Choosing curtains for curtains under the stretch ceiling
Good repair will not bring the feeling of comfort, while the outside world peeks through an empty window. Curtains, tulle, lambrequin, curtain accessories, designed by the designer, transform the room, make it cozy and secure.
The window is beautifully reflected on the glossy surface of the stretch ceiling. It seems fantastically high with airy tulle and majestic curtains coming down from the ceiling depths.
Special features
Stretch ceiling itself is a decoration of the room, and in combination with the spectacularly decorated window becomes an accent for any interior. It is beautiful, diverse, hides all ceiling flaws. Easy to install in a few hours.The ceiling can be located in the same plane or be a complex multi-level design, equipped with extravagant lamps. The canvas has a matte or glossy surface, a diverse color palette, it is styled with drawings for the interior.
Finishing the ceiling does not require prior preparation, except for installing a window eaves to the tension of the canvas. If this is not done in advance, the curtains will have to be placed on the wall. For an eaves string, a special niche is prepared; the absence of visible fastening produces the effect of the appearance of curtains literally from nowhere.
In the designer's sense, a curtain is not tulle, but a curtain bracket by the ceiling, thanks to which the window decorated with curtains looks so amazing. It is important to mount it correctly. It is impossible to hang a PVC film, it is deformed, and therefore they resort to creating a niche. A curtain slot is formed near the window using a drywall frame or a tension structure. The size of the niche depends on the protrusions of the radiator, the window sill and the massiveness of the curtains (narrow for light curtains, wide for bulky curtains).
The length of the eaves can be at the level of the width of the window or the entire wall.
Curtains under the suspended ceiling have their advantages:
- beautiful visual effect of hovering tulle, created by a hidden structure;
- baguette, strings, loops, hooks are not visible, which forms a neater appearance;
- for any style of interior is acceptable like a window;
- curtains in the reflection of gloss "pull" the space and create the appearance of high ceilings;
- when using Roman or roller blinds creates the illusion of unity of the canvas and the wall;
- If you place the LEDs inside the niche, the tulle will have a beautiful peculiar look.
The LED strip does not heat up and is safe for fabrics, it is equipped with a remote control with a program for switching to various color combinations, which will make the window and the reflecting ceiling visible and attractive.
Kinds
Visually, with the hidden arrangement of curtains, it does not matter what material they are made of. But the severity of textiles and compositional load affects the choice of a strong eaves. Curtains for curtains are made of various materials..
- Aluminum. This material is light and reliable. It does not look as solid as a tree, but it has an acceptable price.It will withstand light and medium textiles, even when using three strings.
- Steel. For more massive curtains with heavy tulle and pelmet fit the steel version. The eaves decorated with overlays from a tree look attractively. It costs a little more than aluminum, so it does not make sense to purchase it under light curtains. Curtains of this type with forging elements are used in exclusive cases, for some interior styles.
- Plastic. The most budgetary, lightweight and therefore popular, but at the same time durable, can withstand a serious load. They look quite aesthetically pleasing and diverse (under stone, wood, etc.), the curtains move along them easily.
- Wood. The most expensive and respectable. They look massive and suit large rooms with high ceilings. Curtains withstand the load of textiles of any weight. They are needed to support certain interior styles.
Curtains for curtains look like eaves, with the purchase, check the equipment (rings, hooks, fastener, caps). There are two types of fastening: open and closed (mortgage).In the first option, besides the strength and price, the aesthetic component is important, taking into account the color, texture, combination of curtains with ceiling plinth. In the second case, it is enough to decide on the material and the system of movement of the curtains. The tulle built into the hidden niche will look airy and “floating”.
Structurally, cornices have several types.
- String. It contains from one to three strings and brackets. For free movement of the curtains, the strings should be well stretched, with extra brackets used for excess length.
- Profile. It is made of aluminum or plastic, easy to process, takes any form with a bending radius of 0.1 m. Today it is the most popular type of curtain rods.
- Tubular. The bar with sections, fixed on brackets. It is made of steel, aluminum, wood and is fixed only on the wall. Curtains can be hung on the rings or thread the bar through a fabric sewn in a special way.
Inkjet and profile constructions are single-row, double-row and three-row, it all depends on how much textiles they are planned to be fixed (curtains, tulle and lambrequin).
Which is better?
It is difficult to say which curtain curtains are better; each look has its own functional features. It all depends on the tasks that the consumer sets. For light and medium weight curtains fit plastic and aluminum curtains, for heavy curtains - steel and wood.
Single row cornices are used for tulle. On double-row curtains and tulle can be placed. On the three-row - curtains, tulle and pelmet. Give preference to the eaves should be based on their functions. If you have not yet decided on the textile for windows, and you need to install curtains, then a three-row device will do.
Choosing from the types of designs, it is better to stay on the profile cornice, it is the most popular. Some models of curtains need a tubular version, to obtain a beautifully gathered soft folds fabric is pierced with a barbell.
Curtains for curtains are wall and ceiling. In large rooms with high ceilings, cornices are hung on the walls; in small rooms, in order to extend the space, the eaves are fixed to the ceiling.
Window textiles
By installing curtains under the suspended ceiling, you can engage in window decoration.Let's try to figure out which curtains are best to choose. Curtains give a finishing touch to the room. If they are chosen correctly, they will become a great interior luck, and if not, they will be a great catastrophe that you will have to see every day. Curtains come in different colors, textures, styles and styles.
If repairs are made, accents are placed, curtains should be among them. Stretch ceiling is a significant element of the decoration of the room, and the curtains are ready to repeat its color in one way or another (this does not apply to white linen). They are also combined with furniture, decor or wallpaper.
