Soft Chenille Plain Lined Eyelet Curtains - Ecru

These are eyelet curtains made from soft matt chenille, sold as a pair and finished in a plain ecru. Chenille is a pile fabric, and that is what gives these their particular character: a slightly napped, cosy surface with no sheen, so the light they catch is soft rather than reflective. Both the face and the lining are polyester, and the fabric is rated 100% blackout, which means it is built to stop light passing through rather than simply to dim it. The eyelet header runs along a ring-topped rod, so the fabric gathers into even, rounded folds when drawn back. They come in eight sizes, from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm, each measurement given per pair.

A blackout curtain earns its place in a bedroom first, where keeping early light and street lamps out makes a real difference to sleep, and the plain ecru sits quietly against most wall colours without competing for attention. That said, these suit a living room just as readily. In the photographs they hang against a warm grey wall alongside a rust velvet chair and a patterned cushion, and the neutral ecru gives busier pieces room to breathe. Because the tone is soft and warm rather than stark white, it works with wood floors and natural textures as comfortably as with cooler, greyer schemes.

The eyelet header is the quick part of the job: the rings slide straight onto the pole, so hanging is a matter of minutes rather than hooks and tape. Polyester holds its shape well, resists creasing and does not shrink, which is why the drape stays neat wash after wash. Check the drop before you order, measuring from the top of the pole to where you want the hem to fall, since the eyelet header sits a little below the rod. Please follow the care label supplied with your curtains.

Do these curtains block out light fully?

Yes, the fabric is rated 100% blackout, so it is made to stop daylight and street lighting passing through, which helps darken a room for sleep.

What does chenille feel like?

Chenille is a soft pile fabric with a slightly napped, cosy surface and a matt finish, so it has texture and warmth without any shine.

How do I hang eyelet curtains?

The metal rings along the top slide directly onto your curtain pole, so there are no hooks or tape to fit and the folds fall evenly once drawn.

What size should I order?

Each size is quoted per pair as width by drop, from 117 x 137cm up to 229 x 229cm, so measure your pole width and the drop you want before choosing.

Is the ecru a warm or a cool cream?

It reads as a soft, warm cream rather than a bright white, so it pairs comfortably with wood floors, natural textures and both warm and cool wall colours.

Are these curtains lined?

Yes, they are lined, with the lining also made from polyester, which adds body to the drape and supports the blackout performance of the face fabric.