What wooden products are called “pendants” and what do they represent? Decorative curtains on a doorway, often made by hand, are commonly called pendants. They are hung on the doorway, eliminating the need to buy a door leaf. Pendants are made from different materials. Wood is especially preferred.
The use of wood trim and interior items made from wood has always been popular.
A canvas is formed by alternately attaching threads with a length equal to the height of the opening, with small wooden parts of various shapes attached to them. They are often cylindrical or spherical in shape. The parts are attached along the entire length of each individual thread. This method of designing internal transitions from one room to another has long gained popularity not only due to its aesthetic value, but also its cost-effectiveness.
Curtains for a doorway will fit perfectly into any style and will become an interesting detail of room decor.
The product is assigned to perform a number of functions.
- Create an atmosphere of comfort.
- Complement the interior of the premises.
- Gives the premises a finished look.
- Separate the room and other rooms.
- Mask construction defects (for example, gaps along the line of the upper trims).
- Zoning of individual sections of the interior space of the house is carried out.
- Serve as a frame for the opening.
Natural materials for interior decoration are becoming more and more relevant.
Advantages of decorative wooden pendants
Wooden pendants have many advantages. Some of them are that such curtains do not require much space to be placed, and installation does not require the installation of special additional elements.
They are used in situations where it is not possible to fix a full door leaf or it is necessary to drape the door.
In addition, I am impressed by the fact that when using pendants:
- no need to attach expensive fittings;
- the cost of funds will be several times lower than the cost of installing doors;
- the resulting decorative product can be easily moved to any other place.
Such curtains will not be able to perform full protective functions; they are used more for decorative purposes.
Light wooden curtains have a long history, dating back to the times of the ancient East. Somewhat later they began to be used in France, then in other countries. The types of wood that give the product strength are often used for manufacturing. These can be considered: bamboo, linden. Oak, beech, and some varieties of fruit trees are also suitable.
Using wooden curtains, you can disguise the door, which will give the room a more cozy look, especially if there are several doors in the room.
Metal blinds with wooden slats are considered products of a similar type.
Types of bamboo curtains
Despite the similarity of materials used in the production of curtains, the designs differ from each other. Depending on how the components are arranged, curtains can be vertical or horizontal.
The latter are a flexible fabric reminiscent of Asian mats. They are made from thin bamboo strips and are held together with frequent stitches using high-quality cotton thread.
Horizontal curtains are divided into several types - for example, Roman, roller, Japanese.
There are also roller blinds - curtains consisting of a large number of bamboo straws. The canvas can be multi-colored or plain. There is a weighting agent at the bottom. When lifted, the panel is rolled up or wound onto a roller.
Vertical curtains are divided into 2 types:
- "Vietnamese". These curtains came into fashion 25 years ago. The fabric consists of long threads and bamboo tubes. All elements are connected to each other by metal hooks. The panel is attached to the top bar, which is installed on the door cornice. The lower base remains hanging. Lightweight, dynamic and hanging curtains made of bamboo give the room an Asian flavor. By shading the room in sunny weather, Vietnamese curtains promote air circulation.
- The second type of vertical curtains is used less frequently because it requires a lot of space for installation. Externally, the products are similar to the usual roller curtains.
Popular types of wood used and combination with the interior
Wooden curtains have a pleasant appearance. They are universal. They can be used in any interior style. The patterns decorating the curtains are ideal for any finishing coating, including wallpaper, Venetian plaster, and lining.
Wooden structures decorate the room, adding aesthetics and uniqueness to it.
Light wood species are used to make wooden interior curtains and slats: Canadian linden, cork, bamboo, and other species of similar quality.
Wooden structures decorate the room, adding aesthetics and uniqueness to it.
The presence of wooden curtains emphasizes the originality of the room design and reflects design practicality.
Functional purpose of wooden curtains
Fabric curtains on the door
Curtains made of fabric and wood are popular today. Door hangers are used for different purposes:
- Used as an interior door. In this way, it is possible to achieve a visual expansion of space while maintaining the boundaries of individual rooms of the home.
- Curtains made of wood zone the space with a conditional division of rooms into separate sectors (zones) for sleep, work, relaxation, and sports activities.
- As a decor for decorating a living space in the chosen style. Curtains made of wooden beads and fabric can become a highlight, adding originality and aesthetics to the room.
To summarize, we note that curtains made of fabric and wood on the door opening do not pretend to be a full replacement for interior doors. Over time, these products occupy their niche, being more responsible for aesthetics and elegance than for functionality.
Photo - wooden curtains in the interior
Features of wooden curtains that brought them popularity
Hanging curtains, like door curtains, gained their popularity due to features that can be interpreted as advantages of the products. Among them, the following must be presented.
- Resistant to moisture. This property makes it possible to use such curtains in rooms where there is high humidity: in kitchens, in bathrooms.
- The presence of such properties as antistatic, antibacterial, giving the wallpaper the quality of resistance to dust and dirt settling.
- The environmental friendliness mentioned above makes the product absolutely safe for use.
- Durability contributes to a long service life.
- The low cost means that wooden curtains for decorating a doorway can be purchased by most people.
- The abundance of different colors allows you to select curtains to match any external background of the room.
Wooden models can be installed both on entrance and balcony doors, as well as on interior openings and arches, outlining the boundaries of individual rooms.
For many, the main advantage is the simplicity of the device and operation. As an additional attraction for those who are interested in Feng Shui, one can cite the belief that such products absorb and neutralize negative energy flows well.
