All you need to know about curtains

So, you’ve finally selected the perfect pair of curtains for your newly decorated room. You’ve carefully considered colour and print, as well as umming-and-ahhing over different types of fabric. You’ve measured up, thought about the lining, and you’re just about to proceed to checkout… But wait – there are a couple of final things you must consider before placing your order: pleats and bottoms!

Today we’re talking about the variety of curtain hanging styles you can choose from. The styles that you choose have a great effect on your final window treatment, and it’s important to take into account the extra width and length you may require for different arrangements. We explain all…

Pleats

First of all, let’s talk pleats. There are plenty of different pleat styles, meaning you can choose the most appropriate for your curtains. Whether you’d like the cosy, classic look of traditional gathers or wider folds to show off large prints, it’s easy to discover the best pleat for your new window dressing.

We recommend pencil pleats for sophisticated, stylish curtains, where the colour and fabric do all the talking. For curtains with a sophisticated design that you wish to boast, we would opt for a liberty pleat or gathered tab. We think that basket weaves, smocked curtains and the Poplar Grove style are ideal for cute polkadot prints.

The Bottom Line

Next up, bottoms! There are several ways that curtains can break on the floor, all of which are suited to different themes and fabrics. At the moment, curtains that are a few inches too long are very much in style, making for a classy, romantic window dressings, but the neat and tidy look of perfectly hung curtains will never go out of fashion, either.

Curtains that precisely touch the floor are sleek and timeless, and this bottom is very complementary for neat designs. Breaking or sweeping styles look great for bolder patterns, creating a big style statement in the room. While the pleated sweep is a lovely hanging style that really suits floral or vintage-inspired curtains, our all-time favourite is the pudding bottom. This style is the most elegant, and the perfect finishing touch for a pair of lavish curtains, such as a damask pattern in shades of grey and silver.

Have these fantastic curtain illustrations helped you to decide on your perfect pleats and bottoms? Once your decision is made, be sure to check out our post on trendy tiebacks so you can add the finishing touch to your window dressing.

Sources: honeyandfitz.com, simplyfurnishings.com