Options for attaching curtains to the cornice

Attachments for curtains are veryan important component of the composition of any window decor. And on how competently chosen this fittings, will depend on the aesthetic side and its functional line. In many models, curtains are provided with a classic fastening, which means that the material is fixed in them according to the classical cornice, which has not yet been invented by equally successful analogs. If the cornices are more or less clear, the options for attaching curtains to the cornice are a complete mess, especially for the one who first encountered the task of decorating a window opening. Let's clarify this variety for you in this article.

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Types of fastening curtains - which is better?

Depending on the type of curtain, the options for attaching curtains to the cornice vary. Each model has a certain type of fasteners. Agree, roll curtains can not be hung using hooks or fixed using crabs. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the issue thoroughly, in order to find out the correct options for attaching curtains to the cornice.

Kinds of holders:

• Eyelets;
• Curtain tape;
• Rings;
• Kulisks;
• String;
• Loops.

However, each of the presented options is compatible with a certain type of curtains, because of which an incorrectly selected holder can give even the most beautiful curtains an easy dissonance and spoil the entire style composition.

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Curtain tape and ribbon - simple fixing option

It is very easy to fasten curtains with curtain tape. I bought it, sewed it up, hung it - that's all I need to do to make the new curtains happy. For this type of fastening can be used absolutely any device that is attached to both the ceiling and the wall.

However, both the first and second variant presuppose the presence of hooks, which will be the final element in this kind of holder.

Types

Curtain tape is a braid, the main purpose of which is to create drapery. In the upper part, the curtain is collected by the braid and forms even folds along the entire length of the curtain. Thus, folds are obtained often, because of which the curtain itself looks lush and dynamic.

What can be curtain tape?

• First, it can be dense or transparent.
• Secondly, it can accommodate two rows of loops, and can be limited to one. This will depend on the requirements expected of the curtain tape.
• The entire length of the tape has a sewn cord, which can be pulled together, forming folds. The tape is sewn on the inside of the curtains, and you can tighten it to the desired limit.

Important! If you are going to use the braid as a fastener, and want the curtain to look good, the length of the fabric should be about twice as large as the space to be draped.

Tape with two-loop version is arranged so that the first row of hooks is higher than the second. Thus, you can independently adjust the height of the textile material. For example, if you decide to hang the curtain using the bottom row of loops, the curtain will be much closer to the floor, and vice versa. The question arises, what is better?- It is possible to answer with absolute certainty that a curtain tape having two rows of loops is much better. This is due to a number of advantages:

• Based on the structure of the curtain tape, we can safely say that thanks to the middle position of the second row of loops, the curtains that are hung on the first row are perfectly covered by additional curtains fixed on the second row.
• This type of fastening is very convenient for an open eaves, which does not have decorative strips and rails concealing hooks.

Advantages of fastening:

• This method is universal, as it is suitable for many different curtains.
• Curtain tape allows you to use curtains of any fabric, regardless of its weight, density and color.
• Optimal price category. This type of fastening is cheaper than any other, for example, rings or magnets.
• Long service life. The tape has an unlimited lifespan, which can not be said, for example, of rings that may break with time.
• Ease of attachment. To sew a tape from the wrong side of the curtain, any mistress can, without resorting to the services of a professional seamstress.
• Simple and at the same time the original appearance of the curtain is achieved due to frequent folds.

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Eyelets - stylish, fashionable, exclusive

Eyelets are a self-contained element of the decor, which will give an opportunity to subtly emphasize the beauty of the curtains, placing emphasis on the beautiful fittings of the material. This type of fastening is not only very comfortable, but also elegant.

What's this?

Eyelets called rings, delicately covering the holes in the textile canvas and through which, in fact, and the cornice is passed.

Advantages:

• Spectacular appearance;
• Help to make drapery and creases even;
• Universal - well combined with various types of curtains;
• When you open and close the curtains easily slide on the ledge;
• Harmoniously look in any room.

Important! The color of the eyelets should be in harmony with the color of the cornice. For example, if the cornice is "silver metallic", then the eyelets should be of the same color. Although this is not necessary, but so recommend the designers.

Disadvantages:

• This type of fastening is the most expensive;
• With curtains made of tulle or other weightless fabrics, eyelets can not be used.

Important! The only condition for using eyelets is the presence of a tubular eaves. It is this model that makes it possible for curtains to look neat and have the maximum degree of functional load that is placed on the eyelets, on the cornice, and on the curtains.

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Hooks for curtains - simple, popular, cheap

Such options for attaching curtains to the cornice - as they say, "cheap and angry".

What's this?

To the cornice, which is intended for the use of hooks, fixers are used on both sides. This allows the hooks not to slip off the base of the cornice.

Important! Many designers argue that hooks are not very aesthetically pleasing. Often manufacturers invest in a set with hooks braid. In combination with hooks, it makes it possible for curtains and curtains to become elegant, since the upper part of the curtains and folds are created very elegantly.

Advantages:

• Hold fabric well;
• Easily threaded on the cornice of a flat shape;
• Excellent use in tandem with virtually any type of curtains( except for heavyweight curtains).

Important! It should be remembered that using hooks as fixing elements for curtains, you need to take care of attachments that do not allow the hooks to jump off.

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Metal rings

Curtains on rings can be made from fabrics of any texture. Rings rightfully occupy leadership positions among all types of fastening, which are used for heavyweight and direct curtains.

Important! Do not confuse the curtains on the rings with curtains on the eyelets. Their significant difference: the rings are not located in the inner part of the curtain, but on the outside, that is, outside to the top of the curtain.

Advantages:

• Wear-resistant;
• Durable;
• Create a self-contained vertical drapery;
• Excludes too much cost when choosing a fabric for sewing.

Important! The main drawback - the curtains on the rings are difficult to remove for washing.

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Curtains on hinges

Hinges are made of the same type of fabric as the curtains themselves - this is the main condition of this type of attachment.

Forms of hinges:

• Rings;
• Standard invoices;
• Nodules;
• Bows;

Important! They can be fixed as on Velcro, and on buttons.

Advantages:

• The cost of the hinges is not too high;
• You can create them yourself;
• Create a cozy, homely, relaxed atmosphere in the room;
• Ideal for bedroom or nursery, but not compatible with the interior of the office or living room;
• No restriction on the choice of eaves;
• All kinds of hinges are very convenient to use, however, Velcro loops may eventually lose their original tackiness.

Important! To the curtains, cornice and hinges look harmonious, it is necessary to mount the bar above the slope of the opening of the window. This distance should be somewhere about ten centimeters. Otherwise, a light gap appears between the curtains and the cornice.

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Types of fastening curtains to the wall and ceiling

The type of the cornice is a very important point, which should be guided when choosing curtain fittings.

If the cornice is attached to the wall, then you can use such accessories:

• Rings;
• Braid:
• Kulisks;
• Eyelets;
• Loops;
• String;

Important! That is, for the cornices that are attached to the wall, fit any kind of attachment. This attracts attention and makes the wall cornice popular and popular.

If the cornice is fixed to the ceiling, hooks or curtain tape are most often used.

The ways of fastening the curtains are so multifaceted that the probability of not finding something suitable for you, tends to zero. Here you can safely rely on the sense of taste and flight of your own imagination. However, do not forget that the option chosen by you fastening, in the first place, should be in harmony with the overall style of the decor of the room.