Bespoke curtains, Roman blinds and soft furnishings, carefully made and fitted for homes within thirty miles of Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 1992, I've helped homeowners find the fabrics, styles and finishing details that make their rooms feel softer, warmer, and quietly complete.
I work with your fabric or mine. If you've already found something you love, or have fabric from another project, I'm happy to make it up for you. If you'd prefer guidance, I bring a wide selection of pattern books to your home visit.
"There's a moment, usually a few weeks after installation, when you stop noticing your new curtains as new. They've simply become part of the room, the way light falls through them in the morning, the gentle weight of them when you draw them closed at night, the sense that everything finally feels right."
That's what well-made curtains do. They don't shout; they settle. The fullness is generous without being fussy. The hems fall with proper weight because they've been hand-sewn with interlining that gives the fabric body and warmth. The pattern matches precisely at every seam. These are the details you feel rather than see, the quiet craftsmanship that separates curtains you live with happily for years from curtains you eventually replace.
Full-length, interlined or simply lined, gently pooled or precisely skimming the floor. From classic Buckram headings, such as triple pinch pleats to contemporary eyelets and wave headings, each pair is measured and made for your windows alone. I also make traditional upholstered pelmets through to swags and tails to designer headings and decorative finishes, not forgetting handmade tiebacks to complete the look.
Learn more →Handmade interlined Roman blinds that bring softness, structure, and a sense of quiet indulgence to modern homes. Beautiful on their own or layered beneath curtains, Roman blinds adapt effortlessly to the way you live. They can be designed for light control or full blackout, hand drawn or discreetly motorised, and finished with a level of detail that rewards both touch and sight. Thoughtful, refined, and unmistakably made to last.
Learn more →Cushions, pelmets, tiebacks, and throws are where a room finds its finishing rhythm. Thoughtfully made and carefully composed, these softer elements bring depth, balance, and a sense of cohesion to your space. weather to complement, add subtle contrast or make a bold statement, each piece is considered in relation to the whole. Texture, tone, and proportion are gently aligned so the room feels layered, calm, and complete.
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I call out to your home with a selection of fabric books, a tape measure, and thirty plus years of experience making curtains that fit well, enhance you space and if required maximise daylight in your room.
I can discuss different options with you and, for complex windows and installations, advise on appropriate solutions or recommend alternative ideas that will look well in the space. I offer honest advice based on what will work, not what will complicate things.
There is no showroom visit. Fabrics are viewed in the comfort of your own home, with no pressure to decide on the day, as they often need to be seen in different light, both day and evening. Just a practical, friendly conversation about your curtains, handled with care from measuring through to installation.
I started making curtains in Huddersfield in 1992 and, for over a decade, worked in homes across West Yorkshire. From 2009, I worked across both Huddersfield and Newcastle upon Tyne, and now work primarily in the North East.
These days, most of my work comes through word of mouth, personal recommendations, referrals from other professionals, and returning clients who get back in touch when they move house or finally turn their attention to that long awaited spare room.
Three decades, two regions, and countless windows later, I still enjoy the moment when a room finally comes together. That never gets old.
"Melody just understood what we wanted. The curtains completely changed how the room feels, warmer, more finished, more us."
Jesmond, Newcastle
"The whole process was so calm and easy. No pressure, just helpful advice. The quality of the finished curtains is exceptional."
Gosforth, Newcastle
Whether it's a single window or a whole house, I'd love to help.
