Commercial curtains: what should an interior designer include in the brief?
A brief for commercial curtains should define room use, surveyed dimensions, privacy, light control, operating frequency and cleaning needs. It should also record project-specific fire performance requirements, supporting documents, fabric approvals and installation...
Curtain tracks for heavy curtains: how do you choose one?
Choose curtain tracks for heavy curtains by matching the finished curtain weight to the manufacturer’s stated capacity for your track length, bracket spacing and opening arrangement. Then confirm that the wall or ceiling can support the installation with suitable...
How Fabric Weight Affects the Way Curtains Hang
There’s a question that comes up time and again when homeowners are choosing curtains, and it’s one that doesn’t always get a straight answer: why do some curtains fall in those gorgeous, clean folds while others look a bit limp and unconvincing,...
Curtain fabric samples: what should you check before ordering?
Check curtain fabric samples beside your walls, flooring and existing furnishings, both in daylight and under your usual artificial light. Assess colour, texture, opacity and pattern scale. Then confirm the full pattern repeat, lining and heading: a small swatch...