Made-to-Measure Curtains with Patterns and Colours: Personalise Without Compromise
Personalising a made-to-measure curtain goes beyond size. You also choose the colour, the pattern, the fabric and the finish, so the curtain matches your interior instead of you adapting to an existing model.
This guide reviews every choice, from colour to fabric, and explains how to combine them for a coherent result.
Personalising a curtain is more than size
Made-to-measure starts with exact dimensions, but does not stop there. Four decisions shape the final result: colour, pattern, material and heading finish. Combined well, they turn a simple curtain into a decorative element in its own right. Kurtens is also expanding its range with new fabrics, weights, patterns and colours to open up these possibilities.
Choosing the colour
Colour sets the tone. Neutral shades, beige, grey, off-white, suit every style and bring a discreet elegance. Bolder colours, blue, green, burgundy, add character, as long as they echo an element already present in the room. Think about light too: a light colour makes the space feel larger, a dark colour creates a more intimate atmosphere. Our article which curtain colour to choose and the colour guide detail how to match them.
Choosing the pattern
A curtain can be plain or printed. Plain is the most versatile and showcases the fabric and the drape. A pattern, floral, geometric or striped, adds depth: it works well when the room is fairly understated, and stays more discreet when the decor is already busy. Vertical stripes visually stretch the height, an asset on small windows.
Choosing the fabric
The material decides the look and the feel. Linen gives a natural drape and a relaxed feel, velvet adds depth and a soft touch, cotton stays simple and easy to live with. Weight matters too: a heavy fabric hangs straight and dresses richly, a light fabric stays fluid. The choice of fabric also affects upkeep and the amount of light let through.
Finish and dimensions
The curtain heading completes the style: eyelets for a modern look, pencil pleat for a classic gather, and other options depending on the support. The fixings guide compares the systems. And it all starts with exact dimensions: made to measure, the curtain hugs your window with no alteration.
Bringing it all together
Coherence makes the difference. Coordinate the curtain with an element in the room, a cushion, a piece of furniture, a rug, without matching everything to the same tone. A simple rule: one strong element at a time. If the pattern is bold, keep the colours understated; if the colour is bright, stick to a plain fabric. It is this balance that gives a polished rather than cluttered result.
Frequently asked questions
Can you choose the pattern and colour of a made-to-measure curtain?
Yes. Beyond dimensions, made-to-measure lets you choose the colour, the pattern, the fabric and the heading finish.
Which curtain colour should you choose?
Neutral shades for versatility, or a bold colour for character, echoing an element already present in the room.
Plain or patterned?
Plain is the most versatile. A pattern adds depth, especially in an understated room; it stays more discreet if the decor is already busy.
Which fabric for which look?
Linen for a natural drape, velvet for a soft touch, cotton for simplicity. The weight determines the drape, straight for a heavy fabric, fluid for a light one.
How do you match the curtain with the decor?
One strong element at a time. If the pattern is bold, keep the colours understated; if the colour is bright, stick to a plain fabric.
Do stripes change how the window is perceived?
Yes. Vertical stripes visually stretch the height, useful on low windows.
For a curtain matched to your interior, dimensions, fabric, colour and finish included, explore Kurtens made-to-measure curtains, with a range expanding to new fabrics, patterns and colours.
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