How to Choose the Right Curtains for Every Room in Your Home
February 2026
Choosing curtains might seem straightforward, but the right window dressing can completely transform a room. After more than twenty years of making bespoke curtains and blinds in Sleaford, we have seen first-hand how the wrong fabric or heading style can throw off an otherwise well-designed space. Here is what we have learned about getting it right the first time.
Living Room: Dress to Impress
The living room is where most people want to make a statement. Full-length curtains with a pinch pleat heading give a tailored, classic look that works with both traditional and modern interiors. If your ceilings are low, hang the pole higher than the window frame to draw the eye upward and create the illusion of height. Interlined curtains are worth the investment here — they hang better, block more light, and last significantly longer than unlined alternatives.
Bedroom: Comfort and Darkness
Light control is everything in the bedroom. A blackout lining behind your chosen fabric will block streetlight and early morning sun without limiting your fabric choice. Pencil pleat headings are a reliable option, though eyelet curtains offer a more relaxed, contemporary feel. For bedrooms with smaller windows, roman blinds are a neat alternative that keeps the space uncluttered while still providing full blackout when needed.
Kitchen and Bathroom: Keep It Practical
Moisture and cooking splashes mean you need fabrics that can handle a bit of wear. Roman blinds are ideal for kitchens because they sit flat against the window and stay well away from hobs and sinks. In bathrooms, look for fabrics with a moisture-resistant coating, or consider shutters as a complement to a fabric blind. Shorter curtain styles like cafe curtains can also work well in kitchens where you want privacy on the lower half of the window without blocking natural light.
Fabric Choice: The Detail That Makes the Difference
The fabric you choose matters more than the style. A heavy linen drapes differently from a cotton sateen, and both behave completely differently from a velvet. This is why we always bring fabric samples to your home — a swatch that looks perfect under showroom lighting can appear completely different in your living room at four in the afternoon. We work with suppliers like Jones Interiors, iLiv, and Bill Beaumont Textiles because their ranges offer genuine quality at every price point.
Spending an Evening In
Once you have your curtains sorted and the room feels just right, there is something satisfying about a proper evening at home. Some people settle into a box set, others prefer a good book. If you enjoy a bit of entertainment from the sofa, you might appreciate the best online live dealer casinos for a social, real-time experience without leaving the house. It is a surprisingly popular way to unwind after a long week.
Getting Professional Help
The biggest mistake we see is people ordering ready-made curtains without measuring properly. Even a centimetre off can result in curtains that puddle on the floor or leave a gap at the sill. A made-to-measure service removes the guesswork entirely. We handle everything from the initial home visit through to fitting, so you can be confident the end result will be exactly what you had in mind.
If you are thinking about new curtains, blinds, or soft furnishings for any room in your home, get in touch and we will arrange a free home consultation.
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