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 )

Thanks ropsley nearest johnlewis is about 3.5 h away so I can't easily poo in. But I have dunelm literally behind my house

Pop, i mean pop

www.johnlewis.com/alexa-curtain-aqua/p2045541

This is the material I have. It doesn't look much online but my curtains look amazing.

Anthropologie make lovely curtains if you’re looking for something light / wafty.

Curtains really aren’t difficult to make. All you need is space and patience and then you can choose any fabric you like and save loads of money. I hired a space in a sewing cafe for a couple of hours because I CBA to clear the space at home and fend off children.

Ropsley
Would you be willing to post a photo?

I would, except we are in Italy. They are really well made, I chose eyelets for the top and they hang beautifully. The material really does look stunning and I've had loads of compliments about them.

Sigh. Oh Anthropologie. Such pretty things.

Sadly DH objects to all curtains I show him from there.

What about these?

Not wafty, but not to chintzy either.

Thanks Saucy but nothing retro.

I almost like these
www.next.co.uk/g262358s13#161380

Just not very excited about them

If i was to attend making my own , do curtains really need lining? It seems to complicate things

Attempt!
Blipping phone

Don’t Dunelm offer a curtain making service? Or have I dreamt that? I’m sure I saw it Instore when I last got curtains

Dunelm made me some curtains and the finish was awful.

Not everyone's thing but have you looked at the used ones on eBay? I find it a really good starting point if I'm not sure exactly what I want given there's such a variety and you can search by colour, size etc.

You don't need to line curtains unless you have a bright street light outside or something.
Independent shops have wonderful ranges, you could go and get ideas if it's too dear to shop.
Also independent shops often have someone who can advise on style and offer suggestions if you know what you are after.

Have them made. Pick your the fabric you want first, then you can decide what style you want to. There are places everywhere that do this

Make them. Easy if you can sew in a straight line and SOOOOO much cheaper.

Have you tried Ikea? What about these?

Or these - maybe with tie backs in something like lilac?

This website didn’t work yesterday but it seems ok today
[]www.remnantkings.co.uk/shop/voyage/voyage-partridges-winter/]]
You can order samples then give your measurements to order made to measure.
I’ve used the shop but not shopped online from them but they seem to have a huge online range.

www.remnantkings.co.uk
Try again

Wooden shutters I went for. I hate curtains and can never find any I like

I have just bought these from B&Q

www.diy.com/departments/araxa-duck-egg-taupe-leaves-jacquard-woven-eyelet-lined-curtains-w167-cm-l183-cm/242546_BQ.prd

They look much nicer in real life!!