Window decoration is an important step in creating an interior and a pleasant atmosphere in your home or work. A creative approach and diligence will lead to the design and completeness of the overall interior. A combination of cornice and curtains will help decorate the window opening and add variety.
Window decoration can highlight interior elements, visually expand the space of the room, and encourage guests to have a pleasant and relaxed conversation.
To facilitate the selection process, the article presents all types of cornices and their combinations with the design of rooms and windows.
Types of cornices
There is a wide variety of devices for attaching curtains. The final choice of the buyer depends on what the product is made of, its color, appearance and fastening.
Cornices can be attached:
- to the ceiling;
- to Wall;
- to the window frame.
Fastening depends on the finish of the walls and ceiling. When ordering suspended ceilings, specialists, at the customer’s request, install a plastic product for curtains above the window.
If the ceiling is already stretched, then it will no longer be possible to attach the structure to the ceiling. In this case, there is nothing left to do but attach the product to the wall.
Cornices that are attached to the window frame include devices such as “cafe” and spacer structures. “Cafes” have tips at the ends and are secured with staples. Spacer models contain a spring, which, under pressure, pushes against the wall or window frame.
Based on materials, products are divided into:
- Metal fixtures, which are designed for hanging heavy curtains or drapes. They are considered strong and reliable fastenings. Models include forged, classic or thin designs. They have a rod and tips. The lightest and cheapest products are made of aluminum.
- Wooden models are made from environmentally friendly material, varnished or painted. The coating gives it a similarity to expensive types of wood.
- Plastic structures, which are highly practical and moisture resistant. Plastic is considered an inexpensive material and at the same time universal. They are coated with various paints, including metallic colors.
- Combined views include elementsmade from different materials.
Appearance
Defined by profile, decorations and various external patterns and shapes.
The devices in this case are:
Tubular or round, consisting of one, two or three tubes. The surface is decorated with carvings or has a smooth appearance. Tips are installed at the ends of the rods.
String cornices. Their main advantage: lightness and ease of installation. They may have one or more tiers of steel strings. The design is invisible and suitable for any style.Designed for hanging light fabrics. The weight of heavy drapes and curtains in the structure can cause strings to sag or fasteners to break. Strings are used in bathrooms and kitchens.
Profile. They have rows ranging from one to three. Hooks in niches are located on all tracks and are intended for hanging tulle, lambrequin and curtains at the same time.
Framing devices used where there is no ceiling niche. Behind the baguette you can hide imperfections in the upper part of the ceiling and walls, as well as fasteners, rings or hooks. This type can be made from various materials, which are selected based on the style of the room.
Flexible products. The design is subject to change. Possessing high strength, they are used in bedrooms, on balconies and loggias.
Important! A cornice that spans the entire width of the wall visually expands the space.
According to the control method, structures are divided into:
- mechanical;
- auto.
The curtains can be moved using a remote control. The automatic system is used in rooms with high ceilings.
According to the method of hanging curtains there are:
- with wooden or metal rings included;
- with plastic clamps.
Choosing a cornice depending on the room
There are many factors that influence the choice of device. The general appearance of the room plays a primary role. A model for a bathroom is not suitable, for example, for an office.
When choosing a product, you must consider:
- the room in which the cornice will be located;
- curtain materials (the heavier the material, the more massive the product should be);
- curtain design and appearance;
- massive models will not look beautiful in small rooms;
- the curtain should not rest against the projection of the window sill or heating element.
Which curtain rods are best for different windows and rooms?
The choice of fixtures and curtains is influenced by the shape of the window opening and the overall style of the room. The structures above the windows in the premises should be combined with the overall interior, and also create coziness at home or give a business focus in offices.
The following types are chosen for residential premises:
- round models, combined with any type of curtains;
- plastic structures are considered the most popular among other products, as they have high strength and low price;
- profile models will help out if you need to decorate windows of non-standard sizes and shapes;
- string cornices are used for light curtains and curtains, used in kitchens;
- Spacers are used on kitchen windows, interior and balcony doors.
To arrange the work space, they mainly use mechanisms for manual and automatic opening of curtains. Built-in rollers can only move in one or opposite directions.
Accessory depending on the style of the room
Forged products will fit perfectly with the classic style of the room. This rule also applies to restaurants with rich interiors.
For the high-tech style, various designs with mechanisms for Japanese or Roman curtains, as well as automatic curtain rods, will correspond. Japanese curtains do not drape, so the curtain rod mechanism must pull the fabric taut. The stripes are distributed evenly across the window or located one after another.
For round windows, regardless of the interior, it is necessary to choose a flexible design that changes its shape.
Important! Despite the fact that the flexible curtain rod is intended for non-standard places, it should be handled carefully. Excessive force can cause the cornice to become damaged and irreparably break.
Wooden models are practical and versatile. Their use is possible in residential premises (bedrooms, living rooms, children's rooms) and offices.
Metal products are suitable for Romanesque, minimalist, rustic styles.
Advice! In order not to buy curtain rods made of expensive materials, various overlays can come to the rescue. Imitation of wood, metal, gold, carved or other relief surfaces will not only decorate the external design of the window, but also save money.
Conclusion
Choosing a cornice is a responsible undertaking. An incorrectly selected design shape and an unsuccessful combination with curtains can lead to an awkward external design of the room. Heavy structures must be secured thoroughly and firmly to avoid falling. Before hanging curtains, make sure that the structure can support the weight of the curtain or drapes. The installation of complex curtain rods designed for the characteristic type of curtains should be ordered from specialists.
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