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I am currently deciding whether to have bespoke curtains made to measure with a company that does a site measure and install, or whether I go down the online route and then need to buy a track and have someone install it and the curtains.


This is a tricky decision as I am Interior Designer and although I have access to trade priced fabrics, the curtain makers I have used for work are still out of my price range. As such I am looking for either-


- A reasonably priced curtain maker who can ideally come and site measure (and install if possible)


- Or an installer who can fix the track (and potentially recommend a track supplier?), and install curtains if I go down the online route.


Thanks so much. Look forward to any responses.

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Large retailers will usually leave you in disappointment. We bought some made to measure curtains for our living room and my son's bedroom and I couldn't be more pleased! I went to a independent curtain shop near where I live in Rotherham, I would always choose a smaller store that specialises in interior design.
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