Among all the options for attaching curtains, the most convenient, simple and at the same time beautiful is the use of eyelets. Curtains with rings are used in various interiors of residential premises, as well as when decorating windows of restaurants, cafes, concert halls, etc. Tulle on eyelets looks light, airy and elegant (pictured below). Depending on the chosen design, it can be used either in combination with other types of curtains or without them.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of tulle on the bar:
- convenience;
- beauty;
- functionality;
- long service life.
Such curtains do not require additional drapery. They do not sag, do not stretch, and adhere firmly to the cornice.
Making curtains with eyelets yourself requires perseverance, attention and takes a lot of time. This is the only drawback of ring mounts.
To avoid unnecessary work with patterns, sewing curtains and installing rings, you can purchase ready-made products in the Hoff online store or sew tulle to order.
How to make curtain rings yourself: instructions
You can decorate curtains by installing eyelets on them at home. The main thing is to correctly punch a hole for installing the ring and securely fasten the fastener to the fabric. This can be done using a step-by-step algorithm:
- Prepare a list of necessary materials: selected fabric, scissors, eyelets, ribbon, pencil, sewing machine (sewing elements by hand is very difficult) and iron. Remember that the number of rings must be even.
- After making sure that the fabric is ready for inserting eyelets, it is necessary to make high-quality, clearly visible markings. Be sure to double-check that everything was calculated correctly. Next, cut out the rings using a sharp utility knife or tailor's scissors.
- Carefully insert the eyelets on one side and secure them on the other. Curtain rings consist of two elements that are connected into a lock when inserted into the curtains.
- The optimal distance between the center of the eyelets is 18 cm. This is enough to be able to form beautiful voluminous folds. Making the distance larger is pointless, since in the future the fabric may sag significantly. Too small a width between the rings will not give the desired effect when folding waves.
- After securing the eyelets, they can be stitched on the sides so that they hold securely on the canvas and do not move when the curtains are periodically moved. Be sure to tuck the top edge and sew over all cut parts. The end edges need to be smoothed a little and bent back.
The curtains are ready to use. Be careful when using the iron. A sole that is too hot can melt the tulle, so place an old piece of diaper, sheet or gauze folded in half on top. All that remains is to hang the curtain on the cornice and form beautiful waves.
Manufacturing materials
There are 3 types of eyelets on sale:
- plastic;
- wooden;
- metal.
Metal products are highly durable, but they are susceptible to rust when exposed to high humidity. The exception is steel, but such fasteners are more expensive than others.
Rings made of wood are environmentally friendly, but are susceptible to moisture. They are not recommended for use in the kitchen and bathroom. In addition, they are not used in all interior styles.
Plastic eyelets are considered the simplest and most versatile option. They have a long service life, a wide range of colors and an affordable price.
Fabric requirements
You can hang curtains made of any tulle fabric on the rings.
The top of the fabric is reinforced with a special grommet tape, which gives the tulle the necessary rigidity and prevents sagging. It is also used if the curtain is crocheted or knitted.
The width of the tape is from 4 to 20 cm. Its exact size is determined based on the size of the holes with the addition of 2-3 cm.
We fasten it ourselves
The work of equipping curtains with eyelets can be divided into several stages, the so-called step-by-step instructions:
- preparation and careful measurements of the curtain itself (or a pair of curtains);
- alignment of the upper edge (if it was pulled out during previous use). To do this, the fabric must be laid out on a flat surface parallel to the wall of the room;
- smoothing this edge (if the fabric does not tolerate a too hot iron, this can be done through white cotton fabric);
- gluing a special grommet tape (it will create the necessary support for further folds);
- folds of the top edge of the free edge and side indents;
- transverse folding of fabric with tape;
- gluing the entire surface of the tape with an iron;
- determining the location of the eyelets. The total width of the curtain minus the lateral distances to the first and last element is divided by the number of intended eyelets minus one;
- applying their attachment points to the fabric;
- cutting holes centered at the designated location, with a diameter 1 cm less than the diameter of the ring;
- grommet fastening. To do this, we disassemble it into two halves. We insert the base into the prepared hole, cover and fasten with the second part;
- placing the curtain on a support and distributing the folds as desired. The diameter of the baguette is decisive when choosing eyelets, since the curtain will look harmonious if its fastening elements do not contrast with the cornice.
