Your style

Before taking on the exciting, but often daunting, task of enriching a room with soft furnishings, you need to take a crucial first step, which is to clarify your personal style. You should also examine the extent to which your dreams and desires mesh with your budget. Do you have a taste for the traditional, or are you a committed modernist. Do you live in an urban apartment with small rooms or a large house with massive rooms. What is the style of your house.

Once these questions have been answered make an assessment of live in each of the rooms.

Also factors in the style, condition and placement of your existing furnishings will influence your decision about which curtains you should choose.

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Curtains for your loft conversion

Have you ever considered extending your house, but don’t like the idea of losing part of your garden.Loft conversions are a fantastic way of gaining that extra space you long to have without spending excessive amounts of money and without loosing your all important BBQ summer patio space.

Most lofts are easily converted and very cost effective leaving you that extra cash to decorate your new room. We have a fantastic range of bedding and bedroom curtains to compliment any type of room you are creating

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Home and garden listings

We have just been listed in the home and gardens

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Cheap online curtains

Since the credit crunch started to bite, more and more people are looking online for their curtains. Seeking out the products they require, at prices more favourable than the normal bricks and morter curtain shops. With more and more choice available online and prices dropping there has never been a better time to order curtains online.

Although it is a shame to lose some of the individual customer service that a shop offers most websites try their best to offer advice and contact through email and over the telephone.

Rents on high street locations make it impossible for shops to get close to the prices offered by an internet based business even allowing for the extra cost of postage. It is always sensible to request samples before ordering curtains so you know

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Having made to measure voile curtains

If you have curtains on your window, but would still like a little more privacy while the curtains are open, or if you don’t like curtains but would still like to obscure the window then voile curtains may be just the thing for you. Voile is like a traditional net curtains but is delicate and hangs softly giving a more luxurious finish.

Until recently it was only possible to buy voile as a fabric or as ready made panels. These were normally 60″width. In order to cover a window multiple panels would be required (enough to make up a double gather). Now however made to measure voile curtains mean that a voile can be made exactly to your window size in one single piece with no need for joins. The voile can then be hung through channel at the top onto either a net wire, a cafe rod or a small pole.

These voile curtains are an attractive way to finish a window.

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Dressing bay windows

We are often asked how to curtain a bay window.  In reality you can use any of the standard curtains types, pencil pleat, pinch pleat, ring top and tab top. The problem is more about the track or pole that you use to hang the curtains. There are a few options available the first and more expensive option is to get a metal track or pole made to the size and shape of the bay. This would involve a track fitter taking a template of the bay and the track will come shaped and ready to fit. The cheaper option is to use a plastic track and bend it by hand to the shape of the bay. With ring top and tab top curtains the will only fit on a pole so the custom pole option is the only available.

Ready made curtains although fine to fit in bays do only come in limited widths the largest being 90″. So often the curtains will need to be made to measure curtains.

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Blackout linings

Choosing which lining to use when making your curtains will effect the finish of your completed curtains. Blackout lining is a cotton lining with a rubber sprayed onto one side. If the fabric is sprayed once it is called thermal lining. It is sprayed twice then the lining is blackout thermal. If it is sprayed three times then the lining is a 3 pass or total blackout. We currently have our three pass blackout on sale at £3.59 per metre.

Cotton sateen lining is a curtain lining that is 100% cotton and the sateen mean it has been dressed to keep the lining sharp and also protect the lining and curtains against fading caused by sunlight.

The last a basic form of curtain lining is polycotton lining.

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Fabric calculator

If you need to calculate how many metre of fabric you need for a window size. There is a wonderful little fabric calculator tool here which you enter your sizes and the fabric width, price and pattern repeat and it will tell you what you need for pinch pleat, pencil pleat and ring top curtains.

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Net pleat curtain tape

Dual purpose net pleat heading tape. Often when customers are enquiring about having voile or net panels made up we would ask if they would like a standard slot top or a pencil pleat net tape and often they would not have heard of the tape.
The really good thing about this 2″ translucent tape is that after having it sewn onto your voile or organza you are able to feed a net wire behind as it creates a pocket or you can hang this with curtain hook on a track like a traditional pencil pleat curtain as the tape has hook pockets for the clips. Having this extra option is really handy for draping your panel and making it look pretty on a standard curtain track.
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Choosing made to measure curtains for loft

Once you have converted your loft, one of the last but most important factors to think about is the curtains. Measuring for these curtains is very important as the curtains will need to be made to measure ,and will be made to fit the windows perfectly.

Roman blinds can also be used effectively in loft conversions with curtains or on their own.

