String curtain - a very old invention that has temporarily lost popularity. The invention of new materials such ledges urgency returned. They are universal, neutral style and are easy to install. The simpler, the more urgent - the motto of many of today's designers. In this case, the string cornices - inexpensive but trendy way to design the window space.
Proper design of the window opening is to choose between a combined curtains and cornices.
Content
- 1 Cornice string description, where applicable, especially for some curtains
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2 Variety of stringed cornices
- 2.1 Ceiling model, description, method of attachment, photo in the interior
- 2.2 Wall model, a description of how to be fixed to the wall in the interior photo
- 2.3 String curtains that this description, appearance, where applicable
- 3 Installation recommendations string cornices, quick start guide for beginners
- 4 Examples of the use of strings and photo in the interior cornices
- 5 Output
- 6 VIDEO: String cornices.
- 7 Stringed cornices in the interior - 50 photo:
Cornice string description, where applicable, especially for some curtains
String design is ideal for high-tech interior, techno, minimalism, as well as more classic Provence, or country. Second life he returned to the new string. They are made of:
- of stainless steel;
- metal cables;
- polymers;
- strong thread.
Especially popular now enjoy stringed cornices.
Opportunities combination with different interiors corbels strings for curtains received due to its stealth. They are very thin, almost invisible behind the folds of material, are placed at a small distance from the wall or ceiling. Since such a device requires little space, it is suitable for the most modest premises in size and height.
Due to its simple design, they fit perfectly into the classic style, high-tech and minimalism.
Curtains to the string used in the dining room or the kitchen, living room, bedroom. Particularly convenient are curtains for balconies and loggias, verandas in a country house. They help hide niche in the room or a separate bed from the play area in the nursery. The only limitation - such moldings withstand only light fabrics. They are suitable for silk, tulle, taffeta, organza, muslin or light cotton, linen, lightweight jacquard.
These small moldings can be mounted on walls and ceiling - with the help of special brackets.
Variety of stringed cornices
When the installation is able to distinguish a string Curtain on the ceiling and wall versions. They are mounted on the window aperture above the entrance arch, if there is no door between the walls for zoning premises, suitable for angled windows of the attic. Mounted on the ceiling, this shade will visually increase the height of the room.
The main feature distinguishing string cornices from other models, is a special design.
Important! To use a more dense and opaque materials, it is necessary to choose a bracket with three holes and attach steel cables 2-3. They will be able to withstand more weight or more webs of different densities.
Ceiling model, description, method of attachment, photo in the interior
Ceiling model cornices fishing line or string curtain mounted on brackets standard form and not suitable for suspended ceilings. Under the weight of the curtains they sag, and the mounting location under the surface of the air falls. On the bad drywall mounted brackets, since this material crumble.
String curtain can be up to five meters in the din, but it is not the limit.
Driving fastening string cornice on the ceiling is simple:
- marking places of the brackets;
- drilling fastener holes;
- installation of dowels, then mounting brackets;
- threading a string through the holes and tension brackets with a special screw hands;
- binding strings, setting caps or lids, if they are included;
- curtains hanging on hooks.
This thread can be arranged not only in one but in two or three rows (between brackets).
The marking is performed in consideration of the distance from walls 10-15 cm. Curtains should not touch the window sill, heating the battery or its protective shield. should be left between the ceiling and the string at least 5 cm in order to be able to use a large decorative rings or grommets.
String cornice allows you to combine several different color tyuley and create extraordinarily beautiful interior.
Wall model, a description of how to be fixed to the wall in the interior photo
Setting the string cornices on the wall differs little from the ceiling version as brackets if and Otherwise similar and differ only in the angle between the part where they abut against the wall, and a portion for fixing string.
After adjustment can remove the excess thread length using cutting pliers or collapse to hide it and gently side.
Therefore, the algorithm is universal:
- marking the position of brackets on the wall (with the equal distance with respect to the edges of the window);
- drilling holes and installing anchors;
- mounting brackets;
- if the curtains are hung on the eyelets or rings, they should be put on a string;
- threading a string through the holes of brackets;
- tension and fastening strings.
chiffon, tulle, voile suit them most: only light textile fabric can be hung on the eaves-string.
Important! Strings sold bundled length of 5 m. If the eave length exceeds 3 m, it is necessary to install an additional middle distance bracket. This applies to each case, when the free span of the string is more than 2 m from each side.
