Curtain Call: How to Choose the Perfect Curtains for Every Room

Transform your home with beautifully tailored curtains that combine style, comfort, and function.

As the evenings draw in, October is the perfect time to refresh your window treatments. Well-chosen curtains can completely transform a room—adding warmth, texture, and personality while improving energy efficiency before winter.

Here’s a concise guide to selecting the right curtains for every room.

1. Living Room – Make a Statement

Full-length curtains in velvet, linen mix, or textured jacquard add luxury and depth. For a softer look, wave-headed or gently pleated curtains in subtle tones create relaxed sophistication.

Layer sheer voiles beneath lined curtains to soften daylight while ensuring warmth and privacy in the evening.

2. Bedroom – Calm and Restful

For bedrooms, comfort and calm are key. Blackout-lined curtains help create the perfect sleep environment, while brushed linen, cotton blends, or wool add softness. Muted shades enhance tranquillity.

3. Dining Room – Elegant and Inviting

Dining room curtains should balance elegance with practicality. Structured fabrics like silk-look or heavy linen add formality, while understated patterns bring warmth. Motorised tracks work well for bay windows or French doors, offering effortless control.

4. Home Office – Light and Focused

Curtains in workspaces should allow natural light while reducing glare. Linen or cotton curtains are ideal, and layered voiles with blackout curtains provide flexibility if the room doubles as a guest space.

5. Fabrics, Linings & Details

• Lightweight fabrics (voiles, sheer linen) – diffuse light and soften a room.

• Medium-weight fabrics (cotton, blends) – practical and versatile.

• Heavyweight fabrics (velvet, wool, chenille) – provide warmth and impact.

Lining and hardware affect both function and finish. Thermal or blackout linings improve comfort and privacy, while well-chosen poles, tracks, or motorised systems elevate the style.

Made-to-Measure Matters

Every window is unique. Professionally measured, made-to-order curtains guarantee perfect proportions, fullness, and finish.

Book an appointment now to start your curtain transformation.

For a more detailed guide—including fabric weights, linings, and tips for every room—read our Knowledge Centre: The Complete Guide to Choosing Curtains for Every Room