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Curtain Heading Types Explained: Choosing the Right Curtain Header
An essential window dressing, curtains bring a range of benefits to your home. They allow you complete control over light and offer incredible privacy and insulation benefits. Above their practical qualities, curtains also contribute to the overall styling of your space. With so many different patterns and colour tones available, here at Spotlight, you can also shop a variety of curtain heading types. From curtains that are installed on a curtain rod to those that are installed on a curtain track, each curtain header type will differ in its appearance. Let us take you through the different curtain header types available here at Spotlight and help you find the right window dressings for your space.
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- What Is a Curtain Header?
- Embrace Modernity With Eyelet Curtains
- Enjoy the Soft Gathered Look of Rod Pocket Curtains
- The Sleek Wave of S-Fold Curtains For Contemporary Spaces
- Tailored Luxury of Pinch Pleat Curtains
- Achieve Timeless Elegance With Pencil Pleat Curtains
- Tab Top Curtains For a Casual Elegance
- Experience the Versatility of Multi Header Curtains
What Is a Curtain Header?
A curtain header refers to the top section of the curtain that defines whether the curtain will be attached to a curtain rod or track system. The curtain header also affects how the curtain drapes or folds. Make sure to read through our helpful curtain rods and track buying guide to help you determine whether you'll need a curtain rod or track for your window coverings.
Embrace Modernity and Simplicity With Eyelet Curtains
As their name suggests, eyelet curtains are categorised by a header that consists of eyelets, also known as grommets. These rings are embedded into the curtain fabric and used to hang curtains on a curtain pole. Easy to install, these curtains offer convenience in refreshing your window furnishings. They are easy to thread onto existing curtain rods or on a tension rod.
Eyelet curtains are effortlessly sleek and modern in their design, able to integrate amongst various decor styles, including contemporary inspired interiors. Perfect for bedrooms and living rooms, their easy-to-operate header with no wand needed is a great choice for homes with young children or pets.
Why Choose Eyelet Curtains?
- Easy installation on existing curtain rods
- Can be used on a tension rod for convenience
- Many styles and colours available
- Can change out per season
Enjoy the Soft Gathered Look of Rod Pocket Curtains
For those who want the added bonus of concealing your curtain rod when your curtains are drawn, then rod pocket curtains are the perfect curtain header for your home. Many curtain header types are attached to a track system, whereas in the case of rod pocket curtains, the curtain rod is threaded through what's known as the "pocket", a sewn-in compartment at the top of a curtain panel that slides directly onto a curtain rod. This is where the term rod pocket curtain originates. The pocket header of these curtains showcases a gathered look that hides the rod completely for a soft and cosy look.
Why Choose Rod Pocket Curtains?
- Simple installation on a conduit rod or regular curtain rod
- Great for smaller windows such as laundry and bathrooms
- Can be temporary or permanent
- Soft look and feel
The Sleek Wave of S-Fold Curtains For Contemporary Spaces
Different curtain heading types will cause the curtain to have a different drape, resulting in a variation in terms of their appearance. If you're wanting the elegance of a wave drape, check out our range of S-Fold curtains. Also known as wave fold curtains, these curtains are installed on special curtain tracks that allow for the curtains to maintain a consistent "s" shape or fold with even spacing. A contemporary and stylish window treatment, S-Fold curtains are effortlessly elegant. For more information on this type of header, check out our informative S-Fold Curtains Buying Guide.
Why Choose S-Fold Curtains?
- Gorgeous draped look
- Great for a floor to ceiling set up
- Modern and inviting
- Many materials available
- Can be layered - blockout and sheer
- Easy to install on a rail
Tailored Luxury of Pinch Pleat Curtains
Pinch pleat curtains are more gathered than other types of curtain headers. These curtain headers are gathered, pinched and stitched at the top, creating permanent pleats throughout the curtain. With a classic, formal finish, these curtains are ideal for living rooms or dining rooms. Often installed on a curtain track, these curtains can also be installed on a curtain rod with the help of curtain hooks and rings. Pinch-pleat or triple-pleat curtains have a classic, formal finish, making them ideal for living rooms or dining rooms.
Why Choose Pinch Pleat Curtains?
- Easily installed on existing rails
- Traditional and classy style
- Many materials available
- Can be layered
Achieve Timeless Elegance With Pencil Pleat Curtains
Similar to pinch pleat curtains, pencil pleat curtains boast a more gathered appearance than other types of curtain headers. Featuring a header of continuous, narrow pleats, these curtains get their name from the pencil shape of their pleats. Also known as "tape curtains", pencil pleat curtains are produced with a gathering curtain tape that creates the pleated effect. In terms of styling, pencil pleat curtains boast a traditional and elegant appearance, making them a great choice for formal dining areas, living rooms and bedrooms.
Why Choose Pencil Pleat Curtains?
- Elegant and traditional appearance
- Lovely drape
- Many colours and materials available
- Pleated effect for insulation
Tab Top Curtains For a Casual Elegance
The most popular curtain header types are those that are easy to install, like tab top curtains, for example. These curtains are categorised by the exposed loops of fabric, known as the tabs, that line the top of the curtain. Your curtain pole or rod is then threaded through these tabs for a seamless installation process. At Spotlight, you can also shop from a range of concealed tab top curtains where these tabs are hidden behind the fabric and sewn onto the back of the curtain header, helping to hide the curtain rod from view for a sleek and neat look.
Why Choose Tab Top Curtains:
- Simple installation on a curtain rod or conduit rod
- Great for temporary curtains
- Affordable option
Experience the Versatility of Multi Header Curtains
Multi header curtain heading types are a favoured category of window dressing due to their ability to be easily altered. These versatile curtains often feature three possible gathering styles. Common arrangements include a pencil pleat header for a classic look and rod pocket or concealed tab top options for a more modern aesthetic. If you're struggling to commit to a specific type of curtain header, then a multi-header curtain will help make your decision that little bit easier.
Why Choose Multi Header Curtains?
- For complex existing setups
- Versatile styling
- Able to adapt to different setups
Explore a Variety of Curtain Heading Types Here at Spotlight
Window dressings are integral to providing both style, light control and privacy benefits to your space. Discover our incredible range of window coverings, including a selection of ready-made curtains and explore the types of curtain headers on offer here at Spotlight. Shop in store or online at Spotlight for our incredible range of curtain header types, including S-Fold curtains, pinch pleat curtains, pencil pleat curtains, rod pocket curtains and eyelet curtains.
Looking for information on the right window dressings for your home? Check out our helpful curtains and blinds buying guides for details on how to hang curtains, choosing curtain rods or curtain tracks and how to clean blinds and curtains.
