The design of the bay window cornice is not much different from the usual one. The latter is commonly understood as an aluminum profile. It is absolutely smooth and does not have any roundness. The most important difference is that the bay window cornice, the photo of which is presented below, consists of many segments of the profile and completely repeats the profile of the window opening. Such an element looks more attractive, always creates warmth and homeliness.
Bay window
Bay window cornices are great for creating the effect of a large room. This is not only a good part of the design, but also a great facade decoration. Large windows also play an important role. They visually increase the volume, and during the day they create pleasant lighting in the room. But not all people like to live openly, and sometimes large windows create internal discomfort. It is in this case that bay window curtains come to the rescue. Basically, cornices of this type are oval or made oflots of profile pieces.
There are four types of bay window cornices:
- Metal.
- Ceiling.
- Wall mounted.
- Plastic.
Next, we will consider all of them separately.
Metal
Bay bay curtain rods fill the interior with home comfort. Most often this design is made of aluminum. This metal has good flexibility and hardness. Aluminum can be molded into any shape and bends at many angles. This metal lends itself well to chemical treatment. Because of this, it is disguised as other more beautiful materials. Metal structures can withstand enormous weight. They are often used for heavy curtains made of dense fabric. Some designers use aluminum cornices to embellish furnishings. Curtains are never hung on such specimens, and they are always in sight. For these purposes, there are special designs that are decorated antique.
Ceiling
The ceiling bay window cornice is installed on the upper horizontal part of the room. Its installation is quite complicated. During installation, you need to show the necessary skill and attention. The ceiling cornice is a rather primitive design. It consists of two main parts: a vertical crossbar and a guide to which the curtains are directly attached. The main feature of the ceiling cornice is that the curtains can be moved away from the window at any distance. But most often this cornice is used to create curtains.
The advantages of the ceilingeaves
The bay window cornice, which is mounted on the ceiling, is much easier to maintain than the others. This mechanism is firmly attached to the ceilings. Damage to this cornice is much less than the wall. Curtains on this element are easier to install, since the fasteners are perpendicular above the head. It is worth noting that dust almost does not accumulate on this eaves. Therefore, wet cleaning should be done less often.
Wall-mounted
The wall bay window cornice differs from the ceiling one in ease of installation. It is important to pay due attention to the material and weight of this device. If during the repair the walls were leveled with any material, all work must be carefully carried out. This is necessary so as not to damage the aligned walls. The metal of wall products is difficult to deform to achieve the ideal shape for combining curtains and walls, but usually reshaping the bay window is necessary. To solve this problem, cornices are made of flexible metals or tin-based alloys.
Pros and cons of plastic elements
Let's look at the benefits first. Plastic is one of the cheapest materials, as there are components for its manufacture in any country. From this we can conclude that plastic cornices are an ideal ratio of price and quality. Also, plastic is a lightweight material that does not cause difficulties during transportation. The material is very flexible and can be deformed at any angle. Because of this ability, it is used in the productioneaves for complex walls.
Now about the cons. Do not forget that this material does not have any protection against breakage. That is, plastic is a very fragile material. Due to its low strength, it is not able to hold a lot of weight. Plastic cornices are used in budget design options. With an expensive finish, it was abandoned due to its inability to create beauty. These are the two most significant reasons why plastic curtain rods are only used in cheap finishing work.
Flexible
This is an innovative solution in modern design. These cornices appeared on the market only a couple of years ago. During this time, flexible products have been able to prove themselves from the best side. They are quickly gaining popularity, so they are often used by professional designers.
This cornice is made of a material that is capable of any deformation. Because of this feature, it can take absolutely any form. It is sold rolled up. Sometimes the cost of goods is calculated based on the purchased length. Thanks to these features, this cornice is the most popular at the moment. The design is most often mounted on the ceiling, but it is also designed for wall installation.
Flexible cornice is mounted on individual mounts, on which another cornice cannot be installed. Thanks to this, you can lengthen or shorten the product. The distance between the mounts is usually 50 centimeters. But these are conditional indicators, since the distance between them depends on the mass of the curtains that will behang from this ledge.
Strings
Strings are the rarest cornices. They are not oval and rounded shapes. This is due to the fact that the curtains hang on a string that is stretched between two fixtures. Mostly such designs are used in rectangular bay windows. It is important to remember that this rod is only for light curtains like tulle.
Many people simply refused to use string cornices when creating bay windows. Such elements are very common in the design environment. They are used to highlight any part of the interior. Also, string cornices can be used if the house has more than two bay windows.
The installation of this cornice is very simple. To do this, you need to visually mark the bay window, and then install two or more brackets. After that, you need to pull the string itself. This should be done as hard as possible so that the curtains do not sag.
Features of string cornice
Because the design is quite primitive, anyone can make it. To do this, you need to buy only a string and clamps. But this acquisition will not be so economical. The cost of a homemade cornice is a couple of hundred rubles less than a ready-made purchased one.
Very often, homemade cornices are made by those people who like to do useful things with their own hands. They also do this using a very thick string so that the cornices can withstand heavy curtains made of dense fabric.
Tire
The tire cornice is made of cast and rigidmaterials. The main feature is that on this design you can make a smooth angle of rotation of the curtains. Despite this and many functions, the tire cornice is not common, just like the string ones. More relevant today are wall and ceiling cornices.
Conclusion
So, we have considered what a bay window cornice is, and what varieties it comes in. Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that the most practical and fashionable option is a ceiling or wall cornice.
