Keep your curtains open to let in the sunlight with a set of curtain ties. We’ve gathered a list of some of the best that, depending on your needs, will help showcase your drapes or simply fade away in the background. Check out both traditional tiebacks and curtain hooks and a few magnetic ties as well.
PINOWU Curtain Tiebacks
No assembly required
These curtain tiebacks use magnets to keep your drapes from closing. The magnets are covered with a string of decorative pearls and strung on the end of a braided rope that comes in gray, pink, gold, or aqua colors. The rope is over 17 inches long, so you can tie it and have the ends hang, or it can be adjusted to fit smaller curtains. And the best part is you don’t have to worry about attaching any hardware to your walls to use them.
AmazonBasics Decorative Curtain Holdbacks
Hold multiple drapes at once
The AmazonBasics curtain ties are metal hooks that make it easy to sweep back your drapes. The deep hooks keep curtains open without slipping and will hold window treatments that are several layers thick. When it’s time to close up your curtains, you don’t need to get creative about where the store these tiebacks until you need them again. The hooks come in black, bronze, or nickel finishes and the hardware needed to install them.
Melaluxe Natural Cotton Rope Tieback
A natural look
The Melaluxe ties are made from natural cotton that’s twisted into a thick, sturdy and beautiful rope. One end has a large decorative knot that’s about the size of a small fist, while the other end has a look. Wrap the rope about a panel or two of your curtains and slip the knot into the loop and the ties will stay in place while also keeping your drapes pulled back. This curtain tie comes in eleven different colors.
BEL AVENIR Curtain Ropes Tiebacks with Screws
Use with or without hooks
The design of these ties uses both a rope and a metal hook to hold back your curtains. The rope is made from a handwoven polyester and twisted to give it strength and prevent pilling. The ends of each rope have a loop that attaches to the included metal hooks that are screwed into your wall. The hooks are small enough they can be hidden by your drapes, but you can also use the cords to tie back curtains without using the hooks.
DELISix Magnetic Curtain Tiebacks
For the big ones
These magnetic tiebacks are long enough and strong enough to hold blackout curtains. The two magnets on the end of the ties are wrapped in the same weaved cording as the rope so it looks like one piece. The rope is 17 inches long, not including the magnetic ends, so it will hold thick drapes without a problem. The DELISix magnetic curtain tiebacks come in nine different colors and with either one, two, or three to a package.
DEZENE Metal Flower Tiebacks
Indoor or outdoor use
The DEZENE curtain ties are a new product. The ends are magnetic to make it easy to wrap around and secure your curtains back. One end has a decorative metal flower, so you can add a little extra touch to your decor. It won’t rust, so these ties can be used in curtains hung outside, including shower curtains in pool houses. The rope is made from a water-resistant cording.
Let in the sun
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For most curtains, the PINOWU curtain ties will work just fine to hold your drapes open. The magnetic ends make it easy to attach around your drapes, even thicker ones. They come in multiple colors so you’ll sure to find one that matches your decor. The DEZENE flower tiebacks are also good with a more dainty finish with a metal flower covering the magnet. These ties are good for holding open curtains hung outside or in humid areas like a pool house. Of course, you can always go the more traditional route and use metal curtain hooks to hold back your drapes. We recommend these by AmazonBasics.