Curtains are a familiar detail that gives logical completeness to any interior. The choice of drapery to decorate window or door openings raises the problem of choosing a method for attaching it. Let's figure out what options for attaching curtains to the cornice exist, and in what cases they are used. Read on to find out what features different mounts have and what styles they are suitable for.
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How to hang curtains on a ceiling cornice using hooks
The upper part of the hook is attached to the grooves of the cornice, the lower part is attached to the eyelets on the curtains. How to hang a curtain correctly:
- Make loops on the top of the fabric at a distance of approximately 10 cm from each other.
- Insert the narrow bottom part of the hooks into the eyelets.
- Remove the stopper on the curtain rod, insert the upper parts of the hooks into the grooves.
- Distribute the fasteners along the “track”, install the clamp between the first and second elements.
Fastening with hooks to the cornice
Mounting options
If it is necessary to enhance the attractiveness of window decor and accentuate its style, special attention is paid to curtain fastenings; Their types differ in their range of application and have their own strengths and weaknesses. The vast majority of curtains are mounted on a curtain rod, but they can be hung in different ways.
Ties: a romantic touch
Ties allow you to tie the curtain to the curtain rod; The fastening is secured with a knot or bow. Despite the simplicity of execution, the design of the ties can be different. Depending on the idea, they are sewn from the same material as the curtains, or a different fabric is selected, matching or contrasting. The ties are sewn tightly to the panel or made removable; in the latter case, a spare set is often made.
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Often the role of ties is played by ribbons. Frivolous, romantic fasteners are used in vintage, country and Provence style designs. Casual ties fit perfectly into the shabby chic style. They can be modified for eco style by replacing the fabric with coarse cord made from natural hemp.
Air ribbons, cords and fabric strips are suitable for attaching light curtains made of light fabrics. Typically, such fasteners are chosen for a nursery or bedroom. The heavier the curtain, the more ties you will need, and the wider they will have to be made.
The advantages of ties include their bright decorativeness and noiselessness. A separate plus is that you don’t have to remove the curtain rod to remove (or hang) the curtains. The fastener also has disadvantages. It is not suitable for dense, heavy curtains, and with light curtains it is difficult to move along the cornice. Hanging curtains becomes a time-consuming task; the more ties, the more painstaking handwork.
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Loops
Decorative loops are made from strips of fabric; This is one of the most common hanging methods. The loops are traditionally wider than the ties; depending on the characteristics of the fabric, the width ranges from 5 to 20 cm. The loops are tightly attached to the fabric at both ends. There is an alternative - sometimes they are decorated with a fastener with a button, Velcro, clip or button.
Loop fastening is a universal technique. It is suitable for use in cozy, home interiors, for curtains of light and medium weight. Hinges cannot be found in a solid office or a classic living room, but they will fit perfectly into Scandinavian and modern style.
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Decorative hinges are valued for their versatility: they are silent, can withstand significant weight, and can be easily removed from the cornice. The informal appearance of hinges limits their use in classic styles. Fabric loops are difficult to move and distribute along the cornice. If you want to remove or hang curtains with loops that do not have a fastener, you will have to remove the curtain rod.
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Eyelets
Under the name are hidden rings of metal or plastic that cut into the upper part of the drapery. A common method is when the curtain is strung on a cornice using grommets, or less commonly hung on hooks.
Eyelets are unusually decorative, but are relatively massive and are not suitable for use on light fabrics. Their area of application is heavy curtains, where they help form uniform folds.
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Eyelets are suitable for discreet interiors of different directions: minimalism, classic, retro; they are chosen for window decor in the living room, office or bedroom. Curtains with metal rings look discreet and elegant, so they look good in a loft interior.
Eyelets are attractive because they can withstand significant weight, while the curtains easily slide along the cornice and are easily distributed in beautiful folds. The downside is the inability to use eyelets for light fabrics and tulles. Also, curtains with grommets are quite noisy, and you have to remove the curtain rod to get to them.
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How to hang curtains if there is no room for a curtain rod
Use a barbell and hooks. Place fasteners on each side of the window opening and place the crossbar on them. You can hang the canvas in any convenient way: on hooks, decorative ribbons, loops.
Curtain rod
The second option is a telescopic cornice in the form of a tube with dense tips. It does not need to be mounted - the product is attached using the spacer principle.
