- What are eyelets?
- Advantages and disadvantages of curtains on
- eyelets Where to use curtains on eyelets?
- We select the fabric for curtains on the eyelets
- Curtain rails for the eyelets
Recently, the main trend of the fashion was taken to the limit of simplicity and functionality. Therefore, today, many are interested in the design of curtains on the eyelets. The minimalistic design of this interior element is gaining increasing popularity - the usual hooks and clothespins are used less and less, losing in practicality and attractiveness. Let's talk about what it is, what are the features of the design of curtains on the eyelets and how to apply certain ideas for window design in such conditions.
to the contents ↑What are eyelets?
These are metal or plastic elements that are inserted into specially cut holes on the curtains and then threaded onto the cornice. Simple and elegant details allow you to create a perfect vertical crease on the curtains, while remaining virtually invisible.
Important! The eyelets were invented by sailors, and served as a sail anchorage, but now this unique mechanism is widespread everywhere.
Fastenings differ depending on:
- forms - more often others there is a circle, a square, a triangle, an oval, a polygon, figured;
- size - usually within 5-6 cm;
- material - plastic, wood and metal;
- decorative trim - imitation leather, with a matte or glossy coating, decorated with rhinestones, etc.
Advantages and disadvantages of curtains on the
eyelets. You can speak endlessly of the advantages of this type of fastening, but let's highlight the main points:
- Functionality. Curtains with this fastening can easily be hung on the ledge and removed, which is very convenient for washing and ironing. The eyelets securely stay on the cornice, which will never let the curtain slide, and freely move along it.
- Practicality. Curtains with fastening on the eyelets are sewn as simply as possible, do not deform and do not sag with time, and the creases they form are simply ideal. Also you can forget about tearing and stretching of the fabric.
- Versatility. Organically fit in almost any interior, well in harmony with any fabric, regardless of its density and weight, look aristocratic and noble.
- Originality. Beautiful curtains on the eyelets look stylishly on the cornice and in themselves, there are different shapes: a circle, an oval, a triangle.
- Visual increase in room height. The higher the ceiling looks, the more roomy and freer the room looks.
Important! The most practical eyelets, which are not susceptible to corrosion and darkening, are made of stainless steel.
For some, their simplicity is a disadvantage, but in this case everything can be compensated for by choosing a luxurious fabric, fitting fittings.
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Thanks to their elementality, they will excellently approach the room of any style, character, you just need to choose the right fabric. To make the room light, let in more air, choose a light, calm material. The emphasis on luxury will put a curtain from expensive heavy fabric of deep color and impeccably embody the elegant design of curtains in the hall on the eyelets.
Important! The original effect will be achieved if you use curtains of yarns or hang them in several layers, it's no wonder that the canvases on the gilded fastening fit so well with the curtains on the hooks.
An invaluable aid will be provided by the curtain on the eyelets when the room is divided into zones. Even the shower curtain in the bathroom can be fixed with eyelets. Let's consider everything in detail.
Living room
For the style of Hi-tech, the rings are better than others from metal that has a shine. Under the style of the country come the eyelets that imitate the tree.
Important! It is recommended to select rings in the same style with the eaves tips.
Kitchen
As a rule, natural curtains are chosen for curtains in the kitchen, and eyelets should be matched.
Important! Transparent fabrics are better combined with metal rings, and cotton fabrics are better combined with wooden rings.
Bedroom
For the bedroom, self-sufficient tight drapes or in combination with tulle. Soft creases of the fabric will give this important place in the life of a person a special charm.
to the contents ↑We choose the fabric for curtains on the
eyelets. Sometimes there are doubts that the design of curtains will be successful in the hall on the eyelets made of light fabric. Practice shows that what else! The eyelets are in harmony with fabrics like organza, tulle, net, veil no worse than with their dense, heavy "brethren".
Important! The closer to each other the holes for the fastenings will be, the smaller the creases, and their number will increase.
Having studied the prevailing myths about tulle and eyelets, boldly declare:
- tulle calmly withstands the processing necessary to install eyelets;
- this material is easy to iron, wash.
Everyone knows that the combination of Roman curtains with drapes gives a pleasant externally and very practical result, which is already considered classic. To combine the Roman curtains with those that are fixed with the help of eyelets, the first fix on the window frame, so that access to the windowsill was free. Curtains on the eyelets act as window drapes. This variant of the decor combines the conciseness of Roman curtains with the grace of curtains on the eyelets.
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For eyelets only cornices of the pipe type are suitable, but the manufacturers have taken this into account, and now we have a wide range of cornices for such a plan. Unique to them give special tips, the kinds of which are great: forged, wooden, rubber, figured, openwork. In addition, cornices for eyelets can have one or two pipes: wide - for eyelets, small - for tulle.
Summing up, once again note that the beautiful curtains on the eyelets have an infinite number of advantages, and you will not be disappointed, having stopped on them your choice.