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Curtains are one of the elements that shape the appearance of the room. Therefore, their placement is a very important process that must be done correctly. How to hang curtains with your own hands, we understand this article.

How to hang curtains with your own hands

There are several options for hanging curtains. But before you get down to business, you need to perform a few more actions that are important for the result.

Mount selection

First of all, you need to know what the curtains are hung on. The choice of fastening largely depends on the type of curtains, cornice and the tastes of the owner.

Mounts are selected depending on the type of eaves structure. But there are some general guidelines to follow:

• Think over a way to install the cornice at the stage of repair.
• Plastic fasteners are not suitable for hanging heavy curtains, as they can bend under their weight and deform. You need to choose stronger metal products.
• The cornice should match the color of the furniture or flooring. As a rule, eyelets, drawstrings, hinges or clips are attached to it. If the ceiling is low, then it is better to mount the cornice in the immediate vicinity of the ceiling, and use hooks on rollers to secure it.
• The way the curtains will be hung should be consistent with the design of the entire room.

The types of fasteners are discussed in this article below.

Cornice selection

When entering any room, the gaze falls on the window, and the way it looks affects the overall perception of the room. It catches the eye immediately if the cornice does not match the surrounding environment, especially for curtains and wallpaper. For this reason, before proceeding with the choice of a design, it is necessary to determine at least the color scheme of the room, and determine the dominant material: metal, wood or plastic.

Eaves can be wall and ceiling. The product of the first type can be matched to any design and even make the window a special area that will set the tone for the entire room.

Ceiling products allow you to close the window and wall from floor to ceiling. The material of which the cornice is composed is important both in terms of appearance and in the reliability of the structure. Wood products will look more expensive and noble, but low-quality structures will quickly deform, especially under the weight of heavy curtains.

Plastic curtain rods are not the most reliable, but they have many design options. Metal products are the most reliable and profitable, and they look attractive in any interior.

It is also worth paying attention to the types of cornices in appearance and structure:

• Round - there are single-row, double-row and three-row, depending on how many layers of fabric you plan to hang.
• Strings are like round ones. The construction is a taut string. They are simple and original, they look great in any interior.
• Baguette cornices are suitable for classic or European style. As a rule, they are either made of wood and decorated with beautiful carvings, or stylized as wood.
• Profile - do not serve as a decorative item: the entire structure is hidden under the curtain.
• Bay windows - needed for hanging curtains not in a straight line, but at an angle.

Selection of curtains

The choice of curtains depends on the kind of cornice in the room. For example, heavy curtains should not be hung on weak structures. But the location of the window in the room is of greater importance.

In the center of the room there is a classic window placement option. In this case, you can use a wide variety of fabrics and their combinations.

Two windows located next to each other are a common option for their location. It is desirable that the curtains cover them on all sides and be in the same style. It is advantageous to install one curtain rod and hang three curtains on it: two on the sides of the windows and one in the center between them. Dense plain colors or fabrics with a simple print will look best.

The asymmetrical position of the window opening is often found. Hanging a lightweight but thick curtain from one longer edge is an excellent option.

A beautiful window should be emphasized by hanging light translucent fabrics or unremarkable curtains on one edge, which will, as it were, frame it. An excellent solution is a thin tulle, organza or curtain, which can be seen in the photo.

A window in a narrow room is not the best layout option, but you can also beat it with maximum benefit using blinds or pleated curtains. But textiles can also be used, especially if they are long and located on one side of the window, which will add dynamics to the room.

Panoramic windows look great mostly only with blinds, or with roller ceiling curtains.

Curtains in the kitchen require special attention, as this is a special room in the house. Housewives prefer to choose simple tulles for him, but this is not always a profitable solution. If the window is close to the work area, then it is worth choosing blinds or roman blinds - this will allow you not to wash the canvas constantly.

And even in the kitchen, you can make an interesting design with a window. For example, you can consider the option of hanging kitchen curtains on a three-tiered cornice, thereby creating a multi-tiered composition of lightweight fabrics.

Step-by-step instructions for attaching curtains (+ in an ordinary apartment)

After the fasteners, the type of cornice and curtains have been selected, they are fixed in the selected place. Consider examples of how beautifully you can hang curtains in an ordinary apartment with examples in the photo.

