When creating an interior for a bedroom or living room, where a lot of attention and knowledge is needed, we can decide for ourselves that we know enough about lambrequins. But many still have no idea how rigidly they decorate window openings with them, along with curtains.
Such species have existed for centuries. They were especially popular during the Renaissance. They are figured versions of lambrequins, taking on a wide variety of shapes. Curtains with openwork bandeau are ideal for decorating bedrooms and living rooms. When they appeared, they were quite simple, consisting of strips of fabric that covered the curtains at the top. They did not have any special forms, and they did not perform any special decorative functions. However, you should look at the photo of curtains with bandeaus for bedrooms/living rooms to make sure that they take on new and new forms over time.
Photo of a bandeau for curtains
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Lambrequins for the living room: modern views
In the history of interior design, various methods of decorating windows have been created, which continue to exist today, albeit using modern materials and technologies. All existing types of lambrequins for the living room are divided into two groups:
By type of manufacture
A soft lambrequin is made mainly from easily draped fabrics, decorated with folds of varying depths and draperies. Ruffles, braid, tassels and scallops are used as decoration. Decorated lambrequins with voile puffs on curtain braid are very popular in modern apartment design. By choosing this type of lambrequin, you can easily fit into any design and dimensions of the apartment.
Hard (bando), made of dense fabrics, which are additionally duplicated with a seal on a non-woven or woven base to give rigidity. In such products, eyelets and furniture braid are used for decoration. Sometimes lambrequins can be completely wooden, and are part of the decor of the entire house. For small apartments this option is excluded.
Combined, the most popular lambrequins because they combine a hard bandeau with soft elements draped with light details made of flowing fabrics of various colors.
By draping method
Drapery is a way of folding and gathering fabric in order to obtain the desired texture with a different pattern. It dates back to the times of Ancient Rome, when the ability to drape fabric was elevated to the rank of art.
De-jabot (jabot) is a side part of a lambrequin, round in shape, cut from fabric along an oblique thread, with soft vertical folds and a beveled bottom line; usually located on the side of the window;
A mold is a lambrequin element in which vertical folds converge towards the middle of the part;
The tie is a little similar to the previous look, but this detail is used in the center of the window and folds 8-10cm wide. laid one after another, looks very similar to a men's tie; used mainly in classical style interiors;
Swags are semicircular elements that can be used in various interior styles. The most beautiful swags are made from light and flowing fabrics. Swags can be made of a transparent veil, decorated with edging, tassels and fringe; quite often swags are sewn asymmetrical and turning into de-jabot (one-piece with it);
Bell (bell) - a conical single fold of curtain fabric; There is a variety (trefolium) when a double conical fold is laid;
Vertical puffs (“bishop’s sleeve”) – vertically located interceptions along the vertical line of the canvas, used for rooms with high ceilings (from 3 meters and above);
Flat buffs are details that imitate weaving, are made according to simple drapery patterns and are used more often, on gang details;
A complex lambrequin (combined) is a lambrequin that consists of several parts made using different techniques; As a rule, the base is a bandeau.
Varieties
The bandeau will complement the interior in a modernized or antique design, because this interior element can be hung vertically, horizontally or placed diagonally.
Visually, with its use it is easy to create a slight asymmetry, while the gang itself can slightly cover the cornice or, conversely, focus attention on it.
This element has more complicated options, for example, to add a little luxury to the design, it is enough to use a figured bandeau. The more complex the design, the more elegant it will look on the window opening. This approach is suitable in the living room or bedroom; the main thing in this matter is to combine materials so that they match each other.
Classic
In the classical direction there is a clear symmetry, so the bandeau in interior design is the same - the right side should be a reflection of the left. For additional decoration, fringe or braid are hung, which allows the curtain to look richer and more aesthetically pleasing. Suitable for decorating a living room or kitchen, as it allows the use of laconic motifs.
