One curtain style is not the same as another curtain style. There’s a vast array of different styles available to give the room a completely different look simply based on the way they are hung. A style of curtains that provide smooth linear lines as a streamlined background to the rest of the room is the eyelet curtain.
Eyelet curtains are distinguished by the method in which they are hung from the curtain rod. At the top of the curtains run a row of metal eyelets that have been punched into the fabric. The eyelets are then used to smoothly slide over the curtain rod giving the curtains smooth functionality in the way they can be opened and closed.
The added effect of the use of these eyelets is that they form smooth pleats that run vertically for the length of the curtains. They give the fabric a simple elegance that appears suitable for all kinds of rooms from the most formal to the more casual. The look of the curtains is adjusted depending on the type of material used in their construction. A sheer silk set of curtains will be suited for a breezy breakfast room while heavier cotton will look perfect in the dining room.
The popular consensus is that lighter fabrics are more suited to eyelet curtains due to the stress placed on the eyelets. While this is true, heavier fabrics are still quite appropriate and actually give the room a more striking appearance due to the deep folds that are created in the way they hang.
Whether you choose eyelet curtains for your café curtains or for use in conjunction with a valance and matching tiebacks, there can be no doubt that they are a striking choice for whatever room you might decide to use them in.
Whatever sort of eyelet curtains you decide to use make sure you showcase them, leaving them clear of any obstruction that might hide them from plain sight. They are not meant to be unobtrusive and unnoticed.