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When performing operations with an iron (smoothing, gluing), do not forget to take into account the properties of the selected fabric so as not to burn it or cause deformation of the structural threads.
Pros and cons of bundling
The so-called disadvantages of curtains with eyelets relate to difficulties in the preparatory stage. So, it is necessary:
- take careful measurements;
- correctly calculate the distance from the edge to the first hole, incl. from above, from the sides;
- maintain intervals;
- lay out the parts, outline their perimeter, cut out the internal holes;
- secure the eyelets using eyelet tape.
These curtains are easy to use
But when the work is finished, the advantages of such individual window design will be appreciated.
In addition, this is profitable, because factory-made sets of curtains with eyelets in the trade or sewn to order in an atelier will be much more expensive.
By decorating the window ourselves, we will be able to fully realize the flight of our imagination, select the components to taste, and complement them in accordance with the overall design of the room.
Sizes and colors
The diameter of the rings ranges from 1.5 to 5 cm.
Common colors are white, gray, black, brown, as well as glossy and matte shades that imitate precious metals, leather and wood. There are options decorated with rhinestones.
When choosing eyelets, take into account the color of the tulle, cornice or furniture. They must be made in the same tone. If the task is to attract attention to the rings and cornice, choose products with an original design and in a contrasting color.
The number of rings on the curtain must be even.
How to choose fabric for curtains
There are several types of materials used to decorate windows: mesh, organza, muslin, veil. All matter has different structure and density.
The main characteristics of tulle fabric include:
- ease,
- translucent texture,
- plastic.
To obtain the desired design of curtains and tulle panels on eyelets, you need to choose the right material.
Below are some useful tips:
- Canvases of contrasting colors create an original interior. The combination of dark blue and white, burgundy and pink will add brightness to the room.
- For thick curtains with a pattern, thin, plain fabric is suitable.
- Low-density fabrics create light, flowing gathers.
- Deep formed folds are obtained from denser types of tulle. They are appropriate in banquet halls, office spaces, and large living rooms.
Mounting methods
To decorate a window with tulle with eyelets, use a tubular ceiling or wall cornice. First, holes are drilled in the ceiling or wall, then the holders are mounted and securely fastened. The eyelets are threaded onto the round crossbar of the cornice. If the diameter of the holes is small, the rings are hung on S-shaped hooks.
When decorating a window with several types of curtains, you need to install a multi-row cornice.
To avoid drilling, you can attach the curtains with Velcro.
Curtains for the kitchen
Thematic patterns on the curtains are welcome in this room. Curtains with a checkered or floral motif will remain the most suitable. They can match country, rustic or modern interiors.
You can use options for floor-length curtains, as well as simple tulles. You can place one type of curtain on grommets, and fasten others using special fittings or use a thin drawstring. To ensure that the composition of the curtains is as close as possible to the interior, it is advisable to repeat its motifs in some decorative elements: chair cushions, sofa covers, apron patterns and furniture facades.
Golden tulle with eyelets for the kitchen Source dibaj-decor.sa
On a note! Do not leave the curtains damp and folded for a long time; this often leaves dampness under the eyelets, and later dirt and mold accumulate under them.
How to choose the right cornice
Cornices, like eyelets, are made of plastic, wood and metal. Most often, metal holders in silver, bronze or gold are installed on the windows of living rooms and children's rooms. They are beautiful, durable and reliable.
Wooden cornices are used in eco-designs and rustic styles, where naturalness and purity of materials are a priority.
Plastic products are less durable than those listed above. Their advantages are versatility and low cost.
When choosing a cornice, pay attention to its type, shape and presence of decorations. For example, the finials that secure curtains can themselves be a decorative element and complement the interior of the room.
