Design of curtains on grommets

Recently, the main trend of fashion has been taken to the utmost simplicity and functionality. Therefore, today many are interested in the design of curtains on grommets. The minimalistic design of this interior element is gaining more and more popularity - the usual hooks and clothespins are used less and less, losing in practicality and attractiveness. Let's talk about what it is, what are the design features of the curtains on the grommets and how to apply certain ideas to design a window using such technology in specific conditions.

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What are eyelets?

These are metal or plastic elements that are inserted into specially cut openings on the curtains and subsequently strung onto the cornice. Simple and elegant details allow you to create flawless vertical folds on the curtains, remaining almost invisible.

Important! The grommets were invented by sailors, and served as a fastening of the sail, but now this unique mechanism is widespread.

Mounts vary depending on:

• forms - more often than others there are a circle, square, triangle, oval, polygon, curly;
• size - usually within 5-6 cm;
• material - plastic, wood and metal;
• decorative finishes - imitation leather, with a matte or shiny finish, decorated with rhinestones, etc.

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Advantages and disadvantages of curtains on eyelets

You can talk endlessly about the advantages of this type of fastening, but let's highlight the main points:

• Functionality. Curtains with such a fastener are easy to hang on the curtain rod and remove, which is very convenient for washing and ironing. The grommets hold securely on the cornice, which will never let the curtain slip, and move freely along it.
• Practicality. Curtains mounted on grommets are sewn as simple as possible, do not deform and do not sag over time, and the folds they form are simply perfect. You can also forget about tears and stretching of the fabric.
• Universality. Organically fit into almost any interior, harmonize well with any fabric, regardless of its density and weight, look aristocratic and noble.
• Originality. Beautiful curtains on the eyelets look stylish on the ledge and by themselves, come in different shapes: circle, oval, triangle.
• Visual increase in the height of the room. The higher the ceiling seems, the more spacious and free the room looks.

Important! The most practical eyelets that are not susceptible to corrosion and darkening are made of stainless steel.

For some, their simplicity is a drawback, but in this case, everything can be compensated for by the choice of luxurious fabric, fitting accessories.

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Where to use curtains on grommets?

Due to their elementary nature, they will perfectly fit a room of any style or character, you just need to choose the right fabric. To give the room lightness, let in more air, choose a light, calm material. The emphasis on luxury will put a curtain made of expensive heavy fabric of deep color and impeccably embody the exquisite design of the curtains in the hall on the eyelets.

Important! The original effect will be achieved if you use curtains from threads or hang them in several layers, not without reason because the paintings on the grommet fastener so well combine with curtains on hooks.

The curtain on the grommets will be invaluable in dividing the room into zones.Even the shower curtain in the bathroom can be fixed with eyelets. Consider everything in detail.

Living room

For the Hi-tech style, rings from metal with gloss are better than others. Under the Country style, eyelets imitating wood are suitable.

Important! It is recommended to select rings in the same style with the tips of the cornice.

Kitchen

As a rule, natural fabrics are chosen for curtains in the kitchen, and eyelets should be matched.

Important! Transparent fabrics blend better with metal rings and cotton with wood.

Bedroom

For the bedroom, independent dense curtains are good or in combination with tulle. Soft folds of fabric will give this place important in human life a special charm.

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We select fabric for curtains on eyelets

Sometimes there are doubts as to whether the design of curtains to the hall on grommets sewn from light fabric will be successful. Practice shows what else! Cringles harmonize with fabrics like organza, tulle, mesh, veils no worse than with their dense, heavy “brothers”.

Important! The closer the holes for fastenings are to each other, the smaller the folds will become, and their number will increase.

Having studied the prevailing myths about tulle and grommets, we boldly declare:

• tulle calmly withstands the processing necessary to install the eyelets;
• This material is easy to iron, wash.

Everyone knows that the combination of Roman curtains with drapes gives a nice looking and very practical result, which is already considered a classic. To combine Roman curtains with those that are fixed using eyelets, the first are fixed to the window frame so that access to the windowsill is free. Curtains on the grommets act as window draperies. This version of the decor combines the laconicism of Roman curtains with the elegance of curtains on the grommets.

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Eaves for cloths on cringles

For grommets, only pipe-type cornices are suitable, however, the manufacturers took this moment into account, and now we have access to a wide range of cornices of such a plan. Uniqueness is given to them by special tips, of which there are a great many types: forged, wooden, rubber, curly, openwork. In addition, cornices for eyelets can have one or two pipes: wide - for eyelets, small - for tulle.

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Summing up, we note once again that beautiful curtains on grommets have an unlimited number of advantages, and you will not be disappointed when you choose them.