When decorating their apartment, many are faced with the issue of choosing suitable curtains and curtain rods. After all, these items must not only match the interior, but must be easy to use and have a beautiful appearance.
Today, the most popular and convenient option is a curtain rod with hook rings. But not everyone knows how to hang curtains on it. This process has its own characteristics and nuances, knowing which you can make your home even more attractive and comfortable.
In the photo - beautiful flowing curtains
What should you pay attention to before purchasing curtain mounts?
Curtain fasteners are a very important component in the design.
It can completely change the impression of the canvas. Therefore, you should carefully consider your choice. The first thing you should pay attention to is the overall style. Do not forget about the type of frame and the density of the material. For example, if you decide to attach curtains to the ceiling, ribbons or hooks are best.
In the vast majority of cases, they are attached to a ceiling or wall frame.
Some types of reinforcement allow the material to remain flat, while others allow it to fall in waves. In some rooms, strict design is more important, in others certain freedoms are allowed.
An incorrectly selected frame can negate the entire attractiveness of the curtains and disrupt the stylistic unity of the interior.
You should think in advance about how you want the structure to look. Decide whether it will be heavier or lighter. Please note the following recommendations:
- select fastenings for curtains to the wall at the renovation stage;
- you need to respect the interior as a whole;
- if you have a frame installed, it must match the color scheme of the furniture or upholstery;
- for fastening you can use rings, braids, loops, clamps;
- for low ceilings, it is better to attach curtains to the ceiling, which will give the room a more spacious look;
- it is recommended to fasten heavy materials to more durable structures (for example, metal);
- It is recommended to decorate narrow windows with a semicircular frame.
The cornice fasteners are selected based on the design of the cornice itself, the density, texture and color of the fabric, as well as the characteristics of the curtain model.
conclusions
Tubular cornices, whether steel or wood, will always remain the standard for fastening curtains and the most sophisticated window design option. The most suitable option for attaching curtains for them are small rings sewn into the fabric or hung from loops. They slide easily along the curtain rod, form smooth, beautiful folds and allow you to change the position of the curtains without any extra effort. Of course, curtains with built-in rings have flooded the curtain market; they are a combination of beauty and functionality, practicality and elegance, and therefore are most often the choice of modern designers. But even the old, well-known rings allow you not to adapt the fabric and attach any product with amazing ease. The choice is always yours, and a kitchen, bedroom or living room can be transformed from a routine space into a beautiful piece of art. Be sure to take into account the whole picture, the harmony and appropriateness of all decorations and accessories, then you will get a truly thoughtful and stylish interior.
What types of curtains are there?
The wide variety of curtains makes it difficult to choose how to install them. To make the right decision, you need to navigate their types:
- Sliding: straight, coffee, with lambrequins, photo curtains, muslin.
- Lift - Roman, Italian, French, roller shutters.
- Stationery - pleated curtains, stained glass.
- Door - for decorating openings.
- Thread is a natural woven fiber called muslin. Used in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms.
The choice is great and this contributes to the correct interior design of a house or apartment.
Methods of attaching curtains with photos
- At the cornice. Classic positioning of fabrics. There is a large selection of similar products on the modern market. They vary in shape, assembly, material and color. The structure can be attached to both the wall and the ceiling.
- Fastening systems without cornice. If the design does not have cornices, the curtains are attached directly to the windows, ceiling or wall. Iron or clear PVC hooks, stiff rope, electrical tape and even a dry branch can serve as accessories. There are no restrictions, it all depends on the designer’s imagination.
The photo shows a bedroom with an unusual window opening, the eyelets of which are attached directly to the wall.
Main characteristics of curtain rod rings
The popularity of curtain rod rings is explained by the fact that:
- They allow the curtains to hang in uneven, beautiful folds, creating a special charm and color in the room, filling it with comfort.
