How to Pair Leather Beds with Curtains

Leather beds and curtains make a natural pairing because each supplies what the other lacks. Leather brings structure, depth and a slight sheen, while curtains bring softness, movement and warmth. The most successful combinations contrast texture, link colour to the undertone of the leather and are hung high and wide so the window looks generous. In this guide we set out colour pairings for black, brown, tan, grey and white leather beds, and explain which fabrics suit each look, from heavyweight linen and wool to velvet and cotton. We also cover practical matters that are specific to UK homes, including blackout and thermal linings for early summer mornings and draughty sash windows, curtains over radiators, bay windows beside the bed and the right length for different rooms. Finally, we show how rugs, chairs and bedding tie the whole scheme together, and answer the questions we are asked most often about curtains in bedrooms....