Curtain Wall Curtain

When choosing a window design, it is worth paying attention not only to curtains, but also to the element on which they are attached. We are talking about wall cornices. There are many different options for the manufacture of such interior parts. When choosing them, you need to focus on personal preferences. But a detailed consideration of the design will help facilitate the decision when purchasing.

Under each version of the interior need a certain type of eaves. The division into subtypes occurs at the place of attachment, the material of manufacture, the number of rows and appearance. The representative of each group has its own characteristics and strengths.

A common type of eaves are those that are attached to the wall.They are the most widespread and are in demand among buyers. It is convenient to mount such structures without even resorting to the help of a specialist. The big plus is that the wall version is universal and will fit into any design solution. One of the nuances when buying a cornice will be the choice of its execution. The kitchen will fit light rails for small curtains, and, for example, in the living room, where you need heavy curtains, you will need designs larger and more powerful.

The second mounting method is mounting on the ceiling. One of the positive moments was that this performance visually increases the height of the room. And this is a great option for apartments of small size. Some modern design solutions in this case can turn a wall with a window into a continuous curtain. And, of course, mounting to the ceiling is gaining popularity due to the growing popularity of suspended ceilings.

Each species has its advantages and disadvantages. You can start with those that are mounted on the ceiling. Their main advantage is that they close the wall from top to bottom. This can be used in many designs to visually enlarge the space, hide any defects in repairs and large panoramic windows in the whole wall. Another advantage is that this type can be fixed almost anywhere.

Another positive thing is maximum protection. The curtains on this mount will be best protected from the sun, and in the winter time they will more retain heat and not let the cold through. And, of course, with the right choice and fastening, neither hooks nor an anchored tire that is attached to the ceiling will be visible. But at the same time there is a minus. This type has less variety in the choice of models.

A wide range is undoubtedly an advantage of wall mounting. The variety of styles, materials has made this type of cornices the most popular. This allows the most accurate selection of individual design for a particular decor. Such slats are easy to use, suitable for any room.Another advantage is that they can withstand heavier curtains than with the ceiling mount. This will allow you to create combined compositions that will undoubtedly decorate the room.

The disadvantages of such structures include partial light transmission with complete shading, “eating up” the space when using massive compositions.

There are single-row, double-row and three-row wall cornices. Accordingly, their applicability depends on the required number of curtains on the window. Single row most often used in the kitchen, where no need for heavy multi-layer curtains. The following two types are more commonly used in living rooms, bedrooms and children’s. Usually, a combination of a curtain plus a tulle is used or, in the case of a three-row version, double curtains are used for curtains, and then tulle.

By design, you can consider the profile cornice, which is a profile, mainly made of aluminum or plastic.It made special tracks, which move the hooks. It is a simple and reliable system, suitable for composition with any number of rows. It can be used both for the wall and for the ceiling. Another profile model called rail or tire - on the principle of movement of the mounting hooks.

The next subspecies of this product are string constructions. They are a cable stretched between two bases, on which the curtains are strung. It looks very stylish, especially if the overall style of the room is made in the style of high-tech or minimalism. The low price and sleek design attract the attention of any person. The disadvantages of this solution include the fact that this option can not be used for heavy curtains, because over time they sag. Here single fabric from not very dense material fits better.

Another interesting move will be the use of a round base. It is made of a hollow tube, on which, just like in the previous case, the fabric is strung.The connecting element will be rings, which can both keep the canvas on clothespins, and be riveted into the fabric itself. These rivets are called grommets. The advantage here is the ease of movement without any hooks and braking. It is also easy to hang and remove. There are from one to three-row versions of such devices. This option is good for heavy curtains, but on the condition that the cornice is made of metal.

For non-standard windows fit some of these types, but in a flexible version. Similar curtain rods can be made to order and for a specific opening. A good solution here will be the profile option. Today, manual or automatic mechanisms that push the curtains are often used. Installing such curtain rods costs money and cannot do without professionals. Another important element can be called the side brackets, on which the cornice is held. They can be both nondescript, functional device, and part of the decor.

In contrast to the styles and design moves, there are only three main materials for making wall curtain rods.This is wood, plastic, metal, from which it is possible to separately distinguish aluminum as the most popular.

Each has both disadvantages and advantages:

• The first is to consider the wooden eaves. To their positive sides include a noble appearance, environmental friendliness and versatility. The eaves of wood will look harmoniously in almost any style, of course, except high-tech and modern. This is a fairly reliable and beautiful material. The basis for it are often coniferous, oak, walnut, cherry. They are chosen for the characteristic longitudinal fibers that look very nice in the interior. The disadvantages include the fact that wood as a natural material is exposed to moisture - with increased humidity in the room, the quality of the product may deteriorate.

• Plastic is a versatile material which looks good in tandem with modern plastic windows. At the moment there is a wide variety of colors and versions of the eaves of this material. The advantages include simple installation and ease of cleaning. To diversify or preserve the overall concept, such models can be decorated with decorative strips that can imitate natural materials.Often used technique with a rounded edge, which allows you to hide the ends of the eaves and adds aesthetics. Due to their low weight, they can be used when installing on drywall. The disadvantages include the fact that light plastic can fade in the sun.

