Curtains serve an important functional purpose – they allow you to hide the inhabitants of your home from prying eyes, protect the room from dust, drafts, bright sunlight, and are an element of interior decoration.
However, curtains without a quality holder, like a thread without a needle, will not be able to perform their functions. The traditional round curtain rod was and remains the most popular, reliable and convenient type of suspension.
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Round curtain rod
A curtain rod is a functional device for attaching pieces of fabric – curtains, drapes, tulles or drapes.
A round curtain rod is a crossbar that is attached horizontally to the surface using brackets and serves as a holder for curtains.
Despite the simplicity of the design, they are classified according to the following features:
- Material of manufacture;
- Method of fastening;
- Design features;
- Types of "holding" curtains.
Materials used for production:
- Metal;
- Plastic;
- Tree.
By mounting method:
- To the ceiling;
- To the wall;
- To the window frame.
By design type:
- Single row;
- Double row;
- Three-row.
By type of "holding" of curtains:
- Rings;
- Backstage;
- Eyelets;
- Loops.
In the family of round cornices we can distinguish:
- Standard or classic;
- Semicircular or radius;
- Telescopic.
Plastic is the simplest and most budget option. At the same time, it has a presentable appearance and “fulfills its assigned functions” with dignity. Its disadvantage is its short life.
The design of the plastic tubular holder is standard - a crossbar, brackets, tips, rings. They are available in various colors and shades: white, black, yellow, blue, pink and others, as well as imitation wood - walnut, beech, alder, oak, cherry, pine, mahogany.
Plastic structures are lightweight, so they are intended for light curtains and tulle, kitchen curtains, bathroom curtains and children's rooms.
Advice! Plastic rods "don't like" high temperatures. It is better to install them away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
Metallic is the most popular version. Their choice is unlimited, from simple - classic, to exclusive - designer. They are strong, durable and reliable.
Pipes for metal curtain holders differ:
- By diameter (16 mm – 35 mm, etc.);
- By color (gold, bronze, copper, silver, chrome and others);
- By design (smooth, ribbed, braided, etc.);
- By coating (galvanic coating, lamination with film for any texture).
Metal holders are used in all rooms. They withstand heavy weight loads well and securely fix massive curtains together with tulle and lambrequin. They are most often used in halls.
Wooden - the most beloved by many for its naturalness, eco-friendliness and natural beauty - color and texture. It does not differ from plastic and metal in terms of configuration. When making a rod, dense wood with a pronounced structure and longitudinal fibers is used.
Advice! The main property of wood is its impressive weight. In rooms with thin partitions and fragile walls, it is better to refuse wooden cornices.
Holders with wooden crossbars are universal:
- used for window and door openings, screens and canopies;
- suitable for any rooms and corridors;
- harmonize with wood-effect furniture, parquet and laminate;
Advice! Wooden holders should not be installed in rooms with high humidity. They may delaminate when absorbing moisture.
The listed options of round cornices do not require special care. The only drawback is the rather high cost of wooden and metal crossbars, but this is more than compensated by durability, ease of fastening and use. To open and close the curtains, it is enough to move them effortlessly with your hand.
Round single and double row cornices
When decorating windows with curtains, single-row and double-row round cornices are most often used, consisting of one or two rods, respectively.
Three-row holders are used when the curtain design involves three pieces of fabric - curtains, drapes and lambrequins. This option is used in living rooms, emphasizing the luxurious design of window openings.
Single-row curtain rods are used for kitchen windows, bathroom curtains, balconies, and doorways. Absolutely all types of curtains, any density, and colors are suitable for them.
"Roman" curtains, "cafe" curtains are also mounted on a single rod. A telescopic shower curtain rod can be safely classified as single-row.
The most popular option is round double-row cornices, wooden and metal. They are suitable for all rooms, without exception.
The design of single-row and double-row wooden holders is limited only by the designers' imagination. They are decorated with fine carving. The tips are made figured, cut from different types of wood.
When talking about metal curtain rods, it is impossible to ignore forged ones. They can also be single-row or double-row. They are decorated with beautiful knobs, figured tips, wire lace, elegant forged details, flowers, leaves, and ornaments.
Advice! Any cornice should fit organically into the interior and be suitable in style. Plastic holders will suit a room in the hi-tech style. Wooden ones - for rooms in eco-style or loft. Forged ones - for the classic style or empire.
Designer finds allow you to turn a simple round pipe into a real work of art, turning any interior into a unique and inimitable one, while maintaining the simplicity and reliability of the design.
Semi-circular cornices
To decorate interior elements that have smooth, rounded shapes, you may need a semicircular curtain or blind:
- Bay windows, corner windows and other non-standard windows;
- Shower cabins;
- Canopies for children's rooms and bedrooms;
- Semicircular arches;
- Curves on the ceiling.
The wood is easy to sharpen, but it is almost impossible to bend it. It is impossible to find wooden crossbars of any shape other than a straight one on sale.
Plastic and metal rods bend well and are easy to round.
Sometimes the curved shape is achieved by connecting several sections of wooden or metal rods together with hinges. Such holders do not carry a functional load, they are decorative, since the hinges prevent the curtains from moving.
The design of semicircular curtain rods is no different from the usual one – a rod, brackets, tips, curtain rings.
Semi-circular cornices are suitable for curtains made of any type of fabric. They look especially impressive in rooms in the classical and empire styles.
Fastening round cornices and curtains to them
The round holders are mounted using various brackets:
- open or closed;
- single, double or triple.
Brackets are available for both ceiling and wall mounting. They come complete with a rod and tips, and are made in a common style. They can be decorated with various decorative elements, and have a flat or rounded shape.
The number of brackets is calculated based on the total length of the cornice. If the length is up to 2.4 m, 2 brackets will be needed. Over 2.4 m – 3, to avoid deflection of the crossbar.
The tips are put on the ends of the rod. On two- and three-row ones, they are installed only on the first row, and plugs are placed on the remaining edges.
The curtain rod allows you to easily perform any manipulations with curtains and drapes. In order for the movement of the panels to be free and easy, it is necessary to correctly and securely attach the curtains to the crossbar.
Most often, to attach the canvas, rings with hooks or clothespins are put on the rod.
Advice! The number of rings is calculated based on the length of the crossbar. One ring for every 10 cm.
The curtain can be attached without rings, using other devices or put directly on the rod. Attachment methods:
- Eyelets;
- Pats;
- Decorative hinges;
- The curtain runs the entire width of the curtain.
Advice! When choosing a round cornice, you should take into account that it will be a visible element of the interior and should ideally match not only in color or shape. Decorative elements, tips, hooks or loops should match the overall style.
Examples and photos in the interior
This article describes in detail the types and designs of round curtain rods, their design options and applications in the interior. Below are several photos with examples.
A round cornice is a traditional interior attribute. Not only the beauty of the window opening design, but also the comfort and coziness of the room depend on its quality and reliability.
Over the years, traditional rod curtain rods have hardly changed their appearance and have not lost their relevance. This model is still the most reliable, popular and in demand.
VIDEO: Instructions for installing round cornices.
50 options for curtains on cornices in various interiors:
