Curtains and Blinds

RTgirl



Joined: 13/03/2007
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 08:10

Morning folks,



I am moving to Cyprus at the end of April and due to work getting in the way of my plans, have a very short time to go across and sort out blinds/curtains for my house. My question is, for those who have done this, roughly how long does it take from measuring to fitting???? I will have at most ten days including the weekend. I am hoping to at least get them measured and organized if nothing else but just wondered if it would be possible to have them fitted in that time?? Last time I did this in the UK it took 3 weeks but am just wondering how others have found these services.



Thanks a lot

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 08:41

Hi rtgirl welcome to the forum ,it can be done we got our blinds made by toros in lefkosa

good luck simbas

RTgirl



Joined: 13/03/2007
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 09:09

Hi Simbas, that's what I was hoping but wasn't sure. Shall have a look at Toros, they were recommended to me by a friend who has seen their work.



Thanks a lot

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 10:04

We got our curtains and blinds through The Curtain Shop in Kyrenia (via Joan Gillin). We did everything on line. She sent us a couple of samples of stuff we liked and then you look through photos on line as to what style you like and what curtain poles you fancy. They go along to your apartment/villa measure up and we literally just got to our apartment and they were all up for us. And then did an excellent job.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 11:39

Try Fiskos opposite Astro supermarket found them very helpful.

stevie-d

RTgirl



Joined: 13/03/2007
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 13:10

Thanks for all your recommendations, much appreciated. I know at least I can get things in motion before I come over which is brilliant. At this rate the house will definitely be ready to move into at the end of April when I head over, lock stock and 3 cats too!



Thanks again for the help

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 14:37

We also used Fiskos. Found them to be really good. They came out, measured everything, following day we went in to choose fabrics. Less than 10 days later everything was ready to hang. They will hold them to wait for you until you are ready to receive them or if you have a trusty neighbour then Fiskos will hang them in your absence and make any amendments to make sure they fit correctly.



Karen

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 16:49

hi

We used IPEC and found them excellent, measured same day and if material was not available they were made ready for our next visit. Alterations if necessary will be done and were done very quickly same day for a couple of items. We didnt pay till finished and hung and that spanned two visits over 3 months. Great choice too. Let me know if you need location etc

flutterby


Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 214

Message Posted:
14/01/2008 17:46

Hay Hay (looks nothing from outside) in Karakum measured, made and fitted the most spectacular blinds inside the space of a week.

RTgirl



Joined: 13/03/2007
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
15/01/2008 06:16

Berty - yes please I'd like the details for IPEC.



Flutterby - I have I think seen Hay Hay, thanks for the suggestion.



Have got e-mail details for the others now so shall make some inquiries.



Thanks for all your help

united


Joined: 24/12/2007
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
15/01/2008 12:31

Hi there, I use Fulya Onay, she measures and supplies and fits, all at a good prices for quality products email: kermanfu@yahoo.co.uk

gillybean


Joined: 22/10/2007
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
15/01/2008 12:49

we have just got back from trnc, went to curtain shop girne, opp astro supermarket, they could not be more helpful, they came to measure, we got the estimate that afternoon, and they will be fitted next week, really good service.

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
15/01/2008 16:49

Hi

I also used The curtain Shop and they were brilliant

K3LEY


Joined: 29/01/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
29/01/2008 16:40

Hi

We used a lady called Kay Hewson and she can be contacted at info@theyazadehouse.com - we arranged everything over the internet and the recent pictures sent to us of our newly kitted out apartment looks absolutely fabulous - I have no hesitation about recommending her. She kept us fully informed of progress throughout and I just cant wait to see it for real next week !!

reado


Joined: 05/08/2007
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
29/01/2008 20:15

We used Fiskos they are very helpful and reliable with a wide choice of furniture beds and linens and resonable prices. They turned up on time and were very tidy when they hung the curtains

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
29/01/2008 23:11

We used Mermaid Fabrics (Ozankoy on the main Kyrenia road). They were fabulous - great service and quality and fitted all curtains and blinds. They even send one of their lads with an electric floor cleaning machine to clean all of the floors - which made a huge difference - before we moved our furniture in.

jacko


Joined: 20/11/2007
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 17:22

Hi all



Interesting where you all went to get your blinds and curtains it would really be useful as a guide what type of prices i would expect to pay for blackouts with voile i have 3 bed property. Prices ideas folks to compare as i would like a general idea to what exxpect to pay.

thanks

jacko

ARABA


Joined: 13/09/2007
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 17:57

We got our curtains from Mermaid which has now moved to Karakum.

Excellent service wonderful quality.

We have roman blinds upstairs with blackouts 6 large windows 3 patio's

5 windows roman blinds 1 patio fully lined curtains floor to ceiling.

Large bay window curtains floor to ceiling downstairs all fully lined

Total cost £1,900 including fitting and all track for 3 bedroomed villa

jacko


Joined: 20/11/2007
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 18:07

Thanks for responding Araba and giving so much information i totally understand it depends on types of fabrics etc so that is why i just trying to get a picture of costs at all these outlets people on the forum recommend.

thanks again and i hope others will respond

Jacko