Grommets - what are they?
This concept refers to metal rings with a flange for fixing holes in curtains.
This accessory has been used for several centuries. Previously, sewing curtains with eyelets was carried out by professionals, and only theater curtains and bulky curtains in noble houses were attached with rings.
Today almost all housewives use them. In more detail, you can consider the options for using curtains with eyelets in the photo from the catalogs of experienced designers.
Among the variety there are accessories for every taste, color and interior.
Rules of care
Caring for this type of curtain is not difficult - remove it from the “piercing” curtain rod, wash it manually and squeeze it through a centrifuge.
The main wish is that you should not keep them wet for a long time, so that the metal rings do not rust.
High-quality baguette rings have a special coating against corrosion. There are plastic rings that do not rust. Eyelets can be tightly (permanently) fixed or removable, which is convenient for washing.
Iron - like regular curtains or tulle, depending on the type of fabric, carefully passing the tip of the iron around the holes or permanent eyelets.
Ironed after washing or ready-made curtains with grommets, prepared for covering windows, are strung like an accordion onto a round baguette and fixed at the edges.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Fixing curtain holes with metal or plastic rings has a number of advantages:
- Ease and simplicity of updating the appearance of the interior.
- Quickly open and close curtains while maintaining uniform drape.
- A wide variety of ring types and materials for their manufacture.
- Light weight of accessories (does not weigh down the canvas).
- Relatively inexpensive price.
- Easily removed before washing.
- Silence when opening curtains.
- They do not stretch over time like hooks.
- Suitable for any style.
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The disadvantages of such accessories include:
- Not practical for complex curtain models.
- Not all types of textiles can be used.
New curtains with eyelets for the living room
New items in the interior include the eyelets themselves, especially if they have a non-standard shape. A fresh trend in room decoration is thread curtains that create a romantic atmosphere. Innovations may also concern fabrics: wool and linen materials are trending. Fabrics with the addition of synthetics are also in fashion: innovative technologies make it possible to achieve good darkness of the room with a small curtain thickness, so as not to overload the living room interior.
Calculation of the number of eyelets for curtains
The number of holes on the canvas should always be even. Calculations are made based on the width of the fabric, but not more than 20 cm (on average 18 cm). You need to retreat about 6 cm from the edge of the curtain to the first eyelet.
To know how to calculate the number of rings on curtains with eyelets, use the formula:
n1=(L-2a)/18+1, where n1 is the number of holes; L – web width; a – a segment from the edge of the curtain to the center of the first ring.
For example, a canvas 200 cm wide with a distance to the first hole of 6 cm from the side edge of the curtain will have the value n1= (200-2*6)/18+1=11.4 pcs.
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The resulting value is rounded to an even number and multiplied by two, since there are two curtains. This way we will need 24 rings and will not have to buy ready-made curtains with eyelets, but make the holes ourselves.
Beauty with functionality
Ready-made eyelet curtains are curtains with built-in rings that are threaded through a curtain rod. They look quite impressive and are harmonious in the overall interior. Their shapes are quite clear and the effects are streamlined. They simply cannot leave anyone indifferent.
There should be no pretentiousness in modern design methods. Curtains are perfect for apartment interiors. Such elements are recommended for bedrooms and living rooms. In turn, they have a number of advantages:
- It doesn’t take much time to lower/open the curtains in the bedroom in the morning. After all, with grommets, curtains move easily along the cornice.
- Thanks to the beautiful symmetrical folds in waves, the atmosphere in the bedroom is much calmer, and the general atmosphere in the living room is inviting.
- With the help of eyelets, the fabric is in a more gentle mode, which can be washed in some cases, directly hanging on the curtain rod (i.e. without removing).
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View photos of curtains with eyelets for the hall! But such models are, in addition to everything, quite practical and functional, simple and with their own twist. From the photo you can also determine which type is suitable in your case.
When designing window openings, it is important to properly organize the environment. As a rule, this is done using dense fabrics that protect from sunlight. Depending on the functional purpose of the curtains, the fabrics come in a wide variety of colors and textures.