Advice! If you have light, fluffy curtains, you can install ceiling holders and stretch a string between them. Curtains with eyelets are ideal for string cornices.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- The ceiling cornice creates the effect of high ceilings in the room due to the lack of horizontal division.
- With the help of such a curtain rod and matching curtains, you can decorate the room, draping the space from floor to ceiling.
- Curtains on the ceiling cornice cover the wall completely, leaving no gaps, cracks or unclosed holes.
- Variety of designs - cornices can be completely different, you can choose invisible, neutral or having a decorative strip/face molding (it should match the interior of the room and it is this that supports the chosen style in the window design).
- The curtains on the ceiling cornice move very quickly and easily.
- There is an option for curtains with control (mechanical - pull the chain to open the curtains; automatic - press the remote control buttons to do the same).
- The ceiling cornice can have the length that is required for each specific room (one product reaches 4 meters, but several cornices can be connected using special tools).
- Ceiling cornices are very flexible, which is why they can be intricately bent and hung in this form on the window. This is done using a special lock.
Ceiling cornices have many advantages.
Flaws:
- An inconvenience during installation is that your hands must be raised to the ceiling at all times.
- It is inconvenient to drill into ceilings.
Where are curtains attached to a suspended ceiling?
It is better to provide a cornice at the stage of installation of the ceiling surface. Options:
- Open method. A block is fixed under the ceiling sheet, to which the structure will then be attached.
- Hidden way. In this case, there remains a niche between the suspended and main ceilings. This is the space for installing the cornice.
Open cornice
Hidden cornice
Advice! If you forgot to provide provisions for the cornice, use a rod with wall brackets. This system will avoid stress on the ceiling canvas.
Ties
Curtains with ties can be made from any fabric. In this option, hanging the curtain from the ceiling cornice is done by tying ribbons sewn to the top of the product into a knot or bow. To hang curtains correctly, you need to take into account that the denser and heavier the fabric, the thicker and wider the ties must be, so that they can support heavy fabrics. It is especially good to use this method for airy natural tulle in light shades or curtains with a pattern of flowers, when bows will complement the lightness of the composition. Such a curtain will decorate the bedroom, kitchen, and will look good in a girl’s room, bringing a touch of romance and lightness.
Kinds
Plas have the same structure and are divided only by the number of rows for roller hooks:
- single-row version – designed for lightweight fabrics that serve primarily an aesthetic function. Often combined with roller blinds, providing the creation of a light regime;
- two-row modification is the most common type. It is used for the classic combination of tulle curtains and curtains made of thick fabric;
- three-row variety - used to create a complex curtain ensemble. This version of the suspension system has the greatest width and weight. Therefore, an additional number of fastenings should be provided for it.
Installation benefits
There are several reasons why many people prefer this type of hanging for curtains:
- reasonable price, especially in comparison with more complex curtain systems. The optimal combination of cost and quality is a very attractive factor. On the OLEXDECO website you can select the desired option in the catalog of plastic ceiling curtain rods;
- the ability to attach curtains made of massive materials to tire-type products. This is possible due to the high safety margin of the plastic profile;
- the low weight of the profile slats is an ideal condition for installation on plasterboard surfaces or suspended ceilings;
- the ability to change the location of the profile block, choosing a wall or ceiling option;
- To install a “tire” you do not need specific skills or complex tools.
Rings
Ring curtains are made from various fabric textures and are attached to the holder using rings. Hooks, clips, clips can be attached to the rings; they are also called “crocodiles”. Since clips will not be able to support heavy fabrics, this method is acceptable for lighter fabrics.
When hanging or removing tulle or curtains, be careful, because the teeth of the crocodile clips can accidentally damage the fabric.
In order for the curtain to hang in beautiful folds, simply attaching it to the cornice is not enough. Folds can be made while sewing, or while hanging the curtains from the ceiling.
In order for curtain products to look beautiful and rich, it is necessary that there is enough material for sewing them. Usually they take 1.5-2 times, or even 3 times more of the required width.
The curtain fabric should protrude beyond the edges of the window by no less than 15-20 cm and be several centimeters longer than the curtain. Ideally selected sizes will decorate the window opening, adding completeness to the interior.
