Curtain Curtains

In the interior, every detail should not only fit perfectly into the interior, but also fulfill its function. Beautiful, but inconvenient curtain cornice hardly make life easier. Therefore, before buying you need to get comprehensive information about this piece of furniture.

Approach the choice is very responsible. Since this is a functional accessory, it should not only be suitable in style, color and size to the overall design of the room, but also should be simple and easy to use. On sale there is a huge amount of various designs. Consider them closer.

Curtain poles have a wide classification. They differ in the method of attachment, materials used, appearance, configuration, number of rows.

By configuration, the following types are distinguished:

As an element holding the curtains, a round profile or bar is used. They are more durable than the others, however, in the case of especially heavy curtains, they bend. In this case, the pipe is divided into two and add the third bracket - the design becomes rigid, easier to be repaired and dismantled.

Depending on the shape, number and location of the pipes, there are several types of round cornices:

• Corner. It uses the L-shaped bar. Vertical reinforcement is used to increase strength. Most often such eaves get for bathrooms.
• Arched. Eaves in the form of semi-oval.
• Several pipes. Apply different pipe positions. Vertical, horizontal, diagonal.
• Eaves "cafe". Curtains and tulle are worn directly on the pipes through special holes.
• Sliding eaves differ barbell, the length of which can be adjusted using the inner rod - pushing or pushing it.
• On sale are the so-called typeset rod eaves. They allow you to select all the elements of the console according to individual preferences.

Advantages:

• Easy installation.Ability to install by yourself.
• A wide selection of materials, colors and textures.
• Versatility. Suitable for any style design.
• High load bearing capacity. Suitable for heavy curtains.
• Long service life.

disadvantages:

• It is impossible to move the curtain along the entire length of the structure due to the presence of brackets.

Unlike sucker, a string is used as a supporting element. Naturally, the strength and carrying capacity of such eaves is noticeably lower. It is recommended to use them for tulle and light curtains, for example, in the kitchen, balcony or bathroom. The advantage of such eaves - the presence of light effects and the effect of airiness. It seems that tulle is floating in the air. And the ease of moving curtains on the string makes it possible to install a sliding mechanism.

Advantages:

• Availability.
• The design takes up little space, and is also easily transported.
• The effect of soaring in the air.
• The presence of various string tensioning systems.
• Design under noble metals: silver, gold, copper, platinum.
• The length of the eaves can exceed 5 meters.
• The presence of several cables corresponds to multiple rows.
• You can arrange the cornice not only by the window, but also between the walls. Used to create an air effect when the cable is not tensioned parallel to the wall.

Disadvantages:

• Unsuitable for heavy fabrics.
• Steel is subject to corrosion.

They are flat profiles with tracks for rollers inside. Due to the presence of the rotary elements can be a variety of shapes. Profile cornices are perfect for canopies around the beds, as well as to create a broken curtain line. For lovers of lambrequins using tulle and curtains, triple modifications are perfect.

Advantages:

• Availability.
• The presence of several rows.
• Small size and weight.
• Flexibility.

Disadvantages:

• Short life

Profile, closed baguette. The latter may be of various shapes, colors and sizes - square, semicircular. In the case of using several rows, in the first there is a strip-adhesive tape for lambrequin.

Advantages:

• Luxurious exterior design.
• Baguette will help to hide various flaws due to a fairly wide slats.
• Possibility of use for various arches, bay windows.

Disadvantages:

• As a standard, they are used only in luxurious interiors.

Depending on the number of guides are distinguished:

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

Special attention should be paid to the type of fastening curtain fabric:

• Hooks. For profile cornices they are made transparent.
• Magnetic clips. Can perform a decorative function due to the wide choice of colors and shapes.
• Eyelets. The element that strengthens the edges of the holes for threading.
• Rings.
• Clamps.
• On fabric loops.
• Tapes.

In addition to sliding mechanisms, there are also lifting, they allow you to lower and raise the curtains using a special mechanism. Perfect for French, English curtains.

When choosing, consider the weight of the material from which the curtains are made. For example, in a bedroom, curtains are usually made of thick material that does not let in sunlight. Here it is better to opt for pipe rails with three brackets. Such structures have sufficient strength. Eaves with turning will help to effectively close the space between the wall and the curtain.

For the tapestry, gaining its popularity,as an interior item, the eaves will be the easiest and most convenient way to hang it. Pipe eaves in the right style decision and strings will also suit. Yarn curtains or muslin can be hung on different designs and in different ways. The simplest of them, perhaps, will be hanging threads directly on the tube.

