Curtains
Purple 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.
Purple curtains
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Explained
Purple curtains, explained
Purple curtains on this page run from soft lilac and mauve through dusky plum tones, with a mix of plain weaves, florals and small-scale pattern. In the sample ranges, some fabrics read clearly purple, while others sit closer to pink, blue-grey or warmer red-based shades, so this filter is best treated as a broad purple family rather than one exact tone. You will also see different headings across the range, including eyelet, pencil pleat, pinch pleat and wave, with lining options such as blackout, thermal and interlining available depending on the fabric.
These purple curtains suit softer, layered interiors especially with grey, stone, cream and natural timber. Dusky mauves also sit comfortably in more traditional rooms where a floral or linen-look weave feels at home.
Best for
- Bedrooms where softer mauve or plum tones can feel calmer than stronger brights
- Living rooms that need a bit of colour without moving into very bold pattern
- Schemes with grey, cream, natural wood or brushed metal finishes
- Windows where you want the colour to come from the curtains rather than the wall
Worth knowing
- Some fabrics in this filter lean pink, berry, blue-grey or terracotta rather than a straightforward purple
- Heading options vary by range, so not every fabric will be available as eyelet, pencil pleat, pinch pleat and wave
- Pattern scale changes the overall effect: a floral or woodland print will read differently from a plain mauve weave
How to choose
- 1
Start with the undertone
Purple is rarely just purple in furnishing fabric. Some ranges here lean lilac and grey, some towards berry, and some pick up pink or red. Hold samples against paint, flooring and upholstery to see whether the fabric reads cool, warm or more neutral in your room.
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Pick the heading to suit the window
Eyelet curtains have a more relaxed fold on a pole, pencil pleat suits poles or tracks, pinch pleat gives a more tailored finish, and wave creates a continuous S-curve on a track. The heading often changes how formal the same colour feels.
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Think about pattern from a distance
A plain mauve curtain gives a steadier block of colour, while florals, leaves or geometric designs break that colour up. In a smaller room, a busy pattern can dominate; in a plainer room, it may be the part that gives the scheme some shape.
Purple curtains: questions people ask
Are all the curtains in this filter a true purple shade?
No. The sample ranges suggest a spread of shades from lilac and mauve to dusky berry and purple-grey. A few look close to pink, blue-grey or even warmer red-based tones in some light. It is sensible to treat this as a broad purple edit and compare samples in the room before deciding.
Which heading works best for purple curtains in a bedroom?
That depends on the look you want. Eyelet gives a simpler, more relaxed finish on a pole, while pencil pleat and pinch pleat look more tailored. Wave works on a track and gives a smoother line. If light control matters as much as colour, ask your advisor which heading and lining combination suits the window best.
Do patterned purple curtains make a room look darker?
Not necessarily. A pale ground with lilac or berry pattern can feel lighter than a plain dark fabric. What matters more is the overall depth of colour, the lining and how much natural light the room gets. Larger florals and woodland prints also read differently from close up than they do across the room.
Can I have purple curtains with a blackout lining?
Some ranges in this filter are shown as blackout curtains, but not every fabric has the same options. Curtain linings can include standard, thermal, blackout or interlining depending on the range. Your advisor can show what is available in the fabrics you like and leave an itemised written quote for each window.
What colours do purple curtains sit well with?
The softer mauve and lilac end of the filter generally works well with greys, off-whites, stone and pale wood. Richer plum or berry shades can take darker timber, brass-toned finishes or charcoal more comfortably. If the purple has a pink undertone, it often sits better with warmer neutrals than with stark white.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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