Custom Curtains & Shades in San Miguel de Allende

Centinela Studio plans and coordinates custom curtains and shades for homes in San Miguel de Allende. We consider the light, privacy and proportions of each room, then bring measurements, fabric selection, hardware, made-to-measure production or sourcing, and installation into one agreed scope. The service is available to homeowners living locally or abroad. Specific treatments, costs and timing are confirmed after reviewing your property and selections.

Window treatments that belong to the room

Curtains are both practical and architectural. Their height, weight and position change how a window reads and how the room feels throughout the day. A treatment for a bedroom may need a different level of privacy and light control from one opening onto a shaded courtyard.

We start with those needs rather than a fabric chosen in isolation. We assess how doors and windows open, where a treatment can stack, and how it relates to furniture and circulation. Tall openings and irregular walls require measurements and fixing decisions that cannot be settled from a catalogue image.

For several rooms, the aim is a coherent direction with the right treatment for each space. That can mean repeating a material, varying a lining or choosing a different treatment where a full curtain would interfere with a doorway or desk.

Curtains, drapery, sheers and shades

Curtains and custom drapery are considered through fabric, fullness, drop, lining and the way the heading meets the hardware. These details affect both the appearance and the amount of material required.

Sheers can soften daylight and give a room a lighter layer. Privacy requirements should be assessed for the actual window and lighting conditions, including evening use; a sheer is not automatically a complete privacy solution.

Shades may suit openings where a different profile is needed. We confirm the appropriate type, material and available system for your project. Specialist hardware, motorization and electrical work are not assumed to be included.

Where stronger light control is a priority, we discuss lining and fitting conditions. A blackout fabric alone does not establish how much light will enter around the edges of an installed treatment.

From measurement to installation

1. Room and window review. We establish the openings, light and privacy needs, the treatments you want to keep, and your preferred timing.
2. Measurements and design direction. We assess mounting positions and propose fabrics, linings, treatment types and hardware.
3. Selection and quotation. You review the direction and the written scope before ordering. We clarify the approval process for samples and finishes.
4. Production or sourcing. Approved specifications are coordinated with the relevant suppliers and makers. Material availability and production requirements shape the schedule.
5. Installation and fit. Access is arranged, treatments are fitted within the agreed scope, and operation, drop and placement are checked.

Changing fabric, fullness or hardware after approval can affect both cost and timing. We review those implications before proceeding with a change.

Planning your project from the US or Canada

We can discuss the property and design direction by video while coordinating the local stages. Share photographs and the rooms you want to address to begin the conversation; final measurements and mounting conditions still need to be established at the property.

Before ordering, we agree how you will approve fabrics and finishes and who can provide installation access. If you are preparing for an arrival date or coordinating with renovation work, tell us at the outset so those dependencies can be reviewed with the proposed schedule.

How the investment is defined

The number and size of windows are only part of the quotation. Fabric quantity, fullness, lining, heading, hardware, treatment type, access and installation conditions all matter. Existing rods or tracks must be assessed for compatibility before they are included in the plan.

We quote the agreed project rather than publish a universal price per window. The proposal sets out the included materials and work, design and coordination, installation, any applicable taxes and exclusions. Share your approximate budget and whether you are considering one room or a coordinated home project so we can assess the fit.

Part of a complete interior

Curtains and shades often need to be considered with a furniture layout, wall finishes and lighting. If you are furnishing or substantially refreshing several rooms, Turnkey Home may be the better starting point. For coordinated furniture commissions, explore Custom Furniture Design & Sourcing.

If you are unsure how much your home needs, a Design Consultation can establish the direction before purchases begin.

Discuss your window project. Tell us about the property, the rooms and your timing, and we will recommend a clear place to begin.

Updated October 26, 2026