Eaves for bay window

Today, bay windows - architectural protrusions that enrich the shape of buildings, can boast of elite residential complexes, country households and ultramodern offices. In the world of interior design, bay windows, like any architectural elements of complex shapes, fall into the category of “non-standard”, therefore the textile design of window spaces, the geometry of which is far from the usual, requires a special approach.

Eaves for a bay window will help to effectively implement such a difficult task. We will talk about them.

The classical bay window is distinguished by the presence of three windows and the absence of right angles, whereas for all other constructions there is another name - semi-dryers.The execution of architectural protrusions can be different - rectangular, round, oval, trapezoid, triangular, in the shape of a polyhedron. One thing unites them - a large number of windows. Modern bay windows are characterized by panoramic glazing, designed to increase the amount of natural light and create the illusion of free space.

Purpose of bay windows:

• Increase the interior space of the room. At the expense of them added usable area, which is especially important for small housing.
• Serve as decoration of facades of houses and increase the attractiveness of the appearance of rooms.
• They act as an additional functional segment - a study, a mini-library, a dining area, a corner of relaxation.

A logical question: why do we need bay windows, which are much more expensive than traditional mounting systems?The fact is that with standard eaves it is quite difficult to achieve the integrity of the design of bay windows. When the textile design does not look as one, and therefore introduces a certain dissonance into the interior, then there is no longer any talk of a harmonious image of the living space.

The role of cornices for bay windows in the interior:

• Provide an opportunity to implement the design of apertures of non-standard geometry of any complexity at the expense of its flexibility. With them are available fashionable variations of textile design with a zigzag, undulating placement of curtains.
• Promote the rational use of usable space, visually increasing the space.
• Give the curtain composition a finished look, harmonizing the interior.
• Ideal for Art Nouveau design, where smooth transitions between spatial elements are welcomed and right angles are denied.

Eaves are completed with volumetric decorative spiers in the form of a spiral, pyramid, petal, imitation of a medieval hook, in the form of various fantasy elements. This makes the window design more vivid and memorable.

Depending on the type of constructive solution, the eaves can be:

• ceiling profile;
• flexible;
• lifting
• round (tubular cornice-bar);
• stringed;
• busbar with flexible connections;
• angular.

A flexible material, plastic or aluminum, is being manufactured to make specialized models, thanks to which they acquire the ability to flex smoothly. In such a system, rail or slot rails are provided. The structures are formed using straight fragments of the required size, and for fixing the parts, fasteners are selected to ensure the smooth movement of the panels along the guide. The scope of profile models is quite extensive, with the exception of stretch ceilings.

Pros:

• compact size, which is convenient for transportation;
• calmly withstand the weight of heavy textiles and gangs;
• come in multi-row design and have wide decorative possibilities;
• High quality masks draperies.

Flexible eaves - the most demanded version of a bay window fastening system, especially when creating smooth curves and intricate lines is in priority. Rail guides, which move the sliders are hidden, internal or external. Products complete with mounts for textiles, caps and velcro securing lambrequins.

Pros:

• Sufficient strength to withstand multi-layer curtain composition. Permissible load - 50 kg.
• Runners move as freely as possible along the belt.
• Trouble-free adjustment of the web for the required dimensions, it is enough just to cut off the excess during the installation process.
• Possibility of equipping the structure with electric drive

A variety of flexible cornice, which provides lifting mechanism. The systems are designed for various types of lifting curtains. Cloths are fixed by means of adhesive tape, and to raise them or adjust the height, hooks are used that are used to equip the lower part of the curtains and the cord-cord connected to the rotor mechanism. Control of the lifting mechanism is electric or manual.

The classic version of the wall mounting system, which is a hollow light bent rod. In addition to single-row models, there are two-row. The design consists of fragments of the tube, which are connected to each other by means of special hinges, which are responsible for adjusting the cornice-rod at the desired angle. The curtains can be moved along the bar only along the sections up to the transition sleeves, and they will no longer move around the whole curtain.

Pros:

• Possess the maximum rigidity that allows to maintain any weight of curtains.
• Excellent decorative qualities, so there is no need for masking in the ceiling niche.
• The versatility of the round section expands the possibilities of using any variants of curtains.

