Pinch Pleat Cafe Curtains

Cafe curtains cover the lower half of your window and use pinched fabric folds at the top (the "pleat") to create structured, elegant waves.

The result is a perfect mix of privacy and light — a style originally popularised in European cafes and bistros.

Measure the width of your curtain rod. Then measure from the rod down to the midpoint of your window — that's your length.

Add 4–6 inches of width for each side to ensure proper coverage, and choose 1.5× or 2× fullness at product page. Or simply check our curtain size calculator for help

Yes — every curtain we sell is made to your exact dimensions.

Simply enter your width and length on the product page. We accommodate any size from narrow sidelights to wide bay windows

Absolutely — the kitchen is actually the most popular room for cafe curtains! They’re ideal over the kitchen sink because they keep nosy neighbors from looking in while you still get natural light from above.

Linen and polyester fabrics are especially good in the kitchen as they’re easy to clean.

For kitchens, we recommend polyester or cotton-linen blends — they resist moisture, wipe clean easily, and won't shrink with humidity.

Sheer gauze options are great for maximum light while maintaining half-privacy over the sink.

Custom curtains are sewn and dispatched in 1–2 weeks. Standard US shipping takes 7–10 days after that.

Free shipping applies on all orders over $199; orders under $199 ship for a flat $19.99 fee.