Types of curtain rods for curtains

Curtains - an indispensable attribute of most apartments, private houses, offices. They protect the room from daylight, and its inhabitants - from prying eyes, cold air from the windows. The overwhelming majority of curtains are hung on eaves - special devices, having the form of a crossbar, equipped with rings, hooks, other types of fastenings. Correctly chosen curtain rods for curtains will decorate any room, will give the interior completeness, creating a truly home comfort.

This is interesting: the history of the appearance of eaves

The very first "cornice-like" devices appeared along with the most ancient dwellings - they were sticks, long animal bones, with animal skins thrown over them. Initially, such a device closed the entrance to the cave, protecting it from the cold, and later - small window openings. After the 16-17 century, various fabrics began to be used more often as curtains, and instead of curtain rods, metal rods began to move along the curtain.

At the beginning of the Baroque era, the windows became much larger, which led to an increase in the cornices, the complexity of their shape. In the 18th-19th century, asymmetrical, plant and heraldic motifs, and peaked crossbars became popular. Appeared the finest tulle fabric, which was combined with a more dense, heavy, textured. In the 20th century, the design became simpler, minimalist, at the same time, rod-curtain rods, profile, barely visible in the interior.

    

Types of curtains, ways of fixing

There are two types of curtains:

  • ceiling - installed anywhere in the room, not only next to the window, but also as a zoning element;
  • wall - mounted on the wall above the window.

All of them are single (for a single curtain), double (for two curtains), triple (for two curtains, tulle or pelmet). Under different styles of interior, closed or open, narrow or wide, rectangular or rounded, wall or ceiling variants are selected.

    

Round

Round eaves-rods are relevant in almost any interior. They are made of wood, metals, plastics, mounted on brackets to the wall, ceiling. They can be smooth or grooved, matte or glossy, decorated with balls, flowers, berries, peaks at the ends. This design is often used in the bathroom, representing a sliding hollow pipe, which is straight or rounded. Such a model can be single-row, double-row, three-row; curtains fasten on eyelets, hooks, matching the cornice. Often produced with rings.

Strings

This eaves design is a string - metal or plastic thread, fastened along the window, on the ceiling, at an angle to the wall, between the two walls. It is intended for hanging thin, lightweight fabrics - tulle, veil, organza, chiffon, less often - flax and cotton, masked with a special bar. It is not recommended to install on stretch, plasterboard ceilings, as well as in rooms with high humidity - baths, baths.

Tire

Eaves on tires do not have gaps between the ceiling and suspension. Standard plastic two-three-row product involves hanging thick and thin curtains at an optimal distance from each other. They are mounted to the wall on brackets, to the ceiling - without them, if desired - mounted in a corner, bay window, arch, it is possible to create rounded structures in the form of an arc, "snake". Such models should be hung no less than 10-12 cm from the most prominent details of window sills.

Baguette

They are made of metal, valuable types of wood, plastic, various composite materials. The most common baguette compositions are carved, made of precious wood, decorated with carvings, patinated with metal fasteners. The mount is usually wall, very rarely - ceiling. The width of a particular model depends on the height of the ceiling in the room - the higher it is, the wider the bar is allowed. The detail hides the hooks on which the curtains are hung, originally masks the defects of the top of the window.

Profile

One of the lightest, most durable, convenient models, mounted in closed, open buildings - living rooms, offices, summer kitchens, baths, gazebos, loggias, etc. It is a plastic or aluminum rail with hooks. Suitable for sliding, lifting, laminated curtains with ruffles, ribbons, ruffles, frills. For heavy curtains use designs from aluminum - they are much stronger than plastic. There are flexible options for arched openings, bay windows, curvilinear protrusions, rounded shapes. To the ceiling, the walls are mounted on brackets, spaced from one another at a distance of one and a half meters.

