Description and types of pelmets: what is it, what models are
Window decoration is an important element of the overall design of the apartment. For their decoration in the shops you can find everything you need: curtains, tulle, roll curtains in various styles. However, in modern interiors more attention is paid to the details. Effectively decorate the window opening will help lambrequins. They are able to make the room more solid, give a special charm, comfort. More details about what lambrequins are, how to use them in apartment design, are described in this publication.
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Brief Description
In a simple way lambrequins on the windows are called draperies. It is located at the top of the window. Often used with portieres. The history of the appearance of such an accessory originates from the time of the existence of estates, castles. And invented it through the crusades. In ancient times, knights fled from the heat with the help of beautiful fabrics that covered their helmets. Since that time, much has changed - it is only necessary to drive into the search box "photo lambrequins". The current range of such accessories is huge, as are the possible options for their use in design.

Lambrequins are decorative elements that adorn the upper edge of curtains
Brief description of functions
- Hiding the eaves, fasteners. Fasteners, cornices do not always have an attractive appearance, do not fit into the interior of the house. The only way out is to disguise them. Behind the decoration hide the irregularities of the wall, iron fasteners, the old glass.
- Correction of room dimensions. Low ceilings, irregular proportions are the acute problems of modern apartments. Properly chosen lambrequins for the hall, bedroom, nursery are able to visually solve this problem. They "raise" the ceiling, adjust the proportions.
- Room decoration. Stylish, beautiful decorative "cornice" - a fashionable decorating element of the window opening. It will give the room a solemn, rich look. If you wish, you can enter a decorative element of this kind in any style of interior. It all depends on the chosen shape and color of the product.

Lambrequin can decorate not only the window, but also the doorway
Varieties

Hard lambrequins come with a straight or figured bottom edge and are attached to the frame

The soft ones include models made from various types of fabric, from both thick curtain fabrics and light tulle fabrics.
In total, four types of lambrequins are distinguished: hard, soft, openwork, combined. Each species has special characteristics. More information about them can be found in the table.
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Tough | They are a piece of cloth glued on a special solid frame. Rigid models are mounted to the ceiling. They perfectly hide the pier. This is a great way to visually increase the height of the ceiling. Bottoms of fabric are often embellished with braid, ruffles.This design option fits well with the modern style. However, a hard lambrequin can not be washed in a typewriter. This makes it difficult to care for him. |
Soft | Such model is made of dense fabric of bright color. Manufacturers usually use standard fabric for curtains. You can sew a similar window decor yourself. Soft models are easy to care for, versatile. They can be used in the interior of premises for various purposes. However, they do not always fit into modern interior styles. Soft products are better suited to classic areas. |
Fishnet | Openwork lambrequins are an elegant, fashionable window accessory. Their production is labor intensive. In the manufacturing process uses a special laser technology. With its help, various complex drawings and ornaments are created. These models can be soft, hard. They are installed with Velcro, special fabric fasteners. |
Combined | These samples are composed of hard, soft elements at the same time. They are ideal for large window openings. They look solemn, easy in the process of leaving. |

Laced lambrequins with cut-out laces resemble embroidery of Richelieu and look very elegant and airy.

In the combined lambrequins at the same time there is a tough gang, and a soft lambrequin, they can even interlace
Drapery - a small but important element of the decor of the dwelling. This is the final touch, giving the situation a special charm. In this article you can see the lambrequins in the pictures in the interiors of different rooms. Even the photo shows how they can change the design as a whole, adjust even the proportions of the room.
In the design of the nursery

Lambrequin in the children's room is decorated in a fabulous, cartoon style.
In the nursery there is always a fabulous, cozy, magical atmosphere. It is easy to emphasize fashionable original window decorations. This accessory will be to the liking of both the baby and the teenager. The choice of drapery in the nursery should be based on several basic criteria:
- health safety
- practicality,
- attractive appearance.
Note! The accessory should not cause allergies, accumulate dust in itself, badly affect the child's psyche. It is necessary to give preference to products made from natural materials. Coloring should be calm. Too bright colors, pronounced patterns can interfere with the child when falling asleep.
Based on all requirements, the ideal option would be to buy a hard drape of a calm shade: green, lilac, light yellow, pink. On a solid basis, you can bring to life almost any idea. There you can place the original ornament, intricate print, fabulous drawing - ideas are limited only by the imagination of the parents. If the interior of the children's classic, you can choose the openwork model. She is perfect in the room girls, teenagers.

