Everything you need to know about Roman cornices

Roman curtains demanded and popular in our country. They are actively used for window decoration of residential and non-residential premises. They came to us from ancient times and are used almost unchanged in the design of modern interiors. Their main element is roman curtain rod - this is the name of a unique fastening of canvases, equipped with a special mechanism for raising, lowering and fixing it in a certain position.

Only when it appeared on our market, this product began to be actively in demand among consumers, who appreciated its strengths - practicality, aesthetics and increased ease of use. We will tell you more about fastening Roman blinds in our article.

Understanding concepts and definitions

Roman blinds are a stylish element of decor. They are simple and concise, which allows them to be used in rooms made in minimalist style directions. They are ideal for high-tech interiors, lofts, etc. The strengths of these unusual curtains include:

• Practicality;
• Functionality;
• Aesthetic appearance;
• The presence of their own stylistic features.

Despite the fact that this version of window drapery is called the know-how of the twentieth century, the history of Roman blinds goes back several centuries. Fundamentally new are only their modern cornices, which are not just a device for attaching them to window openings, but a complex control mechanism that allows you to adjust the height and position of the curtains. The fittings of Roman curtains were also updated, which also serve as their decoration.

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Mounting options for roman blinds

Cornice for Roman blinds can be found in the range of any hardware stores. This product is consistently in demand among consumers. Roman type cornices come in 3 types. They differ from each other in type, size and installation method. You can buy:

• Roman cornice mini;
• Classic Roman cornice;
• Beveled eaves of the Roman type.

You need to choose exactly the option that fits perfectly into the overall interior of the room where it is planned to be installed, will fully satisfy the requirements for it, will satisfy you at a price and become a functional mechanism that allows you to easily change the position of the Roman blind.

The Roman mini cornice is in demand among consumers. It has standard dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of the window openings of apartments in urban high-rise buildings.These models are designed to install a Roman blind on a window frame, which makes them ideal for small spaces, as it visually expands the interior space and does not create a clutter effect. The use of a mini Roman style cornice leaves the window sill open, allowing it to be used as another functional surface. These models of fasteners for Roman blinds are recommended for installation in kitchens and children's rooms. They will also be appropriate in the interior of public buildings, including where there is an increased traffic of people.

The classic Roman cornice also has standard sizes. Its distinctive feature is that it is used to hang a Roman blind exclusively on a window opening. Therefore, it will be ideal for installation in bedrooms, living rooms and other rooms where dense window drapery is required. When installing this type of cornice, the curtain fabric, being in the lowered state, will merge with the wall, which will create a stunning effect of a holistic space inside the room.

Beveled Roman cornices are installed on skylights. They have special design features, which, however, does not affect the aesthetics of the appearance of a window decorated with Roman blinds.

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Structural elements of Roman cornices

Modern cornice for Roman blinds has a unique design. Its basic design consists of several components:

• profile. It is the basis of Roman cornices. It is usually made of metal and is durable, reliable and resistant to deformation.
• Plumb. This element is used to hang the canvas, which is the basis of Roman blinds.
• Lifting mechanism and pulling system. These elements are designed to control the canvases of Roman blinds, adjust and fix their position in the window opening.
• Additional accessories. It includes chains, hooks, Velcro, etc. Their main task is to ensure the functionality of the eaves.

In the modern consumer market, Roman cornices are found not only in the basic configuration. You can buy complex fastenings of Roman blinds, additional functionality provided by the following elements:

• Open lift system. It gives Roman blinds an aesthetic appearance and makes them a real decoration of the window opening. When lifted, it provides a compact winding of the Roman blind on the shaft with the help of special chains. For its fixation, side hooks and hooks are used. This type of fastening is used if the Roman blind is the only window decoration.

• Lifting mechanism on a spring with a closed or open guide. This type of fastening is ideal for installation on a roof window. Its advantages include a strong aesthetic component, functionality and practicality.

A large selection of cornices for Roman blinds allows you to choose the best option for any, even non-standard window, which will organically fit into the overall interior and become its full complement.

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Types of lifting mechanisms for Roman blinds

The main working element of the Roman cornices is the lifting mechanism. It is entrusted with the function of adjusting the canvases of Roman blinds, raising and lowering them. On the modern consumer market, you can find models of cornices for Roman blinds, which, depending on the type of lifting mechanism, can be divided into two large groups:

• Manual;

• Electromechanical.

Both those and others are excellent for installation in residential and non-residential premises. They will be an ideal option for fastening Roman blinds with a cord lift mechanism.

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Hoist Structure

There is another classification of Roman cornices, which makes it much easier for consumers to choose models that are ideally suited both in terms of price and performance. You can buy:

• Eaves with a cord (rope) lifting mechanism. They represent an ideal ratio of quality and price. It is recommended to use them for decorating a window opening with Roman blinds made of light, flowing material.

