Different Types of Curtain Styles Explained: Eyelet, Pinch Pleat & Beyond

Eyelet curtains feature metal rings embedded directly into the top fabric hem. The curtain rod threads directly through these eyelets, creating deep, uniform, S-shaped waves that slide effortlessly.

Best For: Contemporary spaces, casual family living rooms, and bedrooms. Eyelets require zero hooks or gliders, making them exceptionally durable and easy to hang.

The hallmark of luxury drapery. In pinch pleat curtains, fabric is permanently hand-gathered and sewn into crisp clusters of two (double pinch) or three (French / triple pinch) pleats spaced evenly across the top header.

Best For: Formal living rooms, master bedrooms, dining rooms, and classical interiors. Pinch pleats offer structured stacks and can be hung on both decorative metal/wooden poles and concealed ceiling tracks.

The signature look of high-end boutique hotels and modern architectural homes. Ripple fold (or S-wave) curtains use a specialized carrier track that forces the fabric into continuous, uninterrupted sinusoidal S-curves from top to bottom.

Best For: Floor-to-ceiling windows, modern sheer curtains, and minimalist open-concept living rooms.

A classic, casual style where the fabric header has an integrated casing sewn along the top. The rod simply slips through the tunnel, gathering the fabric gently.

Best For: Stationary decorative side panels, cafe curtains, and guest rooms where curtains are rarely drawn open and closed.