Curtain Heading Styles

Choose the perfect heading style for your curtains. Each style creates a different look and works best with specific tracks, poles, and room types. Browse the examples below and decide what suits your space.

Curtain heading styles example

Eyelet

Eyelet curtains feature metal rings at the top, creating smooth, contemporary folds. They slide effortlessly along the pole and offer a modern, minimalist look.

Best for: modern interiors, easy everyday use, and spaces where you want a clean “wave-like” drape.

Works with: curtain pole Look: modern Operation: very easy
Eyelet 1
Eyelet 2
Eyelet 3
Eyelet 4
Eyelet 5
Eyelet 6
Eyelet 7

Pencil Pleat

Pencil pleat is a classic heading with tightly gathered fabric that forms uniform vertical folds. It’s very flexible and suits both traditional and modern rooms.

Best for: bedrooms and living rooms, when you want a timeless, softer look with adjustable gather.

Works with: track or pole Look: classic Adjustable fullness
Pencil Pleat 1
Pencil Pleat 2
Pencil Pleat 3
Pencil Pleat 4

Pinch Pleat

Pinch pleat curtains have fabric pinched into neat pleats (usually 2 or 3 folds), creating a tailored, luxury drape with beautiful depth.

Best for: premium living rooms, dining rooms, and interiors where you want a refined “designer” finish.

Works with: track or pole Look: luxury Best for: heavier fabrics
Pinch Pleat 1
Pinch Pleat 2
Pinch Pleat 3
Pinch Pleat 4
Pinch Pleat 5
Pinch Pleat 6

Rod Pocket

Rod pocket curtains have a sewn-in pocket at the top that the pole slides through. The pole is hidden inside, creating soft gathers and a relaxed look.

Best for: casual spaces, cafés, cottages, and lightweight fabrics where simplicity is key.

Works with: curtain pole Look: casual Good for: light fabrics
Rod Pocket 1
Rod Pocket 2
Rod Pocket 3
Rod Pocket 4
Rod Pocket 5

Tab Top

Tab top curtains have fabric loops (tabs) sewn onto the top edge that slide over the pole. This creates a relaxed look with visible spaces between the tabs.

Best for: casual modern rooms, children’s rooms, and spaces where you want an informal, easy-to-fit style.

Works with: curtain pole Look: relaxed Easy install
Tab Top 1
Tab Top 2
Tab Top 3
Tab Top 4
Tab Top 5

Wave

Wave curtains create uniform, flowing S-shaped waves using a specialized track system. This gives a sleek, architectural look with consistent folds from end to end.

Best for: modern minimal interiors, commercial spaces, and floor-to-ceiling glazing where you want perfect, even waves.

Works with: wave track Look: ultra-modern Most uniform folds
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
© Made To Drape • Order forminfo@madetodrape.co.uk