Ceiling decoration with cornices: 4 types of cornices

Advantages of ceiling cornices

• Curtains from floor to ceiling “enlarge” the room, making it taller and more spacious;



• A curtain covering the space from ceiling to floor will help hide minor defects in the wall or wallpaper;
• The ceiling cornice can easily be converted into a wall cornice using brackets;
• An inconspicuous cornice will help draw attention to the curtains, and the baguette itself will become a catchy and stylish part of the room’s design.

Ceiling cornice for suspended ceilings: photos and main features

A separate subspecies is the ceiling cornice for suspended ceilings. This model can decorate a room with a suspended ceiling much more effectively than wall structures. First of all, the empty distance between the cornice and the surface of the stretch ceiling will look unsightly, and if it is too small, moving fasteners can simply scratch the film.

Ceiling cornices for suspended ceilings have their own installation features, depending on which there are two main types.

Types of ceiling cornices

Ceiling cornices can be divided into several types:

1. Based on the material they are made of, curtain rods are divided into plastic, wooden and metal (including aluminum).

• Plastic curtain rods are inexpensive and practical. There are both simple models, almost invisible, and chic options with a baguette strip, worthy of any interior.
• Metal curtain rods are very durable and ideal for heavy curtains and drapes. Such curtain rods are suitable both for rooms in fashionable “high-tech” or “modern” styles: the shine of metal and an emphasis on modern materials, and for vintage “retro” and “Provence” styles: a combination of classics and comfort.

Often such curtain rods are used in bathrooms, where wood is inappropriate and plastic is unsound.

Such cornices look gorgeous in minimalist interiors, as well as in rooms decorated in Scandinavian style.

• Wooden cornice is environmentally friendly. Thanks to the texture of the material, such a cornice can be decorated with intricate carvings (option with a baguette strip) or left emphatically simple and strict.

2. In appearance: hidden and decorative.

• Hidden ceiling curtain rods are needed in order to visually enlarge the room.

To disguise the cornice, a baguette strip is sometimes used to imitate the ceiling covering.

• Decorative cornices are a full-fledged part of the room’s design. Their appearance should be combined with furniture, other decorative elements, texture and color of curtains.

3. By configuration: round, string, profile.

Round ceiling cornices are a rod made of metal, plastic or wood, lying on brackets attached to the ceiling.

String cornices are a thin string stretched between two fasteners. This option is only suitable for thin, weightless curtains and drapes.

Profile cornices are a whole system equipped with tracks for runners, a control mechanism, clamps and plugs.

Such cornices are divided into single-row or multi-row.

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We should also highlight the flexible ceiling cornice - an ideal solution for arched passages, rooms with bay windows and the implementation of design ideas for decorating a room with draperies.

A flexible ceiling cornice is perfect for non-standard window openings and architecturally unusual rooms.

4. Based on their shape, the following types of ceiling cornices can be distinguished: corner, straight, with rounded corners, rounded.

Corner ceiling cornices are versatile and convenient. They are suitable for both ordinary windows and rooms with a bay window.

For rooms with rounded niches, rounded ceiling cornices are ideal. They are also relevant for any room in which you are going to create something original: a canopy, screen, etc.

Curtain rods with rounded corners allow the curtains to fit snugly against the window. Due to this, less cold air and light penetrates into the room (if you close them).

A regular straight ceiling cornice is ideal for all types of curtains.

Rules for choosing wooden ceiling cornices

When giving preference to wooden products, you must remember that:

• Wooden ceiling cornices are universal in aesthetic terms. They are suitable for almost any interior. This is the best option for owners who like to frequently make minor changes to their decor.
• The structures are able to withstand the weight of curtains made of any fabric.
• Wood is a durable and unpretentious material that can serve for many years without losing its decorative and functional qualities.
• The cornices, covered with intricate and unique carvings, are true works of art.

Before purchasing or ordering a wooden ceiling cornice, you must consult with specialists about the technical characteristics of the material. Traditional species include oak, walnut, ash, and cherry. More exotic and expensive - wenge, mahogany.

Price overview for Moscow

The cost of a cornice depends on the material it is made of, the features of its design and design, and the dimensions of the cornice are also important.

1. A plastic cornice can be bought for 352 rubles (double-row).
2. A plastic cornice with a ribbon (a simple design option) will cost 495 rubles.
3. Aluminum cornices are more expensive - from 600 rubles.
4. Prices for baguette cornices made of wood start from one and a half thousand rubles.
5. The profile cornice will be yours for an amount starting from 400 rubles.
6. A metal ceiling cornice (single-row, round) costs from 314 rubles.

Ceiling plastic cornice

In terms of their quality characteristics, and, in particular, durability, plastic hangers are not inferior to metal or wooden ones, but their cost is much lower. Plastic ceiling curtain rods have a wide variety of colors and designs, so they can be matched to any style in which the room is decorated.

The prefabricated design of such cornices allows you to equip walls with non-standard shapes with them. These can be various U-shaped, angular or wavy structures. According to external features, a plastic ceiling cornice can be simple or decorated. This is a fairly practical option and, moreover, easy to install, which allows you to install it yourself.

Photo

The photo gallery will show you all the variety of ceiling cornices.