Custom curtains on the Costa Blanca

Made-to-measure curtains on the Costa Blanca provide compact light and privacy control close to the window. For customers seeking atmosphere, privacy, acoustics and, if required, room darkening in one full curtain layer, the fabric, profiles, operation and window function must be designed as one system.

This guide covers lined, dim-out, velvet and acoustic curtains on the Costa Blanca and helps you make a beautiful and technically suitable choice on the Costa Blanca.

Made-to-measure pleated and Duette shades: start with the window

Pleated and Duette systems are compact and versatile, but the final result depends heavily on the window profile, operation, fabric properties and installation. An attractive sample alone says nothing about unobstructed window operation or evening privacy.

For customers seeking atmosphere, privacy, acoustics and, if required, room darkening in one full curtain layer, the aim is to design fabric weight, lining, pleat, track load, stack size, hem and operation together. We therefore assess the function first, and only then the colour, pleat height, profile and technical execution.

Create a priority list for each window covering privacy, light, heat, room darkening and operation. This prevents an attractive fabric from being chosen before the most important function has been technically resolved.

For curtains on the Costa Blanca, we design this component in conjunction with fabric weight, lining, pleat, track load, stack, hem, and operation. Record the choices for each window in writing so that the fabric, profile, and operation are not based on assumptions during production and installation.

The difference between pleated shades and Duette

A pleated fabric consists of a single folded layer. Duette uses a honeycomb construction with air chambers and often internally concealed cords. This creates a different appearance and can affect comfort and light control.

For curtains, we compare not only names but also visible cord holes, cell structure, stack size, fabric tension, maintenance and suitability for the desired shape.

View both materials at their actual scale. Duette’s honeycomb structure looks calmer because the internal cords are less visible, while a single pleated fold often appears lighter and finer.

Transparent, light-filtering, dim-out or blackout

Fabrics differ in visibility through, colour, coating and density. Transparent fabrics preserve more contact with the outdoors; light-filtering fabrics soften the light; dim-out fabrics reduce it more strongly; and blackout fabrics let virtually no light through the material.

For living rooms, bedrooms, villas, apartments, hotels, tall windows and sliding doors, we assess materials, fabrics, profiles and transparencies suited to the room, solar exposure, privacy and desired appearance. Test the actual sample against the window at different times, because evening lighting can significantly change privacy and colour.

Ask about the reverse side and any coating. Two fabrics that appear identical from the room side may differ considerably outdoors, in bright sunlight, and in terms of heat performance.

Top-down bottom-up and privacy

A movable top and bottom profile makes it possible to screen the middle of the window while allowing daylight in through the top. This is useful for street-facing windows, bathrooms, and homes opposite one another.

Determine the privacy height both when seated and standing. For Costa Blanca curtains, the desired intermediate position should be reachable, stable, and practical for everyday use.

With the interior lights on, also walk outside along the window. This simple practical test gives a more honest impression of privacy than general terms in a catalog.

Insulation, sun, and heat

Duette's honeycomb structure can create an additional air layer on the inside of the glass. The actual effect depends on the fabric, cell, mounting, gap, glazing, and use. Interior sun protection remains thermally different from exterior sun protection.

In strong sunlight, we also compare solar screens or roller shutters. Choose the fabric, lining, and rail as one system, and agree realistic light reduction and maintenance requirements in advance. This prevents claims that a single product cannot meet under all circumstances.

Close the interior sun protection before the glass and the room have fully warmed up. Using it in good time helps maintain comfort, but does not replace suitable glazing, ventilation, or exterior sun protection.

Accurate measuring

Measure the width and height at several points and check that the glazing beads and recesses are straight. Clearly specify whether the measurement is taken across the glass, between the glazing beads, on the sash, or across the entire frame.

For this application, we check fabric weight, light transmission, lining, rail, support spacing, stack space, maintenance, and floor clearance. With multiple adjoining systems or unusual windows, professional measuring is the safest option.

For multiple windows, use a measurement sheet with unique window codes. Similar-looking frames often differ by a few millimeters in the glazing bead, handle, or available opening space.

