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wave fold curtains
Explore the essence of wave fold curtains
If you’ve started looking into Curtain options for your home, you’ve probably come across the term Wave Fold… or S Fold or Ripple Fold, which are other names to describe this style of Curtain heading. It’s without a doubt the most popular style of Curtain right now!
So, what style of home do these Curtains suit and are they the right option for your place? Here’s the what, when and how of Wave Fold Curtains.
When and how should you use Wave Fold curtains?
Wave Fold Curtains suit almost every interior style. We’re seeing them used in new builds, especially contemporary and coastal style homes, and to offer a modern element in traditional homes.
Curtains suit every room of the home – and that can include bathrooms! – and should be used when you want to achieve a softer window covering solution. Wave Fold Curtains look stunning over large expanses of glass windows or sliding doors but can also look just as effective when designed for small to medium size windows.
What are Wave Fold curtains?
Just as the name suggests, these Curtains create a smooth and continuous wave or ‘S’ pattern along the width of your window or wall.
Suiting both Sheer and Blockout Curtain fabrics, Wave Fold Curtains create an instant sense of luxury.
They need to be mounted from a Curtain track, which can be fixed to the wall above the window or door (called face fit) or from the ceiling (called top fit).
Types of curtains
Blackout Curtains
Curtains With Tiebacks
Curtains With Tiebacks
Best for: bedrooms
Blackout curtains completely block out light and allow for complete darkness to promote a good night's sleep. They have a lining that's thickly woven and doesn't allow for any light to filter through. Besides regulating light, blackout curtains also help with temperature regulation and keep drafts out in the winter and hot air in the summer.
Curtains With Tiebacks
Curtains With Tiebacks
Curtains With Tiebacks
Best for: bedrooms and living rooms
Curtain Tiebacks are a decorative and practical addition to window panels. They typically come with the curtains and are made from the same material—you'll also see them made from woven cords and embellished with tassels, or made from a complementing fabric or pattern. They are kept in place with two loops on either end secured in a hook on the wall.
Pleated Panel Curtains
Curtains With Tiebacks
Pleated Panel Curtains
Best for: formal living spaces and bedrooms
If you want to add an elegant and slightly dressy look to your windows, pleated panel curtains are a beautiful choice. The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds bunched together to create fullness and they gently hang in a uniform fashion for a timeless and sophisticated feel.
Single Panel Curtains
Single Panel Curtains
Pleated Panel Curtains
Best for: small windows, a modern look
A smaller window may only require one curtain panel instead of two. It's typically made from one continuous piece of fabric, and you can always purchase two panels for either side of the window, or even double up on panels on both sides for larger windows or sliding doors.
Double Panel Curtains
Single Panel Curtains
Double Panel Curtains
Best for: bay windows, French and sliding doors
As the name suggests, double curtain panels are formed from two single panels on each side of the window. When purchasing your window treatments, make sure to carefully read the product description to see whether it contains one or two panels.
Grommet Curtains
Single Panel Curtains
Double Panel Curtains
Best for: windows where you frequently open and close the curtains
Grommet Curtains are easy to open and close quickly thanks to how well they slide along the rod. The panels have round metal rings built into the top part that eliminate the need for curtain rings since the rod slides directly through the holes punched into the fabric. These curtains create a clean, modern, and uncluttered look that's perfect for streamlined, contemporary, and transitional spaces.
Floor Length Curtains
Floor Length Curtains
Floor Length Curtains
Best for: living spaces, bedrooms
To visually extend the height of the ceiling and to make a room feel larger, use floor length curtains. People tend to hang curtains way too low which makes the ceiling appear low and heavy, so the general rule of thumb is to hang them two-thirds of the way between the window and ceiling, closer to the ceiling.
Apron Length Curtains
Floor Length Curtains
Floor Length Curtains
Best for: kitchens, bathrooms, and rooms where the space under the window is blocked
Apron-length curtains fall just below the window sill. They are generally not as popular as they were in decades past, but they are a good choice for spaces that have a piece of furniture or a heater directly under the window.