What Are Eyelet Curtains?

Eyelet curtains are a modern alternative to traditional pleated curtains and offer a practical solution to hanging your own curtains. In place of the standard heading tape, they feature metal rings which are to be threaded onto an eyelet curtain pole. These rings give the curtains larger, soft pleats which look extremely modern and chic whilst allowing them to be opened and closed smoothly and with ease. Eyelet curtains are available in a range of different fabrics including blackout and thermal fabrics as well as in a variety of different colours and lengths to suit your individual specifications and preferences.

How to Hang Eyelet Curtains?

The beauty of eyelet curtains is that they are simple to hang. If you already have a curtain pole in place there is no need to purchase a new one (you will just need to remove the curtain rings), however you can also choose from a range of stylish eyelet curtain poles if you prefer. All you need to do with eyelet curtains once your pole is in place is to remove the finials which hold the curtains in place and thread the eyelets through ensuring they are the correct way around. You can make it even simpler, by folding the curtain first and threading in one go; however, this is personal choice. You can then choose whether you would rather conceal the bracket with a pleat or have the entire curtain sitting inside the bracket; again, this is personal choice. You can then choose whether you need tiebacks to complete the look.

How Practical are Eyelet Curtains?

Eyelet curtains are very practical both in terms of their ease to hang and in their application. As described, you can easily hang your eyelet curtains simply by threading them onto a curtain pole of your choice. Their practicality doesn't end there; they are easy to open and close as their design enables them to smoothly run along the curtain pole with no risk of them getting caught or stuck on a track. In addition to this you can increase the practicality of your eyelet curtains by choosing certain fabric types for specific rooms in the house. For example, blackout eyelet curtains make a very practical and stylish choice for bedrooms.

What is the Difference Between Eyelet and Pencil Pleat Curtains?

The main difference between eyelet curtains and pencil pleat curtains is their heading and how they are hung. Where pencil pleat curtains can be hung on either a track or pole, eyelet curtains can only be hung on a pole. Eyelet curtains are typically easier to hang than pencil pleat curtains as they slide easily onto an eyelet curtain pole, whereas pencil pleat curtains need hooks or rings to hang on a track or pole and they also need to be gathered to form pleats. Pencil pleats are generally a more traditional curtain type and have smaller, more unformed pleats whereas eyelet curtains are considered to be a modern alternative which have larger, softer pleats.

Eyelet Curtains

Our eyelet curtains lend a modern feel to any window dressing. We stock all the latest Eyelet Curtain designs at the lowest prices as well as a range of excellent quality blackout eyelet curtains. Blackout eyelet curtains are great in terms of style and offer excellent light control. Currently, the most popular designs are embroidered faux silk and chenille designs - and we have a great selection of these designs in our range. We also stock a wide variety of individual designer eyelet curtains, that are contemporary and ready made, with a range of patterned designs also available including the timeless striped and spotted eyelet curtain designs. Eyelet curtains are easily identified by circular holes in the header of the curtain that are designed to allow your curtains to smoothly open and close. There has been a recent increase in popularity for this style over recent years, hence why there are now more styles of eyelet curtains and eyelet curtain poles than ever before.

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