How correctly to hang curtains?

To transform any room and place all the accents in the decor of the interior can be the right approach to the design of window curtains. Solve the "window question" in a complex way, that is, correctly choose the type, color and texture of the curtains, as well as choose the right kind of cornice and the way to fasten the curtains. In the article, we will try to understand all the details of the window drapery and answer the question of how to properly hang curtains so that they are comfortable to use and look original and beautiful.

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Variety of curtains and curtains

Curtains should be understood as fabric window curtains that are used in the interior for functional and decorative purposes. There are several basic elements of such systems that differ in terms of design, purpose and materials used. All these nuances are desirable to know in order to properly hang curtains.

Lambruck

This element is not only for additional decoration of curtains, but also for hiding the eaves. Lambrequin mainly occupies a place in the foreground of the curtain and is located along the entire width of the cornice. There are the following types of lambrequins:

1. Hard. The basis of this element is a rigid base - the bando.
2. Soft. Complement the curtain.
3. Combined. It combines elements of hard and soft lambrequin.

If you decide to hang curtains and use one of the types of lambrequin, listen to the following tips:

• A high lambrequin mount will visually add height to the room.
• If you need to expand the space, then hang the lambrequin so that it extends across the width of the window.
• Use a braid when attaching a soft element.
• The hard lambrequin should be mounted on a perfectly flat surface. It is ideal to use a ceiling cornice for this purpose.
• When attaching rigid elements, use Velcro.
• So that heavy lambrequins do not slacken, use not tape, but Velcro.
• Flapper lambrequin will look great on tubular cornices.
  

Curtain

It is a light, transparent and airy decoration for windows. The curtains can be made of such thin fabrics:

• tulle;
• organza;
• veil.

Important! Gardina acts not only as an integral element of the decorative window drapery, but also protects the room from direct sunlight.

In the shops you will find a wide variety of curtains, differing in material and design. Here are just a few:

• Sliding.
• Lifting.
• Roman.
• French.
• Austrian.
• Plisse.
• London.
• Threaded curtains.
• Rolling shutters.

Curtain

In appearance, it does not differ from the curtain. A curtain is also made of light fabrics of any texture and color. Towards curtains include everything, than it is possible to curtain a window or a door.

Important! To make the curtains look spectacular and beautiful, create a sufficient number of folds and properly arrange them. To do this, properly select the width of the curtain: it must be at least 2 times the length of the cornice.

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How to choose the way to fix the curtains?

Before deciding whether to hang curtains, the following factors must be taken into account:

• Number of layers of textiles. The composition of the curtain can include: basic and auxiliary curtains, tulle, and lambrequin. All this affects not only the type of fastening, but also the appearance of the cornice.
• General style of interior decoration. Romantic ruches are unlikely to be appropriate in practical styles such as Minimalism, and strict curtains in excessively noble colors are also not the best option if all the rest of the furnishings are airy and light.
• Type of curtains. For example, roller blinds require a non-standard approach, conventional blinds - a practical solution for any interior.
• The severity of the design of curtains.
• Material of curtain manufacturing. Curtains and thread structures are attached in various ways.
• Shape of cornice and its features.
• The principle of fixing: to the ceiling or to the wall.
  

The main types of cornices

Consider what kinds of cornices and fastenings to them that you can choose the right option and properly hang curtains:

1. Ceiling. These cornices are especially relevant for small rooms. On the ceiling cornices, you can place any types of curtains, and simultaneously from light and heavy fabrics. The ceiling cornices are classified by design type on:
   • String.
   • Rail.
   • Rods.
2. Profile. Cornices are made of an aluminum profile, most often white. Curtains are attached to the runners of the cornice with plastic hooks.
3. Round. Cornices come from one, two, three pipes. Such cornices are made of wood or metal of various diameters. For round cornices the following options for attaching curtains are possible:
   • With plastic hooks and rings.
   • Using plastic or metal rings.
   • Using a variety of fabric loops.
   • With the help of eyelets.
   • Clips.
4. Framed. Cornices harmoniously fit into the most cutting-edge interior. A characteristic feature of the frame molding is a decorative strip, which hides the very construction. Curtains on the molding cornice can be placed with any kind of fasteners.
   

The main types of fasteners

There are several types of fastenings of curtains to the cornices:

• Hooks. Plastic or aluminum hooks can be part of the eaves kit or sold separately. This is the cheapest and practical option. With the help of hooks, the fabric is directly attached to the cornice.
• Eyelets. Very original method of fastening curtains. On the top of the canvas, special holes are made and rings made of plastic or metal, so-called eyelets, are inserted. The cornice is threaded into these rings. In this case it is important not to be mistaken with the diameter of the cornice tube.
• "Crocodiles" - fastening elements with denticles for grasping the fabric.
• Clips. Similar to "crocodiles", but without denticles. Fixing elements of this type are suitable for light fabric, prone to various damages and tightenings. Clips help to adjust the fabric to obtain the required length and fix the curtain in this position. You can hang on threaded curtains and thread curtains. For the children's room, these fasteners will not work, as the child will easily tear the fabric off.
• Rings. On this fastener element, you can hang curtains only with the help of transition elements. It can be: hooks, eyelets, loops.
• Kuliska. The fastening is designed for non-moving curtains and represents a folded upper part of the curtain, which is spread according to the diameter of the cornice.

