High-tech, minimalism, airy romance - there are many interior solutions for which it makes sense to choose a string type of curtain rod. A string cornice is perhaps the simplest and most cost-effective design for attaching tulle and curtains. The sparkling metal of the string and brackets can be a decorative element in itself, but if you wish, you can hide it with an elegant baguette.
What opportunities do string cornices provide designers with? This photo selection contains examples of string curtains that elegantly fit into interiors of various styles.
Features of string cornice
Structurally, the string cornice is a tightly stretched metal cable of small diameter (several millimeters). Such a cornice may have not one, but two or three strings.
If the window opening is wide, and a string more than three meters long is required: under the influence of gravity, after some time it will begin to bend downwards. And the point here is not strength, so simply increasing the diameter cannot be done. To solve the problem, an additional bracket is installed in the middle of the string. True, there is some limitation: each curtain panel can only be moved on its own side, from the side to the central bracket. This point should be taken into account when creating a curtain composition. However, there are many options for window decoration where the curtains do not need to be moved: for example, a string cornice is perfect for cascading streams of muslin thread.
One more possible problem that may arise during the operation of a string cornice should be taken into account - corrosion. This problem occurs in rooms with a humid microclimate. But, since many manufacturers now coat the strings with an anti-corrosion coating, such curtain rods can even be used in bathrooms.
By the way, in the bathroom, a curtain rod is one of the most optimal solutions when zoning space. If you decide to fence off the bathtub with a curtain, it is better to stretch a metal string with an anti-corrosion coating than twine or fishing line: it is both stronger and looks much more aesthetically pleasing.
String ceiling cornices and wall options
With the spread of the ceiling type of fastening curtains, designers breathed new life into string curtain rods. It’s convenient that the strings are attached to both walls and ceilings!
Moreover, the possibilities for securing string cornices are not exhausted by these two methods. If desired, they can be stretched between two walls, which is very convenient when zoning rooms. In addition, due to the lightness of the strings, they can even be attached to pieces of furniture.
Bracket as a decorative element
Despite its external simplicity and minimalism, a string cornice may well play not only a functional, but also an aesthetic role in the interior. A metal string, complemented with sparkling hooks or clips, will be a stylish addition to a high-tech setting. And if you choose transparent plastic clips, the tulle or muslin will simply float in the air, creating a feeling of sophisticated romance in the bedroom or living room.
Original brackets add impressiveness to the string cornices. Their geometry can be non-standard, sometimes simply fantastic. Often, brackets are styled to look like floral elements or vintage details.
If you want to create a retro atmosphere in the room, but don’t want to weigh it down with massive curtain rods, there is an interesting alternative! You can choose a string cornice with exquisite brackets and a finish in antique brass or dark silver, aged bronze or patinated gold. This weightless luxury will be effectively combined with expensive translucent fabrics.
Well, if you decide to hide the string cornice, choose the baguette option. “Baguettes” are cornices, the mechanism of which is hidden under decorative strips.
Curtain rods, consisting of special holders and a cable stretched between them, have retained a certain niche in the consumer market for many years. They are traditionally used in cases where a window opening needs to be curtained with a cloth made of light and transparent materials.
With the revival of fashion for tulle, chiffon, as well as the emergence of new types of fabrics for curtains, such as jacquard, light cotton, satin made of artificial fibers, the string cornice received its second life.
The string option has practically no alternative in cases where the wall near the window opening is not wide enough to accommodate the rod. With this more compact and lightweight design, you can design small or non-standard windows.
Features of string cornices
The range of string cornices on the market is expanding every day. Minimalist models can practically merge with the walls and frames, or, through original brackets, add a stylish touch that is in tune with the overall concept of the interior.
Non-bulky holders and strings can also be easily disguised with facade decor. The photo shows curtains with string cornices in various styles.
Designers have chosen this type of curtain rods not only because of their ease of installation and compactness. Using string for hanging curtains may be the only possible option, for example? in case it is necessary? so that the edge of the curtain is closely adjacent to the wall, or when the window occupies the entire width of the wall.
Ceiling string cornices allow you to solve almost any non-standard design problem. For example, using ceiling structures you can create internal partitions in a room. Such cornices are also indispensable for curtaining windows in attics with slanted ceilings.
Proper interior design does not require the use of different types of cornices, so the string option, due to its versatility, turns out to be preferable.
On the market you can also find ready-made combined models of double-row curtain rods with a rod for heavy curtains and a cable for tulle and other light fabrics.
The string in the traditional version of the cornice is a steel cable with a special coating. For color variations, chrome plating, copper or brass plating is used.
For rooms with high humidity, you need to choose cables with an anti-corrosion coating. In addition to metal, wood, ceramics, glass and polymers can be used in the external design of brackets.
