Ceiling cornices

Interesting modern ideas of apartment design as a finishing touch require concise design of window openings, for which the curtains are used, made in the appropriate style decision. Curtains-rolls that are popular today, Japanese curtains-screens or Roman curtains have something in common at the base - all these types need a special form of curtain rods to be fixed, which must be installed on the ceiling.

Ceiling eaves differ, first of all, in the place of the arrangement. Already from the name it becomes clear that they are mounted on the ceiling, in contrast to the traditional models, which are fixed on the walls. In this arrangement, hidden both aesthetic and functional benefits. Ceiling cornices are not only non-standard decoration of the room: curtains hanging from the ceiling add aristocracy and create the impression of a greater height of the room. In addition, ceiling curtains can be hung in cases where a wide window sill obstructs the usual layout, since such curtain rods can be mounted at any distance from the window.

Since the curtains can be both sliding and lifting, they need different types of ceiling moldings. For lifting curtains the choice of eaves is small. This is usually fixed to the ceiling rail with a lifting mechanism, which is made of aluminum or plastic. Such a structure may be straight or flexible, suitable, for example, for a bay window.

To install the ceiling cornice, it is worth considering as many different options offered in the salons as possible. An affordable and most budgetary type is a plastic cornice in the form of a flat tire, which is a PVC profile, which has cuts in the lower cavity in which the hooks are moved. This tire is attached to the ceiling with screws. She usually is equipped with turning elements, allowing to draw the rounded ends of the eaves.

There is a single-row, double-row and three-row profile cornices, which are not too different in price, but allow you to hang, in addition to curtains and tulle, in addition also such decoration as a pelmet. Plastic eaves plinth differ in the following advantages:

• You can achieve any required length when installing the product;
• Allow to withstand heavy curtain weight;
• Allow to fix a baguette bar;
• Easy to clean without losing appearance;
• Easily and simply mounted on the ceiling;
• Can be decorated with decorative strip (bulwarks);
• Hooks from such eaves can be washed in the machine along with the curtain, since they are not subjected to deformation.

Another variety are flexible curtain rods. They can be made of PVC, and of aluminum with a polymer coating. They are a dense but plastic tape, on the surface of which there are runners with hooks. The tape can be attached to the ceiling due to the presence of holes, spring clips or brackets (aluminum profiles).Such devices are very convenient for the design of bay windows or balcony projections of complex configuration. They can be equipped with a cord control system.

The scope of their application is not limited to window openings, they can be used to fix the curtain in the bathroom, hang a canopy over the bed or separate the kitchen area from the dining room in a small studio apartment. The difference between aluminum and plastic products lies in their fire safety, greater bearing capacity and durability; otherwise the characteristics are almost identical. The cost of aluminum tapes is much higher than plastic, due to the quality of the metal, the complexity of processing and additional features, for example, you can make such a backlight tape.

Advantages of flexible curtain rods:

• Allow to decorate with curtains any difficult bends and turns in the room;
• They are almost invisible, creating the effect of a completely open space;
• They can carry decorative baget or LED tape on their surface;
• Easy to install.

Wooden ceiling cornices have not only functional qualities, but also have excellent decorative properties, so they are also called baguette. For the most part, these are strips of various widths. Their inner part has grooves in which the hooks are located, and the outer one is decorated with ornaments, overlays or inlays of glass. The ends are often rounded or angled. The most successful variants of such baguettes can be compared with works of art.

For the manufacture of such cornices can be used a variety of types of wood - from inexpensive softwood, for example, pine or spruce, to cherry, walnut, oak or beech. In luxury options, wenge or mahogany is used. To give the tree additional strength, the surface is coated with antiseptics and water-based varnishes. Advantages of wooden eaves:

• Create a unique style;
• Maintain the weight of heavy curtains;
• Decorative console hides possible defects of the wall above the window.

Metal curtain rods in the form of a rod or rod are also very popular. Usually they are versatile and suitable for both ceilings and walls.Fixation occurs due to the brackets, in which the rods themselves are attached. Different types of brackets are used for walls and ceilings, but this does not change the overall impression; such models always look very elegant and attract attention.

