Which curtain heading style should I choose?

Curtain heading styles help define spaces. We offer the following heading styles. 

• Creates a modern, sleek look. 
• Ripples always stay in shape when sliding
• Only works with ripple fold tracks and carriers. Tracks and hardware can be purchased in our ripple fold ordering page here loftcurtains.com/ripplefold.
• Popular in commercial projects and it has been seen more in residential projects these years. 
• For more details, click here for our "all about ripple fold curtains" blog.
• To order ripple fold curtains, please go to loftcurtains.com/ripplefold 
• To calculate the stack back width for ripple fold curtains, please go to loftcurtains.com/calculator

 

 

• It is a popular choice for contemporary space
• Grommets come in silver, antique bronze, gunmetal and black. The inner diameter of all the Grommets is 1.5", which will fit on a rod with a diameter of 1.3" or less. If you need a 2" diameter Grommet, we only have it in the Silver color and it is not available all the time, please email us for availability.
• No other accessories needed. Easy to install on curtain rods. 
• It only works with curtain rods, not for tracks.
• Grommet panels have the least stack back out of all the heading styles.
• It is constructed without added fullness, meaning the width you are ordering is the width of a flat panel. Multiple your window width by 1.5-2.5 to create the fullness you desire, we recommend 2x fullness.

 

• A modern, casual take on the traditional French pleat
• Double Tailored Pleat is constructed with two times the fabric of the panel width. Triple Tailored Pleat is constructed with two-and-a-half times the fabric of the panel width. The panel width should be the same as the coverage width.
• Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
• Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping
• Hook rings in 1.7" or 2" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
• Hook rings in 2.25" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here

• It creates a formal and elegant look.
• We offer double ( 2-fold ) and triple ( 3-fold ) French pleat style options.
• Double French Pleat is constructed with two times the fabric of the panel width. Triple French Pleat is constructed with two-and-a-half times the fabric of the panel width. The panel width should be the same as the coverage width.
• Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
• Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping
• Hook rings in 1.7" or 2" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
• Hook rings in 2.25" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here

 

• Creates a uniform refined look
• Inverted Box Pleat is constructed with 2x fullness built-in, the panel width should be the same as the coverage width
• Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
• Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping
• Hook rings in 1.7" or 2" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
• Hook rings in 2.25" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here

• It offers a casual, simplistic, and versatile look.
• It can be clipped or hooked into rings, the tape is 3" in height
• If you would like to slip curtains over the rod, we recommend the Rod pocket - Fold Over style.
• It can be hung flat or made into pleats
• It is lined on top to create a clean tailored look
• It is designed without added fullness. Multiply your window width by 1.5-2.5 to create the fullness you desire.
• The clipped style is not recommended for heavy/tall drapes or drapes that open frequently. 
• Hooks or rings are NOT included. Rings are usually purchased with the curtain rod to match the color, hooks can be purchased on Amazon with the following links: Pin-on hooks and Prong hooks (Even though Ikea doesn't call it Prong hooks)
• Hook rings in 1.7" or 2" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
• Hook rings in 2.25" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
• Clip rings in black that can be purchased on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2F8u0Cc

 

The fold-over style rod pocket is simply folding the same fabric over to create the pocket, available in 3", 4" and 5" opening options. Rod pocket fold-over style offers a casual look. It is a perfect choice for the sheer layer in a double layer curtain setup. It is not recommended for every day sliding, especially for non-sheer thicker fabrics. 

• For a rod 1.5" in diameter, we recommend a 4" pocket opening.
• For a rod 2" in diameter, we recommend a 5" pocket opening.