Interior fashion, including curtains, does not stand still. At the same time, not only the models and colors of the curtains change, but the methods of their fastening above the window. Today, the trend is elegance and functionality. These qualities are fully met by the recently popular ones. We offer you a selection of photos with design ideas for 2017 curtains for the bedroom on the ceiling cornice.

Types and advantages of ceiling cornices

Despite the fact that the choice of cornice depends primarily on personal preferences, in the bedroom it is more appropriate to use ceiling rather than wall structures. This is explained by the fact that for a full sleep a person needs darkness and isolation from the rest of the world. Therefore, the main important condition that applies to curtains and cornices in the bedroom is the possibility of complete blackout.

The design of ceiling-mounted cornices allows you to curtain the window as tightly as possible, without gaps, from the ceiling to the floor, leaving no gaps for the sun's rays. Such cornices are also convenient in that they can be mounted anywhere on the ceiling. Thanks to this feature, not only window curtains are hung on them, but also canopies, as well as fabric partitions. Both allow you to separate the bed from the rest of the bedroom space and create the most comfortable conditions for sleeping.

In addition, ceiling cornices are used in rooms that differ in such features as:

• Low ceilings. Curtains mounted on the ceiling cornice visually pull the walls up. Wall cornices, even if they are fixed high, at least a little, but “eat up” the height of the walls.
• Tall windows. If the window is located almost under the ceiling or close to it, then the cornice fixed to the wall will inevitably be lower than the window opening.
• Drywall partitions. Installing a cornice on non-permanent walls is not safe, especially in cases where the curtains are multi-layered and heavy.

There are three main types of ceiling-mounted cornices:

1. 1 Strings. They are used for curtains and curtains made of light fabric. The basis of such a cornice is a thin steel cable resembling a guitar string with a maximum length of 5 meters. It is attached to the ceiling with two small brackets. To prevent the cable from sagging under the weight of the curtains, it is supported in the middle with another additional fastener.
2. 2 Profile . They can be used both for light curtains and for multi-layer curtain ensembles made of fabric of any density. Profile cornices are aluminum and plastic, consist of several tracks and, if necessary, they can be rounded. The maximum length of plastic products is 3 meters, and metal products 6 meters.
3. 3 Baguette. Baguette are called string and profile cornices, the fastening part of which is closed with a metal, plastic or wooden plank. They have a stylish design and are not only functional, but also decorative.

As you can see, the range of ceiling cornices is wide and allows you to choose the appropriate design for each model of curtains.

As for design, this year, when decorating a bedroom, designers are advised to adhere to unobtrusive minimalism, so traditional options for curtain ensembles in a simple and concise design are in fashion. This means that if you like lush draperies and frilly decorations, they should not prevail and overshadow the more modest elements of the decor, and the color of the curtains should be repeated in other textile details of the interior.

There are several basic models of curtains for the ceiling cornice, recommended this season for the bedroom.

Traditional curtains and curtains

Classic curtains with deep vertical folds can elongate any interior, hide its flaws and emphasize its advantages. It is impossible to spoil the bedroom with such curtains, and the “correct” color will allow them to harmoniously fit into any design from classic to avant-garde.

If you plan to hang them on a string cornice, you will have to choose a light fabric. For example, taffeta for curtains and mesh cotton tulle for curtains.

In this case, they can be fixed on the flip loops. Such an ensemble will perfectly protect the bedroom from bright light, and it will look easy and elegant. Since the string cornice behind the curtains is practically invisible, it will give the impression that they are floating in the air.

If you like curtains made of more solemn and heavy fabrics: brocade, velvet, jacquard and metal fasteners in bronze and platinum, you will have to hang a profile cornice for them, because, unlike string ones, profile cornices can withstand significant loads.

Curtains for such curtains are made of silk or chiffon, decorated with embroidery. The curtain ensemble will be completed with a decorative baguette in the color of the furniture.

Curtains with lambrequin

Luxurious, lush and artsy multi-layer fabric designs with flounces, fringe and tassel assemblies have not yet left our bedrooms, but lambrequins (bando and openwork) that are relevant this season are distinguished by a rather concise execution.

They are characterized by simple shapes with straight lines fixed on a rigid base.

With a lambrequin in a modern bedroom, it is allowed to combine any curtains, from classic ensembles of curtains with curtains to avant-garde Roman blinds and fabric blinds.

The cornice for them will need a profile, preferably baguette, with several tracks (one for each layer of curtains).

Roman and French blinds

They also look good on the ceiling cornice, as well as the usual traditional straight curtains.

They can also be combined with curtains.

They are distinguished by a large number of scalloped folds located along the entire height of the canvases and divided into vertical segments. Recently, they are more common in the front rooms of hotels and restaurants than in residential interiors.

This season, designers offer the owners of houses and apartments to also remember these beautiful curtains. Thanks to numerous folds, even French curtains made of light fabrics shade the room well and are perfect for the bedroom. Previously, such curtains were static, but in modern models a lifting mechanism is provided and, if necessary, the bedroom can always be ventilated.

“French women” look very magnificent and festive, but since conciseness is in trend today, for modern interiors it is proposed to sew them from plain light fabrics in delicate pastel shades. An elegant baguette strip in the color of curtains or furniture, decorated with gilding (if it is found in other decorative elements) will make the window decoration stylistically complete.

The secret to the popularity of using ceiling cornices in the bedroom is simple. They not only emphasize the decorative possibilities of curtains, but also help to fully reveal their functional qualities - to protect our sleep from light and drafts. This year, among the ideas offered by designers for decorating windows with curtains fixed to the ceiling, you can always find an option for a bedroom of any design, so the tandem of curtains and a ceiling cornice definitely deserves attention.