Curtains with lambrequins give the window opening a complete look and help create the desired atmosphere in the room. They look great, both in a separate form and in combination with another window decor.
What is a lambrequin?
Lambrequin is a decorative element that is attached to the top of the curtain and perfectly complements it.
Types of lambrequins
Divided into several main types.
Hard
Bando - simple lambrequins for curtains without corrugated folds. They are made on a rigid basis, which is covered with a cloth.
Soft
It is a fabric draped canvas, falling down in beautiful waves.
Combined
This design for curtains, combines hard and soft parts that can alternate in a certain sequence.
Soft Lambrequin Drapery Ideas
There are several different drapery options.
- Kokilie. One of the elements of a soft lambrequin, which is located in the center of the curtain composition.
- Svagi. Cloth in the shape of a semicircle, draped folds.
- Jabot (de jabot). This decorative element turns an ordinary swag into a more interesting and original model.
- Perekid. Polusvagi or perekidy represent tissue cuts, arbitrarily thrown through the rod eaves.
- Tie. Vertical fabric fold with a sloping line.
- Cascade. Fabric with drapery on an inclined line. This most often one-sided element is located on the side of the entire curtain ensemble.
Material for lambrequins
A certain type of material will allow to transform the curtains and give them an unusual look.
- Veil. Translucent fabric, well draped and perfectly transmits sunlight.
- Organza. Thin and airy fabric with beautiful iridescent sheen.
- Felt. Incredibly durable, but very soft and pleasant to the touch material.
- Chiffon. Delightfully light, it has an amazing brilliance and subtle tints of color.
- Kapron. Due to its elasticity and elasticity, this material is able to withstand significant stretching without losing its appearance.
- Atlas. Satin fabric creates elegant draperies and reflects light beautifully.
- Soft It has a soft supple texture that allows you to create beautiful drapes and folds.
- Linen. It has high strength, excellent hygroscopicity and little pollution.
- Cord. With the help of openwork cord technology, very original curtain laminates are created.
- Jacquard. Beautiful and elegant fabric, on which a large ornament is woven.
On the photo are curtains with a lambrequin of a veil in the living room.
Forms of lambrequins
There are basic forms:
- In the form of an arch. Such a decorative element gives the window and the interior a stylish and original look.
- Straight. The easiest type, which is often used with classic curtains. Such design easily fastens and does not collect on itself dust.
- In the fold. The horizontal cut of the fabric is gathered in the bow folds. Sometimes it is decorated with ruffles, tassels, frills or fringe.
- Asymmetrical. Lambrequins for curtains with asymmetry on one side or diagonally allow to correct the non-ideal proportions of the window opening and the room.
Pictured dining room and curtains with lambrequin in the fold.
Design and drawings
Stylish design, allows you to create especially original compositions.
Fishnet
Curtains with a curly modular or slatted lambrequin look more elegant and elegant. Delicate and delicate lace patterns add a touch of romanticism to the whole interior.
Simple
Cloth fabric gathered with pleats with a curtain tape.
Geometry
Strips, squares and other patterns will create visual illusions in the room and affect the geometry of the room.
Two-tone
The harmonious combination of two colors will add expressiveness to the design of curtains and will allow you to realize the most daring creative ideas.
In the photo the curtains with two-color lambrequin in the bedroom.
Dressing
An interesting decor gives the curtains a unique look and provides an opportunity to stylishly decorate the window opening.
Fringed
Lambrequins, decorated with a fringe by their presence in the interior give it an elegant, aesthetic, complete and complete look.
With tassels
Suitable for different styles of interior. In any room look appropriate and make it especially comfortable.
With flowers
Floral patterns look great on both hard and soft models. Such prints create a playful mood in the interior and bring warmth and tenderness to it.
With rhinestones or glass beads
Raise the level of window decoration, make it more luxurious. They are especially well combined with oriental interior styles.
Puffs
Add to the room of luxury and romanticism. Puffs or a harvester perfectly will be suitable for rooms in classical style.
Representations in various styles
Competently designed to the smallest detail of curtains, will create the most comfortable design.
Modern
Here, more often used are more restrained and concise models of dense fabric, without unnecessary draperies.
Classic
Combined, hard and soft lambrequins for curtains will be appropriate in this style, they will especially perfectly emphasize the classic interior and give it even more solidity.
In the photo there is a classic-style living room and curtains with lambrequins on the windows.
Baroque
Sophisticated three-dimensional compositions on a gilded wooden baguette made of draperies intertwined with each other, give the curtains an amazing and luxurious look.
Provence
Lambrequins or a bell in a fold with a floral, checkered or striped print look great in such a calm and cozy style.
Country music
Bright hard or soft lambrequins of a simple form, will be an excellent independent element of the decor or addition to other curtains in country style.
Oriental
Products for curtains of a rich dark color will attract attention and make an oriental luxury room.
Pictured curtains with hard lambrequins in the living room in oriental style.
