The installation of a well-known decorative element for premises - a lambrequin - is known to almost all housewives. With the help of a lambrequin you can hide the unattractiveness of the cornice, as well as visually enlarge the room in which it is located. How to hang a lambrequin quickly and with minimal effort? The reader will find out the answer to this question by reading the article to the end.
Varieties of lambrequins
The product is a rectangular piece of fabric that is attached to the curtain rod on top of the curtain. Even a novice master can handle sewing.
Enough:
- Measure the width of the window opening or the length of the cornice.
- Increase the resulting figure by at least 30% (to get a beautiful assembly).
- Cut out 2 rectangles - for the front and back sides of the lambrequin.
- Sew the resulting parts together.
However, there are other decorative elements.
Soft
Lambrequins are pieces of fabric gathered into soft folds. This is a whole group of products that can differ in styles and sizes.
Such models are hung with fairly thick curtains in spacious rooms with high ceilings. But if you choose the right product, they also look good in a room with a standard ceiling height.
Hard
If soft lambrequins, like curtains, regulate the penetration of sunlight into a room, then hard models perform mainly a decorative function. They are sewn straight, without folds. Often they are an openwork ribbon made in a factory.
But the simplest rectangular models - “bandeau”, resembling a wide ribbon, are glued from the inside with a special material - doublerin.
Combined
This type of lambrequins is a combination of individual elements of soft products with hard ones. Models can be complemented with decorative cords, tassels and other accessories.
How to expand the space and raise the ceiling
Designers claim that experiments with installing lambrequins can only be done if the ceiling in the room is not below 2.7 m, and if the room is spacious enough, otherwise curtains with such decorative elements will visually make it more bulky.
The lambrequin should be hung so that its upper part coincides exactly in the middle with the line of the window opening. At the same time, it is advisable to raise the edges of the canvas a little. These secrets will help you achieve the effect of a window smile. You need to carefully fasten it, because low edges will visually lower the ceiling. Often designers recommend using active vertical lines in the design. To do this, you need to make folds 0.5-1 m wide, falling evenly to the floor. The volume of drapery is selected depending on the size of the window opening. It is advisable to purchase curtains that will have a brighter color palette than the lambrequin. You can also use a fabric with contrasting color. This will also visually lift the space.
The lambrequin can be easily stylized. It is not necessary to use the classic version, and then it can fit even into an ultra-modern interior. In a high-tech style, the role of a decorative structure will be well fulfilled by a raised blind - this is what is commonly called in the design world for an ordinary Roman or roller blind. A few fancy valances will help you achieve layering without being too pompous. Design techniques for a stylized design are no different from those used for the classic version. If the canvas is mounted high, the height of the walls and windows will visually increase. If you make the roller blind wide, protruding far beyond the side walls of the window, the boundaries of the opening will expand.
Types of soft
In the interior of residential premises, soft curtains are often used. There are many varieties of them, and it is easy for owners to choose the most suitable option.
Swags
They are semicircular parts assembled into slightly sagging drapery elements. They are attached to the cornice using curtain tape, which makes it easier to assemble the folds.
Swags are used in interiors decorated in a classical style; they are not suitable for minimalism.
Step-by-step sewing of a swag looks like this:
- First they take measurements. You need to know the width and height of the window opening, the length of the cornice.
- Make a calculation. For swag, such indicators as depth (the degree of sagging of the drapery), length (the segment that the product will occupy on the cornice), shoulder (side part) are important. The most popular are equilateral swags, both arms of which are the same length.
- They build a swag pattern taking into account its shape. For an equilateral element, the pattern is made based on a square.
- Cut out the product blank, taking into account seam allowances.
- The parts of the swag are sewn together taking into account the characteristics of the fabric from which it is made.
Tie
This element is also called déjabot, or frill. It is a vertical drapery of a spiral shape. This lambrequin resembles an old tie that can be seen in historical portraits. It can be cascading or helical, with counter folds. "Ties" can be combined with swags.
