Curtains are the completion, the point in creating the interior of a room. Holders with different tiebacks allow you to change the look of the room, creating drapes from curtains or opening a window. A wall hook is always visible, so it should fit well into the overall decor and style of the room. Sometimes holders are sold complete with a cornice, then they fit perfectly.
The holder can only stand on one side of the window if the other side is occupied by furniture.
You need to select fasteners based on the task they will perform, the material of the curtains, their design. The heavier the fabric, the stronger the holder itself should be and the more securely it should be attached to the wall. And vice versa - the fabric must correspond to powerful hooks.
Tiebacks made of fabric, braid, and beads in combination with elegant hooks are suitable for light curtains.
Show your imagination; self-made tiebacks will look original and please the eye.
Important addition
The main task performed by crocheted curtain holders can be safely called the trouble-free movement of curtains along a stationary structure.
Regulating the amount of light throughout the day is very important; sometimes you want to get rid of the annoying rays of the sun, and on cloudy days add more natural light.
The price of the devices is not too high, but if you look hard enough, you can find some pretty spectacular designs that will become additional interior decorations.
Video instruction
To learn how to choose the right decorative decoration for curtains and attach it in the right place, watch the video selected by experts.
The appearance of any room without properly selected textiles will not look complete. But even if you buy and hang curtains, curtains or drapes of the desired shade, texture and design, you still cannot do without various decorative elements.
The most important accessories are curtain holders, tiebacks and curtain rods. They not only help to correctly organize the arrangement of fabrics according to a previously developed sketch, but are also completely independent parts. For example, kanzashi curtain holders are so beautiful that they play the main role; the rest of the design is built around them.
Correctly selected and placed kanzash and wall holders for curtains allow you to properly organize the space, regulate the amount of light entering the room, make the room more spacious and add coziness to it. Curtain holders in the bathroom save space in tight spaces.
Let's take a closer look at these interesting elements. As a bonus, below are instructions, accompanied by a photo, that allow you to make curtain holders with your own hands from disks.
Key Features
In order to use crocheted curtain tiebacks, any room is suitable; they cannot spoil the appearance, although the fastening option is considered to be simple and quite economical. Sometimes, in order to decorate your home efficiently, you don’t need to use expensive things, the main thing is that the approach is modern and creative.
Types and shapes may vary in size and style, which makes it possible to choose the most suitable type to achieve your goals.
Curtain tiebacks: types, pros and cons, manufacturing workshops and fastening methods
Curtains hung on the windows give a finished look and comfort to any apartment. Depending on the interior design and the size of the room, these can be either heavy velvet curtains or light, almost transparent organza. Whatever the fabric that covers the window and part of the wall, it delays the penetration of sunlight inside. To let light into the room, you can simply move the fabric apart, allowing it access. However, it will be more convenient to do this with the help of a special holder mounted on the wall or on the curtain itself. The soft draperies resulting from such fastening look aesthetically pleasing and add sophistication to even the simplest curtains.
Simple and easy
In order to understand the algorithm of actions on how to hang a curtain on hooks, you do not need to have special knowledge or complex tools.
Manipulations are accessible even to a beginner in this design, so there is no need to worry about this. All that is required of the person who takes up the work is to be attentive and carefully carry out all the actions with his own hands.
To understand all the details, you should watch the video version of the master class, which clearly shows the scope of work and the sequence of work.
Choosing a location for the holder
You definitely need to try the chosen option. Ask someone to help you and hold the grip in the right place, and see for yourself how it looks from the outside. Try setting the hook to different heights, moving it left and right, and evaluate the result. Use light pencil or chalk strokes to mark the selected location. Make sure that there are no electrical wires running there, there are no sockets or switches lower in height (according to regulations, the wire must run vertically upward from the socket). It's good if you have a diagram or photos of the wiring.
The holder has holes for mounting. It is necessary to carefully mark the centers of the holes on the wall.
Simplified version
If plastic hooks for curtains are purchased on tape, this will significantly simplify the process, and you can hang new curtains in a short period of time, doing the job smoothly and without a hitch.
