Curtains are considered one of the main elements in interior decor. Their variety is huge. The color palette is also for everyone. If just a few decades ago curtains were presented in an average of two or three designs, today all the types can’t be counted.
Let's focus on one of the most popular types of modern curtains, namely eyelet curtains. They suit any interior style due to their diversity. They are also bought for their easy care.
After all, before and after washing, you don’t have to go through the hassle of hanging the curtains back on various small hooks. Such curtains are pierced with a cornice through the rings themselves, and if the eyelets are small in diameter, then they are hung using S-shaped hooks or using decorative ropes.
What are eyelet curtains?
Eyelets consist of rings of various sizes and blocks. They are used not only for attaching curtains, but also for clothing and for creativity, such as scrapbooking. Curtains with grommets form a beautiful drapery that gives beautiful volume to the curtains.
The following types of eyelets can be distinguished: with small and large rings. The last type makes the process of hanging curtains a little easier. Such eyelets are attached directly to the cornice, while when using small rings, it is also necessary to use hooks that fasten the eyelets and the cornice.
Curtains with eyelets with large rings. Fastening to the cornice. 
Curtains with eyelets with small rings. Hooks are used for attaching to the cornice. Currently, rings can be made of different types of materials: wood, plastic and metal. Since most often thick and fairly heavy fabric is chosen for curtains with grommets, then it is best to choose metal rings. They will last longer and create a beautiful drapery without sagging under the weight of the curtains.
When choosing curtains with rings, the cornice itself also plays an important role. It is clearly visible as it penetrates the eyelets.
The main types of strips that are used for curtains with eyelets:
- Wooden;
- Metal;
- Plastic.
If you choose lighter fabrics for curtains, such as tulle or organza, then plastic eyelets are also suitable. In addition to their low cost, they are also not subject to corrosion, like metal ones.
Tulle is a delicate material, so metal rings can easily damage the fabric. And this is where plastic rings come to the rescue.
But wooden eyelets will look great in country or ethnic style. Also, it is an environmentally friendly material, which makes it suitable for supporters of everything natural and safe for health.
The shape of the rings is also quite varied. If previously there were only round shapes of different diameters, today modern technologies make it possible to create various geometric shapes. By the way, the entire window decor depends on this.
To make eyelet curtains look luxurious on the window, you need to choose them correctly.
The basic rule is that the rings should match the color of the main material of the curtains or stand out in contrast.
Designers advise choosing a curtain length that is one and a half times longer than the curtain rod itself. Then the curtains will form uniform and symmetrical folds. Otherwise, if the length is much longer, then unsightly fabric sagging cannot be avoided.
In order for curtains to last a long time and at the same time not lose their aesthetics, it is necessary to wash them correctly. If you choose to machine wash, then you need to put the curtains in a special washing bag.
Instead of powder, it is better to use shampoo to wash your hair. It will not leave unnecessary streaks and will not deform the fabric. But the washing temperature should be selected based on the fabric of the curtains.
Most often, this type of curtain is washed by hand. Some recommend removing the rings themselves from the curtains for better preservation and durability. However, this is not a mandatory item. It all depends on the quality of both the rings themselves and the curtains.
To avoid rubbing with your hands and preventing deformation of the fabric, it is best to soak the curtains and only then rinse them thoroughly. If the fabric does not require ironing, then the curtains can be hung on the curtain rod while still wet. However, you should avoid direct sunlight, which can lead to rapid fading of the color of the curtains.
Combining different curtains is also great for using eyelets. It will be best if one layer is made of thin fabric and the other is much denser. The result is a very sophisticated window decoration option. This option will look especially harmonious in the bedroom.
Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, like any type of curtain, eyelet curtains have their advantages and disadvantages.
Let us first list the positive aspects of use:
- Easy to open and close.
- An original solution for window decoration.
- The product is not subject to wear and tear, that is, it is durable.
- Suitable for any interior style.
- Easy to put on the curtain rod
As you can see, such curtains are practical in their use. The main disadvantage is the following: when sewing yourself, experience and knowledge of all stages of sewing are required.
Varieties
Everyone can find a suitable type of curtain for themselves. In addition to financial possibilities, you should also be guided when choosing curtains with eyelets and the style of the interior of the room.
The most popular types of curtains:
Roman blinds with eyelets. They are a rectangular sheet that is attached to the cornice. It is best to combine with another type of curtain, like eyelet curtains. This will make the window look more attractive.
