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Grommet Top

A grommet-top (or eyelet) curtain has metal rings set into the header that the rod passes through, producing evenly spaced, rolling folds and a clean contemporary look. Grommets glide easily on the rod, which makes them a good choice for curtains you open and close often, and they’re simple to hang. The considerations: the grommet finish is a visible design element that should suit the room’s hardware, the ring inner diameter must match your rod, and the style reads casual-to-modern rather than formal. For an easy-operating, budget-friendly panel with a current look, grommet tops are a sound default — just size the rings to the rod before ordering.

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