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Hari Raya Curtains: Colours, Fabrics and Refresh Ideas for the Raya Open House

Refresh your home for Hari Raya: calm festive colours, layered sheers and dimouts, rich fabrics, cushions, ordering early, and curtain care after Raya.

By the JOTEX Fabrics product teamUpdated 2 min read

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Short answer

The easiest way to refresh a home for Hari Raya is to change the living room sheers or main curtains before the open house. Choose calm colours such as cream, soft green or muted gold, pair a sheer with a dimout on a double track, and add coloured cushions for festive accents. Order a few weeks before Ramadan ends, because curtain makers are very busy before Raya.

When should you order Raya curtains?

Curtain makers take many orders before Hari Raya. Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2027 falls around March, so measure, choose fabric and order a few weeks ahead, ideally before Ramadan begins, so curtains are up before the open house.

Tip

Measure every window now and keep the sizes with a photo of each window. When you are ready to order, the quote is quick. See How to Measure for Curtains.

What colours suit Hari Raya?

ColourEffect
Cream and ivoryClean, calm and suits any furniture
Soft green and emeraldFresh, and strongly associated with Raya
Muted gold and sandWarm and festive without being loud
Deep blueElegant, especially with gold cushions

Keep the main curtains calm and use cushions for brighter festive colours; cushions are easier to change for next year. See How to Choose Curtain Colours.

What are good Raya refresh ideas?

  • New sheers only: the most affordable way to brighten the living room.
  • Sheer and dimout on a double track for a full, finished look. See Layered Curtains.
  • Ceiling to floor: the room looks taller and more spacious for guests.
  • Matching cushions and table runners in the curtain colour or a festive accent. See Cushion Fabric Guide.
  • A jacquard or velvet for a formal living room. See Velvet Curtains.

Which JOTEX fabrics suit Raya?

  • Sheers: CALLIE, in 62 colourways, and the linen-look VALERY.
  • Plain dimouts: LAUREN, in 68 colourways, and COMO.
  • Jacquards: MONTI damask and MORGAN florals for a formal living room.
  • Velvet: VELVET, in 46 colourways, for curtains or cushions.

What should you do after Raya?

After the open house, wash polyester sheers and dimouts cool and gently, rehang them slightly damp, and vacuum curtains monthly. Velvets and lined curtains usually need professional cleaning. See How to Wash Curtains and A Year of Fabric Care.

JOTEX sheers for Raya

Sheers in the JOTEX range, updated from the catalogue. See the sheer fabric page.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I order curtains for Hari Raya?

A few weeks ahead, ideally before Ramadan begins, because curtain makers are very busy before Raya.

What colour curtains suit Hari Raya?

Calm colours such as cream, soft green, muted gold or deep blue, with brighter festive colours in cushions.

What is the cheapest way to refresh curtains for Raya?

Change only the sheers, and add new cushions and table runners.

How should I wash curtains after Raya?

Polyester sheers and dimouts wash cool and gently; velvets and lined curtains usually need professional cleaning.

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