Short curtains with eyelets fits perfectly into a small kitchen. The main advantage of such curtains will be the free passage of daylight and heat from radiators in winter.
Tulle curtains with eyelets. Tulle has always been considered a very practical and at the same time elegant solution for window decoration. Tulle curtains with eyelets look light and airy.
To sew them, you also need to use eyelet tape, which can be the same color as the main fabric or be denser and one or two shades darker or lighter. Designers advise choosing plastic rings that will have the same shade as the curtains themselves.
Curtains with lambrequin on eyelets. A lambrequin is a small piece of fabric that decorates the top of the curtains. If previously it was customary to decorate curtains with a lambrequin, today it is possible to combine different types of curtains. Eyelets will help beautifully create regular and even folds that will add elegance to the entire window.
Curtains with eyelets in the interior
It is worth noting that such curtains will look great in any room. At the same time, they will still perform a number of practical functions. The colors and design allow you to recreate the designer’s intended image, and a practical mechanism will help you quickly and beautifully hang such curtains on the window.
When choosing ready-made curtains with rings, you must be guided by some rules that will allow you to most harmoniously and accurately select the desired length, width, as well as the type of fabric for such curtains, depending on the room where they are intended.
Here are the main ones:
- It is better to choose rings that are two centimeters wider in diameter than the cornice.
- The number of rings must only be even.
- The eyelets should be the same color as the curtains or curtain rods themselves.
Some recommendations for deciding to hang curtains with grommets in different rooms of the house
Curtains with rings will look great in the hall. However, you should take into account some nuances when choosing such curtains.
First of all, you should determine exactly what kind of atmosphere you want to create in the living room. When recreating severity, it is better to choose plain curtains and choose eyelets in the same color.
It has also become fashionable to combine eyelets with Roman blinds. The main nuance will be the same color scheme. A difference of one or two tones is allowed.
In the bedroom, curtains with eyelets will be the best solution. It would be best to choose the classic version, and take the rings themselves from dark-colored wood.
Also, the modern design of such curtains allows you to combine different types of curtains in length, material used and color palette.
Since in the bedroom it is necessary to constantly move the curtains to control the passage of daylight into the room, eyelets will cope with this function perfectly.
In addition, they move quietly enough that they will not disturb sleep or the intimate environment in the bedroom.
For the kitchen option, in addition to style, safety is also important. An excellent option would be short curtains with eyelets. They will provide free access to the window sill, thereby increasing the usable space.
Also, short or Roman curtains will be especially safe if there is a gas or electric stove near the window.
The thick fabrics from which Roman blinds are made will not be lifted by wind or draft. This minimizes the likelihood of contact with heating appliances in the kitchen.
For a bathroom, curtains should be long and quite thick or rigid. The main functions that bathroom curtains should perform are: prevent water from splashing onto the floor and walls throughout the bathroom.
If there is excessive moisture, there is a possibility of mold or mildew. And this is not only not aesthetically pleasing, but also unsafe. Most often, such curtains are hung on metal rings, which allow the curtains to be moved quickly and easily.
Conclusion
If you are tired of ordinary curtains, which are so inconvenient to hang on a curtain rod, then choose curtains with eyelets. Ideal for any interior design.
At the same time, it does not require painstaking personal care. The main thing to remember is that the rings should be in the same color scheme as the curtains or cornice themselves. Or, on the contrary, have a bright contrast. Then the eyelets will serve as a point of attraction.
But this option does not always fit into the style of the entire room. It's better to be careful with this technique. If you have no great desire to sew or select curtains with rings yourself, then contact a specialized salon.
They will not only select the right size and color, but will also be able to provide the service of attaching curtains to the curtain rod. Although the last point can be easily accomplished independently due to the ease of threading the rings with a cornice.
It's no secret that to completely create the interior of a room, the final link of the curtain is necessary. They refresh the design, add tone and zest, highlight advantages and give a special personality.
It would seem like such a small detail, but for most women, hanging curtains after washing or shopping is a job they hate. Why is this happening?
In order to hang curtains, you need to hang them evenly along a huge cornice, then secure them with a special fastener (usually miniature clothespins or hooks) and try to distribute the folds evenly across the entire width of the product. This activity will take up a lot of free time and cause a lot of problems.
Thanks to the creation of designers, curtains with eyelets have become a trend. This is a unique invention that will bring a lot of positive emotions.
