Dots above the "and" in the design of any interior are curtains. How gracefully they fall and move functionally depends largely on the type of cornice chosen. Designers and manufacturers are offering more and more advanced curtain rods. Types, photos of models and designs will help you get acquainted with the trends of modern window decoration, will demonstrate samples of holders that are convenient for hanging or removing textiles.
Wall cornices with turquoise curtains in the living room
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Curtain rods. Views, photos - in harmony with style
The selection of decor for the interior is the final and most pleasant procedure in the design, both for the designer and for the customer. The choice of curtain rods is no exception. Today, the cornice serves not only as a holder for curtains, but also carries an aesthetic component. And it is very important when the cornice is "in tune" with the design style. Fortunately, the manufacturers of these designs are trying to take into account all sorts of directions and design styles. You can see a photo of the types of curtain rods on the Internet.
Broken metal cornice in the bay window
The division of cornices into groups primarily occurs according to the method of attachment to the surface. They are divided into ceiling and wall.
Ceiling cornice models
Ceiling cornices, as the name suggests, are attached to the surface of the ceiling. For the most part, these are models of simple designs designed to be hidden in a niche or behind a ceiling molding. Ceiling cornices can be straight or rounded at the ends (corner elements are included), can be single-row or double-row. Manufacturing material - plastic or aluminum profile. The photo of ceiling curtain rods for curtains in the interior will help you to choose the necessary design.
Ceiling cornices for curtains in the living room
Often the ceiling cornice is completed with a tape of various colors (inserted into a special groove), with which the profile is decorated. Curtains are attached to the ceiling cornices with slide hooks that slide in the profile grooves. To install such a cornice with your own hands, they provide for the device of a ceiling niche, if there is none, they simply fix it to the ceiling.
The cornice is located in the ceiling recess
Useful advice! To curtain or tulle fell from the ceiling cornice in beautiful folds, it is necessary to attach rings to it at regular intervals of 10 (cm).
Types of ceiling curtain rods for curtains (the photo clearly conveys this) are varied in material of manufacture. It can be string, baguette or flexible profile types of cornices.
String cornices - lightweight, almost imperceptible structures of one, two or three tiers of stretched steel strings. Suitable for rooms of any design. Easy to install with your own hands.
String double row ceiling cornice in the living room
Baguette curtain rods - a perfect option for a room where a ceiling niche is not provided. A baguette that hides accessories unnecessary to the eye can be plastic, carved wooden or framed with textiles that match the color of the wallpaper. Know-how of a modern baguette cornice - decorating with LED bulbs.
The embossed molding hides the structure of the ceiling cornice
Flexible curtain rod - a unique modern approach to decorating not only windows. Such designs are able to repeat a line of any shape. They are strong enough. With their help, you can arrange a canopy in the sleeping area, can be applied on balcony, loggias and a bathroom. It is amazing that such curtain rods are capable of bending of any radius.
A photo selection of interesting options will help in finding acceptable models of ceiling cornices for curtains.
Flexible plastic cornice is great for rooms with non-standard rounded shapes
Wall options for curtain rods
Wall types of cornices are often used to decorate the windows of living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms. The range of products in terms of material used, construction form, color and design is truly impressive.
Wall cornice with wrought iron plugs in the kitchen in country style
Wall cornices are grouped according to the following criteria:
- profile (hooks move in the grooves of the guides, have from one to three rows);
- round or tubular (the rods of such curtain rods can have a smooth, carved, embossed surface, the ends of the rod are decorated with tips corresponding in style, the designs have one or two rows);
- strings (using a string-string for light curtains, multi-row models allow you to decorate textiles with lush decor).
Double-row curtain rod made of dark plastic for curtains and tulle
The key point in the design of cornices is their diversity. The most common are double-row models. Double-row wall cornices make it possible to combine curtains and tulle, curtains and drapes, allowing at the right time to be limited to one thing. Often, in a wall-mounted tubular double-row cornice, a thin strip is used as the second row for attaching tulle. Installation of a double-row curtain rod for curtains is similar to the fastening of conventional single-row models.
A cornice on the entire width of the wall visually increases the space of the room
Useful advice! To visually expand the room, use a cornice to the full width of the wall. If it is a tubular cornice, it is recommended to leave the outer rings between the holder and the tip of the cornice.
From the numerous photos of wall curtain rods, it is important to choose an option that will emphasize the style of the room.
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Different cornices for different rooms
When choosing a cornice, consider the following:
- The room where the cornice will be located (for example, if the cornice is mounted in a bathroom, the installation method will differ from installation in other rooms).
- The fabrics used (light airy organza or massive curtain textiles).
- The type and style of future curtains (these can be popular Roman or roller blinds, blinds or Japanese curtains).
A metal wall cornice was used to decorate a wide window in the kitchen-dining room
Nowadays, bathroom cornices are popular. Their designs are varied in shape, material and method of attachment. The wall-mounted corner cornice for curtains looks spectacular in the bathroom. In the bathroom, they choose structures made of polished stainless steel, which have angular, U-shaped, round and oval shapes. Photos of such systems are available for viewing.Do-it-yourself installation of a corner cornice will require care and accuracy, due to the fact that the holders are attached to the wall through the tiles. It is important not to damage it during installation. The instruction with the photo is traditionally included in the cornice kit.
Laconic forged cornice in the bathroom
Ceiling flexible curtain rods are more often used to fasten curtains on a balcony or loggias, decorating walls, arches, any non-standard lines. The cornices are made of durable and at the same time flexible plastic.
Important! Despite the fact that the profile of the flexible cornice is quite plastic, it must be mounted with a certain accuracy. It is worth holding the cornice during installation so that it does not crack.
Metal cornice in the design of window openings on the balcony
The presence of two-row or more structures allows you to hang curtains of different functional qualities (hailstones, curtains, lambrequins). Cornices are easily bent when installed by hand. For example, you can find the corresponding photo.
The three-row cornice is designed for parallel hanging of tulle, curtains and lambrequins
Individual style - do-it-yourself curtain rods
Cornices are not so intricate designs in their structure. If desired, everyone can assemble a cornice to their taste with their own hands. Fittings and components are available at the respective points of sale in the range. To assemble a round cornice, you will need to purchase a rod and bracket-holders. Making a string cornice with your own hands is an easier assembly option. The main thing in it will be to ensure the tension of the line-string using a bolt and nut. The number of strings is at your own discretion. Holders can be made of metal or carved from wood. And to give the structure a more perfect look, a decorative wooden plank, smooth or carved, will help.
A round cornice in a restrained style was used to decorate the window in the bedroom
It will not be difficult for people of free creative thought to come up with, assemble and install a curtain rod for creative curtains. As a bar, you can use, for example, natural tree trunks if your interior is decorated in country or Provence style. Small cups can be used as holders for kitchen curtains, the bottom of which is carefully cut out.
The doorway between the kitchen and the pantry is decorated with a wall cornice and curtains
On the Internet there are many examples and photos of curtain rods that you can make yourself.
Choose curtain rod models that highlight your individual style. Remember that with the help of curtain rods and curtains, you can change the look of the interior, even without making major and expensive repairs.
