Curtains are usually hung on standard window curtain rods (crossbars over the window). These curtain rods are either ceiling or wall, depending on the surface to which they are attached. In addition, curtain rods are classified according to the type of material, and today they are made from almost everything that is possible. The most popular are metal, plastic, wooden curtain rods, as well as curtain rods made from a combination of these three materials..
It is believed that ceiling cornices are the most common, however, it is wall cornices that are the traditional solution (and they are popular with designers). But the cornices are divided not only by the type of fastening and material. There are special types of cornices.
Everyone knows what classic curtain rods look like — this is a rod on which hooks or rings are attached that hold the curtain. But this is not the only type of cornices..
There are also string cornices. They work in a similar way, but instead of a barbell, a stretched string (thin wire) is used..
But the most close attention lately has been paid to profile cornices for curtains, and the reason for this is the ability to bend them and place them in non-standard conditions and conditions. For example, profile cornices can be run along the ceiling, literally embedding them into it..
Profile cornices and baguette cornices are often used by designers when you need to create a neat clean silhouette of the window, because baguette cornices perfectly hide a niche, and profile cornices are easily masked.
Profile cornices differ from any others in that they consist of rails with hooks attached to them.
Ceiling walkways (profile ceiling cornices) are usually useful where curved areas, bay windows, and patio or balcony doors, that is, wherever a standard walkway can interfere with the closing and opening of doors, as well as where window niches not standard.
You can control the alternation of curtains manually, or you can do it using a drive. As a rule, it is the profile cornices that are equipped with electric control..
Most often, profile cornices are made of aluminum, but if desired, rails can be made from any other material..
If non-profile cornices are placed on curved areas, then custom-made metal structures are most often used..
