Living Room Curtains
An introduction to living room curtains
Living room curtains play a vital role in creating the ideal ambiance in any home. That’s why we offer a wide range of premium quality made-to-measure curtains, with thousands of beautiful styles and fabrics to choose from—perfect for creating a look that’s truly tailored to your space. For those seeking a quicker solution, we also offer a smaller, curated range of ready-made curtains in popular designs. Whether you’re after privacy, energy efficiency or a decorative finish, quality living room curtains can transform your space and block out the outside world in style.
The best living room curtains
With a fantastic range of materials, colours, and patterns to choose from, our made to measure curtains are handcrafted to help you create a truly relaxing living room sanctuary. At Blinds Direct, we offer thousands of custom options to perfectly complement your existing colour scheme or interior style. For added convenience, we also have a curated selection of ready made curtains in popular designs. Whether you're after blackout curtains for cosy movie nights or sheer curtains to softly filter the light, you'll find the perfect fit for your space. Some of the best living room curtains are:
Blue living room curtains
Blue is an enchanting colour that adds charm and depth to a space. This makes them ideal for living rooms. Whether you select a soft powder blue or dark navy, a blue curtain will instantly transform your living room. Select from a range of patterns and fabrics to find the perfect choice. With the option to order up to eight free samples, finding the perfect fit has never been easier!
Neutral coloured curtains
There is a great selection of natural colours which you can use as a foundation for your living rooms' interior design. Top of the list for a long time is grey. While popular from the windows to the centre of the space, grey's position is being challenged by shades of cream, soft green and brown. Use any of these exciting colours in your curtains and enjoy the freedom to enjoy other complimentary shades too!
Voile living room curtains
Protecting your privacy without completely blocking out the natural light, voile curtains are ideal for obscuring the view from the outside. While protecting your privacy, they still allow natural light to enter the home keeping it bright and welcoming. Voile curtains can bring in a stylish twist to the home. To enjoy a variety of practical benefits, pair voile curtains with blackout curtains.
Classic inspired living room curtains
To achieve the classic look in the living room, we recommend the use of pinch pleat or pencil pleat curtains. These headings will add the delicate detailing that a classic decor scheme requires. To achieve maximum impact for your classic look, use intricate finials on the curtain pole, and tie backs to help elevate the style. This will help you to relax in absolute comfort and style!
How to make the most of your living room curtains
Style is a very important element for curtains, but so too is privacy. Whether you're looking to limit the ability for people to look into your home, or reduce external noise, privacy is very important. To improve the functionality of your home, consider adding a free lining to your made to measure living room curtain, or choose from thermal blackout or room darkening in our ready made curtain range. We offer:
Premium lining for living room curtains
All Blinds Direct made to measure curtains come with a premium lining as our standard option. Made from a high-quality cotton blend in a light ivory colour, this lining will add a fullness to your curtain while increasing the longevity of your living room curtains.
Thermal Blackout Lining for Living Curtains
Whether you're settling in for a cosy movie night or entertaining guests, comfort is key in the living room. Our thermal blackout lining offers the perfect balance of practicality and style—blocking out unwanted light to create a home cinema feel, while also helping to regulate the room’s temperature throughout the year. In winter, it helps retain warmth; in summer, it reduces glare and keeps things cool. This dual-purpose lining is available as a free upgrade on our made to measure curtains, and selected ready made styles also include it for added convenience. Whichever option you choose, you’ll enjoy enhanced comfort, energy efficiency, and year-round versatility.
Living room curtain headings
To further enrich your curtain's design, you can select from a range of heading options, these include...
Pencil pleat headings, also known as gathered headings, are created when the fabric at the top of the curtain is gathered to create narrow folds. This heading is a popular choice as it complements a great variety of interior schemes. They are also suitable for both track and pole hanging options.
Pencil Pleat living room curtains
Pencil pleat headings, also known as gathered headings, are created when the fabric at the top of the curtain is gathered to create narrow folds. This heading is a popular choice as it complements a great variety of interior schemes. They are also suitable for both track and pole hanging options.
Wave headed living room curtains
Wave curtain headings are a popular choice for modern homes. Suitable only for track , the fabric of the curtains hangs beautifully below in a wave-like form. This adds a contemporary, sleek look to the space. Using a rigid wave heading tape, the structure of the waves will be maintained when the curtains are both open and closed.
Pinch Pleat living room curtains
With a choice of double pinch or triple pinch pleat, the level of elegance and style is up to you. The pinch pleat heading is where small groups of pleated fabric are separated by flat sections of material. Pinch pleat curtain hooks are used at the centre of each pleat, resulting in the curtains being suspended by the pleats with the flat fabric sitting between.
Eyelet living room curtains
Eyelet headings are where metal rings are inserted into the fabric of your living room curtain, creating holes for the curtain pole to glide through. With a range of sizes to select from, these holes create a beautiful wave style look.
Quality living room curtains
At Blinds Direct, we offer both beautifully handmade made to measure curtains and a carefully curated selection of ready made styles—giving you the flexibility to find the perfect fit for your living room. Once you've found the ideal fabric or design, simply enter your measurements and choose your preferred heading and lining options for made to measure, or select from our available ready made sizes for a quicker solution that still delivers on style and quality.
Measuring for your new curtains couldn't be simpler. To learn more, view our easy to follow Expert Guide: How To Measure For Curtains, and be rest assured your new curtains will fit perfectly.
Measuring for your new curtains couldn't be simpler. To learn more, view our easy to follow Expert Guide: How To Measure For Curtains, and be rest assured your new curtains will fit perfectly.
Faqs for living room curtains
How to choose living room curtains?
Finding the right curtains for your living room may seem daunting, but it needn’t be. Whether your home is modern or traditional, a well-chosen curtain will elevate the style and comfort of your space. At Blinds Direct, we offer both made to measure and ready made curtains, so you can choose the option that suits your needs and timeframe. To help you decide, we have a great selection of blogs and buyers’ guides packed with expert advice, and you can order up to eight free samples to explore fabric options in person.
How long should living room curtains be?
Curtains can range from sill length to full floor length—it all depends on your style and practical needs. At Blinds Direct, our made to measure curtains are handcrafted to your exact specifications, whether you prefer a casual finish or a more formal, flowing look. We also offer ready made curtains in a range of popular sizes, perfect for those seeking a quicker solution with minimal measuring.
How to hang living room curtains?
Hanging your curtains will depend on the heading style you've selected—be it wave pleats, pencil pleats or eyelets. Our made to measure curtains are tailored to your chosen heading, while our ready made curtains come with standard fittings that are easy to install. For guidance, explore our curtains buyers guide and rest assured that all curtains from Blinds Direct include the fitting details you need.
What type of curtains should you use in your living room?
You can choose from a wide variety of curtain styles for your living room, from soft neutrals to bold patterns that reflect your unique personality. At Blinds Direct, our made to measure and ready made curtains are available with a range of lining options—so you can achieve the perfect balance of privacy, light control, and energy efficiency. No matter your style, we’re here to help you find curtains that not only look stunning but work beautifully too
Should living room curtains be light or dark?
Choosing between light or dark curtains depends on your existing decor and the atmosphere you want to create. Darker tones suit moody, sophisticated interior trends like Dark Academia, while lighter hues work well in bright, minimalist spaces. At Blinds Direct, our extensive made to measure range and carefully curated ready made collection include colours and patterns for every taste—so you’re sure to find the perfect match.
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