Curtains
CURTAINS FOR TALL WINDOWS
Modern homes are being built to maximise natural light, which means large windows which sometimes span two storeys. The question is, How do you dress these tall windows? We’ve become quite well-known for designing spectacular curtains for these windows, so we’re sharing our tips for choosing curtains for tall windows. HOW WILL THEY LOOK? Extra…
Read MoreHOW TO CHOOSE COLOURED CURTAINS
While a neutral decor is a popular choice for Aussie homes, sometimes you just can’t go past a pop of vibrant colour. Here’s our top tips for choosing the right coloured curtains for your home. NAVY AS A NEUTRAL Think about a pair of blue jeans; they seem to go with any colour top, right?…
Read MoreDO BLACK CURTAINS LOOK GOOD?
Black curtains make a bold statement in the home, and certainly aren’t for the faint-hearted. For those who take the plunge, the results can be spectacular! Here’s our top tips for choosing the right black curtain for your home. OFFSET BLACK CURTAINS WITH COLOUR Black curtains are going to be dramatic. Why not steer into…
Read MoreDO WHITE CURTAINS LOOK GOOD?
Our clients love white curtains! In fact, we get asked for them on a daily basis. White curtains look amazing when you select the right fabric and style to coordinate with your home’s décor. Here’s our top tips for choosing the right white curtains for your home. WHITE OR IVORY? There are many shades of…
Read MoreWHY ARE CURTAINS SO EXPENSIVE?
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”-Benjamin Franklin Sometimes when we issue our quotes, we can see the client’s face turn white at the final cost. Bespoke window coverings are expensive, and we’ll guide you through the reasons behind the cost. OFF-THE-RACK VS CUSTOM Think of your window treatments as a…
Read MoreTRENDS FOR YOUR WINDOWS
There’s so many choices out there when it comes to window furnishings, it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why you call in the professionals like MTC! There’s some gorgeous trends for your windows, and we wanted to show you what’s new and fabulous. CURTAINS Think curtains are so 10 years ago?…
Read MoreCURTAIN PROJECT: KELLYVILLE
This curtain project was in a newly built Metricon home in north west Sydney and was a referral from a designer we collaborate with frequently; Lyn Hughes of Designing Inside Out. The brief was to supply s-fold curtains to sit in front of face mounted roller blinds. There were four expanses we were looking at: two stacker…
Read MoreTHE BOX PLEAT HEADING
After the modern s-fold, the box pleat is a popular choice for curtains in contemporary homes. It’s a tailored pleat, sewn flat to minimise bulk, and looks less ‘frilly’ than some of the other pleat options. It’s an updated look that is tailored and timeless The inverted box pleat basically forms an inverted pleat at…
Read MoreTHE S-FOLD HEADING
S-fold curtains (also known as ripple fold, s-wave and wave fold) are relatively new to the market. They are also our most popular curtain heading option. Their simplistic yet sculptural style makes them perfect in contemporary homes. For an s-fold to successfully hold its shape, they should be made from soft-draping fabrics rather than thick…
Read MoreTHE TRUTH ABOUT EYELET CURTAINS
Social media has made some window coverings trends skyrocket. As a result, we’ve received a lot of enquiries about eyelet curtains. They sure do look great in those images on Pinterest, but do they work well on Australian windows? Eyelet curtains are the most common style of ready-made curtain. They can be easily purchased from…
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