Buying guide
How to choose made-to-measure curtains
Made-to-measure curtains come down to four choices: the heading, the lining, what they hang from and how long they are. Here’s what to think about for each.
Choose your heading
The heading is the top of the curtain, and it sets the whole look. Wave curtains fall in even, modern S-shaped folds. Pinch pleat curtains have stitched-in pleats for a tailored, formal finish. Pencil pleat curtains are the classic, versatile choice, and eyelet curtains thread onto a pole for a relaxed, contemporary feel.
Pick the right lining
Every curtain we make is lined. A standard lining protects the fabric and gives a neat finish from outside. Blackout lining is ideal for bedrooms and nurseries, and thermal lining helps keep heat in on cold nights, which makes a real difference in older homes with draughty windows.
Tracks, poles and pelmets
Wave curtains need a dedicated wave track, eyelets need a pole, and pinch and pencil pleat work on either. For bay windows we fit a track bent to the exact shape of the bay, and a pelmet above it hides the track for a beautifully finished window. We supply and fit all of it.
Length and fullness
Floor-length curtains look the most elegant and make a window feel taller. Sill length, or just below, suits windows above radiators or deep sills. Fullness is how much fabric is used compared with the width of the window: more fullness gives deeper, richer folds. We’ll recommend the right length and fullness when we measure.
Measured, made and fitted for you
At your free home visit we bring a selection of fabrics, measure every window and quote on the day. Curtains and pelmets are usually ready to fit around three weeks later. To see the full range, visit our Burscough showroom, where we have hundreds of curtain fabrics on display.
