Curtain tie-backs are one of those small details that make a big difference. Get them right and your windows look intentional, polished, and finished. Get them wrong — or skip them entirely — and even beautiful curtains can look a little flat.
Here are five ways to style leather curtain tie-backs in your home, whatever your interior style.
1. Scandi Neutral: Natural or Saddle Tan on Linen
If your home leans Scandi — white walls, natural wood, linen textiles — a natural leather tie-back or saddle tan with a brass O ring is the perfect finishing touch. The warm, earthy tones complement undyed linen beautifully, and the leather develops a patina over time that only improves with age.
Try: Natural or Saddle Tan, brass fixing, 12–16 inch length.
2. Modern Minimalist: Black on White or Grey Curtains
For a clean, contemporary look, a black leather tie-back with a black or nickel O ring keeps things sharp and unfussy. Works especially well on white, grey, or charcoal curtains where you want the hardware to recede rather than stand out.
Try: Black, black or nickel fixing, 10–14 inch length.
3. Warm Traditional: Antique Brown on Velvet or Heavy Drapes
Heavier curtains — velvet, chenille, or lined wool — suit a wider, more substantial tie-back. Our antique brown leather tie-back with an antique brass O ring has the weight and warmth to complement rich, traditional fabrics without looking out of place.
Try: Antique Brown, antique brass fixing, 16–20 inch length.
4. Bold Accent: Red or Yellow as a Colour Pop
If your room is mostly neutral, a coloured tie-back is an easy way to introduce a deliberate accent without redecorating. Red and yellow both work well against white or cream curtains, and the leather quality means it reads as intentional rather than cheap.
Try: Red or Yellow, brass or nickel fixing, 12–16 inch length.
Getting the Size Right
The most common mistake with curtain tie-backs is ordering the wrong length. Before you buy, read our step-by-step measuring guide — it takes two minutes and saves a lot of back-and-forth.
All our tie-backs are sold individually, so order a quantity of 2 for a pair. Wall hooks are sold separately — browse the full collection to find the right combination for your space.