Drawstring

An original decorative mount that a person can make himself. They can be made from the same material as the curtains, or from another.

To fix them, it is enough to sew the strings to the curtains or thread them into special holes, and then tie them to the cornice. You can make simple knots, or you can make bows that will give them originality. Perfect for light to medium weight fabrics.

Loop mount

The loops are similar in style to strings, but unlike them, both ends are sewn to the curtain, so they do not need to be tied. Similar fixation: buttons, rivets or Velcro.

To fix the curtains with such fasteners on the cornice, you need to string the loops on the structure and push it apart as it is convenient or looks more attractive.

Eyelets

The essence of this fastening is that special metal or plastic rings are sewn into the upper part of the curtains.

There are two ways to hang them from the cornice using eyelets: the rings are strung on the structure or suspended from it using hooks. The first option is more common and aesthetically pleasing.

This type of fastener is suitable for heavy curtains in the bedroom or living room.

Fastening with rings

By the method of fastening to the cornice, it is similar to the options with eyelets and loops, since the rings are strung on the structure. They differ in that the rings are not sewn into the fabric.
They are first put on the cornice, and then curtains are attached to them, but only in cases where they are not sewn to the fasteners. The web can be fixed with ties or hooks through the eyelets.
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This mount looks most advantageous with straight canvases or those that can be assembled with neat large folds.

On the ceiling cornice

Fixing to the ceiling structure is carried out using the same fasteners as to the wall. The type of attachment is chosen depending on the general style of the room.

If the design is string or round, then the curtains are attached with rings or clips, hooks are used for the profile type of cornice. The fastening of the canvases is as follows: the hooks are inserted into the loops, and the clips and rings have clamps.

Without cornice

There are three types of curtains that do not require a curtain rod. These are cassette, roller blinds and roman blinds.

They do not need cornice structures, because the canvas itself is transformed by rolling or folding. Cassettes or other mechanisms in which they are stored are attached directly to the wall above the window.

Description of muslin

Kiseya are cotton curtains. It is made from different materials: polyester, linen, silk and cotton. It comes in a wide variety of colors and yarns vary in thickness from 1 to 10 mm. This allows for interesting combinations and designs.

The upper part of the muslin is made in the form of a ribbon that holds all the threads of the canvas together, preventing them from spreading. After fixing the muslin with threads, you can do whatever you want.

Over the arch

Many of the doorways between rooms are arch-shaped, with no doors installed. To make the aisle cozy, many people hang curtains on them. Most often, muslin is chosen for these purposes.

To place the canvas over the arch, you can purchase a flexible wall cornice and install it over the opening. Then any curtains can be hung in this place on the above-described mounts.

Decorating curtains

If you want something new in the room, then you can start decorating the curtains.

For decoration are used:

• Grips - allow you to give the room freshness. This is a hook located on the wall.
• Fasteners or lambrequins and shuttlecocks are decorated with bows. This element will refresh and diversify any room.
• Fringe and tassels are usually found on classic curtains, but simple curtains can also be decorated with these elements by sewing them, for example, along the edge of the canvas.
• Flowers as an element of decoration on curtains is difficult to use, but they add originality to the room. Looks great in combination with grabs.
• Beads are most often pulled over the canvas and attached to a hook on the wall. The decor from large beads looks the most attractive.

How to avoid mistakes

Mistakes when hanging curtains should be avoided at the stage of repair work. To do this, even before choosing a cornice, it is worth deciding what kind of canvas will be placed on the window. This will help you to avoid confusion in the future.

Before you go to the store, you should carefully study all the nuances and think over the general concept of the design of the window opening. It is worth remembering that fabrics play an important role. They can visually make the room larger or smaller.

If you are not confident in your own ideas, then you can consult with professionals. For example, by asking interesting questions about curtain rods and curtains in the stores where they will be purchased. Sellers will be able to give advice on how best to combine them with each other, both in appearance and in practical value.

With the right and careful approach, hanging curtains with your own hands is possible and even interesting.

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Curtains in the interior in the photo