- They favorably emphasize the beauty of curtain fabric. Most often, this accessory uses lightweight materials that sway freely in a slight breeze, creating the illusion of spaciousness and airiness in the room. An example of decorating a hall with a wooden cornice with rings can be seen in the photo.
- Curtains on such a mount easily slide along the curtain rod, ensuring the simplicity and functionality of the model.
Form
Rings for curtain rods are available in various shapes. They can be:
- round or oval;
- square or rectangular;
- triangular, harmonizing well with the interior in a modern style.
Attaching curtains to a string cornice with photo
Let me remind you that in a wire frame the load-bearing element is metal or elastic PVC wire. However, it is preferable to use a metal cable, since the PVC can stretch over time, causing the curtain to sag.
Indeed, attaching curtains to string curtain rods is not much different from the options for attaching curtains to tubular curtain rods.
In laced frames, the curtain can be attached to the rings using hooks and hangers of all types, eyelets, loops and lace. All these methods of attaching curtains are described above.
Perhaps the most significant difference is that the diameter of the string is much smaller than the diameter of the support pipe. Therefore, consider this point when choosing the size of rings, hooks, loops and rings. Don't choose them too big. It is desirable that all elements be commensurate with the diameter of the rope.
The photo shows examples of attaching curtains to a string frame.
Video description
About ideas for curtains with ties in the following video:
Hooks
Hooks are a popular type of fastening due to their obvious ease of use. There are two types of hooks. The first ones (usually metal) are sewn from the inside of the panel and are equipped with rings that move freely along the cornice. The second hooks are small, plastic, which allows you to make them invisible by hiding them under a closed cornice. In this case, loops are sewn to the curtain.
Hooks in a Mediterranean interior Source art-interior.moscow
Fastenings for curtains in the form of hooks are hidden from view, so they do not affect the appearance of the window decor. This is ideal for attaching curtains to a flat cornice. Hooks will hold curtains made of any fabric except the heaviest ones. When choosing this fastener for the cornice, purchase clamps that prevent the hooks from slipping.
Their advantages include low cost, easy installation and reliable operation. The downside is that the fastening is not one of the most aesthetically pleasing, plastic hooks break, and metal ones make a fair amount of noise when moving along the eaves.
Airy muslin on hooks Source hzcdn.com
Attaching curtains to curtain rods with guide profiles + photo
In these frames, fasteners are attached to the frame profiles for hanging the curtain. In most cases these are hooks and pendants.
To attach curtains to hooks, you can
- Sew loops or eyelets from the rope to the top of the curtain. The diameter of the rings and rings should be slightly larger than the thickness of the hanging hook so that the curtains are more securely attached to the hangers.
- Sew mounting tape that includes installation loops, and attach curtain rod hooks to these loops.
Wall
This type of structure for attaching curtains can be made of plastic, wood or metal. Based on the name, it is clear that the wall cornice in the photo is attached to the wall using dowels. In order for textiles hung on a cornice with rings to beautifully frame the window, you need to choose a structure whose length is 50 cm longer than the opening. It is important to maintain a distance from the top of the window to the cornice, which should be at least 5 cm. This is necessary so that the curtain does not interfere with the unhindered opening of the sashes. To prevent the curtain from touching the window frame and heating system, you need to attach the curtain rod at a distance of at least 10 cm from the wall.
Types of fastening without cornice
There are special options that do not require installation of a frame:
- novel;
- roll;
- attachment point;
- with fabric fastener.
Roman curtains
Roman blinds are usually mounted on a special frame, which consists of an aluminum profile, a lifting mechanism and a control unit.
If for one reason or another you can’t buy a special frame, don’t worry. The shutter can be fastened with Velcro, which is sold at sewing supply and headphone stores. One part of the Velcro is glued to the regular frame, the other to the curtain.
But it is more practical to use a special frame.
Curtains are the ideal assistant for creating coziness and comfort in your home!
Roller blinds
A roller blind is a fabric wound around a rod.
