I vote rings. Since they create folds, you'll be able to control the width at the top of your panels much easier.

Rings are a bit more in style than the rod pockets too. Not that the pockets are dated or out, it's a classic look, but the rings are just more in.

Rings here too.

tina

I also like the rings. In fact, almost all of my recent curtain purchases have been with rings and I love the look. I love the detail of the metal of the rod and rings in contrast with the soft fabric of the drapes. Though I do have some concerns that the ring style might be a trend that will go out of style in the near future. I also don't particularly like the look of scrunched up fabric on a rod (like you get with a pole pocket drape), though it's a classic look. I honestly do not think you can go wrong either way, so choose what you like.

Prickly said it well. The rod pocket style is classic and if you like it better, then, go with that. But having had both over the years, I do much prefer the rings. You can take the drapes down for cleaning if you have ones that can be cleaned...(right now, I have some washable drapes and my dog is having issues, so rings are helpful) I love the look of the rings with the rods. I like being able to open and close with ease if I so desire.

Red

Thanks! I've decided that rings it will be! Now to find a rod! Where's your favorite place to shop for rods? It has to be online for me.

I've always done the pocket rod thing, but my new PB drapes were pictured with rings so that's what I bought. Love them. Makes opening and closing the drapes so much easier and they look good too. In fact, I'm going to put rings on the drapes in another room where the window is also so high I have to have a "grabber" tool to push the drapes apart because the bunching of the material makes them get "stuck".

Not sure how to add rings to a drape that is made strictly for a rod tho. Where do I clamp the ring on? somewhere at the top of a pleat I presume.

I plan on using pin hooks that pin into the back of the drape which then hook into the tiny loop that extends from the drapery ring. I take the clamps off if they have them, I don't particularly like the look of hanging the drapery from the clamp.

Oh, good idea charley. Actually, the PB drapery panels came with a flat backed pin hook to put the rings on. I had already picked out the rod and rings (w/clamps) from JoAnn Fabrics, and I also removed the clamps from those rings.

Couldn't believe a pack of 10 rings cost $12.99, but I happened to buy when they were 40% off. The rings at PB were even more expensive if I remember right.