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 )

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Try ZaraHome

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

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

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

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.

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.

Make your own. It's pretty easy!

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.

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.

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

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

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

Another vote for www.curtainscurtainscurtains.co.uk/

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

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 !

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?

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.

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

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