Calculating the length of the rod is simple: you need to measure the width of the window and add 15 cm.
In order for the curtains to slide freely along the cornice, its diameter must be smaller than the inner hole of the eyelets.
Rules for selecting accessories for different rooms
Accessories play an important role in window decoration. But their choice, and indeed their availability, in principle depends on various factors. In the bedroom and nursery, the use of accessories is minimal.
The latter concerns the room in which small children live. In the hall and living room their use is necessary.
You just need to remember that you need to complement the curtain with tiebacks or magnets, combining them with the overall design.
Design options
There are a lot of techniques for decorating windows with transparent curtains. The same tulle on rings can look different if its top is decorated with a contrasting strip or the bottom is combined with a fabric that has a denser structure.
Curtain length
When decorating a window opening, special attention is paid to the length of the tulle. For example, short curtains with pleats are more suitable for the kitchen if there is a stove next to the window or if you need to visually expand the room. And long curtains that hang down to the floor look beautiful in the bedroom.
Floor-length tulle will complement the interior in high-tech, modern and minimalist styles.
Fabric selection
The organza on the eyelets looks light and weightless. Suitable for bedroom and nursery.
The veil is appropriate in any room.
In the kitchen, it is recommended to hang muslin and netting on curtain tape. Needlewomen can knit an openwork fabric with their own hands, secure the top edge with grommet tape, insert rings and hang it on a cornice. The knitted curtain is complemented by a curtain to protect from the sun and prying eyes from the street.
Combination
Light tulle can be combined with thicker fabric so that the upper half of the curtain remains transparent. This technique solves 2 problems:
- opens up access to light and allows you to observe what is happening outside the window;
- hides heating radiators or any defects in the wall between the floor and the window sill.
Among the good ideas for designing tulle is edging its edges, made of a contrasting color material.
Another technique for beautiful window design is a strip with eyelets in the upper part of the canvas. If the light tulle is pre-pulled for a small gathering and then sewn to the bar, the curtain will receive additional drape.
Seasons
In winter, when little sunlight penetrates into the room, the windows are decorated with light-colored tulle. In summer, it is preferable to use thicker fabrics with bright patterns.
Types of curtains
Curtains
Draperies are curtains made of thick or opaque fabric with a lining. That is, they are used to limit the access of light to the room, so they can look quite massive and voluminous. Curtains are made from both heavy fabrics, such as tapestry or jacquard, and light ones, such as silk or linen. Thanks to the use of eyelets, they look less bulky, falling in beautiful folds-waves.
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Curtains
Very often the concepts of “drapes” and “curtains” are confused. If drapes are curtains made of thick fabric that are designed to darken a room, then curtains are exactly the opposite. They are made from translucent or transparent material: tulle, organza, veil. Curtains will not save you from bright sunlight, but will only diffuse it a little.
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Muslin curtains
Universal curtains, which will decorate not only window openings, but also door openings, are suitable for zoning a room. These curtains look like noodles, so you won’t confuse them with anything else. They are decorated with beads, feathers or beads, and beautifully draped with the help of clamps.
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Options for combining with curtains
In some interiors (classical, art deco, baroque) the use of single tulle is not allowed. It is complemented by curtains and other curtains. In this case, the fabrics should be combined and the colors should contrast.
Only 1 type of textile can be textured. The rest are assigned the function of addition.
To visually increase the volume of a room, long curtains with vertical stripes are used.
If you install roller blinds or Roman blinds on a plastic window and additionally decorate it with tulle, the room will become especially cozy.
The upper part of the tulle can be decorated with a lambrequin. In this case, the eyelets will not be visible, but the waves created with their help will be smooth and neat. If the lambrequin is assembled into rings, you will get an unusual option for combining curtains (photo).
What fabric is suitable for eyelet curtains?
Blackout
Multilayer blackout curtains are made using a special technology, which produces a dense material with high performance characteristics. They perfectly retain sunlight, have soundproofing properties, hold their shape well, are wear-resistant, hypoallergenic, and resistant to stains.
