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When quoting for curtains we will ask you some or all of the following measurements/specifications. Please give us all measurements in centimetres. Track or Pole: Firstly, please let us know what you will be mounting the curtains onto. The heading required for your curtains will vary depending on if you have a track or a pole. For a track we...

When quoting for a track we will ask you some or all of the following measurements/specifications. Please give us all measurements in centimetres. Track width: The first thing you will need to establish is how long you need your track to be. We recommend having the tracks extended around 15cm past the edge of your window recess. Hand Drawn vs...

Blackout curtains are lifesavers. If you work at night, they allow you to sleep through the day without having your sleep disrupted by the glare of the sun. They have been used since World War II in Britain to hide house lights from Nazi planes. Now, this type of curtain continues to live on and bring convenience to every household...

Blackout curtains have become an integral part of any home. Their ability to effectively block out light allows for a restful sleep and a cosy vibe. Additionally, this type of curtain can block out a significant percentage of noise coming from the outside. You can find a wide range of fabrics, colours, and prints today. It is important to note...

When it comes to decorating your home, one of the choices you'll have to make is whether to install blackout curtains or blinds. While both essentially have the same purpose, which is to stop light from entering your home, they are made for different requirements and different people. If you’re having a hard time figuring out which one is for...

Are you looking to purchase curtains for your bedroom? Do you want to install curtains in your studio room to block out unnecessary lighting? Blackout curtains can do the job for you! Not only do they do well in keeping light out, but they also look stunning at the same time. That said, know that blackout curtains come in a...

The working world today looks vastly different from how it was just two decades ago. Long hours and stresses at work often keep people up at night, and insomnia is actually a leading health concern among UK adults. In addition, the rise of networks and round-the-clock connectivity has given rise to different work situations, like night shifts, flexible working hours...

If you own curtains, you know that sourcing them can be quite the project. You might have shopped around for designs, purchased the perfect curtains, and had them installed. However, window care does not end with choosing a set of drapes. You need to have a maintenance schedule for your curtains. If you don’t, you’ll end up with faded, dirty...

While you can divide your large rooms in many ways, perhaps the most affordable way to go about it is by installing curtains. Thanks to their flexibility, you can have them installed in a myriad of ways to get you the private spaces you want. That said, the key to success when it comes to using curtains to divide a...

When you're looking for curtains to adorn your home with, you might be putting style and design on top of the "important things my curtain should have" list. However, if there is one thing you should put even higher than any of those, it is that you should purchase fire-retardant or fire-resistant curtains. Why? Well, the name speaks for itself...