Wow me with your lovely curtains

[hawleybits]

I want some curtains after about 5 years of minimalist Venetian blinds in the sitting room. I've got new, linen roller blinds and a neutral pallet so I could go mad but all I can see are florals and tartans.
If you love your curtains, could you show me, please?

Sorry, I meant a neutral palette

These were mine. I loved them but sadly they didn't match my windows or new colour scheme when I moved so I had to get rid of them. Not sure where they came from though. Although I have seen them advertised in one of those catalogue things that come in the post.

Mine are in this, love them.

These are my bedroom ones. Rest of house has blinds

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0512/7405/5863/products/LinearStemmWhaleRMCCFINALForrEmail900x.jpg?v=1627996688

Thanks, everyone. I am so indecisive at the best of times and it does help to get some inspiration.
@HopingForMyRainbowBaby looks like a tricky window to fit curtains.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09DRPPNMR/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A2E0WU3XSTL00B&th=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

I'm drawn to these although they're very inexpensive and that always worries me!

@hawleybits - I love those!

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I'm drawn to these although they're very inexpensive and that always worries me!

They are good! I would not worry about them being inexpensive because shops etc often like a clear out to bring in new stock. John Lewis have lovely curtains, some on sale now. Enjoy!

I like them OP, it's a nice touch to have that outline print on the lining. I googled Catherine Lansfield curtains and they sell them on the Next website. Only one review for your pair...

Review rating - 5 out of 5.
Curtains are quite thin material but for the price couldn't expect anything else. Nice & bright. Hang really well & are lined.

Hope that helps. Maybe you can find other reviews elsewhere?

Or could you have them as summer curtains and get heavier ones for winter?

I always look at a local page for inspiration - curtains in mansfield- bracton interiors. They have lots of pics. I've had a few pairs from them as well

If you know what width and drop you need, my mother has just done an amazing job kitting out a house with curtains from eBay. Properly made, lined, pencil pleat ones for a fraction of the price they'd be new.

I have patterned carpets or rugs so I am looking for plain curtains, preferably with a texture.

I am proud to have made these myself. But I think the pelmet should have been deeper. Looks a little skimpy.

Mine aren't dissimilar to greygreygreys. Linen type fabric at £27 per meter. Three widths per curtain and interlined. I think in total there were 44 metres of fabric. Including new poles a shade under £4000. Could easily have spent much more

RosesAndHellebores £4K? On one set of curtains? Grief! I do recognise that you get what you pay for and curtains are no exception - nothing worse than a cheap-looking pair of curtains but I will be aiming to spend significantly less

Greygreygrey yours are fab and I am almost inspired to give it a go.

Undertheoldlindentree thanks for the research. I did look on the website but there didn't seem to be much to look at there, although there are lots of Catherine Lansfield curtains on Amazon. I can definitely do the summer/winter swap, that's a good idea.

The materials cost me £1295 total. Plus a weekend of my time. That includes:
Curtain fabric
Piping
Lining fabric
Inner lining (cotton bump)
Thread
Velcro (to keep the pelmet up)
Curtain hooks
Curtain tape

I’m really pleased with the piping, easy to do and a nice detail. I’d like to get a custom made iron curtain rail and chuck the pelmet. I’d also like to change the paint colour of the walls. What I have is too dark and with a greenish undertone.

@hawleybits two sets - it's a double.aspect room and included two state-of-the-art the art poles.

As someone who never buys fabric, I hadn't considered the cost but apparently, it's a major investment. We have a huge fabric warehouse near us and as I'm off work all next week, I might pop in and see if anything takes my fancy.

I have these from John Lewis in my bedroom and I adore them. They’re the most lovely curtains I’ve ever owned and so much better in real life than the photo. They’re statement curtains and I have quite a big window in my bedroom and they have real impact.

www.johnlewis.com/mm-linen-arlette-velvet-pair-lined-eyelet-curtains-multi/p5548284

AchillesLastStand, oh my!! They're like a beautiful watercolour painting.

@Greygreygrey

I am proud to have made these myself. But I think the pelmet should have been deeper. Looks a little skimpy.

They look absolutely stunning!

I have bought my last set on eBay. There’s always someone selling really good quality lined curtains for about half price or lower.