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Linen
Linen curtains have a beautiful texture that will be an excellent addition to natural stylistic trends: scandi, country, provence, eco. The main advantages of the material: hypoallergenic, durable, non-staining. It also has thermoregulating and disinfecting properties.
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Jacquard
Jacquard curtains remind us of tapestries in their beauty and unusualness. These curtains are very easy to recognize thanks to the large textured pattern.
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Silk
Silk curtains, beautifully shimmering in the light and as if surrounded by a pearl halo, will not leave anyone indifferent. Such curtains are loved mainly for their decorative qualities.
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Velvet
Velvet curtains are best used in spacious rooms, as the curtains look massive and can visually reduce the room by several centimeters. Soft and pleasant to the touch fabric will look great in classic styles, emphasizing the status of the interior.
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Gozhka
In terms of its characteristics, matting is almost no different from blackout, except perhaps only in composition. The fabric resembles burlap and does not wrinkle. The curtains are durable, thick, but at the same time light. A real find for country style, as well as scandi and eco.
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Tulle
It may seem that tulle is not the best option for this type of fastening, but this is absolutely not the case. Light and transparent fabric looks very original and stylish with the use of eyelets.
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Beautiful interiors
Curtains with rings can decorate any design. To obtain deep folds, the distance between the eyelets is kept at 18-20 cm. This window design is appropriate in the living room or bedroom.
When the rings are placed closer together, a fine drapery is created, typical for the design of a kitchen or nursery.
The size and material of the eyelets must match the chosen style. For example, metal rings will fit into high-tech, and wooden rings into eco-design and country. Wide eyelets suit Provence, patterned eyelets suit oriental styles.
For plain canvases, choose rings with decor, for bright and colored canvases - laconic fastenings, so as not to cause an excess of decorations for the window.
Varieties
It turns out there are really a lot of them. Each has details that are worth knowing before using.
Curtains with tulle
A room with a light romantic style, equipped with light furniture, arranged while maintaining free space, will be worthily decorated with tulle on the eyelets. It can be dark or light, have a monochrome print of the design or be full of colors. One thing is certain: its fastening will keep up with the style of such curtains. The support placed at the upper base from the grommet tape will help maintain the neatness of the shape and the original volume. And holes made at distances of 15-20 cm will prevent the fabric from stretching and sagging.
The result is a neat, light window frame that allows you to let in a stream of fresh air at any time.
Plastic parts are the most commonly recommended option for tulle by designers. However, the final decision is still made after a visual assessment of possible combinations. Details made of thin gilded metal with embossing on tulle made, for example, of acetate fiber are quite acceptable.
Children's curtains
A children's room is a concentration of energy and constant movement. Curtains must be securely fastened to the curtain rod and be practical. They need to be washed more often, moved along the cornice, and a window opened for ventilation.
Eyelets are an original version of their fastening.
The strength and reliability of the window opening frame is promoted by:
- holes made at a distance from the edge and reinforced with ring or other shaped parts;
- the presence of a dense base at their location.
With this approach, you don’t have to worry that a child, catching the edge of the curtain, can completely pull it off the baguette.
One cannot help but mention such a positive aspect of curtains fixed in this way in the nursery as the creation with their help of a special plot atmosphere.
Thus, it is fashionable to give the room in which a boy lives the appearance of a ship’s cockpit or deck. This method of fastening is a natural frame for marine accessories: ropes, sails, anchors and others. According to the designers, the ship's equipment served as a model for hanging curtains on strong rings.
A girl who prefers a gentle and kind environment for her room will be glad to see special design elements on the windows. Eyelet decorations in the form of flowers or hearts will make the window opening an indispensable part of the overall room style.
Pink room for a little princess
In addition, such openings in the curtain will help you conveniently hang your favorite birds, dragonflies, and butterflies in a suspended state. They will soar in their natural form, lifting the spirits of everyone present.
About short curtains
The classic approach to decorating curtains using eyelets involves a strict, even, long canvas, with soft folds and a perfectly regular shape.
