Custom Blackout Curtains in Kenya: A Made-to-Measure Buying Guide

Custom blackout curtains are made to suit your window measurements, preferred fabric and chosen finish. They give you flexibility over the curtain length, width, heading style and overall appearance, helping you create a window treatment that fits your room.

At Curtains Kenya, you can discuss your specifications with the team and request a quotation based on your requirements. Explore our blackout curtain collection for design inspiration before choosing the details for your order.

What determines the price of custom blackout curtains?

Custom curtains are quoted according to the work and materials required. There is no single price that applies to every window.

The main factors include:

• Window measurements: The width and required curtain drop affect the amount of material needed.

• Fabric choice: Different fabrics, textures and finishes have different costs.

• Fullness: The amount of fabric gathered across the window affects both the folds and material quantity.

• Heading style: Your preferred curtain heading influences tailoring and hardware requirements.

• Lining: Any separate lining should be specified and included in the quotation.

• Accessories: Sheers, rods, tracks, brackets and other fittings contribute to the total when required.

• Delivery and installation: Confirm the arrangements and charges for your location.

The most useful comparison is the complete quotation for your specifications. Ask for the fabric, tailoring, hardware and services to be clearly identified.

Start with your room and its purpose

Before selecting a fabric, explain how you use the room and what you want the curtains to achieve.

For a bedroom, you may want greater control over daylight or light from outside at night. For a living room, you may prefer curtains that combine privacy with a decorative finish. In a TV room, reducing glare may be a priority.

Describe the level of darkness you expect. Blackout performance depends on the selected fabric and how the curtains cover the window. Light can still enter around the sides, above the heading or between panels, so discuss these areas during planning.

Choose your fabric and colour

Fabric selection affects the appearance, feel and light control of your curtains. Ask about the exact material you are considering and, where possible, view a sample before confirming your order.

Consider how the colour and pattern will work with your walls, furniture, flooring and bedding. Neutral shades can blend into an existing scheme, while a patterned fabric can become a prominent feature.

Do not judge blackout performance by colour or thickness alone. Confirm whether the chosen fabric provides the light control you need and whether a separate lining is required.

Also ask about cleaning instructions. Your preferred fabric should suit how you intend to maintain the curtains.

Specify the width, length and fullness

A custom curtain order needs more than the dimensions of the glass.

The finished curtain width depends on the area you want to cover, the rod or track and the intended fullness. Fuller curtains require additional material to form folds when closed.

For the length, decide whether you want the curtains to finish near the sill, below it or towards the floor. The measurement starting point depends on the heading and mounting arrangement.

For an initial enquiry, provide:

1. The window width and height.

2. The width of any existing rod or track.

3. Your preferred finished curtain length.

4. A photograph showing the window and surrounding wall.

5. Details of nearby doors, furniture or other obstructions.

These details help start the quotation process. Confirm the final manufacturing measurements before fabric is cut.

Choose the heading and mounting arrangement

The heading shapes the top of the curtains and affects how they hang and move. Discuss the available styles and their compatibility with your preferred rod or track.

If you already have hardware installed, send photographs so its suitability can be assessed. A change in curtain weight or heading may require a different arrangement.

If you want sheers behind the blackout curtains, include this in your specifications. The installation needs to accommodate both layers and allow each to operate as intended.

Check your quotation before ordering

A clear custom curtain quotation should identify:

• Fabric: Selected material, colour and reference.

• Finished size: Curtain width, drop and panel quantity.

• Heading: Agreed style and fullness.

• Lining and sheers: What is included, where required.

• Hardware: Rods, tracks, brackets and fittings.

• Services: Measurement, delivery and installation arrangements.

• Total and timing: Complete price, payment terms and expected completion.

Check these details together. A quotation for curtains alone will differ from one that includes sheers, new tracks and installation.

Request your custom blackout curtain quotation

Share your window measurements, preferred fabric or colour, desired length and location with Curtains Kenya. Mention whether you need sheers, hardware, delivery or installation.

Request a custom blackout curtain quote or discuss your specifications on WhatsApp.