What are the best curtain headings for a modern look?

For a contemporary aesthetic, we highly recommend the Wave heading or Eyelet heading. The Wave heading creates soft, continuous folds that hang beautifully from a slim track, while Eyelets offer clean, wide folds when using a pole. For a more traditional or tailored feel, our hand-finished Pinch Pleat is a timeless choice for Hertfordshire homes.

Do you offer thermal or blackout linings for made-to-measure curtains?

Yes. All our bespoke curtains can be fitted with high-performance linings. Thermal linings can reduce heat loss in the home by up to 30%, while our blackout linings are perfect for bedrooms, ensuring total light control and a better night’s sleep. We also offer interlining for added fullness and body, which is particularly suited to more lightweight facing fabrics.

Can I see fabric samples before I order?

Absolutely. We invite you to visit our Welwyn Garden City showroom to explore thousands of fabrics from leading designers. You can feel the textures and see the colours in person. We also offer a free home survey and consultation, where we can bring curated samples to your property to see how they look in your specific lighting.

How long does it take to have bespoke curtains made and fitted?

Our standard lead time for custom-made curtains is approximately 3 to 4 weeks from the order date. This includes professional measurement, hand-finishing in the workroom, and expert installation by our tidy and professional fitting team.

Made to Measure Curtains

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Made to Measure Curtains
Transform your home with the warmth, colour, and character that only beautifully made curtains can bring. At Unidrape, we design and fit made-to-measure curtains for homeowners across Welwyn Garden City and throughout Hertfordshire, from initial fabric selection right through to professional installation.
Every set of curtains we make is unique to your home. We take precise measurements, guide you through thousands of fabrics and heading styles, and hand-finish every pair to the highest standard. The result is curtains that fit perfectly, hang beautifully, and last for years.
Ready to get started? Visit our Welwyn Garden City showroom or book a free home consultation and we’ll bring curated fabric samples directly to you.
Choosing Your Curtain Fabric
The fabric you choose sets the tone for the entire room. It affects how much light filters through, how well the curtains insulate, how they drape, and of course, how they look. Our showroom holds an extensive range of fabrics from leading designers, and our team will help you navigate the options to find the perfect fit.
When it comes to pattern, scale matters. Larger repeat patterns work best on wider windows where the design can be fully appreciated. Smaller, more subtle textures suit compact windows and rooms where you want the curtain to complement rather than dominate.
Our tip: Always view fabric samples in your own home before ordering. Colours and textures look different under artificial lighting than they do in a showroom. We offer a free home survey, bringing samples to you for exactly this reason.
Lining Options: More Than an Afterthought
Lining is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when ordering bespoke curtains, yet it’s often overlooked. The right lining protects your fabric, improves drape, and significantly affects how your curtains perform day to day.
Standard, Blackout & Interlining Explained
- Standard lining protects the face fabric from sun damage and adds body to the curtain. A good choice for living rooms and dining rooms where light control is not the priority.
- Thermal lining reduces heat loss through the window, helping to keep rooms warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Our thermal curtains can reduce heat loss by up to 30%, making them a practical investment as well as a stylish one.
- Blackout lining blocks virtually all incoming light. Ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, and home cinemas. We use a softer, more flexible blackout lining with wave curtains to ensure they drape naturally rather than stiffly.
- Interlining is a layer of soft fabric sandwiched between the face fabric and the lining. It adds fullness, body, and a luxurious weight to the finished curtain. Particularly well suited to lightweight facing fabrics that would otherwise look flat.
Curtain Headings: The Finishing Touch
The heading style determines how your curtains gather, fold, and hang. It also influences whether your curtains work with a pole or a track. Choosing the right heading is just as important as choosing the right fabric.
Our Most Popular Heading Styles
Wave Heading A contemporary favourite. Wave curtains hang from a specialist track in soft, continuous, uniform folds. The Silent Gliss Wave track is our most popular choice for this style, available in 60mm and 80mm wave depths to suit different stack space requirements. Wave headings work beautifully with both voile fabrics and fully lined curtains, and they are particularly well suited to the floor-to-ceiling curtain look that has become one of the most requested styles in Hertfordshire homes.
