Selecting a cornice
There are different types of cornices:
Barbell
A classic version, made from a variety of materials: plastic, wood, metal. Curtains are attached to it using rings, eyelets, hooks, clips, and loops made of similar fabric.
Tiebacks will look good. But there is no need to cover the bar with drapery and lambrequins, since unnecessary accessories will only make the structure bulkier.
Curtain accessories – how to choose the right one?
Depending on the cornice, curtain fittings are also selected. Tulle is hung on ceiling, profile, and baguette cornices using curtain tape and ordinary hooks:
To hang the tulle on the rod cornice, you will need rings for the hooks. Or you can do without hooks and tape, and use rings with clips or eyelets. The latter option is very popular, but may require thickening the tulle with a special duplicating or finishing fabric:
There are a lot of finishing accessories for decorating tulle and curtain compositions in general - they will definitely help you choose all this in the store, it is only important to clearly understand the “design project”.
String
For attachment to it, clips, hooks, and holders are used. Suitable for thin, airy fabrics, tulle, veil, organza. A heavier fabric will pull the string cornice down, which will look unsightly.
Almost invisible, it focuses attention on the beauty of the fabric and the texture of the curtains themselves. Does not need to be covered with a lambrequin. Suitable for use in rooms in a minimalist, high-tech style.
Formula for calculating fabric without a pattern for curtains using Emma's window as an example:
At the end of our conversation about dream curtains, I want to express one thought.
You don’t have to hang curtains, you can replace them with wooden blinds, or with a roller blackout mounted on the window frame. You can completely abandon any method of closing yourself off from the light. But always remember about the climate in which you live, about banal coziness and comfort.
And remember that if you refused to decorate the windows with curtains, then their design should be made perfect during the renovation. No chips, uneven corners, sloppy joints of wallpaper and paint. Pay special attention to window sills and slopes. And then everything in your house will be 5 plus, not for the picture, but for your cool life.
I thank decorator Lira Shamsutdinova for her help in preparing the material and the interesting conversation about curtains.
Lira Shamsutdinova. Member of the International Union of Designers. She teaches a course in interior decoration at the Moscow School of Design.
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.
Spacer cornice
Can be adjusted in length, so it will fit any window. There is a spring inside. This type is used, for example, in the bathroom for curtains. Convenient because it allows you to hang curtains without drilling. It is attached between the internal slopes of the window or (if there are no slopes) between the vertical frames.
After the spacer, it is lengthened and secured by turning one part of it counterclockwise (to shorten it, on the contrary, you need to turn it clockwise).
Ceiling cornice
Manufacturing material – plastic. The kit includes special mounting hooks. They can be mounted in 1, 2 or 3 rows. They occur with and without a turn.
When choosing a cornice, you should pay attention to whether the product will move and slide along it with ease. This largely depends on the mount used.
Rules for choosing curtains
Each person has their own preferences. But there are several points, taking into account which you can make the room not just stylish, but modern and cozy.
The fundamental rules when choosing curtains with eyelets include:
- correspondence of color to the overall interior design of the room;
- the role (main, accent or secondary) of curtains in the design of the room;
- harmonious combination of materials and colors;
- correct calculation of the height and width of the canvas;
- level and nature of lighting in the room.
Hanging tulle correctly
Tulle is used both in combination with curtains and independently. It visually enlarges the window and makes 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) on top, then you need to pull the 2 cords hanging at the edges of the braid, gathering the tulle to the desired width. When assembled, it is permissible to exceed the window width by no more than 30 cm. The hooks are inserted at the same distance from each other into pockets along the strip.
When fastened using loops or eyelets, the folds are distributed manually, at an equal distance from each other. Hooks are inserted into loops or eyelet holes. If the tulle is hung together with the curtain, it is necessary to use a double curtain rod to be able to open and close them separately.
Design tips
Despite the fact that hanging tulle on a cornice is not difficult, some designers still offer some tips on how to beautifully assemble a tulle composition for a window, for example, the necessary drapery and the shape of the curtains.
How to create the necessary drapery and curtain shape
Tulle draping can be done in 2 ways:
- fixed;
- using accessories.
Fixed drapery should be done at the stage of sewing the curtain using a special curtain braid, which is glued or sewn on the wrong side of the fabric. They create drapery by pulling out the adjustable laces with which it is equipped after sewing the curtain tape.
Creating drapery using accessories: using staples or tiebacks, this allows you to adjust the number of folds and change the shape of the curtains at any time.
Draping curtains
How to create folds
Before draping the tulle, you should first decide what type of folds you want to make.
There are mainly 3 types of basic folds:
- one-sided, where the tulle is laid in one direction;
- counter, where they are laid so that the folds are folded towards each other;
- bow ones, where paired folds are laid so that their folds are located in opposite directions (the wrong side of the opposing folds).
Tulle today has considerable popularity, not only because this fabric is light and airy, but also because of the possibility of creating an original and unique window decoration. Light and elegant tulle can fit perfectly into the interior either as a single design or in combination with curtains.
Features of thread curtains
To give the room an exotic, original look, you can hang thread curtains on windows or doorways. They do not need additional decorations; with their help you can separate part of the room. You can install in different ways:
- simply hanging it on a rod where it can be easily moved;
- sewing a braid to the top, gathering the threads into a thicker muslin, attaching it to a cornice with rings and hooks;
- sewing the braid with hooks into a fan, which will create the effect of straight folds;
- attach the threads with adhesive tape.
The threads can be braided into braids, separated into two parts by tiebacks, 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 habitation.
