Wall curtain rods, features

Curtains on a metal cornice
The question of choosing a cornice for attaching curtains is not an idle one. In addition to ease of use and reliability, the product must be in harmony with the design of the entire interior of the room and not deviate from the chosen style. Wall and ceiling metal curtain rods are among the most popular models.

Features and advantages of wall-mounted models

All products in this category are divided into ceiling and wall based according to the method of fastening. Ceiling structures have certain advantages. In some cases, their installation is the most successful solution. But wall-mounted models also have many advantages that provide them with well-deserved popularity. Their advantages include:

versatility;
ease of installation;
variability;
reliability;
excellent aesthetic indicators.

Wall mounted curtain rod

You can choose a product for any room, regardless of area, layout, or ceiling height. An extensive range of designs of various types guarantees a successful purchase.

Unlike ceiling options, wall cornices can be installed by every home owner. They can be fixed on various surfaces. These designs are highly reliable and can withstand heavy loads that heavy curtains create.

The range of wall curtains includes all known types, products from different types of materials. There are wall curtain rods for curtains: two-row, three-row, single, wooden, metal and plastic. This variety allows you to accurately select a model for a specific design.

A variety of wall cornices allows you to choose a model for any interior

Ceiling models, for the most part, remain invisible and do not take part in shaping the interior. Wall options can have a clear style direction and become an effective accent. Such models use all types of fasteners; it is possible to decorate the window opening in an original way.

Pros and cons of round or semicircular cornices

Despite the fact that modern manufacturers offer different options for hanging curtains on windows, the round curtain rod remains the most popular and in demand. This is a simple design that consists of fasteners and a round rod. Curtains are hung from the rod using rings or eyelets.

It is important to choose the right not only the color and design of the curtains themselves, but also the option for attaching them.

It is no coincidence that this method has remained popular for many centuries, since it has many advantages:

Easy to install
Classic, stylish design
Easy to hang curtains
Ability to easily change or remove curtains
Design reliability
Suitable for any room
Easy to care for and clean

This type of fastening is suitable for any ceiling or walls. It can be easily attached to a wall with a suspended ceiling. On the contrary, if the walls do not require fastening heavy objects, then the device can be easily installed on the ceiling using rods. This type of fastening can easily withstand children hanging from the curtains or a cat climbing on the curtains.

One of the most traditional classic options for decorating a window is to use a curtain rod on a round rod.

The disadvantages of this type of hanging curtains are their large size and the inability to hide the rod behind a curtain strip or behind a lambrequin. In addition, this design visually reduces the height of the ceiling and windows.

Types of wall structures

An important criterion for choosing a cornice is the number of rows. The following can be used in window decoration:

thick and light curtains,
transparent and translucent tulles and curtains,
decorative details.

Simple single-row models are used in rooms where there is no need to hang thick and translucent curtains. Most often, such designs are used in kitchens and hallways.

Single-row cornice is suitable for light curtains

Double-row wall curtain rods are mounted in bedrooms, children's rooms, and living rooms. Thick curtains provide protection from sunlight and privacy. Light tulle provides a comfortable environment.

Double-row curtain rod for thick curtains

To design a solid, presentable living room interior, complex compositions of different types of curtains can be used. For such decoration, a three-row cornice may be required. This design allows you to hang tulle, thick and light curtains, and lambrequins.

Types of wall cornices

Several types of structures are used in the manufacture of cornices. The main options include models:

round;
profile;
strings

Traditional round cornices have a simple design. Fasteners for canvases move along a metal or wooden base of round cross-section. These can be rings with clips, eyelets.

Traditional round cornice

Wall profile curtain rods are very popular. The metal and plastic guides have special hooks and clips for attaching curtains. Models made of aluminum and polymers can be given any configuration. It is possible to design bay windows and niches.

Profile cornices can be given any shape

A significant advantage of string structures is their extreme brevity. Its elements are almost invisible, the curtains seem to hang in the air. This makes cornices an ideal option for strict modern styles that do not recognize unnecessary details.

Extremely laconic string cornice

Photos of wall-mounted curtain rods allow you to study the features of the models and evaluate their aesthetic and functional characteristics.

Profile samples

In the photo: one-two-three-row tire structures and assembly drawings.

The busbar sample (wall or ceiling plinth) is equipped with very durable curtain guides.
The profile analogue is constructed from a metal profile.
The design has 1-3 guides with hooks.

A suitable baguette tape will decorate the profile cornice.

