Before the invention of the curtain tape, the process of installing curtains on the eaves turned into real flour. It was necessary to properly drape the fabric, calculate the required interval between the hooks and securely fix the curtain. Today, there are many ways to hang tulle on a curtain tape and form folds. Openwork tulle with original braid will become an elegant decoration of any interior.
Types of braid
Before fixing curtains, curtains or curtains on the eaves, you will have to choose high-quality and necessary accessories for them. One of these elements will be a curtain braid. It is a ribbon, inside which special cords are threaded. Such garters have the following functions:
- form ready-made loops for hooks;
- adjust the number and size of the folds of the canvas.
When choosing a curtain tape, pay attention to the following parameters:
- density and quality of the material;
- The width of the line;
- type of fasteners;
- possible ways of draping fabric.
When there is no need to hide the loops, cotton braid can be used. It is more convenient for sewing, but it has one "tricky" feature. When washing, the material shrinks by almost 20%. It is very important to wash it, dry it and gently steam it with an iron before attaching such a curtain tape.
Also, the braid under the eaves varies in width:
Important! To get the same distance between the folds, it is best to use a centimeter tape and calculate the number of elements in advance.
The final result will be affected by the number of rows of loops. To create simple folds on tulle or curtains, it is enough to limit yourself to 2 rows. More than 3 - will allow you to collect a canvas with decorative flowing flounces and voluminous folds from the upper edge of the product. They can be formed:
- vertically for curtains like Roman and French;
- horizontally for classic curtains, tulle, curtains with lambrequin, Italian curtains.
Finally, the type of tape may differ in the type of attachment and fixation:
- Hooks and loops. This is a soft fitting that allows you to form folds of various types. Up to 2 rows of loops can be placed here, on which a tulle or a light translucent curtain is hung. For 4 rows, thick curtains and curtains can be hung without additional folds and hems.
- Eyelets. If you provide for the use of eyelets, the curtain tape is fixed on metal rings. The folds will be formed manually.
- "Kritz-krats" or Velcro tape. On the wrong side of the tape there is a sticky strip for fixing the tape to the canvas itself. One of its varieties is Velcro, which consists of 2 elements (loops and hooks).
- Self-adhesive. This is a more rigid version of the curtain braid, made according to the principle of "kritz-kratz".
- Hot melt. In this case, the adhesive strip is heated with an iron. The layer becomes liquid and, under the influence of temperature, the tape is instantly glued to the curtain.
Advice! Use grommet models for the pipe cornice, and looped braid for the hook cornice.
Advantages
The convenience of the curtain tape lies in the fact that it is very easy to sew it on a typewriter to any fabric, creating folds of various densities. You can also adjust their size and number with the help of cords passed along the tape. With the advent of such fittings, it has become much easier to hang tulle, curtains, curtains and curtains on cornices.
Curtain tape has a number of advantages, along with which:
- there is no need for manual sewing of loops (they are already provided in ready-made ribbons);
- the process of sewing curtains of varying complexity is simplified;
- the width and length of tulle, curtains and curtains are regulated without radical measures (hemming, cutting, etc.);
- neither the tape nor the hardware itself wears out and does not deteriorate over time;
- tightens in minutes thanks to the cords;
- gives clear and neat folds to match the "mood" of the room itself;
- fabric of any texture and density is exquisitely and unusually draped.
With curtain tape, it becomes possible to decorate the window opening in an original way, as well as radically change the style of the interior.
Assembly options
Once you have chosen a regular braid, it must be carefully stitched to the top edge of the curtain from the wrong side. The indent should be 5 mm from the edge. The edges of the tape themselves are tucked inward by 1.5 cm. After that, you must pull the cords so that you get the desired shape of the folds.
A particular type of drapery has its own “assembly factor” (COP). This term means the ratio of the size of the fabric itself to the already assembled version of the tulle on the curtain tape. The COP range ranges from 1.5 to 3 m. For example, you purchase a tape with an assembly factor of 3. This means that from a 6 m wide web, 3 m of a draped curtain is obtained.
There are several options for assembling tulle and curtains:
- "Pencil". This versatile type of fold shows narrow, repeating elements. The assembly factor is 1.5, so there will not be a large consumption of material. It is easiest to hang tulle on such a curtain tape.
- "Columns". You get uniform rows of folds. Their number and density will depend on the strength of the cords.
- "Buffs". Volumetric uneven folds will look spectacular on knitted fabrics due to the property of the material to stretch. The effect of luxury will bring a fabric with a metallic sheen or lurex threads. Pleats are formed using a wide ribbon and 4 rows of cords. The assembly coefficient is better to select from the mark of 2.5. Thick curtain curtains or Austrian curtains will look more elegant and expensive in this version, as in the photo.
- "Fan". This type forms exquisite fan folds. As a rule, they consist of 3-5 feathers.
- "Butterfly". You can create rhombus-shaped ties thanks to the 4-cord tie on the tape.