Profiles, cords, and tension wires

Top, bottom, and intermediate profiles determine how the system moves. Tension wires keep window-mounted versions stable when the window is turned or tilted. Profile color influences the overall look just as strongly as the fabric.

Check the fixing points, clearance for handles, and the alignment of all profiles. A slight misalignment is immediately visible on horizontal components.

Choose the profile color carefully. A profile in the frame color visually disappears; contrast emphasizes the horizontal lines and can visually divide a small window.

Mounting on the glazing bead, sash, wall, or ceiling

Mounting close to the glass is compact and often moves with the window. Wall or ceiling mounting can provide more overlap, but requires clearance for the window sash, stack, and controls.

The suitable configuration may be in the recess, on the frame, wall, or ceiling, with appropriate fixings and unobstructed operation of windows, doors, air conditioning, and shutters. Mark out the position beforehand and test each moving window in its fully open position.

Check the actual substrate before choosing mounting materials. Plastic, aluminum, wood, stone, and hollow walls each require a different installation approach.

Package height and clear window opening

A raised pleated blind folds into a compact package, but not completely out of sight. The height, fabric type, number of layers, and profiles determine how much space is needed at the top.

For doors and tall windows, the package must remain outside the clear opening. Ask about the expected dimensions instead of assuming a small showroom sample.

View the product fully open, half-open, and closed. The frequently used intermediate position in particular determines whether the package, handle, and sightline are comfortable in everyday use.

Manual, cordless, or electric

The possible operating methods are manual operation, safe operation, or motorization, depending on the system, size, weight, power supply, and daily use. Handles are intuitive when they remain accessible; cords require safety devices; motorization helps with height or multiple systems.

Document who uses the product, which intermediate positions are needed, and whether the controls remain accessible behind furniture, a bathtub, kitchen worktop, or desk.

For motorization, end positions, groups, transmitters, and the power supply must be tested and documented during handover. Also retain information about charging, resetting, and manual emergency operation.

Child safety

Loose cords and loops must be kept out of children's reach. Use the prescribed safety devices or, where possible, choose cordless or motorized operation.

Do not place a bed, cot, or climbing furniture near the controls. Safety remains part of the installation and must not be removed for a cleaner appearance.

After installation, check all safety features and do not rearrange the furniture in a way that could still allow a child to reach cords or moving profiles.

Moisture and ventilation

Not every fabric, coating, or profile combination is suitable for prolonged condensation or splashing. Even moisture-resistant window coverings require ventilation and proper drying.

Check the exact material recommendations. Do not keep a wet system rolled or folded up compactly for extended periods, and install electrical components only where technically permitted.

Allow bathroom and kitchen windows to ventilate sufficiently. Moisture that remains trapped between the fabric, glass, and profile for extended periods can accelerate soiling and material stress.

Tilt-and-turn and sliding windows

Window coverings must preserve the window’s original function. Check the handle, tilt angle, ventilation grille, insect screen and any collisions with the recess or adjacent sash.

For curtains, window-mounted installation can be very practical, provided the profile and guiding system are compatible. Always test the window fully open before production.

Open every window as far as possible during the survey. A difference of just a few centimetres can determine whether the window covering, insect screen, ventilation or cleaning will function smoothly later.

Special and unusual window shapes

Pleated blinds and Duette are available for some triangular, trapezoidal or roof windows, but not every shape can open fully or use the same operating method.

A template, drawing or specialist survey may be necessary. Discuss in advance which part moves and where a fixed section of fabric will remain visible.

For unusual shapes, request a clear sketch showing the open and closed positions. A system can be made to fit, while its range of movement may be more limited than with a rectangle.

Combining curtains and solar shading

A window-mounted system can provide privacy and control sunlight during the day, while curtains soften the entire wall and provide additional closure in the evening. Shutters or external screens can fulfil a different thermal function outside.

A useful comparison includes curtains, roller blinds, venetian blinds, pleated blinds, Duette and other suitable window coverings. Combine systems only when they fulfil different functions and do not interfere with each other during operation and maintenance.