Busbar and profile structures are often available with an electric or mechanical drive and are capable of operating in the innovative Smart Home system.

Note! Straight-line designs for bends require connecting parts, and therefore are not as reliable as their flexible counterparts.

Installation Tips

Assembly of a sample tire.

Step-by-step installation of the cornice:

preparing a strip profile of the required length - cut it or divide it into parts;
marking the trajectory of the future cornice;
drilling for brackets and supports (in increments of 50 cm);
stringing runners onto the profile;
caliper fastening;
fixing the profile with their help, while the caliper flags are rotated 90º;
placement of plugs at the ends;
curtain fastener.

Materials for creating wall cornices

Wall structures are made from:

natural wood;
metal alloys;
polymers.

A combination of materials can be used.

All types of products have decent strength and reliability. Metal wall curtain rods can be made of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys. Steel structures are coated with protective layers to prevent rust.

Durable and reliable metal curtain rod

One of the advantages of such products is excellent aesthetic characteristics and variability. Three-row, double-row metal wall curtain rods with bronze, gilded coating, and products with artistic forging are included in respectable classic designs. Laconic models made of aluminum and stainless steel suitably decorate modern styles.

Wood products are in well-deserved demand. The material has a unique ability to fill the home atmosphere with comfort. Wooden cornices are suitable for different styles: country, rustic, eco, Scandinavian, etc.

Wooden cornice in Scandinavian style

There are undeniable advantages of plastic wall-mounted profile curtain rods. They also successfully complement modern interiors, thanks to their laconicism. Polymers are easy to paint, and products made from them are available in a wide range of shades. The resistance of plastic to any external influences, the ability to maintain properties in difficult conditions allow you to install curtain rods in any room, including in unheated rooms, in the bathroom, toilet.

Practical plastic curtain rod

Non-standard windows

Some apartment owners have rather narrow kitchen windows. In this case, it is better to use cornices made of wood or metal. As for the curtains themselves, they should be sliding.

This type of curtain will help not only create a unique design, but also increase the size of the window itself.

Dimensions of suspended structures

Curtain rods are available in a wide range of sizes. Models you can choose:

covering a standard window opening;
occupying the entire wall;
for panoramic windows.

In kitchens and hallways, children's rooms and bedrooms, standard structures are often installed, the length of which is several centimeters greater than the width of the window opening. Single-row, double-row wall curtain rods of this type reliably protect from sunlight, are compact, and do not interfere with the arrangement of furniture.

The cornice is several centimeters larger than the width of the window

If it is necessary to make a visual adjustment, to give the room a solid, presentable look, the entire space of the wall on which the window is located is decorated with curtains. This technique visually expands the room and gives the interior grandeur. The design usually uses three-row, two-row metal curtain rods, which have high strength and reliability.

A cornice spanning the entire width of the wall visually expands the room

When decorating panoramic large-scale glazing, several systems can be used to ensure the required length, which can exceed six meters. A good option for this design are profile models made of plastic and metal. Structures must be equipped with sliding mechanisms to ensure convenient operation of large-scale structures.

Profile cornices are suitable for panoramic windows

How to choose a cornice

You can choose a suitable cornice for interior decoration by following a number of rules:

You should first evaluate the combination of the canvas and the selected cornice model.
It is necessary to take into account the area of the room, the width of the window opening, and the height of the ceilings.
Calculate the number of curtains for one cornice and choose the appropriate type of design.
Before purchasing a product, it is better to evaluate its resistance to moisture, detergents, and high temperatures.

An assessment of the ability to withstand significant weight of textiles is mandatory.

Components for wall cornices

Ease of installation and operation of curtain rods, their attractiveness is ensured by the components. These include:

brackets;
accessories;
decorative details;
control mechanisms.

Using brackets, the structures are fixed to the wall. They are usually made of the same material as the working part of the structure. Brackets can perform not only a practical, but also a decorative function. The most varied are the fasteners on which metal hanging curtain rods are attached. The assortment includes laconic, simple models, complex brackets made by artistic forging.

Brackets can serve a decorative function

An important design element is the fittings, which provide the ability to conveniently hang textile fabrics. These can be rings equipped with clamps. Such models allow you to hang curtains without first sewing on loops. Many modern systems install a variety of hooks with rollers that move along the tire. Such fittings require loops attached to the curtains.

Convenient curtain rings equipped with clips

One of the most fashionable options are eyelets. Photos of wall-mounted curtain rods with such curtains are available on many websites. To secure curtains in this way, special clips and hooks are not needed. Rings made of plastic and metal are built into the curtains. They are placed on the base of a cornice with a round cross-section. It can be a metal, wooden, or plastic structure.

