top of the window to the floor and then add at least 8 centimetres. Our blinds specialists can help you measure your window space as part of our initial consultation.

What are the various drop effects for curtain?

Curtains can be hung is a number of different ways depending on whatever effect you’re trying to create. There are two main ways to consider which drop is right for you. ‘Breaking’ - where you add additional length to your curtain so that it ‘breaks’ gently over the floor, to create a sense of luxury and grandness. ‘Just touching’ the floor – the curtain just touches to the floor for a completed look.

What is the difference between a top fix and a face fix bracket?

A top fix bracket is attached to the ceiling, adding elegance and height to your rooms. It’s especially popular when pairing curtain sheers with inside mounted block out roller blinds. Face fix means the bracket is attached directly to the wall above the window.

How heavy are curtains?

This obviously depends on the type of curtains you choose as they all vary in weight according to the curtain fabric they're made from, their size and the lining options you choose. Sheer curtain fabrics are the lightest and velvet curtains are normally the heaviest. If you’ve a curtain pole or track that’s not strong and not securely fixed to the wall, you might want to replace it before you hang curtains otherwise the curtain pole could come away from the wall.

Do thermal curtains really work?

Yes they do. Curtains tend to be warmer than window blinds anyway, but there are many benefits of installing thermal lined curtains in your home, and we have an excellent range of curtains in different styles, textures and fabrics that you can choose from.

How do I clean curtains?

You need to be careful with this to avoid any shrinkage. It’s important to heed manufacturers instructions although, generally, hand washing or dry cleaning is recommended, it is important to heed those instructions.If you have machine-washable curtains, remember to remove any hooks, weights, or other metal fittings prior to washing. Most curtains will tolerate a mild detergent and a gentle spin cycle, and they should be line dried to prevent shrinkage.