I would remove the curtain poles and install Roman blinds. If you bring them both to the top of the white border it will give a contemporary streamlined look.

Sorry that was meant to read bottom of the white border!

I’m very fond of curtains, but I agree - I think Roman blinds would give a more unified look.

Thank you, I hadnt considered roman blinds but that could work well. it wouldn't be a problem that the main window is quite wide - about 230cm? BTW the white border is actually a sloping ceiling,sorry its a poor photo.

Agree , roman blinds is the way to go . I have some nearly as wide as your big window and with the mechanisms available now ( l get mine from Terry’s Fabrics ) operating wide blinds is easy , although I would still consider a lighter weight for your fabric. I don’t think you need to go up the sloping ceiling . I didn’t with mine and they look fine .

PS. I would hang the blind at the same level as the old bit of white curtain rail .

Thanks Ali, do you buy made to measure blinds from Terrys or get the kit and make them yourself? The photos on Terrys show all the roman blinds sitting within the window recess so would their mechanisms work ouside the recess too?

You could try Blinds 2 Go - that’s where I got mine. They have measuring guides for different requirements. Look at the exact fitting guide for blinds outside recess - https://www.blinds-2go.co.uk/measuring.htm.

They have lots of fabric samples too 🙂. Pleased with mine - I went for faux silk and it was a fraction of the price my local blind company quoted.

Thank you, will take a look at both sites.