Coquille
The element is often associated with women's dresses or blouses, but lambrequins can also have this shape. This is a strongly flared circle or oval, which is cut out in a spiral, carefully working out the edges. Both single and double molds look beautiful.
Buffs
The window decor element is a piece of fabric that forms three-dimensional assemblies of various shapes. They are secured using hand or machine stitching.
Bell
This is not a full-fledged lambrequin, but a detail of window decoration - a small element with draperies reminiscent of a bell.
Kitchen
Rarely does a modern kitchen have the opportunity to boast curtains with lambrequins. It depends on the desire of its owner to create comfort or remain true to the beauty of classic curtains.
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Practical option with eyelets
A small kitchen in an apartment in a multi-storey building can easily afford decorative lambrequins on grommets, which are easy to create and maintain. The low price, the possibility of self-production and correctly selected colors that combine all the colors of the kitchen are quite a winning option for any housewife who spends a lot of time in the kitchen.
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Openwork tulle applique
A small window, transparent tulle that protects against insects in the kitchen, an almost invisible lambrequin with an openwork appliqué made of gilded fabric, a wall or ceiling cornice with rounded edges - these are the conditions for the appearance in a modern kitchen of a useful and beautiful element of modern decor that can get along with almost any kitchen set .
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Merry Provence
The fashion for a rustic lifestyle with a slightly romantic twist will initiate the idea of decorating a kitchen in the Provence style. Light curtains made of chintz, cotton or viscose, decorated with small polka dots, a calico lambrequin with a cheerful colored print of blooming roses are quite suitable for a cheerful, resilient housewife who loves flowers and comfort.
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Colored puffs
A large, bright kitchen with several windows facing south and east will always be abundantly illuminated by sunlight. Cotton or linen curtains, assembled in the form of lambrequins under the ceiling cornice, can slightly reduce the light flux.
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Kitchen with access to the balcony
The double ceiling cornice can accommodate translucent tulle, which is moved to the side when exiting the balcony, as well as a stylized Italian curtain, assembled with a ceiling tie in the form of a twisted cord, divided by it into two unequal parts - a corner mold and a lambrequin with two asymmetrical swags. All this can be freely hung from the ceiling of any small kitchen with a balcony door.
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Light lambrequin without curtains
Creating it is quite simple - hang five decorative brackets over the window, take a plain piece of light-colored linen fabric with fringe sewn at the bottom, divide it into four equal parts and hang each part between the brackets, hooking the fabric to them with hooks or linen loops. The lambrequin will become unique in its own way, just as any handmade item becomes unique.
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Fabric tulle
The long-forgotten fabric tulle made of cotton in the form of a mesh with a fine mesh of up to two millimeters can well become a lambrequin in the kitchen of any housewife. It is enough to take a strip of it and cut off the cells, forming a simple geometric pattern along the bottom edge. Over time, the cut edges will fluff up a little, forming a fine fringe. But if the knots of the mesh weave are weak, then you need to process the edges manually, collecting the unraveling ends with a needle.
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Modular cornice
Any free-standing window in the kitchen can be decorated with classic Italian curtains with tiebacks, a modular lambrequin of two swags and a soft bando placed between them made of fabric used to make curtains. By placing all this on a wooden cornice and adding freely hanging tulle, the kitchen owner will receive a unique curtain that she can be proud of for many years.
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Classic soft cornice
It is very easy to complement any kitchen and any furniture in it with a cornice made of fabric, slightly gathered with vertical cords into small vertical scallops of any width and length, which does not interfere with opening the window sashes. The only condition that needs to be met is to match the color of the fabric to the color of the kitchen set.
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Openwork
A beautiful wall cornice, a cut out openwork mesh made of dense rigid fabric with stringed rings will give an ordinary tulle covering a window or doorway in the kitchen a nice look. The most difficult thing is to choose a beautiful design or come up with one yourself.
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Short curtains
The small windows in most kitchens, located above the countertop, do not require long panels. Short translucent curtains made of colored tulle, carefully selected with side tie-backs, connected into a single whole with a wide lambrequin covering the upper blind transom of the window would be appropriate.