With the help of rings, hanging curtains on a cornice will become a pleasant procedure and will make the work easier for gentle female hands.
They will add more comfort and coziness to your room, make it more solemn or delicate, hide imperfections and emphasize the main palette of the interior.
In this article, “Dream House” will tell you about all the intricacies of curtains of this type, how best to use them in design and what kind of care they need to keep their appearance beautiful for a long time.
All about the features of curtains with eyelets
Do you know that it was the sailors who came up with the idea of using grommets? He helped to hold the Parsi securely and firmly.
Designers from Europe intercepted the idea and came to use the grommet as a fastener for curtains.
The main advantages of eyelets:
- Wide selection of colors and fabric textures
- Reliability - the grommet product can be easily washed in a machine
- Ease of use. Now it will take a minimum of time to remove and hang the curtains.
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A distinctive feature of installing eyelets is that they immediately fall into even folds and do not need to be constantly adjusted and smoothed.
The hole itself is not noticeable and creates the feeling that the cornice penetrates only the product, and not its additional parts. Curtain eyelets are rings made of metal or plastic.
They are attached to the top of the canvas. Prepare the area for the eyelets in advance.
It is sealed with adhesive fabric, folded and carefully stitched. The cut holes - circles - are evenly distributed on the compacted part; grommets will fit into them.
The rings consist of two parts: they snap tightly together, so when opening or closing the curtains, the product does not lose its properties. Shown here are photo options for curtains with grommets of various models.
How to sew curtains with eyelets?
Curtains with eyelets are simple and laconic. Due to their laconicism, the main emphasis is on the curtain itself, and not on its fasteners.
You can use any fabric for the grommet, which is why you can easily sew curtains on grommets with your own hands, following your preferences.
For light material, plastic rings are used, and for heavy material, metal rings are used.
If you want to create an effect of tenderness and some airiness in your bedroom, it would be more appropriate to make curtains with eyelets with tulle. The product can be made in one piece or with two panels.
So, how to sew eyelet curtains:
- First, an indentation of about 5 centimeters is made from the bottom edge.
- After folding, smooth it out.
- Unfold the edge and fold it inside out.
- It is important that the edge of the canvas and the ironed line should be smooth.
- We iron out the resulting deflection again.
- Now let's start making the double fold.
- We will use a hidden seam. On the side edge of the product, make a hem of 7.5 centimeters and iron it. Combine the edge with the resulting line. Before this, let’s expand and collapse the deflection.
- Do the same with the second edge.
- The side folds must be turned out. Bend the edge at the top by 5 centimeters and smooth it out.
- Let's connect the curtain and the ribbon with the rings.
- Fold the side folds twice.
- Sew with a hidden seam.
- Now let's deal with the parts of the material located inside the rings. They need to be carefully cut out. To hide the holes in the edges, we attach decorative stickers.
- Forming folds.
Ready-made curtains with eyelets will become an elegant accessory to your home.
Is it difficult to care for curtains with eyelets?
Most housewives neglect to buy curtains with eyelets, because they believe that they become deformed when washed.
Eyelets do not require special care, they are absolutely not capricious. On a high-quality textile product, the parts are tightly fixed, so there will be no difficulties during washing.
There is a type of eyelets that have removable fasteners. Therefore, they can be washed without difficulty on any mode. If you cannot remove the rings from the curtains, it is recommended to use hand washing or wash them in a special bag on a delicate cycle.
If the fastener is damaged, it can be replaced by purchasing a similar one at a sewing store. In other cases, caring for eyelets is the same as for regular textile accessories.
Curtains with eyelets are a multifunctional attribute.
This textile product is used not only to decorate windows, but also as a division of a room. It will serve you for many years and save a lot of time.
With fastenings in the form of hooks and clothespins. This demand is explained not only by the aesthetic appeal of eyelet curtains, but also by their practicality.
Curtains with eyelets: advantages
Silent and easy gliding cornice surfaces, smooth lines of folds, careful treatment of curtain fabric, curtains with grommets have all these advantages, photos of which can be seen below. In addition to practicality, curtains with eyelets also have aesthetic advantages; they look much more attractive than the same products, but with conventional fastenings (rings, clothespins).
Eyelets are additional elements that add style and chic to the curtains. Beautiful curtains with eyelets can be purchased ready-made, but if you sew them yourself, you will get significant cost savings. However, it is much more difficult than regular curtains. But the result will pay off the painstaking work and efforts. What are curtains with eyelets, the new products of which are presented later in this material?