Especially effectively they look in high apertures in a non-standard planning, such, for example, as the French windows. It is possible to decorate in this way not only windows, but also interior arches or doorways. Several of these eaves, installed in series, will successfully decorate the complex window opening of the bay window in a geometric style. The material is usually aluminum or brass, in rare cases, forged installation on the ceiling, forged metal structures of small thickness are used. Especially attractive are curtains with grommets on such eaves. Usually one pipe or rod is mounted, but the simultaneous presence of two rods on one bracket is also possible. There are varieties of metal curtain rods capable of carrying lifting and sliding curtains at the same time, for example, a Roman curtain and a classic lambrequin.

The advantage of metal curtain rods are:

• High load bearing capacity. These are the most reliable designs for hanging volume and heavy curtains;
• The attractiveness of metal casting, which in some cases is done manually;
• Durability and wear resistance, since the metal is coated with a corrosion-resistant coating;
• Ability to create custom design options;
• Easy to hang curtains.

Another type of cornice on brackets - string - can also be mounted both on the walls and on the ceiling. These are hidden cornices, made of durable metal fishing line, almost imperceptible against the background of the curtains. The observer can see only two brackets on which the string is attached, thereby creating the feeling that matter is floating in the air, having no visible support. Only very light curtains or air tulle can be hung on such a string. In this case, the cornice itself will not be visible, since the string is very thin, it is lost in the folds of the curtains. Such strings can be hung either on two brackets at the edges, or be insured against sagging with a third support center.

Advantages of eaves fishing line:

• The speed and ease of installation, as with this method of hanging curtains do not need to punch deep holes;
• Cost savings, since the cost of such eaves is several times less;
• The ability to apply unexpected design solutions.

Plastic tires made of PVC are distinguished by the greatest variability. Their length can be practically anything due to the possibility of easily joining or shortening the plastic profile. You can buy strips ranging from 1 m 40 cm to a size of 4 meters. The width depends on the number of rows - the double-row cornice has a standard width of 8 cm, three-row 12 cm. For hanging Roman, English or Japanese curtains, you can purchase a cornice with chain-operated control, the standard length of which is 50 cm. Most manufacturers offer order.

Flexible models can be of any desired length. They are sold in the form of a tape of 5 m in size, which can be joined to each other with adapters or shortened at the request of the customer.Choosing a metal sucker rod, you should pay attention to the telescopic design. Initially, their length is from 104 cm to 122 cm (depending on the model), after folding the cornice is transformed to 218 cm.

For smooth metal cornices, the length starts at 1.4 m. The maximum value is 4 meters. There are several other options between these sizes: 1.6 m, 2 m, 2.4 m, 2.8 m, 3 m, 3.2 m, 3.6 m. It is important to remember that these dimensions do not include lengths tips that can be up to 20 cm each. In the case when the width of the wall is not enough to install beautiful tips, the edges of the rod eaves can be closed with plugs. This option is applicable in the case when you want to hang a curtain from wall to wall.

For a round cornice an important aesthetic value is the diameter of the tube or rod. For hollow tubes, standard diameters are 25-28 mm and 16 mm, while the thicker the curtain rod, the more bearing capacity it has. For lighter tissues it is customary to choose thinner tubes. The length of the wooden eaves begins with 1.5 m, then follows the size of 2.5 m, 3 m, 3, 5 and 4 m. Anything longer than 2.5 m is usually composite.

The choice of the color of the cornice for the most part depends on the preferences and design ideas of the owners of the room. There are many color solutions on the market, among which you can choose the one that best fits the interior. White color prevails among plastic structures, since this is what PVC looks like, which is the main material for flexible curtain rods and ceiling tires. In the case when the flexible cornice is made of aluminum, it is usually also painted white.

Color solutions for metal cornices-tubes are very diverse:

• Copper;
• Gold, including white gold;
• Chocolate;
• White and black gloss;
• Antique;
• Satin;
• Nickel;
• Chromium.

For wooden models and a variety of baguette strips are different traditional shades of wood:

• Natural light wood;
• Oak, including bleached and light;
• Cherry and dark cherry;
• Dark walnut;
• Mahogany;
• The Red tree;
• Wenge.

For installation and design of eaves, various fittings are required. Depending on the type and material, these can be armrests, snaps and accessories in the form of tips, holders or pickups.Rotary elements are provided for plastic tires, which can also be used to design the ends. Curtains can be hung on such a cornice using ordinary plastic hooks, to which plastic plugs are used to prevent slipping. Decorative baget tape can be fixed on the facade.

