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Curtain Heading Styles: Crafted to Complement Every Interior

The right heading style enhances how your curtains hang, stack, and move. Discover our expertly curated range of curtain heading styles, designed to elevate every interior. From timeless classics to contemporary finishes, our experts guide you through every option to choose the perfect heading to complement your space, ensuring your curtains are as functional as they are beautiful.

Choose Your Perfect Finish

  • Pinch Pleat: Available in single, twin, triple, or inverted for tailored sophistication
  • Goblet: Luxurious and formal, ideal for grand interiors
  • Wave: Minimalist and architectural for clean lines
  • Eyelet: Sleek and modern with effortless glide
  • Pencil Pleat: Soft, versatile folds for a timeless look
  • Standard Gather: Traditional fullness with relaxed appeal

Expert tip for curtain heading styles

Wave, inverted, and single Pleat headings offer a neater stack-back for large windows, saving space and enhancing flow. Tape headings are ideal for a relaxed look and smaller windows.

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Request your bespoke quote today and explore curtain heading styles made‑to‑measure in London with Pret a Vivre.

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On line, over the telephone, by video consultation or in one of our 3 London showrooms you will be looked after and guided through the whole process by one of our designers whether you are buying 1 roller blind or a fully integrated home automation system.

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BRITISH MADE

Curtains and blinds made by our skilled seamstresses working in either workrooms or within their homes in and around Nottinghamshire.

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EUROPEAN WOVEN

Traditionally woven fabrics from family run European mills & yarn suppliers which are shown made up in all of our showrooms.

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We offer you the most competitive solutions for your curtains and blinds; we promise to match any like for like quote from a high street retailer for the same size and specification of product.

Single Pleat

Clean, modern, and increasingly popular. Single pleat curtains, with either a 3 cm or 5 cm pleat projection, offer understated elegance and are perfect for minimalist interiors and versatile window sizes.

Twin Pleat

Double pinch or folds sewn in neat ‘V’ shapes at the base to create a fuller, more sumptuous curtain. Twin pleats add body and richness, perfect for classic/contemporary statement windows.

Triple Pleat

A refined, traditional heading ideal for formal spaces like drawing rooms and dining rooms. Triple pleats or sometimes known as Triple Pinch Pleat create a structured, luxurious drape with classic appeal.

Inverted Pleat

This tailored style features two outward folds forming a crisp box pleat inside. Ideal for contemporary spaces seeking architectural precision.

Wave Heading

Wave or Surf curtains glide smoothly along a specialist track or tracked pole, forming soft, continuous curves. A sleek, modern solution for large windows and doors with minimal stack-back.

Informal Wave

A relaxed version of the wave heading, hung from a standard pole or track. Best suited to smaller windows, offering a natural, flowing drape.

Eyelet Heading

Modern and minimal, eyelet curtains slide directly onto a 19mm metal pole; no hooks or tracks required. Ideal for living areas; less suited to bedrooms due to light seepage above the pole.

Tape Headings

  • Pencil Pleat (3″ tape): Classic and versatile
  • Gathered Heading (1″ tape): Soft fullness, set down 6–10cm from the top
  • Chef’s Cap (1″ tape): Dramatic drop, set down 25cm for bold visual impact

Goblet Heading

Fixed and sculpted for a luxurious, tailored look. Goblet pleats require a generous amount of fabric; commanding a greater space to stack they are ideal for formal, high-impact interiors.