The curtains that will be discussed do not have those boring loops for attaching to the hooks of the curtain rod. Instead, large metal or plastic rings are mounted in the upper part of the canvases, corresponding to the diameter, which is threaded through these holes.
Features of curtains with eyelets
The principle of fastening with grommets was invented by sailors for convenience, and designers picked up this idea and created a unique design that is widely used today.
Curtains with eyelets look simple and at the same time very noble. The fabric flows in graceful airy folds and focuses the gaze of those entering the room on the window. Since the curtain rod passes through the rings, the life of the curtains is significantly extended. This is due to the fact that the fabric fragments equipped with eyelets are impregnated with adhesive compounds, and the curtains themselves do not come into contact with the baguette.
Curtains with eyelets do not need to be straightened every now and then; the waves of the folds are always perfect and do not require straightening. These products fit perfectly into any design and style. For the interior, the decisive role is played not by the eyelets themselves, but by the material that was chosen for sewing the curtains. Any fabric is suitable for eyelets, so you need to be guided by the style of the room and its purpose.
For example, (see photo below) should be sewn from dense, light-proof fabric. For a children's room, lighter and airier curtains with bright colors and cartoon motifs would be appropriate.
As a rule, curtains with grommets consist of two panels, but if the window is small, you can hang only one wide panel. An additional decoration for such a curtain will be a tieback with tassels.
Advice: modern designers recommend using a combination in which one curtain simultaneously contains two or even three types of fabric, different in color and texture. To have an idea about such products, you should watch the video below.
Cornices for curtains with grommets
Suitable only for curtains with grommets cornices type “pipe”, but this does not mean that they are all typical and monotonous. Manufacturers made sure that the range of these products was rich. Tubular cornices differ from each other in their tips, which can be:
- ;
- rubber;
- with geometric contours;
- openwork;
- in the form of a flower.
It is these decorative details that make each cornice unique. In addition, curtain rods with eyelets can be single- or double-tube. Double cornice is designed for. The curtain itself is attached to a wide pipe, and the tulle is attached to a pipe of smaller diameter.
Curtains on a tubular rod can be used not only for, but also for. Sometimes in large rooms a conventional wall or screen is installed, the role of which is played by thick fabric with eyelets. Today this is a fairly popular design technique.
To create a unique design, eyelet tulle can be combined with. In this case, the design is airy, and the degree of illumination in the room will be controlled by a roller blind. Such combinations fall into the category of beauty-functionality-practicality.
Stringing eyelet curtains onto a cornice will take no more than two minutes, while the folds always remain the same size and are located symmetrically. There are three types of hanging curtains with grommets:
- the “through the ring” method is most often used;
- less often, additional decorative elements (hooks, cord) are attached to the cornice pipe, and grommets are attached to them;
- A completely unusual option - fastening without a cornice, hooks for eyelets are mounted directly into the wall, but such a curtain cannot move.
The latter method is usually used to zone the space of a room.
Types of Curtain Rings
We’ve already talked about cornices, now it’s time to look at the eyelets themselves, which also have some differences. Eyelets are classified depending on:
- material;
- quantities;
- forms;
- decorative finishing.
The material for making eyelets can be plastic, wood or metal. The range of their sizes is not too wide, usually the diameter is 5-6 cm. As for the shape, there is room for imagination. According to the configuration, the eyelets are:
- round;
- square;
- triangular;
- polygonal;
- in the shape of a flower, heart or fish.
The shapes of the eyelets can be different: from traditional rings to stylish toads
In terms of decorative finishing, eyelets have no boundaries:
- matte or shiny finish;
- gilding;
rings with a coating imitating ; - with rhinestones and beads;
- with Swarovski stones.
Old baguettes and standard fastenings, which became widespread back in the Soviet era, are morally obsolete.
All these hooks, clothespins and plastic rings were not very practical, especially when you had to frequently curtain the windows.
The fabric periodically slipped into the hooks and clothespins, the rings cracked and got lost, and there were always problems with evenly distributing the fabric along the curtain rod.
They have been replaced by new cornices, blinds and curtains with eyelets, which can be purchased ready-made or made independently - with special metal rings (eyelets).
Features of curtains with eyelets
The originality of the design and comfort in the room largely depends on the design of the windows. Exquisite curtain fabric looks especially attractive in the form of beautiful curtains with eyelets.