Color spectrum
Properly selected color palette has a positive effect on the atmosphere of the room.
Red
Indoors, curtains with lambrequin of red or burgundy color will look truly elegant and will become the basis of a harmonious and elite interior.
The photo shows a dining room and curtains decorated with a red lambrequin.
White
It makes the room more light and spacious, black and white gives the room a special expressiveness, and the milky shade adds interest and style to it.
Green
The soft, fresh and calm natural shade creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in the interior.
Brown
This color is able to acquire different shades, depending on how the light falls on it. Brown or chocolate with gold lambrequin perfectly fit into a room in any style.
In the photo there is a cabinet and curtains with a brown lambrequin on the window.
Beige
Introduces simplicity, brevity and clarity in the interior. Therefore, a room with a beige window decor, looks very elegant and gentle.
Yellow
Compensates for the lack of light in the room and with its warmth creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
In the photo there is a living room and curtains with a gang of yellow color.
Blue
This royal, sensual color is able to harmonize the atmosphere of the whole room.
Purple
With the use of lilac, you can achieve truly original results. This color will undoubtedly add to each room of tenderness, softness and romance.
Pink
A huge number of shades of pink, allows you to create a truly stylish interior design.
Combining with different types of curtains
Various combinations complement and emphasize the design of the room without disturbing the harmony.
Curtains and curtains (tulle)
Most often for lambrequin with curtains, curtains or cotton curtains choose the matching colors. This combination allows you to respect the proportions and symmetry of the window opening.
Jalousie
This decor gives the blinds an original look, and also hides the visible flaws of the upper part of the window.
Roman curtains
Bando or simple folded canvas perfectly complement the Roman curtains and give the window decor a new sound.
Rolshtora
It can be used designs of complex or simple cut, in a single color scheme or vice versa, in a bright and contrasting combination with roller blinds.
Photos in the interior of rooms
Curtains with lambrequin in the interior.
Kitchen
For the design of the kitchen and giving it a festive and solemn look, models of not too complex shape made of practical fabrics are used.
Living room
This fit, both classic and elegant, and more concise narrow options.
In the photo there is a living room and window openings decorated with curtains with lambrequins.
Bedroom
This decor curtains gives the bedroom the right mood, relaxation and beauty.
Children's
Soft and hard models with applications or patterns will be appropriate here. They will highlight the children's own style.
Cabinet
Strict and concise options emphasize the importance of the owner of the cabinet and make the interior more respectable.
Ideas for unusual windows
If you show a certain amount of fantasy, you can easily decorate windows of any size and shape.
Small window
To design fit openwork or lightweight designs in nude tones. They visually facilitate the window opening and raise the ceiling.
Two windows
Two adjacent windows and a pier, preferably should be kept in the same style. For them, choose as a decor with a rich, expensive and lush cut, and a gang with the most simplified design.
For bay window
Such decoration of the bay window will give it elegance, originality and will add a touch of antiquity.
Window with balcony door
Help balance the size of the window and make it proportional.
On the arched window
On such round window openings, classic versions look especially elegant. Drapery, emphasizing the shape of the arch, will bring in the interior notes of pomp and palace splendor.
Angular
This location brings its own flavor and originality to the room.
In the photo there is a living room in modern style and curtains with a gang on the corner window.
Tips for choosing
Basic recommendations for selection:
- It is not advisable to choose long and too lush drapery for decorating small rooms and small windows.
- In poorly lit rooms it is better to use a simpler top in bright colors, without unnecessary folds.
- Particular attention should be paid to the choice of fabric. Its components will depend on the purpose of the room.
How to hang a pelmet?
There are several options for attaching a soft lambrequin, on rings, on velcro, on grommets and hooks. To install the gang used a different technique of attachment.
Step-by-step instruction
Algorithm of actions how to hang designs:
- Mark the holes, drill them with a punch and install the eaves.
- Sew on curtain tape curtain.
- Attach plastic rings to the braid.
- Hang on the eaves and straighten the structure.
Video
Illustrative examples of mounting.
Recommendations for care and cleaning
Proper care will contribute to the durable preservation of the appearance. Bando have their own distinctive cleaning recommendations.
A few care recommendations:
- For self-care use a vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle.
- A more thorough cleaning of the product is recommended in dry cleaning.
How to wash lambrequins?
Washing depends on the composition of the fabric, as each of them will be washed under different conditions.
- Use only hand washing or delicate mode in a washing machine.
- It is recommended to use gel for washing, instead of powder.
- Do not dry or spin in the washing machine.
- Do not overload the machine in order to thoroughly rinse the product and prevent white stains from the detergent.
- In the presence of severe contamination, the product is preferably pre-soak.
- After washing, the cloth needs to be ironed in a damp state, at the same time choosing delicate temperature condition on the iron.
Photo gallery
Curtains with lambrequin make the interior truly chic. It gives the curtain ensemble of nobility and refined sophistication, updating its appearance time after time and corrects the parameters of the window opening.
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