Curtain fabrics & decorative fabrics

Curtains shape a room almost as much as the wall behind them. At MEINEWAND you will find curtain and decorative fabrics from designer brands such as Mindthegap, Lewis & Wood, Sanderson, House of Hackney, Cole & Son and Quenin: printed linens, heavy velvets, woven jacquards and fine embroidery. All fabrics are sold by the metre. If you would like to check colour, drape and feel at home in daylight first, simply request a free sample. On request, our sewing service will make your curtains, Roman blinds or cushions directly from the fabric of your choice.

Which fabric for which curtain?

The material determines how a curtain drapes and how much light it lets through. Linen and linen blends fall loosely and naturally and suit relaxed living spaces. Cotton is versatile, easy to care for and takes printed colours particularly well. Velvet hangs heavily, dampens sound and keeps out draughts. It is the first choice for bedrooms, libraries and tall period rooms. Jacquards and embroidered fabrics add texture and depth and look like a picture even when the curtains are closed.

Sheer, semi-sheer or opaque

Light, translucent fabrics are ideal for day curtains. If you need privacy in the evening or darkness in the bedroom, choose an opaque fabric or have the curtain lined. A lining also protects delicate prints from fading in sunlight.

Calculating the right quantity

Rule of thumb: the fabric width of the finished curtain should be 1.5 to 2 times the width of the window so that it falls in attractive folds. With patterned fabrics, the pattern repeat also matters: to match the pattern across the seams, you need a little more fabric per drop. You will find the fabric width and repeat in the product details of every item. Our service centre will be happy to help you with the calculation.

More than curtains

Decorative fabrics are also suitable for Roman blinds, cushions, table runners and fabric wall coverings. Many of our fabrics are also available as wallpaper in the same design, creating rooms in which wall and window speak to each other. Hard-wearing fabrics for sofas and armchairs can be found under Upholstery fabrics, patterns by style under Floral & Botanical or Plains & Textures.