Types of bantovye folds on curtains: how to make your own hands

Portieres have long ceased to be an exclusively functional part of the interior, their goal is to make the room stylish and unique. Will help in this drapery, brushes, braid, chains, beads and other accessories.

Curtain decoration, design options, examples, combination with the style in the room

Curtains are considered one of the very first inventions of man. At first they were used only as a protection of the premises from prying eyes. Over time, in ancient Egypt, curtains began to decorate the materials at hand. And later in Byzantium, the window decoration could eloquently tell about the status and wealth of its owner. The first decoration of the Byzantine curtains was natural Chinese silk.

Today it is not so difficult to make a window and make a contemporary artwork out of it, as it seems at first glance. A little time, fantasy and the result will surprise you.

Elegant grab for curtains - a real find. Harmonized in color and style with the braid and the curtain itself, it adds chic to the whole composition.

Roman curtains look elegant and without additional elements. Correctly chosen fabric and effective fastening to the cornice are in themselves an ornament. Low-key colors are combined with the decoration of the walls and the color of the cornice.

Accents in the design of the window in the classical style - brushes and pelmets. Brushes should be the correct colors: either the same color with the curtains, or a couple of tones darker or lighter. Lambrequin is suitable only for rooms with high ceilings. You can choose a fabric, hard or combined design.

Ribbons, brushes and bows will complement the design of the window space. Volumetric decor will add luxury, and light and elegant options will make the interior romantic.

The combination of Roman and French curtains looks stylish and very unusual. Fabric of contrasting colors, braid and brushes make the interior unique and, at the same time, functional.

Beads are selected for decoration with great care. Their task is to complement the design concept, and not to distract attention to themselves. Transparent beads are the most "innocuous" option.

Very carefully selected addition to the cotton curtains, which themselves look like decoration. In this case, pick up the right color scheme and the lack of excessive gloss.

Important! The smaller the room, the more accurate and restrained the decor should be.Large brushes, beads and other accessories are appropriate only in large rooms with high ceilings.

How to make a ribbon fold with your own hands

Types of folds, a brief description

Draperies are used to decorate curtains, pelmets and folds. There are only three options for folds:

1. One-sided (folds are made in one direction, possibly through a distance).
2. Counter (bends on the fabric are made towards each other).
3. Bantovye (called so because they look like ladies' jewelry, look like the wrong side of the counter).

Taking the above three options, you can create amazing beauty and elegance of the model. Here are just some of them:

• Local folds are obtained if the portiere is assembled from below, and in the upper part you add a special filler that will create the shape of the glass.

  Volumetric decorative fold glass

• Puffs. May have a different design. This is usually a set of folds collected in groups.

• French drapery is done with a special cord passing through the insert.

  French assembly of three folds and two pockets

• Tubular drapery is created by attaching a long braid and forming a rounded fold.

Having a general idea of ​​drapery forms, you can create your own curtain masterpiece, which will combine the above options. Moreover, modern design allows for some liberties in creating the interior. Decorate the window so that you feel comfortable and cozy. Choose color and stylistic solutions that are ideal for your particular case. And make the interior of your home unique.

How to calculate bantovye folds on curtains, scheme, description

Bantovye folds look very nice and elegant. To make such an option, portieres can even be done by a beginning woman. The main thing - the correct calculation.

As already noted, the folds of the fabric are arranged towards each other. But there may be options.

• The first option: the so-called 1: 2 scheme. That is, the fabric for such curtains will need two times more than the length of the cornice. In the figure: a - the distance between the middle of the neighboring bows; b - the width of the bow; c- distance between bows.

  The scheme of the bow fold 1: 2

• The second option: scheme 1: 2.5. In this case, the finished curtain will need 2.5 times more fabric than the length of the cornice (a is the width of the bow, b is the distance between the bows, d is the gap between the middle of the next bows).

  The scheme of the bow fold 1: 2.5

The photo of the bow folds on tulle shows how elegant this drapery looks. This is true for any curtain fabric.

• Finally, the third variant of the arrangement of the bows is the lack of distance between them. This scheme is 1: 3. That is, the consumption of fabric is three times the size of the eaves.

  Schematic bow fold 1: 3

Additional information: assembly of curtains can be done either manually or using a special braid.

The scheme for draping in the form of bows is chosen based on various factors: the width of the fabric, its color and texture, as well as the size of the room, the window opening and the height of the ceiling.

How to make one-sided folds on the curtains, instructions with photos

Unilateral folds are made even easier. But this does not mean that they are not able to decorate the interior. The conciseness of this option has a special gloss. The advantage is also the possibility of their use even in rooms of modest size with low ceilings. By the way, they can also be located without a gap, or at some distance.

To make one-sided folds on the curtains with your own hands you need to know the following parameters: the width of the window, the depth of the folds and, if there is, the distance between them.For example, there is no distance between folds, a fold depth is 10 cm.

First, the sides are processed (if there is no edge), then strokes are made across the width of the fabric every 10 cm.

Formation of the fold: tighten the fabric for the third label to the first (you get the first fold, and the second label is inside) and fix the pin. The fourth mark combined with the second and also fix. Thus, fold all folds, chise and stitch.

How to make counter creases on curtains: description, examples in the interior

Counter, as well as bantovye folds, can be used in any interior. Modern style or classic benefit from this element.

To make a curtain with such an element will require the correct calculation of the fabric. The most commonly used formula is 1: 3, that is, the width of the web is equal to three times the width of the cornice.

Marks are put on the fabric, formed into folds and stabbed with pins (can be marked). Then pave the line.

To make the upper edge of the curtain look complete, a ribbon or cord is attached (photo). In this case, the texture of the fabric, the finishing cord, the rings for fastening and the eaves complement each other in color and style.

The best examples of the design of curtains folds

Drapery complements and decorates any curtains, regardless of color, texture and shape.

In this case, the folds on the laconic portieres made of natural fabric are decorated with round buttons - an unusual and stylish addition. This option demonstrates the ability to design a window opening only a curtain, without tulle. The overall concept of the interior allows you to choose such a solution. Drapery on the curtains gives a feeling of softness, and the right choice of color makes the interior complete.

More complex design: curtains with counter folds, hinges. The braid to match the tone and brush is selected as the finish. Such curtains require a special interior design. Furniture and decoration should maintain the overall style of the room.

Portieres from the combined fabric with bow drapery. The accent is a grab made of fabric with a print.

Lambrequin with bantovye folds, massive brushes in the upper part of the curtains and grabs, as well as non-standard color scheme make the window design interesting and elegant. It should be noted that the lambrequin is a rather demanding part of the portyerny construction. It must be the correct size in relation to the window opening, and also have the appropriate shape (as is clearly seen in the photo). Lightweight cream tulle complements the composition.

Stylish design window - not an easy task. But if you wish, you can deal with it at a decent level. It all depends on the desire, imagination and the availability of free time for the implementation of ideas.

Video on how to quickly fold the curtains