What is a lambrequin and how to choose it?

Today in the shops you can find all the necessary details for creating a beautiful and harmonious interior in any style. Important components of any room are properly selected curtains. These elements can be supplemented with beautiful lambrequins, performing not only a decorative, but also a practical function.

Lambrequin is a decorative detail drapery window opening. These elements are installed on the upper half of the curtains in a horizontal position. As a rule, lambrequins have a width that occupies the entire eaves. But their height does not exceed 1/5 of the length of the canvases.With the help of elegant lambrequins, you can give a more lively and complete appearance to the windowed reception.

There are several types of lambrequins. They differ from each other in bases, vernal design and fasteners. So, lambrequins are:

• Classic. Such straightforward variants are simple pieces of cloth, assembled at the top of the curtains. They are made in the form of metal molds, beautiful folds, ties and bells.
• Soft. Similar specimens are made from light and soft tissues. Soft lambrequins can be painted in one color or combine several different shades at once.

• Bando This name is tough varieties of pelmets. They are a woven tape that locks onto a solid base. Such options give the room an incomparable extravagance and a memorable style. Edges and edging lambrequins gangs are oblique, curly, regular shape, round or patterned.

• Openwork. The popularity of graceful delicate lambrequins.As a rule, such varieties are created in enterprises using high-tech laser technology. With the help of such devices on the material are cut a variety of drawings and intricate ornaments.

Openwork options are hard and combined. They are installed on the eaves with the help of special fasteners, velcro or fabric fasteners. The combined lambrequins have solid frames, complemented by soft drape. The result is a true work of design art.

• Modular lambrequins - These are very complex structures that consist of parts of different heights. The side parts of the modular lambrequins are complemented by massive carved elements, and the central part has narrower parts.Such varieties are a one-piece design, ready for use. On such lambrequins there can be patterns of different complexity. It can be simple and concise lines or artful ornate weaves.
• Slatted lambrequins differently called tape. Such products are best suited for non-standard design solutions. They are produced in rolls with a duplicate image.

• Asymmetrical lambrequins. These elegant and unusual options are placed in various ways. Often, the edges of such parts are decorated with ruffles, fringe or tassels. With the help of such elements it is possible to form a very interesting composition in any room.

Lambrequins differ in the type of attachment:

• Most often there are products on hinges. With such elements, the curtains look really elegant and elegant. Fastening loops can be combined with ties, decorated with bow additions, ribbons and laces.
• Not less popular lambrequins on the grommet. These mounts are rings. They are made of metal, wood or cheap plastic.It is possible to pick up such details under any situation, the size and a shade of curtains.
• Also lambrequins can be attached to the base with a special curtain tape. In such designs, all components are attached to the curtain with hooks, glue or velcro. Thanks to this mount, you can create beautiful folds.

As a rule, intricate lambrequin constructions consist of several parts:

• Svagi This element is the most important in the design of lambrequin. It has a horizontal orientation and is a plot of material with drapery in the form of a circle. Attach the swagy straight and wide detail at the base of the cornice. Neat and soft folds should be pointing down.

There are compositions in which there are single even svagov, located in the central part of the window opening. Such details are called symmetrical. There are also more interesting options in which there is a swag with a transfer to one side. Such lambrequins are asymmetric. Svagi may have different designs, the most popular are options such as scallops, shells and skirts.

• Polusvag and perekidy. Such elements differ from a simple swag in a free area in the middle part of the semicircle between the curtain and the pelmet. Such details look very easy and airy. Polusvagov may be several. Similar sets outwardly resemble vine, gracefully framing the curtain.
• Jabot This element is different horizontal orientation. It is a continuation of horizontal svagov and polusvagov. Jabot is fixed on both sides of the opening, continuing a beautiful asymmetrical swag.

• Tie. This part also has a vertical position. She is not approached so often because she visually “cuts” the window. A similar thing is suitable only for wide openings or several windows combined with each other.
• Puffs. These elements are a solid piece of textile with lacing. They are attached to the bottom with a lace. Lambrequins with such additions do not block the window and do not prevent natural light from entering the room. There are lambrequins, puffs called scallop and reaper.