- "Glass". The folds look like an elongated glass with a stem. The fabric of the tape at the bottom must be double-tucked to achieve the desired shape. It is best for these purposes to choose a braid with a COP of 2.5 and a double row of loops.
- "Bants". With the help of laces, patterns are created in the form of single or double bows, located close to each other. Choose curtain tape from chiffon, mesh or organza with a COP from 2.5 to 3.
With any of these options, you will be able to design a window opening for the desired interior style.
How to prepare curtains?
To properly hang long curtains or curtains with curtain tape, it is important to hem the canvas a little. If we are talking about tulle, it is necessary to raise the lower edge of the canvas at least 5 cm from the floor. Overlock will be needed mainly only for those products that have heavily crumbling material. It is important to make a single seam here, because otherwise you risk getting a thick and sloppy edge.
The sewing of the tape is as follows:
- The fabric is flattened and ironed.
- A braid is sewn with an indent of 2 cm from the edge of the curtain. In the process, it is important to fold the edges and make sure that the lines are parallel.
- Once the tape is sewn on, the cords need to be checked. They must be tight.
- Hooks and clips are attached to prevent the tulle from falling out of the loops. In this case, the rule of the same number of loops on hooks is observed. This will allow the curtain to give a complete and neat look.
Any curtains with tape are hung both on the tire cornice and on the bar. If you have gone too far with the height of the curtain or tulle, you need to raise the hooks a row higher. Thus, you will hide an inconspicuous cornice.
You can hang the curtain on the curtain tape correctly in various ways. You should be aware that the distance between the hooks should not exceed 6 cm. Only after fixing them on the loops, the finished canvas is hung on the eaves.
All created folds on the curtains dictate a certain style in interior design:
- Pencil-style assembly with neutral colors is suitable for a classic style, for cabinets or offices;
- assembly "fan" will look good in a living room or bedroom with a luxurious and expensive interior;
- A "glass" with curtains or tulle to the floor will decorate spacious halls, halls and a lounge;
- light "puffs" will look appropriate in the nursery or in the kitchen;
- the assembly "bow" will perfectly fit into the romantic interior of the bedroom.
You can sew a curtain tape both with the help of a machine and manually, while using the following rules:
- Seams. They should not stand out on the front side of curtains or tulle.
- Hooks and rings. If you use similar fittings, place them across the entire width of the curtain tape. The only thing is that they cannot be hung on threads, because the tulle itself will be ugly pulled together from this.
- The effect of airiness from the folds. To make curtains or curtains fall easily with beautiful tails, sew on a curtain tape with an indent of up to 20 cm from the top edge. So the curtain, even from the most durable fabric, will acquire the effect of airiness.
- Uniformity of tulle. If you choose a plain, translucent or nylon tulle without patterns, then it is better to hide the curtain tape from the wrong side of the curtain.
Use interesting ways to assemble tulle, curtains and drapes to create a comfortable and stylish atmosphere in your home.
Completing the interior design, the question arises: how beautiful to hang curtains? After all, window decoration is the final chords that allow you to finally revive the atmosphere of the room and complement its comfort with originality.
Window decoration is selected based on the color scheme of the room, space zoning and taste preferences of residents
The main thing when choosing curtains is their convenience and organicity in a particular interior.
First, you need to decide and choose a suspended structure and material; secondly, it is important to think over the design option itself, select and purchase the necessary accessories. To do this, it is very important to know how to hang certain curtains correctly.
Note! The simpler, the better - perfectly even flowing curtains made of homespun fabric with a beautiful texture hanging on a regular string are always fashionable and popular.
The overall design of the interior, the cornice option, the presence or absence of accessories, the canvas and the number of layers are basic factors that help you understand how you can hang curtains.
Variety in design can be achieved not only by choosing a fabric for sewing curtains, but also by using various accessories.
Basic rules: how to hang curtains beautifully
Rule 1. Decide on the option of the mounting system or abandon it altogether.
Rule 2. Select materials in accordance with the interior of the room and correctly calculate their dimensions.
Important! Be sure to consider the structure of the canvas. The density of the fabric should isolate extraneous sounds, protect the room from drafts, sunlight and prying eyes.
Rule 3. Compliance with the visual perception of the premises.
Important! For curtains lying on the floor, decorative details should be minimal. But short curtains, on the contrary, require auxiliary accessories.
The combination of curtains with the design of the room
Fashion trends strive to create the most concise and comfortable environment. Simplicity, functionality, naturalness and combination with interior details are the basic truths that help to stay within the framework of both good and trendy taste in order to beautifully hang curtains on the windows.
Option 1. Matching the colors of textiles and curtains. The main thing is to follow the rule of harmony: all shades of textile and upholstery materials must be in harmony with each other. It is enough to pay attention to the color of decorative pillows, tablecloths, upholstery of upholstered furniture, lampshade and choose the textiles and tone of the curtains in accordance with them.
