It is difficult to imagine a stylish apartment without a nicely decorated window. For the decoration of the window aperture light tulle curtains, heavy rich curtains, and various blinds are used . To emphasize the texture and design of curtains, you can use the eaves, which serves to fix the fabric. Depending on the style of the apartment and the features of the curtains, certain types of curtain rods are used, having different ways of fastening and design.
What are the types of cornices?
Depending on the type of attachment, the following models can be distinguished:
- Wall types of cornices for curtains . They are used in the case when the ceilings in the room are stretched, and the niche for attaching to the wall is not provided in advance. Such cornices are mounted to the wall above the window and perfectly fulfill their basic functions, namely they support curtains / curtains. Wall models have one or two bars, which are attached to special brackets. Rods can be made of wood, iron or aluminum.
- Types of ceiling cornices . Are designed for fixing to the ceiling. With them, the curtains look more refined and elegant, as it creates the feeling that they exit directly from the wall. To hide the design sometimes use decorative niches or special baguettes, inlaid with carvings, marble or veneered with expensive wood species.
If you classify the cornices according to the material manufacture, then they can be conditionally divided into several groups:
- Profile . Made of aluminum profile. Equipped with a sliding mechanism. Aluminum profiles can be given any shape, so they are used in arched windows.
- Wooden . Perfectly combined with wicker furniture, floor or doors. Give the room a cozy and special charm.
- Metal . As a rule, they have a minimalistic design. Ideal for interior design in high-tech and techno style.
- Plastic . The budgetary version of cornices, which despite everything looks fashionable and exquisite. Plastic has many colors, so this cornice can be selected under the color of curtains or wallpaper.