Telescopic

This is a sliding tubular product of two parts that fit one into the other, so that it is adjustable in length without trimming. It is made of plastic, chrome-plated metal, stainless steel, various alloys with gilding. Available in two varieties: spacer with rubber tips - inserted between two walls, window slopes and secured to wall, ceiling brackets into which the bar is inserted. The curtains will fit on the thread loops, hooks, "krabikah", eyelets, rings.

Mini-eaves "cafe"

This telescopic design is also called stained glass, it draws windows with mini-curtains, doors with glass, including matte or colored. They are mounted on brackets between two vertical window slopes. The approximate length is from 40 to 200 cm, suitable for light linen curtains, tulle, organza, fine cotton, various synthetic materials.

Swivel

The swivel structure makes it easy to arrange at the same time two or more windows located on different walls, which is especially convenient in non-standard-shaped spaces. They visually expand a cramped room with low ceilings. Usually made of white PVC, beige, but can be decorated with a special film. Tire ceiling, strings on brackets, wall with pipes, rods are produced. They are used for mounting pivot, corner structures, windows in bay windows, fixing canopies, room zoning, studio apartments. Suitable for interiors with heavy curtains, made of plastic, metal.

Spacer

It is a "strut" inserted between two walls, window slopes, doorways, sometimes inserted into a niche as a zoning element. Most often mounted in the bathroom does not require drilling walls. Curtains are hung on hinges made of cloth, plastic rings. Usually produced from plastic, stainless steel, aluminum, less often - wood with a special coating.

For roman blinds

Very multifunctional, stylish product. Mounted on the wall, ceiling, window. With the help of special velcro fasteners, Roman, French, Austrian curtains are attached to such a rail. The choice depends on the size, the shape of the window - bevel holders are used for sloping roof windows, and mounted on standard windows are flush with the opening. Curtains are usually matched to the color of the walls to create the appearance of a single space. Construction management - lifting - lowering curtains made with the help of cords, chain mechanisms or control panel. When unfolded, the curtain looks completely flat, over-rounded this model will not succeed.

Materials

Ceiling products are often made of natural wood (pine, spruce, larch, walnut, pear, cherry, wenge, beech, oak, birch, etc.). They are strong, durable, functional, aesthetic look, decorated with carvings, patinated, have an asymmetric or standard shape.
Plastic - cheap, functional, produced mainly in white, so it is perfectly combined with ceiling plinths, PVC windows.

    

Metal made of stainless steel, brass, ideal for thick, heavy curtains. They are durable, reliable, durable, can be forged, made out "antique".

Aluminum - they look good in any room, they are not subject to corrosion, they are suitable for both light and heavy curtains, they are easily cleaned of dirt. They are often mounted in offices, as well as above angular, oblique, bay windows, in arches. Ideal for Japanese, Roman, French, Austrian curtains, multi-row options.

    

String products are easy to install, inexpensive, suitable for non-standard windows. They consist of two support brackets, with a metal string fixed on them, a fishing line. Suitable exclusively for lightweight textiles - heavy drapes lead to sagging, which looks ugly.

Wall structures are made of wood, plastic, metals, aluminum, composite materials. They are suitable for interiors with high ceilings, and the design of curtains for them is much more diverse.

    

Heavy eaves are not advisable to be fixed on "weak" walls, plasterboard ceilings - it can not stand and collapse.

How to choose the size, hang, attach

Depending on the width of the window, in the standard kitchens, halls, hallways, children's rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms, universal models a little longer than the opening should be mounted. Two or three windows are decorated with long suspensions at the same time or even a whole wall, which allows to improve the shape of the room. Also important is the color of the walls, interior style, ceiling height, colors, model curtains. In some versions, hooks, rings, where the curtains cling, are closed with decorative slats, in others they are open, being an element of design.

    

Rack ceiling profile or tire structures are first tried on the place where they decided to hang them. If the cornice is longer, it is pruned. The marking is made using a pencil, ruler, building level. You will need a punch, screwdriver, pliers, hammer, stepladder for mounting. Depending on the mass of the product, the suspension is mounted to the ceiling with plastic or metal dowels, self-tapping screws such as an umbrella or a butterfly. When the ceiling is plasterboard or stretch, the fastening is made on special embedded bars - this will save the structure from collapse. This is especially important if the curtains are heavy and there are small children at home, pets that can accidentally tear the curtain.

