Window design with curtains plays a big role in creating a home cosiness, so the question is: how to choose the cornice for the curtains, so that the interior design looks laconic and finished - quite important.
With the help of correctly selected curtains, colors can visually enlarge or reduce the window opening, and for this you need to select the cornice.
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Features of the choice
Features of the choice
In addition to the fact that the cornices contribute to the completion of the overall picture, it should be noted that they must withstand a certain load.
The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing a crossbar is the weight of the curtains.
If you plan to hang only light tulle, then an easier design, for a thick or double curtains in the hall, it is better to choose a stronger one.
Requirements for the cornice:
- The length of the brackets needs to be selected correctly, that is, the distance from the wall to the curtains should not be too large, but also not so that the curtains go to the windowsill;
- When the size of the cornice corresponds to the width of the window, then for a more aesthetic use the cornice with roundings on the sides that cover the formed lumen;
- The size should preferably be selected so that it protrudes from each side of the window by 10-30 cm;
- Ceiling cornice visually increases the height of the walls. Another extension of the room can be using a structure that extends over the entire length of the wall;
- For the reliability of a long construction( more than two meters) it is better to install more than two brackets: three or four.
Variety of designs
The classic cornice can be called another round in another way.
Is the most common option, because it is considered universal: it is suitable for bedroom, hall and other rooms, different in interior.
Such crossbeams are wooden, metal or plastic tubes. See photo.
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Such designs can also consist of one, two or even three rows.
Fastening of curtains can occur in various ways, for example, using loops made of the same fabric as the curtains themselves;You can use magnetic clips or eyelets that are metal or plastic.
Eyelets from metal look on any curtains very beautifully, regardless of the color of the fabric. As for the plastic ones, when they slide, they create less noise, and it is better to choose them in color.
String cornices are similar to the classical designs, differ in that instead of pipes using thin strings. See photo.
They do not make the window space heavier in appearance. They are also not designed for heavy and long curtains. The color of the curtain with such a cornice "begs" light light.
Clamping of the fabric is the same as in the first version, with the only difference that rings, loops, eyelets - everything should be appropriate( smaller) size.
Forged cornices emphasize a special home atmosphere. Hall, bedrooms are more often performed in classical styles: rococo, baroque, etc. See photo.
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Forged cornices can consist of the same as classic ones from several rows, and their tips are a "chip".The fixing of the forged eaves should be strong and reliable.
The length of the curtains can be chosen any, as well as the density of the fabric, since such structures, properly fixed, are able to withstand any weight.
Profile or aluminum cornices differ from those presented above in their appearance: fastening of curtains occurs on special hooks that slide along the rails. See photo.
Structures made of aluminum are more robust. Hall, bedrooms, children's can be arranged with their help in a special way.
Due to their flexibility, they can be used for non-standard windows, niches, bay windows, etc.
Plastic bars are less reliable, but a greater choice of colors. When installing the curtains, it is necessary to select with such a weight that the structure is not deformed.
Fastening of curtains occurs on special hooks which for aesthetics sometimes make transparent.
Profile cornice can be both ceiling and wall.
Baguette cornices are sometimes distinguished as a kind of profile cornices. The difference is that the entire structure is closed with a special bar. See photo.
The color, shape, width of these straps can be absolutely any. Profiles can also be two-, three-row.
Some designs are equipped with a special Velcro for lambrequins, which allows you to opt for a smaller number of rows of profiles. Curtains are also fastened to the hooks.
Choosing the cornice in the kitchen
You can choose the right cornice for the kitchen only after the curtains are selected, which due to the specifics of the room should have a number of features.
The curtain material should be more or less resistant to absorption of grease and soot. Wash curtains should be easy, effortless.
The color and texture of the material is selected depending on the style of the kitchen and the kitchen unit. You can resort to one trick: the color of the curtains should be chosen so that the dirt does not strike the eye.
Natural light must penetrate into the kitchen, so it is necessary that the curtains easily move apart, gather - contribute to natural lighting.
Curtains should provide easy access to the window for airing the kitchen.
Very often the kitchen is decorated with Roman curtains or blinds. See photo.
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In this room, the length of the curtains is preferably selected to the window sill, thus allowing easier access to the window.
Cornice can be ceiling or wall - it depends on what kind of result you want to achieve: enlarge, lengthen or simply zadekorirovat window opening.
In the kitchen you can hang Japanese curtains, which are attached to an aluminum profile. The standard size of such a profile is 60 cm.
If you want to hang lambrequins in the kitchen, use a ceiling cornice.
Another great option for the kitchen will be roller blinds, which are attached to the profile ledge and equipped with a special mechanism that allows you to adjust the length of the curtains at a distance. See photo.
For the kitchen, you can use any type of cornices: ceiling, wall, round, forged, profile, etc.
However, the wooden classic cornice is not recommended, because the specificity of the room is such that it can affect the appearance of the structure in a bad way.
Depending on what style you stick to, such a cornice can be made with the condition that the kitchen should be equipped with a good hood, and the stove is located far enough from the window.
Features of fixing the cornice for tension ceilings
The use of stretch ceiling can be found in many houses.
There are several reasons for this:
- such a coating is characterized by high density and reliability, despite its plasticity;
- color stretch ceiling can choose any one depending on personal preference;
- if you "beat" the lighting, then the stretch ceiling becomes a highlight of the interior.
With the positive sides of the stretch ceiling everything becomes clear, but how to choose the cornice for it?
Most often, a ceiling curtain is used for a suspended ceiling, which is a rail with rails. It is fixed directly to the tension ceiling or to the main one.
The color and material of the cornice can be any: wood, aluminum, plastic, steel. Preference for this or that material is given depending on the fabric, length and number of curtains.
If you attach such a structure directly to the main ceiling, then no problems arise.
If you need to fix the structure already after installing the stretch ceiling, then you can use one of several methods.
For attaching the curtain to the tensioning cloth, it is better to use the method of open installation, because it is easier.
Installation of a curtain rod for a stretch ceiling begins with calculations.
The design should be positioned correctly, that is, be at a distance from the wall so that the curtains do not go to the windowsill, but they are not too far from it.
In the interval between the main and tension ceiling, a wooden beam is installed.
The thickness of the timber should be chosen so that its lower part is directly in contact with the stretch ceiling. Then the sheet itself is mounted.
After that, the eaves are fastened to the place where the bar is located, on the self-tapping screws.
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When using a tensioning cloth, the hidden mounting of the eaves creates the feeling that the curtains are falling from the ceiling.
In this case, first of all the cornice itself is acquired, its width will depend on the width of the niche, and it itself is attached to the main ceiling.
The wooden beam is mounted next to a few millimeters from the eaves. On it will fix the fixing baguettes of the tension cloth.
Which of the cornices will be the best option - depends on individual preferences: from color, fabric, interior, ceiling, etc.
It can be noted that, by focusing on the color in the interior, you can choose plastic systems.
If you want something extravagant and unusual - the choice is better to make in favor of forged designs, and the classic always looks good and fits into any interior.
