How to tie the curtains beautifully

Sometimes, hanging a window curtain, you can notice that something is missing in the composition. Special fasteners (ties, hairpins) will help to solve the decorative and functional tasks of the curtain.

exquisite curtains
Even the most sophisticated curtains can be missing something.

Their use will make it possible to add some flavor not only to the design of the window, but also to transform the overall design of the room.

Why you need to tie curtains

Using a special decor, you can quickly and easily redo the design of a window opening. These accessories include: hairpins, clips, hooks, ties, garters. They are capable of:

  • focus on the curtain;
  • form an attractive drape;
  • become a connecting link, if you need to moderately complement the interior with some shade or combine a curtain with decorative elements of the room.
curtain fabric requirements
The fabric for the curtains must have the appropriate characteristics.

When choosing them, you need to pay attention to the material from which the curtain is made, the general design of the room and personal preferences. In a classic interior, garters and laces with tassels will be appropriate. In rustic, country and provence, hairpins decorated with a bow or floral arrangement, ribbons, braid and lace are suitable.

curtains and tulle
Recently, window decoration with roller blinds and tulle has become very popular.

When decorating a room in the style of minimalism or hi-tech, it is worth picking up a metal or plastic hair clip. In ethnic design (Moroccan, African, Arabic) wooden details and coins will look perfect.

decor stores
Decor stores sell different models of this accessory.

In addition to the aesthetic issue, the tie can also solve the practical one, changing the visual perception of the window. In the event that the length of the selected curtain turned out to be inappropriate, the problem can be corrected by tying it beautifully:

  1. Picking up the curtain high, almost near the eaves, attractive folds will appear on the fabric. This will make the window opening appear wider. This mounting option is used for those curtains that almost never move apart.
  2. Tying both canvases symmetrically, you get a spectacular composition.
  3. By placing the garter in the lower third of the curtain, the window will appear wider
  4. For curtains that are too long, you can use several clamps at once, placed on both canvases at different levels, forming puffs on the curtain.
Austrian curtains in the kitchen
The Austrian curtain is only collected at the bottom.

Drawstring curtains have a number of advantages:

  • the ability to adjust the level of illumination of the room;
  • making the room unique and elegant;
  • ease of use;
  • the ability to hide window flaws;
  • the ability to fit into almost any interior.
curtain garters tulle
High-tech and modern styles can also be decorated with such curtains.

How to choose a garter for curtains

When choosing tie-backs, you need to pay attention so that they are in harmony with the curtain itself, the decoration of the room and other decor that is used here.

room design
The design of the room will depend on the type of methods and devices for hanging, fasteners.

Rigid and flexible

Soft fabric holders can match the shade of the curtain or contrast with it. In addition, they must match the shade and design of the cornice.The shape of the garters can be classic, braided, straight and tapered. Based on the general style of the room, ruffles, frills and lace ties are used.

Lovers of the classics
Lovers of the classics prefer symmetrical draperies.

To emphasize the original design of the curtains, they are decorated with ornaments, embroidery, beads, themed hooks - for decorating the kitchen, reminiscent of fruits or for a children's room - small soft toys.

nondescript curtains
Even the most inconspicuous curtains will transform and look stylish if you choose the right garters for them.

Among the soft types, brushes and cords, decorated with bugles, metal and plastic parts, are distinguished separately. Rigid models can be metal hooks or hairpins. The hooks are made in the form of a loop, which is attached to the side of the window.

Non-standard

They can be in the form of a flower, an animal, a geometric figure, etc. For their production, wood, metal, straps, ropes, and improvised materials (lace, macrame) are used.

garters for curtains transparent
Use different materials for the curtain tie.

Hairpins

Hairpins are a retainer or hanger. They grab the fabric in the right place, creating an exquisite drape. Their choice depends on the fabric used to sew the curtains and interior details. They should be combined with cornice, door handles, and other room decor.

Barrette
The hairpin can decorate the curtain.

