Lambrequins in the interior - optional guide

What is a lambrequin?

Lambrequin (fr. Lambrequin) is a horizontal decorative element that is attached to the top of a window, doorway or arch to the cornice or directly to the curtains. The most popular use is to decorate a window opening over curtains. Currently, there are several types: hard or bandeau, soft and combined.

What are the types of lambrequins?

They are divided into several main types. Let's consider each in more detail.

Hard

Bando - simple lambrequins for curtains without corrugated folds. They are made on a rigid base, which is covered with fabric.

Soft

It is a fabric draped canvases falling down in beautiful waves. More about them let's talk below.

Combined

This design for curtains combines hard and soft details that can be alternated in a certain sequence.

Drapery ideas for soft lambrequins

There are several different draperies available.

• Coquille.One of the elements of the soft lambrequin, which is located in the center of the curtain composition.
• Swagi. Semicircular fabrics, draped with folds.
• Jabot (de jabot). This decorative element transforms an ordinary swag into a more interesting and original model.
• Crossover. Half-wags or perekidy are cuts of fabric arbitrarily thrown over rod cornice.
• Tie. Vertical fold of fabric with a beveled line at the bottom.
• Cascade. Fabric with slant drapery. This most often one-sided element is located on the side of the entire curtain ensemble.

Material for lambrequins

And now let's look at what lambrequins are most often made of. A certain type of material will allow you to transform the curtains and give them an unusual look.

• Veil. Translucent fabric, drape well and perfectly transmits sunlight.
• Organza. Thin and airy fabric with a beautiful iridescent shine.
• Felt. Incredibly durable, yet very soft and pleasant to the touch material.
• Chiffon. Delightfully light, it has an amazing shine and subtle tints of color.
• Capron. Due to its elasticity and elasticity, this material is able to withstand significant stretching without losing its appearance.
• Atlas. Satin fabric creates graceful draperies and reflects light beautifully.
• Software. It has a soft pliable structure that allows for beautiful draperies and pleats.
• Linen. It has high strength, excellent hygroscopicity and little contamination.
• Cord. With the help of the lace cord technique, very original lambrequins for curtains are created.
• Jacquard. A beautiful and elegant fabric on which a large ornament is woven.

In the photo there are curtains with a veil lambrequin in the living room.

Lambrequin shapes

There are basic forms:

• In the form of an arch. Such a decorative element gives the window and the interior a stylish and original look.
• Straight. The simplest type, which is often used together with classic curtains. This design is easy to attach and does not collect dust.
• In the fold.A horizontal piece of fabric gathered in bow pleats. Sometimes it is decorated with ruffles, tassels, flounces or fringes.
• Asymmetrical. Lambrequins for curtains with asymmetry on one side or obliquely allow you to correct the imperfect proportions of the window opening and the room.

In the photo there is a dining room and curtains with a lambrequin in a fold.

Design and drawings

Stylish design allows you to create especially original compositions.

Curtains with a curly modular or plank lambrequin look more elegant and sophisticated. Subtle and delicate lace patterns give the whole interior a touch of romanticism.

see also a selection of photos of openwork lambrequins.

Cloth of fabric gathered with folds with a curtain tape.

In the photo, a white and blue lambrequin with a floral pattern is in perfect harmony with the pillows and the overall color scheme of the room.

Stripes, squares and other patterns will create visual illusions in the room and affect the geometry of the room.

The harmonious combination of two colors will add expressiveness to the design of curtains and will bring the most daring creative ideas to life.

Take a look ideas for combining curtains of 2 colors.

In the photo there are curtains with a two-tone lambrequin in the bedroom.

Decorating

An interesting decor gives the curtains a unique look and provides an opportunity to stylishly decorate the window opening.

Fringed

Lambrequins decorated with fringes by their presence in the interior give it an elegant, aesthetic, complete and holistic look.

With tassels

Suitable for different interior styles. They look appropriate in any room and make it especially cozy.

With flowers

Floral patterns look great on both hard and soft models. These prints create a playful mood in the interior and bring warmth and tenderness to it.

With rhinestones or bugles

They raise the level of window decoration, make it more luxurious. They go especially well with oriental interior styles.

Puffs

They will add luxury and romanticism to the room. Puffs or a header are perfect for classic-style rooms.

Performances in various styles

The decor of the curtains, thought out to the smallest detail, will allow you to create the most comfortable design.

Modern

Here, more restrained and laconic models made of dense fabric are most often used, without unnecessary draperies.

Classic

In this style, combined, hard and soft lambrequins for curtains will be appropriate, they will especially ideally emphasize the classic interior and give it even more solidity.

In the photo there is a living room in a classic style and curtains with lambrequins on the windows.

Baroque

Sophisticated volumetric compositions on a gilded wooden baguette of intertwined draperies give the curtains an amazing and luxurious look.

Provence

Bell or pleated lambrequins with floral, checkered or striped prints look great in such a calm and cozy style.

Country

Bright hard or soft lambrequins of a simple shape will be an excellent independent decor element or an addition to other country-style curtains.

Oriental

Products for curtains of a rich dark shade will catch the eye and make the room luxurious in an oriental way.