The color of the sofa and curtains should be in harmony with the finish already present.
Option 2. Respect for monochrome. If the textiles of the room have different shades of a certain color, it is necessary to combine the curtain with one of the already available options.
For a monochrome interior, it is good to combine fabrics of different textures, made in different shades of the same color.
Important! Window decoration should remain concise. The main thing is the main color of the curtain, and its accent details are already secondary points that you need to be careful with.
Option 3. Repeating patterns and patterns. The most unusual combination of curtains against the backdrop of the overall interior. Curtains with large patterns in spacious rooms will look beautiful. Accordingly, small patterns perfectly emphasize a small room.
The variety of patterns is endless, their choice is determined by the stylistic component of the interior
How beautiful to hang curtains in the hall
The central place of any dwelling is the hall. In a large guest room, hanging curtains beautifully is as easy as shelling pears. The main thing is to choose fabrics according to the lighting of the room and complement them, for example, with frills, fringes or elegant tassels. For a small living room, it is better to give preference to simple, straight curtains. Canvases can have laconic, horizontally arranged geometric patterns that visually expand the space.
Note! Heavy materials should be combined with light fabrics: organza, tulle, linen, velvet or taffeta. The color scheme of curtains should be combined with the interior of the room.
A very good and trendy option is to hang a single-layer curtain on an ordinary metal cornice with the help of eyelets, keeping the waviness. It can be supplemented with heavy lined curtains that will close in the middle of the window.
The decoration of the window space combines translucent tulle and thick curtains with lambrequins and adds color to the classic style, which will always be in trend.
You can make curtains elegant with the help of lambrequins. This may be a piece of dense matter, collected in folds or bells from above. You can also apply a variant of a hard and dense lambrequin - a gang with even, oblique or rounded edges, fixing them tightly. By fixing on adhesive tape, you can fix the openwork lambrequin.
Ideas for whimsical combinations of colors and shapes can be found in the Art Deco living room
Important! To fasten the curtains on the grommets, use a ring, or rather a lot of them, to keep the waviness.
In order for natural light to enter the guest room, an ideal and beautiful option would be to use on top of the window (from the cornice and up to 20 cm down to the window) a piece of fabric laced in a puff style.
How beautiful to hang curtains in the kitchen
The location and overall dimensions of the window are the first thing to consider before deciding what to hang curtains for the kitchen on. If the window is close to the work area, Roman or short blinds or pleated blinds are ideal.
Cafe-style curtains look original in the kitchen using wall or telescopic cornices
Plisse are mounted around the entire opening of the window and tightly close it. There are different options for pleats. They can be installed on the end of the window itself or inside the frame.
Textile roman blinds will perfectly emphasize the small, short window of a small kitchen. There are many options for Roman blinds. They are fastened in the same way as pleated or hung on a cornice.
For the kitchen, strict Roman curtains or elegant Italian ones will be an ideal option.
Another original option for the kitchen is English or, having a second name, the London type of flat blind. It can be hung in several ways:
- to be able to usually curtain the window as needed;
- to lower down, thus performing an "imitation" of Roman curtains.
Important! To use short or long floor variations, you should know what curtains are hung on in the kitchen. As a rule, this is a regular or string cornice. Each centimeter of the curtain is attached to a regular hook, or the edge itself is simply hemmed and tightly put on the cornice.
If the window is of a horizontal type or it is in a niche, then you can safely choose a tulle up to the window sill
To decorate any short kitchen curtain, a regular ribbon, a bow or special tucks with a metal string and a magnet will help.
You can create a more restrained drapery with the help of the Austrian version of the curtains. They have a main feature - when assembled, the reverse side of the canvas protrudes along the edges.
For a kitchen in airy Provence, Shabby Chic, Chalet or Country styles, you can beautifully decorate the window with cafe curtains. It is enough to pick up a cotton fabric and on the wall, immediately over the window, fix the cornice with rings. In the middle of the window, you need to stretch a string thread in order to string short shutters onto it.
In all other options, that is, if the kitchen is spacious, you can safely hang long curtains. They will look beautiful if you use a string or metal cornice for them. It is enough just to string a smooth curtain made of dense matter or use a thread-curtain that can be assembled and fixed from one side of the wall.
The waves should be smooth - with high-quality fixation of the curtains, the folds will turn out to be quite attractive
How beautiful to hang curtains in the bedroom
A bedroom is a room for sleeping and relaxing. In order not to “overload” the space and complement the interior with curtains as beautifully as possible, you need to take into account the following points.
- The location and size of the room. Luxurious curtains, complemented by tassels, thick, wavy and transparent tulle, thin lambrequin - a great option for a spacious bedroom. For a small room, it is worth limiting the window with a curtain or airy tulle.
- Coordination with the style of the interior. For example, a strict classic style will approve the use of a lambrequin-shell, framing and hiding the cornice. Modern minimalism requires a discreet design, for example, thick floor-length curtains suspended on rings.
