How Much Do Curtains Cost in Nairobi? (2026 Price Guide)

One of the first questions every Nairobi homeowner asks us is simple: how much do curtains actually cost? The honest answer is that it depends on three things — the fabric, the window size, and how the curtains are made and installed. In this 2026 price guide we break down what you should reasonably budget for custom curtains in Nairobi so you can plan with confidence.

All prices below reflect current Bliston Enterprises rates for supply, tailoring and professional installation in Nairobi and surrounding areas. Actual quotations depend on your exact measurements and finishes.

Sheer curtains start from around KSh 900 – 1,600 per metre. Sheers are light-filtering, elegant and ideal for living rooms, dining areas and any space where you want privacy without blocking natural light.

Standard lined curtains typically fall between KSh 1,800 and 2,800 per metre. This is the sweet spot for most Nairobi bedrooms — dense enough to give a premium drape and full look, without pushing into luxury territory.

Blackout curtains in Nairobi range from KSh 2,200 to 3,500 per metre depending on fabric weight and coating. Blackout is the standard for master bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms.

Velvet, linen and designer fabrics range from KSh 2,500 to 6,500+ per metre. Velvet in particular gives an unmistakably luxurious feel and is one of our most popular premium finishes.

A single window doesn't take one metre of fabric — it takes two to two-and-a-half times its width so the curtains hang with proper fullness. For a standard 2m-wide bedroom window, expect roughly 4–5 metres of fabric per pair. That's why fabric price per metre matters more than you might think.

Pinch-pleat and wave (S-fold) headers use slightly more fabric than eyelet or tab-top styles, but they hang in the cleanest, most designer-worthy folds. If you want that hotel-grade look, budget for the extra fabric — you'll feel the difference the moment they're hung.

Aluminium curtain rails start from around KSh 1,500 per metre supplied and fitted, while heavy-duty and decorative rods run higher. See our curtain rails and tracks page for the full range.

Motorized curtain systems in Nairobi start from roughly KSh 35,000 for a single window with a remote-controlled motor, and scale up with smart-home integration, battery vs mains power, and track length. Full details are on our motorized curtains page.

Bliston Enterprises includes free on-site measurement across Nairobi. Installation is charged as a small flat fee per window, and delivery within Nairobi is either free or heavily subsidised depending on order size.

The best way to get accurate pricing is to send us your rough window sizes and the fabric type you like on WhatsApp — we'll come back with a transparent, itemised quotation before any commitment.

Every home is different. Rather than guess, let us measure and quote. Chat with our team on WhatsApp for a free consultation and same-day pricing on custom curtains, blackout curtains, sheers, velvet drapes, motorized systems and curtain rails anywhere in Nairobi.