The design of the bay window cornice is not much different from the usual. The latter is usually understood as an aluminum profile. It is absolutely flat and does not have any roundness. The most important difference is that the bay window curtain, the photo of which is presented below, consists of many sections of the profile and completely repeats the profile of the window opening. Such an element looks more attractive, always creates warmth and homeliness.
Bay window
Eaves for bay windows perfectly help to create the effect of a large room. This is not only a good part of the design, but also a great decoration of the facade. Large windows also play an important role. They visually increase the volume, and during the day create pleasant lighting in the room. But not all people like to live openly, and sometimes large windows create internal discomfort. It is in this case that bay windows come to the rescue. Basically, cornices of this type are oval or made of many pieces of profile.
There are four types of bay windows:
- Metal.
- Ceiling.
- Wall.
- Plastic.
Next, we consider all of them individually.
Metal
Bay windows for curtains fill the interior with home comfort. Most often, this design is made of aluminum. This metal has good flexibility and hardness. Aluminum can be given any shape, moreover, it bends at many angles. This metal lends itself well to chemical processing. Because of this, he is disguised as other more beautiful materials. Metal structures can support enormous weight. They are often used for heavy curtains made of thick fabric. Some designers use aluminum cornices to decorate the decor. Curtains are never hung on such copies, and they are always in sight. For these purposes, there are special designs that make out antique.
Ceiling mounted
The ceiling bay window cornice is installed on the upper horizontal part of the room. Its installation is quite complicated. During installation, you need to show the necessary dexterity and attention. Ceiling cornice is a rather primitive design. It consists of two main parts: a vertical crossbar and a guide to which the curtains are directly attached. The main feature of the ceiling cornice is that the curtains can be removed from the window at any distance. But most often this curtain rod is used to create curtains.
Benefits of Ceiling Cornice
Bay window cornice, which is mounted on the ceiling, is much easier to maintain. This mechanism is firmly fixed to the ceilings. Damage to this cornice is much less than wall. Curtains on this element are easier to install, since the fasteners are perpendicular to the head. It is worth noting that dust does not accumulate on this cornice. Therefore, wet cleaning should be done less frequently.
Wall
The wall bay window eaves differs from ceiling in simplicity of installation. It is important to pay due attention to the material and weight of this device. If during the repair the walls were leveled with any material, it is necessary to carefully carry out all the work. This is necessary so as not to damage the aligned walls. Metal wall products are difficult to deform in order to achieve the ideal shape for combining curtains and walls, but usually changing the shape of the bay window molding is necessary. To solve this problem, cornices are made of flexible metals or tin-based alloys.
Pros and cons of plastic elements
First, consider the benefits. Plastic is one of the cheapest materials, as there are components for its manufacture in any country. From this we can conclude that plastic cornices are an ideal ratio of price and quality. Also, plastic is a lightweight material that does not cause difficulties during transportation. The material is very flexible and able to deform at any angle. Because of this ability, it is used in the manufacture of curtain rods for complex walls.
Now about the cons. Do not forget that this material does not have any protection against breakage. That is, plastic is a very fragile material. Due to its low strength, it is not able to hold a large weight. Plastic cornices are used in budget design options. With expensive finishes, it was abandoned due to an inability to create beauty. These are the two most significant reasons why plastic cornices are used only in cheap finishing works.
Flexible
This is an innovative solution in modern design. These cornices appeared on the market only a couple of years ago. During this time, flexible products have been able to prove their worth. They are quickly gaining popularity, so they are often used by professional designers.
Such a cornice is made of a material that is capable of any deformation. Because of this feature, it can take any form. It is sold rolled up. Sometimes the cost of goods is calculated based on the purchased length. Thanks to these features, such a curtain rod is the most popular at the moment. The design is most often mounted on the ceiling, but it is also designed for wall installation.
The flexible cornice is mounted on individual mounts on which it will not be possible to install another cornice . Thanks to this, the product can be extended or shortened. The distance between the mounts is usually 50 centimeters. But these are conditional indicators, since the distance between them depends on the mass of the curtains that will hang on this ledge.
String
Strings are the rarest eaves. They are not oval or round. This is due to the fact that the curtains hang on a string that is stretched between two fixtures. Mostly such structures are used in rectangular bay windows. It is important to remember that this curtain rod is intended only for light curtains, like tulle.
Many people simply refused to use string cornices when creating bay windows. Such elements are very common in the design environment. They are used to highlight any part of the interior. Also, string cornices can be used if the house has more than two bay windows.
Installation of such a cornice is very simple. To do this, you need to visually mark the bay window, and then install two or more brackets. After that, you need to pull the string itself. This should be done as much as possible so that the curtains do not sag.
Features of string cornice
Since the construction is quite primitive, anyone can make it. To do this, you only need to buy a string and clamps. But this acquisition will not be so economical. The cost of a homemade cornice is a couple of hundred rubles less than the finished purchase.
Very often, homemade cornices are made by those people who like to do useful things with their own hands. And they also do this using a very thick string so that the eaves can withstand heavy curtains made of thick fabric.
Tire
The tire cornice is made of cast and non-bending materials. The main feature is that on this design you can make a smooth angle of rotation of the curtains. Despite this and many features, a tire rail is not common, just like a string. More relevant today are wall and ceiling cornices.
Conclusion
So, we examined what a bay window cornice is, and what varieties it happens. Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that the most practical and fashionable option is a ceiling or wall cornice.