Important! Absolutely weightless, light curtains can be fixed without a ledge. Above the window opening on the wall, fix a plastic or wooden beam. Attach a special Velcro to it. Another part of the adhesive tape is sewn to the cloth curtains. The entire design of the curtains is simply glued to the base. But keep in mind that such curtains are motionless, and, therefore, are not very functional.

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How is it right and rational to use the space when mounting the eaves?

The window draping process is preceded by the erection of the cornice. To rationally and correctly use the space of the window opening, use the following guidelines for how to properly hang curtains:

1. If the length of the cornice is more than 2 meters, then install the additional bracket in the middle. This will give the structure additional strength and help to avoid uneven distribution of the curtains.
2. To expand the window, use a cornice 20 cm wider in both directions than the window opening.
3. Ideal gap between the cornice and the ceiling: 5-10 cm.
4. Position the curtain so that the curtains do not touch the heat radiators and window sills in the future.
5. To determine the height of the cornice, pay attention to the height of the room:
   • in small rooms - 2,5-2,7 m, mount the cornice as close as possible to the ceiling;
   • if the height of the room is 3 m or more, it is better to hang curtains on the cornice 30 cm above the level of the upper part of the window or under the ceiling to create the illusion of flowing tissue flows.
6. Before installation, mark the center of the window and count from the center of the equal lengths in both directions so that these segments abut the edges of the eave brackets.

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Curtain tape. How to hang on hooks?

On the cornices equipped with special hooks, curtains and lambrequins are hung with curtain tape. This is a special kind of textile tape at the top edge of the canvas.

Assignment of curtain tape

Curtain tape performs the following functions:

• Facilitates the production of curtains.
• Helps to drape the curtain into different folds.
• With the help of special loops located on the belt, the curtain is attached to the cornice.

Important! In sewing shops curtain tape is presented with a wide variety of folds and assemblies. The success and beauty of the drapery image of the window opening depends on the correct choice of tape. The variety of curtain tapes directly depends on their purpose.

Main types of tape:

• For tubular and string cornices.
• For vertical drapery.
• For underwater view of curtains.
• For draping the top of the curtains.
• For eyelets.

Use the following guidelines to properly hang curtains on the ribbon.

Process features

Here are some secrets of how to properly hang curtains with the help of such auxiliary fasteners:

1. The smaller the distance between the hooks, the more evenly and beautifully the curtain will be distributed on the cornice.
2. For each type of curtains different ribbon is designed:
   • width of 2.5 cm - for curtains of lightweight by weight fabrics;
   • width 6-10 - for more massive and heavy fabrics.
3. If you want to disguise an ugly cornice, then use a wide tape and hang it slightly above the ground level.
4. When selecting the curtain tape in the store, pay special attention to the following:
   • All threads for tightening the fabric should move easily.
   • Hook loops are available.
   • If you are going to drape a piece, then there should be about 4 rows in stock: 1-2 rows for hooks, and the rest for collection of curtain draperies.

Important! Before buying a tape, you need to determine the shape of the drapery and the frequency of frills on the curtain. It is from this that the tape density coefficient depends. For example, if you want to use 2-2.5 meters of fabric for 1 meter of curtains, then the tape coefficient is 2-2.5.This is enough to create wavy transitions on the window.

Procedure for

To correctly hang curtains on the curtain tape, proceed as follows:

1. Tighten the strands of the tape to the width of the cornice.
2. Secure from both sides.
3. Evenly distribute all the undulating folds.
4. Thread the hooks into the tape. Place the hooks evenly, at the same distance.
5. Hang the curtains on the curtain rod.

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How nice to hang curtains?

The original form of the home can give the following decorative techniques:

1. Asymmetric curtains. Drapery, lengthened from one side of the window, will give the interior an expressiveness and dynamism. As an option - you can place a long curtain, which continues lambrequin only on one side. The room in this form will become more airy and unusual.
2. Mirror symmetry. The curtains are positioned equally with respect to the central axis of the window.
3. Complex symmetry. Three curtains are placed on the window: the central fabric creates an axis with respect to which the side panels are located.
4. Complicated design. In the composition of the curtain of a complex configuration can include: multilevel lambrequins, unusual pick-ups, a variety of draperies. Window decor can include different colors and texture of fabrics. The composition can be complemented by fringing, ribbons.
   

The charm in details

To give a special charm, originality and elegance curtains will help the details:

1. Even simple single-colored curtains will look chic and solemn, if you supplement them with exclusive pick-ups. To execute such pick-ups it is possible from metal, decorative cord with silk brushes and even from a string of pearls.
2. Wide pick-ups from the same fabric as the curtain, will help create an effective design in classic English or French style.
3. The design of the hinges will also help create the original window decor. Curtains can hang on hinges, bows, eyelets.
4. The folds on the curtain and lambrequin can also be decorated with bows, beads, knots, large buttons.
5. Correctly selected accessories can nicely drape and decorate the window opening, creating original silhouettes and shapes. Even ordinary thread curtains do not necessarily have to hang a cloth, because with the help of hooks, such curtains can be fixed in the form of a beautiful sash.

As you can see, the process of securing curtains requires you not less fantasy than the choice of material for curtains and decorative elements. We hope that the information obtained will help you decorate the window in your house in an original, effective and unique way.