To create lambrequins today, all sorts of beautiful and elegant materials are used:

• Very beautiful and airy lambrequins look from a veil. Many home interior designers choose just such products for decorating bedrooms. The most harmonious are the options of pastel and neutral colors. Veil is perfect for creating spectacular compositions or simple and concise folds.
• There are also denser lambrequins of felt. This material is used by many manufacturers when creating elegant openwork products.
• Not bad in the interiors look organza lambrequins. However, choosing such options, it should be remembered that it is not possible to make beautiful compositions from poorly processed raw materials. They will seem too hard and broken.

• You can make attractive lambrequins from nylon with your own hands. This material looks light and airy, but you need to work with it carefully so that it does not have any defects left on it.
• Today, elegant chiffon options are relevant. They look expensive and attractive, as chiffon itself is light and soft.
• Jacquard products look no less beautiful in the interior.They have an unusual embossed pattern on their surface, which is obtained as a result of interweaving of dense fabric. Externally, jacquard resembles a tapestry. The most high-quality and durable canvas are thicker threads.

• If you want to decorate the interior with elegant lambrequins, then you should take a closer look at the tapestry options. This material is easy to clean and pleasant to the touch. Such things do not accumulate dust, as they have excellent antistatic properties.
• Flax lambrequins have a soft and smooth surface. Such products have an original matte shine and easily fit into many ensembles.
• Also today in stores you can find a huge number of different models of lambrequins from curtain fabric, mesh, velvet, silk, etc. You can choose the right option for every taste, wallet and interior style.

Lambrequins can have a variety of colors:

• The most common, of course, are classic white variants. Such products can be safely attributed to the universal, as they look harmonious in any interiors. Often, white fabrics are combined with contrasting dark.The result is very bright and attractive tandems.
• Soft and gentle look lilac and purple products. With the help of these delicate specimens, you can soften many interiors. Especially spectacular lilac lambrequins look in rooms with light and pastel walls.
• Popular colors are blue and blue. They look organic in many ensembles. For example, with the help of a blue lambrequin, you can slightly revive the interior. Deep blue color is recommended to be combined with white curtains. Such a beautiful contrast can breathe life into many interiors, making them more vivid and nontrivial.

• The trend of recent years are turquoise and light green tones. Lambrequins of this color will look organically with both light and dark fabrics. The main thing that the tandem approached the interior of the room.
• A soothing effect has a natural green color. It can be mixed with other colors (for example, yellow-green shade). Details of this color are chosen by many consumers, since their appearance does not bother even after a few years and does not cause irritation.
• If you like bright and juicy interiors, then you should decorate the window with orange lambrequins. Designers recommend combining such elements with curtains of light shades. For example, a duet of white curtains and an orange lambrequin will look very beautiful and harmonious.

• Pink lambrequin will look beautiful and gentle in the interior. It can be combined with curtains and svagami white, red, purple, burgundy, coral and burgundy.
• It is unlikely to ever lose the relevance of the product in brown tones. These colors also belong to the classics and are combined with many palettes. Beautiful canvases and lambrequins of brown tint are capable of making the atmosphere more warm and cozy.
• Lambrequins are not only monophonic. Today, options with contrasting ornaments, geometric shapes and lines, as well as cute floral prints are very popular.

The main parameters on which to rely when choosing a lambrequin are the height of the room and the dimensions of the window opening:

• If the room has a low ceiling, then the curtains are not recommended to complement the wide options,as they can visually reduce the area of ​​the room.
• On small windows you should not have unnecessarily intricate compositions with multi-layer draperies. They will weight the window opening, making it even smaller.
• For small windows it is recommended to choose not too long products (meter, one and a half in length).
• If the window differs too large dimensions, then you can turn to elegant designs, beyond its limits by 20-30 cm.
• If you turned to original or extravagant products, they can go beyond the opening by 40x50 cm.
• For large openings short lambrequin is not suitable. The most optimal will be 2, 3 and 4-meter options.

A spectacular combination of elegant curtains and a hard lambrequin without additional decorative elements is considered a true fashionable breakthrough in recent years. Particularly harmoniously on the background of the window look light monochrome versions or products with simple geometric images. A huge novelty - lambrequins, chameleons won a huge popularity among customers. They are made of iridescent materials,changing their shade in different light angles.

