Innovative technologies involved in the production of windows have contributed to the fact that the product has become flawless and reliable. Due to this, the protective functions of curtains and drapes have lost their significance. They were replaced by a decorative component. The correct choice of textile accessories allows you to add harmony to the room, fill it with coziness and comfort.
The design of a window opening cannot be realized without the use of various fittings.
There are many types of curtains and curtains - with heavy drapery, multi-layered or airy, roller or classic. Therefore, today the question is more relevant than ever: what do curtains hang on?
Window decoration with curtains
The decor of a window opening cannot be decorated without the use of various fittings. Modern methods of fixing the canvas on the cornice are extremely diverse - all elements have advantages and disadvantages. So what is the name of the item and what are the curtains hung on?
Modern options for fixing curtains on cornices are very diverse.
The item that is responsible for fixing the curtain rod to the curtain rod is called a hook. These are the most cost-effective fastening options and are easy to use. Such elements are an ideal option for fixing thin and light matter.
The most common are universal hooks, which are very easy to use. This fittings have aesthetic and functional qualities.
INTERESTING! Curtain hooks can be used for flat curtain rods. It is important to secure them well on both sides, so they will not fall out during use.
There is another type of decorative elements - special holders. They are used together with curtain tiebacks and secure the curtain on both sides. This creates a beautiful drapery.
Curtain holders allow you to make the appearance of a window opening more stylish and original.
Fastening elements are sold separately, that is, 1 piece each; sometimes you can find curtain tape with hooks on it. Such an accessory can be sewn to the canvas without much difficulty. All clamps are securely attached to the string and do not slip off. They are characterized by versatility, as they are ideal for all existing types of cornices.
Hooks are often sold one at a time or in dozens, but you can always purchase ready-made tape with hooks already attached to it.
It is necessary to select decorative fittings based on the assumption that they will last a long time and reliably. The options depend on the design of the cornice, for example, hooks with rings are suitable for round ones, plastic hooks with a wheel are suitable for baguettes. In most cases, such elements are not noticeable and therefore do not affect the overall impression of the interior.
Modern curtain rods are not inferior in importance to decoration and furniture.
Based on their design, they are divided into these types of curtain hooks.
- Decorative look. Designed to decorate the entire window composition, as they have an interesting design and attractive appearance.
- Hidden type. They are made from various materials - plastic, steel and other varieties. The main characteristic is to hide the mount from prying eyes; most often it is hidden under a decorative console or in the folds of a curtain.
- Transitional products. Such fasteners help connect hinges, eyelets, clips and cornices. At the bottom there is a clothespin that secures the material, and at the top there is a hook with a ring.
- Basic. These are independent fasteners that do not require additional elements;
- Closed variation. They snap onto the cornice structure and can be easily transported along the rod during operation.
- Open. The fittings easily fit on the curtain rod; they can be easily attached to the eyelets on curtains or curtains. If necessary, you can remove the canvas without dismantling the cornice.
You need to figure out what kind of hooks there are for curtains, heavy drapes and thin transparent curtains in the bathroom.
Materials
Curtain products and curtain hooks for different curtain rods will vary in material and design.
For their production they often choose:
- durable plastic;
- metal (most often brass, but also aluminum and even steel);
- metal-plastic is an ultra-modern combined material.
Plastic products and metal-plastic hooks can hold light to medium-weight fabric. When decorating window openings with massive curtains, it is best to choose metal elements, installing grommets on the curtains or sewing patches to them.
Plastic products are only suitable for very light curtains. They have one significant advantage - the complete absence of noise when closing the curtains along the eaves. But at the same time, plastic hooks very quickly become unusable and lose their shape, which will lead to errors in the decorative composition. This may result in the curtains falling off the hinges due to deformation of the hooks.
Curtain hooks purchased for the bathroom can be either plastic or metal-plastic, as well as metal, chrome-plated on the outside.
Hooks made of various metals are much more expensive, but they will last for many years and will have such significant quality as reliability. They will not break during active use and will firmly fix the curtain fabric, preventing it from sliding down. Their main disadvantage is noise during operation. In addition, the characteristic features of this type of fastener will largely depend on the quality of the metal itself.
Types of hooks
Selecting exquisite fittings for a living space is not easy. Expensive and exclusive curtains can ruin the design if the wrong fasteners were purchased. In order to choose and purchase the ideal options, you need to understand what other hooks there are for curtains and curtains.
- Products made of plastic and metal. Plastic curtain hooks are inexpensive and high-quality options. But they are not suitable for bulky and heavy fabrics, as well as for the curtain look. Their advantage is their silent movement along the cornice during the process of closing the curtain. Metal can be represented by aluminum and brass. If you purchase a product that is not of very high quality, there is a possibility that dark spots and traces of rust will form on the fabric.