Minuses:

• Free movement of draperies along the entire eaves is possible only with special rings, where connectors are provided.
• The presence of one guide is not as convenient as in the case of a profile where there are several guides.
• Creating only broken lines that form not a semicircle, but variations of an expanded polygon.

They are based on a durable string, like a guitar and compact bracket holders. These systems are used in bay windows quite rarely, which is a logical explanation. The formation of a semicircular line by the string is impossible: it is simply pulled from one point to another, as a result of which different versions of the polygon are formed, but open.

Pros:

• do not require a lot of space;
• easily masked by draperies;
• due to the flexible structure of the eaves, it is much easier to design complex perimeters;
• cheap cost.

Minuses:

• not suitable for heavy textiles: cables cannot withstand heavy loads;
• subject to corrosion;
• they are distinguished by a primitive design, to which there will be no complaints about nano-style and minimalism;
• systematically sag;
• limited trajectory movement of curtains to places of turns.

Tire models, though made of non-bending materials, but with them the creation of smooth turns is already available due to connecting elements of different lengths and with different angles. Standard components have a right angle of 90 ° and 45 °, and their docking ensures the formation of an angle of 135 °. In many systems, incisions are provided in the inner radius, which allows you to add bending steepness, clearly measuring the required degrees, since the interval between the incisions is 2.5 °. It is possible to bend the tire without problems, but it will not be possible to form strong bends.

Corner cornice is a zigzag or rounded crossbar, equipped with curtain suspensions. This is an ideal solution for those who want to preserve the integrity of the stylistic concept of the interior and create an unconventional design of the bay window.

For the manufacture of bay eaves are used:

• metal;
• wood;
• Aluminium alloy;
• plastic.

High-strength structures designed for increased loads.

Benefits:

• moisture resistant;
• painted in any color;
• unpretentious in service;
• resistant to temperature changes and ultraviolet radiation; they withstand physical and mechanical effects without loss of appearance.

Manufacturers use wood from oak, birch, linden, aspen.

Features:

• decorated with carving or have a smooth surface;
• are single or double row;
• color performance - natural shades of wood;
• shape - curved or straight.

The most popular option, due to the universality of its application.

Distinctive features:

• are even five-row;
• moisture resistance and resistance to temperature fluctuations;
• high strength combined with light weight;
• sufficient flexibility to form rounded bends.

Polymeric models are considered to be no less practical than aluminum, having similar technical characteristics. Plastic systems have a higher degree of plasticity.that allows you to reproduce any shape and form angles with a radius of up to 95 °. They weigh less, but the carrying capacity is inferior to aluminum profiles.

Correctly chosen eaves provide 50% of success in the implementation of the design of bay windows, masterfully coping with the complex geometry of the openings, and the second 50% depend on the quality of the textile decoration.

Current options:

• Blinds - the easiest of them. A variety of designs and colors makes it easy to choose the right model.
• For the semi power cabinet in the living room, the ideal solution is a curtain composition with a lambrequin - this element always gives the decoration a delicate look.

• It is interesting to beat the window space of a niche with the help of romantic Roman curtains, forming uniform folds from above.
• Bay window in a classic bedroom is an excellent reason to decorate windows with elegant and delicate Austrian curtains with spectacular scallops in the lower part of the canvases.
• French drapery cascade type are best suited for the decoration of openings with panoramic windows. Since such curtains are distinguished by an abundance of folds, festoons and ruff, with them the bay window takes on a truly luxurious look.

It is necessary to take into account the functional purpose of the premises:

1. For the kitchen, the length of the curtains is limited by the level of window sills. Moisture-resistant models of roller blinds, day-night systems, pleated curtains are relevant here.
2. For the living room will fit transparent curtains of their organza, tulle and chiffon, which maintain the illumination of the bay window. If privacy is important, then the ensemble is supplemented with fabric roller shutters or curly blinds.
3. In the bedrooms, it is best to combine blackout curtains with air curtains.
4. If the furniture is located in the immediate vicinity of the window, discard the long panels in favor of the Austrian or Roman curtains.

In the photo gallery we have collected successful examples of window openings with bay window cornices, so that you can be convinced of the effectiveness of their use in interiors of various styles.

Further, see tips for installing a flexible eaves.