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Grips for curtains

Curtains partially or completely block sunlight access to the room, make room decor complete. To make the window look more noble, grabs for curtains are used. Such elements add personality to the room, creating a beautiful, harmonious composition. The variety of holders will allow you to choose the best option for any interior.

Grips for curtains - advantages, disadvantages of various materials

Such a practical accessory, like curtain hooks, appeared almost simultaneously with the first curtains and still has not gone out of style. What are they needed for:

  • fastenings are located at any height convenient for the hosts, allowing you to visually adjust the shape of the window;
  • so that the light from the street partially penetrates into the room, the curtains do not open completely, but pick up, fixing on the sides of the opening;
  • if the fabric of the curtains is not too beautiful, assembled it is less noticeable;
  • the windows do not need to be constantly “dotted out”, because the curtains stay clean longer;
  • with the help of grips that hold the curtain in a certain way, it is easy to transform the interior in a couple of minutes.

Grips for curtains

Holders are made of metal, colored satin fabric, foamiran and leather, plastic and organza, less often - are woven of twigs, laces, colored wire, and are made from natural wood. Each view has its pros and cons, it is selected for the appropriate interior.

Books on the window Burlap curtains Brick tile on the wall Bells pendant Bow on the curtain

Metal

Graceful, glossy or opaque curtain hooks usually remind door handles. They are mounted on the wall, filling the fabric there. In shape, these products are both the simplest, thinnest, and more intricate, decorated with forged leaves, flowers, curls, pebbles, made in the form of a hand, a lion's paw, etc. The cost of a design item is usually high, you need to fix it as securely as possible with screws screws. Various metal potholders will decorate the interiors of a loft, industrial, hi-tech, and Empire style.

Metal pickups for curtains

Foamiran

Foamiran, also called EVA, plastic suede, leather, "fom" is a soft decorative foam material used for needlework. Picks from it are usually decorated with quite realistic flowers, whole bouquets, made mainly in pastel colors. This design fits perfectly into the interiors of classicism, shabby chic, baroque.

Foamiran curtain hooks

Atlas, Veil, Organza

Holders made of fine textile most often come with curtains or are ordered at the same time as they are sewn. One of the standard holder models is a double-sided banana. It has a shape, wide in the middle, tapering to the edges, inside - a plastic part that beautifully supports the curtain. In the presence of loops, bloks on the edges of the holder, it is attached to the wall on a hook. Other fabric options - soft, knotted, bow.

Satin hooks

Intricate, vibrant, shiny accessories are perfect for smooth, plain curtains. Multicolor curtains with intricate patterns are made out with simple pickups in the form of laces, narrow textile cuts.

Rose on the curtain Fabric flower Curtains with patterns Orchid on the window Bouquet of roses

Leather, eco leather

Real leather, leatherette, eco leather - a great option for creating curtain holders. A suitable texture, color, thickness is chosen in accordance with the existing interior design. Genuine leather, even if it is only a narrow strap, can easily hold even a relatively heavy curtain. The product woven from four to six narrow stripes also looks beautiful. Sewing an item on a typewriter is not difficult even for novice masters.

Leather curtain hooks

Plastic

Plastic hooks are not the most durable, but the cheapest product. In appearance, they are very diverse - from simple whites to metal, wood, stone, imitating color. If desired, a similar product that easily fits into the hi-tech interiors, modern, minimalism, is easy to make from a regular CD, complementing it with brushes, pompons , flowers. Kugeli are hard curtain rings resembling bracelets. They are different in color, made of plastic, sometimes with a metal coating.

Plastic curtain hooks

Tree

Eco-friendly natural materials in modern times are very popular. Wooden mounts often represent “hairpins” resembling hair accessories, but many times larger than the latter. For the lightest tulle, thin, graceful ones are used.For dense, heavy curtains that decorate Gothic, classic, antique interiors - larger, heavier. In shape, these are towers, pens, hairpins. A high-quality product is expensive, because more often plastic is used that imitates the texture of wood.

