How to match curtains and blinds

Layering window dressings is great if you’re looking to solve a problem such as light levels, privacy or temperature control.

This wide window lets in plenty of light, so we've chosen a sheer Voile Roman blind to help diffuse some glare while maintaining day time privacy. Sheer curtains would work too!

Pairing sheer window treatments with lined curtains softens the space and makes it cosy at night. Choosing a blackout lining will help reduce the amount light creeping it to create a darker environment for sleeping, plus add an extra insulating layer at your window to keep your room at a comfortable temperature. 

Pattern is a great way to add interest to your décor. When matching plains and patterns, select a colour from your patterned blind or curtains and use a similar or related colour for your matching plain fabric.

Here, a Roman blind in Darcia Velvet Teal is the perfect background for curtains in Loxly Emerald. Velvet is up there with some of the cosiest of fabrics, making it a great choice for your windows. The thick, heavy nature of this luxurious material not only blocks out light but makes it perfect for insulation too.

Here we've layered Faux Wood blinds in a charcoal shade with curtains Wolfe Smoulder from our Abigail Ahern collection for a cosy, cocooning effect.

With the curtains open, the Faux Wood blinds let in plenty of light while keeping the room private.

For a dramatic finishing look, we've chosen cushions in matching patterns to the curtains. All our curtain fabrics are available as cushion covers and we offer a range of cushion sizes and edging options to complement the fabric at you window.