Made-to-measure curtains offer a bespoke finish, and the style of curtain header you choose makes a big difference to the way your curtains drape at the window and how well they fit in with the rest of your décor. Wave header curtains offer contemporary looks and a neat and stylish finish. Here we talk you through exactly what a wave curtains system is and how to hang wave curtains and different ways you can style them in your home.
'Wave' refers to the header of the curtain. A wave shape header allows the curtains to hang in regular, uniform folds.
This type of header needs to be fitted to a special wave curtain track, which is slim and discreet.
The overall appearance of this curtain and track combination is simple and contemporary.
Wave curtains are fitted to a slim, discreet curtain track so they are suitable for all standard sized windows. Because they have a relaxed fold, they help to create a contemporary look in any home.
They work particularly well in large open-plan living rooms and kitchen-diners, although they look great anywhere!
Curtains are an effective solution for reducing heat loss through your windows. All our curtains are lined as standard, but for a chilly room, a blackout lining or thermal lining made from a thick satin twill will keep you even cosier. In fact, we recently worked with the experts at Salford University to understand just how much our products can help prevent heat loss. The results from their specially created lab, the 'Energy House', showed that lined curtains reduce heat loss by 14%.
For even more warmth, pair a lining with a naturally thicker curtain fabric like velvet to keep your space snug and super stylish too.
Made-to-measure curtains offer a bespoke finish, and the style of curtain header you choose makes a big difference to the way your curtains drape at the window and how well they fit in with the rest of your décor.
The header refers to the top of the curtain, where the fabric is gathered in a particular way. There are several types of headers and each provides a different look. These include eyelet, pencil pleat, pinch pleat, double and triple pinch pleat. You can also choose a wave header. This is where the fabric is gathered into softly rippling folds. It’s a less formal look than some of the other curtain header styles, perfect for creating a relaxed and informal feel within the home.
Wave curtains are fitted to a slim, discreet curtain track so they are suitable for all standard sized windows. Because they have a relaxed fold, they help to create a contemporary look in any home. They work particularly well in large open-plan living rooms and kitchen-diners, although they look great anywhere.
They certainly can. As the curtain track is slim, wave curtains are ideal for really tall windows or where there is limited space above the window to fit a pole. They can also help if you need to reduce light, as you can choose a blackout option for a wave curtain just as you would any other. And if your problem is one of privacy versus light, then our Voile curtains can solve this, as they too can be fitted with a wave header.
If you are particularly short on space or want to create an elegant look, your wave curtains can be fitted to the ceiling instead of the window frame, making your windows feel taller and grander than they really are.
The unstructured style of a wave header means that your curtains fold up really neatly when they’re fully open. So, if you have a limited amount of wall space either side of your window, wave curtains are an ideal choice.
As the curtains pull right back to the sides, they can expose the full glory of your window. So if you value your view, your wave curtains will help to make the most of it by framing it beautifully.
This simple styling also shows off large pattern repeats to their best advantage, so if you’ve got your eye on a statement print or a design, then a wave header style is for you.
We offer four distinctive header types for you to choose from. Eyelet curtains give you a similar finish to a wave curtain, but can be used with a pole or a track. For a more gathered look, try our pencil pleat curtains, and for a truly tailored finish, you’ll love our pinch pleat options.
Yes, you can choose a blackout lining for all our curtain fabrics, with the exception of our Voiles.
Our made-to-measure blackout curtains will help reduce the light coming into your room and will also help to reduce heat loss, so your room will be nice and snug.
Wave curtains lend themselves especially to bi fold or sliding doors, and in modern extensions with large doors and wide windows.
As they pull right back to the sides, they will expose the full glory of your doors or window and frame your view beautifully.
This simple styling also shows off large pattern repeats to their best advantage, so if you’ve got your eye on a statement print or a design, then a wave header style is for you.
If you are particularly short on space or want to create an elegant look, your wave curtains can be fitted to the ceiling instead of the window frame, making your windows feel taller and grander than they really are.
The unstructured style of a wave header means that your curtains fold up really neatly when they’re fully open. So, if you have a limited amount of wall space either side of your window, wave curtains are an ideal choice.
A contemporary heading that provides large, even curtain pleats
A decorative heading with pleats sewn in for a tailored finish
A traditional heading which gathers the fabric for a luxurious look
We offer four distinctive header types for you to choose from. Eyelet curtains give you a similar finish to a wave curtain, but can be used with a pole or a track. For a more gathered look, try our pencil pleat curtains, and for a truly tailored finish, you’ll love our pinch pleat options.
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