The wallpaper is chosen, the decorator is booked, and then comes the question of what to put at the window. A plain curtain can feel like the safe answer, but perhaps the fabric you really like has a pattern of its own. Will the two compete? Does everything need to match?

Choosing curtains and wallpaper together is easier when you look beyond ...

A kitchen blind has a harder job than most window dressings. It needs to look right alongside your cabinets and worktops, manage changing daylight and cope with everyday cooking, cleaning and moisture.

So, what are the best blinds for kitchens? The answer depends on where your window sits and how you use the room. A blind above a busy sink ...