Such accessories will perfectly cope with heavy fabric and multi-layered types.
- Hooks for light tulle. In most cases, this is colorless plastic, which is not noticeable under transparent tulle. A special feature of the product is that it can withstand extremely light and airy materials, since thin plastic is used.
Most elements made from such material are hidden because they are not particularly attractive.
- Products containing clamps or clips. The most common combination is plastic and iron base. The clamping structure is represented by two planes. They secure the curtain, but are not designed to hold heavy weight.
There is a huge selection of clamps on the market, for example, all-steel, serrated, crab (crocodile) clamps.
- Metal-based curtain rod hooks are more expensive, but can last for many years. The products are not capable of being damaged during active work, and also securely fix the fabric.
The strength of such a product is significantly higher than that of plastic ones, but the actual service life is determined by the specific material.
What nuances to pay attention to when choosing
When choosing hooks for curtains and drapes, you need to take into account their compliance:
Thus, before hanging curtains, you should first find out how long they will last without breaking or deforming and securely holding the curtains in the required position. In addition, you must take into account the type of cornice. For example, products attached to rings are perfect for round cornices, while bohemian consoles are best complemented with plastic hooks, which are designed for curtains with rollers.
There is no need to save on curtain accessories unless absolutely necessary. It would seem that fastening is a trifle, but it can also nullify all efforts to create a harmonious environment. Therefore, despite the fact that hooks are very convenient and versatile, before choosing them or any other method of hanging curtains on a cornice, you need to think through the entire design of the curtain composition and its compliance with the overall style of the interior.
When buying curtains and cornices to decorate a window opening, do not forget about other elements that, although unnoticeable, are necessary. For example, about the hooks on which the curtains will be attached and which will ensure the smooth movement of the curtains along the cornice.
Curtain hooks are easy to replace if necessary, reliable, and allow you to quickly and easily hang/remove curtains. Their main advantages are low cost and availability, and despite the low price, with proper use they last for many years. Hooks are available in a variety of variations on the market. Some models can not only act as a fastening element, but also perform a decorative function.
How to hang curtains on hooks?
You can hang curtains in different ways, the main thing is to take into account the type of structure. There are the following types of cornices for using hooks:
- forged;
- ceiling;
- strings;
- aluminum;
- slats of different samples. In this case, the housewife will need to use hooks for curtains and curtains of the old or new type;
- bay windows.
Curtain hooks are the most popular method of fixing curtains to the ceiling. Such products are attached to a wheel or act as an independent element.
The fittings can be made of brass, aluminum, steel.
The most common combination is with profile cornices. They are characterized by wall and ceiling fixation. Can also be used for string structures and round models.
For heavy fabrics, large thick rings with metal hooks are recommended.
Fastening the canvas with tape occurs without much difficulty. A ribbon containing two rows of dense and durable threads is sewn along the edge of the curtain. These will be loops; hooks for curtain tapes are hidden behind the folds. Since the braid tightens the fabric, beautiful folds with vertical placement will be created.
With this solution to the issue of fixing curtains, you make your task much easier, because... you don't have to make loops.
Ceiling types of cornices are presented in the form of a tire. For such models, hooks with additional rollers are suitable. This method is the only one possible for this type of construction.
Loops will not slip off hooks of this type, so you don’t have to be afraid to move the curtains in the right direction.
If you want to securely secure decorative fittings, it is better to sew them to the fabric. Subsequently, the canvas must be cleaned along with the hooks. The plastic component will not be damaged, since water does not have a negative effect on this material. We recommend not attaching metal accessories to the fabric, because when exposed to liquid, rust may appear on them and transfer to the fabric.
To wash these curtains, you will not need to pull out the string, but hanging the curtains one loop at a time will take a very long time.
For beautiful drapery, it is necessary to maintain the correct distance between elements. This step should be about ten centimeters. From experience, the greater the distance, the more expressive the fold will be. Conversely, smaller steps can create a narrower vertical fold.
If the curtains are fixed directly to the curtain rod, the hooks should be light and slide well.
ATTENTION! It is not recommended to hang curtains on holders, which are located extremely rarely. The material will look ugly and sloppy.
Interesting examples in the interior
Today, stores offer a huge selection of hooks for every taste, so any average person can afford to purchase the right number of hooks to beautifully place curtains in their home.
Metal hooks are extremely popular today - they are not hidden from view, they are used to stylishly decorate a room and give it a special flavor.
To learn how to assemble and hang curtains with your own hands, see the following video.
Interesting features of correct fixation.
