Let’s all discuss the pros and cons of made to measure curtains and roman blinds versus ready made. Be careful when buying ready made because the linings are normally far inferior quality when compared to the numerous options available with bespoke soft furnishings. If your windows are of a standard size and you can use ready made then I would do just that to save cash, especially while things a tight in the global recession. If you can afford bespoke then go for it but make sure you buy from a reputable supplier and one who can offer you a total design advice.

Throughout my home I have a mixture of both and they all look absolutely stunning. I have chosen the colours very carefully to make sure that all my blinds and curtains co-ordinate perfectly with my furniture and other textures in all the rooms.

In my bathroom I have mainly blues with a hint of green, the green creates an aquatic appearance and is a true compliment to the blue fabrics. My living room consists of reds, gold and blacks, very bold floral patterns for the curtains and silky black cushions to pick out the black in the curtains. I’m overwhelmed with the whole design and won’t be changing it for a very long time as it is a cosy picture of warmth and the whole family have had many joyous and homely evenings in it. The master bedroom in my home is very contemporary with the use of slubbly silks in two colourways, the focal colour is black and the secondary colour is silver which has been used for all the pipings and some scatter cushions. I have a padded pelmet, fitted bedspread, tiebacks and headboard all in the same black and silver theme. My other bedrooms are very summery using pastel colours for all the fabrics and wallpapers.

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