Style guide
Luxe and glamorous blinds, curtains and shutters
A luxe, glamorous room tends to lean on depth, polish and a little theatre: richer colours, soft pile, subtle sheen and shapes that feel properly finished. At the window, that usually means velvet-look fabrics, blackout linings, neat pleats and blinds or shutters with a more dressed appearance. Made to measure helps keep the look controlled rather than fussy, because each opening is measured on its own and the proportions are worked out for your room. Seeing samples against your own walls, flooring and upholstery also matters with this style, as tone and sheen can shift a lot in different light.
- emerald
- damson
- charcoal
- aubergine
- deep teal
- gold-toned
- smoky grey
Made-to-measure blinds for a luxe and glamorous look
For blinds, look for texture, lustre and darker, richer colourways rather than anything too plain or chalky. Roller and blackout blinds work well where you want a cleaner line but still some drama: Harlequin has a plush velvet-look surface, Exotic Roller Blinds adds a richer woven look, and Cassis brings darker contrast with a touch of sheen. If you prefer a softer blind, Foxby honeycomb blinds have a raised pile that catches the light nicely. In dressing rooms, bedrooms or media spaces, blackout fabrics usually sit naturally with this look.
Types that suit it: roller blinds, blackout blinds, honeycomb blinds.
Pinch pleat curtains
Delgado
The rich mottled fabric and jewel-toned styling in the photos give it a decorative, statement feel.
Blinds
Fabien
The metallic-flecked, crushed texture and dust-cream colour give a glamorous, jewel-box feel, especially against dark walls and floors as shown
Blackout curtains
Aldous
The tonal depth and dramatic scale of the pattern suit a more theatrical, jewel-toned scheme
Blackout curtains
Blakeney
Deep charcoal tone and soft brushed finish give a slightly dressed-up, moody feel
Blinds
Cassis
The gold-toned motif against a dark ebony ground gives a touch of drama and sheen
Venetian blinds
Elderberry Metal Venetian Venetian Blinds
The deep aubergine-purple tone reads as a rich, statement colour rather than a neutral.
Roller blinds
Exotic Roller Blinds
The deep teal tone and jacquard-like texture give it a rich, dressed-up feel
Blackout blinds
Harlequin
The plush, velvet-look texture and jewel-toned green and rust colourways feel rich and tactile
Blinds
Jasmine
The deep teal ground and dense, rich pattern give the fabric a dramatic, statement feel
Pinch pleat curtains
Mayfair
The crisp graphic pattern and tailored pleats give it a designer, put-together feel
Perfect fit blinds
Compendium
The Damson-toned colourway shown has a rich, jewel-like depth against darker furnishings.
Room by room
Getting the luxe look in each room
Living room
In a living room, floor-length curtains usually carry this look best. Try a pinch pleat in a rich plain or subtle pattern such as Elara or Edith, and let the fabric do the work. If you want more privacy or light control, a blind in the reveal with curtains outside it is a common combination.
Bedroom
Bedrooms suit the softer side of glamour: velvet-look curtains, blackout linings and deeper shades such as emerald, damson or charcoal. Elara and Blakeney both fit that mood. If you prefer a neater window, a blackout blind with a plush or lightly lustrous finish keeps the room restful but still dressed.
Dining room
A dining room can take a little more drama than other spaces, so richer pattern and sheen tend to sit well here. Oracle or Presley-style curtain looks work nicely if the rest of the room is fairly controlled. If space is tighter, a darker roller or Roman-style look can give depth without using extra width.
Hallway
For a hallway or stair window, keep the finish smart and deliberate rather than bulky. A neat blind in a richer colour, or shutters for a cleaner architectural line, usually works better than heavy curtains in a narrow space. Motorised operation can also make sense for higher windows; ask your advisor what suits the opening.
Bathroom
In bathrooms, the glamorous part usually comes from colour and finish rather than thick, plush fabric. A wipeable roller in a deep tone or shutters in a waterproof material are the practical options. Real wood is best kept out of bathrooms, so your advisor will guide you towards more suitable materials.
Dressing room
If you have a dressing room, this is the place for moodier tones, soft texture and a slightly more theatrical window. Foxby or Harlequin-style blind looks can work well, especially where floor-length curtains would get in the way. A tailored curtain can still be lovely if there is room for it to stack back properly.
Luxe and glamorous: questions people ask
What window treatments suit a luxe and glamorous interior best?
Usually the best fit is something with depth and finish: velvet-look curtains, blackout fabrics, richer colours, subtle sheen and more tailored headings such as pinch pleat. For blinds, textured rollers, blackout blinds and softer honeycomb styles tend to suit the look well. Shutters can also work if you want a cleaner, more architectural kind of glamour.
Are curtains or blinds better for a glamorous look?
Curtains usually give the fullest version of the look because they add softness, weight and a more formal outline. Blinds can still work very well, particularly in bedrooms, bathrooms or smaller rooms where a cleaner line is more practical. Many homes use both: a blind in the reveal and curtains outside it is a common arrangement.
Which colours work best for luxe window dressings?
Deeper, richer shades usually sit most naturally with this style: emerald, damson, charcoal, deep teal, aubergine and smoky grey all work well. A little sheen or tonal variation helps too, because it stops dark colours looking flat. Seeing samples in your own room matters here, as richer fabrics can change quite a bit through the day.
Do shutters work in a glamorous room, or are they too plain?
They can work well, but in a different way to curtains. Shutters bring structure and a neater, more architectural finish, so they suit glamorous rooms that already have enough richness in the walls, flooring or furniture. Full height or tier-on-tier styles are usually the most natural fit. In bathrooms, waterproof shutter materials are often the practical choice.
Is blackout a good idea for this style?
Yes, quite often. Blackout fabrics and linings tend to suit luxe schemes because they give more substance and a fuller, more finished drape or blind. They are especially useful in bedrooms and media rooms, but they can also help a sitting room feel more polished. Your advisor can show the difference between standard and blackout options at home.
How do I stop a glamorous window scheme looking overdone?
The usual answer is to choose one main feature and keep the rest controlled. That might mean a rich plain velvet-look curtain, or a textured blind in a deep colour, rather than strong pattern on every surface. Made-to-measure also helps, because the scale, drop and fit are worked out for your exact windows rather than guessed.
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