Tulle has been a popular and indispensable material in interior design for many years, in particular window structures. Decorating the window with tulle, you can be sure that the room will become much lighter, and the interior will become attractive and bright. Although there are styles in interior design that do not involve the use of window decor.
Because improperly hung fabric will create an ambiguous feeling of incompleteness, it is very important to know how to hang tulle correctly to fill the room with homeliness and sophistication. We will talk about this in the course of the article.
Which cornices are best for hanging tulle?
The choice of cornices is quite large, so it's hard to find a really good option among such an abundance. It is important not to rush into the choice and carefully consider every step, every little thing, decide how to hang the tulle(photo of the window design option below) is the most advantageous, and only after that buy a cornice.
All models are available in different materials, sizes and finishes. Cornices are available:
- ceiling - the most budgetary and effective option;
- telescopic - used in the bathroom;
- profile - aluminum models capable of holding multilayer compositions;
- framing - ideal for high rooms;
- rods are the most popular option.
Window Decor Hardware
Fittings directly depends on the chosen cornice. If the room has ceiling, baguette or profile cornices, you need to know how to hang a tulle on a ribbon. To hang the fabric on the rod cornice, you need to purchase rings and clips. The trend will be the decision to use eyelets. Recently, this option has become the most popular and frequently used.
Decorative elements are an integral part of the interior, which emphasizes all the splendor of the fabric, highlights the dignity and fixes the folds. Decorative items include:
- brushes;
- magnets;
- fringe;
- braid;
- cords;
- hooks.
How to choose the length of fabric?
Before you hang the tulle, you need to decide on its length. It is important to correctly calculate all the parameters so that it looks good and complements the interior. To accurately measure the length, you need a metal tape measure, usingwhich will be measured.
First you need to measure the distance from the cornice to the floor or window sill, it all depends on the desire and the project. Do not forget that the calculations also include an allowance for attaching the tape and for bending the bottom, namely:
- for high and large rooms - 2 x 15 - 2 x 25 cm;
- in low rooms for long curtains - 2 x 10 - 2 x 15 cm;
- tulle to the windowsill - 16 cm;
- for children's room and kitchen at least 6-8 cm.
It is worth noting that the tulle must be folded twice, and if necessary, use a weighting agent. It is needed so that the heavy, long tulle hangs beautifully and evenly.
How to do without a cornice?
To hang tulle in an original way, it is not necessary to have a cornice, it is quite possible to do without it. The cornice is often replaced with a beautiful varnished branch, Velcro or ordinary hooks. To hang tulle and curtains without a cornice, you will need:
- hammer;
- drill;
- dowels;
- Velcro;
- hooks.
After all the necessary tools are prepared, it's time to start installation:
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We fix the hooks along the perimeter of the window opening. They must be large and have an original appearance.
- Hooks are easy to attach. For this, dowels, Velcro and a drill are often used.
- Sew eyelets to the curtains, for which the tulle will be hung in the future.
- On hookswe put on ribbons with an allowance so that the fabric sags beautifully. It will also help create an interesting composition.
It is worth noting that this method of hanging has one drawback - it will not be possible to move the tulle from one edge to the other.
Another interesting option is hanging with Velcro. Velcro is a fleecy fabric with small hooks. The fleecy part is attached with dowels to a pre-prepared wooden plank, and the part with bundles is attached directly to the fabric. Thus, the tulle is in maximum contact with the wall. It also allows you to quickly remove the fabric without much effort.
Tulle on the window is an essential attribute of most styles in interior design, allowing you to create a special atmosphere and become a real decoration of your home.
Features of tulle products
Before you hang the tulle on the ledge, you must consider the features of the room. If we talk about the kitchen, then lambrequins and various waves will be out of place on it. Also, experts recommend using light tulle in small rooms. It will visually expand the space and make the room brighter. Very often there is a balcony door in the bedroom, so it is necessary to make sure that the tulle does not interfere with access to it.
Each room in the house is a separate space that you need to be able to properly and harmoniously decorate:
- Bedroom. Very often, massive, multi-layered compositions are selected for the bedroom. Fastenthese compositions on the ceiling and baguette cornice. Drape the tulle simply with curtain tape.
- Kitchen. Since the kitchen has high humidity, soot and grease constantly settle on the surface, it is best to pick up a short tulle to the windowsill. It is better to choose a rod or telescopic cornice, and fabric loops will do for fittings.
- Hall. To decorate the living room, pastel-colored tulle and accessories made in the same colors are perfect. It is important that the fittings are not too defiant, but are fully consistent with the chosen style.
Popular tulle window trends
For many centuries, the classic has not left its leadership positions. Even the most nondescript and plain fabric will look great if you choose the right accessories and fasteners and know exactly how to hang the tulle beautifully in a particular room. For rooms with a bright interior, tulle with photo printing will be a real find. The most interesting thing is that the pattern can be chosen at your discretion and desire.
Also, tulle goes well with a variety of curtains. The main thing is that they ideally match each other in shape and color schemes.
Types of tulle assembly
Tulle with beautiful, neat folds looks even more gentle and attractive. To correctly assemble the fabric, you will need a large supply, so it is better to buy a fabric whose width is three times the length of the cornice. Before you hang the tulle, you need to decide on the quantityfolds and, based on this, buy material that will later fit into spectacular assemblies.
There are several options for expressive folds:
- folding the fabric in waves of the same width, you can get folds looking in one direction;
- breaking the folds into equal parts and directing their ridges at each other, get transverse folds;
- directing the combs in different directions, get folds in the form of a bow;
- pencil folds are made from identical loop-like folds;
- Flemish pleats;
- fastening on decorative rings.
Useful tips for organizing window decor
To figure out how to hang tulle, you should use the following tips:
- First you need to distribute the hooks, the same number for each curtain.
- Then fasten the fabric with the outer loops to the outer hooks.
- Next, attach the central loop to the central hook. Thus, you get two canvases attached to the extreme and central loops.
- Take the middle hook on the ledge and hook the central loop onto it.
- We fasten all the following loops in the same way.
A little imagination and a desire to decorate your home will be the main components of a positive result. Even the simplest and at first glance completely unremarkable tulle, with proper handling, will decorate any room. The most important thing is to know how to hang tulleand how to properly care for it. Only in this case it is possible to achieve a positive result in the design of windows and balcony openings.
