Curtains with lambrequin

Curtains with lambrequins are again at the peak of popularity. They are suitable for decoration of a variety of rooms, ranging from the bedroom and ending with the kitchen. Types of lambrequins can be very different.

Lambrequin - a special element of curtains, decorating the main curtain. It does not carry any functional load, except for concealing the eaves. Often it is found in the design of windows in classic interiors, but lately it is often possible to find curtains with pelmets and in modern minimalist designs. The curtains, complemented by such an element, will give any room a slightly pompous and solemn look.

Lambrequin can be decorated not only heavy curtains, but also curtains. The curtain in this case acts as a decoration, not protecting either from the sun or from curious alien views.

Lambrequin can be made of various fabrics.Traditionally, pelmets are made from heavy curtain materials or from light chiffon, but in recent years various variations of materials have been increasingly encountered. Often they are combined with each other, creating unique compositions.

Need to properly approach the choice of curtains with lambrequin. Ideally, the planning of the entire design should begin with an understanding of whether such an element will be used in the design of the window space or not. Only by answering this question can you competently design a room, determine all the accents and nuances, and also select the appropriate fittings for the furniture.

It is important to note that sometimes curtains with lambrequin are used not only for decorating windows. Sometimes this element is used when zoning a space when it is not possible to install a door. For example, arches or openings can also be decorated with such curtains. If desired, they can be closed or opened by changing the look of the room.

There are two large groups of lambrequins: soft and hard:

• Rigid, or gang, can be matched to any style of interiors. Usually they are a beautiful plank with a straight or figured cut that adorns the cornice. This can be a fabric stretched on a wooden frame or on non-woven fabric or other hard material (a gang with a soft base).
• In modern interiors, laced rigid lambrequins are very often used.made with the help of different techniques, including those made by yourself. Such a lace trim will not leave anyone indifferent. Thanks to a huge choice of various ornaments and themes, you can choose the right one for your room.

• Rigid lambrequins, including those with carved patterns, are suitable for rooms with low ceilings., and with high, which cannot be said about the following type - soft lambrequins. This type is suitable only for rooms whose ceiling height exceeds the standard 2.5 meters. Visually the lambrequin "eats" the height of the room, so it is impossible to install such decorations in rooms with low ceilings.
• Soft lambrequins are completely different. First, they differ in type of material.The most popular satin lambrequins, as well as models from the veil. Both add to the room solemnity, but they do it in different ways.

Satin models create a very aristocratic look in the room, but they look pretty hard. They are often used in the design of windows in the living room:

• Lambrequins from the veil they look very airy and are suitable for decoration of rooms such as a bedroom or a nursery. Also, soft lambrequins differ in shape.
• Kokilje - This is the element in the center of the upper part of the curtains. It consists of vertical folds that fold into a sharp corner.
• Svagi are all known arch-shaped folds.

• De Jabot, or Jabot, - Asymmetric element on the sides of the curtains. Jabot has a beveled corner. Usually the long side is directed outward, and the short - in the center.
• Tie, unlike De Jabot, not so wide side element. If the folds of jabot are distributed vertically, then the tie folds like an accordion with the short side out.
• Bell is a fabric folded with a cone. Such a decoration is used infrequently, since it is made mainly of rigid curtain fabric that holds the shape well.

To date, there are no color restrictions, the choice is huge:

• The most popular colors for decorating the living room lambrequin are burgundy, beige, brown, pink, steel with a silver tint, golden. This choice is characterized by the fact that in the living room usually receive guests, therefore, the situation should make an impression.

• For the kitchen lambrequins are usually chosen by the color of curtains or curtains. Most often it is pink, red, orange tones, but there are also green, purple and even black. It is popular to use a fabric with a pattern for the manufacture of pelmets in the kitchen. Checkered or floral patterns elevate mood, helping to improve appetite.
• Increasingly, designers have resorted to the use of two or three colors, designing lambrequins. It can be both related tones and contrasting.

• Many people are afraid to choose multi-colored hard pelmets, but in vain. They look spectacular and interesting, even in classic interiors. Choosing a discreet pattern that repeats the ornament of furniture upholstery, you can make the interior very stylish.
• Openwork lambrequins are mainly made of fabric without a pattern, so as not to overload the carved structure with unnecessary details. However, no one forbids the use of gradient fabrics or the currently popular chameleon fabric, which changes color depending on the angle of view.

Choosing a pelmet, you need to focus on the style decision, and on the functional purpose, and on the size of the room:

• The hall is characterized by the choice in favor of combined lambrequins, combining both hard and soft elements. They look luxurious, instantly attracting attention. When choosing a lambrequin in the living room, usually in colors adhere to the rule that the lambrequin should have a similar shade to the curtains, but not repeat it exactly.

• Both hard and soft lambrequins are installed in the bedroom, but together - never or very rarely. The choice of model is determined by the height of the ceiling and the style of the room. As mentioned above, a hard lambrequin is suitable for installation under a ceiling of any height, while soft - only in large rooms. If night draperies are used, it is better to pick up soft contrast lambrequins for them; at installation of blinds or blackout curtains the gang perfectly will fit into an interior. The style of the bedroom also plays a significant role. In this room you need to fully adhere to the rules prescribed by the style. So, when you design in modern style Loft, Modern, Hi-tech need to choose a hard pelmet. Styles Baroque, Rococo, Art Deco and so on should be complemented by soft models of lambrequins.

