Description
These are pencil pleat curtains in a deep emerald green velvet, sold as a pair and offered across a range of drop and width combinations. The fabric is a matt velvet, so the surface catches light softly rather than shining, and the colour reads as a rich, saturated green in the photographs. They are lined and made to block light, which is the feature to lead with: this is a curtain chosen to darken a room rather than simply dress a window. The pencil pleat heading gathers the fabric into even folds at the top, and threads onto standard curtain hooks and rings for a rod or track.
A pair like this suits a bedroom where you want genuine darkness for sleep, or a living room where you want to shut out street light and settle in of an evening. The green is happy against warm neutral walls, natural wood and brass fittings, and it sits comfortably with pink and blush tones if you want a softer scheme. Because velvet has weight and body, it hangs in full, fluid columns rather than thin sheets, so it reads as a substantial part of the room rather than an afterthought.
The fabric is a polyester velvet with a polyurethane backing, the layer that gives the blackout performance. When you order, match the width to your track or pole and the drop to the distance from the fixing down to where you want the hem to fall. The pair is offered in several sizes, from a 117cm width upward, so measure the window rather than guessing from the sofa. Steam or a cool iron on the reverse will settle any creases from the fold. Hang it, dress the pleats down the drop, and let the depth of the colour do the work.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester with polyurethane backing |
| Design |
Plain matt velvet, emerald |
| Construction |
Lined, blackout, pencil pleat heading |
| Size |
117 x 137cm to 229 x 229cm (per pair) |
| Sold as |
Pair of curtains |
Frequently Asked
Do these curtains actually block out the light?
Yes, they are made as a blackout curtain with a polyurethane backing behind the velvet, so they are designed to stop daylight coming through the fabric itself.
What heading do these have and will they fit my pole?
They have a pencil pleat heading, which gathers into even folds and hangs on curtain hooks, so they work on a standard curtain pole or track.
How do I choose the right size?
Measure the width of your pole or track and the drop from the fixing to where you want the hem, then pick the closest size in the pair; they run from 117cm wide upward.
Is the velvet shiny or matt?
It is a matt velvet, so the surface has a soft, deep finish that absorbs light rather than reflecting it, which keeps the emerald colour looking rich.
Why is velvet a good choice for curtains?
Velvet has weight and a dense pile, so it hangs in full folds and gives a room warmth and texture as well as a bit of extra insulation at the window.