Curtains
Patterned curtains, made to measure
Every pair on this page is cut and sewn to the window it is going on — the drop measured from your pole, the width worked out from the heading you pick, and the lining chosen for what the room actually needs. Linens, cottons and velvets, hand-finished in Britain, then hung and dressed by the fitter who brought them.
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Start with the heading
Four ways a curtain can hang
The heading changes how much wall the curtains stack back onto, how deep the folds sit and, quite often, the price. Pick a style to filter the ranges below.
Eyelet
Metal rings run straight onto the pole, so the fabric falls in deep, even waves and draws with one pull.
Pencil pleat
A gathered tape you can tighten to suit the window. The one heading that works on a pole or a track.
Pinch pleat
Pleats hand-formed in groups and stitched to hold. The most tailored option, and the one that stacks tightest.
Wave
A continuous S-fold on a corded track. Clean and contemporary, and it needs a proper wall run to stack back onto.
Explained
Patterned curtains, explained
Patterned curtains cover a broad mix of designs, from quiet trailing florals and tonal branch prints to bolder geometrics and abstract motifs. In this filter, the common thread is decoration in the fabric rather than a plain weave. Many of the sampled ranges sit on soft woven-look grounds, so the pattern reads as part of the cloth rather than a hard, glossy print. This makes patterned curtains useful when you want more interest at the window without changing the basic job of the curtain. Your choice then comes down to scale, contrast, colourway and heading.
This filter suits interiors that need a bit more movement and texture at the window, from soft country-style florals to cleaner mid-century and geometric schemes.
Best for
- Adding detail to plainer rooms without relying on strong wall colour
- Softening bedrooms and sitting rooms with floral, botanical or painterly designs
- Giving bay windows and wider runs of glazing more presence
- Bringing shape and rhythm with geometric or abstract repeats
- Pairing a decorative curtain with a simpler blind in the reveal
Worth knowing
- Large or high-contrast patterns can feel busier once made up full width than they do on a small swatch
- A strong repeat may compete with patterned wallpaper, rugs or upholstery nearby
- The heading changes the look: structured pleats read smarter, while eyelets look more relaxed
How to choose
- 1
Start with pattern scale
Think about the size of the window and how much curtain you will have when it is drawn across. Small, all-over designs tend to sit quietly, while larger geometrics and bolder repeats make more of a feature on wider windows and doors.
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Match the pattern mood to the room
Botanicals, trailing branches and washed painterly prints usually feel softer and easier in bedrooms and living rooms. Geometric and abstract designs bring more edge and structure, especially where the rest of the room is fairly plain.
- 3
Use the heading to sharpen or soften it
The same fabric can look quite different once made. Eyelet curtains feel more casual on a pole, pencil pleat is flexible, pinch pleat looks the most tailored, and wave gives a smoother, continuous line on a track.
Patterned curtains: questions people ask
Do patterned curtains make a small room feel busy?
Not necessarily. Much depends on the scale and contrast of the design. Soft tonal patterns, fine botanicals and muted prints usually read gently, even in smaller rooms. Larger geometrics or darker contrasts make more of a statement, so it helps to see the fabric against your own walls and furnishings.
Are these patterns suitable for bay windows?
Often, yes. Patterned curtains can work especially well in bays because the extra width gives the design space to show properly. Smaller repeats tend to look calmer across several sections, while bigger motifs can make the whole bay more of a feature. Your advisor measures each opening themselves and will advise on the finished look.
Can I have patterned curtains with blackout lining?
In many cases, yes. Curtain linings include standard, thermal, blackout and interlining. The best option depends on the room and the fabric you choose, as some patterns are bought mainly for softness and drape while others are intended for darker bedrooms. Your advisor can show the options on the day.
Do patterned fabrics work with matching Roman blinds?
Some ranges in this filter appear to be offered across both curtains and Roman blinds, so a coordinated look may be possible. It depends on the individual fabric and how it is tagged in the range. If you want a matching blind and curtain, ask your advisor to confirm the options when they bring the samples.
How can I check a pattern will suit my room?
A home appointment is usually the easiest way. An advisor brings the full sample range, holds fabrics against your own windows in your own light and leaves a written quote itemised by window. If you want to narrow it down first, free fabric samples are available, up to five per order.
