curtains
The latest curtain news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
curtains
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Window treatment ideas – 18 stylish ways to dress your windows with curtains, blinds and shuttersThese are the best ways to frame your view and pull the decor of a room together by dressing your windows well
By Sara Hesikova
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I've never been brave enough to try pattern curtains until Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen dropped this truth bomb on meThe Marquess of Marmite on being bold and brave with your home decor
By Rebecca Knight
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These are the 3 curtain colours experts say are going out of style for 2026 – is the shade of your window dressings on the list?Experts reveal the colours replacing them in the new year
By Sara Hesikova
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Can you clean curtains with a steam cleaner? Experts reveal the curtain materials you can use this time-saving cleaning hack onSave time and steam-clean your curtains
By Katie Sims
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How to clean curtains without taking them down — 3 quick and easy ways to give your home a refresh without the extra hassleWho knew you could vacuum your curtains?!
By Lauren Bradbury
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Do bedroom curtains and bedding need to match? The experts all agree on this approachTo match or not to match, that is the question. (And luckily we have the answers!)
By Holly Walsh
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How to measure for eyelet curtains – experts share their top tips to get the size rightThe fool-proof guide to measuring for eyelet curtains that anyone can follow
By Sara Hesikova
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What type of curtains are best for small bedroom windows - our definitive guide to getting it rightOur top tips and know-how to ensure you achieve winning window dressings no matter your window size
By Holly Walsh
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10 bedroom window treatment ideasTake inspiration from this round up ideas to dress your bedroom windows and discover what the industry experts recommend too
By Holly Walsh
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Do thermal curtains keep heat out in the summer? Experts reveal whether these window dressings are worth buyingWe asked the pros if thermal curtains are as beneficial in summer as they are in winter
By Sara Hesikova
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How to shorten curtains yourself – even if you don't have a sewing machineExperts explains how to shorten curtains using a sewing machine or the no-sew method with hemming tape
By Amy Hodge
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6 affordable ways to make your living room curtains look much more expensive than they are‘Luxuriously finished windows don’t have to demand high prices’ say experts
By Sara Hesikova
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How long should bedroom curtains be? The golden rules experts use to help you get it rightFloor sweeping or windowsill grazing, we've got the low-down on how to choose how long bedroom curtains should be
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How to make your bedroom curtains look expensive – 6 expert-approved ways to elevate your window dressingThe best ways to make your bedroom curtains look luxurious
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral £10 Amazon hack will make sure your curtains never get stuck againSay hello to smoothly gliding curtains!
By Sara Hesikova
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How to choose your curtains for a designer look on a budget – interiors experts share what to look forPlus, our 3 favourite finds
By Sara Hesikova
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4 renter-friendly ways to hang curtains without drilling, according to both DIY and interior expertsStylise your home without losing your deposit
By Jullia Joson
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The secrets to measuring up for curtains just in time for winterAlways measure to make sure you get the correct curtain size to dress windows to perfection
By Jennifer Ebert
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How to clean curtains - easy ways to refresh your curtains without damaging themGet your curtains spotless and dust free with our easy how to
By Katie Sims


