Interior Decorating Ideas

There are many ways in which the room can be lightened while it is also in the process of being darkened and using white curtains is the perfect way to go about this. A white curtain provides an almost ethereal feeling to the room, particularly when it consists of a flowing fabric that falls nicely. A great way to get a tremendous effect is to try a white eyelet curtain. The pleats of these curtains fall symmetrically and provide a perfect backdrop to the room.

The use of white eyelet curtains can provide a means of highlighting the decorative appeal of other objects in the room. They can provide a background to show off the colours of a lounge setting or they can complete a French country look.

By using white eyelet curtains you will be effectively allowing the curtain rod to become an important part of the window display. A dark curtain rod such as a black wrought iron curtain rod will become a very distinctive feature as it disappears and reappears in and out of the eyelet holes at the top of the curtains. With decorative filigrees at either end this can become a particularly spectacular display.

In some ways the choice of white curtains is a particularly bold statement because rather than being plain looking they will stand out against the other colours in the room. It is unusual for the lack of colour that it provides in the room and relies on something else to make them look special. It may be the fabric that you choose for them or it may be the fact that the curtains are hung using eyelets or it may simply be the surrounding furnishings that draws the entire combination together.

It may also be possible to dress the curtain display up a little with some decorative curtain tiebacks, whether you choose to use a coloured cord or an antique curtain tieback to provide some old-charm in a simple yet very effective way.

Here are some more ways in which you can use eyelet curtains to decorate your home.

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Not only is the fabric used for our curtains important these days but the way in which they are hung has become a deciding factor for what kinds of curtains are bought. Just the hanging themselves will change the shape of the pleats and ultimately the way in which the curtains themselves. It may come down to a choice between tab topped curtains and eyelet curtains, although we seem to be seeing quite a lot of eyelet curtains being installed these days.

For ease of use the eyelet curtains simply slide straight onto the curtain rod without snagging or having to be carefully threaded. The eyelets make the job of hanging a quick and simple task. It doesn’t take very much to swap your lightweight sheer eyelet curtains if you decide that you’d like to make a change to the room either.

The eyelet rings are quite heavy duty so they can withstand a reasonable weight, meaning that you may use heavy or lightweight materials in the fabrication of your curtains. The beauty of using eyelet curtains, though, is that regardless of the weight of the fabric the curtains slide smoothly on and off the curtain rod every time.

Many people like the idea of making their own eyelet curtains and, in fact, it is quite a simple process if you are even a reasonable hand with the sewing machine. But there is such a strong range of good quality eyelet curtains available for sale at very reasonable prices it is quite possible to walk into a curtain store or website and pick out the style, color and size that you want.

There also seems to be plenty of resources available that can step you through the process of how to make your own eyelet curtains. One of the important factors would be the placement of the eyelets and that they are aligned properly. You should also remember that the curtains are going to rise above the curtain rod because of the positioning of the eyelets towards the top. This means the measuring up is a process that requires extra care.

In a previous post we discussed what eyelet curtains were and had a brief look at how they’re designed and the tone they may bring to your room (see Use Eyelet Curtains For A Breezy Modern Style).

Now comes the part where the interior designer in you gets to flex the creative muscles and make the significant decisions that will set the mood for the room. It’s one thing to choose to put up eyelet curtains, but deciding exactly what type of eyelet curtains to use is the difficult part.

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Styles Of Eyelet Curtains

Here are some different styles of eyelet curtains that you can choose from depending on your existing décor. Failing that, you might be inspired by something below and it will help you to choose the new style that you have been searching for, for some time.

Due to the fact that eyelet curtains are so easy-running along the curtain rod, they can be manufactured into dividing panels quite simply. These types of curtains may be used to break up a room in a commercial situation, say, in a restaurant or similar location. They are simple to use when you want to close a part of a room or open it back up again. It may also be a popular choice because of the clean, streamlined look it gives the curtain panels.