Openwork
Before you sew an openwork lambrequin, take a closer look at the general mood of the room, since it seems like a beautiful method of decoration, but doing it yourself is not an easy task. An openwork bandeau consists of many small and complex patterns, often finished with fringe, lace or braid.
Sometimes, to create curtains of this type, ribbons of metallic shades are used in order to give the product more elegance. This variety is best used in the living room or to decorate the hall, since these rooms have more space.
Vertical
It is quite difficult to recreate a vertical model, so it is rarely found in interiors. In addition, the vertical gang fits into the style of minimalism or hi-tech, and is most often used in modernized interiors. This type of curtain is hung when you need to slightly cover the side curtain. Light tulle is hung on top to give the room an airy feel.
Together with the vertical model, you can use a curtain made of dense materials if the room, for example, is on the sunny side and needs to be darkened a little.
Classic methods of cutting a lambrequin
The type of drapery depends on the method of assembly, fastening and location of the fabric (along a lobar or along an oblique line). The combination of horizontal lambrequins in combination with vertical decorations looks beautiful.
There are also patterns for lambrequins with fixed names:
- “bell” (an oblong element with rolled edges);
- “mould” (complex symmetrical element);
- “tie” (with an oblique cut and creases in the front);
- “svagi” (arcs of different shapes);
- “de-jabot” (with corrugated folds).
If you want to sew window decor yourself, it is important to use the recommendations of the craftsmen on how to sew a lambrequin using a ready-made pattern.
Material of rigid lambrequins
The dense material used to create such curtains can last for five years or more. For this reason, when choosing the right model, take with you a piece of the fabric from which the curtain is made. Using a similar method, you will not be mistaken with the color scheme and will select a harmonious combination of shades.
Guipure
Guipure will make the curtain more expressive and visually create the effect of splendor. If translucent tulle is used in the interior, then the guipure bandeau will noticeably highlight the fabric against the background of the window glass. Try combining guipure and openwork lambrequins - get an extraordinary solution for the room.
Velvet
Velvet curtains will make the room noble, add pomp and luxury. Therefore, such models should be hung in rooms designed in retro style or vintage design.
At the same time, try not to create obvious contrasts; for example, you should not use bulky lambrequins of dark shades in rooms where light colors dominate and airy fabrics are used. This approach can only make the curtain visually heavier, which will have a bad effect on the overall mood of the design.
Jacquard
Jacquard is closer to high-tech design than velvet, so it can be hung both in more modern rooms and in rooms with antique elements. For a bandeau, it is better to use fabric with a pattern over the entire surface, as this will help make the room more sophisticated and give it more charm.
Brocade
Brocade is a royal fabric, suitable for rooms made in noble shades with the addition of rich elements. Curtains in such an atmosphere must be appropriate, so lambrequins made of brocade with metal threads can create relief and presence; it is better to use them in a classical direction.
Satin fabric
Satin in curtains creates a romantic mood, suitable for both the bedroom and the living room or hall. This fabric is a symbol of grace and conciseness; it helps to make the room elegant. For a bandeau, such material is ideal, especially if it contains elegant patterns in the form of flowers or, for example, hummingbirds.
How to choose the right lambrequin
- The first thing you need to focus on is the height of the ceilings. Since the lambrequin in the hall visually reduces their height, it should be higher than 2.5 meters. If the desire still remains, and the ceiling height is small, then you need to choose a material with stripes or with vertical geometric shapes.
- The height of almost all lambrequin models is 40 cm. This size is optimal for a standard wall. If it is smaller in size, then this must be taken into account when sewing.
- The color also needs to be chosen correctly, focusing on the textiles in the design. If a lambrequin is purchased at the same time as curtains, then it is desirable that it be made of the same fabric as the curtains. If the latter are made of fabric with prints, the decorative detail should be of a similar shade.
- Shape is also important. For small rooms it is better to choose models with a small number of masonry. In large halls, it is more advisable to buy magnificent models with decor.
It is better to “dress” a window in the shaded side of the apartment in a lambrequin made of veil or organza. Heavy and thicker curtains in sunny, well-lit rooms.
