Scandinavian curtains and blinds
Scandinavian 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. In a Singapore flat, daylight is plentiful, but so is glare and afternoon heat on a west-facing window. We help you keep the bright, airy Scandinavian look with white and pale grey sheers, simple rods and roller blinds, while still controlling sun and keeping privacy from the next block.
Get a quoteSheers first, heavier layers second
A Scandinavian living room usually leads with a sheer. A white or ivory voile softens the light, blurs the view from outside and lets the room stay bright through the day. In most homes it is the curtain that stays drawn from morning to evening.
Because our sun is much stronger than in the Nordic countries, a single sheer is rarely enough on a west or south-west window. Pairing it with a second layer, either a dim-out curtain or a sunscreen roller blind, lets you cut afternoon glare without losing the light look in the morning.
White, pale grey and a little colour
White and off-whiteThe classic Scandinavian choice. Pick a warm white or ivory if your floor is light oak, and a cooler white if the walls are pure white, so the curtain does not look yellow beside them. Ask to see the swatch in daylight and under your evening lights.
Pale and dove greyGrey hides dust and fingerprints better than white and works well for a heavier night curtain. It suits rooms with white walls and black metal details.
Muted blue, sage or blushScandinavian rooms often add one soft colour. A dusty blue or sage curtain in a bedroom or children's room keeps the feel light without being plain.Learn more →
Cotton and cotton blendsA matt cotton or cotton blend fabric has the simple, homely look the style is known for, and it washes well.Learn more →Simple rods and plain headings
Unlike minimalist interiors, Scandinavian rooms are happy to show their hardware. A slim rod in light wood, white or matt black, mounted a little above the window and wider than the frame, is part of the look. Eyelet and pinch pleat headings both suit a rod, and ripple fold can be used on a track if you prefer it hidden.
On a wide HDB living room window, a rod needs a centre bracket, and eyelets cannot slide past it. If you want the curtains to open fully to one side, a track is the easier option. We will look at your window width and suggest which works.
Blinds for a Scandinavian home
Blinds suit the Scandinavian preference for clean lines and uncluttered windows, especially where a curtain would block furniture.
Roller blindsA white or light grey roller blind is flat and unfussy. Sunscreen fabric keeps the view, and blackout fabric is better for bedrooms.Learn more →
Light wood or white venetiansPale timber or white slats match birch and ash furniture and let you angle light away from a TV or desk.Learn more →
Honeycomb blindsCellular fabric in white or soft grey filters light evenly and adds a layer of insulation against heat on a sunny window.Learn more →Keeping white curtains white
White sheers show dust, kitchen grease and the grey marks that humidity can leave near the hem. Washing them gently every few months keeps them bright. If the panels are long or on a high track, our curtain cleaning service can clean them on site or take them away and rehang them.
In kitchens and bathrooms, fabric near steam picks up grease and mould faster. A white faux wood venetian or an easy-clean roller blind keeps the same light look and only needs a wipe.
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Common questions
What curtains suit a Scandinavian interior?
Light sheers in white, ivory or pale grey are the starting point, often paired with a matt cotton or linen-look curtain for evenings. Hang them on a simple rod or a plain track, with eyelet, pinch pleat or ripple fold headings.
Are white sheers enough in a west-facing Singapore flat?
Usually not. They soften light but do not stop much heat or glare. Adding a dim-out curtain or a sunscreen roller blind behind or in front of the sheer gives you control in the afternoon.
Can people see in through sheer curtains at night?
Yes, when the lights are on inside. For evening privacy, draw a heavier curtain or a blind across the sheer. A pale grey dim-out curtain keeps the soft look while blocking the view in.
Should I choose a rod or a track?
A rod in light wood, white or black suits the Scandinavian look and is fine on most windows. On very wide windows a track is easier, because curtains can glide past the supports and open fully.
How do I book a measurement visit?
Send photos and rough sizes through the contact page or WhatsApp +65 9071 3976. The home visit needs a $50 deposit, which is credited to your order.
Which blinds go with Scandinavian furniture?
White or light grey roller blinds, pale wood or white venetians and honeycomb blinds all fit. Choose blackout fabric for bedrooms and sunscreen fabric where you want to keep the view.
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.