Curtains cost

apache · 13-12-2021 03:54PM #1

How much very roughly would it cost to measure, make and fit curtains for a large sitting room and bedroom? I haven't a clue. Would it be close to a grand?

I'll get a few quotes next week but would like to know what to expect.

apache · 15-12-2021 11:03PM

On second thoughts could be closer to 2 grand. Maybe between 2-3! Will be interesting to find out....

seannash · 16-12-2021 01:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118328399#Comment_118328399

Jesus, no where near.

Price curtains, curtain rods and pullback online and then hire a carpenter to fit them for the day.

antfin · 16-12-2021 02:03PM

Like everything, it can vary massively depending on the quality. A large set of curtains with a long drop to the ground made to order from decent fabric and blackout could easily cost €1,000 per set. Pre-made lower quality fabric curtains could be sourced online for 10% of that so it really depends on your taste and wallet!

apache · 16-12-2021 05:09PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118330638#Comment_118330638

The sitting room could easily cost €1500. I just want to pay one company to do everything for me at the one time. I know it's difficult to estimate without seeing it but these are huge windows.

apache · 16-12-2021 05:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118330691#Comment_118330691

Thanks for reply. I'd be looking for decent quality.

Dr_Colossus · 19-12-2021 10:47PM

Could be much more depending on how big and quality of fabric. In laws got curtains made a few years ago for a large sitting room window 8' x 16' approx plus a smaller side window of about 4' x 4' and they cost €4k.

kippy · 19-12-2021 10:54PM

Jesus.

Home store and more for decent curtains. Poles and all you need to hang them there as well.

https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/ready-made-curtains

If you've anyone handy in the house at all you'd hang them yourselves never mind needing a carpenter.

Have a look on YouTube if you need some guidance.

Can be done for 400 max for the two rooms. As with a lot of things like this though you could easily spend ten times that if you wanted to.

Even if ya had to buy a decent drill you'd have it for again!

There are lots of things in houses that are a serious waste of money. To me, curtains can be one of them.

Akrasia · 19-12-2021 11:07PM

We bought curtains yesterday to cover the bay window in the sitting room. Very wide at 360cm width and got the pole and 2 sets of decent quality pre made curtains for €150 in Harry Corry (50% off sale at the moment)

apache · 20-12-2021 08:48AM

The windows go from ceiling to floor and are the whole length of the sitting room. Unfortunately no ready made curtains will fit.

Now I'm thinking 2-3 grand for both rooms. I'll post up the quotes that I get.

anewme · 28-12-2021 06:24PM

There is a huge difference in quality and finish between Harry Corey/ Home Store and more ready made curtains & poles and custom made. It is the type of thing that will bother you, or won’t.

When I moved into my house years ago, it was Harry Corry but when I did my refurb a couple of years ago, I got custom made on specific poles.

You could be looking at 2 k each easy depending on fabric and widths.

apache · 14-01-2022 07:20PM

Just for anyone who hasn't a clue about curtain costs got a quote today. Good reputable company. Bedroom with blackout lining and sitting room was €2694.50. Paid half deposit already. They will be ready in 5 weeks. Boom.....delighted....

Had thought it would be around that or dearer. It will make a difference having them professionally made and fitted.

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