Curtains
Striped 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.
Striped curtains
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Explained
Striped curtains, explained
Striped curtains cover more than one kind of stripe. In this filter you will mainly see woven and textured designs rather than sharp deckchair lines: narrow tonal stripes, broken stripes, soft ribbed effects and irregular vertical patterns. Some fabrics read almost plain from a distance, then show their stripe when the light catches the weave. That makes this a useful filter if you want a bit of pattern without moving into florals or large prints. Header options vary by range, so some are available as eyelet, pencil pleat, pinch pleat or wave, while others are more limited.
Striped curtains sit comfortably in tailored, country and contemporary rooms alike, especially where you want texture, order and a fabric that does not feel too decorative.
Best for
- Adding pattern in a quieter, more understated way
- Rooms that need a little structure without a busy print
- Bay windows and full-length curtains where vertical designs can read well
- Neutral schemes that need texture rather than a strong motif
Worth knowing
- This filter is broad: some fabrics are true stripes, others are streaks, ribs or broken linear textures
- Header choices differ by range, so check whether you need eyelet, pencil pleat, pinch pleat or wave
- A few sample ranges appear to be mis-tagged or only partly curtain-based, so the advisor can confirm suitable curtain options
How to choose
- 1
Decide how obvious you want the stripe
Some fabrics here have clear woven bands, while others show a much softer self-stripe or brushed linear texture. If you want the room to stay calm, look for tonal designs that read nearly plain from across the room.
- 2
Match the heading to the fabric
More tailored headings such as pinch pleat tend to suit structured woven stripes well, while eyelet and wave can give a looser, more relaxed line. Not every range offers every heading, so it is worth narrowing that down early.
- 3
Think about scale at full drop
A narrow stripe or fine rib can look very different once it runs floor to ceiling. Seeing the fabric held against your own window helps you judge whether the pattern feels subtle, elongated or more noticeable in your room.
Striped curtains: questions people ask
Are the stripes in this filter bold or fairly subtle?
Mostly subtle. The sample ranges lean towards tonal woven stripes, broken linear textures and self-stripe effects rather than strong contrasting bands. From a distance some will read almost plain, with the pattern showing more clearly close up or when daylight catches the surface.
Do striped curtains make a room look taller?
Vertical stripe effects can help draw the eye upward, especially on full-length curtains. The result depends on how clear the stripe is, how wide it is, and the heading you choose. Softer streaks and tonal designs give a gentler version of the same effect.
Which curtain heading usually suits striped fabrics best?
That depends on the fabric and the look you want. Pinch pleat often suits woven stripes if you want a more tailored finish, while eyelet can feel simpler and more relaxed. Wave can work well for an even, continuous line. Your advisor can show what each range is available in.
Are striped curtains a good choice for bay windows?
They often are, especially if you want a fabric with some pattern that does not feel too busy across a wider span. Several sample ranges in this filter are tagged for bay window curtains. The main thing is choosing a stripe scale and heading that sit well across the full run.
Can I mix striped curtains with a blind at the same window?
Yes. A blind in the reveal with curtains outside it is a common arrangement. If the curtains have a stripe or textured linear weave, many people keep the blind plainer so the window does not feel overworked. Your advisor can hold samples together at the appointment.
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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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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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.
Narrow it down
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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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