A beautiful and decorated window always pleases the eye, gives a positive mood and causes a lot of trouble for the hostess of the house. The main role here is given to the choice of the cornice - a protruding element on which the curtains will be attached. This matter has many hidden features and secrets. A competently executed professional approach to the selection and installation of a wall curtain will favorably emphasize the dignity of the room and decorate the interior.
All protruding elements for fastening curtains are classified by the material of manufacture, type of construction, type of fastening and number of rows. Today, the market offers a wide range of materials and shapes.
- Wall curtain rods made of metal, wood, plastic or other modern materials.
A metal curtain rod is made of metal and is a rod with a ceiling mount along which the curtains move. 
Wooden curtain rods are suitable for almost all interior styles and can withstand heavy fabrics. - rail cornices, where the movement of the curtain fabric or tulle occurs along special tracks.
Fastening the rail cornice to the ceiling - string curtain rods. In which a tightly stretched rope is the basis for the movement of the curtains;
String curtain rods, thanks to their simple design, fit perfectly into classic, high-tech and minimalist styles. - wall or ceiling cornices, hidden or open.
Wall and ceiling cornices - types of cornices depending on the location of the cornice 
Hidden and open cornices - types depending on appearance and decorative design
But the most global distinguishing factor, allowing the curtain rod to harmoniously fit into the interior of any style and perfectly match any furniture, is the difference in the number of rows of the cornice. The wall curtain can be single-row, double-row and non-standard models.
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Three-row cornices
Nowadays, the range of three-row curtains is extremely diverse. The choice is designed for different buyers, depending on the level of income. But the option of a three-row plastic cornice deserves close attention. It will perfectly allow you to combine beautiful curtains in the living room for a ceiling cornice as in the photo with tulle curtains and a lambrequin.
An ordinary, standard curtain rod. No distinctive features. Only the presence of three slots for hooks. The geometric size of the protruding part is slightly wider than usual. And the rest of the design is unchanged. In a nutshell, three-row wall curtain rods are a rectangular hollow part with three recesses along which plastic hooks for attaching curtains run.
At the discretion of the buyer, based on the features of the room, the designers have developed an option for increasing and decreasing the length of the cornice guide. To shorten the size, just take a regular hacksaw for metal. If you need to increase the length, you can add additional modules or curved parts of the elements to the connection. This option will allow you to create rounded types of cornices for curtains. We present a photo with a description of the fastening to the wall.
In addition to the fact that the presence of three track-slots allows you to simultaneously fix two rows of curtains and a lambrequin, the front part of the cornice can be additionally diversified with a special decorative insert. For its fixation on the front part of the curtain rod, a special groove is provided. Additional decor is at your discretion. There are options from richly decorated inserts made of expensive metals to ordinary panels resembling wood.
Double row cornices
Another convenient way to hang curtains is to use a double-row plastic ceiling cornice. Quite a simple system of fastening and fixation. Even an inexperienced craftsman can do the installation. Therefore, double-row cornices have gained enormous popularity.
They have a lot of advantages.
- These are great curtain rods for heavy curtains. The wall brackets are very light, but at the same time quite strong. Allow yourself to make parallel holes in the wall with a hammer drill at a distance of 5 cm from the window or opening. And the curtain will flow down in a beautiful stream from top to bottom, without catching on the heating system convector.
- Low cost. Inexpensive, budget option.
- Stability of the structure. The durable plastic from which the guide bar is made is capable of withstanding serious loads.
- For installation work, a drill, tape measure and screwdriver will be sufficient.
- The service life is characterized by decades.
- Maintenance of the product does not require extra effort and time. It is enough to wipe the work surface with a special cloth to remove dust once a week.
Designer cornices
To change and transform the interior of a room, premises or house, you need to focus the human eye on a specific detail. One of such methods of implementation is a designer cornice. For example, the design of a three-row flat rod can be easily replaced by two or three round curtains located parallel one above the other. I would like to note the popular types of curtain rods (photo with a description of fastening to the wall).
Which type should you choose?
- Baguette cornice. Characterized by an additional decorative, wide strip, hiding the entire system of fastening curtains from prying eyes. Such a decorative insert is made in individual productions from various materials for a specific home interior.
Baguette cornices are plastic cornices that are decorated with a special border that hides the rings or loops on which the curtains hang. - String cornice. Based on the use of a stretched thin rope. It is popular due to its invisibility. Therefore, it is widely used to create an elegant interior.
The aluminum string curtain rod has a silver color and gray mounts - Profile cornice. Characterized by an aluminum tube of square cross-section, the direction of which can be changed in different directions. Multi-level structures and curtains in the form of arches are their distinctive feature.
Profile cornices are able to hold any heavy curtains, they bend easily, take the desired shape, and have an affordable price - Rail cornices. They are most in harmony with windows with small window sills. The constituent material is an aluminum, plastic guide, plus a hidden recess where special hooks are stored. When the mechanism of movement, opening or closing, the hooks quickly rush one after another.
Metal rail double row curtain rod - Cornice eyelets. Smooth as ice rod, makes eyelets slide quickly and smoothly. They are distinguished by aristocratic appearance, durability and long service life. Supplemented with forged elements. Manufactured in various colors. But most in demand are decorated eyelets in gold or silver. Perfect for decorating the interior of a room in the style of minimalism or high-tech.
Curtains with eyelets attract many with their conciseness and elegance and require special cornices
Features of wall or ceiling mounting
Among the construction tools you will need: a stepladder, a pencil with a tape measure, an impact drill, a dowel plus screw kit, a screwdriver. Installation work on fixing the curtain rod to the wall begins with installing brackets. They will personally hold the curtain rod.
To fix a plastic or wooden structure, you need to use dowel and screw kits. Brackets fixed at the same level should not interfere with opening the window. And the curtain should flow smoothly from top to bottom, without catching on the window sill or heating convector.
The installation of the cornice on the ceiling will depend on the type of structure.
A string curtain rod or plastic rail will require the same effort and tools that were used to install wall curtains. Use a hammer drill to drill several holes in the ceiling. Fix the dowels in them. Use a screwdriver or a power screwdriver to install the special fastener. Tighten the screws tighter. Adjust the tension mechanism. And the string curtain is ready.
Thus, the interior of the house depends not only on fashionable and global furnishings. Often an ordinary thing can enrich and surprise a living room. A finished look, an exquisite style to the interior is given by curtain rods on the wall. Unusual and bold decisions will bring a positive mood. Will attract attention at first sight. Will change your interior from the best to the beautiful.
Video: Types of curtain rods. How to choose a good curtain rod. Detailed overview
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