• Eaves with a chain-rotor lifting mechanism. These products have a strong tape cord. Its lifting and lowering by means of rotating blocks, activates a special chain that fixes the Roman blind in a certain position.

• Eaves with automated control system. These products are suitable for installation in a "smart home". Adjusting the position and fixing the canvases is performed with a remote control.

Which lifting mechanism of the Roman cornice to prefer is up to you. It is recommended to give preference to models presented by well-known manufacturers, guaranteeing their high quality workmanship, functionality and durability.

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Material for the manufacture of cornices for Roman blinds

Cornices and accessories for Roman blinds are made of various materials, which allows you to choose the perfect option for any interior. On the modern market of goods for interior design, there are models of Roman-type fasteners from:

• Plastic;
• aluminum;
• tree.

Plastic cornices for Roman blinds belong to the economy class. Models with a chain control system are made from this material. This option for fastening Roman blinds is lightweight, compact and durable. Plastic cornices are able to withstand long-term loads, and a rich range of colors allows you to choose a mount for any interior.

Aluminum curtain rods are used for Roman blinds, which are made of dense, heavy material that allows you to completely darken the room even on a sunny summer afternoon. This mounting option is usually equipped with an automatic control system. They are installed in residential and non-residential premises. They are great for decorating window openings in rooms with an increased ceiling height.

Wooden cornices look elegant and stylish. They will be indispensable in rooms with a classic, rustic, antique or eco interior. Wooden fasteners will be ideally combined with Roman blinds made of natural materials - linen, satin, cotton. They are equipped with a cord lifting mechanism and are quite affordable.

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Benefits of roman blinds

Having barely appeared on the market, Roman blinds have become in demand among consumers. A special role in this was played by the perfect design of their fastening. Benefits of roman blinds, obvious:

• The installation of these mechanized devices can be performed even in hard-to-reach places. You can install them, including on non-standard windows that differ from ordinary ones in shape, size and location.
• Roman curtain rods provide not only an aesthetic appearance to the curtains, but also make them functional. Fully lowered canvases will prevent daylight from entering the room, and slightly raised to the required distance will allow you to fully adjust the level of lighting.
• Roman type cornices are suitable for attaching different types of fabrics, from tulle, silk and muslin to velvet, velor and tapestry.
• Additionally used fittings for Roman blinds give them an aesthetic appearance and allow you to choose the right option for any interior.

As for the cost of Roman-style cornices, a wide range of models will allow you to choose both economy and premium options, which makes these fixtures affordable for people with different budgets.

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Dimensions of cornices for Roman blinds

Modern manufacturers present cornices for Roman blinds of various sizes to the consumer's judgment. This allows them to be used for installation on window frames and window openings of standard and non-standard sizes. Therefore, before choosing the optimally suitable mount, you must first of all carefully measure the parameters of the window opening or frame (depending on where you plan to use the Roman blind).

For ordinary window openings, a classic cornice of standard sizes is suitable. This type of mounting is installed on the wall and does not take up extra space. A Roman blind with a cornice of this size is able to completely darken the room and create a single whole with the walls.

Oversized Roman cornices were created for enlarged window openings. Almost all of their models are equipped with mechanized lifting mechanisms. This is due to the fact that a certain effort is required to lift and hold bulky canvases. It will be very difficult to cope manually with the adjustment of Roman blinds installed on the overall window.

As for small windows, Roman-style mini cornices are ideal for them. They are attached directly to the window frame so that the curtain fits snugly against the glass without closing the window sill, that is, allowing it to be used as one of the functional areas. This type of cornice is designed for small spaces, it remarkably saves interior space and even visually slightly expands it.

There is a size of cornices for skylights. For them, beveled models are provided. If you are the owner of a house or non-residential premises, the windows of which have an unusual geometric shape, then you can always order the manufacture of a cornice for Roman blinds according to an individual sketch. This will allow him to fit perfectly into the window opening and complement the interior of the room.

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Rules for fastening cornices for Roman blinds

The eaves for fastening are, as a rule, complete with Roman blinds, which greatly facilitates the choice for the buyer. Moreover, all this is sold in the basic configuration, that is, with all the necessary fittings for hanging and using, and instructions for the user. It describes in detail all the stages of mounting the fastening of a Roman blind and the features of its operation. The instruction is common to all models, but with a description of the nuances of installing Roman blinds:

• Without inserts;
• With inserts;
• With arch;
• With a bay window;
• Bevelled, etc.

