Eyelets are rings that attach to fabric and fit onto a curtain rod instead of regular hooks and loops. Curtains with eyelets are more stable than models with hooks, which can come unfastened from the curtain rod if handled carelessly. Curtains on such fasteners can be easily moved apart, creating even folds and do not create problems during maintenance.
With the right choice of color and texture, tulle and curtains with eyelets can decorate any interior. How to choose this type of textile for your home? Let's try to understand this material using the example of photos of curtains with eyelets and successful examples of their design.
Modern design ideas for eyelet curtains with tulle
Home textiles occupy a vital place in creating a unique atmosphere in home interiors. Combinations of colors and fabric textures can make any room stylish and luxurious. Curtains with eyelets are quite often used in the design of modern interiors. Such curtain models look most successful in interiors in the style of:
- minimalism;
- high tech;
- loft.
The popularity of eyelet curtains in this design is explained by the fact that they combine simplicity of shape and interesting textures. However, even in classic bedrooms and living rooms, curtains with eyelets look appropriate - just choose the right color and fabric design.
Manufacturing materials
There are 3 types of eyelets on sale:
- plastic;
- wooden;
- metal.
Metal products are highly durable, but they are susceptible to rust when exposed to high humidity. The exception is steel, but such fasteners are more expensive than others.
Rings made of wood are environmentally friendly, but are susceptible to moisture. They are not recommended for use in the kitchen and bathroom. In addition, they are not used in all interior styles.
Plastic eyelets are considered the simplest and most versatile option. They have a long service life, a wide range of colors and an affordable price.
Fabric requirements
You can hang curtains made of any tulle fabric on the rings.
The top of the fabric is reinforced with a special grommet tape, which gives the tulle the necessary rigidity and prevents sagging. It is also used if the curtain is crocheted or knitted.
The width of the tape is from 4 to 20 cm. Its exact size is determined based on the size of the holes with the addition of 2-3 cm.
We select curtains with eyelets with tulle
For each room in the house, you need to select the most suitable design of eyelet curtains. When choosing, you should pay attention to the length, shape and shade of the canvas. In this section we will try to figure out how to decorate the bedroom, kitchen and living room with this element of home textiles.
Bedroom
As a rule, curtains for the bedroom are not limited to the choice of tulle - curtains made of denser material are also purchased for them. This allows you to protect the room from sunlight in the morning and get rid of the views of passers-by in the evening. It is important to choose the material in such a way that the color and texture of the tulle matches the curtains. The bedroom interior usually uses soft, pastel shades of fabric. However, modern design often departs from this principle - burgundy, dark blue and even black curtains appear in the room.
Kitchen
Curtains with eyelets fit perfectly into the interior of the kitchen. Standard rooms of this type have a small area, so wide and massive baguettes are rarely installed here. tulle on eyelets is an excellent solution.
. Often, when decorating a kitchen, short curtains are used to free up space under the window for installing a dining table and other furniture.
When decorating kitchens, the most popular are translucent fabrics that allow sunlight to freely penetrate the room. The color and texture of curtains with eyelets can be very diverse - from classic white tulle to fabric with a bright printed pattern. Her choice is largely due to the features of the kitchen interior design.
Living room
White thin curtains with eyelets for the living room are perfect for classic interiors if you decorate them with curtains of any suitable shade. Other “standard” tulle colors - cream, gray, can also be successfully combined with thick curtains of various shades. Modern interiors allow you to experiment with the design of home textiles. You can make an accent on the curtains by choosing contrasting color combinations of tulle and curtains. The choice of unusual fabric with an interesting texture will perfectly support the interior in the modern and high-tech style.
When choosing curtains with eyelets for the hall, you should pay attention to the design of the cornice. The most popular are plastic cornices and eyelets - today's technology allows you to make it in any color and design. Traditional wooden and metal cornices are not losing ground either. They are perfect for both classic and modern interiors.
Children's room
In a children's room, curtains with eyelets will also reduce the load on the cornice and decorate the interior in light colors. Unlike other rooms, in a children's room you can safely experiment with colors and fabric designs. Curtains can be used to create interesting color accents for your interior if you choose the right combination with the shade of the walls and furniture.
