Double Dressing: 5 Tips for Pairing Blinds and Curtains | 247 Blog

One of the main benefits of double dressing your windows is enhanced light control. By pairing blinds and curtains, you gain greater control over managing daylight and privacy. For bedrooms or media rooms where light control is essential, pair blackout curtains and blackout blinds together for maximum light-blockage. Or, if you absolutely love the look of a blind but it isn't blackout, like shutters or wooden Venetians, simply layer them with a pair of blackout curtains. This combination offers the best of both worlds - the style of your chosen blinds and the light-blocking capabilities of blackout curtains. 

Another key benefit of blinds and curtains together is improved insulation. Our range of Roman blinds and curtains come with optional thermal lining, providing a barrier against heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Just as with blackout options, you can pair blinds without insulative properties with thermal curtains to achieve the look you'd like whilst maintaining functionality. For maximum insulation, pair thermal blinds with thermal curtains, this layering enhances the energy efficiency of your home and lowers your energy bills in the long-run. Whether you opt for plush thermal Roman blinds, or sleek energy saving roller blinds paired with thermal curtains, the added insulaton will help maintain your home's ideal temperature.

For the ultimate touch of luxe, this cosy combination instantly warms up a space - perfect for bedrooms and living rooms. Acheiving a cohesive look with double dressings is super simple with our Roman blinds and curtains, available in matching fabrics. Our huge range of Romans and curtains gives you the option to keep it simple with pared-back matching fabrics, or go bolder and drench your windows in identical colour and pattern! For those who prefer to mix and match, our unlimited free sampling service allows you to experiment with different fabrics and textures to see how they complement each other before settling on a window-covering combo that is uniquely you!

If you're already the proud owner of wooden blinds - a trusty customer favourite - consider enhancing them with a pair of curtains. This update can instantly cosy up any space in need of some warmth, especially in the winter months! Not to mention the added benefits that come from adding thermal or blackout lining: hellooo pitch black bedroom! You once again have the freedom to play around with complementary patterns, styles, and colours. Alongside having the made-to-measure freedom of choosing exactly how you want your curtains to sit. Opt for curtains that perfectly fit around your window recess for a sleek, integrated look, or go floor-to-ceiling for a touch of grandeur (p.s. this trick is used by interior designers to make rooms look bigger than they really are!)

When it comes to selecting blinds to pair with curtains, you have a wealth of options - even beyond Roman blinds and wooden Venetians! Pairing curtains together with Roller blinds can offer a sleek, contemporary look, while curtains and shutters give a classic, structured feel.