Creating comfort in a home is a whole science in which there are no trifles: every detail and design element plays its role, helping to make it elegant and comfortable. An important role in this matter is played by correctly selected and hung curtains.
No interior is complete without beautiful curtains that frame the window openings.
Gone are the days when the housewife, armed with a needle, manually sewed loops on the curtain to secure it on the curtain rod hooks. This uninteresting activity took up a lot of time and required patience and accuracy.
The main thing is to secure the fabric in such a way that it decorates the room and creates a special mood.
Today, these problems are much easier to solve if you learn how to hang curtains on curtain tape on hooks.
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
Types of curtain fastenings
Today there are many devices and methods on the market that allow you to securely hang curtains.
Curtains can be secured using:
- eyelets;
- rings;
- hooks;
- braids;
- drawstrings;
- loops and ties;
- clip.
The choice of fastening mechanism is made taking into account the individual preferences of the owner, the type of cornice, and the characteristics of the opening being decorated. One of the most common types of accessories for fixing canvases are hooks.
These products are easy to install and use, fairly inexpensive, reliably hold the material, and come in a variety of shapes and colors.
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 of curtain tape
This strip is made from different materials. For curtains made of thin fabrics: organza, veil and others, a transparent, soft, thin but durable material is used. To work with denser bases, the thickness and texture of the braid will be different. It is easy to stitch it on a machine in any part of the product, depending on the design ideas for the curtains.
A very convenient device for draping curtains is curtain tape.
With its help, you can form folds of various configurations, adjusting their size and number. It has the following features:
- makes sewing easier;
- there is no need to sew loops for hooks - they are already on the tape;
- makes it possible to drape fabric of any texture and density;
- allows you to design window openings in an original way;
- with its help you can adjust not only the length, but also the width of the curtains.
Using curtain braid, beautiful folds of the same size and shape are created.
In addition, after washing it does not shrink and retains its shape.
Using a curtain strip, you can carefully trim the edge and attach the finished curtain to the curtain rod without using special clothespins.
The products are presented in a variety of options and differ in the methods of fastening, size, and shape of folds, which can be designed using your imagination.
They are made from fishing line, polyester, non-woven base.
There are also different connection methods, one of which is fastening loops for hooks.
They are arranged not only in one, but in several rows. The design features of the drapery depend on this:
- simple folds are made on a strip with two rows of loops;
- The upper part of the curtain can be decorated with a strip with four-row installation of fasteners.
You can attach the strip to the curtain by sewing or gluing it.
In this case, the adhesive tape is available in single-sided and double-sided versions. In this case, it is attached to the curtain fabric after smoothing the base with an iron.
The different widths of the tape - from 1.5 cm to 10 cm - allow you to use it for various options for fastenings and curtains of different lengths and materials, as well as diversify the methods of decoration.
The narrower the ribbon, the lighter the fabric should be.
It helps to perform all kinds of assemblies, including:
- horizontal;
- vertical;
- “accordion” and other drapery options, such as “pencil”, “glass”, “butterfly”, “bouffe”, “tulip”, fan-shaped and others, where curtain tape is used everywhere for installation on hooks.
There are several types of curtain tapes on sale, each of which is designed to assemble the fabric in the desired way.
There are other types: zigzag, tubes, “triplets”. Each type of curtain tape is made from different materials and has a parameter called the assembly factor (CS). It is the ratio of the original width of the curtain to the folded width, and is usually equal to 1.5; 2; 2.5 and 3. (KS) is usually indicated on the product packaging.
The wide ribbon has several rows of hooks that allow you to hang the curtain higher than usual, raising the fabric above the curtain rod.
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.
Examples of pleat assembly
When forming drapery, you will have to take into account the texture and density of the material. As for tulle, as well as organza, veil, mesh tulle, extreme care is required, taking into account the size of the fabric and the ornament.
In order for the folds to be soft and beautiful, the screed must be formed on both sides at the same time.
The resulting composition is fixed with a knot.
There are many drapery options. Which one to choose depends on the taste of the housewife.
Do not forget that for each drapery option there is its own assembly factor (AC).
- The most universal is the “pencil” method. It is not difficult to implement and does not require a lot of material consumption. Best (KS) – 1.5. Particularly suitable for light fabrics.
- The stitch style creates uniform rows of folds, the number and density of which is determined by the tension of the cord.
- Thin curtains with lurex threads, golden and silver glitter look great with voluminous, uneven waves of puffs. The luxurious look of the curtain is achieved through the use of a wide curtain strip with four rows of cords. Optimal (KS – from 2.5.)