Metal curtain rods are the most demanding when installing. For them, you should choose a bracket, i.e. a special support for hanging. It should be remembered that not each of the brackets is suitable for installation on the ceiling, this point should be specifically discussed with the seller in the cabin. Also, when choosing a bracket, it is important to consider the weight of the curtains. The brackets can be single or double; in the latter case, two cornices can be placed on them at the same time, which is convenient for placing curtains and tulle.

The ends of the metal eaves must be closed, for which either ordinary plastic caps or decorative tips are used. The shape of the tips can be absolutely any, ranging from modest leaves and ending with sparkling glass balls.You can hang curtains on such a ledge with the help of ring-eyelets or using decorative clothespins. Wooden eaves usually go complete with a set of rings into which clothespins for fixing of curtains are inserted.

• Ceiling cornice can be installed in the hall. This is the most common use case, but it is not the only possible one.
• A very interesting design solution will be the installation of a ceiling eaves. from round or rectangular metal pipes for the kitchen. In this case, the metal of the cornice must necessarily overlap with metal utensils, household appliances or the handles of the kitchen unit, in combination, this will allow creating harmonious design solutions.
• It looks very advantageous metal eaves mounted on hangers in the bathroom. It is installed in strict accordance with the contours of the bathroom, a curtain is hung on it, thus covering the surface of the walls and the floor from splashes.

Ceiling curtain rods have firmly gained popularity, they are usually purchased in curtain salons or in chain stores, such as Ikea, not really paying attention to the manufacturer. Most buyers look primarily at the correspondence of the cornice to the general idea of ​​the design of the window space. Also, when purchasing, the following criteria are taken into account:

• The size of the window opening;
• The width of the wall, which primarily affects the length of the purchased cornice with tips;
• For which curtains will be used cornice: for sliding or lifting;
• The fact that many models require fastening in the middle, which will affect the opening of the curtains and especially the tulle;
• The number of curtains on one window (the presence of lambrequin);
• The presence of adhesive tape Velcro;
• Is it planned to install the structure in a niche or it will be visible;
• Will there be a heavy curtain, which will require a powerful eaves;
• The cornice made in Italy, Germany or Spain will cost about twice as much as the domestic counterpart.

Among all the reviews left about the ceiling moldings, some of the popular manufacturers are the most talked about. Good characteristics of buyers have brands such as:

• "Le Grand" - domestic manufacturer, which produces all types of eaves, from plastic tires to forged products;
• LLC "HozPromProdukt", which produces telescopic metal curtain rods for baths;
• Verona, producing both metal ceiling moldings, and framing structures;
• Inspire - manufacturer of metal curtain rods;
• The company "Master".

Properly hang a ceiling cornice can almost any skilled man. It is only necessary to carefully read the instructions attached to the product and take into account the features of the window configuration:

• In order to take into account the distance from the wall, you need to measure how much the sill line protrudes from the wall and add 5 cm to this value. This will be the hanging line for the cornice;
• For structures in which docking is provided, it is necessary to calculate the length of the cornice and tips, for metal ones - to determine the location of the brackets;
• You must choose the method of installation: to the ceiling or niche;
• When mounting the tires, the holes are drilled at a distance of 20-50 cm, for metal tubes longer than 2 m, you need to fasten the third bracket in the middle of the structure to avoid sagging;
• In order to make holes in the ceiling, use a punch;
• In order to fix plastic tires, corks are inserted into the holes, which are included in the kit; brackets fixed on dowels;
• On the bracket hang eaves-tube with curtains, for example, on the grommet; Hooks with a curtain and plugs are inserted into the plastic splint. You can also glue the baguette tape.

Ceiling cornice can be both visible interior detail and hidden. The latter refers to those cases when the hinged ceiling is mounted in the room, or to the eaves-lines. In these cases, the effect of curtains floating in the air is created, since the cornice can be completely hidden. Also hide the design will help molding of plaster. Visible cornice is able to decorate the room and emphasize its style. Metal pipe designs are suitable for different styles, in many respects it depends on the installed tip.Sophisticated forged tips will successfully fit into the Baroque, Empire, or modern style. Rectangular or glass emphasize the direction of hi-tech or techno, and wood will suit both the classic interior and luxurious options.

How to choose a ceiling cornice, see the following video.