Lambrequins for the hall - from A to Z

Lambrequin is a colorful and elegant frame of curtains in the upper part. This decoration does not carry a functional load, but is able to hide minor flaws in the window opening. They are sewn either as a separate part, or together with curtains. Lambrequins for the hall emphasize comfort, create charm and beauty, impress with splendor, complement any design project. They can be installed both on window openings and on doorways.

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits:

• The ability to visually smooth the unevenness of the ceilings, hide minor window flaws or their disproportion.
• The originality of this element will give any room a decent, luxurious and stylish appearance. The image of the room instantly becomes complete.
• Lambrequins for the hall are a huge variety of models: strict, classic, openwork and combined, which makes it possible to fantasize and create an individual, special project image of the room.
  

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Disadvantages:

Cost is, perhaps, one of the disadvantages of a lambrequin for a hall because good fabrics are expensive. Sewing products to order also requires considerable costs if there is no way to sew them yourself.

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Varieties of lambrequins

Classic. They are an ordinary piece of matter, collected at the top in the form of a chill mold, folds, ties, swag, chubby and peroxide with a braid. New items in 2016 can be seen in the photo below.

Bando. A rigid and dense variety of lambrequin, which is a ribbon of fabric. It is fixed on a solid base. Gives the room a special extravagance and beauty. The edges of this decorative detail are: oblique, even, curly, rounded, or either in the form of a specific pattern.

Fishnet. This model has recently been rapidly gaining popularity. It is produced at enterprises using laser technology, with which a variety of patterns and ornaments are cut. They are hard or combined, fixed on the cornice with adhesive tape or on a textile fastener. 2016 news see the photo.

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Soft. Made of soft flowing fabrics. They can be plain or in color combination. Looks good with curtains.

Puffs. A single piece of fabric laced in a certain way. Fastened with a cord to the cornice. Such a lambrequin in the hall does not block the window opening, providing the room with natural light. Look harmonious with curtains.

Combined pelmet for the hall. This is a combination of hard and soft types of lambrequins, and they can alternate as you like.

Folds

Folds are:

Frill. Soft one-sided folds on one side and on the other in the form of a falling wave. They are oblique, multilayer, double in shape. The cut and tailoring is very simple, this makes it possible to widely use it in decorating curtains.

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Swag. Freely sagging arc horizontal folds. Sometimes there are vertical ones. Can be framed with decorative elements.

Flap. A decorative element that is included in the combination of most lambrequins. In form - this is the same swag only between arcs in this element there is a certain space. Easy to manufacture and looks great in any combination.

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Tie or bell. A narrow strip of fabric folded with vertical folds. In appearance resembles a man’s tie.

Cocktail. A decorative detail like a frill is only doubled. It can be with an elongated middle or vice versa. Folds are made counter.

Combination of lambrequin with curtains

The hall is considered the main room of any home. The largest and most elegant, it hosts guests and gathers with the whole family. The interior in it is always thought through to the smallest detail. Lambrequins in the hall serves as the final emphasis. There are two options for a combination of pelmet in combination with curtains and tulle.

Examples of window decoration for lambrequins with curtains

Decorating a window in the hall with a cornice, the main role is determined. It depends on him what type of pelmet in the hall will be used and what kind of textiles will be hung on it. Since the lambrequin should complement the interior, it should be chosen correctly:

• fabric during its manufacture should be similar in texture and color to the curtains;
• matching colors are chosen correctly;
• proportions and asymmetry must be precisely observed;
  

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As for fabrics, they can be chosen the same. But this is not an axiom and, if desired, they can be taken soft or bando. Color tones should match or just harmonize with furniture upholstery, curtain colors or carpets. If the solution is radically symmetrical, then it is best to consult with designers so that the color and texture do not subsequently disappoint your expectations.

The length of the decorative element is selected depending on the design of the opening and external perception.

Optimal - this is 6 times less. However, this indicator is only indicative, and the final decision should be made taking into account the living room and interior. That is, the larger the hall, the more massive, the lambrequins and curtains should be heavier.