Such accessories were specially thought out and may have different names, but their main purpose will be to hang the canvas on a high cornice; a product is suitable for equipping the structure with the following types:
- Curtains.
- Curtains.
- Tulle.
Such a device will ensure easy and smooth movement of the fabric along the guide and there is no need to make efforts to pull it.
What are they?
The variety of types of curtain tiebacks, from the simplest fabric ones to complex rigid shaped products, is amazing. To choose the appropriate option, you need to mentally imagine what the model you like will look like in a specific place.
Conventionally, they can be divided into three groups:
- Rigid holders manufactured in mass production.
- Fabric products included with curtains.
- Unique accessories, made to order or independently.
Let's look at the most popular models and find out in which cases they are most appropriate.
Static metal
Original holders for curtains and in the form of door handles - structures fixed to the wall, into which the fabric is tucked. They can be of a simple form, in the form of a thick steel rod bent like a long hook, or they can be exquisite works of design art.
From curtain fabric
Fabric holders are purchased complete with ready-made curtains or ordered when sewing them. The standard double-sided “banana” model has a plastic lining inside, thanks to which it holds its shape and beautifully “hugs” the curtain. Blocks are punched at the ends of the “banana” or loops are sewn on, by which it is hung on a hook for mounting on the wall.
Hairpins
Cloth clips made of metal, plastic or wood differ from similar hair accessories only in size. They must match the fabric in density. Light tulle curtains are best suited with small, elegant pins; curtains made of thick fabrics will need to choose large items. Hairpins are not suitable for heavy curtains; metal holders or fabric “banana” tiebacks are more appropriate here.
Kanzashi
By design, tiebacks for kanzashi curtains can be pins, bananas, or strips of fabric. They are distinguished from other models by their satin decor, made using the Japanese Hana kanzashi technique. Such DIY decorations are the perfect way to beautifully drape fabric. Many handmade craftsmen specialize in their production.
Hana kanzashi - hairpins with silk flowers. They are created from squares of silk using the folding technique. Each square, rolled with tongs, turns into a flower petal. Petals are attached to a base to create whole flowers, or a sequence of flowers.
From foamiran
Like kanzashi, foamiran curtain tiebacks differ from other models not in design, but in special decorations. Magnificent flowers bloom magnificently on them, made by the hands of experienced craftswomen, almost indistinguishable from real ones.
Foamiran is a decorative foam material used in various types of needlework. It has other names: plastic suede, foam rubber, revelour, EVA foam.
Toys
Cute toys made of felt or plush, hugging curtains - the perfect design for curtain tiebacks in a nursery. They can be draped over the fabric, holding it with long legs tied in a knot, a tail into which a wire is inserted, sewn onto a strip for curtains made of satin ribbon, attached to magnetic holders, buttons.
Another fashionable variety today - cute fairies, ballerinas, tilde dolls have become a new breath in window design not only for children's rooms, but also in living rooms, as well as when decorating windows in children's cafes.
Accessories of complex shapes, bright colors, decorated with shiny fittings are suitable for plain-dyed curtains. For curtains made of printed fabric with a complex pattern, it is better to use simple tiebacks made of the same fabric or cords with tassels.
Cutlery
Stylish curtain holders for the kitchen are made from ordinary cutlery: forks, spoons, cups. To make them, just bend a fork or spoon and attach them to the wall, and cut out the bottom of the cups and hang them by the handles on hooks attached to the wall. Metal devices are able to hold thick curtains. Porcelain and earthenware cups can only hold tulle with light curtains.
With brushes
Multi-colored twisted cords with tassels are a noble status decoration. They look especially good on exquisite luxury fabrics: brocade, velvet, velor, thick silk. Draping heavy fabric with them is easy - just tie it like a belt in the right place. Often such curtains are monophonic and rich in color, and cords enliven their monotony.
The right approach
Before you go to the market or store for parts, it is worth understanding all the nuances, it is important to know that there are several types of fasteners that differ in characteristics. Sizes and color, of course, also need to be thought out, but in decorating rooms it is customary to distinguish between elements of a hidden nature and more voluminous compositions.
In some cases, it will be better and more effective to hide the fasteners and thereby create a great option for every room in the house. And sometimes it’s worth focusing on decorations that will delight guests and become the highlight of the room, harmoniously complementing the interior.
