Curtain Headings
Pencil Pleat
STYLE: Contemporary or Traditional.
HARDWARE: Track or Pole.
HOW IT HANGS: As the pleats are achieved by pulling the cords, you can alter the look of your curtains by creating tighter or looser folds.
STACK BACK: Neat stack back, not too bulky.
DESCRIPTION: Pencil pleats are a neat and elegant type of curtain heading. The name comes from the tightly-packed folds at the top of the curtain that resemble a row of pencils. Available 3” or 6”deep.
Cottage Pleat
STYLE: Traditional, Informal.
HARDWARE: Track or Pole.
HOW IT HANGS: Pretty, soft gather.
STACK BACK: Loosely stacks back in keeping with the informal style of the curtain.
DESCRIPTION: Ideal for curtains with a shorter drop and suits a traditional country setting or a children’s bedroom, and fabrics such as gingham, prints or florals.
Flop-Over-Frill
STYLE: Traditional, Informal.
HARDWARE: Track or Pole.
HOW IT HANGS: Pretty, soft gather.
STACK BACK: Loosely stacks back in keeping with the informal style of the curtain.
DESCRIPTION: This style gives a very soft look and looks pretty with a ticking stripe or other stripe in a colour picked out from the main fabric. There is a 25mm curtain tape with one position for the hooks.
This heading is popular in France and gives a romantic look. This frill is made in scale with the length of the curtains but is usually approximately 15cms long.
Eyelet
STYLE: Contemporary, Modern home.
HARDWARE: Pole only, not suitable for bay windows or for use with valences or pelmets.
HOW IT HANGS: Curtains fall in soft, loose, even pleats.
STACK BACK: Neat stack back.
DESCRIPTION: Eyelet curtains have metal edged holes (choice of colours is available) running along the heading. The curtain pole runs through the holes.
Wave
STYLE: Contemporary.
HARDWARE: Specialist pole or track required.
HOW IT HANGS: This is a stylish heading which gives a soft rippling effect. It looks simply stunning in rooms with a large window, like a French window or bi-fold doors.
STACK BACK: Designed to maximise light, wave curtains stack back very efficiently.
DESCRIPTION: Fabrics hang in wide, even folds, creating a contemporary, soft, rippling finish that is perfect for modern homes.
Double or Triple Pinch Pleat
STYLE: Modern, Traditional.
HARDWARE: Pole or track, although pinch pleats look best when hung beneath a pole.
HOW IT HANGS: Pinch pleat curtains are full, smart and elegant.
STACK BACK: Pleats neatly stack back but ensure there is enough space either side of the window for the curtains to stack back without squashing the pleats or covering the windows.
DESCRIPTION: Stylish, permanent pleats give a tailored finish.
Goblet
STYLE: Formal, Traditional, Opulent.
HARDWARE: Pole and track, although better on a pole.
HOW IT HANGS: Full and luxurious look.
STACK BACK: Bulky stack back so ensure there is enough space either side of the window.
DESCRIPTION: Goblet headings are used to create a formal, luxurious look that makes a statement with an opulent fabric. This heading currently slightly out of fashion, it is a more formal look generally suited a lofty period property.
Leading Edge Trim
A ‘leading edge’ is the border of the curtain which meets in the centre of the window. It can become a feature in its own right; it is these tiny details that can capture the imagination and make a room more interesting.
Borders
A contrasting border or band can also be added to the top or bottom of your curtains. This can make a dramatic but simple feature. On plain fabrics you could opt for 3 bands, in contrasting colours.
Contrast Linings
A contrast lining is when a complimentary fabric can be used in place of a standard lining to line your curtains or blinds.
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