The Ultimate Velvet Polyester Pencil Pleat Curtains - Mink

The Ultimate Velvet Pencil Pleat Curtains are a pair of fully lined velvet panels with a soft, matt pile that catches the light without shine. The face and lining are both polyester, which is what gives these curtains their weight and their fluid drape: polyester velvet hangs in deep, even folds and holds its shape rather than creasing at the hem. In the photographs the cloth reads as a warm reddish-brown, close to chestnut, with the pile shifting a little lighter or darker depending on how it is caught by the window light. They come in a range of drops and widths, so you can match panel size to both the window and the fullness you want.

These suit a living room or bedroom where you want warmth and a bit of softness at the window. The lined construction blocks a good deal of daylight and adds privacy, which makes them a sensible choice for a bedroom or a room that gets strong afternoon sun. The warm rust tone sits happily against pale walls, dark wood and deep berry upholstery, as the room settings show, and the plain finish lets a patterned cushion or a bold rug do the talking. A pair reads as generous rather than skimpy when hung with plenty of fabric across the width.

The header is a pencil pleat, gathered into a tidy row of folds that hooks onto a standard track or pole and is straightforward to hang. Being polyester throughout, the cloth is hard-wearing and shrug off everyday knocks and light. Each SKU is a pair of curtains, so you dress the whole window from one order. Choose the drop that reaches your sill or floor and the width that gives you the gather you like, and pair them with the plain berry and multicoloured cushions seen alongside for a warm, layered look.

Is this a pair of curtains or a single panel?

Each order is a pair of curtains, so you get two panels to dress the full width of one window from a single purchase.

What size curtains should I choose?

Sizes run from 117 by 137cm up to 229 by 229cm. The first figure is the width of each panel and the second is the drop, so measure your track and the length you want.

Will these curtains block out light?

They are fully lined, which blocks a good deal of daylight and adds privacy, making them a sensible choice for bedrooms or rooms that get strong sun.

What does the velvet feel like?

It is a soft polyester velvet with a matt pile rather than a shiny one, which gives the curtains warmth, texture and a fluid drape at the window.

How do pencil pleat curtains hang?

The header gathers into a tidy row of folds and hooks onto a standard curtain track or pole, so they are easy to hang and adjust for fullness.

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