• The next popular material for the manufacture of eaves is metal. The biggest advantage here is reliability. The heaviest portieres, multilayered compositions from fabric are usually hung up on such eaves. Metal looks good in modern interiors, but technology allows you to make models that suit any style. Laconic and aristocratic design, original tips, brass elements add luxury. For a more advanced design, stainless steel is most often used. For each design it is easy to choose the appropriate forged design.

• It should be noted separately and aluminum. He, unlike other members of his class is lightweight, flexible and does not rust. Used for profile and framing designs.Due to its lightness, it can be used for mounting onto plasterboard.

Naturally, the length of any eaves must comply with the parameters of the window. But here there are some peculiarities. For example, the eaves, which are slightly wider than the window, are most often chosen for the kitchen. This largely applies to "Khrushchev" and other options, where the cooking zone occupies a small area.

A composition for the entire width of the wall is needed in the living room or bedroom, which is often 3 m. At such a length, two attachment points will not be enough, so a third one is added for reliability - in the center. And in the case of long panoramic windows that can be wider than 6 meters, not every material or type of attachment will do. The sliding mechanism on the eaves of such length is simply necessary, as constantly opening and closing the curtains manually will be quite tiring.

Since these windows are most often used in ultramodern rooms, wood here will look out of place, it is better to give preference to plastic and aluminum.

The colors in which the eaves are created are very diverse. Under each specific task, you can choose the appropriate shade. Of course, depending on the basis of which it is made, each design will have its own characteristics. For example, wood is mainly used with its natural palette. Shades from light brown to nut look noble and elegant. The tree can easily be painted in the desired color, but then there will be no feeling of naturalness.

Metal in this regard is more widely used with any coatings. Due to the nature of this substance, it must be protected from corrosion. Accordingly, the coatings form a protective layer and at the same time bear the function of a decorative addition. Imitations for brass, copper, chrome will decorate the interior and add beauty. For luxurious rooms in Baroque and Empire style, silver and gold trim will suit. Unlike other materials, on a metal surface it will look more harmonious.

Plastic as a base can be of any shade, and in this it surpasses its competitors. It uses a wide palette that will satisfy any requests in the design plan. Any texture can be applied to it. White plastic, which complements popular PVC windows, is in great demand.

An important component of any eaves are its components. Their choice is very important. The main element here can be called the bracket or, as it is also called, the holder. It is mounted to the wall surface and holds the weight of the entire structure. It can be an excellent element of the decor with the appropriate performance. Naturally that the bracket must be made of the same material as the rest of the eaves. It should also be understood that, depending on the weight of the curtains, the type of attachment must be taken into account. This is a very important point, because no one wants the whole mechanism to fall because of a weak connection.

The brackets are of several types. For example, they are divided by place of attachment. There are holders above the window, ceiling and wall to wall. Based on the name, you can understand their difference. You can also divide them into open and closed type.Closed more reliable, but with it there are more difficulties when removing the eaves.

It is also worth paying attention to fasteners. Hooks, rings, runners, clips - all these variations are widespread now. In accordance with the model of the cornice, fasteners are also selected, which should harmoniously fit into the overall picture. Let it be a small element, but if you make the wrong choice, it can break the general concept and will stand out against the general background. It should also be of high quality and reliable, so that to keep curtains for a long time and without any special problems.

The answer to this question is both simple and complex. On the one hand, it is necessary to buy a cornice suitable for the design, which should not cause difficulties. On the other - there are several nuances that are worth paying attention to. Each stylistic solution fits a certain combination of the model and the base from which the cornice is made.

In classical design, greater preference is given to wooden and metal cornices. The tree gives a calm warm tone and pleases the eye with natural colors. Metal is universal, and when decorated with forged ornaments will be a great complement to the decor.For modern styles like minimalism, profile or string variations will do. Everything is as simple as possible, practical, without bright or artsy solutions.

With luxurious furnishings, it is preferable to give preference to massive metal rods, on which massive curtains or multi-layer compositions will be securely fastened.

Depending on the configuration of the window, the length and type of the cornice there are some peculiarities of their fastening. For small rooms with small windows, do not use long and heavy structures. Naturally, for small models the fastener will not be large, and for fixing there will be enough several screws on each side. For more overall options, intermediate fixing elements are required.

In the kitchen, you should hang the eaves directly above the window, and in the living room or bedroom as high as possible to the ceiling. Here, the priority is the maximum overlap of the opening for sun protection. When making custom window openings flexible profiles should be used that are attached along their entire length.

An interesting option can be considered modern multi-level systems based on rail or profile cornices. Most often, they use the mechanisms of automatic expansion. If you want to keep up with the times, then this option is best suited. Such curtain rods are practical, comfortable, among their range you can choose an option for any style.

Lovers of the classics can consider round wooden or metal cornices. They look spectacular with curtains on the rings and are easy to use. But one thing is important here. They need to hang perfectly evenly, as even a slight slope will move the curtains in one direction or another. Those who prefer reliability, prefer powerful metal models that will look luxurious and keep all window framing on themselves.

Ikea “Racca” and “Hugard” eaves for a small price and sufficient reliability deserve a lot of positive ratings. A good choice, according to buyers, will be the representatives of the company DDA Diy, who specialize in metal cornices.Among the Russian-made models, we can mention the products of the company Inspire, which offers excellent value for money. All these manufacturers represent the eaves of the middle class with affordable cost and high quality execution for most.

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