Pickups for curtains made of wood

When buying holders made of wood, it is important to carefully examine the item - the presence of the smallest irregularities, burrs can hopelessly spoil the curtain, leaving puffs on it.

Saws on a rope Ficus in the room Two-color curtains on the window Heart Horns

Wicker

Curtains with hooks made using the macramé nodular weaving technique look very original, at home. They can easily hold even the heaviest drapery, perfectly fit into the interior of Provence, rustic, modern. Such a product is a braid made of thick threads, laces, ropes, a chain with convex “peas”, a huge flat knot, etc.

Wicker window hooks

Flexible holders sometimes feature intricate designs of multi-colored wire.

Tulle on the window Dark catch on a light curtain Light curtains in the room Golden pattern on the curtain Wall hook

Kinds

There is a huge variety of species, models of tack. Among them:

  • straps of various widths;
  • satin products made in the kanzashi technique;
  • mounts on magnets;
  • clips;
  • constructions from household items;
  • shoelaces;
  • pick-up brushes;
  • potholders made of toys;
  • flexible wicker options;
  • potholders beads;
  • Chains
  • soft, elastic products.

Rope Covered CurtainsThe combination of gray walls and a white window Checked Curtains Wall mount Armchair by the window Sill lamp

Kanzashi

Grips in the Hana kanzashi technique are unique hairpins decorated with silk flowers created by folding from squares of different sizes. The "transformation" of the square into a flower petal is performed with the help of forceps, flowers, bouquets, "paradise" birds, butterflies are fixed on the base. In appearance, these are “bananas”, hair clips, satin stripes. Self-production of an item requires a lot of time, perseverance.

Kansashi Curtain GripsFlowers on the circle Firebird Wreath with flowers Light wallpaper on the wall Big flower

Magnetic

Curtain accessories with magnets - the best option for fastening lightweight fabric. Magnets here are made out in different ways - semiprecious pebbles of different colors, plastic "emoticons", diamonds, squares, flowers, animal figures. They are attached to the ends of wide ribbons, twisted shoelaces, covered with fabric, decorated with rhinestones, beads, etc.

Magnetic pickups for curtains

Pickup Brushes

Similar items of all shapes and colors are easy to purchase at the nearest textile store or create your own. In combination with heavy, expensive fabrics (brocade, velor, velvet, jacquard, thick silk, etc.), twisted hooks with tassels look very “status”, reviving the monotony of the curtains. To create a beautiful curtain drapery, the curtain is simply pulled in the right place, slightly spread.

Curtain Brush

Belts

The belt can be easily sewn from the same fabric as the curtain itself, made in tone with other accessories. The most brutal look straps made of leather and decorated with rivets. They are also fastened like an ordinary garment, sometimes additionally fixed on the wall. Perfect for interiors loft, minimalism, modern.

Belt for curtains

Decorative

Original pickups are easy to make from cups without a bottom, spoons, soft toys. The latter option is most often used to design a child’s room, a children's cafe. Such elements are usually cute felt animals, ballerinas, angels, fairies, flowers, hugging drapery. A flexible wire is inserted into their paws, legs, pens, ponytails, stems, buttons, Velcro, various magnetic holders are sewn. Toys with elongated torso and limbs are simply tied around the curtains in a knot.

Decorative catch for curtains

To make the holder out of the mug, it is selected by color, the bottom is cut out, a curtain is threaded through it, and the handle is hooked onto a clove driven into the wall. It is important that the cup is not cracked - this will not hold the heavy tissue. Spoons or forks bend, attach to the wall, cling to the curtain.

Books on the shelves Arm Interior with bright curtains Lamp on the nightstand Key on the chain

Bijouterie

Bead-shaped holders are also a great idea for creating a sophisticated, “chamber” atmosphere. For plain curtains, colorful products are used; for colorful curtains, plain versions are used. It is permissible to use both ready-made jewelry items on a strong thread, and home-made, made of wooden beads, pebbles with holes, pearls, perforated plastic cubes.

