Eyelet or concealed tab curtains anyone?

vpande · Mar 27, 2008 9:16 am

The expense of custom made curtains is discussed so often.Recently I came accross the freedom furniture catalogue showing eyelet and concealed tab curtains. I felt these are worth a thought where insulating quality of a curtain will be an added advantage over blinds. since they are not as expensive as the custom made, if one considers a life span of approx 3-5 yrs and gradually replace them I feel its an option worth considering. I dont quite like the tabtop types but the concealed tab and eyelet ones seem appealing. Any views, opinions, experience and advise?

Michelle · Mar 28, 2008 7:31 pm

Freedoms curtains are not bad quality.

I think what style you choose, may depend on the décor in your rooms, and the style of your home.

But either look nice.

Yak_Chat · Mar 28, 2008 7:39 pm

Only if you instal Pelmets too.

The pelmet stops the air rising upwards and traps it behind the curtains and at the pelmet.

The eylet or tabs - so long as they finish inside the pelmet area, will not make a large diff then.

Otherwise, the air still rises behind the curtain and up past the windows.

Steve

Michelle · Mar 28, 2008 7:41 pm

Yak_Chat

Only if you instal Pelmets too.

The pelmet stops the air rising upwards and traps it behind the curtains and at the pelmet.

The eylet or tabs - so long as they finish inside the pelmet area, will not make a large diff then.

Otherwise, the air still rises behind the curtain and up past the windows.

Steve

You know......I never thought of that Steve! :shock:

You clever thing!

Yak_Chat · Mar 28, 2008 7:57 pm

Of course

vpande · Mar 31, 2008 9:34 am

Thanks Steve and Michelle
I wasnt aware of the role of pelmets and was in fact avoiding them.
Any suggestions for pelmets to go with a modern(ish) house?

Michelle · Mar 31, 2008 9:52 am

Unfortunately, Eyelet curtains aren’t designed to sit under a pelmet!

Concealed tab curtains can……but, I’m with you about this for a modern home, I don’t think they will go.

How about this :shock:

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vpande · Mar 31, 2008 10:11 am

will suit cookie's new decor!!
I realise that the custom made curtains tend to dominate the room.
I was hoping to have the rod ends to coordinate with the floor lamps . What about timber pelmets? my 60s house has them and we recently painted them to make them blend more and stand out less.

Michelle · Mar 31, 2008 10:20 am

Good idea, also maybe a washed look????

vpande · Mar 31, 2008 10:30 am

not sure about the washed look :?:

please explain.

Michelle · Mar 31, 2008 10:32 am

Lime wash…….