Curtains tied back with flair and originality: 10 ideas for an extra touch of style

We all know how a curtain alone can change the look and style of the home for the better. Even bland furnishings can be enhanced if, accompanying them, there is a beautiful curtain. And, to be beautiful, a curtain should have certain features.

For example, any curtain can be transformed into a beautiful and refined drape, thanks to using just the right clip or knot. The way of tying up/back curtains, and the accessories used to do so, can really do a lot for the style of the house and the curtain itself.

Here, then, are some amazing ideas which you can use to enhance your home environment and make it look unique.

A simple cord, of any material, color or thickness, could change the look of a curtain in an instant. For a more rustic or nautical style, it's definitely what you need.

Staying with the nautical or marine style - and especially when you need to furnish a house by the sea - combining the classic blue and white stripes with a colorful, themed clip is certainly a winning solution.

If you want to emphasize the pendant more than the cord, using large wooden objects like the one shown here, could prove to be a very original and attractive choice.

And for a truly original look, without having to spend a fortune, you can always repurpose items you already probably have at home. Certain types of hair grips and clips - especially old-fashioned ones - are a possibility. A hasp and pin grip, for example, can be very fetching.

For a child's room, colorful felt animals, sewn to a cord, will brighten up the area.

And if you want to increase the visual impact and the scenographic effect, you can consider using a soft toy secured to the tie-back cord. Adults and kids will love it.

To add a touch of color and liven up a curtain that may be a bit dull, what you need is a chain of colored balls in felt, wood or some other material. Simple but effective, this will provide a look that is not too classic or sober.

A truly original touch can be given by using an object that has a completely different purpose: for example, here a belt was used.

Meanwhile, for an equally unusual but more elegant touch,you can use a necklace that suits the surrounding environment. In this case, you can really let your imagination go wild!

Finally, for a simple but effective touch - especially when the curtain is already quite unique - a piece of fabric combined with a button is a minimal, but classy choice.

Which of these ways of tying back curtains is closest to your personal taste?