Ideas for different types of curtains
It is important to correctly combine rigid lambrequins with tulle so that the window design looks holistic and harmonious. The bandeau looks great when combined with curtains or drapes; it can fit into the interior along with curtains made in different styles.
Ideas for designing lambrequins should match the curtain fabric in color, for example, the model may have the same pattern or similar tone.
Drapes and curtains
To make the bandeau fit under drapes or curtains, it is better to use fabric in variegated shades; using a contrasting pattern would be an excellent option.
The material can have different textures; it is worth trying a combination, for example, of velvet and jacquard or satin and velor. This approach will not only decorate the room and make it visually richer, but will also complement the color scheme of the design.
Roman
If Roman blinds are hung in the interior, then rigid lambrequins will go perfectly with them, but for this you need to choose a bandeau so that the tone does not differ much from the fabric from which the curtains themselves are made.
A similar solution is suitable for decorating a window opening in a kitchen or bedroom; it is better to use it in a room designed in the Provence or high-tech style.
Blinds
Now the combination of blinds and bandeaus is at the peak of popularity, especially if the window decoration has partitions painted in bright colors. This solution will fit into the interior of a kitchen or living room; it is better to choose discreet shades for hard lambrequins, and the blinds themselves - with a color gradient or a bright solution.
Fabrics for construction
When choosing a material for a rigid type lambrequin, it is worth considering that this design must be strong, practical and designed for a long service life.
Not only that it will have to be vacuumed and wiped with a damp cloth. Therefore, the optimal fabrics would be crepe-satin, thick velvet, satin, chintz, etc. It is better to choose a dull color for them, without a complex pattern.
This design is great for all types of rooms from the kitchen to the nursery. In order for it to match the interior as much as possible, it is best to take into account the design features of the room when executing it.
In a children's bandeau, for example, it can be made simple, light, but in the office it can be multi-layered, dark in color with a clear pattern.
Design options
The bandeau, depending on the direction of the design, can be hung on the window in different ways. In this case, the curtains should be combined with the shade of tulle and not violate the concept of the chosen design.
Straight
Straight rigid lambrequins are used in classical-style rooms, as well as in rooms where the interior is designed in laconic minimalism. Straight curtains of this model are worth choosing if you want to slightly adjust the geometry of the window, for example, visually widen it or make it more voluminous.
Light colors will look better to visually “raise” the ceilings a little.
Made from two fabrics
Choosing several fabrics to create rigid lambrequins is an original approach, since such a maneuver will make the interior of the room elegant and more elegant.
When using a combined decoration of a room with a bandeau, a certain mood is created, for example, if you connect several pieces of fabric and bend the edges, the curtain will become visually more voluminous.
Openwork
Of all types of curtains, openwork lambrequins look like the most elegant. Depending on the complexity of the pattern or ornament, you can change the overall mood, as well as select a bandeau to match the design direction in the interior.
For example, a lambrequin with large cutouts will look richer, and if the pattern includes many details, then such a bandeau will add grace to the room. This method is best used in a room decorated in a classic style or complemented with a curtain in a high-tech direction to soften the laconicism.
Asymmetry
Asymmetry will look good in an ethnic style or in the Provence direction, but finding similar models to be used in other designs will also not be difficult. It is better to hang lambrequins with an overlap, for example, place two bent pieces of fabric in the form of a triangle on top of each other so that the intersection is not in the middle, but slightly to the side.
At the same time, you should choose fabric with patterns or small designs if you want to make the room more saturated in color.
Geometry
Geometric patterns on the bandeau are suitable for rooms in the Greek or Roman style, and will also fit perfectly into a minimalist interior. Geometric motifs will help bring a little dynamism to the interior space of the room.
If it is difficult for you to choose the right shape that will be the basis of the composition of curtains and lambrequins, then opt for a square, as it will make the design complete.