Sometimes the cornice is glued to the ceiling, which is pre-cleaned from whitewashing, dirt, and degreased. Installation is performed on "liquid nails", which are set in twenty minutes, withstanding a load of up to 60-70 kg.

    

Wall options also sometimes require trimming, except for spacer telescopic structures. Brackets for them are mounted to the wall at a selected height using dowels, screws. The distance between the supports: for heavy multi-layered curtains 50-60 cm, for lighter ones - 100-150 or more cm, it is important to choose the length of the brackets correctly - if they are short, the curtain will lie on the windowsill, which looks ugly.

Fitting, marking is desirable to produce two, especially this is important when installing long products, structures of complex shape.

    

Colors, style

The design for low rooms, whether it is a living room, a bedroom or a balcony structure, is chosen to match the color of the curtains. The same option is acceptable if there is excessive multicolor in the room.
Combinations will do:

  • apricot with antique brass;
  • lime with saffron;
  • chocolate with black and red;
  • aubergine with amaranth;
  • aluminum with beige-gray;
  • turquoise with bluish green;
  • amber with green and yellow;
  • floral white with a dull pink;
  • marsh with verdepeshevym.

    

When the room is high enough, it sharply contrasts with the general background, the eaves, especially the wall ones, level the space shape. The same option is used if you need to decorate a long wall with two or three openings.

Popular options:

  • beige with blueberry-brown;
  • amber with emerald green;
  • wood yellow with coffee;
  • cream with cherry;
  • purple with black transport;
  • pumpkin with light purple;
  • snow white with dusty blue;
  • olive gray with ruby;
  • Burgundy with pomegranate.

    

Models that coincide in color with the ceiling - tension, plasterboard, painted, are almost imperceptible and do not distract attention to themselves. Variants of selection for various elements of furniture, polyurethane ceiling plinths, doors, and other interior accessories are very popular.

Eaves are selected individually, under a certain style of an interior:

  • the classic is wooden, most often wide, covered with perimeter carving, with transparent varnish;
  • ecological - reminds a natural snag with all knots, pieces of bark along the edges, imitation of leaves;
  • retro - usually two-row, forged, shiny, has figured tips, multi-layer draperies;
  • country - rough wooden or dark metal, made out of checkered or floral curtains;
  • avant-garde - metallic, with curls, elegant plant elements, may be asymmetrical;
  • minimalism - preferred is plastic, mostly white, merging with the ceiling, wall;
  • Baroque - three-row, massive, carved, very noticeable in the interior, has heavy curtains with lambrequins;
  • high-tech - straight, glossy, steel, has metallized curtains on the grommets.

Tips for choosing

When choosing, consider the following factors:

  • curtain width - selected in accordance with the length of the suspension;
  • the design should be safe, reliable;
  • the cornice is selected for a specific model of curtains, interior style;
  • for heavy curtains a more reliable option is chosen, for light ones - elegant, decorative;
  • wall cornice is equipped with long brackets - the fabric should not lie on the windowsill;
  • the window suspension should be 15-25 cm wider than the opening itself;
  • when the cornice is not made from wall to wall, but only for a window, a model with turns covering the sides is preferable;
  • well-established design visually changes the shape of the room - when mounted from wall to wall, the room expands, towards the ceiling - the height increases;
  • the desired number of rows is one, two or three.


    

Conclusion

Modern and classic wall, ceiling hangers are easily built into any interior with their own hands. The selection depends on the shape, height, area of ​​the room, the selected type of curtains. A kitchen or living room, bedroom or office design will be perfectly complemented by the eaves of the original form, or almost hidden. You can choose the appropriate options yourself, guided by the pictures in glossy magazines, the Internet or ask for help from professional designers. In case of difficulties with proper hanging, you can also contact the masters.

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