Wall mounted curtain rod with eyelets

Profile wall curtain rods, other types can be equipped with decorative elements that enhance aesthetics. Baguette models, complemented by a strip covering the structure, are popular. These products are made in different styles. When choosing, you can take into account the specifics of the interior.

Decorative baguette covering the structure

Curly finials can add attractiveness to cornices. The presence of such elements clearly emphasizes the design style. In the interior, these models become an expressive accent.

Curly finials will emphasize the style of the interior

Most designs are offered without additional curtain sliding mechanisms. But you can find options equipped with a convenient function. The most common option is a simple device that allows you to give the canvas the desired position using cords and chains. Double-row wall-mounted curtain rods can be equipped with electric motors that control the curtains. Remote controlled mechanisms are often used in the design of panoramic windows. They provide maximum convenience in using large-scale systems.

Cornice equipped with a remote controlled mechanism

Flexible curtain rods made of aluminum profiles

Profile cornices come complete with runners, on which curtains are hung and attached to the wall or ceiling using brackets in one, two or three rows

Such a cornice does not carry a decorative load and is usually covered with curtains, a lambrequin, a decorative baguette, or hidden in a niche
. This solution is the most popular for a bay window. In the manufacture of such cornices, an aluminum profile with a round or rectangular cross-section and a maximum length of 6 m and white powder coating is used. Plastic aluminum bends easily, allows you to create smooth lines and is suitable for designing both semicircular and bay windows of the most bizarre shapes. The profile is mounted on special fastenings in increments of 0.50-0.80 m, depending on the weight of the curtains.

Advantages:

able to withstand curtains weighing up to 50 kg;
sliders move along the profile without hindrance;
to adjust the profile to the desired size, a hacksaw for metal is enough;
during installation, you can change the bend line at your discretion;
There are special models with adhesive tape for lambrequins.

Flaws:

flexible models can only be single-row. To hang curtains with tulle you will have to use two profiles;
carries only a functional, but not a decorative load. To add aesthetics, such a cornice must be covered with curtains or hidden in a niche;
with a large number of bends in the ceiling, additional fastening points will be required, which is inconvenient in cases where the ceilings are suspended.

Basic criteria for selecting cornices

In the large assortment of these products, many consumers are lost, not knowing which product will exactly meet the requirements. Before going to the store, you should look at photos of wall curtain rods on the Internet and familiarize yourself with their features. It is impossible to say which design is better, since these products are selected for a specific object.

Personal preferences and financial capabilities matter. However, there are general criteria that must be taken into account:

required number of rows;
degree of load;
options;
type of fittings;
designer style.

The number of rows in the cornice depends on the type of design of the window opening and the curtains that will be on the structure. If you plan to decorate a window with several layers of heavy, high-quality porters, you will need reliable wooden and metal wall curtain rods.

Metal wall curtain rod

The choice of type of fittings depends on personal requirements. If curtains are replaced frequently and there is no desire to decorate the curtains with loops, you can give preference to a design with clips. Those wishing to create an original decor with eyelets will need a cornice with round crossbars. All specialized studios offer eyelet installation services.

Cornice with round bars for curtains with eyelets

Since cornices are important elements of the interior, their design style and shade must be given attention. The design must fit well and not disturb the harmony of the overall design. If you want to further emphasize a certain style, you should choose a model equipped with curly finials, a single-row or double-row metal wall curtain rod with artistic forging, etc.

The cornice should fit harmoniously into the interior of the room

How are curtains attached to the cornice?

There are many ways to attach curtains to a cornice today. Before purchasing the design you like, you need to pay attention to the method of fastening the curtains.

Curtains with eyelet holes can be hung on round or string curtain rods. It is on round decorated structures that any curtains will look perfect.

If the curtain is hung using a variety of hooks, loops or rings, any curtain rod you like will do. And the baguette-type design will help hide the “suspension” elements from prying eyes.

Rings with transparent plastic hooks are a traditional fastening option for light curtains

In some stores you can find curtains with special Velcro. There can be two options - loops with adhesive components or stitched with an adhesive strip.

You can also get creative and attach the curtains with various pins, paper clips or decorative clothespins. The main thing is that as a result of such a non-standard approach, the curtains hang securely on the curtain rod.