• For the kitchen, choose a simple soft lambrequin without any decorations like svagi or ties. The simpler the better. Curtains in the kitchen are subjected to frequent washing, so that the care for the pelmet will not work properly, it will quickly lose its shape and appearance.For the same reason, a gang would not fit in the kitchen. Under the action of heat, they are deformed, and it will be impossible to remove fat from the fabric.

• Of particular interest is the choice of design in a small room. Openwork gangs will be an excellent way out, as they will add elegance, lightness to the room, and also help to visually expand the space. In no case should heavy satin lambrequins be installed in such a room. They will look ridiculous and vulgar. If you really want to hang exquisite soft swags, choose tulle. It looks light and airy.

If you have pre-painted interior design, problems with the choice should arise. However, if the desire to hang a gang appeared suddenly, problems may arise. In this case, keep in mind a few recommendations:

• The easiest thing to do is to buy a ready-made set of curtains with a pelmet. There is no need to puzzle over the decision, because professional designers have already thought through the color combination and shape. However, if your window can not be called typical, this type of curtains is unlikely to suit you.
• Beautiful proportional lambrequins should not take more than 1/5 of the entire length of the curtains. Otherwise, the entire structure will look overloaded.
• If you make no choice, The best option would be a gang with an openwork pattern. They frame both short and long curtains well.
• The choice of lambrequin from tulle is a good solution not only for curtains. Easy veil perfectly fits and dense materials, allowing visually alleviate the general appearance of such curtains.

• Curtains with an asymmetrical lambrequin are ideal for the kitchen. like jabot or tie. If you plan to close part of the window with furniture, it is better to install such an ornament on the opposite side of the window and only one. So you can balance and decorate it, creating an unusual composition.
• Conceived lambrequin on 2 windows, which would unite them into a single whole, can be hung over the sides of each frame on a chill mold. They will visually help at the same time to separate the windows and to unite them, creating a dramatic solemn effect.
• If you can not decide on the choice of fabric for sewing lambrequins, We advise you to buy a small segment (approximately 20x20 cm) of each of the materials you like. Very often, consultants go forward and give such samples for free. Bring them home and take a good look at the room in which you are planning window decoration. At the distance of an outstretched hand in the direction of the window, evaluate each of the pieces, imagine how they will look when illuminated in this particular room. Attach trim to the curtains and evaluate which one is in harmony with them best.

Each type of lambrequin requires its own mounting technology:

• Hard bando usually made with velcro and attached directly to the eaves.

• Usually lambrequins are mounted separately on the eaves in front of the main curtain. When buying curtains with curtains, you should order a triple baguette curtain rod: behind all the light curtains are hung, in the middle - curtains, and closest to the room - a pelmet directly. Soft curtain lambrequins do not require a separate attachment, as they are already sewn to the curtains.

• Beautiful jabots or ties on the sides it is also better to equip with clamps that will fix their position on the eaves.
• If your room is not a baguette cornice, but a tubular one, Consider buying a lambrequin on the grommet. You can hang it immediately with curtains, decorating the top fold and drawing the viewer's attention to the unusual eaves for modern houses.
• Lambrequin Buff done on the curtain tape, which then you need to collect smooth folds and hang on the eaves. Usually, the curtain tape is attached with hook-rings, so you need to carefully ensure that the distance between the folds, as well as their size, is the same.

Caring for lambrequins usually does not cause difficulties.All that needs to be done is to simply vacuum the folds on a regular basis so that the dirt does not ingress into the fabric. From time to time you should take the lambrequins in dry cleaning.

Soft lambrequins need to be vacuumed at minimum power, having previously wrapped the tube around with wet gauze. Hard gangs are not allowed to wet, they can lose their shape, and the material can swell.

The following shows the options for how to use various modern models in the interior with a brief explanation of a particular solution:

• Thread lambrequin-kisey perfectly frames the headboard. This option looks elegant and adds chic to the bedroom.
• Using lambrequins with embroidery or appliqué is a great option for a nursery. This interior design looks very cute and interesting. Children will certainly enjoy such a framing window space.

• New items on the curtain market appear regularly. In particular, one of the discoveries of recent years has become an openwork gang that fits perfectly into any interior. Two-colored portieres and such detail perfectly harmonize with each other. Decoration in the room in the form of a flower serves as the final touch to the composition.

• In the interior of this bedroom are used and soft options, and hard gangs. With the help of a soft model, the bed area is underlined, and the hard wide gangs with shaped edges perfectly frame the window spaces. We should also pay attention to the fact that the bedspread is made of the same fabric as the curtains above it. This gives the whole interior more style and harmony.

• You can use a complex lambrequin in the design of curtains for the bedroom. For its manufacture, a fashionable fabric with a gradient is chosen, which looks very solemn, immediately suggesting thoughts of royal chambers.

• Lambrequins of tulle can refresh the look of any room, giving it a slightly dreamy look. This white living room looks a bit fabulous, but at the same time grand. Simple swags are not supplemented with any elements, from which the general appearance of the room only won. If the designer had overloaded them with additional details, the overall impression of airiness would be lost.
• Curtains and lambrequins do not have to be made using the same pattern. Here, roller blinds differ in ornament, however, lambrequins, and curtains, and curtains have something in common with common elements of decoration and in color scheme and pattern on the fabric.In this case, decorative cushions are used as a link.

In the next video, see the master class on draping swag lambrequin.