Top tips for dressing wide windows and doors with curtains

Wide windows are usually found in homes that enjoy fabulous views, either of the garden or the vista beyond.

If you’re lucky enough to own such a home, fit your curtains so that they don’t obscure the great views.

By fitting a curtain pole that extends beyond the window frame, your curtains won’t cover any part of your window when they’re fully open.

In this cosy dining room, we’ve chosen these contemporary Loxly Emerald curtains that tap into the trend for geometric patterns.

This is a really clever idea that looks great and is really practical too. Instead of hanging a single pair of curtains across your wide windows, combine your favourite made to measure curtain fabric with a sheer voile curtain for a stunning effect.

The two curtains give you real flexibility too. When it’s sunny you can close the voiles to reduce the sun’s glare while allowing the light to filter through your windows.

If your wide windows are overlooked, maintaining your privacy will be a top priority.

So, rather than fitting curtains alone, combine your curtains with a blind which will help you maintain your privacy while still allowing light to gently filter into your room.

We’ve combined Vertical blinds with Hatti Chambray curtains in this comfortable living room.