How to choose a curtain rod for the bedroom?
The cosiness and comfort of any room in the house plays an important role for every household. Particular attention is paid to the improvement of the bedroom. In addition to cabinet and upholstered furniture, it is worth paying attention to textiles. The presence of beautiful curtains and curtains will create a private and optimal atmosphere for sleep and relaxation. For the convenient use of such textiles, you cannot do without a cornice. The right choice of this accessory for the bedroom will allow you to create a complete image of the room, making it stylish and comfortable.
Views
With the advent of a stable place of residence, people began to strive to make it as comfortable and beautiful as possible, for which they used a variety of techniques. As soon as the construction of apartment buildings and large residential areas began, it became necessary to close what was happening in the apartment from prying eyes. The variety of modern devices allows the use of blinds, roller blinds and other products, but the most popular are still curtains and curtains.
To place textiles on windows, it is necessary to install special decorative elements - cornices. Curtains, drapes, tulle and curtains are placed on them.
To find a suitable curtain rod for curtains in the bedroom, it is advisable to understand their species diversity.
There are the following options.
- Strings - products that look like a thin metal cord on which hooks, eyelets and clips for textiles are attached. The cable is pulled on special brackets that can be fixed at any height and in the right place on the wall near the window. In view of the design features, it is recommended to hang only curtains on the string cornice, since they are very light and will not put pressure on the cable, causing it to sag.
- Rod - round and square, tubular structures that fit on brackets. Textiles are placed on hinges, eyelets or rings. Options with one or two booms are available. There are pivoting products on sale that are attached on one side and open like sashes. Both curtains and curtains can be placed on such eaves.
It is important to choose the right type of attachment due to the perceived weight of the product and the constant pressure on the surface to which the brackets are attached.
- Baguette - decorative cornice, in the form of a strip, behind which there are hooks and holders for textiles. Such products are fixed to the ceiling. Externally, the plank can have a simple design or be decorated with beautiful stucco molding and relief, which will adorn large halls and rooms in a classic style. Fasteners are placed on a cable or profile, depending on the weight of the textile.
- Profile - they resemble baguette ones in appearance, but differ in design flexibility, which allows them to decorate bay windows and other rooms with irregularly shaped corners and walls. The product can have from one to three grooves, along which fasteners for curtains and curtains can freely move. For curtains, you can use plastic profiles, for curtains - aluminum.
- Rail - a semicircular version of the design, having grooves in the lower part, along which fasteners for textiles go. There can be from one to three such holes, depending on the need to use a certain amount of textiles on the windows.
A wide variety of curtain rods allows you to choose this product for any bedroom, taking into account its size, style, as well as the peculiarity of the textile products that will be placed on the windows.
Mounting methods
Depending on the variety of eaves design, there are two options for attaching products to the surface:
- wall;
- ceiling.
When wall-mounted, the cornice is attached above the window opening on brackets, which can be used to adjust the height of the structure and the degree of distance from the wall surface. This mounting option is suitable for reliable walls that can withstand the weight of the cornice and textile fabric. For plasterboard structures on the window opening, it is necessary to use reinforced fasteners, anchors and dowels so that the cornice does not collapse.
If it is not possible to install a wall structure for window textiles, then it can be replaced with a ceiling version. In rooms with low ceilings, the use of such cornices will visually increase the height of the room. When installing to floor slabs, usually there are no great difficulties.
When working with a suspended or suspended ceiling, it is necessary to use a mortgage or block, to which the cornice will be fastened.
The choice of the type of fastening depends on the characteristics of the room, the material of the walls and the wishes of the owners themselves to the appearance of the bedroom.
Materials and design
In the interior, you can see a large number of different details, which together create the image of the room. One of the most important products in the design of the bedroom is the cornice. Modern products can have a different design and type of fastening, which is ensured due to the variety of materials from which this product is made.
There are such materials for cornices.
- Wood - products are created from solid pine, beech, larch and ash. Exquisite designs are made of mahogany and wenge. Such a cornice can be used in any premises. A feature of wooden cornices is their considerable weight, therefore it is important to securely and correctly fix them to the surface. The structure of the material makes it possible to create a variety of patterns and carvings on it. Such products are recommended to be installed in rooms in the Rococo, Baroque, Empire, as well as country and ethnic styles.
- Metal - Curtain rods can be made from industrial metal or by forging. The metal version is made of aluminum, which is lightweight, can be painted in any shade, and can be easily installed on your own. The forged version is distinguished by its high weight, high cost and individuality of manufacture. Such curtain rods are ordered taking into account the style of the room, the size of the windows and the system of fastening the product. Eaves made of steel and bronze are considered average in price, appearance and reliability. They have an attractive appearance, can be decorated with various elements and complement the style of the bedroom. Metal curtain rods are suitable for classic, gothic and modern styles.
- Expanded polystyrene and acrylic - a modern version of lightweight curtain rods and a simple, concise shape is used for light curtains and curtains. The installation process takes little time, and there is no need to involve craftsmen. The variety of colors, shapes and designs makes these curtain rods very popular. They will look best in modern high-tech, modern, loft-style bedrooms.
By choosing the right material and type of eaves attachment, you can achieve the optimal design of the room.
Selection Tips
To make the cornice in the bedroom look beautiful and appropriate, it is important to know what to look for when choosing. Among the most important factors, the following points should be noted.
- Room dimensions - in a small room with low ceilings, it is better to use a ceiling cornice; in a spacious room, the product can be anything.
- Wall and ceiling material - for a massive cornice or heavy curtains, it is important to securely fix the bar on the plane. Plasterboard or suspension systems are less suitable material for placing such curtain rods; it is better to use a brick wall or floor slab.
- Room style - depending on the design of the bedroom, you need to select a metal, wooden or plastic cornice, choose a string, rod, baguette, profile or rail type of products. It is important to pay attention to the color scheme so that the suspended structure is in harmony with the interior.
- Room illumination - if the room is very light, then both curtains and curtains may be needed in it, therefore the cornice should have fasteners for two types of textiles. In a dark room, there is often no need to use curtains, so you can opt for light eaves.
Having correctly analyzed the conditions of the bedroom, you can choose the most suitable curtain rods for a particular room.