However, the design of living rooms is not limited by flights of fancy.
Classic approach with short curtains
Today the following models can be hung on grommets:
- Short with a straight bottom edge.
- Medium length on the sides and short in the center.
- Long in the middle and short on the sides.
- Decorated with fringe, frill, folds.
- Included in a common lambrequin or located on a separate baguette.
The short product is ideal for the kitchen
The presence of soft folds in the style is mandatory. And this, in turn, leads to the need for extra width of the canvas. You should not try to hang a short curtain the width of a window using eyelets.
The second important point is the ability of the eyelets to move easily along the cornice . If you plan to assemble short curtains at the bottom along the sides, most likely they will not stay in this position, but will move apart along the sides with the entire fabric.
Short curtains are often located in kitchens, bathrooms, balconies, and verandas. With this trick, housewives prevent a reduction in the free space in the room, make it easier to open windows or balcony transoms, and prevent the fabric from burning out at the level of heating devices (radiators).
beautiful option with floral print
Their advantages:
- easier to remove for washing;
- replace depending on the season;
- simply move it away from heating devices (stoves);
- can be raised if you need to use the window sill.
When hanging short curtains, you need to be careful in choosing the ceiling cornice. Paying attention to massive models, complemented by carved tripods, we risk creating an imbalance between the volume of the curtain and its baguette . There is only one option: reducing the length of the curtain and reducing the volume of the baguette is carried out simultaneously.
Such curtains are located in kitchens and bathrooms
About double curtains
Most solutions for decorating window openings with curtains contain a two-component option: light, airy tulle and a dense, practical, heavy curtain. Each component has its own purpose and use cases. It’s rare that someone confines themselves to just a light, weightless curtain . This happens when the room is very small in size or its insolation (penetration of sunlight) is extremely insufficient.
Double models are preferred in living quarters, recreation rooms, and windows of multi-story buildings facing the courtyard. In this case, the curtain plays the role of an insulating factor.
Two-piece curtain option
Double curtains, fixed to the windows with eyelets, can have several options:
- On one cornice there are sequentially dense fabrics (usually on the sides) and thin tulle (mainly in the center). This method is original and in demand, but is acceptable for a large wide window. During the daytime, the side strips are gently gathered along the side edges of the window with the help of folds and fall beautifully to the floor. The central part (tulle), on the contrary, is open as much as possible, which contributes to good lighting of the room and does not burden the overall aura. In the evening, the inner sides of the side panels move to the center, folding the inner tulle as much as possible. The window closes almost completely, taking on the appearance of an elegantly designed solid wall. The paired arrangement of eyelets constantly keeps the fabric in perfect appearance and without sagging, despite frequent movements of the fabric along the cornice.
- When decorating curtains with eyelets, both fabrics (intended for the first and second layers) are folded together, parallel. In this case, they are connected by the front (second) and back (first) sides. To make the connection precise, you can use sewing needles, pins, or sweep the top edge with a regular basting stitch. The holes for the eyelets are made on them at the same time. Such scrupulousness in preparation will help to avoid uneven distances between eyelets and corresponding unevenness in the finished window design.
Simultaneous design of two stripes with common eyelets is used more often when the top layer needs to be picked up on the sides into soft folds. At the same time, the middle of the window opens softly and originally under a slightly transparent veil of inner tulle.
Double curtains fixed to the windows with eyelets
Each component of a double curtain is hung on its own ceiling cornice using separate eyelets.
This option is most understandable and convenient when frequently closing or opening curtains.
Here we may encounter an unpleasant nuance. Eyelets located at different distances will create folds on curtains of different widths. As a result, complete chaos in the design of the window opening is guaranteed. Therefore, their location should be clearly comparable in height and width.
The second caveat is this: by using eyelets that are too wide on adjacent canvases, you can get the effect of them mutually displacing one another. The result: a cluster of strange bends and rings at the top, clearly interfering with each other.
