Guide: Choose the right curtain hook

Hasta's curtains come with what is known as multipurpose curtain tape, which gives you great flexibility when it comes to hanging them. You can use different types of curtain hooks, and the choice of hook affects both the appearance and function of the curtain. Here are some things to consider when choosing the right curtain hook for your curtain arrangement:

• Distance to the ceiling: If you use a curtain track, with the right curtain hook you can decide whether the curtain should hang just below the track or as close to the ceiling as possible to hide the track. (This choice is only possible with certain types of curtain tracks).
• Curtain width: The appearance of the curtain when hung depends on the hook you use and how closely you place the hooks. Different hooks create different pleats and affect how much width the curtain retains when hung.
• Functionality when opening: Some hooks allow you to pull the curtain out to its full width, which can be practical in, for example, bedrooms. Other hooks keep the pleats in place, even when you pull the curtain, creating a consistently pleated look. This means you need extra fabric to be able to cover the window at night.

Now that you have an overview of how different hooks affect the curtain's appearance and function, it's time to delve deeper into the details. Here we go through the specific properties and effects of the different curtain hooks, so you can easily choose the right curtain hook for the curtain arrangement that best suits your home and your needs!

Wave hooks, also known as “shrimp hooks”, are the perfect choice if you want to create a hotel feel with curtains in soft, flowing waves. These curtain hooks position the curtain just below the track, as the waves need space both in front of and behind the track. When you space the curtain hooks approx. 10 cm apart, the curtain will be about half as wide as the total fabric width, creating a full, elegant look.

This hanging method is particularly practical in bedrooms, as curtains with pencil pleat hooks can easily be drawn to their full width for dimout at night.

To be used with: All types of curtain tracks

The wave hook not only creates on-trend full waves but is also perfect for giving curtains a romantic look with classic pencil pleats. With the gathering tape on the multipurpose curtain tape, you can easily create a beautiful pleated effect.

There are cords at both the top and the bottom of the gathering tape that you can pull to tighten the gathers, creating the elegant pencil pleats at the top of the curtain. However, when you use the gathering tape for this effect, bear in mind that the pleats are locked in place, which means the curtain cannot be drawn out to its full width.

Used with: All types of curtain tracks

Being able to hide the curtain track is important to some, and something you can achieve by choosing the right curtain hook. Pleat hooks with a short neck belong to the pleat hook family and create elegant inverted pleats rather than waves in your curtains. A pleat hook with a short neck places the curtain in front of the curtain track, which means that much of the track is covered.

The pleat hook with a short neck is available in versions with one, two or four prongs, depending on how many pleats you want to create with each hook. The type you choose also affects how much width the curtain retains once it is hung. If you want to be able to draw the curtain out to its full width, as with the wave hook, a 1-prong pleat hook is the best option. On the other hand, 2- and 4-prong pleat hooks lock the pleats, which means the curtain cannot be drawn out fully – an important detail to bear in mind if you want to be able to open and close the curtains smoothly.

Used with: Alex, Convex, Cabin or Lindragsskena

A pleat hook with a long neck gives the same effect as the pleat hook with a short neck, and is also available with one, two or four prongs. The difference is that it has a long neck, which positions the curtain below the curtain track rather than in front of it. This means that a pleat hook with a long neck is also suitable for use with curtain rings on a pole.

Unlike full waves with wave hooks, the French pleats created with the pleat hook, long neck do not project as far back as full waves. This means you can hang the curtain closer to the window or wall without the pleats touching and preventing the curtain from hanging freely.

Used with: All types of curtain tracks

Here you can read more about how to hang curtains using different hooks. For detailed information on which hooks can be used with each curtain track, click here.

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