Decorative metal clothespins on the cornice will withstand even massive curtains

In addition, to emphasize the chosen style and interior of the apartment, you can use various accessories and decorative elements for the cornices. You can purchase original finials or handles for moving curtains, which, in addition to additional decor, will also perform a practical function.

Wall designs in different interior styles

The impeccable harmony of the interior is ensured by the careful selection of each element. The cornice is no exception. There are many different options for each style. The choice depends on the characteristics of a particular interior. You can use the recommendations of professional designers:

baroque - metal cornice with gilding, ornate tips;
Rococo - metal structure with bronze finish and floral decoration;
English – wooden model with elegant geometric tips, metal model with artistic forging;
Japanese, Scandinavian, country - laconic wooden product;
minimalism - profile, string or simple metal cornice;
hi-tech – stainless steel construction, can be complemented with futuristic decor;
modern - baguette models with decorative strips.

Laconic cornice for interior in minimalist style

These are just general tips. When choosing, you need to take into account the color scheme of the room, the type of decorative elements of the interior, the type and style of curtains that will be hung on the cornice.

The shade of the structure and its decor should be harmoniously combined with the furnishings and curtains. For example, a laconic metal cornice should not be combined with light curtains in a romantic style. And good-quality velvet curtains do not need to be hung on a plastic structure.

A simple model of a cornice for light curtains and drapes

It is important to consider the operating conditions of the structure. If the cornice is installed in a room with high humidity, temperature, or in a room that is not heated during the cold season, you should give preference to a polymer design. These models retain their qualities in any conditions. Despite the protective layers of metal products and high-quality processing of wooden structures, the risk of premature damage remains.

For unheated rooms, choose a plastic cornice

What criteria should you pay attention to when choosing a cornice?

Before purchasing the curtain rod you like, you should remember the following recommendations:

The design must be practical and correspond to its functional purpose. In addition, when choosing a cornice, you need to remember that such a decorative element is purchased for more than one year, so the material of manufacture is also important. Most likely, few people will want to spend extra money on repairing and reinstalling a curtain rod that “suddenly” fell, unable to withstand the weight of the curtains.
The cornice is one of the indispensable elements of room decor, so its aesthetic appearance should emphasize and not disrupt the overall style of the room. You can also hide the structure behind a decorated baguette so that the fastening elements are not visible.
The cornice and curtains should become one and completely match each other. In addition, any of the wide variety of cornices can withstand certain loads.

Therefore, it is necessary to roughly estimate the weight of the curtains that will be supported by such a curtain rod.

Light country-style curtains look harmonious on a two-section cornice

When purchasing, you should also choose the correct width of the cornice. For example, for rooms with a small area, structures covering the entire wall are not suitable, as they will “eat up” all the free space. If such a case does occur, then it is better to hang thin translucent curtains, which will add lightness and visually expand the area.

First you should see how the curtains are attached to the cornice you like. Regardless of what it will be - eyelets, clothespins, loops or hooks - the curtains should move easily and almost silently along the cornice. Such seemingly unnoticeable little things can interfere and irritate you in the future. Therefore, it is better to consider all the small nuances before purchasing.

Convenient fastening of curtains to the curtain rod is important during use

The heating elements must not interfere with the free hanging of the curtains, so the curtain rod must be secured accordingly.

The choice of design for fastening curtains depends not only on the style of the room or the size and shape of the window opening. It should be remembered that for Roman and Japanese curtains it is necessary to purchase special curtain rods.

The special design of the metal cornice will allow you to effectively drape the curtains

For attic windows, a double cornice is better suited - at the top and bottom of the window opening, and for crescent-shaped openings, a flexible cornice would be an excellent solution.

Fixing the wall cornice

Most models of wall-mounted curtain rods are easy to install. Therefore, many home craftsmen install them with their own hands, without resorting to professional help. Before you begin this work, you should stock up on tools and accessories.

In the preparatory manipulations you will need a tape measure, a level, a ruler and a pencil. The choice of tool depends on the type of walls to which the cornice will be mounted. If it is a wooden surface, you will need a screwdriver. When working with concrete and brick surfaces, a hammer drill or drill is useful.

The approximate sequence of actions is as follows:

determining the optimal location of the cornice;
drawing a line along which the structure will be mounted;
setting marks at the locations of the brackets;
creating holes in the wall; installation of dowels;
installation of brackets; fixing the cornice.

Wall-mounted curtain rods are easy to install

If the work is done carefully and correctly, single-row, double-row wall curtain rods will flawlessly fulfill their practical purpose for many years.

Wall cornices in interior design, secrets of choice