- For an arched window, you can attach curtains and curtains without a cornice. This method is very popular among modern interior designers. To do this, you need to install decorative hooks above the oval opening at the correct distance from each other. Then the loops on the canvas are fixed to fasteners at different heights. This option is characterized by reliability, so it will withstand even heavy multi-layer fabrics. Thus, the housewife does not need to think about the curtain profile.
- The amount of decorative fittings is calculated based on the optimal distance and parameters of the cornice for the suspended ceiling. We also advise you to take into account the weight and quality of the curtain or curtain fabric.
Heavy curtains require an increased number of fasteners. - You can hang the canvas evenly by first placing it on hooks. After this, it is possible to place it on a cornice, for example, a ceiling type.
- We recommend securing the center and edges of the curtain first. Then divide the sections into two equal parts and place the fastener. In this way, you can evenly apply the fixatives along the length of the material. After this, secure the edges of the cornice so that the fittings do not slip off during the curtaining process.
Metal-plastic is the most suitable material in terms of cost and quality.
Variety of assortment
Manufacturers offer hundreds of different options for curtain hooks. But among them there are several main types:
Plastic models are characterized by low price, lack of noise when moving curtains along the curtain rod guides, and resistance to external influences, due to which they can be used not only in residential premises, but also in the kitchen or bathroom. However, they also have some disadvantages. Over time, under the influence of the weight of the canvas, they become deformed, easily break if handled carelessly, are not able to withstand heavy weight, and therefore are only suitable for attaching light curtains.
Metal products are more reliable in operation, hold heavy curtains well, and last much longer. But they are not without some disadvantages, the main one of which is the unpleasant sound that occurs when moving the curtains. In addition, if there is high humidity in the room, they may be susceptible to corrosion, and therefore are not suitable for all rooms.
Metal-plastic hooks have the advantages of both types, while devoid of most of their disadvantages, and therefore are the most optimal option for attaching curtains.
The first ones are hidden in the folds of the fabric or under the cornice strip, and therefore are not visible. The latter, on the contrary, are clearly visible - they are a decorative element that additionally decorates the composition of curtains and cornices.
Transitional hooks for curtains are the connecting link between the loops or eyelets on the curtain, clips and curtain rod, while the main ones are an independent fastener and do not require additional elements. A striking example of the basic type of fastening is runners for profile cornices.
Each type of hook has its own design features, advantages and disadvantages. But the question of which products are best to purchase is not the only one that arises when purchasing them. For many buyers, it becomes a problem how many hooks need to be purchased and at what distance from each other they need to be attached.
Choosing without errors
Very important in creating the interior of your home is the ability to purchase curtain hooks. From the variety of these products, you need to carefully select exactly the element that will successfully fit into the overall concept of the room or decorate the transition from the cornice to the curtain.
For attaching curtains in the living room, round cornices with metal rings are best suited, and you need to purchase decorative hooks of the same style and color or a tone higher. On the curtains it will be possible to install grommets - special metal rings that decorate the holes on the curtains. The decorative part of the hook will decorate the attachment point, while the eyelet can even be invisible. This combination with heavy curtains will be very harmonious.
Wall or ceiling cornices with special grooves use hooks of a certain type with a moving part, sometimes they are sold in one set. In this case, the attachment point remains invisible and is decorated with folds. It is best to use this option in combination with light fabrics, lambrequins, when framing small windows or doors in the kitchen or hallway.
For bathroom curtains, it is best to use plastic rings placed on a rod. Plastic is not susceptible to moisture as much as metal, so it will last the longest. In addition, special crab elements will look good.
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Fabric sheets hung on decorative curtain hooks attached directly to the wall look very extravagant. Most often, this option is used when decorating arches or windows with a rounded top. I choose a heavy fabric that will fold beautifully between the fastenings, creating a waterfall effect.
When choosing hooks for curtains, you need to carefully weigh all the nuances of the interior, the desire to emphasize or hide the mounting location, the functionality and performance characteristics of these elements.
Rings
This method has virtually no analogues or competitors
Methods of attaching curtains to the cornice are one of the important elements of the overall design, curtain and window design
Ring curtains rightfully hold a leading position among all mounting options. They are best suited for heavy and straight curtains of any design.
Rings can be made from different materials
Ring curtains do not require any special installation. A similar fastening is used in combination with curtain tape and hooks, and is also sewn directly to the fabric.
Rings can be seen in the vast majority of interiors with straight curtains
Advantages:
- suitable for round cornices;
- wear-resistant (especially metal);
- suitable for any designs;
- the vertical drapery on them looks absolutely self-sufficient.
The clear drawback of this kind of fastening for curtains is that it is very inconvenient to remove them before washing and then hang them back.
The fabric can be attached to the ring in different ways, but most often, special hooks are used for these purposes.
