The Advantages of Curtain Rings

Plastic is generally the cheapest curtain ring.

Curtain rings provide an alternative to traverse rods and can be used in any room in your home. Whether your home is Victorian, country or modern, you'll find a curtain ring to top off your style of window treatment. Rings are easy to use and attach, even if you're a novice decorator. The style of the ring will determine whether a curtain hook is needed or if the ring is clipped to the curtain.

Metal Rings

Metal curtain rings offer a wide variety of finishes to complement the room decor. Iron, bronze, nickel, chrome and steel rings are durable as well as an attractive addition to your window treatments. Metal rings come in smooth finishes as well as ornate designs. Match the ring to the curtain rod to achieve that best finished result for your window treatment. Matching metal rods and rings also ensures the rings will glide easily across the curtain rod.

Wood Rings

Rods and rings made from wood highlight rooms with unpainted wood trim or hardwood floors. Wood rings are available in all types of wood and different thicknesses to accommodate the weight of the curtains. Before selecting wood rings, consider the weight of the curtains and the wood used throughout the room.

Plastic Rings

While lightweight plastic rings are generally used to hold shower curtains, they also make a child's window more interesting. Colors are available to match any decor, and rings often feature whimsical animal figures or shapes. Plastic rings generally pair with curtains that have grommets. The bottom of the ring is slipped through the grommet, and the plastic is snapped into place to form an unbroken circle.

Clip-on Rings

Clip-on rings have a pinch clip to attach to the curtain, allowing you to adjust the distance between each ring. In the case of a heavy curtain you can add more clips to hold the curtain to the rod. Lightweight curtains need fewer clips, which are spread further apart. Clip-on rings work for French pleated curtains as well as a curtain tops without pleats. Clips work well for homemade curtain panels because you don't need to sew a curtain rod pocket or add grommets to attach the curtain to the rod.

Cost

Prices depend on the materials and quality of the product used to make curtain rings. Packaging often includes several rings per package, but more costly rings can be purchased individually, which prevents wasting unused rings.

References

• Drapery Rings: Curtain Rings--Many Styling Opportunities
• The Window Treatment Expert: Drapery Rings and Hooks

Resources

• Blind Chalet: Drapery Styles