Pleated eyelet curtains are the standard look that you get due to the way in which the fabric is threaded onto the curtain rod. It forms a natural linear pleat that looks very geometric and organized. In this setting a silk curtain makes a truly wonderful geometric design.

A two-layered curtain is also effective in this style with a linen front backed with a sheer fabric such as voile. The effect is very breezy, especially when the window has been left slightly open and a breeze captures the voile.

Eyelet curtain café curtains makes for a fun mood to be created. You will expect to use this type of style in a sunroom or the breakfast room or dining room, particularly if it is facing the east. You would generally use a light flowing fabric that will catch the early day’s breeze. Something like lace or a gauzy voile would do nicely.

Eyelet curtains will look just as effective made from deeper, heavier fabrics such as suede or velvet. The advice is to generally use lighter fabrics when making eyelet curtains because the extra weight will put stress on the eyelets which may affect the opening and closing process. But these heavy fabrics look particularly impressive in a darker room that is a little more stately and austere.

You can use eyelet curtains with matching tiebacks, they can be used in conjunction with a valance with the eyelets hidden from immediate view. Eyelet curtains also make attractive side pieces that can be pulled across into the middle of the window as an attractive overlay piece.

There are many different types of materials that are going to look effective if hung using eyelets. They all serve to give the curtains a classic straight pleated look. Your choice of long or short will be decided by the windows that you are intending on dressing.

The relative newcomer to the world of curtains is the eyelet curtain making use of a row of rings sewn into the top of the curtain fabric to use as a means of hanging the curtains. By using this method the result is a neat look that gives your curtains a streamlined appearance.

Eyelet curtains are made of various materials like cotton, polyester and silk, and are made in solid colors and bold contemporary patterns as well. An eyelet is a hole that is finished around the edges and can refer to the holes in the tops of curtains which are made to allow the passage of a curtain rod or hooks.

Eyelet curtains are made to slide directly onto a curtain rod so the holes are usually finished with a metal ring for added structure and stability. They define the saying “form meets function” as the features that help give the curtains their style also means it can be easily slid onto a curtain rod without the use of a curtain pocket, hooks, clips or rings. Curtain pockets fit tight around the curtain rod which can make sliding curtains open difficult. The eyelets also allow the curtains to be pulled open and shut across the curtain rod with ease.

When describing curtains, eyelet can also refer to the cotton curtains which have been decorated using small holes that are embroidered around the edges. These types of eyelet curtains are usually white and made of cotton and look best when hung in country houses or cottages that also contain similar delicate white fabrics. These embroidered cotton eyelet curtains are a delicate and pretty dressing for the window.

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Being such a delicate method for hanging your curtains, you would normally use eyelet curtains in situations where the curtains are either shorter than normal or made of fabric that is quite lightweight.

Café curtains are usually distinguished with eyelets as the method of hanging. They are often light and breezy curtains that cover the lower half of the window and are perfect for the dining room where you might want to let in the light while still giving yourself some privacy. It is not uncommon to use fabric such as gingham or lace for these types of curtains.  In fact, eyelet lace curtains make a friendly and inviting statement for many parts of the home such as the kitchen, laundry and day room.

Because eyelet curtains are often dainty and light they are perfectly suited for a little girl’s room or a baby's nursery. In a baby nursery, basinets can be skirted with ivory eyelet and matched to the eyelet curtains on the window.

There is another room in which it is a common sight to see eyelet curtains and that is a powder room or bathroom because they let a little sunshine in while still providing enough privacy and the eyelets. The curtain eyelet holes also make the curtains more breathable which is a good aspect for a curtain which is hung in a moist and steamy bathroom. If the window is opened just a crack after a shower the curtains will dry and not retain the moisture like heavier curtains would. The breathability of this type of cotton eyelet also makes it an excellent fabric to use for an outer shower curtain.

Eyelet curtains are a casual design option for you more breezy curtains that you will either add to a contemporary room or a bright country style room. Not only will you be showing off the entire height of your curtains but you will also be displaying the curtain rod, a huge bonus if you can locate an attractive and decorative one.

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