Airless weightless pelmet in delicate white and pink colors for the girl's room
In the living room
The final point of the living room repair is window decoration. In the photo of lambrequins for curtains in the hall you can see how this minor accessory can competently complement the interior. The choice of models for the hall is extensive. There are asymmetrical, classic, nasborennye - more variants of lambrequins for the hall are presented in the photo. If desired, they can be changed every year, two.

Golden iridescent curtains in tandem with lambrequins are an exquisite element of the living room in the Baroque style
When choosing a decor it is important to pay attention to several parameters:
- fabric quality
- colors,
- opening parameters.
Soft drapery is perfect for a classic living room. It can be supplemented with fringe, ruffles, satin ribbons. The coloring is usually chosen among pastel tones. Rigid model of brown, white, black color can be chosen for the room, decorated in the modern stylistic direction.It is universal, will help to hide the unsightly eaves. The combination of light tulle with bright lambrequins in the hall will definitely refresh the interior.

Modest lambrequins and floral-patterned curtains - a beautiful and functional decoration for the living room in the style of Provence
In bedroom design

A gentle lambrequin with floral patterns will help create a special mood in the bedroom.
The bedroom should reign harmonious, calm, peaceful atmosphere. Drapery with drapes fits perfectly into the concept of this room.
Important! Bedroom design should have to rest, relax. For this reason, it is not recommended to use bright, frilly accessories, colors. Ideal pastel colors: beige, milky.
For the bedroom it is better to buy products made from natural, natural materials. Raw materials should be hygroscopic, airy, non-allergenic. In this publication you can see photos of examples of hard lambrequins for the bedroom. If the preference is given to soft models, it is better to purchase products of air, a calm tone. They will cover the window like a veil, make the design tender.

Lambrequin in the bedroom is a very elegant accessory that will help turn the curtain into a rather original and unique decoration of any window.
Drapery for the kitchen

Original asymmetric lambrequin for kitchen
In the kitchen, window decoration plays an important role. However, the requirements for it are increased. Curtains, curtains, accessories should be practical, do not accumulate dust, have a universal design, let in enough light. Combined models are great for the kitchen.
Note! Combined models consist of two parts: soft, hard. They are mounted separately, which simplifies the process of care. The soft part of the structure can be removed, washed, hard - vacuumed, not dismantling.

Beautiful combined symmetrical lambrequins for kitchen windows
Hard drape: tips on making, photo examples
The most popular type are rigid models. They are well combined with styles of different directions: classic, provence, modern, even minimalism. By installing a hard drape, you can solve three problems at once:
- Decorate the room in an original way.
- Visually increase the space through the use of white and other light shades.
- Hide unsightly eaves, old glass.

The shape of a hard lambrequin depends on the size of the window and the height of the room, and it is desirable to select the color in accordance with the color of the curtains
Can I make a drape with my own hands?
If the finished products in stores seem unsuitable, you want something new, you can make them yourself. For this you do not need to have special skills, knowledge. It is enough to choose an easy pattern, buy the necessary materials, strictly follow the step by step instructions. Having made textile decoration independently, the hostess of the house will have one more reason for pride.