For a beautiful bedroom interior filled with a classic style, an extremely light straight-cut kisei fabric is often used. When open, it can be secured with original bows or laces.
Additional Information! Curtains in the bedroom should be not only decorative, but also functional. The canvas should serve as protection from the bright sun and prying eyes. This is especially true for those residents whose apartment is located on the ground floor and the bedroom windows face east.
To create maximum functionality, it is worth installing additional Roman or bamboo blinds inside the window frame. On top of the window, you can attach a string installation to the ceiling and hang even, heavy French curtains going down.
Patterned coffee roman curtains paired with opulent cream drapes enhance the sense of space in this small but tranquil bedroom.
The curtain will look elegant if, on one side of the window, hooks are carefully made with brushes or ribbons from a dense, in the same or a different tone of fabric.
How beautiful to hang curtains in the nursery
A great option for a nursery is the use of combined curtains.
- Different in density and completely opposite in shades of cloth, fixed on a cornice with several tiers. For example, on the first tier, you can hang a tulle, and on the front (second) tier, string a curtain with the help of rings and fix it with a discreet decor.
- Installation of blinds, roller blinds or Roman blinds inside the window. Hang a transparent, soft fabric over the window opening with the help of a single tier of eaves. You can fix the curtain fabric on the cornice with bows, rings, buttons or buttons.
Important! Before choosing a variant of the canvas, the method of its fastening and decor, it is necessary to take into account the gender, character and wishes of the child.
You can diversify the fabrics that go down wavy with the help of special pickups. It can be a curtain holder in the form of a flower, a cartoon character or a soft toy.
When decorating a nursery and choosing curtains, you should pay attention to the gender of the child, it would be a very interesting idea to hang different curtains to separate them into zones.
Three-tiered cornice: how to hang curtains beautifully
To create a multi-tiered, exquisite composition, it is customary to use a three-tiered ceiling or wall cornice. The question immediately arises: how to hang curtains in the kitchen, bedroom or living room if a three-tiered cornice is installed?
- On the first (far) tier, it is worth using special tucks (hooks) to hang a transparent canvas using ribbon tape.
- A denser fabric, for example, a curtain, is attached to the middle tier.
- A lambrequin is stretched on the last (front) tier. As a rule, it is a dense, flat or shell-shaped fabric.
Three-row ceiling cornice allows you to realize the most interesting ideas in creating an exclusive composition on the windows
You can do without a lambrequin. In this case, the front or far tier should simply be left empty. But, if you decide to use it, you can apply another option for beautifully hanging curtains on a three-tiered cornice.
- A transparent panel is hung on the first tier.
- From the second tier to the third, a smooth transition of the lambrequin is carried out.
- On the third tier, additional lambrequin elements are hung on both sides.
Original window decoration with curtains without a cornice
What are curtains hung on if there is no cornice? You can use the following options.
Important! When using the option of a thread or fishing line, you need to firmly fix their ends and make a very strong, strong tension. The thread should not sag, hang out.
Additional Information! You can hang light fabrics on an adhesive tape - Velcro. Dense, heavy curtains can come off along with the mount.
Examples of window design in an ordinary apartment. Best photos
It will be possible to create full-fledged comfort if you correctly emphasize the interior with the help of a beautiful window design. Interestingly hanging curtains can easily hide the shortcomings of both a spacious and a small room. Below are window design options according to different stylistic trends in the field of interior design.
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50 options for beautiful window decoration in different rooms:
How to hang curtains: options, methods and types of fastening for curtains
Choosing curtains can sometimes be difficult. It is necessary to take into account the style of furniture, the color and pattern of wallpaper, flooring, design of doorways, decorative textiles and much more. Very often it is the curtains that become the connecting element that ensures the harmony of the entire interior. That is why it is important to know not only how to choose the right one, but also how to hang curtains correctly.
It depends on many factors: the characteristics of the room, the ratio of the length and height of the wall and the window opening, the type of cornice, the style of the curtains, the color and pattern of the fabric. Here you can see how beautiful it is to hang curtains, the photos available in our gallery will help you understand this difficult issue.
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Traditional curtain rods
The modern range of curtain rods for curtains is so large that it allows the buyer to choose the right type for any room interior. Cornices differ in shape, design, method of attachment to the plane and the materials from which they are made.
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The most expensive and fashionable, perhaps, is the method of attaching curtains to the grommets. Eyelets are large metal (or cheaper, plastic) rings that are attached to the edge of the curtain like rivets. Grommets look great in the interior and provide good sliding of the curtains on the eaves. However, this is a difficult method of fastening, you cannot do this at home, and besides, it does not fit ...
