Curtain Curtains

The final stage of cosmetic and capital repair is the design of the window. Competently chosen design of the window opening will fully reveal the aesthetic look with the help of high-quality and proper cornice. An insufficiently strong or excessively coarse version of fixing curtains can reduce to zero all the work of a designer.

Eaves for curtains - a necessary element for registration of a window opening. Competently selected curtain holders allow not only to decorate and protect the window from annoying glances and sun rays, but also to correct the irregularities of the wall and window opening, the asymmetry of the indoor space. Modern models of curtain holders perform not only a direct function, but also are additional decorative elements in the design of a room.

Various styles of interiors require a differentiated approach to the design of the window and window opening. High ceilings, rooms with small windows and low ceilings, architecturally complex window openings require different fastening elements for tulle and curtains. The classification of curtain rails for curtains allows you to choose the most suitable option for a window of any design in accordance with the style decision of the room.

The method of attachment distinguish:

• ceiling (for suspended ceilings, visible and hidden cornices are used);
• wall mounted.

From the name it is clear that the ceiling cornices will be fixed to the ceiling, and the wall walls on the gap above the window

Visible cornice on the stretch ceiling is attached to a pre-prepared wooden rail, which is hidden between the stretched film and the ceiling. The hidden ceiling cornice is mounted in a suspended ceiling. This design is time consuming and expensive. Not every company offers such services.With the hidden version, tulle streams directly from the ceiling, giving lightness and mystery to the interior.

According to the number of rows for fastening different types of curtains (tulle, curtains, pelmets), there are eaves:

• single row;
• double row;
• three-row.

The structure and form distinguish the following types:

• round (hollow tubes or rods);
• tension strings;
• bay windows;
• profile;
• baguette;
• rail.

A common type of metal are round hollow pipes of different diameters (1-7 cm), which are attached to the wall. Pipes can be arranged in several rows. Light, diverse in design, practical and durable metal rods. Plastic pipes, on the other hand, are subject to rapid wear and can crumble over time from the frequent movement of the runners. Round curtain rods are suitable for any room. They are easy to mount, do not require increased care, durable.

Stretch string holders are light and almost invisible. A string is a metal cable or high-strength fishing line, which can be fixed on the wall and on the ceiling on special mounts. The disadvantage of this type is that it is designed for light fabrics, but heavy curtains will deform the tension and will eventually lead to sagging of the strings.

Interesting in their performance bay cornices. Bay window is an architectural ledge of a wall in which three windows are located at an angle to each other, providing the best lighting of the room with natural light. The effect of the panoramic view from the bay windows enhances the symmetrical design of the tulle and curtains attached to the bay cornice.

This type of fastening of curtains can be made of a soft profile (aluminum), a baguette strip, cut out at the required angles, using metal strings and their additional fastening in the corners. Bay window cornice can be wall and ceiling.

The profile view of the holders is made of aluminum. It is this material that easily takes the necessary bends, it is durable, lightweight and durable to use. Profile cornices apply to window openings of complex shape: arches, bay windows, etc.

Baguette is a combination of round or stringed types, which are closed with a decorative baguette. The advantage of this type is the ability to hide an unpresentable fastening system and accessories behind a baguette of the required width, color, with or without a pattern.

Rail or tire eaves resemble a children's railway. Soft grooves are double or triple attached to the ceiling. Hooks or rollers move along the grooves, behind which tulle and curtains are attached. Fastening elements of the tire type of curtain holders are covered with a rail, as in the baguette version. The sliding system is smooth and silent.

Types of management type:

• manual opening / closing;
• with electric drive on the control panel.

Any type of cornice in its structure has fasteners: brackets, fasteners with decorative tips. Fasteners must be sturdy and securely fix the product to a wall or ceiling, especially if heavy, multi-layered curtains are selected. Fastenings with lugs are decorative, but it is worth paying attention that the decorative elements are securely fixed to the fastener and are not torn off while the curtains are moving.

Fittings, at first glance, is not noticeable, but plays an important role in fixing curtains and noiselessness of the sliding system. Therefore, the choice of accessories must be taken very seriously.

There are these types of accessories: hooks, clips, loops, eyelets and rollers.

• Hooks and rollers - common mounting option. High-quality plastic or metal does not stretch fasteners under the weight of the curtains, provide silent movement of curtains.
• Grommets - fashionable fastening curtains on plastic or metal rings or squares, which are mounted directly on the curtain and strung on a round cornice.It is necessary to fix the grommets on tulle or curtains in the workshop.

• Clip clips are like pegs. Clips are suspended on rings that can be strung on any kind of cornice. The disadvantage of such accessories is the possibility of damaging the fabric of the curtains by excessively tight clips.

Some types of cornices can be made of different materials: wood, metal, plastic, combined.

• When using natural materials in rooms will become irreplaceable wooden curtain rodsthat give special home comfort and warmth.
• Metal curtain rods distinguished by their durability. The varied design and colors of metal structures make it possible to choose a cornice for any interior: from classic to high-tech. Manual manufacture of forged tips for rod eaves serves as an additional element of decor.
• Aluminum curtain rods allow you to give the necessary shape of the cornice, while maintaining its lightness and strength.
• Plastic curtain rods allow you to assemble the design of the required length and with the required number of rows of ready-made modules. Plastic cornices are made of high-quality, environmentally friendly material. Laminating plastic allows you to create an imitation of natural materials for a relatively low cost.
• Combined species allow you to combine different types of materials (metal + plastic).

Depending on the type, cornice on the market are:

• standard length products;
• modular systems that can be assembled according to individual sizes and shapes of the window opening.

The most common are wooden and metal cornices with wrought iron elements. Modular systems are made of plastic or light metal and can be assembled over a length of more than 3 m. The width of the cornice depends on the number of rows of guides and pipes. Between the rows of tulle and curtains should be at least 1.5 cm for the smooth movement of fabrics.

The color palette of curtain holders is limitless. Wooden models retain their natural color and can only be coated with varnish. A bronze, gold, silver plating is applied to metal types of cornices. Forged designs are painted in deep noble shades of black, gray, brown using toning with gold and silver.

Much wider color palette of plastic products. The color palette of plastic has up to 800 colors and shades, plastic lamination for natural materials is also used. The most common and versatile color of plastic cornices is white.

Depending on the density and number of layers of curtains, choose the type of the cornice:

• The more layers and heavier the fabric of curtains and curtains, the greater the radius of the rod curtain rods. For light tulle, it is sufficient to use a rod diameter of 10-15 mm; for heavy curtains and multi-layer pelmets, it is necessary to choose rods from 20 mm.
• Inkjet designs are designed for tulle and light curtains. For complex constructions of lambrequins, any other type of cornice should be chosen.
• For curtains and curtains, it is worth choosing a ceiling mount for a cornice, as its mount is more durable than a wall mount. In the presence of suspended ceilings for heavy curtains and curtains fit wall cornices with additional brackets and holders against the wall.

Modern designers offer all new window design options. There is even a certain fashion for the materials of the curtains, as well as the types of curtain rods.

The latest trends in the design of windows are presented in the photo projects of modern designers.

On how to choose the right curtain rail for curtains, you will learn from the following video.