Double curtain is characterized by convenience and practicality
The solution to this issue is to use a special method of attaching double curtains. This option involves placing the outer (directed into the room) and internal (directed towards the window) layers on the eyelets. The second layer is attached to fishing line, hooks, small rings, clothespins and other methods.
The double curtain is characterized by convenience and practicality. But for high-quality window decoration, you need to think through all the smallest details in advance.
Custom design ideas
When decorating large and non-standard windows, the use of complex and unusual compositions is allowed. Among them are asymmetrical multi-layer curtains that create an atmosphere of dynamics and liveliness. Or decorative tiebacks that act as an additional decoration for curtains with rings on bay windows.
Sloping roof windows are decorated with tulle, using 2 cornices at the same time: the upper one is used for stringing rings, the lower one is used for fixing the fabric.
Curtains with eyelets are a universal option for window decoration. They are easy to maintain and use, are appropriate in any style and can make the interior unique.
We recommend that you look at the article in the same way as curtaining windows with tulle
Combination of cornice and eyelets
Depending on the purpose of the room, a cornice and corresponding eyelets are selected. They can combine or contrast, blend softly into the interior or be an accent spot.
The right choice of curtain fabric and optimal curtain height can completely transform a room. A large selection allows you to implement the most unusual solutions in the interior.
The main point that needs to be taken into account is the correctly selected diameter of the cornice and grommet to ensure soft and free sliding.
Selection of tulle with eyelets
Many designers choose tulle on rings for residential and non-residential premises. It is perfect for decorating windows in the kitchen, balcony, bedroom, and living room. When choosing one model or another for a room, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of each.
White tulle visually expands the space and makes it freer.
To choose the right option, you must follow the following recommendations:
- Make a preliminary sketch in order to imagine in advance what the tulle will look like on the window.
- Decide on a color. When choosing, many parameters are taken into account: the size of the room and window, room illumination, general color scheme.
- Consider the interior style. This will help you decide on the length, color and type of tulle. Agree, in a classic style a curtain with a ribbon in the form of a bow would look completely inappropriate. If in doubt, it is better to seek help from a specialist.
- The shape, size and color of the eyelets are also important to consider and choose in such a way that in the end the tulle on the eyelets looks beautiful.
- Decide on the length. For example, a short curtain will not suit a classic-style living room at all. It would look more appropriate in the kitchen.
The most common solution. Beneficially emphasizes the slender silhouette of the window.
To the kitchen
As a rule, there is always a foreign smell in the room; it needs cleaning more often than others. It is in the kitchen that the best culinary dishes are created, and where the whole family gathers around the table. It is important that the tulle not only does not absorb odors, but is also easy to remove for washing.
Thanks to their practicality and versatility, eyelet curtains will become an indispensable element for a small kitchen.
It is worth listening to the following recommendations when choosing tulle for the kitchen:
- make a choice in favor of short curtains (long tulle can be chosen for the dining room);
- The fabric should be a mixture, so it will be easier to wash.
Attention! In order for the fabric to retain its original appearance for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for it (wash and iron at the temperature specified by the manufacturer).
In the photo you can see the options for tulle on eyelets for the kitchen.
The lightness of the fabric will not weigh down a small space.
To the bedroom
Of course, long tulle on eyelets looks very impressive and this option can be safely chosen for the bedroom. The color of the tulle can be different, but it must be combined with the main color in the design.
It will give the room completeness, warmth and comfort. Thin and weightless fabric visually enlarges the room and muffles sunlight.
In a small bedroom, tulle in light shades looks good. If the size of the room allows, you can show a little imagination and choose models with different patterns.
To the living room
The ideal option for decorating a window in the living room would be tulle in muted shades. The color of the rings and the cornice and fabric must match. It is recommended to make a choice in favor of round-shaped products.
Tulle is most often used in the living room with curtains, but sometimes as an independent unit.
To the hall
To make the tulle in the hall have a more attractive and original look, it is recommended to use grommet tape.
Suitable for all styles from modern to classic, and linen and cotton will complement high-tech or minimalism.
