Curtains and blinds by style
Pick the look of your home and see the fabrics, colours, headings and blinds that suit it in a Singapore HDB flat or condo.
Interior styles
JapandiJapandi flats in Singapore tend to share a few things: light oak or ash laminate carpentry, a low platform bed, greige walls and very little left out on display.
Japanese curtainsA Japandi or Muji-style flat in Singapore usually starts with pale wood, white walls and very little on display.
Korean curtainsThe Korean apartment look is easy to recognise: cream walls, a pale sofa and sheers running from ceiling to floor, glowing in the afternoon sun.
Luxury curtainsA double-height living room in a condo penthouse or a landed house in Bukit Timah or Serangoon Gardens has a window that is the first thing anyone sees.
MinimalistIn a minimalist home, the window treatment should be something you hardly notice.
Modern curtainsA modern room in Singapore tends to have hard edges: black-framed windows, a feature wall, a low TV console and maybe a condo balcony behind glass sliding doors.
ScandinavianScandinavian interiors were designed around short winter days, so every choice tries to bring more light in: white walls, pale floors, light birch or ash furniture and thin window coverings.
Wabi sabiA wabi sabi room in Singapore might have limewashed or microcement walls, a travertine or terrazzo floor, handmade ceramics on a timber shelf and furniture that looks a little worn on purpose.
How to choose a curtain style
Start with what is already fixed in the room: the floor, the wall colour and the main furniture. Curtains are the largest piece of fabric in most homes, so they should continue that palette rather than fight it.
Then decide how the curtain should hang. Ripple and wave folds give the even, tailored look of Japandi, Korean and minimalist rooms. Pinch pleats and heavier linings suit luxury and classic rooms. Relaxed panels on a rod suit Scandinavian and wabi sabi homes.
Finally, choose blinds for the windows where curtains get in the way, such as kitchens, studies and windows above beds, in a colour from the same family.
Styles at a glance
| Style | Fabric | Colours | Heading | Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japandi | Linen or linen-look polyester | Oat, sand, greige, one darker accent | Ripple fold on a concealed track | Roller or Roman in a textured fabric |
| Wabi sabi | Heavy slub linen, linen blends | Clay, ochre, rust, mushroom, stone | Relaxed pinch or flat panels | Roman blinds in linen |
| Scandinavian | Cotton blends and sheers | White, pale grey, one muted colour | Simple rods and plain headings | Roller or venetian in white |
| Minimalist | Plain weaves, tone-on-tone | Matched to the wall colour | S-fold, floor to ceiling, hidden track | Roller or Korean combi, motorised |
| Japanese | Linen, cotton, textured sheers | Soft whites, oat, greige | Simple headings, light gathers | Sheers and blinds for shoji-like light |
| Korean | Soft sheers with a night layer | Cream, ivory, warm white | Wave fold on a ceiling track | Korean combi blinds |
| Modern | Smooth weaves, blackout fabrics | Darker tones, charcoal, navy | Recessed track, often motorised | Roller or venetian, clean lines |
| Luxury | Velvet, heavy linen, silk-look | Deep green, ink blue, champagne | Pinch pleat, lined, weighted hems | Layered sheers behind curtains |
By home and customer
Quiz
What's your curtain style?
Five quick picks. You get a style, the curtains that suit it and a look to copy. Open the full quiz
Common questions
Which curtain style suits a small HDB flat?
Japandi, minimalist and Korean styles all suit smaller flats because they use light colours, ceiling-mounted tracks and floor-length fabric, which make a room feel taller and wider.
Can I mix styles across rooms?
Yes. Many homes keep one neutral fabric family in the living areas and use a darker or more textured curtain in bedrooms. Keeping the track and heading the same throughout ties the flat together.
Do I need a ceiling track for these styles?
Ripple fold and wave fold, used in Japandi, Korean and minimalist rooms, look best on a ceiling track or in a curtain box. Scandinavian and wabi sabi rooms also work well with simple rods.
Can you bring samples for a particular style?
Yes. Tell us the style when you book and we bring fabric and blind samples that suit it, so you can see them against your own walls and light.
Tell us about your windows
Send photos and rough window sizes on WhatsApp for an early quote. When you are ready, we measure at your home and bring fabric and blind samples. The visit needs a $50 deposit, credited to your order. Found a lower quote for the same curtains? We price match. See the price match terms.