Pendant for jewelry curtains

Decorative chains are also relevant - in color they are selected to a specific interior.For hi-tech, chrome plated, art deco, baroque - gilded, for classic, Empire - silver. Such a pickup is performed in the form of one thick or many thin chains.

Jewelry made of wooden beads is suitable for African, ecological style, pearl jewelry will decorate the stylistics of functionalism, Mediterranean.

Stone pendant Beads Chain Pickup Interior with light curtains Stone pickup

Homemade

Self-made hooks are made from almost anything, they become:

  • plastic bottles, cans, glasses;
  • rags of fabric - silk, velvet, satin, veil, denim, linen, taffeta, organza and others;
  • ropes, laces, braid;
  • elastic and satin ribbons, rubber bands for hair;
  • CDs
  • old beads, chains, bracelets;
  • ties, suspenders, belts, belts;
  • Kids toys;
  • door handles, furniture fittings.

Homemade curtain pickup

The most popular curtain hand-made options:

  • from the fabric remaining after sewing the curtains. For one holder, you will need a ribbon with a width of 8-12 cm, which is folded in half, sewn along the long side, turned out, tied on a curtain, decorated with bows, buttons, plastic butterflies;
  • from a piece of lace, a piece of satin ribbon tied to a bow, embroidered with beads, sequins, artificial flowers;
  • linen twine, twine, hemp rope, colored laces, products made of them will complement the interior, striving to be closer to nature, as well as minimalist;
  • the nursery is decorated with soft toys, Velcro, magnets, ribbon ties are attached to the legs;
  • trouser belts, dress belts, carefully selected for the color, the texture of the curtain is also a great idea;
  • knitted products - are carried out using a hook, knitting needles, bobbins, decorated with buttons, beads, pompons. You can connect several squares, circles, flowers, connecting them together;
  • from CDs and "Chinese" sticks - a hole is cut in the disk, 7-10 cm in diameter. It is important that it does not have nicks that can ruin the curtain.The disk is wrapped with yarn, ribbons, sheathed with a beautiful fabric. The wand is also wrapped with ribbon, textile. A curtain is threaded into the slot of the disk, a wand is inserted, by the principle of hair clips, the folds are straightened out;
  • from pompons - yarn is cut into pieces of four to seven cm, every 20-30 segments are pulled in the middle by a thread, fluffed. 8-12 elements are strung on a strong thread, the curtains are fixed in the right place;
  • from a chain with trinkets, in the form of keys, locks, umbrellas, the Eiffel Tower, a bicycle, a little man, a bunny, a star, a month, etc. Such details are made in different colors, selected for the interior;
  • A slightly bent hair band will also hold the curtain perfectly. Tapes are tied to the ends of the product, tying them on a bow, decorative knot.

Chain Tree on the wall Lining in the interior Baseboard on the floor Wallpaper with patterns in the interior

Cords

The cord, which is sold in almost all hardware stores, points of sale of home textiles - the easiest pickup option. The benefits include a wide variety of thicknesses, colors. The product is ideal for interiors designed in the style of minimalism, Japanese, Scandinavian, country. Braids weave braids, different knots using the macrame technique.

Cord for curtains

For the most harmonious design, accessories are selected for the texture and "status" of the curtains. Light, translucent curtains are belted with thin laces, simple linen curtains are coarser, thicker. Luxurious, "richly" embroidered curtains are decorated with shiny interceptions with tassels to match the curtains.

The combination of a dark window and light walls Window curtains Wallpaper in the living room Ring Pickups Interior with light walls

Flexible pickups

Flexible latches are fixed on the curtain itself or cling to the wall holder. They are sewn from fabric, purchased complete with curtains. It is based on wire, a durable polymer material. The item is decorated with sequins, beads, flowers, lace, brooches, fringe.

