When it comes to decorating the interior of a house, curtains and blinds are not exactly the first we consider. They seem to serve such practical concerns, such as blackout curtains to create a dark and conducive environment for deep, restful sleep in the bedroom or blinds to limit how much light enters and privacy we have in the living room.
Curtains
Take curtains for example. There are day curtains that use translucent cloth to control how much sunlight (and heat) bathes the space and night curtains that employ thicker fabrics to completely prevent any light from entering, which is especially critical for how much light pollution Singapore has. And like the paint colour of the walls, the fabric weight and colour add to the mood and ambience of the room.
Blinds
With blinds, these retractable contraptions offer us versatility in how much light we shield. There are so many options, each adding a different vibe and utility to the room, ranging from Venetian and Roman to wooden and roller blinds. There are also rainbow blinds, which are often referred to as combination or zebra blinds, as they alternate between a more opaque and more translucent fabric to create a happy middle ground.
Ready made curtains vs Custom made curtains
When you’re ready to purchase, we reckon that it is best to have an expert help you with the measurements and choice of fabrics. Head down to a showroom to look and touch the options available before finalising. While ready-made curtains and blinds would likely be cheaper, custom-made options would best suit the quirks of your space and vision.
If you’re already feeling overwhelmed by the limitless choice in curtains and blinds, we feel you. That’s why we’ve rounded up the eight best curtain shops in Singapore and Johor Bahru to aid you on the quest of creating your dream home.
8 Best Curtain Shops in Singapore and Johor Bahru
Here are 5 Singapore and 3 Johor Bahru (Malaysia) curtain shops to get you started.
*Google ratings are out of 5 stars, accurate as of the time of writing
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mc.2 (Singapore)
mc.2 has 4.7 out of 5 stars with 517 reviews on Google. Priding themselves on offering the widest collection of blinds and curtains, the brand also offers international brands such as Hunter Douglas blinds, Acacia fabrics, Toso curtain tracks, Renson sun protection system as well as zip blinds, invisible grilles and more. mc.2 has a showroom in Ubi.
Get a quotation from mc.2 curtains via their website.
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The Curtain Boutique (Singapore)
The Curtain Boutique has 4.8 out of 5 stars with 927 reviews on Google. Founded in 2012, The Curtain Boutique retails a variety of curtain and blind options. Beyond that, they also offer the track-guided balcony blind Ziptrak that hails from Australia.
The zip blinds work on a spring mechanism and shield against UV rays, heat, rain and insects. The Curtain Boutique has two showrooms in Boon Lay and Ubi.
Get a quote from The Curtain Boutique via their website.
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CurtainTalks & Grille (Singapore)
CurtainTalks & Grille has 4.9 out of 5 stars with 378 reviews on Google. The brand got started in 2011 and was given the Singapore SME 500 Award in 2020 to commend their continuous improvements.
Curtains, wooden blinds, outdoor blinds and invisible grille are some of the options here.
But if don’t want to totally blackout your space, consider the Korean combi blinds that use alternating translucent and opaque layers to control how much light enters. CurtainTalks & Grille has three branches in Aljunied, Tampines and Woodlands.
Get a quote from Curtain Talks & Grille via their website or WhatsApp 8181 3911.
Direct Curtain has 4.9 out of 5 stars with 318 reviews on Google. They have an online catalogue with prices for those who prefer to shop online first before heading down to their store to see the items in person.
Besides a variety of curtains, blinds and zip blinds, the brand also carries the Shyzip brand of zip fastener system from Japan. Direct Curtain has showrooms in Bedok and Woodlands.
The great thing about Direct Curtain is their transparent prices on their website. For example, a HDB BTO 4-room flat day and night curtain package will cost you around $1,791.
Get a quote from Direct Curtain via their website.
End Curtain has 5 out of 5 stars with 202 reviews on Google. If you’ve always wanted that soft, dreamy home designs that you see on Instagram and Pinterest, End Curtain is the place to help you achieve that.
They believe that curtains and blinds are also meant to add style and personality to any space. A unique product offering they have is the Korean smart curtain, which uses a specially woven fabric that can be tilted left and right to adjust the amount of light coming in regardless of day or night.
End Curtain has a showroom in Tagore Lane (by appointment only).
Get a quote from End Curtain via their website here.
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Maxtrack Curtains Blinds (Johor Bahru)
Maxtrack Curtains Blinds has 4.9 out of 5 stars with 100 reviews on Google. With a particular focus on blinds, the Malaysian company was started in 2009 and has since expanded to 12 locations countrywide.
Besides blinds and curtains, the brand also carries Hunter Douglas blinds and Somfy motorised tracks. Maxtrack Curtains Blinds has a showroom in Johor Bahru.
Get a quote from Maxtrack Curtains Blinds via their website here.
Nobel Curtains has 5 out of 5 stars with 51 reviews on Google. Founded in 2011, Nobel Curtains prides themselves on offering quality options and full installation service to complement their bespoke customer service.
Curtain, blinds and zip tracks aside, they also offer wallpapers, tablecloths and more. Nobel Curtains has a showroom in Johor Bahru.
Get a quote from Nobel Curtains Johor Bahru via their website.
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MK Curtain (Johor Bahru)
MK Curtain (Kota Masai) has 4.9 out of 5 stars with 15 reviews on Google.
Calvin Khiu established MK Curtain in 2005 and has grown it to over 60 outlets throughout Malaysia. He was even conferred the title of Datok.
They offer custom and ready-made curtains as well as blinds, wallpapers and bedding with free onsite measurement. In fact, you will be able to browse through their curtain range and prices transparently online before you make any enquiries (or a trip to their showroom in JB). Take for example, this polyester French Pleat-custom made curtain:
W 51″- 60″ x H 106″ – RM 419.00
W 71″- 80″ x H 106″ – RM 539.00
W 91″- 100″ x H 106″ – RM 689.00
W 111″- 120″ x H 106″ – RM 829.00
A 4-room HDB BTO typically has walls that are 2.6m in height:
Living room width: 3.4m (RM 539.00 x 2 = RM 1,078)
Bedroom width: 2.6m (RM 419.00 x 2 = RM 838)
Total: Living Room RM 1,078 + 3 Bedrooms (3 x RM 838) = RM 3,592
In Singapore Dollars: S$1,039 approx.
MK Curtain has several showrooms in Johor Bahru.
Get a quote from MK Curtain Johor Bahru via their website.