Curtains

Whether sewn by you, a friend, or a professional curtain-maker, made-to-measure curtains give you the widest choice of fabric and heading. They may be the only option if your windows don't conform to the standard sizes of ready-made curtains. If you are having curtains made-to-measure, the amount of fabric required will depend on the style of heading you want, but also on the length you choose - you have absolute flexibility here.

You'll also need to decide whether to opt for a pole or track. Go for a pole if you're happy for it to be seen, but if you'd rather it be hidden, you're better off choosing a track. Fixing the supports and mounting the pole or track is fairly straightforward, and is certainly something that even a novice DIYer can successfully attempt.