Which curtain heading style should I choose?

Curtain heading styles help define spaces. We offer the following heading styles.

Ripple Fold

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Creates a modern, sleek look.
Ripples always stay in shape when sliding
Only works with ripple fold tracks and carriers. Tracks and hardware can be purchased in our ripple fold ordering page here loftcurtains.com/ripplefold.
Popular in commercial projects and it has been seen more in residential projects these years.
For more details, click here for our "all about ripple fold curtains" blog.
To order ripple fold curtains, please go to loftcurtains.com/ripplefold
To calculate the stack back width for ripple fold curtains, please go to loftcurtains.com/calculator

Grommet

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grommet bronze heading from loft curtains

It is a popular choice for contemporary space
Grommets come in silver, antique bronze, gunmetal and black. The inner diameter of all the Grommets is 1.5", which will fit on a rod with a diameter of 1.3" or less. If you need a 2" diameter Grommet, we only have it in the Silver color and it is not available all the time, please email us for availability.
No other accessories needed. Easy to install on curtain rods.
It only works with curtain rods, not for tracks.
Grommet panels have the least stack back out of all the heading styles.
It is constructed without added fullness, meaning the width you are ordering is the width of a flat panel. Multiple your window width by 1.5-2.5 to create the fullness you desire, we recommend 2x fullness.

Tailored Pleat

Double Tailored Pleat

Tailored Double Pleat Heading by Loft Curtains

Triple Tailored Pleat

A modern, casual take on the traditional French pleat
Double Tailored Pleat is constructed with two times the fabric of the panel width. Triple Tailored Pleat is constructed with two-and-a-half times the fabric of the panel width. The panel width should be the same as the coverage width.
Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping
Hook rings in 1.7" or 2" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
Hook rings in 2.25" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here

French pleat

Double French Pleat

French pleat heading from Loft Curtains

Triple French Pleat

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It creates a formal and elegant look.
We offer double ( 2-fold ) and triple ( 3-fold ) French pleat style options.
Double French Pleat is constructed with two times the fabric of the panel width. Triple French Pleat is constructed with two-and-a-half times the fabric of the panel width. The panel width should be the same as the coverage width.
Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping

Inverted Box Pleat

Box pleat heading style by Loft Curtains

Inverted box pleat by loft curtains custom drapery

Creates a uniform refined look
Inverted Box Pleat is constructed with 2x fullness built-in, the panel width should be the same as the coverage width
Default 2" return and 2" overlap, contact us if you would like a custom return or overlap width.
Hooks are attached to the back of the panel before shipping

Rod pocket - Tape / Flat ring top

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It offers a casual, simplistic, and versatile look.
It can be clipped or hooked into rings, the tape is 3" in height
If you would like to slip curtains over the rod, we recommend the Rod pocket - Fold Over style.
It can be hung flat or made into pleats
It is lined on top to create a clean tailored look
It is designed without added fullness. Multiply your window width by 1.5-2.5 to create the fullness you desire.
The clipped style is not recommended for heavy/tall drapes or drapes that open frequently.
Hooks or rings are NOT included. Rings are usually purchased with the curtain rod to match the color, hooks can be purchased on Amazon with the following links: Pin-on hooks and Prong hooks (Even though Ikea doesn't call it Prong hooks)
Hook rings in 1.7" or 2" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
Hook rings in 2.25" Diameter in multiple colors can be purchased here
Clip rings in black that can be purchased on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2F8u0Cc

Rod pocket - Fold Over

Rod pocket fold over heading style by loft curtains

The fold-over style rod pocket is simply folding the same fabric over to create the pocket, available in 3", 4" and 5" opening options. Rod pocket fold-over style offers a casual look. It is a perfect choice for the sheer layer in a double layer curtain setup. It is not recommended for every day sliding, especially for non-sheer thicker fabrics.

For a rod 1.5" in diameter, we recommend a 4" pocket opening.
For a rod 2" in diameter, we recommend a 5" pocket opening.

This was my first time ordering and installing custom curtains and I had a lot of questions about the details! I was concerned that I would get some aspect of the order wrong, but thanks to responsive and clear customer service, I placed the order correctly and the finished product looks great. I would absolutely order from Loft Curtains again for another project!