Have you ever wondered what the different types of curtain headings are available for your home interior design project? Or are you finding it difficult to choose the right types of curtains to style your window? We are not surprised that you get lost in the process of choosing and buying your essential home accessories – curtains. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in picking the perfect curtains from the vast amount of options for fabrics, curtain types, curtain rods, as well as colors, and the choices for curtains pelmet too… the list is endless.
To achieve the look you want for your home, it’s always best to opt for quality curtain fabrics, as they are quite costly to replace if they don’t function well for everyday uses. Do your research, choose from a range of ready-made curtains, or perhaps invest in custom made-to-measure curtains that are tailored to your specific requirements.
Let’s have a look at what the different types of curtains are that are available for you to consider or add to your home decoration checklists.
Pencil Pleated Curtains
Pencil pleat curtains create a traditional look and are also known as 3” Tape curtains. It’s the classic heading for curtains and valances. This curtain heading usually has three rows of string threaded through it, providing three hook positions to hang on different types of tracks and poles. It also features a gathered heading, allowing you to draw and adjust the width of the curtains to your window. Pencil pleat curtains create a timeless, classic look and are suitable for the living room, bedroom, or any other room in your home.
Pinch Pleated Curtains
Pinch pleat curtains are a very decorative curtain heading that creates a traditional and luxurious look for your home. There are five different styles of pinch pleating available: single pleat, duo pleat, triple pinch, four-finger pinch pleat, and five-finger pinch pleats. This type of pinch pleating heading provides a highly decorative finish at the top and is suitable for a more formal aesthetic in your home. Although it gives a more formal finish than standard rod pocket or other types of headings, a pinch pleat heading will usually work effectively with most curtain fabrics.
Goblet Curtains
Goblet pleat curtains add a very attractive finish to your curtain headings; they are very similar in appearance to the Pinch pleat heading. The Goblet pleat heading is a detailed heading style, where the fabric is tucked and folded at the top of the heading to give a distinct ‘wineglass’ look. This is a very formal heading for curtains, suitable for hanging in a large and spacious room that boasts high ceilings, where their sculptural form can be fully appreciated. The goblet pleats are usually shaped with wadding to keep the heading pleats looking full and perfectly rounded; this heading is often used with lined curtains to help maintain the wonderful shape of the pleats.
Box Pleat Curtains
Box pleat curtains give a modern yet casual look to your window, and they have become a popular option for contemporary-style window treatments. The heading pleats feature a distinct box shape across the top of the curtains, providing a tailored appearance and allowing the fabric to drape into a deep, uniform fold along the full length of the curtains. Box pleat curtains are suitable for hanging in the living or dining room areas, where their structured yet relaxed style can be appreciated.
Eyelet Curtains
Eyelet curtains, also known as ring top curtains, are a popular curtain heading that provides a clean and modern look to any window treatment. Eyelet headings feature metal rings integrated across the top, which makes the curtains super easy to hang and allows them to glide effortlessly along the curtain rod. They are ideal for children’s rooms as they are easy to open and close, with minimal maintenance required. This style of curtain heading is a great option when made with thicker material for use in a modern bedroom or living room, due to its clean and contemporary design.
Tab Top Curtains
Tab top curtains have exposed fabric loops across the top of the heading and can only be hung directly on a curtain rod. This type of curtain heading is very informal and creates a casual and vintage style of window treatment. If used with a quality curtain rod, such as brass, timber, or copper, combined with decorative, colourful curtain fabrics, they can create a striking focal point and make a real statement in your home interior design. Tab top curtains are suitable for use in any room and are among the most economical curtain styles that offer a lot of creative potential.
We hope you have enjoyed reading our blog and found it useful and informative, giving you a better idea of curtain types and helping you choose the right curtains to transform your home.