High-quality materials, options with two or three tension cables allow you to use string curtain rods with almost any curtain fabric. To avoid the main drawback - sagging, it is necessary to correctly calculate the weight of the curtains and install intermediate brackets.
The installation of such additional holders is strictly recommended if the opening width is more than 3 meters. They can also be provided in smaller openings: despite the fact that the additional bracket limits the movement of the curtains, such insurance against sagging will allow you to enjoy perfectly smooth sliding of the curtain, which other types of curtain rods cannot provide.
Another advantage of string curtain rods is the ability to temporarily dismantle the curtain: the cable along with the curtain can be easily removed and, unlike removable pipe structures, does not take up much space. This method of curtaining is convenient to use on open balconies, loggias, gazebos, etc.
Installation of jet curtain rod
The mounting method can be wall-mounted, on one or two opposite walls, or ceiling-mounted.
Main stages of installation
Design. Before hanging the jet curtain rod, you need to double-check the load calculations and the resulting number and location of brackets. Their compactness gives greater freedom for improvisation, but do not forget about the necessary distances from the walls and ceiling. Only a well-thought-out design can ensure trouble-free operation.
Measurements and markings. This is the most critical stage of installation. The slightest misalignment can create problems when the curtains move, cause sagging, as well as rapid wear of the strings and fasteners.
Attaching the holders. The drilling method and fastenings must be selected taking into account the physical characteristics of the walls and ceiling. The bases of the brackets are assembled using threaded connections.
String tension. Typically, the cable is tensioned using a mechanical rotation bolt or other bracket element. After the curtains are already hung, additional adjustments will be needed.
The brackets on the market differ not only in the number of strings they can carry, but also in the different tensioning mechanisms. When purchasing a particular model, you must thoroughly familiarize yourself with the method of securing and tensioning the string. The configuration features of the holders are also important. Some models are universal, others are designed only for ceiling or wall mounting of cornices
The curtain fabric is secured to the string using clips or hooks; you can also use newfangled ribbons with magnets.
Photo of string cornice
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the once popular string cornices. For example, they are now in demand when decorating an interior in the style of minimalism or the hi-tech style beloved by many. Today the string cornice was not just revived, but in some way a second life was breathed into it.
Device
The design of this cornice is very simple. The main element is a string (sometimes two or three). Its diameter is several millimeters, but its length varies. If it is more than 3 m, then the installation of an additional bracket in the middle is required, since even a very strong, but too long string tends to bend over time. When thinking through the design and hanging curtains, it is worth considering that the middle bracket will not allow the curtains to be moved from one edge of the curtain rod to the other.
Modern string cornices are easy to mount not only to walls, but also to ceilings (though not to any ceiling, but more on that below). They can also be installed between two opposite walls. The strings are very light in weight, so the cornice, in the design of which they play the main load-bearing role, can be freely attached to various surfaces. Special hooks and clamps are used to hang the canvas from the string. If they are made of transparent plastic, they become almost invisible, and then it seems that there are no hanging elements at the top of the curtain at all.
The main decorative element is the bracket
The photo shows various bracket designs.
A string cornice is simple, but it can also be effective. The decorative nature of the design is given by the brackets, or rather the design in which they are made. If the brackets are stylized into intricate geometric shapes, floral motifs, arrows, peaks, then very interesting solutions are obtained.
The use of materials that look like patinated gold, silver, antique brass or bronze increases the aesthetic value of the string cornice. In this case, the fabric is also selected accordingly - noble colors, expensive in appearance. It can be translucent chiffon, taffeta, airy organza. This creates an externally lightweight but stylish window design.
Features of operation
The string cornice is easy to install and even easier to use if you follow a few restrictions:
- 1 Do not hang heavy fabrics from it. In addition to the materials listed above, the string will also withstand curtains made of light cotton and thin jacquard.
- 2 Do not attach to suspended ceilings. It is also not always possible to mount string curtain rods to a plasterboard ceiling surface (for example, if you plan to hang heavier curtains from them, not or).
In rooms with an unstable microclimate, string cornices with a special protective coating should be installed, which will help avoid corrosion of metal surfaces.
The string cornice is hardly noticeable in the interior, therefore it is universal. Low price is another advantage. Perhaps thanks to both, the demand for such designs persists so stubbornly.
Due to its low cost and durability, string cornices are becoming increasingly popular. Considering that the string is almost invisible, the design is visually light. “String” is a convenient and attractive option that allows you to effectively complement a minimalist or high-tech style.
Practicality and elegance combined with simplicity
The main advantage inherent in string cornices is simplicity. Due to the fact that such curtain rods are perfect for light and medium-weight curtains, decorating any room, their popularity is constantly increasing. The “string”, like other types of these products, is attached to the ceiling or wall.
