curtains or blinds??

5 years ago

How do you decide whether to use curtains or blinds? I am really struggling how to choose curtains or blinds and once I've decided that, how do I choose the colour? I don't like heavily patterned material and I think I want something quite light.
I've had a couple of bits of fabric but they're so small I can't guage if they'll work.
Has anyone got any tips?!

The photos are of the living room and I need curtains or blinds for both ends of the room.

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Sonia

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

The shorter window would look better with Roman blinds as there is a radiator below, and curtains would be nice on the patio doors. Your room is lovely!

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Nic Sharks
5 years ago
A nice outside the window roman blind on the window, maybe 2 lighter colours e.g. white & of white stripe or creams or greys light then a lighter colour in that family of colours. I would pair that with curtains for the double doors in 1 of the colours. Just some thought xx good luck
Jules Mc
5 years ago
Are any of your fabric swatches the same colour as your walls? Given that you've got a lovely colour scheme already and you want something light I would keep fabric choice as close to the wall colour as possible. I was also thinking Roman blind for the front and pencil pleat curtains for the sliding doors.
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Juliet Docherty
5 years ago
Your room is lovely and pretty neutral apart from the accent colour, pink. In the future, that accent colour could change to virtually anything so I would always opt for quiet, neutral curtains and blinds. I have only ever had linen, or softer fabric that looks like linen but hangs well.
jbtanyderi
5 years ago
Paint the window frames to match the wall: they’re too intrusive. Roman shades in a light neutral would look good.
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Sara Slade Interiors
5 years ago
As you want to keep the room nice and light I would try to pick a fabric a couple of shades lighter than your walls. If you don't like a lot of pattern that perhaps keep it plain or maybe a stripe to break up the space on the walls. I would go for a roman blind on the small window to avoid it looking overcrowded and long curtains for the patio doors.
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Pfeiffer Design
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Hi Helen,

Here's some visual ideas of neutral curtains and blinds for you:-

Elegant extension

Room for reading

Hope they help. We are running a promotion of 15% off soft furnishings this Summer for those that quote: PFDSummer2018. Contact us for details
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The Blind Shop
5 years ago
Hi Helen, feel free to order fabric samples from us. Our samples are a decent size so you can get a good feel of how they will look. With windows like yours, you may wish to go for sunscreen roller blinds which provide shade but without blocking all the light and view. With your decor, you might like to go for a neutral beige or grey.

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