LED backlight of the eaves, creating the effect of soaring curtains in the air, has become a special chic. Front lighting will look good only on the ceiling eaves. Particularly interesting option hidden illuminated eaves.

For the living room and the hall because of the huge amount of style design, baguette will do.

The airiness of the curtains on the string is perfect for curtains on the balcony or loggia. However, in the case of double-glazed windows on the balcony or even the kitchen, you can do without a cornice at all. Roller blinds and roman blinds are gaining popularity, in case of their use you can do without drilling.

It is much more difficult to choose a cornice for skylightrather than the usual.Under the dormer window means a window with a slope, oblique window or trapezoid. For windows of this type round and rail options are best suited. The main problem is the fixation of the canvas. In the case of sloping windows, the curtains will hang in the middle of the room without performing their function. And with a sloping top, they will simply slide into the bottom edge.

On sloping windows in the case of round curtain rods, the use of a second additional rod is assumed. It is installed on the lower edge of the window. The length of the fabric is chosen so that it does not adjoin the window, and does not sag strongly enough. With this technique, designers often create very interesting air compositions.

In case the window has non-standard form, for example, triangular, the profile can repeat it, which will add zest to the interior. Also, flexible profiles are also suitable for windows with a sloping top, since they have a web fixing.

Windows in the corner often become a headache mistress. Curtains should not only hide flaws, but also emphasize dignity. The solution of this problem in the conditions of several windows located not in the most standard way becomes difficult.In such cases, curtain rods need to choose flexible or having special connecting elements.

Registration meets the most different. Decorative elements are tips, baguettes, stained-glass bars and carved patterns on them. Consider a few trendy styles.

By the style of Provence perfectly wall pipe curtain rods. Wooden, decorated with antique, they will add to the room comfort and warmth. For the "country" is also better to consider the option of round eaves, but in this case, pay attention to the dark massive options. They must be combined with other wooden design elements.

Metal string curtain rods are suitable for today's high-tech style. They will bring austerity and austerity into the interior. The loft style is a more filled interior, although the curtains are not given special attention.

Cornices are most often made from the following materials:

• Tree. Indispensable and the most environmentally friendly material for residential premises.Ageless classics and elegance, as well as high strength and reliability.
• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Low cost and original design brighten up the low strength of plastic curtain rods. The main advantage is the flexibility of the final product.
• Metal. The most commonly used aluminum and brass. The metal will perfectly fit into the modern strict restrained style. You can decorate it with bright mounts for curtains or a refined tip.
• Forged. The highlight of the interior, the cherry on the cake, the key element of the interior - instantly attracts views. They have a high cost, as they are made to order based on the wishes of the customer. They perfectly highlight the wealth and luxury of the interior.
• Glass. Cornices made of glass completely - exotic. However, glass is widely used in the manufacture of tips and various accessories. Unusual and skillfully made glass tips emphasize the uniqueness of the interior.

The main parameter of the eaves is the length. To calculate it, you must first decide on the type of installation, which depends on the style of the room and its features. Types of installation:

1. Over the entire width of the wall. In this case, the length of the product will be slightly less than the width of the wall. Consider the length of additional parts, such as tips. This method of installation is used in narrow elongated rooms to visually enlarge the space of the room.
2. The width of the window. The length of the cornice should be 30-40 cm longer in relation to the window, if thick curtain fabric is used, then by 50-60 cm. The reserve will allow opening the window completely.

In the case of pipe ledges, pay attention to the following things.

• Note that regardless of the installation method there must be a distance between the ceiling and the window for bracket. If it is not, you can install them on the edges of the window.
• When choosing the length of the bracket note for the presence of batteries, pipes, bulging windowsill. They should not touch the curtains.
• The number of brackets. Between the brackets should be no more than two meters. This means that two brackets will fit for eaves less than 2 meters, 3 brackets for 3-meter cornices, and 4 for 5-meter ones. In this case the pipe will not sag and spoil the general appearance of the interior.
• The diameter of the pipe. For forged products the minimum diameter is 16 mm, for wooden and plastic rods - 28 mm. These sizes are suitable for light and medium weight curtains.For mini-windows, pipes with a diameter of 1 cm are produced. In other cases, it is worthwhile either to increase the number of brackets or to buy a cornice with a pipe of a larger diameter.

Profile cornices have a maximum length of more than 3 meters. The width varies depending on the number of rows, so for a two-row tire - 8 cm, three-row 8.7 cm.

