How to choose a curtain rod for curtains?

The completeness of the entire interior of any room depends on the design of the windows. Such a question, how to choose a curtain rod for curtains, worries many people. What to choose from such a wide range? This is a rather sensitive topic, since the installation and construction of the cornice can significantly affect the overall picture of the room as a whole and take a different amount of time. The financial component will not be aloof. You will learn about these subtleties of choosing such an irreplaceable detail from our article. Today we will get acquainted with the varieties of cornices, with their advantages and disadvantages.

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Types of Cornices

A cornice is a design that is designed to secure curtains, curtains, drapes, tulle, lambrequins and blinds. The device consists of:

• main bearing element (strings and rods);
• parts for fixing to the wall (brackets) or ceiling;
• rings or other elements.

Important! When choosing curtains, you need to consider that for some models you need a holder of a suitable type.

Let's figure out which curtain rod is better to choose.

According to the material of manufacture:

• Wooden. This is a classic version of curtain holders made of cherry, walnut, conifer or oak. Such holders look good with natural fabrics, where beige, green or golden shades are most suitable, and beautiful wooden interior items are used for decor.

Important! The disadvantage of this is that wooden models are afraid of moisture, so we do not recommend installing them in the bathroom or in the kitchen.

• Metal and forged. Cornices made of such a material can add a special charm to any room. The metal holder is in perfect harmony with wrought iron furniture elements or decorative elements. For example, in the room you can install metal wall lights or a wrought iron stand for flowers.

Important! There is a significant drawback - such models are quite noisy. For this reason, they use hinged curtains or plastic rings.

• Plastic Such mounts are quite lightweight, inexpensive, and are available in various colors. They can be installed on the ceiling, or can be hung on the wall using special brackets. The number of fasteners is determined by the weight of the curtains, wall material, the length of the cornice.

In addition to the material, you also need to learn how to choose the curtain rod for curtains and calculate its length, how to choose the best option for fastening.

By the method of fastening:

• Wall mounted. The holder is attached to the wall and consists of several parts that are needed to hang curtains. The advantage of some wall-mounted models is that you can additionally install mechanical and electrical controls for automatically controlling curtains. It often happens that wall models are the only and right solution for a room with a suspended ceiling.

Important! If you install the wall cornice as high as possible above the window, then the room itself and the window will look much higher and more spacious.

• Ceiling. The group of ceiling mounts is complemented by string and rail. The ceiling holder is most often made of plastic or aluminum:
  1. Plastic ceiling cornices differ in stiffness and durability of the main material, as well as in the appearance of a decorative baguette.
  2. The aluminum holder is very easy to install, convenient to use, quite thin and oversized.

If you wondered: how to choose a curtain rod for the curtains in the bedroom, then we recommend staying on the ceiling version.

Important! When choosing a ceiling cornice, take into account the fact that it fulfills not only its intended purpose, but also plays an important role in the design of the room.

By the number of guides

When choosing the number of guides for curtains, you need to start from how many products are used:

• Single row - only the tulle is hung.
• Double row - tulle and drapes.
• Multi-row - tulle, drapes and lambrequin.

According to the control system:

• Manual (cord or handle-cane).
• Electronic (control panel).

Important! Before you choose a curtain rod for curtains, you should familiarize yourself with the fixation elements of the curtains. For different types of cornices, clamps, hooks, rings or eyelets are used.

By configuration:

• Round. Great for curtains on hinges or on rings (eyelets). However, additional fasteners are not needed, since the hinges and rings are attached directly to the bar. The bar is made of wood - most often oak, birch, pine or beech.

Important! To hang tulle and curtains on curtain tapes, you must additionally buy a set of rings with hooks.

• Stretch or string. Metal holders for curtains consist of cables stretched between canopies (supports). Most often they are attached to the ceiling, but can also be fixed on the wall.

Important! This type of product goes well with various modern room styles. But keep in mind that strings can withstand only light curtains, and under heavy can quickly sag.

• Profile cornices. In this case, the mount for the curtains is quite light, affordable and durable. If you want to design a window with tulle and lambrequin, then stop at the three-row profile option. Such a universal design can be given any desired shape, since the supporting mechanism is made of light and flexible aluminum. Using such a product, you can easily decorate even the most complex windows, arches and bay windows with curtains.
• Baguette cornices. They differ from profile mounts in that on them all the details for hanging curtains are hidden under a special decorative bar (metal, plastic or wooden). It plays an important role in the interior decoration of the room. Framing planks are produced in various shapes and widths, of any color and shade. Eaves can have a different amount of fastening of curtains - from one to three.

Important! When choosing a cornice, please note that baguette cornices are not suitable for ceiling mounting.

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What should I look for when choosing a cornice?

To choose the right curtain rod, you need to consider the following key points:

• In order for the ceiling to become visually higher, use the profile that is inserted into the ceiling. Do not use a lambrequin - if your room is small, then translucent curtains and a light string or rail cornice are perfect for it.

Important! Opened curtains will favorably emphasize the appearance of the window, covering part of the wall.

• In the children's room, it is advisable to install a plastic cornice. Its diversity allows you to choose any color scheme for children's apartments, which will make them much brighter and more interesting.
• If the area of ​​the bedroom allows, then you can opt for a baguette mount made of wood, which will decorate and give charm to any room.
• If your living room is quite spacious, in addition to a baguette cornice, you can use a metal or string curtain rod. This mount will look simple, but tasteful.
• How to choose the length of the cornice for curtains, so as not to choose a short, or, conversely, a long holder? When buying a profile, you must consider the size of the brackets. Their length should be such that the tulle and curtains do not hang on the windowsill, but also are not far from the walls.

Important! If the cornice is mounted directly above the window, then its design should protrude 10-20 cm beyond the window borders on both sides.

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Today you learned how to choose the right curtain rod, taking into account the different details and features of the room. We do not install such a type of construction for a long time, therefore it is necessary to take into account all the nuances, consider all the options and choose the one that emphasizes the individuality of the interior and lasts for many long years.