Examples to create a sketch and pattern hard lambrequin
Necessary materials

Drawing hard lambrequin
It is impossible to make a product without preparing the frame. This is the main part of the hard drape. It is she who makes the construction solid and motionless. For the manufacture of the frame is often used ordinary plywood. However, not everyone is comfortable with this raw material. Sometimes it is better to purchase a special blank - a gang. It is a high density nonwoven fabric. An adhesive layer has already been applied to the gang. You can find this material in almost any fabric stores.
In addition to plywood (gang), the hostess will need:
- fabric material of suitable color, style to the curtains in the room;
- additional decor. You can decorate the product with cords, braid, tassels, fringe, ribbons;
- thread. Their tone should match the tone of the chosen fabric;
- pins;
- sticky tape;
- furniture stapler;
- synthetic winterizer;
- scissors.

Tools for the manufacture of pelmets
Step-by-step instruction
The simplest idea is to make a plywood frame. Consider this process step by step.
- Making blanks of plywood. The frame will consist of several parts: the front wall, sides, rear, upper bar. The facade can be straight, with winding lines at the bottom. All parts of the frame must be carefully cut to the size of the window opening, to connect with screws. At production it is possible to use ready sketches.
The full-size pattern of the product in accordance with the length of the cornice on the plywood, cardboard or thick paper
- Fabric preparation. It will take one rectangle. Its length should be fifteen centimeters longer than the total length of the sidewalls, the facade of the frame. The width should be greater than the front about five centimeters.
We mark and cut out the fabric of the item, leaving space for allowances
- Preparation of gaskets. To do this, take the usual sintepon. Make a rectangle out of it too. However, its length should be five centimeters less than the length of a rectangle of fabric.
The lining part is glued to the main iron
- Attaching materials. First you need to stick the sintepon. The synthetic winterizer needs to press the surface lightly with your hand in order for a good grip Top of it is fabric. It is better to fix it with a furniture stapler.
We fasten the obtained blanks with the help of pins, ironing until all glue fabric is firmly fixed on the curtain
We stretch all sides except the upper edge, turn the product over onto the front side and carefully iron it
- Mounting fasteners. Now on the back of the box you need to install suspensions. Next, try an accessory to the window opening, make the markup. By marking set screws. On which drapery is then hung.
Sew on or glue on the upper edge of the product velcro tape, the counterpart of which must be attached to the cornice
- Dressing At first, the decor can be used without much decoration. When you want new items, you can decorate the product with fringe, ribbons, original appliqué.

Hard Lambrequin, hand made
Care rules
Many people think that solid models can be put once and forget about them forever. However, it is not. This accessory requires the same care as regular curtains, tulle. He is gathering dust, may fade. In the kitchen, the fabric is not protected from dirt, grease stains. In such cases, it must be cleaned.
The care is quite simple.
- Once a week it is desirable to clean the product from dust. This is especially important in the nursery. Excess dust can cause an allergic reaction in children, asthma. Dust can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner brush, wet gauze.
- Removable decorative elements can be washed. It is better to use cold water for this;
- It is strictly prohibited to use washing powders for washing. They easily damage the gang, delicate fabric.
- If greasy spots appear on the surface of the fabric, a normal rinse in cold water is indispensable. In this case, you can use detergent for dishes.
Note! Detergent should not contain aggressive components, solid particles.
- Wash the product must be in several stages. The first stage is soaking in a solution of soap and dish detergent. Soaking should not last more than fifteen minutes. The next stage is a soft wash. Do not crush the fabric with your hands. It’s better to use a soft sponge. Then it remains only to rinse the accessory in cool water.
- The decorative element should not be tried to squeeze, it must dry naturally. You can just leave it on the balcony until dry.
- Ironing window decor can be. The most important thing is not to use high temperatures. Enough mode two stars.
Important! When heavily soiled, it is better not to try to wash the drapery yourself. There is a big risk of formation of ugly creases. In this case, it is better to use dry cleaning services. Experts will cope with the task without causing damage. And this service is relatively inexpensive.
Video: What are lambrequins?
Lambrequins of different types in the interior of the living room, bedroom and kitchen:
