Curtain Hooks

About Curtain Hooks

Curtain hooks are hardware that are used on hanging curtains and to hold the curtain on the rod, allowing it to be opened and closed with the assistance of pull cords. Although your first thought may be about how functional the curtain hooks should be, you should also put some thought into the style and finish of the curtain hooks. Curtain hooks come in a wide range of colors, price ranges and finishes.

The overall purpose of curtain hooks is to hold the curtains on the rod. There are many different kinds of curtain hooks, so it is important to choose the right one for your curtain style and to compliment the look of your room.

Curtain hooks are similar in purpose to curtain rings, which also hold the curtain onto the curtain rod. Curtain rings actually circle the curtain rod. However, curtain hooks actually attach to the curtain and the rod through a small hook. This hook is attached to the curtain through a tab that runs the entire length of the top of the curtain.

Although the term curtain hooks and curtain rings are often used interchangeably, they are two different pieces of hardware that are used to attach curtains to the curtain rod.

When choosing curtain hooks, it is important to make sure that the curtain hooks are strong enough to hold the curtain in place on the rod. If you have heavy curtains made of damask, silk or other fabric, it will prove to be a problem if your curtain hooks are too lightweight or not strong enough.

Lightweight curtain hooks are appropriate for curtains that are made from lightweight fabrics, such as eyelet, organza or lightweight silk.

Choosing Curtain Hooks

When looking at and choosing curtain hooks, you want to choose a style that incorporates both the type of curtain you are using and the room decor. There are many different types of curtain hooks to choose from, so take into account these two elements in order to choose the right curtain hooks for your needs.

Metal curtain hooks usually look better in formal rooms with formal style curtains that are made from heavy fabrics such as damask, velvet or silk. While wood curtain hooks often look better in rooms that have a casual decor and are made from lighter fabrics such as cotton or chintz.

Where to Purchase Curtain Hooks

You can purchase curtain hooks at almost any store that also sells curtains. These stores include home decorating stores and online curtain decor stores. Usually curtain hooks are sold seven hooks to a box. The price of curtain hooks will depend on the finish and type of curtain hooks you purchase.

When choosing curtain hooks for the curtains in your home, make sure that you take into account the overall style of the room decor along with the functional purpose the curtain hooks. Curtain hooks are intended to help hang curtains on a curtain rod, but they also compliment how a room looks and the finished appearance of the curtains when they are hanging in the window.