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WINDOW COLOUR TRENDS
Nature’s a key theme in interiors, so foliage of
every type is blossoming in curtain fabric designs.
Naturally, green’s a key colour choice.
Jo Cassabois, owner of bespoke curtain and blind
experts Pret A Vivre, says green brings spring into
the home. “Opt for the soft yellowy greens to lift and
reﬂect light, with aqua greens and duck egg blues.
Alternatively, grey is a wonderful springboard colour,
which is chic without being overpowering. It can
be used for a whole curtain, or as a border, trim,
or for accessories, and works well with aubergine,
maroon, pistachio greens, duck egg blues, as well
as orange and yellow.”
WINNING WINDOW TIPS
When styling a window it’s essential to consider its
shape, size, position and aspect, Moore says.
“The treatment you choose should suit the
proportions and design of the window - so stand
back and study your window closely so you’re
sure the treatment you want will ﬁt and be practical
before you go out and shop.”
Designer Karen Howes, founder of THis Designs, CURTAIN UP David Adeane, co-founder of The Natural
reveals her insider secrets for well-dressed windows. Goodwin says tailored curtain headings, such as Curtain Company, which only uses eco-friendly
“Be aware of what you are framing! Curtains draw deep pencil pleats, are an excellent way to set off natural fabrics, believes that tie-top sheer
your eye to the window so if the view outside isn’t luxurious plain silks and velvet fabrics, but keep to curtains will be popular as the weather and light
pretty, think about disguising it by having sheer eyelet headings to show off patterned fabrics. improves.
fabric curtains, like voiles, to allow light in but screen “To add depth to a window, hang plain curtains and “These have a chic, airy contemporary feel,
out the landscape,” she says. “The golden rule is Roman blinds in a patterned or soft textured fabric, will enhance natural light and, later in the
‘keep curtains simple but beautifully made, and or just hang dress curtains – that sit on each side of summer, soften glare.”
always ﬂoor length - never window sill length.” the window but don’t close.” Its range of Belgian linen sheers start from
She suggests opting for expensive fabrics, but in Stores such as John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and £240 a pair in a choice of four colours.
smaller quantities - such as in a broad trim along the Next offer an excellent selection of ready-made If the budget’s tight, Dunelm Mill could come to
bottom of the curtain. Then use the same material curtains. the rescue. It has more than 400 fabrics in its
used for cushion covers so the scheme ties together. Keep an eye out for Sainsbury’s new ready-made range, and offers made-to-measure fully-lined
“We use Roman blinds a lot but give them more curtains (£19.99 to £49.99) and curtain poles, curtains right through to Roman blinds and
interest by embellishing them with bronze or chrome which will soon be available in selected stores. matching cushions. Make up charges start from
studs across the top, contrast fabrics down the sides If heavy curtains aren’t your bag, you could be right £15 per width of fabric, so a set of curtains
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and along the bottom.” on trend for spring. could cost around £50.
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