Curtain Panels
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 2 Excellent Condition Ikea Curtains Felicia 57 x 118  US $39.95
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 New Pair Kids Line Primitive Patchwork Drapes Curtains US $30.00
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 NIP 4 Simply Shabby Chic Pink Voile Window Sheers Curtains Panels 60x63 each US $85.00
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 2 Liz Claiborne Rod Pocket Window Panel Curtains US $39.99
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 Pottery Barn kids grommet canvas panel 44 x 88 navy blue 1 curtain US $39.99
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 Pottery barn double dot sheer green curtain panel drapes 44 x 84 set 2 US $79.99
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 APPLE VALANCE NICE US $2.99
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 Whole Home Crinkle Voile 84 Gold Curtain Panels Set of Four 4 New in Package US $18.99
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 Four 4 Floral Vine Lace Panels each 60x84 Ivory US $45.00
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 Waverly Curtains Set of 2 US $9.95
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 Four 4 Lace Panels each 60x84 Ivory US $35.00
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 Pottery barn peyton 50 x 84 drape curtain GROMMET mushroom color US $59.99
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 Floral Drapes Floral Curtains Floral Pillows Floral Fabric US $29.99
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 Four 4 Floral Vine Lace Panels each 60x84 White US $45.00
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 FOUR PANELS OF IVORY OFF WHITE SHEERS US $23.00
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 Four 4 Lace Panels each 60x84 White US $35.00
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 Six 6 Monaco Lace Panels each 60x63 White US $48.00
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 Two 2 Monaco Lace Panels each 60x84 Ivory US $20.00
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 SILK BEIGE LINED NEW DRAPES 2 PAIR 4 PANELS NWOT US $69.99
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 Six 6 Floral Vine Lace Panels each 60x84 White US $61.00
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 Six 6 Monaco Lace Panels each 60x63 Ivory US $48.00
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 Six 6 Floral Vine Lace Panels each 60x84 Ivory US $61.00
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 Four 4 Monaco Lace Panels each 60x63 Ivory US $34.00
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 Beautiful Aqua Blue with Taupe Swirl Curtain Panel 49 x 84 Lrg Brass Grommets US $15.99
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 CUTE Girls Teens Sheer White Curtains Multi Color Flowers 2 Panels 42 x 84 US $11.99
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 Four Panels of Leaf Branch Design Valance Curtains Nature Print US $5.99
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 Sea Breeze Bedroom Curtain Panel Pair Polyester Home Decor Accents NEW I5273 US $41.95
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 4 SHEER CURTAIN PANELS IVoRY OFF WHiTe 52 X 76 US $7.99
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 Caroline Luxury 55 x 84 Faux Silk Interlined Grommet Window Panel Plum NEW US $24.99
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 Simply Shabby Chic Sheer White Eyelet Curtain NWOT US $19.99
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 SET 2PAIRCHOCOLATEBROWNSEMI SHEERCRUSHED VOILETAB TOPCURTAINS63NEW US $14.99
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 NEW Pottery Barn Teen HENLEY Stripe Drape Curtain Panel PINK CORAL US $49.99
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 Pottery Barn Kids Yellow White Gingham Curtain 2 Panels 84x60 US $8.95
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 Set of New Tab Top Drapes 2 panels from IKEA 565 x 825 Red Green Gold US $16.99
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 GRAY CURTAIN PANEL Textured Fabric Embellished Silver Rings 84 US $8.88
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 Croscill Princess Drapes Curtains 40 x 84 W Tie Backs Lined Very Nice Bright US $39.99
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 grey and off white checked tab top curtains 2 panels US $5.99
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 jcpenny cream tab top curtains 2 panels valance US $5.99
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 off white cutwork shabby cottage chic curtains 2 panels valance roses US $7.99
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 Lightweight Gold Window Curtains Panels Lot of 4 53 x 84 GUC US $30.00
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 Veratex Window Fashions Tab Top Panel 4 Panels 42x84 Kendall Curtains JCPenney US $169.00
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 Pottery Barn Kids Yellow White Gingham Curtain 2 Panels 88x62 US $8.95
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 4 PC NEW ZEBRA FLOCKING PURPLE SATIN GROMMET CURTAIN SET PANEL P18551 US $29.99
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 Used JC Penny Lace turquoiseBeautiful Ruffle Curtains 56 X 80 2tie Backs US $49.99
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 IKEA GRÖNSKA Gronska Prickar CURTAINS White GREEN DOTS US $21.95
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 IKEA GRONSKA Prickar CURTAINS CERISE White PINK DOTS US $21.95
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 Ikea Vilmie pair of Curtains Black and Beige US $41.99
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 Sears shabby cottage chic light blue green with pink flowers curtains 2 panels US $9.99
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 shabby cottage chic white with pink yellow flowers curtains 2 panels US $9.99
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 2 PANELS GROMMET SOLID GRAY WINDOW CURTAIN FAUX SILK NEW 60X84 FA18562 US $27.99
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 Pair 2 Pier 1 Imports Billowy Gold Window Panel LINED Curtains 54 x 84 BRAND NEW US $53.00
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 2 PANELS GROMMET SOLID BROWN WINDOW CURTAIN FAUX SILK NEW 60X84 FA18574 US $27.99
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 2PC ROYAL BLUE SOLID SHEER VOILE WINDOW CURTAIN PANEL 58X84 A15477 US $16.99
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 Lace Snowman 84 Panel Curtain US $12.99
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 Textured Pattern Curtains 2 Panels Gold Xlnt Condition 375 x 78 US $8.00
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 NEW AQUA BLUE BROWN BEIGE GROMMET CURTAIN SET PANEL P16280 US $29.99
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 Cream Curtain Panels Linden Street Pair of Tab Top 82x84 Unlined US $22.00
