If you’ve never heard of an eyelet curtain before, then you are missing out on a great innovation in the world of window coverings that not only looks great, but is functional as well. An eyelet curtain is made up of a single length of material with a ring sewn at regular intervals along the top of the material. These rings act just as a curtain ring wood, without having the hassle of extra hardware. Usually, the rings are metallic, but you can get them in a range of colors and styles. Some people prefer the eyelets to blend into the material of the curtain and be unobtrusive, while others like them to stand out and make a statement. Either way works, and it really comes down to your personal preference, and your homes decor.
Other than the fact that the eyelets are sewn directly into the fabric, an eyelet curtain works exactly the same way as a traditional curtain would. You still use the same style of curtain rod, and it still threads through the eyelets in the same way. One of the biggest advantages of this style of curtain is the effect it creates when the curtain is hung. Instead of having a straight flat length of material, having the rod weaving in and out of the material creates a wavy effect in your material, which really softens your room and accentuates your windows. One thing to keep in mind is that when using this style of curtain, you actually need more material than the length of your window. Generally, you will need about twice the length of your window, as the waving pattern takes up more space.
The eyelets themselves actually come in a wide range of sizes. Generally speaking, the larger your window is, the bigger the hole should be. This is because for big heavy curtains you are going to need a more robust curtain rod, where as small light fabrics like sheer curtains do not need as much support when hung. Although eyelet curtains are a fairly new innovation, they can be used just as well in a traditional setting as they can in newer homes. The soft curves of these curtains look great against a wood background and a warm country decor, while still working in a modern corporate environment or a newer style of home.
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Compared to tab top curtains, eyelets give a much more uniform and professional look. Tab tops are great for the price, but if you are after a little more sophistication, eyelet curtains are a great way to go. With tab tops, you will quite often find that the tabs are uneven along the top of the curtain rod, and you are constantly spacing out the material evenly so that they look OK. With eyelets, the holes naturally spread out in a uniform manner with little or no intervention from you. This makes them great for curtains that are being open and closed on a regular basis.
There are a few things that you need to keep in mind when choosing your eyelt curtain. For starters, you need to remember that the curtain rod will be fairly prominent on this style of curtain. If you have an existing rod that is not so attractive to look at, then you may need to get a new curtain rod at the same time as your curtain. Many eyelet curtain kits will come with their own curtain rod, specially designed for that curtain. The best type of rod to go through curtain eyelets is something thick and good looking; preferably that matches either the curtain material or the color of the eyelets.
Eyelet curtains can be used with great success in just about any room you desire. The most popular rooms are the living room and bedroom; however they are also great in the bathroom. There are a wide range eyelet shower curtains that are especially made to withstand the abuse that a shower curtain is given. The benefit of having evenly spaced rings is even more important in this section, as it will help to keep the water inside the shoer recess, where it belongs.