Cover Everyday Curtains’ honeycomb blinds trap air within their structure, keeping indoor spaces cooler and minimising external noise
Everyday Curtains’ honeycomb blinds trap air within their structure, keeping indoor spaces cooler and minimising external noise
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Born from the founder’s renovation frustrations, Everyday Curtains approaches the humble fabric as a tool to elevate modern living
There is a particular moment at the end of a renovation when the scaffolding has come down and the furniture is in place, yet something still feels incomplete. Often, that “something missing” is the glaring bareness of the windows.
To Ken Lim, the founder of Everyday Curtains, the journey of clothing his windows became the catalyst for an entirely new business. While renovating his own home, he found the curtain industry sharply divided. On one end was the “cheap and cheerful” market where quality was an afterthought, while the other end was occupied by premium showrooms, where the process was unnecessarily opaque and price points felt disconnected from reality.
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Above Non-blackout Lucent curtains filters and softens daylight as it streams in
Non-blackout Lucent curtains filters and softens daylight as it streams in
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Considered missing in the landscape was a middle ground, one that respected proper design, daily living, and a reasonable price-to-quality ratio.
Hence, from that personal frustration emerged a brand built on a deceptively simple premise: that good design, quality materials and expert guidance should feel approachable. Curtains, after all, are not decorative add-ons. They are the final layer that determines how light enters a room, how shadows fall in the afternoon, and how a home feels at dusk.
Above Everyday Curtains’ brand founder, Ken Lim
Everyday Curtains’ brand founder, Ken Lim
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Unlike many in the interiors trade, Lim did not begin his career in design. Rather, he came from the banking industry—a background that seems far removed from fabric and form. Yet, it was precisely this outsider’s perspective that helped shape the unique philosophy of Everyday Curtains.
Without inherited industry habits, he approached curtains through observation and experimentation. Lim quickly zeroed in on the nuances that most overlook: the weight of a weave, the way translucency of a fabric shifts from morning to evening, and how different materials respond to artificial light.
Over time, that quiet obsession with materiality became the brand’s backbone. And, putting himself in the shoes of the consumer, Lim chose to curate a tightly edited in-house collection rather than overwhelm them with choices. Decision-making, he says, should be confident, not paralysing.
Above Sheer Diem day curtains maintains a sense of openness
Sheer Diem day curtains maintains a sense of openness
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A defining milestone for Everyday Curtains was the establishment of its own local factory and in-house installation team. By bringing production and execution under one roof, the company gained control over quality and detail. Think hem lengths, pleat structure, and track alignment—elements that can subtly elevate or undermine a finished space.
This integrated approach also strengthened relationships with Singapore’s design community. Over time, Everyday Curtains became a trusted collaborator for studios that value nuance over spectacle. Partnerships formed organically, often beginning with word-of-mouth referrals or a designer encountering the brand’s work in a completed home.
The emphasis here is on alignment rather than scale. “We tend to work with studios and designers who care deeply about how a space feels, not just how it photographs. Mutual respect, open communication, and a shared sensitivity to detail matter more to us than size or visibility,” Lim says.
Above Elegant ripple fold curtains adorn this Tampines home
Elegant ripple fold curtains adorn this Tampines home
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If the brand’s philosophy can be distilled into products, it is perhaps best expressed through three distinct core fabric ranges: Diem, Somn, and Lucent.
Diem is conceived for living spaces where daylight is essential. The sheer, airy weave filters light gently, maintaining privacy while preserving a sense of openness. Somn, by contrast, is a true blackout range designed with rest in mind. Lucent sits between these two extremes. Designed for multifunctional rooms, it balances light and discretion, adapting to shifting moods across the day. “Together, these three ranges reflect how we think about light across different moments of daily life,” explains Lim.
Above Pleated Lucent curtains give this space a polished appearance
Pleated Lucent curtains give this space a polished appearance
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Beyond residences, Everyday Curtains has also contributed to a range of commercial and retail spaces. Collaborations with fashion brands Benjamin Barker and Lovet centred on crafting interiors that felt aligned with each brand’s identity rather than being purely decorative. Its partnership with Sol Luminaire, across its Galerie 5 and Rooms by Sol Luminaire showrooms, required an even more delicate balance. In these spaces, curtains were not simply there to block light but to work in dialogue with it, modulating illumination without diminishing its expression.
The brand has also completed projects for companies such as BYD and collaborated on residential homes with studios including HYLA Architects. In architecturally driven homes, the challenge is restraint: curtains must complement strong spatial gestures without overpowering them.
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Above Sleek lines on these honeycomb blinds complement the clean, geometric forms of the furniture and corridor
Above Ripple blinds feature a wave-like design and are adjustable to control the amount of light that enters a room
Sleek lines on these honeycomb blinds complement the clean, geometric forms of the furniture and corridor
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In a dense urban context like Singapore, not every home opens onto sweeping vistas. To that, Everyday Curtains offers a few pearls of wisdom. The firm often approaches less-than-ideal views by shifting the focus inwards. Textured sheers or layered systems can soften what lies beyond the glass, creating depth and warmth rather than framing an unsightly scene.
For darker homes, the solution lies in diffusion rather than amplification. Carefully chosen light-toned fabrics with calibrated translucency can maximise available daylight while preserving privacy. When light is treated thoughtfully, even a dim apartment can feel composed and intentional.
Above Venetian blinds in this shower area help to maintain privacy
Venetian blinds in this shower area help to maintain privacy
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As Everyday Curtains evolves, its ambitions extend beyond fabrication. The company has been working more closely with interior designers, exploring conversations around smart-home integration and lighting synergy, and experimenting through Oddities, a small collection of pieces shaped by curiosity, unusual materials, and ideas that felt too interesting to ignore.
As Everyday Curtains move ahead, the brand continues to invest in building a thoughtful window furnishing brand while striving to help clients better understand how light, material and function shape a space. In doing so, clients understand not just what they are buying, but why it matters to their everyday experience at home.
Underlying these plans is a consistent belief: window furnishings are not secondary elements. They are quiet contributors to how a home is experienced each day. In shaping light, they shape living itself.
Everyday Curtains
24 New Industrial Road, #01-03, Tel: 9738 2627, everydaycurtains.com
