How to Choose Header Styles: Design, Trends, and Measurement Tips
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- Jul 24,2024
Summary
Explore 7 unique header styles with detailed design insights, the latest trends, and expert measurement tips for a perfect fit.
Curtain header styles define the space. Before picking out a curtain header, walk through the details of different styles. Elevate your living space with our premium selection of custom curtains and drapes.
Measurement：
Fold depth: 6 1/2"; panel spacing to a wall: 3 1/4";
fabric height above grommets: 1.2".
Remember to add 1.2" when measuring the total length.
Additional Notes：
No clips or rings needed.
Smallest stack back (about 1/8).
Recommended fullness: 1.5-2.5x.
Works with curtain rods, not tracks.
Measurement：
Add a 1.2" ruffled top in length. If you prefer no top, specify while checking out: 4" pocket only, no top.
Custom Option：
Bigger pockets available. Double pocket for a French door available.
Additional Notes
Compatible with curtain rods while not with tracks.
Designed for a flat/pleated look. Can be hung flat (1x fullness) or pleated(1.5-2.5x fullness).Not recommended for heavy or long curtains that open frequently.
Measurement：
To determine the number of pleats you'll need, divide the panel width by the 5" spacing plus 1.
Custom Option
If you prefer a smaller pleat space, you will be charged an extra fee for more pleats.
Single pinch pleat is also available.
Additional Notes
Fit for rods and tracks. Pair them with clips or rings.
Rod, track, ring, and clip should be ordered separately.
Stack back width roughly accounts for 1/5 of drapery width.
Measurement：
The panel length is measured from the top of the rod to the floor.
Designer Tip
Style with rods or go with clips and rings to attach to rods.
Additional Notes
Not easy to open and close. Ideal for lightweight curtains.
To add fullness, multiply by 1-2x width for folds.
Measurement：
Measure the panel length from the rod top to the floor.
Design Tips
Well suited for sheer curtains. Be sure to pair it with rods.
Designed to style with curtains that don't open or close often.
Additional Notes
The 4" height tab is included in the panel length.
To add fullness, multiply by 1.5-2 width for folds.
Measurement：
Measure as per how you hang them. Mainly the coverage area for each panel.
Designer Tip
Working with rods alone or rods with clip rings, rings, and hooks. Tracks with carriers for hooks also fit.
Additional Notes
Please multiply by 1-2x width to add extra fullness for a fold look.
Measurement：
We use the 2.36-inch runner and 5-inch tape by default, which can create 2.1X fullness, and fit the 80% of tracks that are 3/4 inches inner size.
The panel width should equal the track width/panel quantity. (flat panel width is about 2.1 times the panel width)
The length is measured from the track bottom to the floor.
Special Notice
If you already have your track and runner system, please order the rod pocket header fill in the flat panel width, and leave us a message to make which snap tape.
The flat panel width should equal the number of snaps multiplied by the snap space. (Snap quantity should match the runners, including the edge or center hardware.)
For example, if you need one panel for 40 runner systems and want to use 5-inch snap spacer tape, please order 40*5=200-inch panel width; if you need 2 equal panels, please order 100-inch panel width and add the quantity to 2. (Under rod pocket header and leave us the message).
If you need other header styles like Goblet Pleat, Inverted Box Pleat & Ripple Fold, or special needs for the French door (double rod pocket), bed (canopy), & valance, CONTACT US and we will speak with you ASAP.