Your complete guide to ordering curtains, pelmets and blinds
Measuring up for new curtains or blinds may sound like a daunting task, but we think you’ll find that our useful advice and detailed, easy-to-follow guidelines will remove any uncertainties when ordering your drapes. Also, if you want to find out the cost before ordering, simply follow the guidelines and phone 0871 230 2301 for a free quotation. Calls may be recorded or monitored. Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras.
1. Choose your fabric
Please refer to our Swatch Library on our Autumn Winter 2008 Catalogue/ Online Catalogue pages 265 - 272 or visit Drape Fabric Ranges online and choose from our exclusive range of drape fabrics
2. Measure your window
Follow our simple measuring guide. Click here to view How To Measure Guide
3. Decide on your details*
Refer to the individual product pages within our catalogue for the options available. Don’t forget to specify the lining type and colour, together with any additional trimmings or finishes. If ordering blinds, consider whether you would prefer your pull on the right or left side.
4. Place your order
For a FREE quotation, or to place an order, you can either:
call 0871 230 2301
post or fax the order form
or visit any of our stores.
For Made-to-Measure curtains and blinds, minimum standard delivery is ?4.50. We will give you an approximate week for delivery when you place your order. (All telephone quotes are confirmed in writing, which you should receive within four working days.)
Choosing Made-To-Measure Curtains
You can choose from over 160 fabrics (see swatch library pages 265-272)
All styles are available unlined, lined (in white, cream or oatmeal), interlined or with blackout lining (in cream or white)
Curtain Treatments
Deep pencil pleat (14cm) and pencil pleat (7.5cm) curtains
Suitable for curtain tracks and poles
Leading edge curtains
Suitable for curtain tracks and poles
8cm leading edge border
Available with pencil pleat and deep pencil pleat headings
Lined curtains only
Borders available in all colours of Austen, Dupion Silk, Villandry and Barton
Borders also available with piping in a choice of all Dupion Silk colours
Not available on Express Service
Leading and trailing edge curtains
Suitable for curtain tracks and poles
8cm leading and trailing edge borders
Available with pencil pleat and deep pencil pleat headings
Lined curtains only
Borders available in all colours of Austen, Dupion Silk, Villandry and Barton
Borders also available with piping in a choice of all Dupion Silk colours
Not available on Express Service
Tab-headed curtains
Suitable for curtain poles with a maximum diameter of 3.5cm
Goblet-headed curtains
Suitable for curtain tracks and poles
Goblet depth 10cm
Delivered ready to hang with hooks attached
Further info from our catalogue:
See pages 263 for full measuring instructions
See pages 260-262 for curtain poles
See pages 265-272 for fabric swatches
Choosing Made-to-Measure Pelmets
Available in wide range of fabrics (see swatch library, pages 265-272)
Choose from 5 style of pelmet fro the perfect finish to your curtains
All styles of pelmet are available lined in white, cream or oatmeal
Choosing Roller Blinds
Choosing made to measure Wooden and Aluminium blinds
Split-wood roman blinds
Supplied ready to hand with raise/lower controls on right-hand side
Supplied with brackets for ceiling or wall fitting
Cord lock mechanism for accurate positioning of height
Available in 5 colours – please see page 246 of the catalogue for colour chart
Edging braids are colour co-ordinated to the colour of the blind specified
Aluminium venetian blinds
Supplied ready to hang with raise/lower control cord and tilt wand on right-hand side
Supplied with brackets for ceiling or wall fitting
Cord lock mechanism for accurate positioning of height
Available with 2.5cm slats
Available in 10 colours – please see page 246 of the catalogue for colour chart.
Wooden venetian blinds
Supplied ready to hang with raise/lower control cord and tilt cords on right-hand side
Supplied with brackets for ceiling or wall fitting
Cord lock mechanism for accurate positioning of height
Available in 6 colours – please see page 247 of the catalogue for colour chart.
Supplied with ladder strings, fascia pelmet and wooden toggles.
Tapes can be specified as an alternative to standard ladder strings.
NB: Natural wood blinds are made from highly grained timbers and therefore slats may vary in colour and grain throughout the blind.
Controls are also available on left-hand side if preferred- please state when ordering.
*Please see Autumn Winter 2008 catalogue/ Online Catalogue pages 225 -261 or visit Curtain Accessories Ranges online if you require curtain poles, tie-backs or other accessories.