Sometimes, to highlight the ceiling or other elements of the decor, the curtains choose a neutral color:
- all shades of gray are suitable for cool interiors;
- White, milk, snow and other colors are used in the Scandinavian or modern styles;
- beige supports the direction of contemporary, combined with gold and brown color;
- black is suitable for any tone, it is considered neutral, but in fact is a very active color.
Bicolor or tricolor curtains create a good effect, that is, two or three colors are involved in the window-textile set.This is done in order to correspond to several tonal solutions of the room. One color comes into harmony with the stretch ceiling, and the other with carpet and seat covers.
Each style decision of an interior has the corresponding equipment of windows.
- For minimalism curtains pick up simple and concise, de jabot and swag are irrelevant here. Just that rare case when curtains can need black shades, especially if a stretch ceiling in black-and-white execution.
- Classicism prefers wooden eaves with a carving and gilding. Wall-mounted options are suitable for it, since the classic style is created in large rooms with high ceilings; there is no point in stretching the space of curtain lengths using the ceiling eaves. Classics need heavy presentable textiles with gold leaf.
- Loft style does not provide comfort and often costs installation of blinds. But textile curtains, even with all the rigidity of the direction, will bring a little comfort to the room. Narrow, strong curtains with clear drape on metal rings are allowed. Options for Roman curtains or Japanese panels.
- Modern - extravagant, rich style prefers novelty decor, unusual shapes, allows you to combine colors and texture, creating the appearance of creative disorder. Curtains fit any, it is important that they are modern and one of a kind. Organza, a transparent veil, flowing air tulle are well combined with glossy ceilings.
- Gothic heavy dark curtains support the grim tonality of the stretch ceiling. Used rich burgundy, ruby, dark green color or brocade metallic shade. Eaves apply massive wooden or iron with a forging element.
- Contemporary - concise and cozy style. A single-level ceiling in gray, beige or white is played up with a deep gray or brown shade of window decoration. Curtains should be straight and clear forms. This area is well suited for small rooms.
- High tech - The style of new technologies uses the latest materials in the decoration. The cool colors of stretch ceilings are combined with the chrome gloss of artificial curtains. There are no soft curves, only plisse or straight canvases of Japanese curtains.
Each interior is special, so the curtains should be selected for each case individually.
Mounting options
There are several options for fixing curtains under the suspended ceiling. Traditionally, curtain rods are installed using an open method on the ceiling or walls, then curtains are hung on them. The closed method involves the creation of a box of drywall in the area of the window with a slit for curtains.
Closed way
To install curtains for curtains under the stretch ceiling, it is better to contact the experts. Or, having small building skills, you can try to do it yourself. To install the curtain fabric, you should prepare screws and dowels, as well as a drill and a screwdriver. The future niche needs to be calculated in such a way that the curtains can move freely.
It should start with fasteners timber under the profile, it will act as mortgages. The bar is installed using furniture corners. They are attached to the ceiling at a distance of 20 cm from the wall with a window opening. This is the optimal installation for all types of curtains. Timber should be fastened a few millimeters from the eaves. With the help of mortgages it becomes possible to hide the curtains and attach the ceiling canvas.After installing the stretch ceiling, you can hang the curtains, as the cornice has already managed to attach.
Hidden mounting option has its advantages:
- hidden ceiling curtains easier to hang;
- You can nail any type of cornice, regardless of appearance;
- if the ceiling under the curtain does not fall off, it can be left without finishing, drywall is suitable for a rough ceiling;
- the curtains, descending from the niche, visually lengthen the space;
- the niche allows to arrange the eaves so that even the wide window sill does not cling to the curtains;
- A big plus of the hidden fixture is the ability to use the backlight: there are types of curtains that provide a place to install the LED strip.
If the choice fell on the installation of stretch ceiling, you should take care of the niche and installation of curtains.
Open way
For fastening with an open or traditional method, a plank of wood (mortgage) or plastic is necessary; it is suspended from the ceiling until the film is tensioned. The size of the strap depends on the eaves (steel requires less fasteners).
At the initial stage mark the place of fastening curtains Then attach the profile under which the film will be installed.Under the window mark and mount the bars treated with antiseptic. Each stage of work is checked by level. Ceiling cornice is attached by self-tapping screws to a wooden block.
Mounted film over mortgages, all work is carried out carefully, so as not to damage the canvas.
Manufacturers and reviews
Having spent forces and means for beautiful textile window decoration, it is necessary to pay attention to the eaves, in creating a good interior there are no trifles. He must have a reliable quality, look good and fit the style of the room. Among domestic and European products distinguished manufacturers of brands: Vilma Galeria, Olexdeco, Legrand, Cessot, DDA.
Judging by the reviews, many have established eaves independently. Often turn to experts about the hidden mounting, creating a box of plasterboard, but some succeed. Almost everyone recommends installing a curtain under the curtains before the web tension, if the moment is lost, then it is better to fix it on the wall.
Spectacular examples for inspiration
A well-installed cornice is the guarantor of a successful window decoration, and flawless curtains are comfort in our home. Here are some examples of this design:
- open cornice under the stretch ceiling;
- spectacular lighting curtain ceiling;
- the eaves, installed in a hidden way, the ceiling is beautifully illuminated along the curtain contour;
- option of a tension cloth with a niche for a curtain. Soffits are installed in the drywall construction;
- hidden method of installing curtains under a multi-level stretch ceiling;
- air tulle behind the stretch fabric;
- frosted ceiling and curtains with beautiful fiery lighting;
- the curtains, without a hint of the eaves, come down from the ceiling, making the room visually higher;
- correctly installed eaves and beautifully executed svagi, produce the effect of a double window in the interior;
- the reflection of the window in the glossy ceiling makes the room twice as tall.
On how to hang a curtain on a suspended ceiling, see the following video.