Allow sufficient clearance when planning double window coverings. Curtain fabric must not constantly rub against the profiles, and both systems must remain accessible for cleaning and servicing.

Colour, texture and profile finish

A light fabric looks airy but can appear brighter against the light; dark colours create a stronger block of colour. Profiles, handles and cords should be deliberately coordinated with the window frame or fabric.

View samples vertically next to the floor, wall and window frame. The undertone of white, sand and grey is strongly influenced by the warm daylight on the Costa Blanca.

Order visible components as one colour package. White is not always the same white, and warm-grey profiles can visibly differ next to a cool aluminium window frame.

Maintenance and lifespan

Dust carefully and regularly, and follow the care instructions exactly. Not every pleated or coated fabric may be washed or wet-cleaned.

Do not force the profiles if a cord, handle or fabric gets caught somewhere. Correcting this early prevents permanent creases or misalignment.

Record the fabric name, colour number, system type and operating information. This makes future extensions or replacements much easier and prevents having to search using only an old photo.

Avoid common mistakes

A significant risk is hanging a heavy fabric on a light track or confusing dim-out with complete technical blackout. Other mistakes include overlooking system depth, measuring only with the window closed, failing to choose the profile colour, and assessing blackout performance solely by the fabric name.

Work in a fixed order: function, window type, fabric, operation, installation, dimension check, and only then production. Made-to-measure products cannot easily be returned after a measuring error.

Have a second person check the complete order line for each window: dimensions, configuration, fabric, profile, operation, opening direction, and installation. This check prevents costly made-to-measure errors.

What determines the price?

The price depends on width, height, fabric group, configuration, number of profiles, operation, motorisation, and installation. Unusual shapes and great heights require additional technology and a site survey.

For an indication, send photos, approximate dimensions, location, and function. The specifications and complete price can be confirmed after final measuring.

Only compare quotes when the fabric group, system, operation, installation, and electrical preparation are described in equivalent terms. A basic product price is not a complete made-to-measure solution.

Advice and installation from La Nucía

Port of Altea provides advice from the showroom in La Nucía and works across a large part of the Costa Blanca.

We take strong sunlight, roller-shutter boxes, air conditioning, tiled surfaces, concrete substrates, and frequently used patio doors into account. This ensures that the solution fits not only on paper but also in the home.

Bring overview photos of the entire room to the showroom. This allows scale, colour, privacy, and coordination with furniture and curtains to be assessed at the same time.

All relevant pages about curtains, dim-out, and heavier fabrics

Use this overview to go directly to the solution, situation, or location that suits your home. All pages belong to the same advice network and refer back to central product and contact information.

Frequently asked questions

Are Costa Blanca curtains made completely to measure?

Yes. The dimensions, fabric, profiles, opening method, controls, and installation are tailored to the window.

What is the difference between pleated blinds and Duette?

Pleated blinds have a single folded layer of fabric; Duette has a honeycomb structure with air pockets and generally fewer visible cord holes.

Can the system open top-down and bottom-up?

Often, yes. The available configuration depends on the window type, dimensions, fabric, and chosen system.

Are pleated blinds and Duette blackout blinds?

Blackout fabric can block a great deal of light, but light gaps may remain around the profiles.

Can they be installed without drilling?

With suitable window profiles and dimensions, clamp-on or adhesive solutions are available. Not every frame is suitable for this.

Are they suitable for tilt-and-turn windows?

Yes, window-mounted systems with guides are often highly suitable, provided the handle and full window operation are checked.

Can Duette be operated electrically?

Often, yes. The options depend on the size, configuration, power supply, and desired opening direction.

Are they suitable for bathrooms?

Only with fabric and components specifically suitable for humid environments, away from direct water jets and with good ventilation.

Which areas do you deliver to?

Yes. We work across a large part of the Costa Blanca, depending on location, schedule, and project size.

How do I request a price estimate?

Send photos, approximate measurements, location, and intended function. The final price can be confirmed after selection and measuring.

Have made-to-measure curtains made on the Costa Blanca?

Visit our showroom in La Nucía or send photos, approximate measurements, and your requirements. We advise on fabric, profiles, controls, measuring, and installation.

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