Options for attaching curtains to the cornice

Fastenings for curtains - this is a very important component of the composition of any window decor. And the aesthetic side and its functional line will depend on how competently selected this hardware is. In many models of curtains, classic fastening is provided, which means that the material is fixed in them according to the classical cornice, which has not yet come up with equally successful analogues. If everything is more or less clear with cornices, then the options for attaching curtains to the cornice are a complete mess, especially for the one who first encountered the task of designing a window opening. Let's clarify this diversity a bit for you in this article.

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Types of fastening curtains - which is better?

Depending on the type of curtains, the options for attaching curtains to the cornice also vary. Each model corresponds to a certain type of fastener. You must admit that curtains cannot be hung using hooks or secured 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.

Types of holders:

• Eyelets;
• Curtain tape;
• Rings;
• Kuliski
• Ties;
• Hinges.

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 a slight dissonance and spoil the entire style composition.

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Curtain braid and tape - an easy fix option

It is very easy to fix curtains with a curtain tape. Bought, sewn, hung - that's all you need to do to make the new curtains delight you. For this type of fastening, absolutely any devices that can be attached to both the ceiling and the wall can be used.

However, the first and second options require the presence of hooks, which will be the final element in this form of holder.

Kinds

Curtain tape is a braid, the main purpose of which is to create a drapery. In the upper part of the curtain, it is assembled thanks to the braid and forms even folds along the entire length of the curtain. Thus, folds turn out to be frequent, which is why the curtain itself looks magnificent and dynamic.

What can be a curtain tape?

• Firstly, it can be dense or transparent.
• Secondly, it can hold two rows of loops, and can be limited to one. This will depend on the requirements expected from the curtain tape.
• Along the entire length of the tape there is a sewn cord that can be pulled together to form folds. The tape is sewn from the inside of the curtain, and it can be pulled to the desired limit.

Important! If you intend to use the braid as a fastener, and want the curtain to look good, the length of the fabric should be approximately two times longer than the space that will be draped.

The two-loop tape is designed 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 eyelets, the curtain will be much closer to the floor, and vice versa.

The question is, what is better? - You can answer absolutely exactly that the curtain tape, which has 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 due to the middle location of the second row of loops, the curtains that are hung on the first row perfectly cover the additional curtains fixed on the second row.
• This type of fastening is very convenient for an open cornice, which does not have decorative slats and battens that hide the hooks.

Mount Advantages:

• This method is universal, as it is suitable for many different curtains.
• Curtain braid makes it possible to use curtains of any fabric, regardless of its weight, density and color.
• Optimum price category. This type of mount will cost less than any other, for example, rings or magnets.
• Long term of operation. The tape has an unlimited service life, which cannot be said, for example, about rings that can break with time.
• Ease of attachment. Any housewife will be able to sew the tape from the wrong side of the curtain, without resorting to the services of a professional seamstress.
• A simple and at the same time original appearance of the curtain is achieved thanks to frequent folds.

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Eyelets - stylish, fashionable, exclusive

Eyelets are a self-contained element of decor that will make it possible to subtly emphasize the beauty of curtains, emphasizing the beautiful fittings of the material. This type of mount is not only very convenient, but also elegant.

What is it?

Cringles are called rings that delicately cover the holes in the textile and through which, in fact, the cornice is threaded.

Benefits:

• Spectacular look;
• They help to make drapery and folds even;
• Universal - well combined with various types of curtains;
• When opening and closing curtains easily glide along the cornice;
• Look harmoniously 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 “metallic silver”, then the grommets should be the same color. Although not necessary, designers recommend it.

Disadvantages:

• This type of mount is the most expensive;
• Eyelets cannot be used with curtains from tulle or other weightless fabrics.

Important! The only condition for the use of eyelets is the presence of a tubular cornice. It is this model that makes it possible for curtains to look neat and have a maximum degree of functional load, which is imposed on the grommets, and 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 cheerful.”

What is it?

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

Important! Many designers claim that hooks are not very aesthetically pleasing. Often manufacturers put braid in a kit with hooks. In combination with hooks, it allows curtains and curtains to become graceful, as they create the upper part of the curtains and folds very elegantly.

Benefits:

• Hold fabric well;
• Easily strung on a cornice of a flat shape;
• Perfectly used in tandem with almost any kind of curtains (with the exception of weighty curtains).

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

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Metal rings

Drapes on the rings can be made of fabrics of absolutely any texture. Rings rightfully occupy a leading position among all types of fastenings, which are used for weighty and straight curtain curtains.

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

Benefits:

• Wear resistant;
• Durable
• Create self-sufficient vertical drapery;
• Eliminate too much cost when choosing fabric for sewing.

Important! The main disadvantage is that the curtains on the rings are quite difficult to remove for washing.

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Hinged curtains

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

Loop shapes:

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

Important! They can be fixed both with Velcro and buttons.

Benefits:

• The cost of the loops is not too high;
• You can create them yourself;
• Create a cozy, homely, relaxed atmosphere in the room;
• Ideal for a bedroom or a nursery, but not compatible with the interior of an office or living room;
• No restrictions when choosing a cornice;
• All types of loops are very convenient to use, however, Velcro loops can lose their original stickiness over time.

Important! In order for the curtains, cornice and loops to look harmonious, it is necessary to mount the bar above the slope of the window opening. This distance should be about ten centimeters. Otherwise, a light gap will appear between the curtains and the cornice.

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Types of fastening curtains to the wall and ceiling

The type of cornice is a very important point that you need to focus on when choosing accessories for attaching curtains.

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

• Rings;
• Braid:
• Kuliski
• Eyelets;
• Hinges
• Ties;

Important! That is, for cornices that are attached to the wall, any type of fastening is suitable. This attracts attention and makes the wall cornice popular and in demand.

If the cornice is attached to the ceiling, then most often use hooks or curtain tape.

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The methods 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 a sense of taste and the flight of one’s own imagination. However, do not forget that the option of your chosen mount, first of all, should be in harmony with the general style of the decor of the room.