Basic principles of selection
Such canvases can be used to decorate windows in any room. But when choosing curtains and tulle with metal eyelets, you should adhere to some rules. This will make the interior stylish and cozy.
The purchase of paintings should be based on the following principles:
- Purpose. That is, for what purpose will the curtain with eyelets be used? This could be simply a decorative decoration and window design, or a zonal division of the room into sectors. The choice of material, texture, length and color of the curtain depends on the intended purpose.
- Room type. Decorative solutions for decorating work and home spaces differ from each other, so it is extremely important to consider where curtains are needed.
Types of curtains with grommets
Curtains with eyelets have a number of differences in their purpose, type and configuration. In this section we will look at the main types of such curtains for the home.
With lambrequin
A lambrequin is a short curtain that is hung over thin tulle. It helps to decorate and disguise the cornice, as well as make it more elegant. Lambrequins can be the same color as the lower curtains, or differ from them in shade or material. These shortened curtains are often decorated with draperies and other decorative elements. On sale there are sets of lambrequins and curtains, made in a single style.
Curtains
Curtains are curtains made of thick fabric, which are combined with tulle to protect from the sun. Using curtains with eyelets, you can decorate the window opening and the entire wall on which the windows are located. This type of textile is distinguished by a wide variety of draperies and design solutions. They can have an interesting shade to match the tone of the room or have an unusual texture. The advantage of curtains is that they can be fixed at any time at the desired angle and draped to your taste.
Combined and double curtains
Curtains consisting of two fabrics of different shades and textures are called combined or double.
To the floor
Curtains with floor-length grommets are a classic in interior design. With their help you can curtain the window opening and radiator, and in some cases the entire wall. Curtains that reach the floor look stylish and expensive in any interior. However, when choosing this type of design, you should think about the convenience of this solution - floor-length curtains can get in the way and quickly get dirty in the lower part.
Short
Short curtains with eyelets will be the best solution if the interior plans to use the space under the window and cannot be curtained. Such models are used, for example, in small kitchens, where built-in cabinets and other pieces of furniture are located under the window. These curtains also look great in a children's room.
Rules for caring for tulle
Tulle is usually made from delicate, thin fabrics that should only be washed by hand. Machine washing is contraindicated for them, as this can lead to the formation of puffs, shedding and unraveling of the fibers. If you just need to “refresh” such a curtain. It doesn't take much effort. It’s another matter when the tulle has not been removed for a long time and has managed to acquire a decent layer of dirt.
Before washing, be sure to clean the material from dust using a vacuum cleaner, directly on the cornice. Then remove the canvas and soak in water. You shouldn't use it hot. Its temperature should be slightly above room temperature. It is also worth adding a solution of acetic acid to the water. After about an hour, the liquid from the container with tulle must be drained, and the product must be soaked again for 30 minutes in an aqueous solution of baking soda. Only after this the curtains can be washed by hand in warm water with the addition of detergent for delicate fabrics.
After washing, the fabric must be rinsed thoroughly and allowed to drain (do not wring out). After drying, the tulle must be carefully smoothed using an iron and hung in place.
Rules for caring for curtains with grommets
Curtains are made from thick fabrics, so they can be washed both by hand and in a washing machine. Before the procedure, the canvas on the cornice is cleaned of dust with a vacuum cleaner. Only after this, the curtain is removed and washed in a machine on a delicate cycle without the spin function, with the addition of washing powder, in accordance with the composition of the fabric.
The washed fabric is hung to dry, and then, in a semi-dry state, smoothed with an iron. This method will allow you to easily straighten the resulting wrinkles. It is important to remember that if wooden eyelets are used on the curtain, they must be removed before washing to prevent damage to them and damage to the fabric.
Curtains with eyelets should be washed as soon as they become dirty. To reduce the frequency of washing, it is sufficient to regularly (at least 2-3 weeks) dry clean curtains and tulle using a vacuum cleaner.
Tulle and curtains with eyelets: how to choose fasteners
Curtain rods with grommets most often have a round shape, so that it is convenient to thread and move curtains through it. It can be made of plastic, wood and metal. Classic interiors require the use of a wooden cornice, while modern designs often use metal fasteners.
