Curtains in the hall on the ceiling ledge: what are and how to choose?

Beautiful curtains and a properly selected curtain rod can give the room a unique design and grace, without violating the functionality of the room. The choice of these integral components of the interior should be approached thoroughly, especially when it comes to curtains in the living room, because this is where the whole family gathers.

As the name implies, ceiling cornices are attached directly to the ceiling, and not to opposite walls. The advantages of this design include the following:

• ability to withstand heavy loads - for curtains made of heavy fabrics, you can always find a suitable model that meets the requirements of strength and beauty;
• visual increase in ceiling height;
• aesthetics - during installation, all fasteners are hidden in the ceiling space;
• universality - such designs can be used with any type of ceiling;
• a variety of installation methods, materials and design solutions.

In addition, this type of cornice is suitable for fully glazed rooms or rooms with non-standard forms of ceiling or walls.

Cons are determined by the material. For example, wooden ceiling cornices have little wear resistance and are highly susceptible to mechanical damage.

In today's market you can find a significant variety of ceiling cornices, varying in material, shape and so on. By the type of material there are the following types of cornices:

• wooden - for the classic interior, a natural base is suitable, which will look harmoniously with parquet or wood panels; ornate carving will bring lightness and airiness;

• plastic - reasonable price, practicality and a wide range of shades and shapes allow plastic cornices to remain the most popular type;

• metal - aluminum is most often used, known for its lightness, strength and durability.

Ceiling curtains also differ in mounting methods and are of the following types:

• strings - this type is one or more metal strings and is intended primarily for light curtains;

• round - the product consists of a round bar and stops at the ends, which can play the role of decoration elements;

• specialized - are ideal models for rooms with atypical layout; for production, a plastic or metal profile is used, which allows to achieve different bending radii;

• baguette - for such structures, the material is wood; fasteners are hidden behind the outside of the cornice.

The appearance of curtains is also used in classification: hidden models are made invisible to the eyes, and decorative, on the contrary, become a full-fledged part of the design of windows.

An important role in choosing a cornice is played by the form, namely:

• straight lines are universal products and are suitable for curtains of various types;
• for window openings and bay windows angular fasteners are perfect;
• if the room has rounded niches, you should pay attention to the rounded cornices;
• so that the curtains fit most tightly to the window, you should use cornices with rounded edges.

When choosing curtains in the living room, the following factors must be considered:

• ceiling features;
• room parameters;
• general style of the room;
• the possibility of easy care of the product.

We should not forget about such factors as wear resistance and practicality. To design the windows in the living room, you can choose both light curtains with a flowing texture, and curtains from heavy and dense paintings. The first ones are suitable for people whose living rooms face the sunny side, since a sufficient amount of daylight will pass through the light tissues. These can be curtains made of silk, linen and viscose. The second, on the contrary, are designed for spacious rooms with plenty of sunshine.

In this case, you can safely choose a heavier fabric (brocade or jacquard), with which you can give the interior additional luxury and aristocracy.

Choosing the right curtain model follows from what type of ceiling cornice you prefer for your home:

• for string constructions tulle and light weightless fabrics, for example, organza and chiffon, will do;
• double and three-row baguette or profile cornices able to withstand dense or medium curtains from several types of materials;
• curtains with lambrequin add unique chic to the room; There are special curtains with Velcro for this type of curtains.

Currently, there are many natural and synthetic materials that are great for decorating the window openings of the hall. Among natural fabrics, silk, satin, cotton and wool are the leaders, and among artificial ones, viscose, polyester and acrylic.

Curtains are one of those elements of decor with which you can change the surrounding space without much effort. It is worth following the following simple tips with which you are most likely to make the right choice:

• To visually increase the size of the living room, you should use curtains with a linear pattern: horizontal lines help to "expand" the room, and vertical lines help to "raise" the ceiling;

• if there is not enough heat in the room, use warm shades of yellow, orange, red, gold; warm colors also make the window bigger, and cold shades of blue, violet and neon, on the contrary, will add freshness to the room and “cool” it;

• for classic interiors, natural fabrics, for example, made of cotton, are preferable, and for a living room in a high-tech style, synthetic;

• curtains of neutral tones (beige, cream, sand) are universal and suitable for almost any environment; if the interior has a predominantly calm color, you should focus on the curtains using all kinds of decorative details: lambrequins, pickups, eyelets, brushes - and an unusual, bright print.

To consolidate the knowledge gained, we will consider several successful examples in the interior.

• This living room is small in size, but expertly selected curtains and a ceiling cornice add to the room the necessary space and airiness. The dark ash tint and layering of the curtains limit the influx of excess sunlight, making the living room more comfortable.

• A massive lambrequin nourishes the hall with monumentality and splendor, and the monotonous fabric is in perfect harmony with the upholstery and wall decoration. The abundance of small tassels and light tulle make the curtain weightless.

• An unusual print is in excellent combination with the overall interior. The predominance of red curtains fills the space with a sense of comfort and well-being and brings the window closer, while the elements of blue complement the picture with clarity and coolness.

You can find out how to fix the cornice to the stretch ceiling by watching the video below.