This type of drapes or curtains does not require any special design refinements; they are self-sufficient.
Special metal rings, fixed at equal distances along the top of the curtains, distribute them evenly on a smooth cornice.
Wave-like folds are formed, gently falling to the floor. There is no need for any complicated tailoring here – a stylish chrome accessory remains the main element responsible for the design of “window clothing”.
This is very practical when moving fabric along the curtain rod. The simplest way to switch curtains to day-night mode involves transparent tulle in the middle of the cornice and thick curtains along the edges.
By moving the central element on the eyelets, we obtain a seal in the central segment, and the “night” curtains on the eyelets with tulle move apart to the sides.
We get a decrease in daylight and an opaque screen when the room is illuminated in the evening. In the morning, the tulle returns to its original position - with soft wavy folds, which is very comfortable.
An elegant accessory for decorating windows, it is widely used by designers to modernize the appearance of office and residential premises.
Original fabrics for curtains with eyelets from the presented photos are new items for fresh design solutions. They are used in different styles, especially in combination with original lighting:
- fusion;
- hi-tech;
- postmodernism;
- avant-garde;
- futurism;
- eclecticism;
- loft;
- urbanism;
- eclecticism, etc.
Most often, beautiful curtains with eyelets are chosen for the living room, bedroom and children's room.
Sewing curtains with eyelets is always the same, but significant variety in rooms of different functionality can be achieved by:
- various fabrics;
- combinations of tulle and curtains;
- cornices of different designs - single round and double “day-night”.
Eyelets or punching rings for curtain fabric began to be used relatively recently, but their popularity is growing due to their beauty and practicality.
Rules of care
Caring for this type of curtain is not difficult - remove it from the “piercing” curtain rod, wash it manually and squeeze it through a centrifuge.
The main wish is that you should not keep them wet for a long time, so that the metal rings do not rust.
High-quality baguette rings have a special coating against corrosion. There are plastic rings that do not rust. Eyelets can be tightly (permanently) fixed or removable, which is convenient for washing.
Iron - like regular curtains or tulle, depending on the type of fabric, carefully passing the tip of the iron around the holes or permanent eyelets.
Ironed after washing or ready-made curtains with grommets, prepared for covering windows, are strung like an accordion onto a round baguette and fixed at the edges.
How to sew curtains with eyelets with your own hands
Making a spectacular “robe” for windows on rings on your own will not be difficult, the main thing is to purchase the required accessory in the required quantity.
Plastic or metal rings vary slightly in size, and if there is a round cornice, then the diameter of the hole should be much larger than the cross-section of the baguette rod.
Pre-mark equal distances between areas, which subsequently form soft folds. Adhesive non-woven fabric is used to seal the places under the eyelets.
There are 2 options - process the seam over the rings or tuck it over the entire area under the holes, this fastening will be more reliable.
At equal distances, make round holes for eyelets, which have 2 tightly snapped parts.
It is best to use light plastic rings for light tulle under curtains with grommets, and metal for heavy curtain fabric.
Photos of curtains with eyelets
How beautiful and functional the curtains will look depends largely on the way they are attached. Modern interior design has a choice: from options with a special curtain tape to do-it-yourself curtains with grommets.
About eyelets and more...
The main requirements for fastening curtains are:
- free movement of the canvas along the baguette;
- practicality;
- Possibility of washing without additional disassembly;
- harmonious combination with the overall style of the room.
All of the above are fully met by eyelets - special devices designed for fastening to holes in the fabric and limiting its fraying.
The industry offers options from various materials, painted in a wide range of colors, having different shapes and sizes.
The main characteristics are presented in the table:
| Grommet type | Advantages | Flaws |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | Does not limit curtains in terms of weight and fabric thickness. They have a long service life. Relatively light. Engraving is possible. Pairs well with many fabric colors. | Not suitable for every style of room design. Not every metal can withstand washing in a washing machine. Blackening and scratches are possible. |
| Plastic | Easy. Comfortable. Machine washable. Has a wide range of colors. Favorably reflects sunlight. Cheap. | Doesn't have any chic. Prone to breakage during prolonged use. not practical. Under prolonged exposure to sunlight it can change its shape. |
| Wooden | Eco-friendly. Natural origin In harmony with wooden baguettes. Goes well with luxurious heavy curtains and flowing tulle. | Does not withstand washing in a washing machine. It can dry out, causing it to crack and lose color. Expensive. Has a limited service life. |
Choosing this method of attaching curtains means giving the room coziness. With the help of such fastening you can correct some defects, for example, “stretch” it in height. This happens as a result of the location of the eyelets on the curtain at some distance from the top edge.
