Start with the mood you want
Every colour carries a feeling. Soft blues and greens calm a room down, which makes them lovely for bedrooms. Warm tones like terracotta, mustard and soft brown feel cosy and inviting in living and dining areas. Crisp whites and light greys keep a space feeling fresh and open. Before you fall in love with a fabric, ask yourself one simple question: how do I want to feel when I walk into this room?
Watch how daylight changes everything
The same curtain can look like two different colours depending on the time of day. A north-facing room receives cooler, softer light, so warm curtains help balance it. A bright, sun-filled room can take cooler shades without feeling cold. Always test a fabric sample against your own window, in the morning and again in the evening, before you commit.
Let your walls lead
Your curtains and walls should feel like they belong together. If you’d like a calm, seamless look, choose curtains a shade or two from your wall colour. If you want the windows to stand out, go for a contrasting tone instead. As a gentle rule, curtains slightly darker than the walls tend to feel grounded and elegant.
Don’t forget your rugs and furniture
A room comes together when the colours talk to each other. Pulling a tone from your rug, sofa or cushions into your curtains is an easy way to make everything feel intentional. You don’t need a perfect match, just a colour family that sits comfortably together.
Patterns or plains?
Plain curtains are timeless and easy to live with, and they let other pieces in the room shine. Patterned curtains add personality, but they work best when the rest of the room is fairly simple. If your sofa and rug are already busy, plain curtains will calm the space. If your room feels a little flat, a gentle pattern can bring it to life.
Think about how many windows you have
In a room with several windows, curtains cover a large surface, so bold colours can quickly feel overwhelming. Softer, neutral shades usually work better here. In a room with just one window, you have more freedom to be playful with a richer colour.
Light or dark?
Light curtains make a room feel bigger, airier and more relaxed, and they’re forgiving in smaller spaces. Dark curtains feel dramatic and luxurious, and they’re wonderful for bedrooms or media rooms where you want a snug, cocooning feel. Neither is right or wrong, it simply depends on the atmosphere you’re after.
A little help goes a long way
Choosing curtain colours can feel surprisingly tricky once you’re standing in the shop. That’s exactly why our team offers a free door-to-door consultation, bringing samples to your home so you can see them in your own light, against your own walls. We’re always happy to guide you to the right choice, with no pressure at all.
When the colour is right, you’ll feel it the moment you walk in. And that’s what we love helping our clients find.