A fresh trend of fashion is a stylish combination of svag (or peroxides) of shiny and matte fabrics. Especially organically such exquisite additions look in classic environments. More recently, at the peak of popularity were interesting openwork lambrequins. With the help of these details you can liven up even the most boring and monotonous interiors.

Lambrequins will look even more interesting and brighter if they are complemented with various decorative elements.

It can be:

• bells;
• fringe;
• interesting applications;
• additions with beads and glass beads;
• cords;
• inserts with rings;
• tassels;
• crochet details, etc.

It is necessary to choose such decorative elements very carefully, otherwise you risk to spoil the image of the room:

• First of all, you need to focus on the height of the ceilings in the room. As already mentioned, the pelmet can visually reduce the space, so you should choose options with a height of no more than 2.4 meters.
• The most common height of these decorative items is 40 cm, regardless of model. This size is optimal for a standard layout.
• The selection of colors should also be treated very responsibly. Lambrequins should have a call with textiles in the interior to make the decor complete and stylish.

• An important role is played by the form of lambrequins. For example, if the room is small and narrow (hallway or children's room), then it is better to decorate it with products with a small number of folds and decorative elements.
• Lambrequins can also be installed on bay windows. For this fit both hard and soft options. With the help of bay windows, you can hide many of the flaws of the walls.
• If you want to decorate the window with a balcony door with lambrequins, then you should not choose too large and voluminous options from thick fabrics. Such models will prevent easy opening and closing of the door.
• A beveled window is not recommended to be decorated with products in the form of a shell or a tie, since at an angled position they can be distorted and become ugly. For such sites are ideal hard or openwork options.

Let's pick up lambrequins for the interiors sustained in different directions:

• For ensemble in frilly style baroque lush and voluminous lambrequins from expensive fabrics will do. It is advisable to choose copies of deep and dense shades, decorated with contrasting white or golden ornaments / patterns.
• For a cute interior in style provence simple and plain lambrequins with floral or berry prints will do. You can choose both light and more dense options.
• If the interior is made in oriental style, then it will magically look openwork lambrequin red or burgundy, as well as charming models with tassels.

• The interior, made in style minimalism, it is possible to decorate not only with monotonous strict variants, but also with more interesting lambrequins with openwork inserts and contrasting color details, in order to slightly dilute the monotonous decor.
• In fashion nautical style contrasting combinations of white lambrequins and blue curtains (orvice versa). They can be supplemented with decorative laces or pick up striped fabrics.
• For popular style high tech there will be enough simple lambrequins and blinds. It is not necessary to weight such interiors with lush patterned variants, since they are not suitable for all modern styles.

No matter how high quality lambrequins are, they in any case need constant care. They get dirty much less often than regular curtains and tulle, as they are directly under the ceiling.

There are some nuances associated with the care of lambrequins:

• It is necessary from time to time to vacuum these parts. This is necessary so that the dust does not soak into the material. You do not need to remove lambrequins for this. It is enough to wrap the brush with a damp cloth or gauze and walk on the fabric (at low power).
• Can not be sent to a washing machine gang. It is better to walk on it with a damp cloth, vacuuming or dry-cleaning.
• Soft products are washed every six months.
• You can not twist and squeeze the lambrequins, otherwise they will lose shape.
• As a rule, lambrequins are made of fabrics that are easily ironed,as wrinkled things look ugly, and for a long time to iron their rare test.

• In a bright room with a bay window and a glossy creamy floor, chocolate lambrequins with perekida and thick velvet curtains will look spectacular.
• A hard quilted lambrequin can be placed in front of luxurious dark gray curtains and gray and golden tulle. Put a leather chair with furniture studs and a wooden sideboard next to it.

• A soft lambrequin of a milky shade will look amazing in a white room with a floor, complemented by a brown carpet. Put in front of the windows a white, cozy sofa with a four-piece carriage, a white classic chair with wooden armrests, and install candlesticks on the walls.
• Dark blue lambrequin openwork can be hung with blue translucent curtains on the background of a large window. Place a cream sofa on chrome legs, a light hard chair and a round black coffee table in front of it. Lay on the floor black laminate and gray-black carpet with elegant lines.

How to choose a pelmet, see the video below.