Colors and designs
Lambrequins can have a variety of colors:
- The most common, of course, are the classic white options. Such products can be safely classified as universal, as they look harmonious in any interior. Snow-white fabrics are often combined with contrasting dark ones. The result is very bright and attractive tandems.
- Lilac and purple products look soft and delicate. With the help of these delicate specimens you can soften many interiors. Lilac lambrequins look especially impressive in rooms with light and pastel wall decoration.
- Popular colors are blue and cyan. They look natural in many ensembles. For example, with the help of a blue lambrequin you can slightly enliven the interior. Deep blue color is recommended to be combined with white curtains. Such a beautiful contrast can breathe life into many interiors, making them brighter and more unique.
- The trend in recent years is turquoise and light green tones. Lambrequins of this color will look organic with both light and dark fabrics. The main thing is that the tandem matches the interior of the room.
- Natural green color has a calming effect. It can be mixed with other colors (for example, a yellow-green tint). Many consumers choose parts of this color because their appearance does not become boring even after several years and does not cause irritation.
- If you love bright and rich interiors, then you should decorate the window with orange lambrequins. Designers recommend combining such elements with curtains in light shades. For example, a duet of white curtains and an orange lambrequin will look very beautiful and harmonious.
- A pink lambrequin will look beautiful and gentle in the interior. It can be combined with curtains and curtains in white, red, purple, burgundy, coral and burgundy.
- It is unlikely that products in brown tones will ever lose their relevance. These colors are also classics and can be combined with many palettes. Beautiful canvases and lambrequins in a brown shade can make the atmosphere warmer and more comfortable.
- Lambrequins are not only monochromatic. Today, options with contrasting patterns, geometric shapes and lines, as well as cute floral prints are very popular.
Decorative bando trim
Various decorative details can be used for a gang, it all depends on the purpose of the room in which it will be located, as well as on the design elements as a whole.
Applications
To make the appliqués look impressive, it is worth choosing them in contrast with the fabric on the lambrequins; for example, bright and rich designs will look great on a plain light material; you can also use multi-colored appliqués.
Flowers
Prints in the form of flowers will fill the interior space of the house with tenderness and set romantic motives. You can use artificial flowers made from scraps of fabric to make the curtains more voluminous and prettier.
Kant
The edging, which contrasts with the main material, will emphasize the nobility and practicality of rigid lambrequins, and will also help to emphasize the window opening. It is better to combine rich tones and calm shades so as not to overload the interior space.
Butterflies
Butterflies perform the same function in the interior as flowers - they create tenderness and a romantic mood. Using prints in the form of these insects on a bandeau will make the room fresher and help make the curtain more elegant.
Sequins
It is recommended to use shiny elements in small quantities so as not to visually spoil the curtain or make it look “cheaper”. Sequins will look great as a edging; you can use them to create simple patterns or ornaments.
Beads
Small beads hanging from a gang will perfectly complement the decor of a living room or kitchen and make the interior of the house more cozy. In this matter, it is important not to overdo it, so that the appearance of the curtain does not turn out “screaming”.
Dimensions
At the moment it is possible to make a lambrequin of any size. These can be models for a large panel window 3 or 4 meters wide, or they can be very small, framing a small opening in the hallway or kitchen.
When calculating the length of the finished lambrequin, follow the rule that it should not exceed one-fifth of the distance from the height of the cornice to the floor level, otherwise you risk overloading the interior and visually “cluttering” the room.
Ideas in different styles
Bandeau is a universal decoration that can be used in any design direction, but most often it can be found in classic interiors or modernized styles.
Classic
In the classic style, it is worth using rigid lambrequins made of elegant fabrics in noble shades. The most popular way is dark red velvet, but you can also use indigo or dark plum to make the interior of your apartment look better.
Provence
Provence style is filled with lightness and comfort, so for a bandeau, choose fabric with floral prints or casual patterns. You should not include something bulky into the general mood, because otherwise the concept will be ruined.
Minimalism
Rigid lambrequins in minimalism improve the front side of the window, but it is not recommended to use unnecessary details in this direction. It is enough to keep the bandeau laconic - use a plain fabric without patterns or decoration. The main rule of minimalist design is simplicity and lack of frills.
