Curtains
Red 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.
Red curtains
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Explained
Red curtains, explained
Red curtains cover quite a wide brief, from muted brick, coral and berry tones to deeper ruby and wine shades. In this filter, the sample ranges include plain weaves, velvets, florals, geometrics and subtle textured designs, so the uniting point is colour rather than one fabric or pattern style. Red curtains tend to bring warmth and presence to a room, and the effect changes a lot with the heading and lining you choose. Eyelet gives a more relaxed fold, while pencil pleat, pinch pleat and wave can look neater or more tailored depending on the room.
Red curtains suit schemes that need warmth or contrast: earthy rooms with tan, cream and timber, or darker interiors where berry and ruby tones stand out against navy, charcoal or soft grey.
Best for
- Adding warmth and depth to living rooms and bedrooms
- Plainer schemes that need a stronger colour or pattern
- Bay windows and wider openings where curtain colour becomes a main feature
- Homes choosing between relaxed eyelets and more tailored pleated headings
Worth knowing
- Some ranges here read more as coral, terracotta or brick than a true primary red
- Pattern scale matters: bold geometrics and large florals will dominate more than plain weaves
- The sample data mixes headings and linings by range, so your advisor should confirm what suits your window on the day
How to choose
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Start with the red itself
Not every red curtain looks the same once it is hanging in natural light. This filter appears to include burnt orange, brick, berry, coral and ruby tones as well as softer pink-red mixes, so it helps to decide whether you want warmth, depth or a sharper contrast first.
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Match the pattern to the room size
A plain weave or subtle texture is usually easier to live with across a whole room, especially on larger windows. If you like a print, think about viewing distance: trellis, stripes and florals can look busy close up but settle once they are fully hung.
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Choose the heading and lining together
Eyelet suits a simpler, more casual look on a pole, while pencil pleat, pinch pleat and wave feel more structured. Standard, thermal, blackout and interlined options change the handle and the way the curtain sits, so it is worth choosing both at the same time.
Red curtains: questions people ask
Do all the curtains in this filter come in the same shade of red?
No. The sample ranges suggest this filter groups together several red-led tones, including brick, coral, berry and deeper ruby shades, and some designs use red as part of a wider pattern rather than as a solid colour. Seeing the fabric samples at home is the easiest way to judge the actual tone in your own light.
Which heading works best for red curtains?
That depends on the room and how formal you want the finish to feel. Eyelet curtains look more relaxed on a pole, pencil pleat is versatile, pinch pleat is the most tailored, and wave gives a softer continuous fold on a track. Your advisor can show the heading options with the fabric you choose.
Are red curtains too dark for a smaller room?
Not necessarily. A softer coral, terracotta or linen-look red can add warmth without making the room feel heavy, while a deep velvet or ruby tone will feel richer and more pronounced. The room size, wall colour and how much daylight you get all make a difference.
Can I have a blind and red curtains at the same window?
Yes, that is a common arrangement. A blind can sit within the reveal, with curtains fitted outside it for softness and extra coverage. It works well if you want the curtain fabric to add colour while the blind handles the day-to-day privacy or light control.
Are plain red curtains easier to live with than patterned ones?
Often, yes, especially if the curtains cover a wide opening or a bay. A plain or lightly textured red gives colour without competing with wallpaper, rugs or upholstery. Patterned reds can work very well too, but the scale and contrast of the design matter more once the curtains are full length.
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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- 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.
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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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Book a free home appointment
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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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