We find that customers often ask for their made to measure curtains be lined in blackout, as this not only keeps the heat and light out during the summer months but also keeps the heat in during the winter.

It is not unusual to have a blind, curtain, bedding and cushions all made in the same fabric to make a real design statement. Curtains give an unusual shaped loft a homely feel making the loft space a comfortable retreat.

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New ranges arriving, 10% off sale still running

• Fully lined ready to hang curtains. • Made to your sizes. These curtains are a stunning floral jacquard fabric called amalfi. The curtains have a black background with a silver cream embroidered pattern. Dry clean. To order these curtains please enter your track width and finished curtain drop. The curtains

made to measure curtains

amalfi curtains

are then custom made to your requirements. Made to measure curtains take 3 weeks to complete. If you require blackout linings, matching tiebacks or matching cushion covers please select them on the options listed.

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Arlin pistachio made to measure curtains

Arun pistachio curtains

• Fully lined ready to hang curtains. • Made to your sizes. These curtains are an elegant contemporary design in pistachio green and plum on a cream background. Dry clean. To order these curtains please enter your track width and finished curtain drop. The curtains are then custom made to your requirements. Made to measure curtains take 3 weeks to complete. If you require blackout linings, matching tiebacks or matching cushion covers please select them on the options listed.

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Living with high ceilings

Having a home with high ceilings can bring drama, elegance and opulence but can make it difficult to give the house a homely feel.  Ceilings are generally painted white although using colour can change the feel of the room and bring the ceiling closer and thus the room feels cozier.

Dramatic curtains such as swags and tails, pelmets and valances work very well in rooms with high ceilings. With the height the curtains can be a ornate and breath taking. Italian stringing is also another attractive finish for a high ceiling home.

In terms of curtain fabric bold, strong colours can also be used to great effect.

Breaking walls down into separate tiers is also a great way to show off the height of your walls whilst creating a less cavernous feel. Very popular with the Edwardian and Victorian two sections of differently patterned wallpaper, separated by a dado rail and topped off with a large corniced top section will add real period charm to a room with high ceilings. The usual method employs striped paper at the bottom with floral wallpaper on top.

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Waves made to measure curtains

We have been listing some beautiful new fabrics and made to measure curtains on our site

This is the listing for Waves. Available in a number of colours

• Fully lined ready to hang curtains. • Made to your sizes. Waves has a woven textured background with an opulent vertical stripe pattern. The fabric has a real sense of depth. This colour way has a brown background and the striped pattern in black. Dry clean. To order these curtains please enter your track width and finished curtain drop. The curtains are then custom made to your requirements. Made to measure curtains take 3 weeks to complete. If you require blackout linings, matching tiebacks or matching cushion covers please select them on the options listed.

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New fabrics and made to measure curtains

We have spent this last week listing loads of new products. Both ready made curtains, made to measure curtains and also curtain fabric. Napoli is a stunning metallic curtain fabric with a jacquard style background and metallic floral pattern. It is available in charcoal, red, cream and also black and gold.

We will continue to be listing new products over the next few days so please keep an eye on the site

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Preparing for your windows for winter

Cream and neutral colours are great at giving an illusion of more space making them the ideal colour choices for small rooms and flats. Coordinating effectively with modern wooden flooring styles in modern and contemporary styled homes as well as being the perfect solution in farmhouse theme homes, filled with natural pine furniture

It is very important for your windows to look good over the winter period. People may see the decorations but don’t be fooled into believing they won’t notice the curtains.

Bringing space and harmony to your room try a natural curtain with a pencil pleat heading and even tiebacks and a matching pelmet. Full length curtains will give the room a sense of height while the overall mass of fabric will also make the room cosy.

Blackout thermal linings are also and important part of winter preporation. Blackout lining clip onto the back of your pencil pleat curtains and give the curtains a fuller look but also mean that heat is stopped from escaping meaning the room is literally warmer and the gas bill is saved. Blackout linings come in all the corresponding sizes that ready made curtains come

blackout curtains

To bring a sense of balance and harmony to your rooms opt for natural or cream curtains in tones which compliment your furnishings. Use full length curtains to add height to your rooms, keep with traditional three inch headings with a matching pelmet to give an elegant style to your home. Use matching tie-backs to achieve a stunning look when you sweep the curtains open from the centre. Not exposing the entire window frame provides a warm and welcoming ambience particularly during the winter months! Opt for fully lined curtains to help reduce heat lose via your windows as an effective way of a saving money of fuel bills!

