Dressing your windows is an incredibly important aspect to the interior of your home. Not just for aesthetics but also for practicality. Curtains help prevent heat from escaping and provide privacy for your home during the evenings.
Windows are a focal point to many of the rooms in the home as they bring in stunning, natural light. Having the right window dressing has the power to completely transform the look of the room.
While ready-made curtains provide a more cost-effective solution to window dressing, made-to-measure curtains have benefits that far outweigh any of the cost savings.
Precise Measurements for a Perfect Fit
Very rarely are windows a standard size, yet pre-made curtains are bulk manufactured in all the same proportions. You may be lucky in a new build home to find your windows are considered a standard size; however, most windows will not accommodate these packet curtains.
By choosing a tailor-made set of curtains you are not only choosing beautifully designed curtains but ones that will fit your window or door exquisitely. Don’t compromise on the aesthetic of your home with curtains that hang slightly too low or bunch too much at the sides. Ready-made curtains can be altered to fit your windows, however, the cost of the alterations can be significant due to the amount of work involved.
Made-to-measure curtains will fit your exact requirements and can be made completely bespoke should you wish to have more dramatic floor to ceiling curtains, there are no set parameters with made-to-measure.
Personalise your Interior
There is a large array of fabrics, patterns, textures and materials available for made-to-measure curtains. Allowing you to create the perfect look for your home interior. Make a statement with bright, bold colours and patterns or simply blend your curtains seamlessly into the backdrop of your room.
Give yourself the ultimate design freedom with the personalisation of made-to-measure. Curtains can be styled to suit traditional décor, for example in farmhouses and cottages with heavier fabrics and pleated headings. For more modern interiors you may wish to use light and airy fabrics, complemented with a sheer drape to add privacy – particularly if you have large windows in city areas.
This aspect of personalisation just isn’t possible with ready-made curtains. Not only are you not bound by style considerations you’re also not limited to cheaper, mass-produced fabrics. Instead with made to measure the fabric selection you choose from is far higher quality, gifting you the desired look of elegance in your home.
Long-term Value
One of the main reason’s homeowners are discouraged to purchase made to measure curtains is the price, however, it is important to remember that when it comes to home interiors when you invest in quality what you get is long-term value.
That cannot always be said for pre-made curtains as these are mass-produced, compared with the individual craftmanship required for made to measure. This level of detail and precision gives you the quality and longevity that ready-made cannot match. They will far surpass the lifespan of pre-made curtains, giving you much better value for money.
Individual Accessories & Finishes
Made to measure curtains give you the flexibility to choose between a variety of headings. This refers to the manner in which the curtain is hung from the pole. The style of heading can completely transform the overall aesthetic of your curtains, from double pinch pleats, eyelets, pencil pleat, to tab top and wave + more!
These heading options simply are not available with ready-made curtains due to the intricacy of the design which isn’t suitable for mass production.
Made to measure curtains also give you the choice between different trimmings, tiebacks, valances or curtain swags, as just a few examples of the finishing touches to enhance your bespoke curtains. It can be a challenge to find complementing accessories for pre-made curtains but with made to measure you can even have these made with matching colours or fabric – including scatter cushions for your bed or sofa!
If you’d love to have bespoke, made to measure curtains for your home, Chosen Curtains help. We offer a completely free measuring and design service which will help ensure you find the best way to get your room looking exactly how you like, with perfectly fitting curtains.
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