How it's made
How eyelet curtains work
Tap a number to see what each part does, and what you'll be choosing at your appointment.
1. Eyelets
Metal rings through the heading sit straight on the pole, with no hooks or gliders in between — very little to catch or snag.
Your advisor brings samples of every option to your window, so you can see and feel them before you choose.
Autumn
The evenings are drawing in
Now's the time to sort the windows you've been meaning to do — blackout for the bedrooms, warmer layers for the living room. An advisor brings the samples to your windows, free.
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What reviewers mention most
- Outstanding service and quality consistently praised by customers.
- Quick installation and friendly, respectful staff enhance the customer experience.
- Wide range of materials available at competitive prices.
An automated summary of our Google reviews.
Why our curtains service is right for you
01
Sewn to your drop, not a size chart
Shop-bought curtains come in fixed widths and drops. Ours are cut to the pole or track you actually have, so the hem lands where you want it — at the sill, below it, or just breaking on the floor.
02
Enough fabric to hang properly
A curtain that looks thin is nearly always a curtain that was not given enough width. We work to a proper fullness for the heading you choose, so the folds stay deep even when the curtains are drawn.
03
The lining does the hard work
Standard lining for body and drape, blackout for a bedroom, thermal for a cold north wall or a single-glazed bay. The lining decides how the room feels far more than the face fabric does.
04
Poles, tracks and dressing included
We measure the wall rather than just the window, fit the pole or track level, then hang and dress the curtains so the pleats set in from the first day.
Finance options available. We offer flexible ways to pay so a whole-house refresh doesn't have to land in one go. Your advisor will talk you through what's available at your appointment.
Ask an advisorHow our service works
Three steps, and we handle all of them
01Book an appointment
Pick a day that suits you. It takes a minute, costs nothing, and there's never any pressure to buy.
02We come to you
Your advisor brings the full range, helps you choose for each window, measures precisely and quotes on the spot.
03We fit it for you
Once your order is made, our own fitter installs it, squares it up and takes the packaging away.
More ways to browse curtains
Book a free home appointment
An advisor comes to you with the full range, measures precisely and prices the job on the spot. It costs nothing and there's no pressure to buy.
Explore the range
What people hang behind them
Plenty of rooms end up with a blind as well as a curtain — for blackout, for daytime privacy, or simply because a radiator or window seat rules out a full drop.
Narrow it down
Shop curtains by colour
Curtains: your questions answered
Headings, linings, poles and pairing curtains with a blind on the same window.
Which curtain heading should I choose?
Eyelet curtains run straight onto a pole and fall in deep, even waves — the simplest to draw. Pencil pleat is a gathered tape that works on a pole or a track. Pinch pleat is hand-formed in groups and stitched, which is the most tailored look and stacks tightest. Wave hangs from a track in a continuous S-curve and suits large modern windows.
What difference does the lining make?
A standard lining protects the fabric and improves how it hangs. Thermal lining measurably helps a cold or draughty room. Blackout lining is what you want in a bedroom. Interlining adds weight and body for a heavier, more expensive drape.
Do you supply the poles and tracks?
Yes, and your fitter puts them up. Getting the pole height and width right is part of the job — curtains that clear the sill and stack off the glass need the pole set beyond the opening.
Can I have curtains and a blind on the same window?
Very common. A slim roller or roman inside the reveal gives you blackout and privacy, with curtains face-fitted outside it for warmth and dressing. Your advisor will check the reveal is deep enough for both to work.
Is fitting included in the price?
Yes. The quote you are given covers the product, the fitting and the guarantee. Your fitter hangs everything, checks the operation with you and takes the packaging away.
How is a quote worked out?
By the size of each opening, the product and fabric you choose, the heading or mechanism, and any motorisation. Because everything is made to your measurements there is no single list price — you get a written figure on the day, itemised per window, with the fitting and guarantee included.
What guarantee do I get?
A 1-year guarantee on every blind, shutter and motor we supply and fit. If something goes wrong inside that period, ring the office and we come back out.
More answers in our full FAQ, or book a free measure and ask an advisor.
Where we fit curtains
Measuring and fitting are included everywhere we visit. Each county page lists its towns and the days our advisors are in the area.
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