However, if the sole purpose of your drapery is to add a layer of softness while framing your window, then any of the options will work. Curtains hung by tabs or rod pocket are more difficult to move back and forth. Because you’ll want to control the amount of light, you’ll want to be able to effortlessly slide the curtains along the rod. In room where you’ll be opening and closing your drapery on a daily basis, we strongly suggest using hanging clips or ring clips. Now that you understand how each of these methods works, let’s talk about the the different details you should consider before selecting a treatment. The ties at the top of the panel have a pretty, organic look that works really nicely in rooms where you want to create a casual feel. Tie top panels have a romantic look, created by fabric that is tied at the top of the drapery panel directly to the curtain rod. We prefer using hanging pins for panels that are especially heavy (like Velvet panels), as they’re more secure. Pins loop through the plastic thread and then hook to our standard ring clip, but because of the plastic thread, you won’t see the clasp and the weight of the panel is more supported. You can see the clear plastic loops that securely hold the panel.

Hanging pins create a look that’s polished from the front - no toothy clasps on your panel - and they move smoothly over your drapery rod. Use a pin that loops through the plastic thread and hooks onto the ring. This method has a super tailored look due to the plastic thread that creates loops on the back of the panel. We also offer panels that can be hung using hanging drapery pins. We like curtain clips because they’re just so easy to move, which means that on a window where you may open and close the panel daily, you won’t have a problem moving the panel. If you want a little bit more length out of your panel, curtain clips are a great way to add 1-2 inches, since the clips means the fabric hangs just below the drapery rod. You can use curtain clips to hang any type of drapery panel, since you simply clip the ring to the panel. One of the most popular methods for hanging drapery is curtain clips which are c lipped to the top edge of the drapery panel with rings sliding over the rod. Because the fabric touches the drapery rod directly, it can be a bit more difficult to move in comparison to a ring clip or pin hook. Like a rod pocket, hidden tabs are great for panels you won’t be moving often.

The pleated look that hidden tabs create are great for people who love a tailored look without hardware, and because the tabs are spaced apart, you’ll have a more even pleating than with a rod pocket. They feature a row of hidden flat tabs, or loops, sewn along the back top of the drapery panel that threads over the rod, making the curtain appear to float on the rod. Hidden tabs are an easy way of hanging panels, while giving you a neat, pleated look. For drapery you’ll be opening and closing a lot, you may want to consider either curtain clips or pin hooks, as rod pockets tend to be a little stubborn to adjust. One thing to consider is how often you’ll want to open and close your panels. All of our drapery panels can be hung using this method, and you don’t need any additional pieces, like curtain clips, (aside from your rod and finials) to make this look work. The most classic and common of all methods of hanging drapery, a rod pocket is a sewn-in pocket, or casing, at the top of a drapery panel that easily slips over a rod and conceals it.ĭrapery panels hung this way bunch nicely and have a simple, casual look.

From curtain clips to hidden tabs, let’s take a look at the different ways to hang curtains and the considerations that go into choosing your best option. How you hang your curtains also affects the overall feel, which is an often overlooked detail. And with the right combination of color, pattern and texture, the right pair of panels can really set the mood in a room and influence how you and your guests will feel. Curtains are often the finishing touch in your décor.

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