Extra-wide bespoke curtains in Paris — The pursuit of the perfect drape

Some windows leave no room for compromise. The large picture windows of Parisian lofts, the bow windows of Haussmannian buildings, ceiling heights of 3 metres or more — these configurations call for a textile solution to match. Standard curtains, limited in width and requiring visible joins, cannot do them justice.

At Bérengère Leroy, we make extra-wide bespoke curtains in our artisan workshop in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Our fabrics — washed linen, linen voile and velvet — are available in extra-wide widths, allowing very large windows to be covered without a single vertical seam. The result: a perfectly continuous drape, a more elegant sense of space, and a window treated as an architectural feature in its own right.

What are extra-wide bespoke curtains?

The technical difference from standard curtains

Standard curtains are made from fabric with a width — that is, the width of the roll — of around 140 to 160 cm. To cover a 300 cm window, two or three widths must therefore be joined side by side, creating visible vertical seams and disrupting the continuity of the drape.

Extra-wide curtains are made from fabric with a width of 300 cm or more. A single piece of fabric is enough to cover the full width of the window, with no joins or unwanted seams. The drape flows seamlessly from end to end, allowing the fabric to unfold in all its fullness.

Which spaces are they essential for?

Extra-wide bespoke curtains are the obvious choice for any configuration where the window is more than 200 cm wide: panoramic picture windows, corner windows, large windows opening onto a terrace or garden, and dining room or open-plan living room glazing. In Paris, they are particularly well suited to high-ceilinged Haussmannian apartments, lofts in Le Marais or the 10th arrondissement, and renovated prestigious apartments with large glazed walls.

Our extra-wide fabrics for bespoke curtains in Paris

Extra-wide washed linen, the Maison’s signature fabric

Washed linen is undoubtedly the fabric most often chosen for curtains in Paris. In an extra-wide width, it reveals all its nobility: the drape is weighty without being rigid, its subtly crumpled texture softens natural light beautifully, and its palette of colours — chalk white, natural, greige, ecru and muted shades — complements every interior style.

Explore our full selection on our page dedicated to bespoke wide-width linen curtains in Paris.

Wide-width white linen voile

For very bright spaces where you want to filter the light without blocking it, linen voile is the ideal fabric. In an extra-wide width, it makes it possible to create monumental sheers from a single piece, for an airy, pared-back effect much sought after in contemporary Parisian interiors.

Our extra-wide linen voile collections include Alika, Bessora, Nomade, Gaïa and Madame Rêve, among others. Discover the full range on our page bespoke wide-width linen voile curtains.

Extra-wide velvet, for interiors with character

Extra-wide velvet is rare and precious. It makes it possible to create statement curtains — for principal bedrooms, reception rooms and libraries — with an exceptional weight and presence. Our collection Tsar Apache velvet perfectly illustrates this style.

Embroidered and blended fabrics for a signature window

Some projects call for a curtain that makes a statement. Our embroidered linens, such as Byzance or our blended linen-velvet compositions, such as Tribal turn the window into a striking decorative feature without making the space feel visually heavy.

Extra-wide curtain making by Bérengère Leroy

An artisan workshop in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

All our curtains are made by hand in our workshop in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Our seamstresses work in-house, with no subcontractors, on orders placed directly through our Paris showroom or online boutique. This short supply chain allows us to maintain a high standard of finish and a delivery time of 15 days across our entire range.

Taking Parisian architectural constraints into account

In Paris, layouts are rarely standard. Period woodwork, deep window reveals, bespoke curtain poles, ceilings with mouldings — each space presents its own constraints. Our making process takes these into account from the measuring stage: exact installation height, desired clearance from the floor, and a curtain heading compatible with your hanging system.

Available finishes

We offer several types of curtain heading, depending on the desired look and the hanging system in place: standard heading tape, eyelets, French pleats, pencil pleats and tabs. Each finish changes the appearance of the curtain at the heading and affects the way the fabric folds. Our advisers can guide you through the options during a showroom visit or online consultation.

Paris showroom: come and see and feel our extra-wide fabrics

Our showroom at 54 rue Étienne Marcel, Paris 2nd arrondissementfeatures displays that let you see how the fabrics drape in real life. This is essential for extra-wide projects: the way washed linen or linen voile responds to the natural light in your room cannot be judged from a screen.

We recommend bringing your measurements (the height and width of each window) and, if possible, a photograph of the space to be dressed. This will allow us to advise you precisely on the choice of fabric, the quantity required and the most suitable finishes.

If your project includes other textile elements — bespoke sofa, headboard or a complete interior scheme — we can coordinate everything in terms of materials and colours. This is one of the distinctive advantages of a Maison with full command of the entire textile process.

For clients on the Côte d’Azur, we also have showrooms in Cannes and Mougins.