The curtain eyelets themselves differ in several ways:
- material of manufacture
- form
- dimensions
Eyelets can be made of plastic, metal or wood. They should fit perfectly with the material of the cornice. The most convenient option is plastic eyelets - they have many design options and do not deteriorate when washing curtains in a machine. Metal and wooden models are less versatile, but if handled correctly they can be an excellent option for decorating curtains.
Advantages of eyelets
Eyelets are small hooks that are attached to the window opening. They are pre-attached over the fabric to securely secure it to the curtain rod.
Rings can be made of different materials. The cheapest models are made of plastic, but there are also metal and wooden rings on sale.
This method of fastening has gained wide popularity due to the fact that it looks beautiful and is practical and highly functional.
In fact, thanks to the use of eyelets, the curtains lie in even folds on the floor and can be opened and closed without much effort. This is especially important if the tulle used is made of thin, easily torn fabric.
Of course, few buyers seriously think about the functionality of the stand. Because, first of all, they value appearance. Fortunately, the design looks very cute and very presentable. Therefore, there are no particular difficulties in choosing a suitable model.
In addition, some metal eyelets look much more expensive due to the variety of stones used to decorate them.
Such models are usually used to decorate a room in an apartment, rather than an office or conference room. The photo of the tulle on the eyelets shows how light the whole structure is.
Therefore, for offices, plastic or wooden eyelets are a more suitable option, which can also add lightness to any chosen window project design. Very often they are also used in restaurants.
The main advantages of the design, in addition to practicality and aesthetic appearance, are:
- versatility - the design looks beautiful without the use of additional decorations, so you can refuse to buy it;
- durability - eyelets of any model can significantly extend the life of the fabric, minimizing the risk of its breakage during operation;
- reliability: the curtains are very securely attached to the eyelets, so you don’t have to worry about the design just falling on your head one day. It will not happen.
Some designers also note that with the help of eyelets you can successfully play with light and shadow. By choosing the right window opening design, you can even visually make the room more spacious.
Choosing fabric for eyelet curtains
When choosing curtains, special attention should be paid to the material from which they will be sewn. Tulle is a general name for many varieties of thin fabrics that are distinguished by their transparency and weightlessness. Thin curtains can be made from the following materials:
- Voile is not too transparent, but soft fabric that does not have shine.
- Kisey is a thread or rope curtain.
- Organza on the eyelets is already a transparent fabric with a tight weave of threads and has a soft shine.
- Mesh is a fabric with different cell sizes (large, medium or small), where various weaves in the form of patterns are often used.
The choice of thick curtains that will frame the window area and cover it from direct sunlight is also of great importance. Curtains can be made from the following materials:
- jacquard;
- atlas;
- satin;
- taffeta.
When choosing a material for curtains, you should not limit yourself to the aesthetic characteristics of the canvas - after all, home textiles also require regular care. In this regard, curtains with synthetic threads are the easiest to wash and hang. They also have a lower cost compared to analogues made from natural fabrics.
Fabric processing
Prepare the edges. Fold 2 cm inside out at the top and iron. The next piece of hem is equal to the size of the special tape (it can be replaced with non-woven fabric).
A pre-measured strip is placed into the resulting pocket. The finished set is carefully ironed.
It is recommended to machine stitch along the edge of the hem at the top. After this, do not forget about the design of the edges at the bottom and sides.
Color spectrum
You can find a wide range of tulle colors on eyelets in modern stores. If previously thin fabric for window decoration was sold mainly in white and cream colors, today bright and even provocative colors are in fashion.
Unusual black tulle, which is ideal for decorating minimalist interiors, has gained great popularity. It can have varying degrees of light transmittance.
Another hit of the season is two-color thin curtains, which can consist of combined fabrics of different colors or have a gradient color. Such unusual bright curtains will be a great addition to the design of a kitchen or children's room.
Adherents of traditional interior solutions should choose classic light curtains and combine them with drapes. Thick curtains can also be chosen in any shade that suits the decor, or you can make a color accent on them, “supporting” it with design elements or furniture.
Sizes and colors
The diameter of the rings ranges from 1.5 to 5 cm.
Common colors are white, gray, black, brown, as well as glossy and matte shades that imitate precious metals, leather and wood. There are options decorated with rhinestones.
