Rod Pockets

Rod pocket drapes and valances are also among the most popular styles of drapery headings. Simple to explain, the rod pocket is just that- a fabric pocket sewn against the top back of the drapery where a decorative rod can be placed through. Rod pockets are popular in minimalist décor and are a less extravagant type of window treatment. Rod pockets can be used decoratively though, pulled to the side with tie backs or used as a valance, where drapery is operational. Rod pocket draperies can easily pulled for privacy and are simple to install. These draperies are simplistic and require minimal upkeep. Rod pocket draperies are easy to maintain and launder, as they can be quickly taken off the rod to hand wash or thrown in a machine. Often rod pockets are used for draperies covering doors and are managed with a tieback or by pulling the middle section together to create an “hourglass” effect. They also look nicely when they cover only half the window to create a “café curtain”.


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