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Any kitchen should have a mood to match the temperament of its owner. A kind, cheerful woman with a sense of humor will definitely choose light decor, diluted with bright spots of ribbons and flowers.
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A cheerful person loves a riot of colors. For him, the laws and rules of competent and rational construction of the space around him are not important. A small window looking at the sun, with short sliding curtains and a narrow colored blue-pink lambrequin helps you live, enjoying every moment.
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Long curtains
A bright kitchen facing north looks good with colorful fabrics that incorporate all the colors of the rainbow. Simple curtains, wide tiebacks and a corresponding lambrequin are the simplest small window decor available to every housewife.
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Roman curtains
Roman canvases are quite rarely decorated with lambrequins. It is believed that a simple colored, well-chosen fabric does not need applied decoration. However, there are cases of using horizontal rigid gangs covered with contrasting fabric.
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Another example of a wide, rigid bandeau with an arched neckline, trimmed with fabric identical to the curtain.
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A soft lambrequin in the form of a strip of fabric with a shaped cut bottom edge can cover the ugly cornice of a Roman blind.
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Types of hard
The structures are made using different techniques. They are often a factory-made product, but sometimes they are also made at home.
Openwork
The simplest option is an openwork stripe. Sometimes an intricate pattern is cut into it using a laser. In this case, the drawing can be made in any style. Such lambrequins are made from lace, denser fabric, incl. felt.
With a straight, curly edge
Basically we are talking about strip, or strip, lambrequins. Such models can be hung even in rooms with low ceiling heights. They are often made from coupon roll material, with a pattern repeated along the entire length.
Cut the products in the form of 2 rectangles of the same length, leaving seam allowances on each. Separately, cut out a rectangle from cushioning material - doublerin or non-woven fabric with an adhesive base, which will help fix the rigid shape. Such lambrequins do not form folds.
In addition, there are plank structures made of rolled material with a curved edge - they look impressive.
Results
Elegant window decoration
As you can see, the process of attaching a lambrequin is not that complicated. The result will undoubtedly please you, because thanks to the lambrequin an atmosphere of warmth and comfort is created in the room.
A beautifully designed window space looks original and attractive compared to standard curtains and tulle. The main thing is to successfully choose the fabric, color and design of the product, because it is thanks to this that you will achieve maximum harmony.
For example, high fastening of the structure will visually lengthen the height of ceilings and walls, while a wide product will expand the boundaries.
We wish you success and successful experiments. The video in this article will clearly depict the entire process of attaching a lambrequin.
Window decoration is a special art. In order to create a cozy homely atmosphere, it is necessary to combine many elements that will not only complement each other and harmoniously combine with the existing interior, but also perform a special function.
Thick curtains protect the room from prying eyes, airy curtains help daylight penetrate inside, and a lambrequin most often helps to hide some imperfections and, of course, performs a special decorative function. Today we’ll talk about how to hang a lambrequin correctly.
Choosing a cornice for a lambrequin
For any product it is important to choose the right cornice. In this case, the same elements are selected as for curtains, i.e. they are wall and ceiling.
In each of the categories, several additional varieties can be distinguished. For example, there are profile cornices, “rod” models and strings. The latter are rarely used for attaching lambrequins, especially when it comes to lush, soft models such as swags, molds or puffs.
More often, either ceiling cornices hidden behind the plank or round rods are used.
General recommendations for securing drapery
Product made from durable materials
Apartment decoration: curtain design + tulle + cornice + lambrequin - all these concepts are interconnected, because they relate to the design of the room. As mentioned above, window decoration plays a major role in this process, so it is extremely important to correctly select all the necessary elements and details.
So, for example, if there are curtains, then the presence of a rigid lambrequin is implied. In addition to this, there are also soft and combined ones.
The decorative lambrequin for the cornice is mainly made from the same fabrics that are used when sewing porter or companion fabrics. Products made from lightweight materials - organza or transparent veil - look most attractive. Tiebacks, decorative cords, pompoms, tassels - all these accessories complete the composition.
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Cornice installation process
How to attach a lambrequin to a cornice - this is a question that arises for all those who decorate a window on their own. First of all, we would like to note that the product is fastened to special cornice guides.