A similar situation with vertical edges. By ensuring a smooth bend of the edges inward (for this it is necessary to make an even number of holes), we visually expand the window or doorway equipped with fabric.
We fasten it ourselves
The work of equipping curtains with eyelets can be divided into several stages, the so-called step-by-step instructions:
- preparation and careful measurements of the curtain itself (or a pair of curtains);
- alignment of the top edge (if it was pulled out during previous use). To do this, the fabric must be laid out on a flat surface parallel to the wall of the room;
- smoothing this edge (if the fabric does not tolerate a too hot iron, this can be done through white cotton fabric);
- gluing a special grommet tape (it will create the necessary support for further folds);
- folds of the top edge of the free edge and side indents;
- transverse folding of fabric with tape;
- gluing the entire surface of the tape with an iron;
- determining the location of the eyelets. The total width of the curtain minus the lateral distances to the first and last element is divided by the number of intended eyelets minus one;
- applying their attachment points to the fabric;
- cutting holes centered at the designated location, with a diameter 1 cm less than the diameter of the ring;
- grommet fastening. To do this, we disassemble it into two halves. We insert the base into the prepared hole, cover and fasten with the second part;
- placing the curtain on a support and distributing the folds as desired. The diameter of the baguette is decisive when choosing eyelets, since the curtain will look harmonious if its fastening elements do not contrast with the cornice.
When performing operations with an iron (smoothing, gluing), do not forget to take into account the properties of the selected fabric so as not to burn it or cause deformation of the structural threads.
Pros and cons of bundling
The so-called disadvantages of curtains with eyelets relate to difficulties in the preparatory stage. So, it is necessary:
- take careful measurements;
- correctly calculate the distance from the edge to the first hole, incl. from above, from the sides;
- maintain intervals;
- lay out the parts, outline their perimeter, cut out the internal holes;
- secure the eyelets using eyelet tape.
But when the work is finished, the advantages of such individual window design will be appreciated.
In addition, this is profitable, because factory-made sets of curtains with eyelets in the trade or sewn to order in an atelier will be much more expensive.
By decorating the window ourselves, we will be able to fully realize the flight of our imagination, select the components to taste, and complement them in accordance with the overall design of the room.
Curtains with eyelets in the interior
Such curtains can be used in many rooms. And the most interesting thing is that they look beautiful everywhere, but in different ways. Let us consider in detail all the nuances of their use.
In the kitchen
They allow:
- open a window;
- freely regulate the flow of sunlight (by simply creating folds);
- quickly and easily remove curtains to replace or wash them.
If the issue with blinds is resolved, the inside of the room can be decorated with light silk, cambric curtains or organza curtains. They can be hung using grommets, but you should be careful not to give this method excessive visual heaviness and disharmony.
Those who want to give their kitchen originality and character can use curly eyelets in the form of fruits, tableware elements, vegetables, and shapes of kitchen paraphernalia. This innovation will emphasize your love for your own home and the desire to create home comfort in the kitchen, and will complement the featureless window with a touch of originality.
What to be careful about?
The kitchen is the room in the apartment where curtains that are not the full height of the wall are most often used, and their original shapes and designs are selected. The use of eyelets is not limited to such moments, however, how compositionally they fit into the set depends on our taste and preferences.
Thread curtains are relevant today for the kitchen. This is an option when there is no continuous fabric. “Threads” can be made of fabric or made with your own hands from wooden or plastic trinkets, beads, and buttons. Grommets are unlikely to be acceptable for attaching such curtains. They do not involve folds or gathers, but should have a straightened, even appearance.
But the current design of a country-style kitchen today will require grommets made of wood. They will most appropriately reflect national traditions, give the curtains softness and folk motifs.
To the bedroom
Heavy fabrics in the bedroom can be secured, for example, by designing eyelets in the form of hearts or oval holes with a silver edging. Decorative decorations in the form of beads, scatterings of shiny stones, soft frills or fringes (for a romantic style) will be appropriate.
Often, saving space and money, light and heavy curtains in the bedroom are placed on grommets at the same time, on one baguette, laid in parallel folds. This option is inconvenient because it involves simultaneously closing or opening the window.
