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Curtains: Your essential buying guide
For bedrooms, consider blackout curtains if you want to reduce incoming light, or thermal curtains if warmth and insulation are priorities. Pencil pleat and eyelet headings are both popular choices, so the best option usually depends on your existing pole or track and the look you prefer.
Eyelet curtains have metal rings that slide directly onto a curtain pole, creating wide, even folds. Pencil pleat curtains use a gathered tape heading and can often be hung from either a track or a pole with hooks, giving a more traditional gathered finish.
Measure the full width of your curtain pole or track, not just the window, then choose curtains with enough combined width for fullness. For drop, measure from the pole, track or heading position to where you want the curtains to finish, such as the sill, below the sill or the floor.
Voile curtains and panels can work on their own where you want soft daylight and daytime privacy, but they are usually not designed for full darkness or insulation. Many shoppers layer them with heavier curtains for a flexible window dressing.
This depends on the curtain heading. Eyelet and tab top curtains need a pole, while pencil pleat curtains can often be used with a track or pole when fitted with suitable hooks. Always check the heading style before comparing curtain poles or accessories.
Curtains affect how a room looks, feels and functions, so it helps to compare them by heading style, fabric purpose, lining and fit. Use this guide to narrow your options across the Curtains category and choose the most suitable style for your window.
The heading determines how your curtains hang and what hardware they need. Eyelet curtains slide onto a pole for a clean, contemporary look, while pencil pleat curtains create a gathered finish and are a versatile option for many tracks and poles.
Tab top and slot top curtains offer a softer, more casual appearance, but they are generally best suited to poles rather than tracks. Before comparing designs, check whether your existing fitting will work with the curtain heading.
Different curtains solve different room needs. Blackout curtains are useful where you want to reduce light, such as in bedrooms, nurseries or media rooms. Thermal curtains are worth comparing for draught-prone spaces or rooms where you want an extra insulating layer at the window.
For living rooms, kitchens or layered window dressing, voile curtains and panels can soften daylight while adding privacy during the day. They can be paired with heavier curtains if you need more flexibility.
Start by measuring the curtain pole or track width, rather than the window glass. Curtains usually need extra fabric width so they can gather properly when closed, and the amount of fullness you choose will affect the finished look.
For the drop, measure from the correct hanging point for your heading style. Decide whether you want the curtains to finish at the sill, below the sill or close to the floor, then compare products in the most suitable length.
Curtain hardware should suit both the heading style and the weight of the fabric. Eyelet, tab top and slot top curtains typically need a compatible pole, while some pencil pleat curtains can be used with either a pole or track depending on the hooks and fittings.
If you want a more decorative or traditional window treatment, pelmets and tiers can help frame the window and add structure. These finishing touches are especially worth considering when you want the curtains to feel part of a complete room scheme.
Colour and texture can change the feel of a room as much as the curtain shape. Light colours can keep a space feeling airy, while darker shades and heavier fabrics can create a cosier look.
Patterned curtains can act as a focal point, while plain designs are easier to coordinate with cushions, rugs and bedding. When comparing options, consider the wall colour, flooring, furniture and how much natural light the room receives.
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