To feel like there are no nice curtains!

[mummypleeeaaaasseeee]

Posting here for traffic really.
I need help finiding curtains for my bedroom, needs to go with light duckegg dresser , pale grey walls, gold accents (and cream carpet).
I don't want all one colour and definitely not velvet. I don't mind floral but not "old lady" floral if that makes sense.
I have looked in john lewis, next, dunelm, laura ashley.... where else should i look?
Or what colours would you look for?
I'm beginning to feel like what i want doesn't exist! (And I can't even clearly explain what I want )

[Inthepast123]

I have lovely dark duck egg ones. Go to small independent shop. They will have nicer ones. We went to one in london.

[ILoveDolly]

You might have to get them made because that way there will be a proper choice

[tealandteal]

We got ours online - curtains 2 go. My mum got some from here as well as she had a very small but wide window and could have them made to fit. In your case I would get a wide bold stripe something like cream, duck egg and navy

[catscatscats20]

Have you tried looking on curtains 247, they have a wide range. There online but send samples of fabric so you can make sure there the right feel and colour before buying.

[DanHumphreyIsA]

Check 'curtains curtains curtains', they have all sorts of styles.
Also look on ebay, I found some which have a grey/taupey top, and the rest is cream.

[Bunglebongle]

These? www.johnlewis.com/morris-co-strawberry-thief-lined-pencil-pleat-curtains/p2513573?colour=Duck%20Egg

[Heebejeebees]

Try ZaraHome

[HidingBehindTheWallpaper]

I know what you mean.
I wanted plain grey. No pattern, no flecks, no pattern in the fabric. It was nearly impossible.

[Heebejeebees]

These may work... www.marksandspencer.com/floral-toile-print-pencil-pleat-curtain/p/p60113338?image=MS_05_T47_5651_EM_X_EC_0&color=DUCKEGG&prevPage=plp&pdpredirect

[happystrummer]

www.britishmadeinteriors.com/curtains

I just bought some made to measures here in Orla Kiely fabric. Came today and were lovely. Lots of choice of fabrics

[WeeM]

I don't even really have any solutions for you but I do have sympathy! I spent months trying to find curtains!! Getting them made was just working out too expensive but finally I got a pair of ready mades in John Lewis. If getting them made is within your budget I'd def do that as the choice of fabric is endless-for 90x90s I was looking at at least £350 a pair.
The app Houzz is worth a look for ideas for colours etc.

[enceladus]

In the past I have bought from some french sites online who imho tend to have a wider variety of colours, for homeware and soft furnishings.I however have a stupid ass bay window, that I can't get curtains for anywhere, going to have to pay for them to be made.

[MrsTerryPratchett]

Make your own. It's pretty easy!

[Agustarella]

www.plumbscurtains.co.uk

I bought some curtain fabric in a £1 per metre sale from Plumbs and it was thick and gorgeous quality and came in some lovely greens. This was a few years ago, but I remember they had some great stuff if you look beyond the fugly home page. I was really happy with the quality and service.

[Agustarella]

Dunelm is horrible quality IMO, I like Laura Ashley but it's quite a distinctive look which might be too trad or chintzy or whatever for some people.

[ZaraW]

I get my curtains from Habitat they are in linen or cotton and are reasonably priced and the quality is v good.

[GinUser]

www.linenfabrics.co.uk
Ada and Ina have some lovely linen fabrics and will make bespoke curtains. I have the linen bedclothes, bliss.

[flumpybear]

I had a similar problem finding curtains I like too - Next had some I liked in the end

[Idrinkandiknowstuff]

Another vote for www.curtainscurtainscurtains.co.uk/

[NemoRocksMyWorld]

Making your own is honestly really easy! Then you can choose any fabric you like!

[mummypleeeaaaasseeee]

Thanks everyone!
I will have a proper look at these suggestions.
I'm intrigued by the french websites, any particular ones?

Should have said I don't want to spend a fortune as in the past I have changed curtains yearly (although if i can find ones I actually like i might not) so was hoping to find ready made ones.
I have thought of making them but seems a bit daunting, I haven't done any sewing for about 15 years !

[mummypleeeaaaasseeee]

Thanks bungle
I have seen these, but pattern is a bit too busy for me.
I want floral but sort of light and breezy.
Have posted a few photos of fabric i saw at dunelm. If it wouldn't cost a fortune to have them made I would get one of these.
Anyone seen any ready made ones that look similar?

[Ropsleybunny]

My bedroom is similar and I got my curtains from John Lewis. Did you go in OP and really take your time? It took me ages to find the right material but I am really pleased with the results. I had them made by John Lewis and the finish is excellent.

[Ropsleybunny]

I previously had some curtains made by Dunelm and I was extremely disappointed with them. They didn't hang right at all.

[mummypleeeaaaasseeee]

Or good tutorial on how to make your own. I would want eyelet. But the lining?