For the living room
A set of curtains for the hall with eyelets is a justified option. The first and main condition for its selection is the appropriate general style of the room.
The hall in which the family most often gathers should have the most versatile option and the corresponding type of mounting.
With the help of eyelets in the hall you can:
- emphasize the luxury or richness of the decoration (using bronze, gilded or copper details);
- complement the minimalist or high-tech style with steel-colored curtains on a chrome cornice with silver eyelets;
- create a bright accent using curtains and holes for attaching them in a contrasting shade (either in harmony or in disharmony with the main colors of the fabric);
- using eyelets of geometric shapes (triangles, rhombuses, squares), harmoniously complement the wallpaper made in this direction.
The holes in the curtains can be additionally decorated with ribbons, threads, and various kinds of decorations that smoothly fall from under the ceiling along the curtains.
The selection of the size of eyelets for the hall depends on the role assigned to them. So, if the curtains are bright, catchy and quite expressive, you should not pay attention to them. You can take small fastening parts that are convenient for your use.
In cases where a special accent is created using a baguette and fastenings, the eyelets are chosen to be large and textured. Wooden parts are most suitable for this case. In addition to their visual properties, they carry a biological charge of vivacity and are the most environmentally friendly.
Varieties
It turns out there are really a lot of them. Each has details that are worth knowing before using.
Curtains with tulle
A room with a light romantic style, equipped with light furniture, arranged while maintaining free space, will be worthily decorated with tulle on the eyelets. It can be dark or light, have a monochrome print of the design or be full of colors. One thing is certain: its fastening will keep up with the style of such curtains. The support placed at the upper base from the grommet tape will help maintain the neatness of the shape and the original volume. And holes made at distances of 15-20 cm will prevent the fabric from stretching and sagging.
The result is a neat, light window frame that allows you to let in a stream of fresh air at any time.
With this approach, you don’t have to worry that a child, catching the edge of the curtain, can completely pull it off the baguette.
One cannot help but mention such a positive aspect of curtains fixed in this way in the nursery as the creation with their help of a special plot atmosphere.
Thus, it is fashionable to give the room in which a boy lives the appearance of a ship’s cockpit or deck. This method of fastening is a natural frame for marine accessories: ropes, sails, anchors and others. According to the designers, the ship's equipment served as a model for hanging curtains on strong rings.
A girl who prefers a gentle and kind environment for her room will be glad to see special design elements on the windows. Eyelet decorations in the form of flowers or hearts will make the window opening an indispensable part of the overall room style.
In addition, such openings in the curtain will help you conveniently hang your favorite birds, dragonflies, and butterflies in a suspended state. They will soar in their natural form, lifting the spirits of everyone present.
About short curtains
The classic approach to decorating curtains using eyelets involves a strict, even, long canvas, with soft folds and a perfectly regular shape.
However, the design of living rooms is not limited by flights of fancy.
Today the following models can be hung on grommets:
- Short with a straight bottom edge.
- Medium length on the sides and short in the center.
- Long in the middle and short on the sides.
- Decorated with fringe, frill, folds.
- Included in a common lambrequin or located on a separate baguette.
The presence of soft folds in the style is mandatory. And this, in turn, leads to the need for extra width of the canvas. You should not try to hang a short curtain the width of a window using eyelets.
The second important point is the ability of the eyelets to move easily along the cornice. If you plan to assemble short curtains at the bottom along the sides, most likely they will not stay in this position, but will move apart along the sides with the entire fabric.
Short curtains are often located in kitchens, bathrooms, balconies, and verandas. With this trick, housewives prevent a reduction in the free space in the room, make it easier to open windows or balcony transoms, and prevent the fabric from burning out at the level of heating devices (radiators).
Their advantages:
- easier to remove for washing;
- replace depending on the season;
- simply move it away from heating devices (stoves);
- can be raised if you need to use the window sill.
When hanging short curtains, you need to be careful in choosing the ceiling cornice. Paying attention to massive models, complemented by carved tripods, we risk creating an imbalance between the volume of the curtain and its baguette. There is only one option: reducing the length of the curtain and reducing the volume of the baguette is carried out simultaneously.
About double curtains
Most solutions for decorating window openings with curtains contain a two-component option: light, airy tulle and a dense, practical, heavy curtain. Each component has its own purpose and use cases. It’s rare to limit yourself to just a light weightless curtain. This happens when the room is very small in size or its insolation (penetration of sunlight) is extremely insufficient.