Note! Attaching drapery to the cornice is not an easy task. Buying a lambrequin or ordering one according to your own design is nothing compared to installing it. Therefore, if you are not confident that you can handle this process yourself, it is better to seek help from professionals.
How to attach a lambrequin to a cornice
This decorative element must be properly fixed, otherwise the calculations and efforts to manufacture the product will be in vain.
Velcro
To fix rigid structures, special Velcro is used. In this case, you need to measure the tape along the upper border of the lambrequin. It is fixed with the sticky side to the outer edge, and a special adhesive composition is used on the inside.
Tapes with loops
Tapes or loops can be used for lambrequins. The first ones are strips of the same fabric from which the curtains themselves are sewn. They can be tied in different ways, incl. bows, attach to the cornice using loops sewn from the same fabric as the lambrequin.
Peculiarities
Before you become familiar with the methods of attaching lambrequins, you need to understand what these products are. Textiles are one of the decorative elements of drapery. Basically, lambrequins are located in a horizontal position on top of the curtains.
The products are used on massive thick curtains that decorate spacious rooms.
Often, various elements are used to decorate the lambrequins themselves. These include:
Most often, textile products are used as a complement to classic interiors. It is known that this trend is pretentious and loves various decorative elements that can fully emphasize the expensive furnishings.
Today there are several main types of lambrequins:
- The most popular options include soft models that are easy to attach. Basically, the same fabric from which other window design elements are made is used for sewing. These lambrequins are attached to curtains or cornices.
- But rigid lambrequins need a strong frame for fixation. For more convenient fastening, an element such as Velcro is used.
- A universal type can be called combined models that combine the features of the two previous options. In this case, soft elements are used as a complement to the hard base.
How to hang a lambrequin on a cornice
This depends on both the type of fabric and the type of cornice.
To the ceiling
Adhesive tape is most often used. For reliability, it is coated with glue on the inner (soft) side: this way it will be attached to the underside of the drapery. You can use clear fishing line instead.
On the round
Tapes and loops are used. They look impressive and will become part of the decor.
On double
A special adhesive tape will do. Often in such cases, a flexible profile is additionally installed - the structure is attached to it using tape, and the front forged cornice or strip covers the joint.
To tubular
They mainly use special fasteners that come with the structure itself, or they can be purchased separately.
Rules for caring for a lambrequin
Hard products can be vacuumed using a special attachment - it is also used for furniture. Soft lambrequins can be washed, but not often. For these purposes, a weak soap solution is used, without bleaches or other aggressive chemicals. You need to follow the fabric manufacturer's instructions, be especially careful with light fabrics - veil or chiffon.
It is important to dry the elements properly. This can be done naturally by leaving them hanging on the rope for several days and not ironing them afterwards. Then it is easier to assemble the product into soft folds.
Options in the interior of different rooms
Each type of lambrequins has its own characteristics. Drapery is the final touch that makes the chosen room special. Textile decor for windows of the same design may not look the same in the interior of different rooms.
When choosing models for premises of a certain purpose, designers are guided by the following principles:
- For living room, hall. Curtains of any type are suitable, matching the overall interior. The hard version will make the room strict, formal, while the soft one will add romantic, playful notes. Suitable fabrics: velvet, gabardine, velor, veil, organza.
- To the bedroom. Light curtains with a minimal amount of decor will look good. The shade of textiles should be matched to the overall tone of the finish. It can be identical or contrasting. Multi-layer compositions combining several colors are suitable for rest and sleep rooms.
- To the children's room. Lambrequins in a child’s room should first of all create a harmonious space. They should not block or distort natural light. Massive structures with excessive decoration will not be suitable. Instead of combined ones, it is better to give preference to models of one specific type.
- To the kitchen. When choosing hanging decor, the size of the room, the design of the window opening, and the layout features play an important role. If a set, refrigerator, or stove is located next to the window, use asymmetrical models. To highlight space, it is better to use a rigid lambrequin, a crown, or gathered fabric with a natural sag.
