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

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.
Curtains and blinds made by our skilled seamstresses working in either workrooms or within their homes in and around Nottinghamshire.
Traditionally woven fabrics from family run European mills & yarn suppliers which are shown made up in all of our showrooms.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.


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.