Bespoke Soft Furnishings
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Curtain Heading Types:
PENCIL PLEAT - For a more relaxed look you may choose pencil pleat and cottage pleat headings. These are both created with special tape that is sewn in and drawn to gather. The folds in the curtain are irregular and suited to a more relaxed informal look.
WAVE CURTAINS - are mainly made using sheer fabric for very modern interiors, they look super sharp and chic. A wave heading can be achieved with curtain tape or specially designed wave tracks.
BUTTERFLY PLEATS - these pleats are very popular along with euro pleats which are sewn together at the top rather than the centre. Both create a more uniformed fold in the curtain when open and drawn together which creates a more formal look.
Roman Blinds:
Roman blinds are a great alternative if you have a small window space. Blinds generally use less fabric so can be a cheaper alternative or a means to be able to use the very expensive fabric that you have set your heart on without breaking the bank.
There are different style roman blinds to chose from and trims and details can be added. The blinds are hand finished so there is very little stitching seen from the front and back of the blind. I always supply the safety
regulated blind profiles.
Roman blinds can be made from sheer fabric or can be interlined with either a premium lining or blackout lining. Styles include cascade blinds, austrian, bubble, pelmet blind, fringed blind, ruffled edge and many more…
Saving Energy:
We are all having to think hard about conserving energy with the rise of utility prices and environmental impacts
Curtains and blinds can play a big part in reducing warmth escaping through windows.
Here are some ideas and tips that could help save you money on your energy bills.
Interlining:
Sandwiched between the main fabric and the lining is a fluffy fabric called interlining or bump as its often referred to. This can dramatically cut down the draught caused by original frames and noise pollution on busy streets in London.
It also makes the flimsiest of fabrics look luxurious and thick.
Thermal and blackout lining:
For only a few extra pounds you can add one of these linings which can help with draughts and light pollution. Note that the blackout lining is actually white and not black but blocks the light with a latex coating.
Door curtains:
I know from my own experience that doors let in a great deal of cold air in the winter so not only do draught excluders help but gorgeous heavy door curtains are a fabulous addition for the home. For me they look incredibly decadent and cosy especially in a velvet or heavy tapestry damask fabric. I can also source Portiere rods so when the door swings open as does the curtain too.