Bespoke Curtains in York & North Yorkshire
At Inspired Shutters, we are a family-run business and reputable curtain and blind experts based in York. We specialize in providing a stunning collection of premium curtains, handcrafted to enhance the beauty and comfort of any property. From modern apartments in Fulford to historic homes in Dunnington and the York city centre, we offer a truly bespoke service tailored to your style.
Our expert team provides professional curtain fitting services across North Yorkshire, including Easingwold, Stamford Bridge, Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough, and Boroughbridge. We combine luxurious fabrics with expert installation to ensure your windows become a standout feature of your home.
Every set of curtains in York that we make is measured, cut and hung by us, so the drop is right and the heading hangs evenly across the full width.
Our Professional Curtain Design & Fitting Process
Choosing the right curtains can transform a room. We make the process simple and enjoyable:
- Expert Fabric Consultation: We bring thousands of fabric samples—from rich velvets to lightweight voiles—directly to your door, helping you find the perfect match for your interior.
- Precision Measuring: We take meticulous measurements to ensure your curtains hang beautifully and fit your window frame perfectly.
- Full Hardware Installation: We don't just fit curtains; we also supply and install high-quality **tracks and poles**, including specialised solutions for challenging bay windows.
Explore Our Custom Curtain Styles
The way a curtain is finished can completely change its look and how it hangs. We offer a variety of heading styles to suit your aesthetic:
Wave Curtains
For a contemporary, minimalistic look, wave curtains provide a continuous, smooth wave-like fold. They are ideal for modern homes and large glazed areas.
Eyelet Curtains
Eyelet curtains feature metal rings at the top, creating large, uniform folds. They offer a clean, modern finish and are incredibly easy to operate.
Pinch Pleat Curtains
A classic and decorative choice, pinch pleats are permanent folds sewn into the header. This style creates a more formal and tailored look, perfect for living and dining rooms.
Pencil Pleat Curtains
Pencil pleats consist of tightly gathered folds that resemble a row of pencils. This versatile style works well with both tracks and poles and suits any room decor.
Goblet Pleat Curtains
A formal heading in which each pleat is opened out at the top into a rounded goblet shape and padded to hold its form. Goblet pleats suit high ceilings and period rooms, and are best used on full-length curtains where the shape can be seen properly.
Box Pleat Curtains
Box pleats are pressed into crisp, flat-fronted folds of even width, giving a tailored, architectural finish. They hang in a very structured way, which works well in dining rooms, studies and more contemporary interiors.
Tie Top Curtains
A relaxed, informal heading where fabric ties are knotted directly onto the pole. Tie tops suit cottage and country interiors and lightweight fabrics, and they show off a decorative pole rather than hiding it.
We also provide blackout linings, interlining for extra warmth, and thermal linings to improve energy efficiency. Our collection features a vast array of colours and patterns from leading UK fabric designers.
Curtain Poles, Tracks and Tiebacks
A curtain is only as good as what it hangs from, so we supply and fit the hardware as part of the same job rather than leaving it to you:
- Curtain poles: Wood and metal poles in a range of diameters and finishes, with a choice of finials to match the room.
- Curtain tracks: Including corded, uncorded, bendable tracks for bay windows, and discreet ceiling-fixed options.
- Tiebacks and holdbacks: Fabric tiebacks made from your curtain fabric, along with rope tiebacks and metal holdbacks.
- Motorised tracks: For large or hard-to-reach windows. See our smart motorisation page for details.
Our Fabric Houses
We are independent, so we work from the sample books of a wide range of British and European fabric houses rather than a single in-house range. That means we can match a fabric to your room instead of steering you towards the only book we carry. Our collections include:
- Iliv – an extensive range covering contemporary prints, weaves and plains.
- Clarke & Clarke – bold prints, velvets and classic designs.
- Abraham Moon & Sons – wools and tweeds woven in Yorkshire since 1837.
- Edmund Bell – contract-grade and blackout fabrics built for durability.
- Fryetts – traditional and country-style prints.
- Drapes UK and Eclipse – broad ranges of linings, sheers and coordinating fabrics.
The same fabrics are available for our made-to-measure roman blinds, so you can run one fabric across both curtains and blinds, or pick coordinating designs from the same collection.
Get a Free Quote for Your York Curtains
Why Choose Inspired Shutters for Your Curtains in York?
Our curtains are designed to offer more than just decoration. They provide excellent insulation, keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer, while also significantly reducing external noise. With our attention to detail and dedication to quality, you can trust us to deliver bespoke drapes that transform your space into something truly special.
Contact Mark at Inspired Shutters today on 07708 945435 to arrange a free consultation and discover how we can bring luxury and functionality to your York home.