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Voile curtains

We offer a lovely selection of voiles and organza panels from only £3.99. The offer shade from the light and increase privicy at a tiny cost. Curtain fabrics online  are happy to help with any enquiries about how panel panles you require of which would look best in a set location. They come with either a slot top heading or a net pleat heading. Net pleat heading will fit a pole, track or curtain wire. Slot top fit curtain wire and cafe rods. Beautiful voile curtains can make a huge difference to you living space.

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Contemporary fabrics and window dressing

Contemporary window dressing is one of the most important factors in making your windows live up to their potential. In this article we will hopefully help you consider ways of dressing your windows to make your home a castle. Window dressing should say something about you. It should be fun and show your personality not a chore but an expression of your personality and most of all fun.

The femine look – Plain light colours with pretty femine patterned fabric florals and traditional pattern give a rich presents. Its very easy to make rosettes of fabric and also accesories like matching cushions and bed runners. Pinch pleat made to measure curtains give a regal look to your room.
The silk look – Beautiful silks and taffeta window dressings are all the rage at present. With a choice of embroidered, printed or plain fabric there is plenty of choice. For the luxurious look we would recommend using an interlining when making the curtains. This can either be a cotton bump, or a interlining fused onto the back of the lining or a “superlining”
These interlinings will give your curtains a padded look and keep the heat in and the cold out.

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Contemporary fabrics and window dressing part 2

 

Textured plain fabricThe masculine look – The use of plain textured fabrics with no pattern and eyelet headings creates a regemented look to your room. Giving it an uncluttered air of grace. Suede fabrics come in many colours mocha, latte, black. They look great with silver eyelets and a metal. curtain rail or pole
Subtle furniture and plain painted walls completes the look.

The country look – This look tends to be defined by printed and linen fabrics. Plain linens, ginghams, florals, and striped of checked fabrics. This look works well with wooden furniture and functional accessories. The advantage is that this style never seems to go out of fashion. This look is particularly suited to older properties. The capesbury curtains shown here show what can be bought at a very cheap price.

capesbury

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Contemporary fabrics and window dressing

Contemporary window dressing is one of the most important factors in making your windows live up to their potential. In this article we will hopefully help you consider ways of dressing your windows to make your home a castle. Window dressing should say something about you. It should be fun and show your personality not a chore but an expression of your personality and most of all fun.

The femine look – Plain light colours with pretty femine patterned fabric florals and traditional pattern give a rich presents. Its very easy to make rosettes of fabric and also accesories like matching cushions and bed runners. Pinch pleat made to measure curtains give a regal look to your room.
The silk look – Beautiful silks and taffeta window dressings are all the rage at present. With a choice of embroidered, printed or plain fabric there is plenty of choice. For the luxurious look we would recommend using an interlining when making the curtains. This can either be a cotton bump, or a interlining fused onto the back of the lining or a “superlining”
These interlinings will give your curtains a padded look and keep the heat in and the cold out.

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Retro curtains are the new current curtains

The new ranges of ready made curtains arriving ready for the start of the winter season, have a real retro feel but most have a taken a retro theme and been given a twist. The traditional damask curtain has now become a silky taffeta with the damask pattern in flock rather than the self pattern style we are all familiar with. The traditional polka dot are now back but in fuchsia and limes. The old school linens are still available but many have bold printed black patterns setting out to make a real statement in your home.
The most striking change in the new incoming ranges are the many cotton printed fabrics that are now available. Floral and abstract prints have made a real come back. For a long time prints have been out of favour but they are back in a big way.
Beautiful small floral prints and large striking patterns seem to be the order of the day.

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Blackout linings

Thermal lining effectively protects fabrics and furnishings from fading and also contributes to insulating the room against heat loss.
Supersoft Economy Blackout is attained by eliminating the first layer and going straight to the Blackout coating. The coating is reduced, hence the grey side to the fabric. This does not compromise the blackout properties but does give you a budget blackout lining.
2 pass blackout
50 metre rolls Continue reading

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Curtain tracks and poles

We are just listing a new range of curtain tracks and poles. They can be found here

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Curtain Making.

Every house needs some sort of curtain or blind for privacy, security, and limiting daylight or just to make a house a home. But the question is which curtains are best for you.

Measuring for a perfect fit. Also see our measuring guide. Continue reading

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Curtain lining

Curtain lining

Curtain lining

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Our fav blog on curtains

It just has to be the curtains blog here

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We have seen the future and its curtains

Have you seen the curtains that are available in the current ashley wilde range. Lovely

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We’ve started

Yippie we have set up the blog and it works. Next comes the informative info. Really

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