First, let's clear up the nomenclature. Curtains are known by many names, some are actually a distinction and some refer to the same thing. These names include: curtains, drapes, drapery, draperies, drapery panels and curtain panels. I think there's even some confusion amongst the so-called experts and if you asked the average person what the difference is between curtains and drapes, I bet you they wouldn't know. Aren't they all the same? Apparently not.
Curtains and curtain panels are the same thing. According to Better Homes and Gardens, "curtains are generally lightweight, unlined and suspended from a rod by simple tabs, rings or rod-pocket casing." A rod-pocket casing is simply a sewn flap at the top of the curtain where you push the rod through to hang. Curtains are decorative and casual and easy to make yourself, if you were so inclined. Imagine, a country home with sheer curtains pulled back, a typical way to utilize them. They don't do much for light control but add warmth and color to a room. Lastly, curtains panels can be floor-length or just long enough to cover the window casing. If you add a lining to curtain panels, you start approaching the look of drapery panels.
Curtains and curtain panels are the same thing. According to Better Homes and Gardens, "curtains are generally lightweight, unlined and suspended from a rod by simple tabs, rings or rod-pocket casing." A rod-pocket casing is simply a sewn flap at the top of the curtain where you push the rod through to hang. Curtains are decorative and casual and easy to make yourself, if you were so inclined. Imagine, a country home with sheer curtains pulled back, a typical way to utilize them. They don't do much for light control but add warmth and color to a room. Lastly, curtains panels can be floor-length or just long enough to cover the window casing. If you add a lining to curtain panels, you start approaching the look of drapery panels.
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