🪟 What Are Swags & Tails?
Swags & Tails are decorative fabric treatments that sit above the window, often paired with curtains or sheers.
Swags
Soft, draped fabric that falls in graceful curves.
Tails
Vertical drops of fabric that frame the swag and add height, balance and formality.
Together, they create a luxurious, sculptural effect that enhances both the interior and the view beyond the window.
🎨 Design Principles
Swags & Tails must be:
- Perfectly proportioned to the window size
- Balanced to suit the room height and width
- Matched to the home’s architectural style
- Coordinated with curtain fabrics and colours
- Functional when paired with operating curtains
The key to great design is combining fabric, proportion, colour and texture to achieve maximum style impact while maintaining required functionality.
🧵 Fabric Selection
Your fabric choice determines the character and mood of the room.
We help you select:
- Silks
- Jacquards
- Velvets
- Linen blends
- Textured weaves
- Patterned or plain fabrics
- Decorative trims and braids
Each fabric behaves differently when draped, so we guide you to the best choice for your desired look.
🏛️ Style Options
We design and install all swag & tail variations:
Traditional Swags & Tails
Full, dramatic curves with long tails — ideal for heritage homes.
Contemporary Swags
Cleaner lines, softer curves, minimal tails — suited to modern interiors.
Layered Swags
Multiple swags for added depth and luxury.
Decorative Pelmet + Swag Combinations
Structured pelmet with soft swag overlay.
Swags Over Sheers
Softening effect for bright rooms or large windows.
🧪 Technical Specifications
(New section — added for clarity and customer confidence)
Mounting Options:
- Timber pelmets
- Fabric pelmets
- Decorative rods
- Custom brackets
Fabric Behaviour:
- Heavy fabrics = deeper curves
- Light fabrics = softer drape
- Patterned fabrics require careful alignment
Tail Length:
- Short tails for modern rooms
- Long tails for formal or high‑ceiling spaces
Curtain Pairing: Swags & Tails can be paired with:
- Pencil pleat curtains
- Reverse pleat curtains
- S‑fold curtains
- Sheers
- Blockout curtains
📍 Local Support — Ballarat & Hobart
(Strong regional targeting — no Australia‑wide)
🟦 Ballarat & Western Victoria
Our Ballarat team provides design, measure and installation across:
Ballarat, Ballan, Buninyong, Beaufort, Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes, Hepburn, Hepburn Springs, Meredith, Learmonth, Elaine, Clarendon, Smythesdale, Smythes Creek, Snake Valley, Trentham, Wallace.
Ballarat Showroom 22 Sturt Street, Ballarat VIC 3350 Phone: (03) 5331 4441
🟩 Hobart, Huon Valley & Southern Tasmania
Our Huonville team supports installations across:
Hobart, Kingston, Sandy Bay, Blackmans Bay, Margate, Snug, Kettering, Woodbridge, Cygnet, Huonville, Geeveston, Dover, Bruny Island.
Huonville Showroom 11 Wilmot Road, Huonville TAS 7109 Phone: (03) 6264 1441
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do swags & tails work in modern homes? Yes — contemporary versions use softer curves and minimal tails.
Can swags & tails be paired with blockout curtains? Absolutely — they are decorative and sit above functional curtains.
Do they suit small windows? Yes, provided the proportions are adjusted correctly.
Are swags & tails still in style? They remain popular in heritage homes, formal rooms and luxury interiors.
