The design of each room provides a harmonious combination of all interior details. Various cornices are often used to decorate window openings. Curtain rods are an integral part of decor and creating a cozy atmosphere in the house. To install it, use special supports - brackets.
The bracket for curtain rods is the basis of the fastener, designed for fixing curtains, which bears the entire load from the weight of the curtains and the entire fixing device. When choosing, you need to take into account its strength, convenience and reliability in use.
Types of brackets
Based on the type of device, there are two types:
- Open caliper - it is possible to remove the handset immediately with the curtains.
- Closed holder - this design is not dismountable.
Often it is sold as a set with a cornice, but it is also possible to purchase all components separately.
According to the installation method, the following types are distinguished:
- Wall mounting above windows
- Ceiling mount
- Installation in a window frame
- Wall to wall mounting.
The following types are classified according to the number of pipes for curtains:
- Single.
- Double support.
What to measure before hanging curtains
To determine the length of the wall curtain, you need to measure the width of the window opening and the gap between the window and the ceiling. In the case of ceiling cornices, you need to know the width of the window opening and the ceiling surface.
| Interval | Optimal parameters |
| Distance from the end of the rod to the wall | 15-40 cm on each side |
| Distance from rod to window | from 5 cm or 2/3 of the gap between the ceiling and window |
| Distance from rod to ceiling | 1/3 of the gap between the ceiling and the window |
Once the measurements have been taken and you are ready to install the curtain, prepare a set of tools. Necessary items for self-installation:
- Pencil with soft lead.
- Construction level.
- Long ruler.
- Set of dowels and screws.
- Drill.
- Phillips screwdriver or screwdriver.
Advice! If, despite the measurements, the cornice pipe turns out to be longer than necessary, cut it with a hacksaw. The solution is relevant for plastic and wooden rods.
Types of raw materials for making holders
With a wide range of cornices, the clamps are made from materials such as:
- Plastic
- Tree
- Metal
The most reliable are metal ones, but innovations make it possible to produce them from polymer materials, which are no worse than metal ones.
Devices made of wood are in no way inferior in strength and reliability compared to metal and plastic bases. Surpassing them in beauty and elegance.
Today, combining materials is practiced. These devices are more multifunctional, because they increase the likelihood of combination with your decorative elements.
Curtains with ties
Ties look great on all types of fabric curtains with the exception of Japanese and French. For the former, they are too playful and romantic, while the design of the latter is too saturated with scallops, and such fastenings will overload their appearance.
Curtains with ties add a touch of romance, lightness and airiness to the decor
You can make ties from anything: ribbons, braid, cords. Everything depends only on the taste and imagination of the designer. They are tied into knots or bows. It should be taken into account that for curtains made from dense and heavy fabric, the ties should be stronger and thicker than for curtains and tulle. Otherwise, they will not support their weight and will quickly tear.
Most often, the ties are sewn from the same fabric as the curtains themselves.
The photo shows a curtain set in which the ties and tiebacks for curtains are made of the same material as the curtains
An interesting idea: ties and tiebacks, sewn from fabric contrasting with the curtains
Color spectrum
What color the curtain rod bracket will be depends on the material from which it is made.
Wooden supports have a characteristic natural color: walnut, cherry, honey, amber, straw.
The bracket for the metal cornice is painted in the following colors: gold, bronze, brass, matte gray shades.
Plastic structures amaze with a variety of shades and halftones. Starting from gilding and ending with imitation wood and metal colors.
Mounting the bracket
To install one tube for curtains, you will need two supports. If the distance between the brackets for the cornice is more than two meters, additional holders are installed. For bases made of wood, plastic and metal, an additional support is installed every 150-200 centimeters.
String models require an additional holder every 90-100 centimeters. The length of the bracket for the cornice also plays an important role.
Standard models require a distance from the cornice to the wall of no more than 150 millimeters. If it is necessary to increase the distance from the wall, it is recommended to use supports mounted to the ceiling.
Mounting Guide:
- Making markings using a tape measure and level
- We drill holes with a drill and fasten dowels in them
- We fasten the holder with screws.
Video description
About the design of curtains with drawstrings in the following video:
Clamps
Clamp fasteners are affectionately called crab clips or alligator clips for their ability to cling to fabric using their teeth. Clamps are the veterans among fasteners. Previously, they were made exclusively from metal, then plastic products appeared. The latest invention is curtain clips that hold fabric in place using magnets. The modern version includes two plates with magnets; they develop enough attractive force to hold medium-weight curtains. Magnetic clothespins are fixed to the cornice using loops; the rest need rings or a ceiling rail.
Decorative magnets Source twimg.com
If the room is decorated in a minimalist style, choose a hidden cornice, and the appearance of the clips becomes unimportant. In nostalgic retro and vintage styles, classic open clips will come in handy. Magnetic models are used for different styles, depending on the design of the retaining loops.
The clips are easy to use and make it easy to add folds to your fabric to suit your needs. The downside is that the clips are somewhat limited: they look cumbersome on light fabrics, and may not hold heavy ones.
Curtain with clips for a classic interior Source freelancehack.ru
Installation of cornice
Depending on how the cornice is secured with brackets, the following types are distinguished:
- Stained glass telescopic
- Round
- Tire.
Before installing the cornice, we install the required number of holders and attach the bar itself directly to them. Before attaching the cornice to the bracket, you need to make sure that the distance between the cornice and the wall is at least ten centimeters.
Methods for attaching curtains
When choosing a curtain rod, you need to take into account not only the compatibility of the entire structure with the interior of your room, but also the type of fastening of the curtains. Rating models offer the following types of fastening:
- Rings with hooks
- Eyelets
- The drawstring is on the curtain itself.
In profile models, the mounting method is ordinary runners with a hook for hanging curtains.
Regardless of the curtains you choose, without a comfortable and beautiful cornice mounted on the wall or ceiling, you will not complete the interior of the room.
Whether you choose a wooden, plastic or metal holder is your decision. With the right choice, the entire structure will serve you for a long time and create a cozy atmosphere in your home.
Drawstring curtains
Drawstring curtains are a type of straight curtains or drapes. They differ from other models by the presence of a tunnel pocket in the upper part. In order to hang such curtains over a window, a round rod or string of a string cornice must be passed through a pocket (drawstring).
This mount is easy to make yourself, and it looks cute and simple.
Drawstring curtains are unlikely to be appropriate in strict and prim interiors, but they will fit perfectly into romantic or “rustic” interior styles, such as shabby chic, Provence, Mediterranean, ethnic, and country. In addition, the drawstring is one of the few fastenings that is perfect for curtains hung on attic and arched windows, as well as for cafe-style curtains.
For light, short kitchen curtains, a drawstring can be an ideal solution. Due to the fastening features, the folds on such curtains are always frequent and small, which looks especially good in a romantic and delicate setting
Drawstring curtains fit perfectly into all “rustic” interiors: American country, English shabby chic and French Provence, as in this photo
