White Curtains

Kurtens white curtains come in white and off-white, across two ranges: blackout thermal & acoustic, and linen-look sheer. The first blocks light and insulates, the second filters it with a linen effect: you choose according to use. Made to measure, to the centimetre in width and height, with eyelet, pencil-pleat or rod-pocket heading. White enlarges and brightens a room. In the blackout version, it blocks the light while keeping a bright look on the inside.
Our two ranges of white curtains

White is also chosen by function. At Kurtens it comes in two ranges, each with a precise role:

  • Blackout thermal & acoustic: a dense off-white curtain that blocks the light, insulates from cold and heat and reduces noise.
  • Linen-look sheer: a white curtain with a natural linen look that filters the light without stopping it, to keep privacy during the day.

To compare the functions, discover our blackout thermal & acoustic range.

White or off-white: which shade to choose

From pure white to off-white, each shade changes the mood of a room.

  • White: bright and crisp, it enlarges and brightens, in the linen-look sheer range.
  • Off-white: a warm white slightly cream, softer than pure white and close to ivory and ecru, in the blackout thermal & acoustic range.

Off-white avoids the cold effect of pure white and pairs more easily with wood and natural tones.

How to pair a white curtain

The most popular pairings work very well: a white and beige scheme warms a room, a white and grey scheme sets a contemporary mood. White goes with almost everything, especially light wood and natural materials.

White enlarges a small room and brightens a dim space. Our colour guide details each pairing.

White, off-white, ivory or ecru: the shades

White comes in several close shades, each with its own mood.

  • Off-white, cream and ecru: the warmest, slightly creamy, they soften the light.
  • Ivory: a warm white with a hint of yellow, gentle and timeless.
  • Pure white and bright white: the crispest, they maximise brightness and a contemporary feel.

At Kurtens, white covers the bright, crisp tones in linen-look sheer, and off-white the warm, soft tones in the blackout version.

Standard sizes or made to measure

White curtains are available in standard sizes or made to measure, in width and height. To dress a large window, a double white curtain is often used, two panels meeting in the centre. Choose the heading to suit your rail, detailed in our heading guide: eyelets, pencil pleat, rod pocket or multifunction.

For dimensions, our measuring guide explains how to take measurements. Delivery is free and the Exact-Fit guarantee remakes the curtain in case of a measuring error.
White curtains

Frequently asked questions
How many shades of white does Kurtens offer?

White and off-white. White comes in linen-look sheer, off-white in blackout thermal & acoustic. Off-white, warmer, is close to ivory and ecru.

Is the white curtain blackout?

Yes. Off-white, in the blackout thermal & acoustic range, blocks the daylight and keeps a bright look inside. White, in linen-look sheer, filters the light.

Is there a white curtain in linen?

Yes, white in linen-look sheer has the look of natural linen and filters the light. For the linen fabric across all colours, see our linen curtains collection.

Which white for a living room?

For a bright living room by day, white in linen-look sheer filters the light and keeps privacy. For a bedroom, off-white blackout keeps the darkness.

How to pair a white curtain?

White pairs with beige, grey and light wood. Off-white, warmer, suits natural tones; pure white sharpens a contemporary look.

Is the white curtain available made to measure?

Yes, in standard sizes or made to measure, in width and height, with the heading of your choice: eyelets, pencil pleat, rod pocket or multifunction.