In the photo there are curtains with straight lambrequins of a rigid form in the living room in an oriental style.

Color spectrum

The right color palette has a positive effect on the ambiance of the room.

Indoors, curtains with a red or burgundy lambrequin will look truly elegant and will become the basis for a harmonious and elite interior.

In the photo there is a dining room and curtains decorated with a red lambrequin.

White is lighter and more spacious, black and white gives the room a special expressiveness, and a milky shade adds interest and style to it.

Green is a soft, fresh and calm natural shade that creates a soothing and relaxing atmosphere in the interior.

Brown can take on different shades depending on how the light hits it. A brown or chocolate lambrequin with gold will perfectly fit into a room in any style.

In the photo there is an office and curtains with a brown lambrequin on the window.

The beige color brings simplicity, conciseness and clarity to the interior. Therefore, a room with a beige lambrequin on the windows looks very elegant and gentle.

Yellow compensates for the lack of light in the room and with its warmth creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

In the photo there is a living room and curtains with a yellow bandeau.

Blue curtains with a lambrequin bring harmony to the atmosphere of the entire room. Can be diluted with other textiles in blue tones, such as a bedspread or carpet.

With the use of a lilac lambrequin, you can achieve truly original window decoration results. This color will undoubtedly add tenderness, softness and romance to every room.

A huge number of shades of pink, allows you to create a truly stylish interior design.

Combination with different types of curtains

Various combinations complement and emphasize the design of the room without disturbing the harmony.

Most often, matching colors are chosen for a lambrequin with curtains, curtains or cotton curtains. This combination allows you to maintain the proportions and symmetry of the window opening.

Blinds with a lambrequin are a modern and practical solution. Such window decor has an original appearance and also hides the visible imperfections of the upper part of the window.

Bandeau or simple folded canvases will perfectly complement Roman blinds and give the window decor a new sound.

Here, designs of complex or simple cut can be used, in a single color scheme, or vice versa, in a bright and contrasting combination with roller blinds.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Curtains with a lambrequin in the interior.

Kitchen

To decorate the kitchen and give it a festive and solemn look, they use models of not too complex shapes from practical fabrics.

Living room

Both classic and elegant and more laconic narrow options are suitable here.

In the photo there is a living room and window openings decorated with curtains with lambrequins.

Bedroom

Such decor of curtains gives the bedroom the right mood, relaxation and beauty.

Children

Soft and hard models with appliqués or patterns will be appropriate here. They will allow you to emphasize your own style of the nursery.

Cabinet

Strict and laconic options emphasize the importance of the owner of the office and make the interior more respectable.

Ideas for unusual windows

If you show a certain amount of imagination, you can easily decorate windows of any size and shape.

Small window

Openwork or light designs in nude tones are suitable for decoration. They will visually facilitate the window opening and raise the ceiling.

Two windows

Two adjacent windows and a pier, preferably should be designed in the same style. For them, they choose both a decor with a rich, expensive and lush cut, and a bandeau with the most simplified design.

For bay window

Such decoration of the bay window, will give it elegance, originality and add a touch of antiquity.

Window with balcony door

They will help to balance the size of this window and make it proportional.

On an arched window

On such round window openings, the classic options look especially elegant. The drapery, emphasizing the shape of the arch, will add a touch of pomp and palace splendor to the interior.

Angular

This arrangement brings its own flavor and originality to the room.

In the photo there is a living room in a modern style and gray curtains with a lambrequin on the corner window.

Selection Tips

Basic recommendations for choosing:

• It is not advisable to choose long and too lush draperies for decorating small rooms and small windows.
• In poorly lit rooms, it is better to use a simpler top in light colors, without unnecessary folds.
• Particular attention should be paid to the choice of fabric. Its components will depend on the purpose of the premises.

How to hang a lambrequin?

There are several options for attaching a soft lambrequin, on rings, on Velcro, on eyelets and hooks. A different mounting technique is used to install the gang.

Step-by-step instruction

Algorithm of actions how to hang constructions:

1. Mark the holes, drill them with a hammer drill and install the cornice.
2. Sew a curtain tape on the lambrequin.
3. Attach plastic rings to the braid.
4. Hang on the cornice and straighten the structure.

Video

Illustrative examples of fastening.

Care and cleaning recommendations

Proper care will contribute to the long-term preservation of the appearance. Bandos have their own distinctive cleaning recommendations.

Several recommendations for care:

• For self-care, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle.
• A more thorough cleaning of the product is recommended to be done in dry cleaning.

How to wash pelmets?

Washing depends on the composition of the fabric, as each one will wash under different conditions.

1. Use only hand wash or delicate mode in a washing machine.
2. It is recommended to use washing gel instead of powder.
3. Do not tumble dry or wring.
4. Do not overload the machine in order to thoroughly rinse the product and prevent white streaks from the detergent.
5. In the presence of severe contamination, it is advisable to pre-soak the product.
6. After washing, the cloth must be ironed in a wet state, while choosing a delicate temperature regime on the iron.

Photo gallery

Curtains with a lambrequin make the interior truly chic. It gives the curtain ensemble nobility and refined sophistication, over and over again updating its appearance and adjusting the parameters of the window opening.