Window dressings
Ideal Home UK|May 2022
LOOKING TO REFRESH YOUR WINDOW DRESSINGS AND AFTER INSPIRATION? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE YOURS LOOK THE BEST
JENNIFER MORGAN
Window dressings
SIMPLE STYLE Choose a Roman blind that reflects the wall colour with just a touch of pattern. Flow Sesame Roman blind from the Calm Living collection, from £101, including measuring and fitting, Hillarys

MEET THE EXPERTS

LEAH ASPINALL, HEAD OF CREATIVE AT BLINDS 2GO 'Blinds and curtains are such a great way to express your personality in your home'

MARIE NICHOLS, INTERIOR STYLIST 'Think beyond the classic pencil pleat heading there are many options that give very different effects, like wave or eyelet headings'

ANDREW HENRY, DIRECTOR, ANDREW HENRY INTERIORS AND THREAD AND DANDY ‘The most common mistake is having poorly fitting window treatments. Always check your measurements, and then check again'

What's going on at your windows can make or break a scheme - all too often we play it safe and replace like with like, without assessing if it's the best solution. From shutters to voiles, dramatic drapes to oh so practical blinds, there's never been such variety; problem windows can indeed look stylish. Finding your way through the options can be overwhelming, so we asked an interior designer, an interiors stylist and a curtains and blinds expert to help.

PERFECT PELMET Once seen as a fussy finishing touch, a pelmet to match curtains can make low ceilings appear higher. For similar fabric, try Linara Bilberry, £42m, Romo

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