Pinch Pleat A timeless, tailored heading with elegant hand-sewn folds. Pinch pleat curtains work on both poles and tracks and suit a wide range of interior styles, from classic to contemporary. Our pinch pleat curtains are hand-finished in our workroom for a sharp, precise result.
Pencil Pleat The most versatile of all headings. Pencil pleat curtains gather into a neat, uniform row of tight pleats and work on almost any pole or track. A lightweight pencil pleat voile is a wonderful way to add softness and privacy to a room without blocking natural light.
Eyelet Heading A clean, modern look with wide, open folds. Eyelet curtains thread directly onto a pole and are a popular choice for contemporary interiors. They work best with medium-weight fabrics that have enough body to hold the fold shape.
Not sure which heading suits your home? Our team can advise during a showroom visit or home consultation. We’ll consider your window size, room style, and practical requirements before making a recommendation.
Why Choose Made-to-Measure Over Ready-Made?
Ready-made curtains are designed to fit a standard window in a standard room. Most homes in Hertfordshire are anything but standard. Bay windows, tall ceilings, awkward alcoves, and wide patio doors all require curtains that are made specifically for the space.
Here is why bespoke makes a difference:
- Precise fit. We measure your windows exactly, so your curtains hang correctly from day one, with no gaps at the sides or pooling on the floor (unless that is the look you want).
- Fabric choice. You choose from thousands of fabrics rather than a handful of pre-selected options. The right fabric for your room, not the one that happened to be in stock.
- Heading and lining control. You decide how much fullness, how much warmth, and how much light control you need. Ready-made curtains make those decisions for you.
- Longevity. Made-to-measure curtains, properly cared for, will outlast ready-made alternatives many times over. They are an investment in your home.
- Professional installation. Our fitting team hangs your curtains correctly, adjusts the track or pole, and leaves your home tidy. No guesswork, no DIY disasters.
Our Made-to-Measure Curtain Service
From your first visit to the final fitting, we manage every stage of the process. Here is what to expect when you order curtains through Unidrape:
1. Consultation. We discuss your room, your style, and your practical requirements. This can take place in our Welwyn Garden City showroom or during a free home visit.
2. Fabric and heading selection. We guide you through our extensive fabric range and recommend heading styles, linings, and tracks or poles to suit your windows.
3. Precise measurement. We measure your windows accurately, accounting for ceiling height, recess depth, and any architectural features that affect the finished result.
4. Hand-finished making. Your curtains are made in our workroom to your exact specifications, with careful attention to pattern matching, seam finishing, and heading construction.
5. Professional fitting. Our tidy, professional fitting team installs your curtains, adjusts the track or pole, and ensures everything hangs exactly as it should.
Our standard lead time is approximately three to four weeks from order to installation.
We supply and fit made-to-measure curtains throughout Hertfordshire from our showroom in Welwyn Garden City. We have dedicated pages for our main service areas:
We fit beautifully made-to-measure curtains in St Albans, covering the town and surrounding villages. Our curtain service in Harpenden includes everything from wave curtains to lined and interlined options. We also offer made-to-measure curtains in Hertford, curtains in Stevenage, bespoke curtains in Hatfield, and curtains in Potters Bar.
Not sure if we cover your postcode? Get in touch and we will let you know.
Made to Measure Curtains FAQs
What are the best curtain headings for a modern look?
For a contemporary aesthetic, we highly recommend the Wave heading or Eyelet heading. The Wave heading creates soft, continuous folds that hang beautifully from a slim track, while Eyelets offer clean, wide folds when using a pole. For a more traditional or tailored feel, our hand-finished Pinch Pleat is a timeless choice for Hertfordshire homes.
Do you offer thermal or blackout linings for made-to-measure curtains?
Yes. All our bespoke curtains can be fitted with high-performance linings. Thermal linings can reduce heat loss in the home by up to 30%, while our blackout linings are perfect for bedrooms, ensuring total light control and a better night’s sleep. We also offer interlining for added fullness and body, which is particularly suited to more lightweight facing fabrics.
Can I see fabric samples before I order?
Absolutely. We invite you to visit our Welwyn Garden City showroom to explore thousands of fabrics from leading designers. You can feel the textures and see the colours in person. We also offer a free home survey and consultation, where we can bring curated samples to your property to see how they look in your specific lighting.
How long does it take to have bespoke curtains made and fitted?
Our standard lead time for custom-made curtains is approximately 3 to 4 weeks from the order date. This includes professional measurement, hand-finishing in the workroom, and expert installation by our tidy and professional fitting team.