Hanging Eyelet Curtains
The style of the curtain within a room drastically sets the overall mood and feel of a room. Eyelet curtains are often used in living rooms and bedrooms, but can be used in pretty much any room of the house. This type of window covering is easy to install and has a great modern look to it.
Eyelet curtains have metal edged holes, most often silver in color, placed at the top that allow a curtain rod to be inserted through the holes before hanging. Another way of hanging it would be by placing rings in each hole and then placing the rings around the rod.
This type of window covering is often hung in two panels, with one on each side of the window and drawing closed at the center. It is often floor length and has soft pleats that run vertically down the fabric.
The type of fabric used varies depending on the style that is wanted. Some fabric is light weight, while others are a heavier weight. Lined eyelet curtains are often used because of the added privacy that they offer. The light lining allows some sunlight to enter the room, but outsiders cannot see inside.
The window coverings can be held open by using a tie back fitting that is attached to the side of the window. This allows sunlight into the room during the day and holds it open anytime the user wants it to remain opened. Some houses have very large windows or a set of windows along the wall. In a case like this, it can be tied back in the middle of the window as well, and when it is untied, that is when it covers the entire window.
The main thing to remember when installing window coverings is what mood and style is trying to be achieved. With the vast variety of fabrics available, almost any style is possible. You’ll find many websites, like Curtains Galore, where you can find more great ideas for all types of curtain and window treatments.