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Ceiling cornice with curtains
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Curtain rod installation
First, let's figure out how to choose and how to hang a ceiling cornice:
The kit of the ceiling cornice, as a rule, includes all the necessary fasteners - dowels and screws. The eaves are fastened to the ceiling along the edges with the help of brackets or ceiling fasteners. If the length of the ceiling cornice exceeds 2m, then an additional bracket (ceiling fixture) must be installed in the middle. Since the fasteners of the ceiling cornice do not interfere with the movement of the gliders, there can be any number of them. The increase in the number of fasteners of the eaves is relevant when ...
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We hang curtains beautifully
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Variety of drapes and curtains
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What are the curtains
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The cornice is an integral part in the interior, because without it it is impossible to hang curtains.
How to hang different types of cornices?
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Scheme of installation of a string cornice.
Profile. Most of them are compact and easy to mount. They are made of aluminum or plastic, most often attached to the ceiling, but can also be fixed to the wall. There are three types of profiles: tire, flexible,...
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How to hang curtains on curtain tape
Curtain tape is a ribbon along which cords are threaded. They form ready-made loops for hooks. With the help of a cord, you can adjust the size of the folds on the curtains, after which its ends are fixed along the edges of the braid. You can learn how to hang curtains on a curtain tape in this article.
Types and application
The mounting strip is attached along the upper part of the curtain from the wrong side, while you need to step back from the edge of 1-2 mm.
There is an assembly factor, which is most often 2.0-2.5. To calculate how much curtain tape you need, you need to multiply the length of your cornice by the coefficient of the type of braid you have chosen. Don't forget to add 8cm for seam allowances. There are hook loops along the edge of the curtain strip. It is worth noting that the higher the coefficient, the more magnificent the frills, as shown in the photo.
Curtains on curtain tape
Advantages
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How to hang a cornice in a room?
In general, curtains have a weight that has a direct impact on the strength of their fastening. When buying a product at a fairly low price, it is better not to use the fasteners that are included with it. The cornice can loosen and fall under the weight of the curtains that hung on it. If the walls are brick, then it's better not ...
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The rules and tips below will help you to carry out your plans without mistakes.
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What are the curtains for?
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Round cornices. They are made from various materials: wood, polymers, aluminum, etc. They have both ceiling and wall mounts. There are double and single. The ends of the rods are closed with various types of knobs. Guide cornice. This type of design has various devices that make it possible, in addition to curtains and tulle, to hang lambrequins. Curtains are pulled apart with cords. The material for this type of eaves is plastic and metal, most often aluminum. ...
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How to hang curtains.
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How to fix curtains on rings or hooks?
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Curtains, curtains and curtains not only decorate the window, but correct its imperfections. Low is made higher, narrow is made wider. You just need to know the secrets of decorators. We will open some of them in this article.
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1. How to make the window wider?
Order a cornice slightly longer than the window. At least 20 cm on each side (in total - 50 or more). Accordingly, the curtains should start from the edge of the eaves. Thus, firstly, the window will seem wider, and secondly, with curtained windows, more daylight will enter the room.
If in a small room the tulle hangs strictly along the window, or goes to the walls only a few centimeters, the small room looks even smaller. In this case, the rod should be lengthened, the tulle should be supplemented with thick curtains, which, when opened, will be located against the background of the wall, and the window will expand.
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On the photos illustrating the decoration of the windows with curtains, it can be seen that the lengthening of the eaves and ...
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Curtains and curtains - window design, general overview
Curtains, curtains, blinds, shutters - in pursuit of the design and materials of the window construction, these important items began to be forgotten. In this article, we will review and advise how to decorate and enhance windows with these additional "accessories".
The most logical but inevitable advice is to choose a design that matches the shape and size of the windows, the proportions of the room, its interior and purpose. By varying the color, the texture of the curtain fabric, the length of the curtains, the type of blinds, you can achieve the desired effect: the window will either match or contrast with the decoration of the walls, floor, upholstery and furniture style.
In any case, think over the design of the "clothes" for the windows so that they become part of a single whole (interior), and not a random decision. This is not easy, and the services of an interior designer will not hurt.
Some tips:
A small window will appear larger if its frames are painted white. For...
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What is filament curtains?
Kiseya, curtains-threads, rope curtains. This type of curtain is a bewitching cascade of braided threads, which are connected and fastened at the top of the canvas with a special decorative ribbon-braid. A similar work of art can be hung on an elegant, beautiful cornice with hooks. Finished products can be easily cut in width and length, they are extremely convenient and practical. Thread curtains are the most luxurious and stylish decor elements for interiors of houses and modern apartments today.
Kisei: where can it be used?
Kisei can be used both in home interiors and in public institutions (cafes, restaurants, offices). A popular trend is the design of exhibitions of various profiles with thread curtains. Kisei allows you to create a translucent wall or divide the space of an exhibition stand into zones. For the interior of an apartment or house ...