To hold a soft grip on the wall, a hook is usually used that is hidden behind the curtain or is an additional part of the decor.

Flexible grip for curtains

Clips

Clips - one of the types of clips for draperies.They are made of ceramics, metal, plastic, decorated with dummies of fruits, berries, animal figures, flowers, etc. There are also decorative magnetic options - they do not leave marks on the fabric, since the surface is protected by plastic. If desired, a small soft toy, a doll, beads, a butterfly is attached to the clip.

Clips for curtainsPebble Pickup Blackout curtains in the living room Wooden window in the interior Burgundy curtains in the interior Bright flower

Style, design and color scheme of pickups

In order for the window composition to look as harmonious as possible, it is important to consider the interior design, the purpose of the room, the curtain material, and the way of attaching to the wall. Experts recommend:

  • for a classic, baroque living room with chic heavy curtains, use fringes in golden tones. This creates the most solemn appearance;
  • light but festive interiors of shabby chic, sometimes provence, are decorated with kanzashi elements made of many satin ribbons. Textured kanzashi bouquets or individual flowers are usually selected contrasting with the curtain itself, but suitable for other furnishings;
  • for kitchen decoration in the style of techno, industrial, art-believe, brilliant cutlery (spoons, forks) is ideal. Stripes of fabric to match the main fabric or combined with a tablecloth tied to a bow, are ideal for interiors of country, avant-garde;
  • children's room is decorated based on the main interests of the child and his safety. The child will certainly appreciate magnetic pickups with fairies and butterflies, rescue puppies and “mixers”, super-heroes and combat aircraft. For adolescents, usually only color is important - many choose the simplest, darkest options or jewelry with key chains that are interesting to consider for a long time;
  • for the cabinet, the most important quality of any element is functionality. It is not necessary for him to be bright, original, attracting attention here - it will interfere with serious work.All details are made to match the curtains or minimally different from it - beige, brown, gray, dark green tones are preferred;
  • in a plain room, with curtains in the color of the walls, bright tucks will become the only color accent. This is most often a room in the style of minimalism, Japanese;
  • the futuristic bedroom is decorated with curtains that change color depending on how they are assembled - the higher the shade is lighter, the lower the darker.

Provence Curtain PickupsMoldings on the wall Embroidery on the belt Fringe on the curtain Window blinds Fabric flowers on a rope

Mounting Methods

Wall fixation is required for wall objects made of metal, wood. Usually these are constructions in the form of human hands, door handles, animals, birds, plant elements. To open the curtain as much as possible, you just need to move the curtains to the sides, throwing them behind the holders.

Attachment for grip curtains

Installation is carried out using a drill, screws, dowels. Parts are screwed at the desired height to the side of the window. Plastic items designed for light curtains are mounted on double-sided tape. To attach a tack to the hook itself, it is simply hooked with a loop, tied to a ribbon, string, chain.

Ball on mount

The standard decor fastener is mounted on spreading canvases, approximately at the level of the window sill or at a distance of two-thirds from the top of the curtain. But the decisive factor in choosing the height is the personal preferences of the residents. It is permissible to hang curtains with holders not only on windows, but also on interior doors, walkways, arched openings, and decorate the background of the room.

Beads on the edges of the curtains

To make the curtain look beautiful, it is draped in a certain way. To do this, it is advisable to decide on several stages:

  • decide how much it will be dense on the window - the total number of seizures depends on their number. If the latter are attached using magnets, it will turn out to pick up the curtain not only from the side, but also at the bottom;
  • you need to pick up only very even curtains - all the folds on the fabric are made the same. When refueling curtains for grabbing, this must be controlled;
  • determine the method of fastening the curtains - fill the curtains in tows or throw them by the handle, circle around the decorative hook or decorate with decorative tape. For wide windows, this variant of “wavy” styling is also acceptable: the edges of the curtain clings to the hook, forms a kink in front of it, but does not stretch. The idea is preferred for short or translucent curtains that perform only a decorative function.