An important advantage inherent in this type of cornice is the simplicity of the design. The main element here is a string, which can be one, two or even three. Being only a few millimeters in diameter, it has varying lengths, sometimes exceeding 3 meters. To protect the cornice from deformations that can appear over time, special brackets are provided. True, this is a prerequisite for structures exceeding 3 meters in length. For shorter curtain rods, the use of a bracket is not necessary.
Advantageous combination
Given the characteristic features and design of string curtain rods, they will be an excellent solution for silk and chiffon curtains, as well as curtains made of organza and tulle. Taking into account your goals and preferences, the structure can be attached to the ceiling or wall, ensuring strength with a special bracket.
You should not use such a curtain rod for fairly massive and heavy curtains, which will not have an attractive appearance. In addition, sagging may occur due to heavy weight.
In combination with translucent light curtains, you will get a weightless design, when looking at which it seems that the curtains are flowing from the air, since the string remains invisible. For beautiful hanging of curtains, special clips and hooks are provided in a variety of colors. This allows you to choose an option that is in harmony with the style of the interior.
Correct operation
To ensure long service life of string cornices and create an attractive appearance, it is necessary to take into account the basic operating rules.
A person who encounters this product for the first time wonders about proper installation. And rightly so. After all, to prevent unwanted sagging, everything should be done with maximum reliability. To ensure long-term and reliable operation, you need to remember important points:
- when hanging curtains that have significant weight, the metal string will inevitably sag over time;
- to hang tulle curtains and curtains at the same time, this cornice is pulled twice;
- string cornices are mounted on any type of surface, with the exception of suspended ceilings;
- To prevent corrosion of the metal string, it is necessary to create an optimal temperature regime in the room.
These operating rules guarantee reliable and long-term service of the product.
Selection of string cornices
Today, these products are produced by manufacturers from different parts of the world. The highest quality specimens include Belgian, Russian, Swiss, and Italian cornices. By purchasing such products, you can be absolutely sure of their reliability and the highest quality. In addition to their stylish appearance, they are easy to install, making them very popular.
Taking into account the model, the kit of the cornice includes support and intermediate brackets, as well as fastening equipment. When choosing products, you should remember that they come in open and closed types of construction, differing in the fixation of hooks into the wall. For light loads, it would be more appropriate to choose the “open” type, which is much more economical. If you plan to hang heavy curtains, purchase a closed type design.
Self-installation of string cornices
The whole process is not particularly difficult. To carry it out you will need:
- strong metal wire;
- wooden slats;
- corner brackets made of steel;
- steel bolts.
The work sequence will look like this.
Bolts equipped with holes are installed in corner brackets.
Considering the type of curtains, the string is pulled the required number of times (1-3).
The tension of the string cornices is adjusted by tightening the bolts.
The process of installing a string requires attention to even the smallest details. Errors made during operation can affect the durability of the structure, as well as the tension force of string curtains. Only a structure that merges with the window opening is considered correctly installed. To achieve this, you should listen to the following recommendations:
- the string must be selected to match the window frame;
- the main and intermediate brackets are fastened so that they are not noticeable;
- It is advisable to regularly check the tension of the fishing line;
- The aesthetic component of the room is the minimum amount of sagging.
Successfully harmonizing with the color of the stylistic solution in the room, a string cornice can simultaneously solve two problems: organize additional space and improve the appearance.
Compact size and long service life are on the list of positive qualities of the cornice, which can be added by the mobility of the structure. If desired, the product can be removed and moved to another location. The popularity of such cornices is due to practicality and aesthetics. There are many accessories that allow you to decorate the structure, which, in combination with light, elegant curtains, will perfectly decorate the room.
We should not forget such a factor as low cost, which motivates the purchase of the product.
Tension string cornice is an interesting decorative element for bedroom windows, balconies and terraces. It allows you to highlight the rich colors and beauty of the fabric used to sew curtains. The design is a string that has high strength. The string is fastened using special rings or brackets.
- String curtain rods combine very harmoniously with curtains made of different materials, but look especially beautiful with taffeta, organza, and silk. Its main advantages:
- high aesthetic qualities;
- different installation options (string cornice is attached to the ceiling, walls, or in prepared niches);
possibility of using tips.
String curtain rods, which the Domovoy store offers to buy at retail and wholesale, will be an excellent addition to a high-tech interior. They are made using modern design trends and become the main accent in any room where they are used. If necessary, the string cornice can be made completely invisible - but this is also a kind of accent.
In the online store you can buy a two-row string curtain rod or a one- or three-row one. More is not always good - it all depends on the characteristics of the room. Curtains are attached to strings using hooks or clips.
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