Swag curtains are one of the most traditional finishes that you can introduce onto your window coverings, intricate in design and generally create that wow factor when you enter the room. Swag curtains or swags and tails have long been deemed as the ultimate in window soft furnishings providing an immediate statement with choices of fabrics and design only limited to your imagination.

Traditional swag curtains

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Swag Curtains can either be made with several different styles and shapes, the most common finish is the traditional swag in which each swag overlaps itself across the width of the window. Another classical swag curtains are the regal finish, you basically have an odd amount of swags on your window, 2 will overlap to the right, 2 to the left and the centre or regal swag overlap both swags either side.

One of my favorite swag curtains designs that I have used many times on my clients is called the modern swag, it is basically a single swag that can go from one side of the window to the other, approximately 1800mm or 6 feet in width, and this is an impressive swag to say the least. This particular design is also very unique in the sense that if you use a wide enough material you can basically create the swag with no joins.

Manufacturers are now supplying so many contemporary materials that lend themselves to being fully used on swag curtains, the beauty of creating a this type of curtain is that you can have the tail part of the swag in a totally different color, this is often referred to as contrast lined. The lining that is used on the back of swag curtains can also be a contrasting color.

When installing swags they are 90% of the time installed above the window, approximately 20cms, this allows for maximum height on window and prevents too much natural light loss. Your drapes or curtains are then installed underneath the existing swag curtains.

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Stage curtains have been totally re-designed over the previous 2 years, many facets and manufacturing processes have completely re-engineered the style that we now use for one of the most versatile and intricate curtain types. Stage curtains deliver an unparalled presence within an area and provide the absolute maximum acoustic sound absorption for audiences and home theatres.

Stage curtains - velvet curtains

Generally when designing a stage curtains the area to be covered is generally installed with a track that goes from wall to wall, this is either a designated stage curtains track or alternatively tracking systems such as light commercial or depending on the installation it needs to be installed, a suspended tracking system These systems can be motorized or a standard hand operated track.

Stages curtains materials are nearly 100% made up from either a commercial grade velvet or heavy linen fabric, the finish on the curtain is either done with pinch pleat or pencil pleat, and these headings are used primarily due to the fact that they will handle large loads of downward weight. The load is then dispersed evenly across the track to ensure ease of use.

Specialist interior designers are mostly used as consultants when companies are thinking of introducing stages curtains to any area, there are many factors that need to be considered, including stage lighting, sound system being used and the reverb distance from where the actual patrons will be seated. Many aspects of using stages curtains have also been specifically programmed to ensure maximum coverage for the area to be contained.

The style or finish of the stage curtains can be quite simplistic or dramatic, I have consulted on several stage curtains in which my clients have either requested a smart contemporary look or alternatively a traditional style, I generally achieve this by either doing an elongated swag and tail design or otherwise a nice simple straight finish across from top to bottom. The color I generally use are bright base colors, i.e. Red, blue or gold.

One of the most important aspect when considering introducing new stage curtains is to ensure that the area being covered is designed and well structure to allow for this type of installation.

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