Hidden elements
The main features of such parts will be discreetness and fairly small sizes, this is necessary in order to properly hide them behind the folds of the material or behind the structure itself.
Such design options are used in rare cases, but sometimes they are very helpful for owners who are faced with certain difficulties regarding the design of a room. The reliability of such inconspicuous and small components is quite high, and there is no need to worry about this.
Aspect on the material
Plastic products are of very good quality at a relatively low price; the popularity of these decorative elements is quite high. It must be remembered that such hooks cannot be used for curtains that are too heavy, otherwise the reliability of the system will be weak.
Lightweight and stylish fabrics, such clamps can withstand very well, while ensuring smooth operation and easy use of the curtain by every family member, regardless of age.
One can note the excellent noiselessness of the processes where hooks made of material such as plastic are used; in a children's room such components will be indispensable.
Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting that after a certain time the material begins to deteriorate and may require replacement, this will be expressed in the appearance of the parts and the functionality of the system.
Application of metal
Steel clamps are often used for hanging heavy decorative canvases; they do an excellent job and provide maximum reliability and functionality of the structure. The parts themselves have a high service life; you must first pay attention to the quality of the metal when purchasing components.
If a thing is made conscientiously, then during operation it will not rust, otherwise this problem will certainly overtake the owner over time. This unpleasant effect will affect specimens that are located in rooms with high humidity or sudden temperature changes especially quickly.
How to catch beautifully?
In order for curtains with tiebacks to look beautiful, you need to drape them properly.
First, answer the question of how many drapes you want to create
. The number of hooks will depend on the number of expected arches. The now popular models with magnets allow you to gather the curtain not only from the sides, but also along the bottom edge.
The draperies themselves should be smooth
. It looks beautiful when all the folds on the canvas are the same size. When tucking the curtain into the tie, be careful about this.
It is also necessary to decide on the method of securing the curtains.
The curtain can simply be tucked into a circular tieback or cugels, or it can be hung on a handle or decorative hook. It also looks beautiful when the edge of the curtains is thrown over the hook, but the curtain does not remain in a tensioned position, but forms a kind of kink in front of the hook. Such a “wavy” installation is only suitable for wide windows with curtains that do not cover it, allowing enough light into the room, that is, it serves only decorative purposes, and not functional.
Types of fasteners
It is worth noting that there are open and closed options for the design of components for securely fastening the fabric over window openings.
The characteristics and appearance will differ, as will the purpose of each model.
The open type is quite simple to use, and it is very easy to attach the canvas to it; any beginner will quickly understand and cope with the task, even without experience in this matter.
Closed versions when removing the curtain for cleaning or washing can bring some trouble to the person who took up the work, since in order to remove it it will be necessary to remove the string or release one of the edges of the structure.
Installation of the structure
Before attaching curtain tiebacks to the wall, you need to understand that thicker and heavier fabrics require stronger holders. Fastening elements directly depend on the type of holder, its weight and type of construction. When purchasing a factory model, all the necessary screws and dowels are included in the kit; their size is optimal for each specific design.
First of all, the cornice is attached to the wall and the curtains are hung, and only then the holders are mounted. The number of holes that need to be drilled in the wall depends on the type of holder. It is necessary to attach it to the selected location and use a pencil to mark the location of future holes, which can be conveniently made with a drill or screwdriver. A dowel is driven into the wall and the holder is secured with a screw.
When attaching the holder, it is extremely important to maintain symmetry, otherwise the entire aesthetic effect of its use will be lost. Thus, the entire structure can be strengthened independently, which will give the room a special and indescribable charm and comfort.
Product classification
Basically, all such fasteners are quite easy to distinguish among themselves if you know what criteria they can be divided into. The first thing you need to pay attention to is the type of device; it may have a latch, or there may be no lock at all.
Next comes the functional purpose, taking into account which it is worth knowing that the species can be a snail, a crocodile or a paper clip. Take into account the material from which the product is made; the weight of the canvas and the color of the item will play a role here.
And also do not forget about all the design features that are planned to be used for decoration.