Country
For country, fabric with floral patterns or prints is suitable, and red roses or pink peonies are often used. Country style combines closeness to nature and rustic elements, so when decorating the window space, do not use lush details, such as numerous folds or elegant beads.
East style
For the eastern direction in design, it is worth using silk and satin fabrics, which look both elegant and not too pretentious. You can choose velvet or brocade if according to the plan the interior should be lush. On rigid lambrequins, for example, hieroglyphs or abstract ornaments are placed.
Sea style
A marine-style bandeau is made either with a minimum of decorative elements or with complex prints. If the design of the interior space includes an emphasis on the window space, then drawings in the form of sailboats are suitable.
If the window treatment needs calm shades, then choose vertical alternating blue and white stripes.
How to hang a bandeau correctly?
Since the gang is attached to the cornice, fasteners are required to be included with it. Now this role is performed by disposable or reusable double-sided adhesive tapes. High-quality tapes do not spoil the surface of the lambrequin, so after installation you can remove the bando more than once and wipe it conveniently for you, without having to climb to the curtain level with a rag. Even if the adhesive tape deteriorates, there is nothing to worry about - you can buy new ones at any large curtain store.
All you need to do is stick the tape on the cornice evenly and at the level where your bandeau should be attached at the highest point. Before gluing, be sure to wipe the cornice and clean it, if there are stains or accumulations of dust - the adhesive tape will not fit well on a dirty surface and the lambrequin will eventually fall off. Attach it to the sticky surface and press, trying to align the structure along one line - it is very important that the decorative element hangs evenly, especially if you choose a heavy model.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
A bando can completely transform the interior space and create the right mood. Depending on the purpose of the room, window decorations are selected in different formats.
Children's
For a children's room, a bandeau is one of the best decorative solutions; it depicts Disney characters or inhabitants of the sea and nature. Decorate your interior space by hanging fairy-tale characters or applying colorful prints from famous cartoons.
Living room or hall
The bandeau should match the tone of the design, look neutral, sometimes the emphasis can be placed on the edging of a hard lambrequin. For a living room or hall, it is better to choose a classic bandeau or fabric with a repeating pattern.
Bedroom
In the bedroom, it is better to use muted shades for lambrequins so that the color scheme does not affect the quality of sleep. Don’t ignore the fact that together with the bandeau the room will look more luxurious and aesthetically pleasing. When decorating a bedroom, it is important to avoid flashy pretentiousness.
Kitchen
For the kitchen, it is worth choosing a practical fabric; it is better to choose material with fire-resistant properties, but it should not absorb odors or often collect dust or dirt.
Cabinet
Rigid lambrequins made of plain fabric and with laconic patterns that will emphasize the rigor and minimalist aesthetics are suitable for the office.
Fashion trends 2022
- The hit of the 2022 season is considered to be a combination of curtains and a hard lambrequin without frills in decor. It looks impressive on the window in a single color or with simple geometric shapes.
- New for the 2022 season are also chameleon materials. Lambrequins made from such fabrics can change color in different lighting angles, giving the room mystery and romance.
- The combination of shiny and matte swags or flips is a fashion trend for 2020. Looks perfect in classic rooms.
- New for 2022 – openwork lambrequin.
Examples for unusual windows
If the room has a non-standard window, then using rigid lambrequins you can slightly adjust its front part.
small window
To create coziness in the room, you should use a bando of light shades, and to visually expand it, hang it slightly with a canopy so that the upper part of the window is covered.
For two windows
Two windows should be decorated in the same shades and design; it is better to maintain symmetry.
For bay window
For a bay window, choose a plain bandeau or one with a repeating pattern. As an alternative way, use a combination with curtains or drapes.
With a balcony
The combination of rigid lambrequins and curtains reaching to the floor in the opening leading to the balcony will create a feeling of elegance and add aesthetics to the room.
