Made to Measure Curtains

Although we may focus on the light windows can give us, there’s no denying that at some point you will need to block the light, or the cold, out of your home with curtains, blinds or shutters. And while you may only want to use them at night, it’s difficult to completely hide away your window dressing during the day, so you may as well make your curtains or blinds look as flattering as possible and think about working them into the design of the whole room. That’s where curtain makers, blind fitters and retailers come in.

Curtain makers, retailers and designers can work wonders with pieces of fabric, while fitting blinds or shutters can be tricky to do yourself, so it’s definitely a wise idea to hire a window dressing professional who can design, make and/or fit bespoke blinds, curtains or shutters for you. Whether you want sleek roller blinds for your home office, roman blinds for your kitchen, venetian blinds to smarten up your living room, plantation shutters for your bay windows or delicate voile curtains for the bedroom, there will be curtain makers, blind fitters or shutter company to help you with your ideas on Houzz.

What does a window dressing professional do?

A curtains, blinds or shutters company will first be able to advise you on the style of window dressing that will work with your windows and rooms. If you have an idea or design in mind for your window dressing, then discuss this with any potential experts, such as curtain makers, to see if your design and style is possible. You will need to work closely with them if you are planning on having custom curtains, bespoke blinds or shutters created.

Curtain makers will be able to turn most fabrics into curtains, so if you’ve found a pattern or fabric you like already, present this to your curtain makers and they could be able to turn it into curtains for you. Even when clients don’t have certain fabrics in mind, curtain makers can suggest fabrics based on your style and the rest of the room’s design. They can pick out the right weight, thickness, length and pattern that would suit your room. Curtain retailers will offer a huge range of readymade curtains, or curtains that can be adjusted or made to order. Contact curtain retailers if you’d prefer to choose from a large selection of ready-to-go curtains; whether they are high-end designer curtains or just plain white curtains; rather than waiting for some bespoke designs from a curtain maker that may take a bit longer. You may find that curtain makers also offer a stock of ready-to-go curtains, too, but always double check with the professional first.

Once you’ve decided on a design, curtain makers, blind fitters and shutter professionals will usually measure your windows or doors to ensure a good fit. If you are having blinds or shutters made then it will probably be best to have them professionally installed, too. Blind fitters and shutter companies should offer this service with their products as blinds and shutters need to be firmly fixed to the windows; something that most homeowners don't know how to do themselves. Although roller blinds and Roman blinds can be fairly simple, vertical blinds and Venetian blinds can be a bit more complex, and if you want remote controlled blinds that operate with the touch of the button, then you definitely need to call in the blind fitters. Plantation shutters are substantial window dressings and need careful measurements and installation, so it’s really best to leave the measuring, design, manufacture and installation to a professional shutter company.

Blind fitters, shutter companies and curtain makers should also check the insulation of your chosen window dressing and make sure there are no potential hazards once fitted. Finally, they should confirm with you that your curtains, blinds or shutters are functioning as you’d like them to before finishing the job.

A window dressing professional might work closely with an interior designer or other professional. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of curtains, blinds & shutters: Windows & Glazing, Interior Designers.

What should I ask curtain makers, blind fitters and shutter professionals?

• How long have you been a curtain maker, blind fitter or shutter professional?
  
• How many projects like mine have you completed?
  
• May I see examples of previous jobs you’ve done?
  
• Who exactly will be working on the project?
  
• Can you provide me with references or testimonials from previous clients?
  
• What is your estimated cost for this job and what does that include?
  
• Where do you source your materials? Do you work with (other) blinds, shutters or curtain retailers?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• Do you offer a warranty?
  
• When will this job be done and how long will it take?
  
• What happens when if unexpected costs mean my budget is exceeded?
  
• Do I need to provide you with anything?
  
• Do you have any concerns regarding this project?
  

Find curtain makers, blind fitters and shutter professionals on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to blind, shutter or curtain maker professionals. You can also look through photos to find examples of window dressings that you like, then contact the curtain retailers, blind fitters, shutter professionals or curtain makers who worked on them.

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