London blinds combine the clean function of a Roman blind with soft gathers, usually drawn up at two points so the blind forms gentle pleated swags when raised. The effect is more decorative than a classic Roman while remaining tailored and sophisticated — a lovely middle ground between structured and romantic that suits a wide range of Perth homes.
At Hay Interiors we have the expertise to make authentic London blinds in our Nedlands workroom. The style needs careful construction and a real understanding of proportion — skills Annie brings from her training in Southampton, England, and years of traditional curtain and blind making including work in heritage houses and museums. Few Perth shops execute London blinds well; we make them as they should be made.
London blinds suit a wider range of interiors than the more overtly decorative Austrian or Festoon styles, making them one of Annie’s most frequently recommended decorative blinds. They work particularly well in:
For period properties, their soft, traditional detailing suits Federation, Victorian and Edwardian interiors particularly well — see our heritage curtains page for more on our period-home speciality.
London blinds reward beautiful fabric. The gathers and swags read most elegantly in fabrics with good drape — linens, silks, fine cottons and soft velvets all work well, and pattern fabrics can be particularly striking when the swags bring the design into gentle relief. Explore our curtain fabrics library for the full range of options Annie draws on for this style.
Construction requires careful calculation of gathers and scallop placement for balanced, symmetrical proportions. Because we make them in-house, we control every detail — from the gathering points to the way the blind hangs and stacks. Blockout or light-filtering linings can be incorporated, and motorisation is possible on wider windows where manual cords would interrupt the decorative effect.
London blinds sit in a family of decorative fabric treatments that Hay Interiors specialises in — styles that require genuine traditional skill and are increasingly rare in Perth. If you’re drawn to the London blind’s soft character, Annie may also show you Austrian blinds (more fully gathered, with scalloped swags the full height) and Festoon blinds (the most opulent of all, ruched throughout). For traditional curtain treatments that complement these styles, see Swags & Tails and Pelmets. Each of these styles suits heritage and formal interiors, and Annie’s experience with period properties gives her a well-developed instinct for which suits each room.
The best way to begin is to visit our showroom in Nedlands. You can explore hundreds of fabric samples in natural light, see finished examples, and often watch work happening in the attached workroom. Annie or a member of the team is always happy to talk through possibilities and answer questions.
Alternatively, we can arrange an in-home consultation at a time that suits you. This has the advantage of enabling us to consider your actual windows and provide advice on the best window dressings for your space.
Either way, you will receive honest, expert guidance focused entirely on what is right for your windows and your home.
We look forward to helping you create window furnishings you will love for many years to come.
A fabric blind that combines Roman-style operation with soft gathers, forming gentle pleated swags when raised. It is more decorative than a plain Roman but still tailored and versatile — suited to both heritage and contemporary interiors.
Very much so — their soft, traditional detailing suits Federation, Victorian and Edwardian interiors beautifully. Annie’s English training and heritage experience make period window treatments one of her specialities.
Yes — with the right lining (light-filtering or blockout) a London blind controls light as well as any Roman style. The decorative gathers are a front-face feature and don’t affect performance.