You can also highlight the features
Among them, the methods used for fastening to the cornice stand out. Rigid lambrequins are completely impossible to attach to surfaces with flaws. Therefore, tubular cornice options are completely inappropriate. As a rule, lambrequins are attached to the cornice under the ceiling, making the room seem larger and the fastening much stronger.
The most reliable method of fastening is Velcro, which prevents the lambrequins from sagging in the future.
DIY bando
Before you make a bandeau for curtains with your own hands, choose a design direction. The step-by-step diagram looks like this:
- First you need to choose a rigid base on which the curtain will rest. You can use regular non-woven fabric or dublerin.
- The fabric used must be thick. Satin, velvet or crepe-satin are suitable for this. Use plain material with a discreet pattern.
- Calculate the fabric so that the pattern is enough to cover the entire width of the window opening.
- Start cutting. Take measurements from the window and leave an extra 3-4 cm on all sides for stitching.
- Transfer the pattern to the base in a mirror image, that is, draw on the adhesive side of the fabric.
- Baste the sides and secure. Use fabric that has been previously soaked, dried and ironed so that the measurements fit exactly according to the markings.
The future curtain needs to be pulled and decorated, here are several ways:
- bias binding - the fabric is carefully ironed and stitched (if you have not encountered this before, it is better to practice on regular fabric);
- stick on ribbon for additional decoration;
- fold the fabric, retreating a small distance and combining it with the main material;
- place a lining under the base of the bandeau, then sew so that the edge remains slightly visible.
Color spectrum
Each color has its own character, which creates a certain atmosphere in the room and also affects the mood.
Violet
Deep and multifaceted, it creates a creative mood in the interior. This color, filled with magic and mysticism, will add aristocracy and luxury to the room.
White
A rigid white lambrequin will emphasize the rationality and laconicism of a spacious room and fill it with light.
The photo shows a bathroom and a white hard lambrequin with roller blinds on the window.
Pink
Muted pink shades will look especially noble, elegant and stylish.
Bordeaux
A bandeau for curtains in this color gives the room luxury, wealth and imposingness, so the interior has an atmosphere of solemnity and solidity.
Green
The color of calm and harmony. A room with green in it looks much fresher.
Care and cleaning rules
The bandeau does not require special attention; washing and ironing the fabrics will not take time, but basic care rules must be followed in order for the rigid lambrequins to look elegant.
General rules
The basic rules for caring for a bandeau are as follows:
- if the fabric is very dusty or slightly dirty, use a fine-bristled brush to remove dirt particles;
- carry out cleaning, carefully cleaning the space under the ceiling, since this is where a lot of dust accumulates;
- It is better not to touch the curtains at the top, as otherwise the fastening may quickly become loose and the product will fall to the floor;
- if the bandeau has decorations in the form of hanging cords or tassels, then they need to be vacuumed without removing them, so as not to allow the structure to wear out faster than expected;
How to wash a hard lambrequin
A rigid lambrequin does not need to be washed, that is, it does not need to be specially removed from its dense base, washed and hung back, since you will not be able to return the product to its original condition, and the structure will look slightly worn.
To clean the bandeau, you need to use a vacuum cleaner or steamer; carry out this procedure once a week.
How to iron
Ironing of the gang follows the rules:
- when, for example, the fabric becomes too dirty, you should seek the help of specialists and order cleaning at home;
- after using a damp cloth, walk over the still wet surface with a steamer so that the appearance of the curtains is not damaged;
- when ironing, if you still decide to remove the fabric from a thick base, you need to use the second standard mode;
- if there are small particles of dust on the surface of the gang, then you need to take a vacuum cleaner with a soft attachment;
- Do not keep the iron on the fabric for a long time, especially if satin or silk is used to decorate rigid lambrequins, as high temperatures can damage the texture of the material.
For small rooms
If possible, use minimal decorative finishing. The best option for low ceilings would be a narrow rectangular bandeau without the addition of curtains; this design will save space and look almost weightless.
