ATTACHMENT STYLE
The classic rail is not the only possibility for hanging curtains. Depending on the interior design, the style you are looking to achieve in your room and the selected type of fabric, certain attachment styles are going to be a better fit for you. This is especially important if you want or not to include a valance with your curtains.
Rod Pocket
Pocket is sewn into the top of the curtain. To hang these curtains, you feed the curtain rod through the curtain and out the other side of the pocket. These curtains are popular with a valance. Also used without a valance to create a casual look. Usually, rod pocket curtains look best in fabrics like cotton or linen. The pocket sometimes features decorative embellishments like embroidery.
Grommet Eyelet
Grommet and Eyelet curtains have large eyelets in the top of the fabric that is reinforced with grommets. This style of curtain is especially popular in contemporary or modern styles. Grommet and eyelet curtains allow you to add an additional flourish of style in place of a valance.
Tab Top
Loops of fabric are sewn into the top of the curtain. The curtain rod hangs through the loops. Sometimes, these curtains feature decorative embellishments like buttons. Tab top curtains are most popular in casual styles, and they are also used in more contemporary country styles as well.
Hidden Tab
Like a cross between rod pocket and tab curtains. With this style, the tabs are kept out of view. The fabric on top is often pinched pleated for an adding a level of style. can be used with or without a valance. Hidden tab curtains are popular in traditional, country or contemporary styles.