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For a stately large hall, it is recommended to choose ties and frills - this will add luxury and pomp. The room, made in bright colors, uses soft and light lambrequins. For small rooms, simple models on a dense base, performing the functions of a wide cornice, are suitable.

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Lambrequins with tulle for the hall

Sometimes windows are curtained with one type of curtain, for example, curtains. They always look too simple. In combination with lambrequins, the window will look more stylish and delightful due to their airiness. So that such a tandem does not look depressing, pelmets in the hall, as well as tulle, should choose different color shades.

Colors can be very different from milk to rich saturated colors.

At the same time, light tones act as a background. The central tone is selected with bright colors. Such a combination harmoniously fits into any atmosphere of the hall. There are many combinations of lambrequins with curtains. New decor items 2016 and options for some solutions can be seen in the photo.

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The velvet pelmet with air curtains to the floor looks stylish. The combination of soft folds and tulle fixed on the bar, especially decorative. To create a romantic style, you can apply lace sewn in several layers. They will let in daylight and look charming on the window. Colored tulle can be combined with lambrequins in the hall, made with a similar pattern.

Some interesting combinations for the hall:

• Base - matte tulle pattern. A two-color lambrequin is selected for it, and one of them should duplicate the basis. Additional details - swagi and frill. This classic variation will give the room a solemnity and elegance.
• A short tulle with long curtains and a lambrequin is a good option to create an unrivaled masterpiece.
• Exquisitely look lambrequins and tulle in warm color tones.
• Tulle, curtains and bamboo curtains, pelmets in the hall - a combination that creates a feeling of luxury.
  

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Fashion trends 2016

• A combination of curtains and a hard lambrequin with no frills in the decor is considered a hit of the 2016 season.Monochrome or with simple geometric shapes looks spectacular on the window.
• A novelty of the 2016 season are also chameleon materials. Lambrequins from such fabrics are able to change color in different angles of lighting, giving the room mystery and romance.
  

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• The combination of shiny and matte swag or peroxides is the fashion trend of 2016. Looks perfect in classic rooms.
• New 2016 - openwork lambrequin.

How to choose the lambrequin

• First of all, you need to focus on 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 height of the ceilings is small, then you need to choose a material with stripes or with vertical geometric shapes.
  

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• The height of almost all models of lambrequins 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.
• Color also needs to be selected correctly, focusing on textiles in the design. If a lambrequin is bought at the same time as curtains, then it is desirable that it be from the same fabric as the curtains. If the latter are sewn from fabric with prints, the decorative part should be with a similar shade.
• Form is also of great importance. For small rooms, it is better to choose models with a small number of masonry. In large halls it is more expedient to buy magnificent models with a decor.

The window on the shaded side of the apartment is better to “dress” in a lambrequin from a veil or organza. Heavier and denser curtains in sunny rooms, well-lit.

How to care for lambrequins

• Lambrequins in the hall require special care. They get dirty much less than curtains and curtains because they are located under the ceiling, but there are some nuances of caring for them:
  

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• Periodically vacuuming the product; otherwise, dust deposited on its surface will fit into the material. It is not necessary to remove it at the same time, you can simply wrap the brush with wet gauze and carefully walk around the warehouses at a minimum speed.
• Bando cannot be washed at all. In this product, the material is often glued to the frame, any wetting will lead to deformation. It can be cleaned with a damp soft cloth, vacuum cleaner, or dry cleaned.
  

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• Soft models are washed out about 1 time in half a year. Washing should be done taking into account the fabric and its features. Synthetic machine washable in delicate or manual mode in a pouch. Cotton and linen, taking into account the requirements for the fabric.
• You can not twist the product. When washing in a car, you will need to set the gentle spin mode. Next, you need to carefully straighten it. If there is no jamming, you can hang it in place moist.
  

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Having studied the novelties of 2016 lambrequins, as well as their combinations in the photo, you can create a variety of styles and design options for windows in the living room.

Lambrequins for the hall: 40 options