When choosing eyelets, take into account the color of the tulle, cornice or furniture. They must be made in the same tone. If the task is to attract attention to the rings and cornice, choose products with an original design and in a contrasting color.
The number of rings on the curtain must be even.
New items in the range of curtains with eyelets
New trends in the design of curtains with grommets include materials with low light transmittance. These are light curtains with a dense weave of synthetic threads, which allow you to protect the room from the sun as much as possible without overloading the interior with massive curtains. Opaque curtains with eyelets are especially appropriate in the interior of bedrooms and living rooms.
The latest fashion trends suggest the use of natural fabrics for window decoration. These include, for example, curtains made of wool or linen. Such materials will ideally complement a room in eco-country or loft styles.
Rules for selecting accessories for different rooms
Accessories play an important role in window decoration. But their choice, and indeed their availability, in principle depends on various factors. In the bedroom and nursery, the use of accessories is minimal.
The latter concerns the room in which small children live. In the hall and living room their use is necessary.
You just need to remember that you need to complement the curtain with tiebacks or magnets, combining them with the overall design.
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Mounting methods
To decorate a window with tulle with eyelets, use a tubular ceiling or wall cornice. First, holes are drilled in the ceiling or wall, then the holders are mounted and securely fastened. The eyelets are threaded onto the round crossbar of the cornice. If the diameter of the holes is small, the rings are hung on S-shaped hooks.
When decorating a window with several types of curtains, you need to install a multi-row cornice.
To avoid drilling, you can attach the curtains with Velcro.
How to choose the color of the eyelets?
The world of design rules has clear recommendations on the beneficial combination of colors, their mutual harmony or disharmony, color therapy, and even the effect of colors on human health. This has a direct bearing on creating a healthy microclimate in the room.
Green, summer curtain color
From the point of view of color harmony, for example, for brown fabrics, beige, blue or gray eyelets are suitable (according to the color compatibility table). In practice, you can use eyelets with gold plated or having a silvery steel tint.
Against the background of brown curtains, rings with artificially applied blackening or the vintage trend that is fashionable today will not seem pretentious.
Gray eyelets are universal. They will harmoniously combine with almost any color of curtains. True, some may seem rustic.
Ideal sun protection
It should be noted that light-colored eyelets visually increase the size of the holes and make them larger. Therefore, dark versions of curtains are rarely equipped with such details. They look organic with light, light curtains, especially those with small multi-colored prints.
Edging the holes for the curtain rod in bright contrasting colors (yellow, red, green, etc.) is acceptable in cases of curtain shades located in the same color scheme . For example, pink eyelets on a burgundy fabric base.
Orange color can lift your spirits
The second version of such combinations is in the avant-garde or boho style, where everything bright, contrasting, and attracting attention is welcomed. However, the window should not contain too many color contrasts.
The opposite view on the selection of eyelets is that the fastening method should be completely invisible . In this case, the illusion is created that the cornice penetrates the curtain itself, and not specially equipped holes. Such naturalness and simplicity benefit such design styles as hi-tech, minimalism, Bauhaus and others.
Pros and cons of use in the interior
Advantages and types of eyelets:
- A reliable option for attaching curtains to the cornice.
- Thanks to special fastening rings, a spectacular appearance is ensured. Modern curtains fall down in original, beautiful waves.
- Simple fastening is ensured; accordingly, even a child can close the tulle on the eyelets with his own hands.
- They preserve the integrity of the fabric for a long time, do not leave puffs and do not stretch the fabric.
There are definitely no downsides.
Curtains in the living room interior
Options for combining with curtains
In some interiors (classical, art deco, baroque) the use of single tulle is not allowed. It is complemented by curtains and other curtains. In this case, the fabrics should be combined and the colors should contrast.
Only 1 type of textile can be textured. The rest are assigned the function of addition.
To visually increase the volume of a room, long curtains with vertical stripes are used.
If you install roller blinds or Roman blinds on a plastic window and additionally decorate it with tulle, the room will become especially cozy.
The upper part of the tulle can be decorated with a lambrequin. In this case, the eyelets will not be visible, but the waves created with their help will be smooth and neat. If the lambrequin is assembled into rings, you will get an unusual option for combining curtains (photo).