Installation of rings
Before fixing the curtains to the eyelets with your own hands, the upper edge of the fabric must be reinforced with tape or a strip of hot-melt adhesive material. The width of the fastening should be between 5-12 cm. The color of the material can match the fabric or be transparent.
Before installing the eyelets, I make markings and use a punch to make holes. Then the rings themselves are attached. This way, there will be no questions about how to sew curtains with eyelets. The technique is quite easy to master.
Curtains for the living room with eyelets
When choosing design ideas for your living room, it is important to consider that different types of curtains are sewn with eyelets:
- curtains;
- curtains;
- muslin curtains.
Curtains are designed to limit access to sunlight and darken the room. This is a great idea for a room whose windows face south. Curtains with eyelet fittings are made from tapestry, jacquard, linen or silk. The main task of a suitable fabric is that it should not transmit light.
Curtains, on the contrary, are appropriate in a living room whose windows face north. There is already little light in such a room, so it is logical to choose the type of canvas that only scatters the sun's rays. Curtains are made from transparent or translucent materials: tulle, organza, mesh, guipure.
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Eyelets in the interior
The use of rings on curtains will suit any decor and functionality of the room.
Living room
When choosing such curtains, you should strictly adhere to the design. For a classic style, plain curtains with eyelets with tulle in the same color are well suited.
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For Roman curtains, the eyelets should differ from the main fabric by one or two tones.
Bedroom
Classic curtains with eyelets made of dark wood look great. In addition, the silent movement of the rings along the cornice will not disturb the sleep of household members.
And after looking at the photos, you can transform the room into a more modern design with new curtains with eyelets.
Kitchen
The grommet version of curtains is also safe. An excellent solution would be short canvases with rings. They will easily free up any space and expand the functionality of the dining room.
It is also recommended to use heavy fabrics to avoid contact with heating devices in drafts.
Bathroom
The main function that curtains should perform in this room is to prevent water splashing.
It is better to use plastic rings that do not rust or deform when exposed to excess moisture.
A dark room
There is an opinion that living in a dark room is not very comfortable. Therefore, if the living room is decorated in black, graphite, dark blue or brown tones, then it will certainly oppress, suppress consciousness and depress.
“Cooling down” the room
This statement is only partly true. After all, when the windows face the sunny south, you just want to hide from the hot, scorching rays in the fresh “embraces” of the darkened living room.
We drape the window openings with light gray curtains with medium density grommets, choose dark furniture and enjoy the coolness. And to make the interior look less depressing, we dilute it with white elements: sofa cushions, paintings, vases.
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We highlight window openings
White blinds can quickly brighten up a dark room: they let in a fairly large amount of sunlight. Such elements look very impressive “paired” with contrasting dark curtains on eyelets, which must be tied up.
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A complete rejection of thin curtains is a bold, but justified decision in the case of dark living rooms. After all, absolutely white curtains with eyelets will do an excellent job of both brightening the room and hiding it from prying eyes.
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Playing with color depth
Multi-textured wallpapers that match in color will also help to rid the living room of excessive gloom.
For example, for an accent wall we choose light graphite canvases with a complex pattern, and decorate all other walls with simple gray-blue wallpaper. We select curtains with eyelets to match the tone of the furniture. As a result, we get a very unusual and stylish interior, which cannot be called simple or dull.
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You can combine different colors within the same wall, allocating 2/3 of the vertical surface to a darker tone, and 1/3 to a lighter tone. Curtains with large rings act as an auxiliary element in such an interior, so their color should resonate with large pieces of furniture.
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Selecting light furniture
If light furniture is used to brighten a dark living room, then in this case the window drapes are matched to the color of the walls. Visually, they merge with them and do not create additional visual obstacles.
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We focus on style
Some design styles cannot be recreated without dark furniture (for example, English style, classic or loft). In this case, the curtain will also be dark. And so that the dimensions of the room are not “eaten up” by such shades, the walls and floor are decorated with a light color scheme.
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