- “Fan” speaks for itself, looks rich and elegant.
- Diamond-shaped screeds form a “butterfly” relief.
- If the fabric of the curtain tape is connected at the bottom with a double tuck, you get a “glass” or “glass” drapery - it is called differently. A strip with two rows of loops and (KS) 2.5 is suitable for it.
- Curtains made of tulle, organza or veil with a bow bookmark look very cute. It is obtained by tightening the laces in such a way that double and single bows are placed close to each other. It is better to take braid from chiffon, mesh or organza with (KS) from 2.5 to 3.
What nuances to pay attention to when choosing
When choosing hooks for curtains and drapes, you need to take into account their compliance:
- weight of the curtain composition;
- frequency of its operation (moving or hanging stationary);
- design of curtains and interior in general;
- loop size;
- type of cornice.
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.
DIY tulle for the kitchen
To sew tulle with your own hands, you need to follow a certain procedure:
Choose a suitable material, learn about the characteristics of the fabric, pay attention to transparency, structure, color scheme, presence and type of pattern. To form tulle, the following are used: veils, organza, mesh.
Prepare fabric for sewing
It is necessary to take measurements and then cut out the workpiece.
The last stage, sewing.
Sequencing:
- Fold the sides 1-2 cm and stitch on a typewriter. You need to make an even width along the entire length of the fabric; to do this, you need to keep the fabric taut. Use thread for sewing in the same color scheme as the tulle.
- You need to sew a curtain tape to the top one using two lines, preferably with a width of 5 cm.
- Pull the curtain tape to the desired length, trim off the excess parts.
- Attach the tulle to the cornice.
Application of metal
Steel clamps are often used for hanging heavy decorative canvases; they do an excellent job and provide maximum reliability and functionality of the structure. The parts themselves have a high service life; you must first pay attention to the quality of the metal when purchasing components.
If a thing is made conscientiously, then during operation it will not rust, otherwise this problem will certainly overtake the owner over time. This unpleasant effect will affect specimens that are located in rooms with high humidity or sudden temperature changes especially quickly.
Important addition
The main task performed by crocheted curtain holders can be safely called the trouble-free movement of curtains along a stationary structure.
Regulating the amount of light throughout the day is very important; sometimes you want to get rid of the annoying rays of the sun, and on cloudy days add more natural light.
The price of the devices is not too high, but if you look hard enough, you can find some pretty spectacular designs that will become additional interior decorations.
Combination of curtains with room design
Fashion trends strive to create the most concise and comfortable environment.
Simplicity, functionality, naturalness and combination with interior details are the basic truths that help to stay within the bounds of both good and trendy taste in order to beautifully hang curtains on the windows. Option 1. Matching the colors of textiles and curtains. The main thing is to adhere to the rule of harmony: all shades of textile and upholstery materials must be in harmony with each other
It is enough to pay attention to the color of decorative pillows, tablecloths, upholstery, lampshades and choose textiles and the tone of the curtains in accordance with them
The color of the sofa and curtains should be in harmony with the existing decoration
Option 2. Maintain monochrome. If the textiles in the room have different shades of a certain color, you need to combine the curtain with one of the existing options.
For a monochrome interior, it is good to combine fabrics of different textures, made in different shades of the same color.
Important! The window design should remain concise. The main thing is the main color of the curtain, and its accent details are secondary aspects that you need to be careful with
Option 3. Repeating patterns and designs. The most unusual option for combining curtains against the background of the overall interior. Curtains with large patterns will look beautiful in spacious rooms. Accordingly, small patterns will ideally highlight a small room.
The variety of patterns is endless, their choice is determined by the stylistic component of the interior
Window design options
- The use of lace in an arched window opening looks unusual. It looks elegant and tasteful, non-trivial.
- If you use light translucent curtains in a room on the north side, where the sun does not shine brightly, the material will diffuse the available light and visually distribute it. This will give the interior an atmosphere of mystery and lightness.
If you need to decorate a tall or standard window, it is customary to use floor-length curtains.
- In a children's room, curtains and tulle with drawstrings will be very useful, as they provide great convenience. Hooks tend to break, pop out and become deformed, but here everything will remain intact for a long time.
- Stylistically, the drawstring is suitable for kitchen curtains, especially it has country notes. With the right choice of color and material, it can be very vibrant, elegant and fresh.
When decorating small windows and windows of non-standard shape, curtains up to the window sill are often used.
In any case, this option may only fail when trying to recreate strict English classics. After all, cut and drapery are about lightness, comfort and coziness, and not impeccably clear lines.
