The Versatility of Tab Top Curtains

There are so many different styles and types of curtains it can sometimes be hard to choose exactly what you which ones you would like to use. One of the very versatile types is tab top curtains. These can be used in all sorts of locations in the home, and if you can’t find one in a fabric that you like you can easily make this style of curtain yourself.

Tab top curtains basically are curtains that have tabs on top that form loops for the curtain rod to go through. You will see more of the curtain rod with this type of curtain, so it is a good idea to use a rod that that is attractive. Tab top curtains can be made out of almost any material, from cotton to faux suede. You can enhance the look by putting a sheer or semi sheer curtain behind one of these curtains; you can let the sheer part will peek through, or you can pull back the tab top panels to show more of it. You can even get these curtains in thermal styles to help save on energy costs, or in blackout styles to keep the sun out of a room and let you (or a baby) sleep longer. If you prefer a valance style to a panel style curtain, you can also get these as tab top curtains.

This style of curtains is so versatile that it can be used in any room. You can even use them with a shower curtain liner to make a fancy bathroom shower curtain. Just choose the curtain based on the formality of the room where you would like it to go. For a more formal room, you might want to use heavier and more formal fabrics. In a kitchen you can use more playful designs or lighter fabrics. If you want you can add extra style by putting embellishments such as buttons on the tabs. You can also choose different tab styles. Some tabs are more visible since they end in the front of the curtain. They might be straight across on the bottom, or curved or pointed.

If you are interested in making your own tab top curtains, there are a number of different books and websites that can teach you how to do this. You can alter regular panels to be in this style as well if they are the right type without having any pleats.