Methods for attaching curtains:
- open type (outside the opening);
- closed type (inside the opening).
Roller shutters with a closed type of fastening are best installed on large windows and doors. If the opening is not large or there are no window sills, then curtains are installed above the opening.
Fastening roller blinds depends on their system:
- the use of metal or plastic brackets in the opening;
- free hanging;
- on spring brackets without fastening to frames;
- on double-sided tape;
- self-tapping screws for the frame.
Roller blinds are very easy to install. Anyone can do this!
Before securing it with tape, it is heated with a hairdryer, then the protective film is removed and glued to the surface. Further installation is carried out according to the usual scheme.
The classic version of assembling roller blinds:
- installation of brackets with dowels;
- installation of curtains in brackets on the control side;
- installation of chains with which curtains are checked;
- mounting bracket cover.
Curtains are attached to the opening sash using hanging brackets that are installed on top of the sash.
Point mount
The name itself reveals the essence of fashion. The curtain is attached above the window in several places. These can be hooks on which rings or eyelets are put on.
Therefore, when decorating a window with a curtain, you can create an unusual and original design - add romance.
The disadvantage of such a console is that it is static. The tent cannot be moved. A solution may be to use a tie or magnetic clip to hold the fabric in position so that part of the window remains slightly open.
Textile clasp
Usually fastened with Velcro. When there is no opportunity or desire to install a frame, this option can be a good solution.
Not long ago, self-adhesive Velcro was used as a fastener for fabric curtains.
The most important thing is that the curtain can be hung with Velcro both inside the frame (for example, coffee curtains) and on the wall. Great! And it's easy to shoot.
As you can see, there are many different ways to hang curtains. Among them there are both very original ones and those that add special elegance, comfort or romance to the interior. Choose yours!
The main thing to remember is that the method of placing curtains should correspond to the interior of the room.
We attach blinds to plastic windows
There are several ways to connect curtains:
- outside the window;
- inside the opening;
- on the doors.
Depending on the method, the required length of the curtains is selected.
In the first option, 10 cm of width and height must be added to the size of the opening. Be sure to check if the window can be opened with the shutters up.
The photo shows how to attach curtains to the ceiling
In the second option, you need minus 4 cm from the size of the opening in width and 2 cm from the height.
In the third option: the width of the glass plus three centimeters. In this case, the curtains should not interfere with the rotation of the window handle.
The shutters are attached with dowels and screws. They can be attached to the ceiling.
First, drill into the wall and insert a dowel. Then screw the holder with self-tapping screws. Using a spirit level on the opposite side, install the stand in the same way.
To install curtains wider than half a meter from the ceiling, you need to use three mounting brackets.
Material
The material used to make rings varies. It can coincide with the material of the cornice strip or, on the contrary, differ sharply, for example, when metal rings are put on a wooden cornice.
Cornice rings are usually made from the following materials:
- Plastic. Many options for fastening rings are made from plastic, both imitating other materials (usually made “like wood”), and with an emphatically plastic structure, which has a wide range of colors and different degrees of transparency. You can hang any curtains of suitable design on them. Depending on the model of the cornice, plastic rings will look appropriate in a nursery, kitchen or living room.
- Tree. Wooden rings for curtains on cornices will be appropriate in rooms furnished in a classic or antique style. For wooden rings, it is not advisable to take a curtain rod made of another material - they will look stylish only on wooden structures, especially if plain curtains made of noble fabrics are hung on them.
- Metal. A curtain holder with metal rings can be hung, depending on the model, both in rooms with a modern style and in imitation of antiquity (forged models of holders). You can hang curtains on them using any of the methods below on how to attach curtains to rings.
Options for places to attach curtains
- Ceiling. One of the most common mounting positions. Ideal for rooms with low ceilings.
- Wall. A classic place to hang curtains. Almost any fastener can be installed on it. This format is mainly used for heavy canvases and fabrics.
