Curtains

Made to measure curtains are the perfect way to decorate and shade your home and have long been one of the most popular shading options for homes in the UK due to their stylish look, luxury feel and high levels of versatility.

To order your new curtains online from DotcomBlinds, all you need to do is choose your fabric, header and lining, enter your measurements and sit back and relax as we’ll make your bespoke curtains and deliver them directly to your door.

Made to Measure Curtains

Available in an exciting array of fabrics, colours, patterns and curtain lining options, we just know you will find the perfect curtain for your home in our range. What’s more our curtain fabrics exactly match the fabrics you can find in our Roman Blind range, so you have more opportunities to continue a coherent décor theme through your home.

What’s more our curtains come with a one-year warranty which is an indicator of our confidence in the quality of the product we sell. Adding to your peace of mind, we also offer a Right Size Guarantee, which allows you to send back one pair of curtains if you get the size wrong, and we’ll remake it to the correct size. We recommend reading the terms and conditions before purchasing the Right Size Guarantee.

Buying curtains online is the most straight forward way to buy made to order curtains. Browse our website and order free curtain fabric samples to see the fabric in person and to get a feel for the colours and patterns. Once you’ve chosen the fabric you’re almost ready to order your new curtains online!

Measuring, Fitting & Installing Your Curtains

Measuring for new curtains is a simple job. If you have a curtain pole or track, just measure the width, excluding the finials. If you have not got a track or pole, measure the width of the window space and then add 30cm to the width to ensure there are 15cm either side of the window. For the drop measurement, you’ll want the curtain to end 1.5cm above the floor, 15cm below the windowsill or 2-3cm above a radiator or 1.5cm above a windowsill.

If you have more questions about measuring for curtains, please consult our curtain measuring guide here.

Every pair of curtains will come with instructions to help you prepare them for the window, such as gathering the pleat, however it is incredibly simple and no different in method to any other way of fitting curtains.

Curtain Headers

As well as a choice in fabric, you’ll also have a choice of headers for your new made to measure curtains. A curtain’s header is the top part of the curtain is partly dictated by the type of pole or track you have, and by your taste in curtain headers.

Currently we have three different header options available to select from when ordering your curtains online.

-Eyelet Curtains

Eyelet curtains are probably one of the easiest ways to hang a curtain. The curtain will come with metal eyelets (in either gold, silver, gun metal or antique brass) in the header and you simply feed them over your curtain pole. Remember to trap the last one between the finial and the bracket to hold the curtain in place when drawn.

-Pencil Pleat Curtains

Pencil pleat curtains have nicely uniformed pleats equally spaced along the top of the curtain. This is suited to curtain tracks predominantly, but you can use this on poles with attachment loops attached to the rings. When your blind arrives it will be flat and you will need to form the pleats yourself. This is done by pulling the cord at the back, but you will need to follow the instructions that come with the curtain as we will not be able to fix the curtain if the cord snaps.

-Double Pinch Pleat Curtains

A double pinch pleat curtain is a header type that is similar to the pencil pleat, but the fabric is gathered in a pinch at equal spaces along the header. Again this is formed through pulling a cord, and so it is imperative that you follow the instructions as we will not be able to fix it if the cord snaps or is pulled through the fabric.

Lining Options

We’re all about giving you choice, and with made to measure curtains you can choose almost every detail. Once you’ve picked your header, you will be able to make a choice of what lining your new curtains will have. This allows you to ensure that your curtain will be well suited for whatever space in your home you will install them in.

When ordering curtains online from DotcomBlinds, you will have the choice between two different lining options:

-Dimout Curtain Lining

A dimout curtain lining means that light will be able to pass through the fabric, but piercing beams of light are diffused. Your room won’t be in total darkness with this lining, but light levels will be reduced. This curtain lining is ideal for those who want to perhaps prevent glare on TV or computer screens during the day, but not cast the room into a night-like darkness.

-Blackout Curtain Lining

A blackout curtain lining will block all light from passing through the curtain, casting the room into darkness. This lining is perfect for bedrooms and areas where it is imperative to stop light. Naturally, light may still pass around the edges of the curtain, and this is to be expected.

Find Matching Roman Blinds

If you’d like to accessorise your new made to measure curtain, by pairing it with a blind, we have a whole selection of Roman Blinds made from the same fabrics we use when making our curtains, allowing you to find a matching shade to create a sense of decorative cohesion or use create some contrast by using another one of our high-end fabrics. The ability to pair your new curtains with a roman blind allows you to diversify your window decorations whilst maintaining a strong theme throughout each room, or perhaps for windows where curtains aren’t applicable. Browse our Roman Blinds here.

Five Star Quality, Five Star Service

At DotcomBlinds, we have an unwavering commitment to ensuring that each and every made to measure curtain we provide to our customers is made to the absolute highest possible quality - But you don’t have to just take our word for it, as we have an ever growing list of 5 star reviews from happy customers who have trusted DotcomBlinds to make their made to measure curtains and shades over the years.

We don’t just pride ourselves on the 5 star quality products that we provide, but also the 5 star customer service that every single one of our customers gets to experience when shopping for made to measure curtains, with our fantastic team of shading experts being on hand to answer questions, help place orders over the phone and provide the high level customer service you deserve whilst you’re on your curtain buying adventure!

FREE Fabric Samples

Before buying a new set of curtains or made to measure blinds, we recommend that you place an order for some FREE fabric samples to see how the fabric of your new curtain will look and feel up close before placing your order online.

With your FREE samples, you’ll be able to easily colour match your new custom sized curtains to the room’s furniture, investigate it’s light filtering properties and ensure that your new curtain will do what you want it to. We find ordering three to five different samples is an ideal option as you can have see different options in the comfort of your own home without becoming overwhelmed with choices! Of course, all samples are free so if you want to order more then please do.