This allows the user to perform their installation independently, without resorting to the help of third-party specialists. In general, the rules for installing a Roman blind look like this:

• We choose the place of installation of the Roman cornice;
• We carry out the markup in the place of the future fastening of the eaves, depending on its model;
• We drill the wall at the installation sites of the side brackets;
• We hang a cornice on the installed fasteners;
• We install the weighting bar in the canvas;
• Using Velcro, we attach the weighting bar to the cornice and firmly clamp them together;
• We check the strength of the cornice and the operation of the mechanism for lifting and fixing the canvas;
• We check the fastening of the curtains.

On this, the installation of a Roman blind with a cornice can be considered completed. Now your window opening has acquired a fundamentally new look. Curtain with proper care will serve you for many years without losing its aesthetic appearance.

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How to choose a cornice for Roman blinds?

We talked about all the features of the eaves for Roman blinds and now we turn to the question of his choice. In the modern consumer market, this option for fixing window decoration is presented in a wide range. In order to choose the right model, it is necessary to take into account a number of aspects, namely:

• When choosing the type of cornice and its lifting mechanism, take an interest in the maximum permissible load on it and the maximum weight of the canvas that it can withstand.
• It is better to refuse a Roman cornice with a length of more than 4 meters. As practice shows, such fastening is not durable. The fact is that due to heavy loads, the risk of deformation of both the cornice itself and its lifting mechanism is too great. For the design of the overall window opening, it is better to choose two cornices that are small in length.
• It is better to refuse the Roman cornice if you plan to use it together with a dense and heavy curtain, the length of which exceeds 3 meters;
• Pay attention to the presence of the third central mounting bracket when choosing a massive Roman type cornice model.

As for the choice of fastening design and the Roman curtains themselves, it will depend on the nature of the room where it is planned to be installed and the features of its interior. When choosing a set of Roman blinds for the kitchen, give preference to models that are practical, easy to maintain and less susceptible to dirt and aggressive moisture. When using them to decorate a bedroom window or other living room, choose options made from natural materials with high environmental performance.

And a few more recommendations for choosing a set of Roman blinds are given by professional interior designers. They allow you to use this decoration option even in bathrooms, choosing waterproof canvases for this. Roman blinds are compatible with tulle and muslin.

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How to reduce the cornice of the Roman type?

Modern Roman cornices, presented by well-known manufacturers of such products, are strong, high-quality and durable products. Despite the fact that they are selected under a certain window opening or window frame, they are allowed to be hung to another place. If this is a window with a smaller size than where the cornice hung before, then it, like the Roman blind itself, will need to be reduced. You can do it yourself:

• Make the correct measurements of the window opening where it is planned to install a used cornice along with a Roman blind;
• Change the length of the adjustment cord - it is recommended to reduce it by exactly as many centimeters as you will reduce the length of the curtain fabric;
• Cut off excess fabric, leaving 2 - 4 cm from the set mark to invert and mask the cut line;
• Tuck the fabric remaining to perform the inversion from the wrong side and glue it with mounting glue;
• It is allowed to attach the curtain to the cornice only after the glue has dried.

By purchasing a cornice with a Roman blind as a set, you can be sure that you are purchasing a practical, functional and durable product that will serve for many years without losing its performance characteristics.

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Methods for attaching a curtain fabric to a Roman cornice

It's hard to believe, but there are several options for attaching Roman blinds to the cornices discussed in our article. The most common of them include:

• Velcro;
• Loops and ties.

Velcro allows you to easily remove the Roman blind from the cornice to clean it from dirt and also easily attach it back countless times. This mounting option will even allow you to change the curtain fabric when the owner wants to change something in the overall interior.

The presence of loops and ties for fastening makes Roman blinds look like ordinary models. Their main difference will be their lifting control system.

Roman cornice can be installed anywhere. Its location does not affect the functionality and aesthetic appearance of this mounting option.

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Practical recommendations for those who are going to buy curtain rods for Roman blinds

Roman blinds are rapidly gaining popularity in our country. They are actively used by professional designers for installation in residential and non-residential interiors. If you are going to complement your interior with a Roman blind, then when choosing a cornice for attaching it, pay attention to the following points:

• The installed cornice or other option for fastening the Roman blinds should not interfere with the functionality of the window, the sashes should open and close freely.
• Roman cornices, which have an automated control mechanism, can only be mounted on a window opening. These models have their own heavy weight, so using them for mounting on a frame is very risky.

• When decorating a window with a narrow window sill, it is not recommended to install the cornice for Roman blinds on the frame.
• When installing the cornice, it is better to use the "native" fittings for Roman blinds, as it is ideal for them.

Roman blinds are a versatile window decoration option. All their beauty is revealed with the right fastening. Its best option would be a special Roman cornice, which was discussed in our article. You can buy it in any specialized store.

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