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The history of curtains, curtains originates in the distant Middle Ages. They were mainly used in rooms for heat and room zoning. And since the 18th century, under the influence of various trends in interior fashion, window drapery has changed very often. Rich fabrics with various draperies and accessories were hung on the windows. In addition to the decorative effect, some functional aspects should be considered when choosing curtains. For example, from the curtains in the bedroom, we expect protection from bright sunlight. The living room or dining room should be well lit, in which case it is better to hang curtains that let in as much light as possible. And if a beautiful view opens from the window, then the decoration of the window should be minimal and emphasize the beauty of the view.
Let's figure out what curtains are, their elements of which they consist and what types they are. The very concept of "curtain" is very ...
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This is how roman blinds look after proper installation
Before you buy curtains, it will not be superfluous to figure out how they can be hung. The process does not have any particular difficulties, but there are so many hanging options that it is useful to find out which ones exist.
Different curtains are hung accordingly in different ways. The three most common and trendy options are:
Classic fabric; Roman; Roll.
Classic fabric curtains. This option is the most common. If you settled on it, then you will definitely need to decide on the correct curtain height.
We determine the height of the hinge. Designers recommend hanging classic fabric curtains on cornices located at a distance of up to 15 cm from the top edge of the window frame. If the height of the ceiling does not allow this, then it is worth mounting the cornice in the middle of the distance between the end of the upper part of the frame and the ceiling, or mount the cornices in the ceiling. But, it is not recommended to retreat more than 20 cm from the frame ...
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It is generally accepted that it is the curtains that play the main role in the color scheme of the room. Chosen correctly and tastefully, they are able to transform even the saddest style in the interior of the room or, conversely, to calm down too flashy. But choosing curtains is only half the battle. You still need to hang them correctly.
List of components that make up the curtains on the windows.
Modern design involves many options for how to hang curtains. Some of them are considered traditional and simple, but there are also more modern ones that require knowledge of certain rules and principles in this work. Therefore, it is advisable to consider two main options for placing curtains in a room.
Hanging curtains on cornice
Option one - hang curtains on a baguette (cornice). This method is traditional and uncomplicated, but the variety of modern cornices can make you confused. For this reason, it is important to consider several factors that will help you find the right solution. How to hang curtains on the ledge quickly and efficiently?
Main stages of work
The scheme of fastening the ceiling cornice for curtains.
Decide what you want to see on your window. If these are only curtains (meaning one whole canvas or two identical curtains), then a cornice with one guide will be quite enough. If, in addition to curtains, you will also hang tulle, then you need two guides.
In the event that, in addition to all this, you also want to make majestic lambrequins, then you will need 3 or more guides - depending on how many layers of everything you want to see on the window.
The second step is to choose the length of the cornice. If you want to see only the window curtained, then you need to purchase a cornice, the length of which will be equal to the width of the window plus about 5 cm on each side.
But in the case when you want to see the entire wall where the window is located, the curtained cornice is already purchased based on the width of this wall. But here it will be necessary, on the contrary, to subtract 5-10 cm on each side so that the edges of the baguette do not rest against adjacent walls.
Now you need to hang the cornice. This is done using a puncher and screws or special hooks (depending on which mount goes to the baguette in the set). First make a mark on the wall for drilling holes.
The layout of the cornices for curtains.
To do this, put dots in the intended places with a pencil, while maintaining the same distance on both sides from the ceiling to the markings. It is convenient to mark all this together, so that one person holds the cornice, and the second makes markings.
Now you just have to take a puncher, drill holes, drive dowels into them, and then screw screws or fasteners into them, on which to hang the cornice. If you do everything right, the baguette will not look skewed, but will hang evenly.
The last step is to measure the height of future curtains from mounting on the eaves to the floor. This is necessary not only in order to gain height correctly, but also in order not to miscalculate where to sew the loops or fold the fabric. In addition to the height, the width of the curtain is measured in accordance with the eaves. If you want to see not a flat canvas, but folds, then the width is gained at least 1.5 meters more. Now you just have to attach the curtain in accordance with the fastening on the eaves for it.
Mounting methods on the eaves
As a rule, today there are many ways to attach a textile fabric to a cornice.
In order to better navigate them and choose the most suitable method for ourselves, we will consider all the fasteners and how to work with them in more detail.
The scheme of sewing curtain tape to the curtain.
Fastening curtains on clips or crocodiles. Crocodiles are called something like clothespins, which hold the material with the help of small teeth. It is convenient to hang curtains made of durable and heavy fabrics on them. The material itself should only be bent and fixed, and no loops need to be made.
Clips are similar. Only they are well suited for very light types of tulle, which, moreover, can be easily damaged. The principle here will be the same - bend and fasten, like ordinary clip-on earrings on the ears.
Many people wonder how to hang curtains on rings. You can attach the curtains to the hooks that are put on the rings. This is a good option for hanging light to medium curtains and tulle.
To do this, you will need to take the curtains to the studio, where you can order to sew a special trim with hooks ready on it, which will be put on the rings.