Violets on the window Wall pin Room with brown wallpaper Dog on the ball Flowers on the pillow

At what height should I pick up

Properly selected height, removal of wall mounts from the opening itself can correct the shape of the window, arch, niche, where the curtain is located. When hanging closely, the opening narrows, when installed at a considerable distance (more than 30-50 cm on each side) - expands.

Center Curtain Pickup

Also, when installing an item, the following factors are taken into account:

  • the mounting height of hooks, handles depends on the desired final effect - expansion of the opening, the entire space, increase or decrease the height of the room, etc .;
  • the canvases, which are mounted approximately on the same line with the windowsill, as well as when fixed on one side, do not visually change the shape of the opening. This option makes sense if the curtains completely cover the entire wall;
  • when the drapery is fixed in one and a half to two meters from the floor level (with a ceiling height of 2.5 or 3 meters), that is, about 50-100 cm above the window sill, the window (door) opening visually expands slightly. This is especially convenient in the kitchen, where the curtains are the shortest in the house;
  • if the holders are mounted below the window sill by 20-40 cm, the opening becomes a little higher, and the window itself becomes narrow. This design looks best when the window is decorated with heavy curtains that literally spread along the floor. Fixation of lighter, thinner, transparent curtains in this way is also acceptable.

Cords with metal inserts Window blinds Bunny Radiator under the window Leaves on the wallpaper

How to do it yourself

Not everyone is able to forge metal hooks and sew a luxurious product using the kanzashi technique. But simpler options are quite affordable.Many types of original tacks and clamps are easy to do on their own. The “classic” pick-up idea is a fabric retainer, which, like the curtains themselves, is sewn according to patterns and patterns. To make a simple accessory you will need the following materials, tools:

  • fabric - to match the curtains or one color with a bedspread, tablecloth, wallpaper, upholstery, carpet;
  • cardboard template - the future form of sticking;
  • a chalk for fabric or a pointed remnant - to translate the details;
  • sharp scissors for cutting;
  • sewing needle;
  • threads to match the fabric;
  • sewing machine;
  • iron;
  • "English" pins;
  • two iron rings - bought at a needlework store, but also suitable from belts, large earrings.

the cloth Scissors Needles Thread Sewing machine

How to do it step by step:

  • First you need to calculate the length of the tack. It depends on the thickness of the curtain fabric - 20-25 cm for a thin tulle with a minimum width of five to eight cm are enough. Velvet, heavy printed fabrics, blackout curtains will require at least 30-40 cm of material, with a width of ten cm or more;
  • the detail is displayed on cardboard with the help of a pattern, cut out, transferred to a fabric previously folded in two layers “face” inward, fastened with pins, so as not to move;
  • the element is cut, taking into account allowances for seams 1.5-2 cm wide;
  • the workpiece is stitched manually with a “forward needle” stitch or sewn on a typewriter, but so that one of the narrow sides remains open;
  • what happened turns out on the front side, the unbroken edge is carefully sewn with a hidden seam;
  • the resulting "banana", a rectangle, a figured product is smoothed out with an iron. Additionally, it is allowed to sew all external contours;
  • metal, plastic, wooden rings are attached to the edges of the part (stars, squares, hearts, etc. are acceptable) - they are sewn, put on a tack, thread fabric through them, securing two cm from the ring, which is hooked to a stud-hook sticking out walls.

DIY curtain hooks

Conclusion

Tacks for various kinds of curtains are a popular, very convenient accessory that is easy to do with your own hands or buy in the nearest store. Similar products are used in the spaces of the living room, bedroom, kitchen, nursery, loggia, glazed balcony. Step-by-step pick-up workshops are published daily on sites related to needlework and home economics.



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