Choosing made-to-measure curtains is all about being able to tailor the design to your taste by choosing from all sorts of styling touches. Among the most important decisions is which of our three header types to go for (that’s how the fabric attaches to the pole). Eyelet curtains are one of the options.
Modern and contemporary eyelet curtains will make a dramatic feature of your window thanks to the deep folds of fabric, which run in uniform lines from top to bottom. An eyelet curtain will always hang from a curtain pole, which is threaded through metal curtain rings.
'Eyelet’ refers to the header of the curtain. They are a contemporary choice, designed with metal rings on a header.
The rings thread onto a 28mm curtain pole. Eyelet curtains hang in soft uniform folds that look neat and tidy, whether they're open or closed.
Windows are responsible for up to 20% of a home's heat loss but our curtains can help to reduce this and keep your home warmer. In fact, we recently worked with the experts at Salford University to understand just how much our products can help prevent heat loss. The results from their specially created lab, the 'Energy House', showed that lined curtains reduce heat loss by 14%.
All our curtains are lined as standard, but for rooms that really feel the cold a thermal lining will add an extra layer of cosiness. For even more warmth, pair thermal linings with naturally thicker curtain fabrics like velvet.
Layering your eyelet curtains over a blind will create an even snugglier space, plus give you additional flexibility over light control.
Yes, instead of a standard lining you can opt for a blackout lining for your eyelet curtains. This will help to reduce light coming into your room, although there will be inevitably be a little light seepage around the edges of the curtains and through the eyelets.
Teaming your curtains with a Roman blind with a blackout or some beautiful shutters will help minimise the light further, creating a dark environment to wind down for sleep.
Yes, eyelet curtains fold neatly when they’re fully open, so they’re ideal if you’ve got a limited amount of wall space either side of your windows.
If you want to make your windows feel taller and grander than they really are, your local advisor can fit your curtain pole as close to your ceiling as possible, and extend your curtain pole past your window. Floor to ceiling length curtains will further help to trick the eye and add a sense of luxury.
Your local advisor will give you expert advice at your in-home appointment.
You don’t need to worry about hanging your curtains, as your expert local advisor will do all the measuring and fitting for you, including fitting your curtain pole if you choose one.
They will give you all the advice you need about choosing the right curtain pole at your in-home appointment.
A traditional heading which gathers the fabric for a luxurious look
A decorative heading with pleats sewn in for a tailored finish
Wave curtains are ideal for creating a relaxed and easy finish at your window.
