Types of Curtain Headings

» Measure your draperies so that they extend from the floor to the ceiling.
» Match their color to the wall color.
» Install the curtain rod nearly in the same plane with the ceiling.

A heading is nothing but the piece of curtain that attaches to the rod or track. One look at the heading is enough to tell you that not every curtain looks and falls the same.

You can say that the heading is what gives volume to the curtain as it not only reduces the width of the curtain, but also incorporates pleats and other styles that enhance the look of the curtain and the room.

Just like the physical appearance speaks volumes about an individual, his/her choices while doing up the living spaces has an impact on how we judge a person. So to say, we judge people not just on their appearance but also how they present their immediate surrounding to us.

Which is why one needs to take immense care while planning out the interior decoration. The same rule applies to window treatments and curtains per se. Paying attention to the detailing of the curtain is sure to bring out the best in your home décor.

Pleats are placed at equal distances to form uniform boxes that fall neatly at the edges. They are suitable for all window types and consume lesser amount of fabric than the other styles. They are generally installed outside the window frame using curtain tracks or rods.

Like the single pleat, this style requires lesser fabric to be made. The uniformity of the pinches makes it one of the most sought-after style for curtain headings. Ideally installed on tracks and rods, these headings are suitable for all window types.

It is made by pinching three pleats together instead of two and considerably requires a lot of fabric. It is made to a fixed width to fit the curtain track or rod.

They eventually form neat pyramids or fans resting on top of the curtain. This style is a bit less formal and is comparatively more relaxed than the traditional pleats.

The curtain is pinched and pleated on the underside of the curtain. It is then stitched along the edges to help maintain its shape. It requires a lot of fabric to be constructed which makes it an expensive choice. Besides, these curtains are not suitable for narrow window frames as they require more space to stack back.

They are tube-shaped headings lined with buckram to get stiff cups sitting pretty on the curtain hem. The folds beneath fall to create a goblet shape, which gives an opulent look to curtains.

The cords help relax and tense the gathers, making it a popular and inexpensive choice for most homeowners. It creates a simple, casual look and is suitable for all fabric types.

Given its detailing, this style is ideal for stationary curtains that do not need to be drawn in and out. For obvious reasons, this style requires immense amount of fabric, making it a mighty expensive choice.

It is made by punching an even number of holes across the hem of the curtain into which metal eyelets are inserted.

A curtain pole or rod is passed through the loops or tabs to hold the drape in place. You can also create a concealed tab top curtain by having a series of tabs sewn into the underside of the curtain. This will allow the curtain to loosely pleat up and fall evenly across the length of the curtain.

Choosing drapes and blinds, also called window treatments, for the room is always left for the very last. However, far from being a frippery, your choice of curtains or blinds can play a key role in how the whole room is tied together. This is why you need to ensure that they match the atmosphere you're trying to create.