12 Elegant Curtain Heading Styles

"Window is the eye of a house, and curtains are the core of window treatment." Nowadays, curtains have become an indispensable part of indoor decoration integrated with function and indoor beautification. Curtain headings are a way of reducing the overall width of the curtain fabric to form a huge selection of headings. As more headings crop up, more people begin to regard curtains as a way of both beautifying the house and adjusting the mood.

Curtains4Australia offers a wide range of headings, 12 in number. You are sure to find the one you like. They are:

1. Rod Pocket

A pocket is sewn across the top of the curtain panel through which the curtain rod is inserted. Rod pocket is 8cm, which is included in curtain length. A header which measures 2.5cm to 4cm is above the pocket, which is not included in the curtain length. 2 times fabric is the suggested fullness. Hang the curtain with rods(without rings) ONLY.

2. Pencil Pleat

It is common and classic, creating a simple and casual look. Pencil pleat works better on fabrics that are not too thick. Pleats are 8cm deep and 2.5 times fabric is the suggested fullness. You can use both rods(with rings) and tracks hang the curtain.

3. Versatile Pleat

This design is so convenient. Versatile curtain tape is knitted on the top of curtain panel and curtain hooks are pinned to the tape to form various headings you desire. You can detach these hooks easily to create new headings. You can use both rods(with rings) and tracks hang the curtain.

You can form at least 5 major headings with the versatile pleat curtain tape. Wanna know how this actually happen? Please refer to Versatile Pleat Heading: How to form 5 major headings.

4. Tab Top

The top of the curtain is with a row of fabric tabs (loops) at regular intervals to be hung to the rod, thus the name. This is the modern, relaxed, and less formal headings. Hang the curtain with rods(without rings) ONLY.

Tabs measure 5cm(w) * 10cm(h), which is included in the curtain length. 2 times fabric is the suggested fullness.

5. Concealed Tab Top

The way it is hung to the curtain rod is similar to the tab top. The difference is that the tabs (loops) at the top of the curtain are not visible, thus providing better light absorption and heat insulation. Hang the curtain with rods(without rings) ONLY.

Tabs measure 5cm(w) * 10cm(h), which is included in the curtain length. 2 times fabric is the suggested fullness.

6. Double Box Pleat

This design gives a formal look. The finished width of the double box pleat curtain is fixed. So you need to take measures of the width you would like to cover with care. Double box pleat is 8cm deep and requires 2.5 times fullness to form a nice view. You can use both rods(with rings) and tracks hang the curtain.

7. Triple Box Pleat

This design gives a formal look. The finished width of the triple box pleat curtains are fixed. So you need to take measures of the width you would like to cover with care. Triple box pleat is 8cm deep and requires 3 times fullness to form a nice view. You can use both rods(with rings) and tracks hang the curtain.

8. Single Pinch Pleat

It is a smart and relaxed heading. The design is simple and casual. Pleats are 10cm deep, and requires normally 1.5 times of fabric sewn together to form a pleat. You can use both rods(with rings) and tracks hang the curtain.

9. Double Pinch Pleat

It is a smart and simple heading. Pleats are 10cm deep, and requires normally 2 times of fabric sewn together to form a pleat. You can use both rods(with rings) and tracks hang the curtain.

10. Triple Pinch Pleat

Triple pinch pleat takes 2.5 times of fabric sewn together to form a pleat. Pleats are 10cm deep and the look is smart, formal, and classic. You can use both rods(with rings) and tracks hang the curtain.

11. Eyelet

Also called grommet curtains. This design is simple, casual and has been popular for a long time. With eyelet heading, you can adjust the width of your curtain easily.

Plastic grommets are provided which would be removable and more quiet, smoothly while slide the curtains. The inner diameter of plastic eyelets are 4.2cm, and eyelet curtains are suitable for curtain rods with diameter less than 3.8cm. 2 times of the fabric is the suggested fullness.

When measure eyelet curtains, please measure from the top of your curtain rods to where you would like the curtains to hang, then add 4cm (for eyelets are placed about 4cm below the top of the curtain fabric). Hang the curtain with rods(without rings) ONLY.

12. Goblet Pleat

The top of the curtain is with a row of goblet-shaped design at regular intervals, thus the name. Goblet pleat is especially suitable for curtains with long drop. It is luxurious and formal, thus is a nice option for grand buildings. 2 times fabric is the suggested fullness. You can use both rods(with rings) and tracks hang the curtain.