Galaxy Chenille Fully Lined Eyelet Curtains - Ivory

The Galaxy is a fully lined eyelet curtain woven from yarn-dyed chenille, and it is that yarn-dyed cloth that gives it its character. Rather than a flat printed colour, the ivory ground is shot through with paler flecks and a faint golden glint that shifts as the light moves across it, which the close-up photograph shows clearly. Chenille is a soft, short-pile yarn, so the surface has a gentle depth and a quiet weight to it rather than the crisp flatness of a plain weave. Sold as a pair of curtains, the Galaxy comes in a wide spread of drop and width combinations, from a compact 117cm wide by 137cm long up to a generous 229cm by 229cm.

These are hung on a pole through metal eyelets, which the header photograph shows spaced evenly along the top, giving the even, rolling folds you can see falling down the length. The eyelet header is quick to put up: you simply thread the pole through, no hooks or tape to fuss with. The soft neutral ivory sits easily against painted panelling, warm wood floors and muted upholstery, so it suits a living room or bedroom where you want the window dressed without the fabric shouting for attention. The wide range of sizes means you can match the drop to a short sill-height window or a full floor-length one.

The curtains are fully lined, and the supplier describes that lining as room-darkening, so it cuts the incoming light and adds privacy after dark, which makes the Galaxy a sensible choice for a bedroom or a room that catches strong daylight. The eyelets sit through the leading edge of the header for a smooth, neat top. If you would like the look carried across the room, the supplier makes a coordinating Galaxy cushion.

Are these curtains sold as a pair?

Yes, one order is a pair of curtains, so you receive two panels to dress both sides of a single window.

What does yarn-dyed chenille feel like?

Chenille is a soft, short-pile yarn, so the cloth has a gentle depth and a little weight to it rather than a thin, flat feel.

How much light do these block?

The supplier describes the lining as room-darkening, so it cuts incoming daylight and adds privacy, though it is not described as full blackout.

Which pole do I need?

These have a metal eyelet header, so you hang them on a curtain pole by threading it straight through the rings along the top.

How do I choose the right size?

The first figure is the width of each panel and the second is the drop, so measure your pole and the length you want the curtains to fall.

Not stated by the supplier.