Before buying a cornice, take a tape measure and measure the following parameters:

1. Window width
2. The distance from the wall to the curtains, taking into account the batteries, pipes.
3. The distance from the side walls to the window.
4. The distance from the ceiling to the window.

The eaves must not only fit into the overall interior of the room, but also advantageously emphasize the curtains. In this regard, the question arises of what to focus on when choosing. There are several recommendations.

Safe and convenient option - to choose the color of the eaves to the color of the walls. In this case, it will merge with the main color and will not attract much attention to itself. Especially suitable for bright and interesting in the design of curtains.

A very common option - cornices in the color of the ceiling. Here you can pay attention to the transparent options. They do not over-attention and fit perfectly into the overall design.

For lovers of risky decisions, curtain rods are suitable, contrasting with the main trim. Consider some options.

• A classic combination, although the interior is very bright - white and black.

• Light beige and cream tones against rich shades of dark chocolate, wenge, walnut and cherry.

• For dark shades of walls (black, purple, burgundy, brown), as well as for saturated green and red, cornices for metal are perfect - silver, gold, bronze, brass.

Cornices include the following components:

• Pipe, string or tire - an element that supports the curtain.
• Accessories - tips, plank.
• Functional elements - side plugs, rounding corners.
• Fasteners for the eaves - eaves brackets, holders.
• Curtain fasteners - hooks, rings.

According to the place of fastening of the eaves, there are two types: fastened on the ceiling - they are called ceiling and fastened on the wall - wall.

Wall moldings are a very common option. An element designed to support the curtains is attached to the wall with two brackets, sometimes three, if you intend to use heavy fabric for curtains. Due to its prevalence and popularity, wall cornices are found in any design, so you can choose the right option for any interior.

Advantages:

• Easy installation. Possibility of self-assembly.
• Wide range of.
• Versatility. Come to different stylistic directions.
• High load bearing capacity. Suitable for curtains of thick heavy fabrics.
• Reliability.
• Neutral relations with suspended ceilings.

Disadvantages:

• Traces on the walls after dismantling.
• Visually reduce the space.
• Not suitable for shaky walls.
• An exact calculation is needed when choosing a design.

They are less common, but they have their advantages. Due to the close fit of the material to the ceiling eaves, excellent heat and light insulation is provided.In the case of an arcuate tip at the console, you can completely eliminate windows from the convection process in the room. that is, the cold air from the windows will hardly get into the room.

Pros:

• Visual increase in the room. Curtains fall from the ceiling to the floor.
• An unlimited number of attachment points allows you to properly distribute the load, and, therefore, allows the use of even the heaviest curtains.
• The presence of several rows. Allows the use of pelmets and tulle with curtains.
• The ability to install complex geometric lines that repeat the elements of the interior due to the presence of angular details.
• Can be installed anywhere in the ceiling, which allows the use of curtains not only on the windows.

Minuses:

• Conflict with stretch ceiling. If available, experts are needed to install the eaves.
• The ceiling must be strong enough and even.

Fashion exists in the world of curtain curtains. Now minimalism is in fashion. Designers give their preference to air monotonous curtains on a string or baguette cornice. However, the classic is out of fashion, so universal pipe curtain rods are still popular. Wood options are elite.Very spectacular and often exclusive options forged cornices can be found in the best interiors.

Profile design, as already mentioned above, is perfect for the implementation of non-standard and unusual ideas. Manufacturers of the best furniture houses in Spain, France, Germany and Italy will satisfy anyone, even the most demanding customer. The most popular are German and Italian manufacturers.

When buying, follow these rules:

1. Consider the carrying capacity. Pay attention to the weight of curtains and on the basis of this indicator, select the eaves. For heavy heavy curtains ceiling mount is better suited.
2. Choose the most suitable mounts for curtain fabric. They should move freely and not damage the fabric.
3. Pay attention to the battery, pipes and protruding part of the window sill.

Consider the most interesting design decisions.

In the photo you can see an unusual pipe cornice. Metal adds severity and austerity to the interior, and the contrasting gray color only attracts attention.

Here are the advantages of window profiles.The ability to create different geometric paths allows you to divide the space into different zones without the use of walls and screens. In a niche, you can embed a glow light that will add weightlessness to curtains.

Baguette, made in the same color with cotton curtains, perfectly emphasizes the whiteness and zero gravity of tulle.

For information on how to choose a curtain rail for curtains, see the next video.