Double models are preferred in living quarters, recreation rooms, and windows of multi-story buildings facing the courtyard. In this case, the curtain plays the role of an insulating factor.
Double curtains, fixed to the windows with eyelets, can have several options:
- On one cornice there are sequentially dense fabrics (usually on the sides) and thin tulle (mainly in the center). This method is original and in demand, but is acceptable for a large wide window. During the daytime, the side strips are gently gathered along the side edges of the window with the help of folds and fall beautifully to the floor. The central part (tulle), on the contrary, is open as much as possible, which contributes to good lighting of the room and does not burden the overall aura. In the evening, the inner sides of the side panels move to the center, folding the inner tulle as much as possible. The window closes almost completely, taking on the appearance of an elegantly designed solid wall. The pairwise arrangement of eyelets constantly maintains the fabric's impeccable appearance and lack of sagging, despite frequent movements of the fabric along the cornice.
- When decorating curtains with eyelets, both fabrics (intended for the first and second layers) are folded together, parallel. In this case, they are connected by the front (second) and back (first) sides. To make the connection precise, you can use sewing needles, pins, or sweep the top edge with a regular basting stitch. The holes for the eyelets are made on them at the same time. Such scrupulousness in preparation will help to avoid uneven distances between eyelets and corresponding unevenness in the finished window design.
Simultaneous design of two stripes with common eyelets is used more often when the top layer needs to be picked up on the sides into soft folds. At the same time, the middle of the window opens softly and originally under a slightly transparent veil of inner tulle.
Each component of a double curtain is hung on its own ceiling cornice using separate eyelets.
This option is most understandable and convenient when frequently closing or opening curtains.
Here we may encounter an unpleasant nuance. Eyelets located at different distances will create folds on curtains of different widths. As a result, complete chaos in the design of the window opening is guaranteed. Therefore, their location should be clearly comparable in height and width.
The second caveat is this: by using eyelets that are too wide on adjacent canvases, you can get the effect of them mutually displacing one another. The result: a cluster of strange bends and rings at the top, clearly interfering with each other.
The solution to this issue is to use a special method of attaching double curtains. This option involves placing the outer (directed into the room) and internal (directed towards the window) layers on the eyelets. The second layer is attached to fishing line, hooks, small rings, clothespins and other methods.
The double curtain is characterized by convenience and practicality. But for high-quality window decoration, you need to think through all the smallest details in advance.
How to choose the color of the eyelets?
The world of design rules has clear recommendations on the beneficial combination of colors, their mutual harmony or disharmony, color therapy, and even the effect of colors on human health. This has a direct bearing on creating a healthy microclimate in the room.
From the point of view of color harmony, for example, for brown fabrics, beige, blue or gray eyelets are suitable (according to the color compatibility table). In practice, you can use eyelets with gold plated or having a silvery steel tint.
Against the background of brown curtains, rings with artificially applied blackening or the vintage trend that is fashionable today will not seem pretentious.
Gray eyelets are universal. They will harmoniously combine with almost any color of curtains. True, some may seem rustic.
It should be noted that light-colored eyelets visually increase the size of the holes and make them larger. Therefore, dark versions of curtains are rarely equipped with such details. They look organic with light, light curtains, especially those with small multi-colored prints.
Edging the holes for the cornice in bright contrasting colors (yellow, red, green, etc.) is acceptable in cases of curtain shades located in the same color scheme. For example, pink eyelets on a burgundy fabric base.
The second version of such combinations is in the avant-garde or boho style, where everything bright, contrasting, and attracting attention is welcomed. However, the window should not contain too many color contrasts.
The opposite view on the selection of eyelets is that the fastening method should be completely invisible. In this case, the illusion is created that the cornice penetrates the curtain itself, and not specially equipped holes. Such naturalness and simplicity benefit such design styles as hi-tech, minimalism, Bauhaus and others.
Care
Some people think that caring for eyelet curtains is difficult and thankless. The moments when, after washing, streaks of rust appeared (from metal parts) or the edges of the hole “crumbled” due to weak fastening are listed.
There will definitely be one answer to such complaints: with a high-quality textile product, with correctly installed eyelets, there will be no difficulties with care.
Certain types of metal eyelets have removable fasteners. In this case, they can be disassembled and washed in the machine. If this is not possible, a delicate washing mode and a special synthetic bag will come to the rescue. Hand washing after soaking is also suitable.