Magnetic

Ideal for draping fine fabrics. Such a holder is a tape at the ends of which magnets are placed. The front side of the magnetic garter is decorated with metal elements and stones.

From beads

Depending on the density of the curtain, bead holders are chosen. A light curtain can be held by small beads gathered in several rows.

interior and style
Fits into any interior and style.

For curtains, choose large beads on a fishing line or thick thread. An additional decoration can be medallions, hand weaving (kanzashi).

Garters with tassels

When choosing ties for a bedroom or living room, you should pay attention to models with tassels on a lace. For a bedroom, it is better to take a pick-up with a large brush, the shade of which will repeat the color of the wall decoration.

 using pickups
If there are flaws in the window opening, then with the help of grabs they can be hidden.

In the living room, options for contrasting colors look good. They can also differ in texture and other parameters.

How to tie the curtains yourself

Photos of options for how to beautifully tie curtains with your own hands demonstrate a variety of options. When choosing the method of fastening the holder, you need to proceed from the location of the window, the fabric from which the curtain is made and the number of canvases.

garter for curtains
You can make your own curtain garter.

Various knots and bows are called universal options.

Double curtain

Consider how to tie curtains consisting of two canvases. There are several ways to beautifully fix two curtains at once:

  1. Symmetric. The ties are flush on both sides. This technique will make the interior harmonious. To make the window look strict, the fabric is left taut. If you dissolve it a little in a semicircle, the decor of the room will look romantic.
  2. Asymmetric. In this case, the hairpins on the sides of the window opening are placed at different heights. As a rule, one of them is on a par with the windowsill, the second is slightly higher or lower. This technique will make the room non-standard and visually expand the wall. In addition to the different level of placement of the holders, their shade or shape may differ.
  3. Angular. In this case, the edges of the curtain are collected in the middle and moved to the side, securing the fabric to the wall. This will create a marquee effect, and the window will be partially open. This method is recommended for double-sided fabrics. It will look especially impressive if the canvases have contrasting shades (white with black, gold with red).
  4. Crosswise.Each of the canvases is attached to the opposite side of the window. It looks good with multi-colored curtains made from lightweight fabrics. The same method can be used to tie a muslin.

Single curtain

A drawstring located in the middle is suitable for fixing one curtain. If the curtain has neutral shades, then the garter can be decorated with stones and other decorations. If there is a pattern on the fabric, then the color of the holder should repeat the shade of the main background or the color of the ornament.

Give elegance
They give elegance, solemnity and uniqueness to the room.

Curtains can be tied at the desired height using a knot. If it is tall, it will visually make the window look more elongated. A single leaf can be assembled from one side of the window using a rigid fastening that hides a fabric grip.

calm colors
If the fabric has soothing colors, then you need to take a bright tie.

Another option is to raise one side of the canvas obliquely, partially opening the window.

Application in the interior of curtains with ties

The drawstrings on the curtains can give the interior an elegant look.

The choice of fastening option and the method of garter depends on the room:

  1. In the living room, translucent curtains with a loop look beautiful. If the interior is made in a classic style, it is allowed to make the fabric sag and the formation of folds.
  2. The bedroom should be well protected from the bright sun. Therefore, here curtains with ties can be combined with thick curtains. Attachments decorated with bows and beads will look original.
  3. In the nursery, the curtains are decorated with hairpins with beads, bows, toys.
  4. How to tie the curtains in the kitchen beautifully? Holders will look interesting, the texture and color of which contrasts with the canvas.
turquoise curtains in the nursery
Curtains in the nursery should be securely fastened and should not drag across the floor.

The use of all kinds of holders allows you to easily transform the general appearance of the room, improve its illumination and change the geometry of the window opening. When choosing an accessory, it is important to pay attention to the type of curtain, the style of the room, the shades used in the decoration and decoration of the room. Due to the fact that there are many options for tying curtains, you can change the look of the window structure at any time.

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