Hebden Fully Lined Cotton Pencil Pleat Curtains - Eucalyptus

These are the Hebden pencil pleat curtains, sold as a pair, in a soft green and white stripe on a lightweight cotton face. The pattern runs vertically down the drop, a narrow even stripe that reads as calm rather than busy, and the cotton face gives it a matt, slightly textured finish rather than a sheen. They come in a wide spread of sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm, so you can match the pair to the width of your window and the length of drop you want, whether that is sill height or a longer fall to the floor.

Pencil pleat is the most forgiving of the heading styles, which is why it suits most rooms. The gathered tape at the top pulls up into neat vertical folds and hangs from standard curtain hooks, so it works on a pole, as shown here on a wooden pole, or on a track. The stripe sits well in a living room or a bedroom, and the green is muted enough to sit against neutral walls, warm woods and linen-look upholstery without fighting them. Choose your width by measuring your track or pole rather than the window itself, and allow extra so the pair gathers properly.

The face is 100% cotton, which is breathable and easy to hang, and the curtains are fully lined, so they add a degree of privacy and cut down the light coming through. The lining is a polyester and cotton blend. Cotton is a natural fibre that can crease, so it benefits from being hung straight from the pole to let the folds settle. When you are pairing them, keep the rest of the scheme quiet and let the stripe do the work, and lean on natural textures like jute and pale timber alongside.

How do I choose the right width for my window?

Measure your pole or track rather than the window, and allow extra width so the pair gathers into full pleats. The width figure is for the pair combined.

Will these curtains fit a curtain pole?

Yes, the pencil pleat heading takes standard curtain hooks, so it hangs from a pole or a track. The photographs show them on a wooden pole.

Are these curtains lined?

Yes, they are fully lined, which adds a degree of privacy and reduces the amount of daylight coming through the window compared with an unlined curtain.

What is the fabric like?

The face is 100% cotton, a natural breathable fibre with a soft matt finish. Cotton can crease, so hanging the curtains straight lets the folds drop and settle.

What sizes are available?

They run from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm, giving you a choice of widths and drops to match different windows and heights.