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 NWT Linden Street Pair of Tab Top 82x84 Curtain Panels Cream Unlined US $22.00
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 Pennys Drape Curtain Panel W Valence Frances Silk Look Thermal Tan Brown 50 x 95 US $19.95
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 MainStays 1 Panel Curtain US $3.99
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 Waverly Vintage Rose General Store Stripe 3 panel tap curtains US $14.99
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 2 panels 100 silk dupioni drapery of curtains 96x50 US $95.00
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 2 panels 100 silk dupioni drapes of curtain 84x50 US $88.00
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 Lot 5 Ruffle Balloon Valence designHomeBusinessCommercialRoseblueBrown US $17.99
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 shabby cottage chic white eyelet curtains 2 panels 1 valance US $9.99
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 At Home With Meijer 1 Panel Black Gold Curtain US $4.25
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 2 PANELS GROMMET SOLID BLACK WINDOW CURTAIN FAUX SILK NEW 60X84 FA18580 US $27.99
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 Lot 7Ruffle Balloon Valence Window Treatment HomeBusinesstanbluegreenrose US $21.99
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 JC Penny CURTAINS VALANCE 2 PANELS 58 W 172 L VALANCE 58 W 26 L LOT US $9.95
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 NEW Window Curtains Drape Set Valance Lace Liner IVORY WHITE US $26.99
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 2 Panels 1 Scarf Voile Sheer Curtains Drapes Set Gold US $26.99
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 Windows Curtains Drapes with Valance Liner Burgundy US $34.99
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 NEW Window Curtains Drapes Set Valance Lace Liner DARK COFFEE BROWN COLOR US $24.99
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 NEW Window Curtains Drape Set Valance Lace Liner TAUPE US $26.99
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 New Elegant Curtain Drape Set Valance Backing Tie Backs Marisol PURPLE US $34.95
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 100 Cotton Window Curtain Drape Set Valance Liner Blue Checkered Pattern US $34.99
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 New Elegant Metal Grommets 2 Panels Curtain Drape Set Solid Black 100 Polyester US $34.95
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 New Elegant Metal Grommets See Through Sheer Curtain Set Morgan Beige Black US $34.95
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 NEW Window Curtains Drapes Set Valance Lace Liner LIGHT BLUE US $26.99
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 NEW 12LIGHTHOUSE SAILBOAT NAUTICAL WINDOW CURTAINS DRAPES VALANCE COTTAGE LODGE US $14.94
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What's the Deal with Grommet Curtain Panels?
Grommet curtain panels are everywhere. Look at any home decorating magazine and you will find grommet curtain panels. There is an abundance of fabrics, patterns, colors and lengths to choose from. They're not a new idea, so what gives?
First, what exactly is a grommet? Grommet is used to describe the top of the panel. A grommet is a reinforced eyelet made of plastic or metal through which a decorative rod is placed. Grommet panels slide easily along a decorative rod and fall into neat, clean folds. Ideal for french doors, sliding doors, or any window where you want the flexibility of opening and closing the panels.
A few years ago, grommet curtain panels were not that easy to find. One had to either have them custom made or try to make them on their own using a grommet machine. But today there are overwhelming sources for grommet curtain panels. Not only are curtain stores selling them, but other retailers such as bed, bath outlets, department stores, warehouse type stores, and the list goes on. Here's the catch, not all grommets are created equal. There is a massive difference in quality and workmanship. It is true that you can get a grommet curtain panel for $10, I saw some today as I was shopping, but you really get what you pay for. Buyer Beware! Whatever your budget, there's a grommet curtain for you.
Grommet curtain panels can be used in almost any application. They are great for sliding doors, French doors, large windows, small windows, picture windows, and the list goes on.
Here's a tip on buying grommet curtains, the length and the fullness are most important. Grommet curtains should go to the floor, but can end just below the sill or they can even puddle if using a luxurious fabric such as silk, faux silk or taffeta. The standard length is 84", but there are more and more companies that are coming out with longer lengths such as 95", 108" and 120". Measure from the rod down to get your height. The width is just as important. You don't want to end up with a window that looks like it was covered with a piece of fabric. Make sure that your fullness is at least 2 times the width of the window. If you have small windows, get a rod that is 4-6" wider on each side for the stackback of the curtain, giving the illusion of a larger window. This also maximizes the amount of light coming into the room. For larger windows, more panels may be needed, but make sure that they are even numbers, you don't want to end up with a lopsided look. For instance, have 2 panels on each side of the window rather than 1 and 2. You can have these panels sewn together or they can be left as is. If you provide enough fullness, chances are you'll be the only one that knows that they are not joined. Most ready-made companies and even some custom companies only offer grommet curtain panels in single widths (50-54"). There are custom companies that can make wider grommet curtain panels, but the cost is extremely high.
The advantages of a grommet curtain panel are: trendy and current in design, contemporary and not your typical grandmothers curtains, affordable, easily slide open and close, reveal a decorative rod for added décor, and most importantly one doesn't need to be a professional to pull this look off.
Grommet Curtains are functional, stylish and affordable!! You can't say that about every window treatment.
About the Author
Densia Yeats is an expert in the Window Treatment industry. For many years she designed and made custom draperies for clients in Cincinnati, Atlanta and Boston. Denisa then gained experience on the ready-made side of things in Boston. Now living back in the city she grew up in, Calgary, AB, she has started her own on-line business selling what else, curtains, but with a twist. Her site specializes in quality ready-made window treatments with a custom and contemporary look, but without the price tag. www.windowtreatmentsanddesign.com
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