Thermal Curtains
This collection includes ready made thermal curtains in practical sizes and styles to suit different rooms and windows. Choose insulated curtains with thermal lining when warmth is your main priority, or consider thermal blackout curtains when you also want stronger light control. For standard windows, ready-made options provide a straightforward choice. If your window needs a more precise fit, explore our made-to-measure curtains with thermal lining available on selected fabrics.
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Why Buy Thermal Curtains From The Curtain Store?
Added Window Insulation
You can get thermal lining added as an insulating layer behind the curtain fabric to help reduce heat loss through the window.
Ready-Made Sizes
Choose from standard widths and drops across the ready-made range. Check the measurements on each product page to find an option that suits your pole or track.
Established Curtain Brands
Our ready-made collection includes established names such as Sanderson, ILIV and Prestigious Textiles, with options for both traditional and contemporary rooms.
UK Made-to-Measure Options
For a more precise fit, our made-to-measure curtains are cut and hand-finished in our UK workroom. Thermal lining is available on selected fabrics.
Advice When You Need It
Visit our Blaydon-on-Tyne showroom or speak with our team for help with fabrics, headings, measurements, and lining options.
Flexible Ways to Pay
Pay using Visa, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or Klarna. Other interest-free options are also available.
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How to Choose Thermal Curtains for Your Room
Your choice will depend on the room, the level of insulation needed, and how much light you want to control.
Consider Fabric Weight and Insulation
A heavier fabric can give curtains a fuller feel, but weight alone does not determine thermal performance. Check the lining and product specifications when comparing thermal insulated curtains.
Match the Curtain to the Room
Thermal blackout curtains can suit bedrooms where stronger light control is needed. In living rooms, thermal lining can add insulation while giving you more choice in colour and fabric.
Decide Whether You Need Blackout Lining
If darkness matters, choose curtains with specific blackout properties. Thermal blackout curtains can work well in bedrooms, nurseries, and rooms affected by street lighting.
Balance Colour With Light Control
Colour affects the look of the room, while lining influences insulation and light control. Check the product images and specifications together before deciding.
Thermal vs Blackout Curtains
Thermal and blackout curtains serve different purposes. Thermal curtains use a lining or layered construction to help reduce heat loss around the window. They are a practical choice when keeping a room warmer is the main priority.
Blackout curtains focus on light control. They limit the amount of outside light entering a room and work well in bedrooms or nurseries. They can also suit other spaces where less natural light is preferred.
For both benefits, blackout thermal curtains combine added insulation with stronger light control. Choose thermal curtains if warmth matters most. If you want to reduce heat loss while also blocking more outside light, look for curtains that offer both thermal and blackout properties.
Thermal Curtains
Designed to help reduce heat loss around the window.
Blackout Curtains
Designed to limit incoming outside light.
Blackout Thermal Curtains
Combine added insulation with stronger light control.
Choose the Right Curtain Heading
The heading affects how your thermal curtains hang and which fitting they need.
Eyelet curtains
slide directly onto a suitable pole and create even folds.
Pencil pleat curtains
offer a more traditional gathered finish and can work with compatible tracks or poles.
Check the heading shown on the product page against your existing fitting before ordering.
Made-to-Measure vs. Ready-Made Thermal Curtains
Ready made thermal curtains suit windows with standard dimensions and come in fixed sizes for straightforward fitting.
Ready-Made Thermal Curtains
Ready made thermal curtains suit windows with standard dimensions and come in fixed sizes for straightforward fitting.
Made-to-Measure Curtains
Made-to-measure curtains suit non-standard window sizes and give you more choice over fabrics and heading styles. Selected designs also come with thermal lining.
Each made-to-measure curtain is cut and hand-finished in our UK workroom using your measurements.
If standard sizes do not fit your window, explore our made-to-measure collection for more choice in fabric, heading, and lining.
Explore Made-to-Measure CurtainsWhat to Check Before Buying Thermal Curtains
Measure Your Window Carefully
Measure your pole or track rather than just the window opening. Check the width and drop twice before choosing your ready-made size.
Check the Lining
Check whether the curtain has thermal, blackout, or standard lining. Then choose based on the insulation and light control you need.
Allow Enough Curtain Fullness
Curtains need enough combined width to gather properly and cover the window. Check the recommended width for your pole or track before ordering.
Read the Product Details
Check the fabric composition, lining, and heading first. Then review the available sizes and care instructions before ordering.
Visit Our Blaydon-on-Tyne Showroom
Visit our 33,000 sq ft Blaydon-on-Tyne showroom to compare curtain fabrics, headings, and lining options with our team.
You can also arrange a consultation if you need help choosing the right option. Call ahead if you want to view a specific thermal curtain or fabric so we can confirm showroom availability.
Customer Reviews
“quality furniture, excellent choice of curtains and homeware”
Dimplemax, September 2026
“Excellent service and friendly staff”
Munir Ahmed, September 2026
“Great furniture store with a fantastic selection. The staff were lovely, friendly and really helpful, and there was plenty of choice.”
Serene, August 2026
“Absolutely exceptional! The customer service was wonderful from start to finish — so friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. The choice of curtains and fabrics is endless, with everything from modern and contemporary to more traditional styles. I was looking for something to complement my Scandi-style home and found exactly what I wanted. Beautiful quality, fantastic selection and brilliant service. Definitely worth a visit — highly recommend!”
Sudsy_Sue, August 2026
Shop Thermal Curtains for Your Home
Choose from ready made thermal curtains, blackout styles and insulated options based on the warmth, light control and finish you need. Check the size, heading and lining on each product before ordering.
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