- Hammer. Most often, roller, Roman and bamboo models are installed, as well as fabric and metal curtains.
- Frame. As in the previous version, it provides for the placement of miniature curtains that are convenient to fold.
The photo shows hourglass curtains attached to the window sash.
Window design options
- The use of lace in an arched window opening looks unusual. It looks elegant and tasteful, non-trivial.
- If you use light translucent curtains in a room on the north side, where the sun does not shine brightly, the material will diffuse the available light and visually distribute it. This will give the interior an atmosphere of mystery and lightness.
If you need to decorate a tall or standard window, it is customary to use floor-length curtains.
- In a children's room, curtains and tulle with drawstrings will be very useful, as they provide great convenience. Hooks tend to break, pop out and become deformed, but here everything will remain intact for a long time.
- Stylistically, the drawstring is suitable for kitchen curtains, especially it has country notes. With the right choice of color and material, it can be very vibrant, elegant and fresh.
When decorating small windows and windows of non-standard shape, curtains up to the window sill are often used.
In any case, this option may only fail when trying to recreate strict English classics. After all, cut and drapery are about lightness, comfort and coziness, and not impeccably clear lines.
Baguette
The curtains are simply hung under it, which makes the process the easiest and does not require drapery. The use of grabs is acceptable. Thick curtains, thin organza, muslin, and mesh look equally great on it. Suitable for rooms in rustic, English, classic styles.
How to hang tulle correctly
Tulle is used both in combination with curtains and independently. Visually enlarges the window, making the room more spacious. It is good to use in a recreation area.
How to hang tulle without making a mistake in size? The width should be 2-3 times the width of the window. If there is a ribbon (braid) above it, then you need to pull 2 threads hanging along the edges of the braid, gathering the tulle to the desired width. When assembled, it is allowed to exceed the width of the window by no more than 30 cm. The hooks are inserted at the same distance from each other into the pockets along the bar.
When fastening loops or eyelets, the folds are distributed manually at an equal distance from each other. The hooks are inserted into grommets or grommets. If the tulle is hanging together with the curtain, you will need to use a double curtain rod so that you can open and close them separately.
Types of cornice structures
To choose the right cornice, consider the following factors:
- Multilayer textiles, the presence of lambrequins.
- Curtain weight.
- Method of installation of cornice structure.
In this case, the curtains can be night curtains - to create a comfortable atmosphere for relaxation, and decorative ones - to decorate the room.
If you plan to decorate the window with curtains, tulle and lambrequins, purchase a three-row design. If you plan to hang only tulle and curtains on the window, then the cornice should be two stripes.
According to the method of fastening, the designs are:
- Ceiling
- Wall mounted
Features of thread curtains
To give the room an exotic and original look, you can hang curtains on the window or door. They do not need additional finishing; they can be used to separate part of the room. You can install in several ways:
- simply by hanging it on a crossbar where it can move easily;
- we sew the braid to the top, collecting the threads into a thicker muslin, securing it to the cornice with rings and hooks;
- sew the braid with fan-shaped hooks, which will create the effect of straight folds;
- secure the threads with adhesive tape.
Strands can be woven into braids, separated with hooks consisting of two parts, etc.
Proper installation with appropriate fastening and design of curtains will be an excellent way to decorate your home, make it more cozy, attractive and comfortable for human life.
Beautiful interiors
Curtains with rings can decorate any design. To obtain deep folds, the distance between the eyelets is kept at 18-20 cm. This window design is appropriate in the living room or bedroom.
When the rings are placed closer together, a fine drapery is created, typical for the design of a kitchen or nursery.
The size and material of the eyelets must match the chosen style. For example, metal rings will fit into high-tech, and wooden rings into eco-design and country. Wide eyelets suit Provence, patterned eyelets suit oriental styles.
For plain canvases, choose rings with decor, for bright and colored canvases - laconic fastenings, so as not to cause an excess of decorations for the window.
