Hay Interiors is a long-established Perth curtain maker based just minutes from Cottesloe in neighbouring Nedlands. We’ve been making curtains in Perth since 1969, and Cottesloe — with its blend of gracious character homes, coastal renovations and premium apartments — is a suburb we know intimately. Everything we sell, we make or expertly source, and the person who advises you is the person who oversees the making.
Cottesloe is one of Perth’s most loved suburbs, and its homes reflect that — Federation and character residences on the leafy streets back from the beach, substantial family homes, quality renovations blending period fronts with contemporary extensions, and apartments with ocean glimpses along the coastal strip. What unites them all is the light: Cottesloe’s proximity to the ocean means intense western sun, salt-laden air and strong glare off the water — conditions that demand the right fabrics and the right solutions.
Fabric choice matters more here than almost anywhere in Perth. Annie recommends fabrics with genuine UV and fade resistance for west-facing and ocean-facing rooms — the difference between window treatments that hold their colour and structure for years, and ones that tire quickly in the coastal sun. Explore our curtain fabrics library for the ranges she draws on, all chosen with Perth conditions in mind.
Being five minutes away matters in practical ways. You can visit our Nedlands showroom and workroom to explore hundreds of fabrics — and often watch curtains being made while you’re there, which tells you more about our standards than any brochure. Annie can be at your Cottesloe home quickly for a consultation, and returning a fabric sample or checking a detail doesn’t mean crossing the city.
It also matters after installation. If anything ever needs adjusting — a track tuned, a hem revisited after floors are changed — we’re around the corner. Cottesloe clients often tell us this closeness, and dealing directly with the maker rather than a sales chain, is what made the difference.
For Cottesloe’s period homes, Annie draws on her heritage training — her work in England included heritage houses and museums — to create sympathetic treatments that honour the architecture. Traditional lined curtains with pinch or goblet pleat headings, tailored pelmets, and decorative styles few Perth makers still offer. See our heritage curtains page for more on our period-home speciality.
For coastal renovations and contemporary homes, the priorities shift toward managing light while keeping the relaxed, airy feel that defines Cottesloe living. Soft sheer curtains filter the bright coastal light beautifully while preserving the sense of openness; layered with blockout curtains or roller blinds behind, they give complete flexibility from bright morning to private evening. For large glazing and hard-to-reach windows, motorised curtains on quality Acmeda and Somfy systems make daily operation effortless.
Hay Interiors consider ourselves specialists in window furnishings for apartments, and Cottesloe’s coastal apartments bring specific challenges we know well — strong reflected light off the water, glare that changes through the day, balcony doors, strata considerations and the desire to keep the view at all costs. Sunscreen and light filtering rollers control glare while preserving the outlook; sheers soften the light without closing it out; and acoustic curtains, through our exclusive Western Australian acoustic fabric partnership, address traffic noise along the busier coastal roads. Annie tailors each solution to the apartment and how you live in it — never a one-size answer.
“Excellent service with delivery ahead of schedule. Annie helped us choose colour and fabric and made excellent suggestions about altering curtains I had, which are now perfect. All the beautiful curtains add warmth and beauty to my home. The installers were great too. Such a lovely team. I would highly recommend Hay Interiors. You won’t be disappointed.” — Liza, Cottesloe
Read more genuine feedback on our reviews page.
Our showroom and workroom are just minutes from Cottesloe on Stirling Highway, Nedlands. You can explore hundreds of fabric samples, 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.
Fabrics with strong UV and fade resistance are essential for ocean- and west-facing rooms. Annie recommends specific ranges that hold colour and structure under intense coastal light — a key part of every Cottesloe consultation.
Yes — apartments are a speciality of ours. We handle large glazing, balcony doors, strata requirements, glare control and noise, with motorised and acoustic options suited to coastal apartment living.
Just minutes — our showroom and workroom are on Stirling Highway in neighbouring Nedlands. You’re welcome to visit, or Annie can come to your Cottesloe home for a free consultation.
Yes — in-home consultations are free and without obligation. Annie visits your home, assesses the light and windows, and gives honest, expert advice.