As a rule, this method also allows you to slightly adjust the hanging height of the curtains due to the fact that there are already several levels of hooks on the sewn inlay, which are arranged in rows. To date, this method is the most common.
Scheme of installation and removal of hooks on the eaves.
Another good option is to mount the curtains on the grommets. Such curtains are cloths of fabric, on top of which holes are already punched and trimmed with a special material. For this type of curtains, special cornices are produced.
When choosing a cornice for a curtain or curtains for a cornice of this type, it is important not to miscalculate the diameter of the tube and holes on the curtains. The holes usually need to be slightly larger so that the curtain can be easily put on the tube and then easily slide over the cornice during its movement.
And finally, the last option is to mount the curtains on a fishing line. This is the oldest version. You just buy a special fishing line, which is stretched across the width of the wall and attached to the walls. A curtain is put on this fishing line.
However, this method is good to use only in summer cottages, due to the fact that it is the cheapest. Opening and closing the curtains with this option is not very convenient.
Hanging a roller blind
The second option is how to hang roller blinds. To begin with, we will understand in detail what this type of curtain is. So, a roller blind is a canvas that can cover only window openings, like blinds. Such a curtain is not hung on the eaves, but is attached to a special foamed glue in the uppermost part of the window opening.
The advantage of such a curtain is its practicality (if necessary, it rises, completely opening the window) and ease of installation, which can be easily carried out in just 15-20 minutes. A roller blind is ideal for a plastic window. It will look better this way, and you don’t need to drill anything. And if you have very wide window sills that can protrude beyond the level of the main wall, a roller blind will perfectly smooth out this drawback.
Scheme of installation of roller blinds.
The roller blind is selected exactly according to the height and width of the window opening. It is better to make it to order - so you can choose the desired design and drapery for yourself. Now decide where exactly you are going to stick it. In any case, the curtain is attached to the top of the window opening. If you glue it at the top right next to the window, with a curtained window, the window sill will be open. If, on the contrary, away from the glass, the space on the windowsill will already be hidden from view. The best guide in this case can be indoor flowers and the degree of their growth.
After all the theoretical questions are resolved, get to work. Take a special adhesive for roller blinds (freely sold in the store), lather it well and apply evenly to the top of the opening so that the width of the application strip is approximately equal to the width of the part of the curtain to be glued.
After that, take the curtain and from one edge to the next, gradually press it to the surface. It is advisable to do this with two or even three people. When everything is glued, hold the canvas like that for about 5 minutes, then leave it to set. You should not be afraid that the curtain will fall off, as the special glue seizes almost instantly.
So, the main ways of how to hang curtains with your own hands are briefly and clearly considered. It is very important to determine the method of fastening before preparing and fastening the canvas, which will give you the opportunity not to make a mistake and make the right decision.
In order to successfully decorate the interior of a house or apartment, great attention should be paid not only to the choice of curtains, but also to the selection of a cornice. After all, the overall interior of the room depends on it.
There is a wide range of curtains on the market today. They are distinguished by texture, design, color and much more. And for everyone you need to choose a certain cornice, because this is exactly what curtains are hung on.
The material used to make
To know how to hang curtains correctly, you should determine exactly which curtain rods are suitable for each type of curtain and what material they are made of. For the production of cornices, materials such as natural wood, plastic, metal, bamboo are used.
wooden cornices
These cornices have qualities such as reliability and presentability. Due to their high mechanical strength, they can be used for heavy curtains. Their price is quite high, as it is a natural material.
Plastic as a material for cornices
Plastic curtain rods are quite popular among consumers due to their low price and a variety of colors. Installing them is pretty easy. These cornices have additional flexibility, which allows you to make the design of a variety of configurations. But due to their low mechanical strength, they cannot be used when using heavy curtains.
Metal for the manufacture of cornices
Metal cornices are perfect when using massive curtains of extremely heavy construction.
Forged metal structures are suitable for expensive curtains in a classic style interior. Their weight is quite large, so the fastening should be carried out by a specialist. The cost is quite high.
They are especially popular. Possessing a fixation function, they allow you to fix a variety of decors (lambrequins), curtains, tulles at the required height and set the required width.
bamboo cornices
This species is only gaining popularity. It is used in eco-style, where natural materials are used.
Varieties of cornices according to the method of manufacture
- String cornices.
- Baguette cornices.
In string cornices, a metal string is used, which is not recommended for use in rooms where humidity is high. This can be a little inconvenient when using them. To avoid various troubles, taking into account the moment where and what the curtains are hung on, the metal is coated with a special coating.
Baguette cornices are considered more popular and widely used. They are quite easy to install and more practical.
Eaves fasten both on a ceiling, and on a wall - depending on at what height to hang up curtains.
They can also be fixed regardless of the surface.
Forms of cornices
To choose the right cornice for the room, you need to take into account the shape of the cornice. They have a round shape, embossed and baguette. Cornices can be of a profile type, with a telescopic device, as well as cornices used when attaching blinds or Roman blinds.
