Our flat feels plain, with ready-made curtains that never fit properly. Would custom ones really change the look? I think yes, mainly because they’re cut to your exact window, so the length and fullness look intentional. Blinds under curtains give daytime light control, while the curtain adds softness. Plain, matte fabrics suit modern rooms, and it helps to take a sofa swatch along. At a window blinds showroom in Gurgaon they stressed measuring on site. Kingdom of Curtains offers free design consultancy across India, if you want to compare. What combinations have worked for you?