Bespoke Curtains in Pinner,
Measured, Made and Fitted
for the Window You Have

Triple pinch pleat holds a formal, evenly spaced fold and suits high ceilings and long drops. Double pleat reads slightly softer and uses less fabric across the heading. Goblet pleats carry a period, more decorative room, particularly with interlined fabric that can hold the shape of the goblet.

Wave and ripple-fold headings give a continuous, modern S-curve and need a compatible track rather than a pole; they suit contemporary rooms, wide spans and voiles. Pencil pleat remains the most forgiving heading on an uneven wall or an awkward stack, and eyelets suit simpler cottons and linens where the pole is meant to be seen.

Heading choice changes the fabric quantity, the stack width when open and the height at which the hardware must be fitted, so it is fixed at specification stage rather than left as a late preference.

Linen and linen blends drape softly and crease as part of their character. Wool and wool mixes hold weight and are forgiving on long drops. Cotton and cotton satins take print well and suit crisp, tailored schemes. Velvet gives depth and absorbs sound, which is noticeable in a room with hard floors. Silk and faux silk carry sheen but need protection from direct sun.

Cotton sateen lining is the standard for general rooms. Blackout lining is specified for bedrooms, nurseries and rooms used for screens. Thermal lining adds insulation where a window is single glazed or draughty. Dim-out sits between the two where a blackout finish would feel too flat.

Interlining is a soft layer sewn between face fabric and lining. It adds body, improves drape, insulates, and protects a delicate face fabric from sunlight. It also adds real weight, which is why hardware must be specified after the interlining decision, not before.

Bay windows need a bent pole or a bendable track, and a decision about whether curtains draw across the whole bay or sit as separate pairs at each facet. Returns at the ends of a bay matter because that is where light escapes.

Tall sash windows in Kensington and Chelsea townhouses often carry a floor-length drop with a break at the floor; the risk there is a skirting or an uneven floor level that makes a straight hem read crooked, so levels are checked in several places.

French and bi-fold doors need the stack to clear the opening leaf completely, otherwise the curtain fouls the door every time it is used. Dormers and stairwell glazing usually need hinged rods, hold-backs or motorised operation. Windows over a radiator are normally specified at sill length or with a full drop and a plan for the heat, which is a discussion rather than a default.

In private homes the priority is a single considered result: one fabric decision, one window, made once and expected to last. Detail such as hand-finished leading edges, contrast trims and matched cushions belongs here.

For developments, show homes and rental portfolios the priority shifts to repeatability and turnover: durable headings, blackout linings, easily cleaned fabrics and specifications that can be repeated identically across many units. That work is covered under contract curtains and voiles.

The housing stock changes noticeably across the areas we cover, and the specification follows it. Victorian and Edwardian bays in Pinner and Northwood usually want a bent pole or track and a floor-length drop with proper returns at each end. Interwar semis in Rickmansworth and Chalfont often have wide, shallow windows with a radiator directly beneath, where sill-length curtains with a Roman blind behind is frequently the better answer than a full drop that traps the heat.

Tall sashes in Kensington, Chelsea and Belgravia carry long drops that reward interlining, both for the way the fabric hangs and for the cold that falls down old glass in winter. Mansion flats bring cornices and limited height above the window, which pushes the hardware decision towards a ceiling-fixed track. Garden-facing bays in Hampstead and Primrose Hill are usually the sunniest windows in the house, so light-fastness and lining are specified more carefully there than anywhere else.

Once fitted, curtains need a short settling period. Newly hung pleats are dressed and tied so the folds set, and left tied for a few days they hold that shape for years. After that, the maintenance is straightforward: vacuum the heading and hem occasionally with a soft brush attachment, keep the leading edge out of direct handling where the fabric is pale, and use specialist dry cleaning rather than washing on anything lined or interlined. We give the fabric-specific instructions at handover so nothing is guessed later.