When using single-row cornices, one row of window textiles is supposed to be placed. On two-row cornices, you can hang both a curtain and a curtain, or two other details for the window, as long as they are combined with each other. Three-row cornices can be used to accommodate several types of curtains, as well as curtains or other textiles.
If we consider for curtains, we can conclude that their installation is almost the same for all types of curtains. Only it is necessary to take into account the features of the installation of each eaves.
Curtain rods for roller blinds
Considering the question of how to hang roller blinds, you need to consider the principle of using this type of curtain. They have a variety of mounting options and a huge selection of colors. Using the instructions, you can independently install roller blinds.
For them, open and closed types of fastening are used. When choosing a mounting option, you should take into account some of the nuances. With the help of certain types of fixation, you can achieve a visual increase in space, create a certain atmosphere of the room. It is also protection from the sun and different weather conditions. You just need to know what type of fastening is suitable for a particular type of window.
With the help of an open type of fixation, curtains can be fixed both above the window and in the window opening itself. They are installed, as a rule, if there are plastic windows in the room.
After all, there is nothing easier than hanging. The presence of multi-purpose mechanisms allows you to use it in other elements. There are several types of open fixation cornices: mini, standard and attic. The first type of fastening (mini) is suitable if you need to close the sash or frame. The second is fixed above the window. If the window has a complex shape, the third type (attic) will do. The structure and operation of the mechanism are almost the same in all types of fastening: using 2 holders, the shaft is fixed and the curtain is wound around it. Roller curtains are controlled by a special chain or spring mechanism. For the spring mechanism, the holder must be installed on the bar below. To lower the curtain, you need to pull the holder down, fixing it at the desired level. To raise the curtains, you need to pull down to unlock the system, and then release.
The fastening system is usually fixed with double-sided mounting tape, the disadvantage of which is that it can melt in hot weather.
You can use a hanger mount, but it is not suitable for all types of frames. The easiest option is to mount with screws or self-tapping screws.
The size of the shaft diameter will depend on the width and dimensions of the curtains.
Closed systems vary in size. But this does not affect the functionality and its attractive appearance. This type of fastening is distinguished by the presence of a box - parts with side plugs. Thanks to this detail, the mount looks neat and elegant. A strong shaft and a large box are essential for using large roller blinds.
In the case of fastening an overall roll structure, the mechanism may not fit above the window. Then it can be attached to the ceiling of a room or opening. Only in this case it will not be possible to use guides.
To avoid deformation of the curtain fabric, to ensure the correct movement of the system, to prevent the curtain from moving, it is strongly recommended to install guides whenever possible.
Curtains on tape
One of the types of curtains is tape curtains. How to hang correctly so that they look original and neat on the ledge?
First, you need to pull the ends of the threads that are located along the line of the curtain tape from one edge and tie them into one knot. Since the tape is of different types, the number of threads on it can be from two to five pieces. We also tighten the second edge of the tape in the same way. If the curtains were sewn in the salon, the threads may already be tied. Then you need to pull the threads so that the curtain tape is equal to the length of the cornice, fixing the tightened threads with a knotted knot. Then smooth out the folds that formed on the tape. And the curtain can already be hung on the eaves by attaching hooks to it, at a uniform distance from each other, approximately 0.1 m.
Roman curtains
For complex window openings, if for some reason it is not possible to use ordinary curtains, a Roman blind can be used. How to hang and how to choose the right cornice for her so that there are no problems later?
Roman blinds have a beautiful appearance and are a piece of curtain fabric with evenly divided parts. With the help of rigid rods, the fabric rises, folding in even rows. To fix the canvas, a special bar is sewn from below. With the help of a special chain, you can raise and fix the curtain at the desired distance. This is the principle of operation of Roman blinds. Only for such curtains a special type of cornice is needed, which has features compared to other types of cornices. It is not difficult to use, even if the openings are irregularly shaped (arch or trapezoid). For Roman blinds, you need to use a cornice with manual or electric mechanisms. It consists of a metal profile, a plumb line for the web, a lifting mechanism, a chain, a pulling element, Velcro and hooks. For Roman blinds, fabrics can be used, both ultra-light and fairly dense, depending on what the curtains are hung on.
Today there is a huge selection of different options for Roman blinds, and choosing the right one will not be difficult. Cornices for this type of curtains have a fairly high price. Having decided to install them, you should not buy a more economical option. After all, the type of curtains themselves depends on how the lifting mechanism will work. When buying a cornice, it is good that it has a chain control, not a rope one.
When figuring out what curtains are hung on and choosing a suitable cornice, you need to consider some rules for interior design. For the classic style of the room, wood or wood-like cornices are suitable.
When decorating an interior in an oriental style, it is recommended to use bamboo cornices or Japanese curtains. The use of chrome and nickel-plated round cornices is suitable for a high-tech room.