String curtains that this description, appearance, where applicable
The main element of string cornices - wire itself. It resembles the texture thick guitar string or fishing line. Its exterior design and color of the brackets can be very elegant, shades of gold, copper, brass. Fixing curtain turns very compact, unobtrusive and allows you to freely move the fabric along the window.
Lightweight jacquard, satin or cotton curtains better to fix the hooks on two ropes.
With all the versatility of such a method of hanging curtains helps to focus attention on the textile decoration of the room. Curtain as if hanging in the air, so that seems weightless, and the room - more spacious.
To accommodate swags can use the third row of strings.
According to a method for mounting rails on the basis of line curtain - one of the easiest. With the installation of even a novice can handle repairs. The circuit operation is very simple, slack fishing line can pull up with a special screw in the bracket. They are suitable for both city apartments with concrete floors and brick walls, as well as for wooden buildings.
Installation cornice does not depend on the type of surface.
Installation recommendations string cornices, quick start guide for beginners
String curtains are only suitable lightweight fabrics. Most of them are semi-transparent or fully transparent. However, this may not be an obstacle to the use of such a device in the bedroom. On the one hand, it made a lot of dense, but subtle matter which dark colors create sufficient blackout. On the other - can be hung multilayer curtain. It is even possible to use the pelmets.
This ledge is not installed on plasterboard ceilings.
On the string looks fine chiffon, voile, tulle. This is the perfect occasion to use options embroidered, lace fabric, printing. If you take the jacquard, the extra effort to decorate the room is not necessary, since it is very textural material. Denser and classic paintings, you can hang out at the multi-row string. Not suitable teak, blackout, Chenille tapestries. All of these materials are very dense and heavy.
Should not hang strings cornices outdoors.
In order to attach the fabric to the ledge using special hooks, clips or clamps to the ring. This hardware is removable, it allows you to hang out and shoot for the wash cloth. If the room humidity, the steel and metal wire requires additional anti-corrosion coating.
In wet areas behind them need to be frequently and carefully looked after.
Additional elements for attaching strings:
- brackets;
- plugs;
- holders;
- calipers.
The differences between the models of string cornices expressed a variety of colors, shapes and the presence of decorative elements.
Attach the eaves should be with the exact calculation of distances, so even a deviation of 1 cm will be clearly visible from a distance. For marking, use the line, square, plumb. Do not forget the dowels for the screws, or brackets to quickly shattered. Consider the distance to the ceiling and the walls, the curtains move freely on the high wire.
Strings Curtain carried out in different colors: silver, gold, bronze.
Examples of the use of strings and photo in the interior cornices
From an artistic point of view, a string cornice for curtains serves as an ideal base to make an emphasis on the material and illustration. The web may flow large folds, be collected in small tucks or lie on the floor smoothly, gentle waves. If the curtains there is a large fotoprint, it will be clearly visible.
Universal acceptance masking stringed cornices Ceiling type - the use of straps.
Row arrangement of holes in the bracket makes it possible to pull the line 2-3 in the series and create an elegant multi-layered composition. This creates a combination of fabrics with high transparency, allowing enough room to protect against external light.
String cornice (as a product) must be in harmony with the curtains.
Ease of mounting allows the use of a string anywhere in the room. The perfect solution for roof windows, which are not only located at an angle, but different sizes and shapes. To hide the string, you can use an optional cornice bearing purely decorative.
The need to clean the strings cornices due to the extension of service life and preserving the attractive appearance of the design.
Stringed cornices perfectly used for zoning premises. String can be pulled anywhere, along, across or diagonally - it all depends on the imagination of the author's design. String can be stretched in a straight line, an angle, using one arm.
Less than clean the surface of the cornice, the more difficult then to get rid of dirt on it.
Output
String curtain - comfortable, modern, versatile and affordable solution. Its advantages - ease of installation, the ability to repair (tension), compatible with most interior styles.
So you can arrange not only housing, but also utility rooms or enclosed gazebo in the garden.
Manual setup string cornices takes about an hour. To do this, buy a ready-made kit at the hardware store and follow the attached instructions. It is better if the first time the most simple device will be chosen.
Pull string can be yourself - it provides a device bracket.
To create a composition is necessary to consider the color of the wallpaper and floors in the room, the style of furniture, the presence of free space. If a window seat is occupied with something, for example, there is a table, you can use half-length curtains. The same applies to the kitchen window, where the window sill often serves as an additional work surface. There will be appropriate curtain on a string of up to half of the window.
Numerous positive responses confirm that the string cornices again becoming popular.