Pencil pleat curtains South Wales, Bristol and Bath
Pencil Pleat Curtains, Made to Measure
Pencil pleat is the most quietly practical heading there is. A gathered tape at the top of the panel lets you set the fullness, and the soft folds sit comfortably in period rooms, rentals and everyday bedrooms alike.
- Free home measure
- Adjustable gathered heading
- Fits poles or tracks
- Professional fitting
Measured, made & fitted across South Wales, Bristol & Bath
Ready for your new pencil pleat curtains?
Free measuring, honest advice and fitting by our own team. No obligation.
Benefits
Why pencil pleat remains popular
It has been the standard heading for generations, and it is still chosen because it suits so many rooms without asking anything special of them.
Works with what you have
A pencil pleat panel can hang on a pole or a track, provided the hooks and brackets are matched to it.
At home in period rooms
Soft gathers sit naturally against coving, sash windows and older plasterwork in a way stiffer headings can fight.
Dependable in rentals
A durable, familiar heading that landlords and letting agents are comfortable specifying across multiple properties.
Room ideas
Tape, lining and fabric choices
Small decisions at the top of the curtain change how the whole panel falls. We settle these at the measure rather than after the fabric is cut.
Gathered tape
Adjustable pencil pleat tape sets the fullness, so the finished panel has the depth you actually want.
Ask about this optionLining
Standard, thermal or blackout lining may be used on compatible fabrics, depending on the room.
Ask about this optionHooks and drop
The right hook length sets the gap above the floor or sill, which is what makes the finished drop look intentional.
Ask about this optionFullness ratio
Gather ratio decides how plush the curtains look when closed and how much they cover when stacked.
Ask about this option
Not sure which is right for your home?
Talk to a real person. We'll recommend what suits your windows and budget.
Simple process
How our pencil pleat curtains service works
Book a free home measure
Pick a time that suits you online, by phone or on WhatsApp.
Choose your fabrics
We measure properly and talk you through fabrics, colours and finishes.
Made and fitted for you
Your blinds are made to measure and fitted by our own team.
Step one takes two minutes
Tell us when suits you and we'll do the rest. There's no obligation and no pressure to order.
Where we work
Pencil pleat curtains across South Wales, Bristol & Bath
Phoenix Blinds measures, makes and fits pencil pleat curtains across South Wales, Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas. Not sure we cover you? Ask us.
South Wales, Bristol and Bath
- Newport
- Cardiff
- Swansea
- Bridgend
- Cwmbran
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Barry
- Caerphilly
- Chepstow
- Caldicot
- Pontypridd
- Blackwood
- Neath
- Port Talbot
- + surrounding areas
Bristol, Bath & the South West
- Bristol
- Bath
- + surrounding areas
Questions answered
Pencil pleat curtains FAQs
The questions we're asked most about made-to-measure pencil pleat curtains. Can't find yours? Call or message us and we'll help.
A gathered curtain heading made with adjustable tape and hooks, which produces soft, regular folds across the panel.
Both can work. It depends on the hooks and bracket layout, which we check during the measure.
Pencil pleat is gathered with adjustable tape. Pinch pleat has fixed pleats sewn into the heading, which gives a more structured look.
Blackout lining can be used on compatible fabrics. We will tell you if the fabric you like is not suitable.
Yes. They are a common, hard-wearing heading for rental properties and are easy to rehang if a tenant moves out.
Yes. We cover South Wales, Bristol and Bath, including Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend and Cwmbran.
Often yes, using a suitable track or pole with multiple panels so each section of the bay is covered.
Yes. We measure before confirming your quote, with no obligation to order.
Yes. Hardware can be specified and fitted as part of your curtain project.
Start today
Ready to arrange your free pencil pleat measure?
Book a home visit and we will settle the tape, lining and hardware before the fabric is cut — so the curtains hang exactly as planned.
- Free home measuring
- Expert fitting included
- Family-run, no subcontractors
- Measured & fitted within 48 hours