If you’re wondering whether pencil pleat curtains are the right option for your home, the answer is yes, always! Pencil pleat curtains never go out of style, they’re classy, functional, and if you pick the right colour can truly compliment your rooms decor and enhance the overall aesthetic of your home.
Whether you're just discovering this style or you've already chosen pencil pleat curtains for your space, the next step is crucial: hanging them correctly. The Mill Shop will walk you through the process of hanging pencil pleat curtains, ensuring a perfect fit and flawless look.
Fitting pencil-pleat curtains to a pole will require that you allow a bit of space on either side of each curtain so that they can convincingly overlap.
- For best results, measure the pole while it’s in position. Divide the total width by two and add ten centimetres. This is the width of each curtain.
- Running through the heading will be a set of loose strings. By pulling these, you’ll be able to bring the pleats together and thereby adjust the width of the curtain. Before doing that, tie them into a loose knot and stuff it into the pocket just below the top of the curtain. If there isn’t a pocket, then simply stuff it into the gap between the tape and the curtain. You’re now ready to start pulling.
- Hold the strings at the end you didn’t tie up and gently pull the tape at the top of the curtain until you’ve arrived at the right width, then tie up the remaining set of strings.
- Ensure that the pleating is evenly spread across the width of the curtain, and insert the hooks. You want these at regular intervals of around four inches.
ally, it’s time to hang the curtains. When doing so, ensure that you’re standing on a suitable surface. A short stepladder is ideal, though a kitchen chair will do if that’s all you have available.
One of the benefits of pencil pleat curtains is their compatibility with existing curtain poles. Here's how to hang them:
- For curtain poles, insert hooks into the top row of pockets on the curtain heading. This positioning allows the curtains to hang just below the rings.
- Space the hooks evenly to avoid gaping. If the curtains droop between hooks, add more hooks to reduce the spacing.
- Using a suitable step ladder or stable chair, attach the hooks to the curtain rings and ensure the curtains hang evenly.
For a different look, you can hang pencil pleat curtains on a track:
- Insert hooks into the middle or lower row of pockets on the curtain heading, which helps conceal the track when the curtains are drawn.
- Instead of rings, you'll be attaching the hooks to small hoops on the track, ensuring the curtains move smoothly.
- After hanging, check that the pleats and curtain length are even on both sides.
- If the curtains aren't hanging perfectly, adjust the pleats or add more hooks as necessary.
Pencil pleat curtains offer a timeless elegance and adaptability, fitting well with both poles and tracks. They are perfect for creating a cosy, sophisticated ambiance in any room.
Now that you know how to hang pencil pleat curtains, why not explore our beautiful selection? With a wide range of patterns, colours, and sizes, you're sure to find the perfect match for your home.
By following these steps, you'll ensure your pencil pleat curtains are measured, prepared, and hung perfectly.
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