Every housewife dreams of having a cozy, luxurious and beautiful home. Window decoration plays an important role in this. Of course, you can sew or buy curtains and simply hang them on the windows, or you can tie them up beautifully, thereby adding your own energy and character to the interior.

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Even the most plain curtains will be transformed and will look stylish if you choose the right ties for them.

Benefits of garters:

  • Regulate the amount of daylight entering the room;
  • They are capable of elegantly decorating absolutely any curtains and tulle;
  • Easy to use, they make it easy to close and open curtains as needed;
  • If there are any defects in the window opening, they can be hidden using grabs;
  • Fits into any interior and style;
  • They add elegance, solemnity and uniqueness to the room.
beautiful curtain ties
Curtain ties are used to grab the curtains at the bottom and secure them.

Types of garters

Curtain ties (grabbacks) are a decorative and functional element of window decoration. In order to effectively use this detail in your interior, you need to carefully study the information.

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Decor stores sell different models of this accessory, but why pay money if you can make the garters yourself?
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Manufacturers of even the most exquisite textile accessories are unable to anticipate the desires and needs of a potential buyer.

There are several types of grabs.

  • Soft. They can be either a contrasting color or the same color as the curtains or drapes. They come in different shapes: conical and straight, with the use of ruffles, beads and buttons, fringe, flowers and other decorative tape. Fabric ties are attached to the curtain itself or partially fixed to the wall with short holders.
curtain garters braids
The ties can be in the form of braided cords.
  • Rigid: made of plastic or metal. They have different shapes and colors, hold the curtains tightly and look elegant. For the high-tech style, plastic or metal-added holders are suitable, and in the classic style, it is better to use forged metal grabs.
  • Clips and fasteners. Can be magnets, velcro, in the form of hairpins, straps.
fairy curtain tie
Having decorated your curtains, you can even put the business on stream and make curtain ties to order.
fairy curtain garters
Handcrafted items have always been valued.

Options for tying curtains

Important! When choosing garters, consider the color of the curtains or drapes, the texture of the fabric, the interior and style of the room.

With the help of grabs you can correct possible shortcomings.

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To choose the right color for the garter, you need to either take materials for it that are only a shade different from the main one, or a contrasting one.
  • If the curtains are very long, it is advisable to use several grabs at different levels, creating visible folds and transitions. In this form, curtains with ties will look interesting, elegant and not banal.
  • If the ties are attached at the level of the window sill, this will visually expand the window opening.
curtain ties at window sill level
You can choose any technique for making garters.
  • The grabs located in the middle of the curtains will make the window opening more harmonious. This technique will make the room cozy.
  • To visually make the window longer and the ceilings higher, the ties need to be attached at a high level.
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This method of decoration is best used for curtains that rarely open the window completely.

DIY Garter Scheme

The easiest way to make curtain ties is to sew them by hand or using a sewing machine. This can be done quickly and in just a few steps. Let's look at the step-by-step instructions.

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All the accessories can be purchased in fabric stores or even looked for at sales fairs.
  1. Choose the fabric. Its texture should be similar or identical to the curtain material. Choose the color scheme based on your taste.
  2. Pattern. For example, for one garter, this could be two pieces of material 15 cm high and 30 cm long.
  3. Sewing: Place both pieces right sides together and sew by hand or machine, leaving a small opening to turn the garment inside out.
  4. Decoration: Turn the garter inside out, sew in a ring for the holder and decorate as you wish.
curtain ties tassels
Braided and knitted models, as well as those decorated with ornaments, are in fashion today.

You can make original and bright grabs from CDs, soft toys, or a plastic bucket. The main thing in all this is the imagination and skills of the hostess. Don't be afraid to experiment.

How to tie curtains beautifully

Now that we have both curtains and garters, let's decorate the windows in an original and impressive way.

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Double curtain

There are several ways of tying.

  • Asymmetrical. In this form, the window opening looks unusual and visually wider, especially if you secure them with bright colored garters.
asymmetrical curtain fastening
The ties hold the curtains at different heights.
  • Symmetrical. Curtains are tied on both sides at the same height. It looks very cozy and harmonious. If the curtains are loosened in a semicircle, the atmosphere will be more romantic.
direct curtain tying
Straight, taut curtains make the atmosphere strict and formal.
  • Corner. The edge of the curtain is folded in the middle and fixed to the wall.
corner curtain tiebacks
This type of tying gives the whole decoration a soft look.
  • Cross-shaped. Opposite ends of curtains are attached to opposite walls.
spectacular ways to decorate curtains
In this way, two functions are performed: decorative and functional.

 

Single curtain

Usually such a curtain is tied in the middle. If the product is of calm tones, then the garter is taken in bright, contrasting shades. A harmonious solution would be to gather the curtain only on one side and fix it with a grab.

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It can also be tied with a knot at any level.

For example, to tie up curtains beautifully in the kitchen, fix the curtain with a tie on the side where the stove is. This will add coziness and sophistication to the kitchen area, and also eliminate the possibility of staining or igniting the curtain.

kitchen curtain tieback
To make everything look harmonious, it is necessary to select matching ties.

The curtains can also be decorated with decorative tape. In this case, the window opening looks attractive and luxurious.

curtain holders in the kitchen
Provence or country style prefers ties with ribbons, lace, bows and bouquet-shaped hairpins.

Important! And don't forget: the more intricate and rich the curtains, the simpler the garters should look. The same rule works the other way around.

We tie tulle beautifully

As for the design of tulle, the same rules for using grabs apply to it.

tulle tiebacks
Functionality is as important as decorativeness.

The most popular way to make your interior original is to hang tulle of two colors. In this case, each layer is tied in a knot or bow at a different height. For tulle, elegant hairpins and clips are used, which perform an aesthetic function. They also use asymmetrical, symmetrical and multi-tiered hanging of tulle. It is also the most exquisite.

how to fix tulle
This option is more appropriate to use in the living room.

Take a look at some examples of tying curtains and tulle and perhaps you will find something inspiring for yourself.

curtain tie back options
Decoratively designed curtains can visually change the size of the window opening.
curtain garters flowers
Beautiful and practical window decoration is in your hands.
curtain garters lace
You can easily come up with beautiful ways to decorate curtains with different accessories yourself and thus prove your individuality.

To choose curtain tiebacks, you should follow the basic rules and your personal preferences, then the purchase will be pleasant, appropriate, will bring pleasure to the hostess and household members, and will also allow you to change the appearance of the rooms almost daily.

VIDEO: Curtain tieback options.

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