They are safe for humans, antibacterial, and do not cause allergic reactions.
Advantages of curtains used as doors
There are many advantages to curtains used as doors:
For example, such a solution will save you a lot of budget money. Buying and hanging curtains is not as expensive as ordering and installing doors and curtains.
Curtains are suitable for any type of doorway, regardless of size and shape, unlike doors.
Without doors, rooms become much more spacious. Curtains add lightness where doors make things heavier.
It is very easy to choose curtains for a particular room design. At the same time, you can fit the option into the interior so precisely that it is simply breathtaking.
But decorating interior doors to match the style will require additional financial costs.
Types of wooden curtains and methods of fastening
The production of decorative wooden curtains occurs in a different order of attaching the fishing lines. In horizontal and vertical order.Models with horizontal hanging are rolled. Roman blinds also belong to this type.
During installation, they are folded along the bottom edge, then twisted using auxiliary cords or a spring mechanism.
Sometimes such curtains are called roller shutters.
For the installation of roller shutters, you need free space above the window if you intend to protect the room from the penetration of sunlight. The diameter of the rolled roll can be from 17 to 30 cm. This means that, when rolled up, it does not hit the ceiling and does not deform it.
It is necessary to install fasteners in the wall or ceiling so that there is a small distance between the ceiling surface and the rolled roll.
Important! Wooden curtains cannot be mounted on window frames. This may damage the frames.
Vertical curtains offer several types of opening. If one continuous fabric with disconnected threads is mounted, it can not be moved to the side, but simply pass freely through the curtain. If the fishing lines are connected to the wooden parts and it is impossible to move the canvas apart with your hands, it is moved to the side. To do this, install a clamp with tape in the wall near the door. For double-panel curtains, two fasteners are used.
Wooden curtains can be attached to doorways in rooms for various purposes.
You can use the method of hanging wooden curtains, as with ordinary fabric curtains. Use rings or latches. In this case, the canvases are simply moved to the sides.
You can fix the curtains to the cornice using hooks or stringing them on a cord.
Important! Before buying vertical wooden curtains, it is better to choose their type in advance. Then you can decide on fasteners, which will have to be purchased separately.
To make curtains or a blind for a doorway, you need a cornice, curtains with rings, strong thread and a crimp. The last parts are a type of specialized clamping structures that secure individual wooden elements.
The service life of wooden models is quite long; owners can get tired of them faster than they lose their attractive appearance.
How to sew a curtain on a door arch
There are many options on how to make curtains for a door arch with your own hands, they depend on your imagination, as well as on how strong you are in needlework. If you sew, you can sew, it’s not difficult at all. How to sew a curtain? You just need to correctly calculate the length and width of the curtains, process the sections of the fabric or fabric (if you are sewing a curtain that follows the shape of an arch, you first need to make an arched cutout in the center), and then stitch the curtain tape on top and pull the curtain to the desired state. If you know how to weave macrame or crochet, you can weave or knit arched curtains - it will be a fashionable exclusive.
Do-it-yourself beige thread curtains make the passage visually higher due to the high-mounted cornice
Man-made cascades of threads
If you have enough patience, you can assemble thread curtains from glass beads, beads, seed beads, and perhaps even buttons of different diameters. You can crochet especially large beads and combine them with small beads, crystals, and pendants. Such unique arch curtains, reminiscent of flowing threads of rain, will be indispensable in the living room, in the bay window area of the dining room, in a romantic bedroom, if they are zoned with arched openings.
The interior arched doorway is decorated with bead pendants
Options for the hallway and corridor
Remember how in childhood we made beads from long paper triangles, which were coated with glue and tightly wound on a needle - this version of thread curtains will be quite original (if the structure is thoroughly coated with acrylic varnish before use). Threads collected from thin plates of cork (can be cut from wine corks, after boiling them for several minutes in water so as not to crumble) or veneer look great. Weave braids from leather or suede (from old boots, handbags, raincoats) - here is another option for an exclusive design of an arch in the hallway.
Natural thread curtains with wooden beads are very easy to make with your own hands
Some craftsman owners manage to assemble such curtains from parts cut from plastic bottles and melted over a fire, from cocktail tubes, from metal chains! Your imagination will tell you many other methods and materials. As you can see, you often don’t need to spend a lot of money to create unique comfort - the materials for the work are literally lying under your feet.
Advice: avoid buying designs consisting of “shaggy” threads a la Christmas tree branches. They are made from artificial fibers and can become highly electrified during operation.
What and how to hang curtains in an arch?
There are three main ways to attach such products:
- high above the arch on a straight cornice;
Straight curtains on the arched doorway - structurally changes something in the appearance of this room - above the arch on a curved cornice (possibly forged), repeating the shape of the doorway; Delicate champagne-colored curtains on a black rounded cornice
- inside the arched opening along the upper edge on a flexible profile cornice. Here it is advisable to attach the curtains with sewing Velcro.
Suitable cornices for arched openings
To fasten such structures, cornices do not have to be powerful and durable, because most often thin and light fabrics or other materials are used to close the arched opening.
Curtains made of the same fabric as on the windows in the arched opening
An arch instead of an ordinary door between rooms is modern, stylish, beautiful. A properly designed arch will become not just an exclusive detail or the envy of idle neighbors, but also a real highlight of the entire home. We hope our tips will help you with this.
Materials and types of vertical curtains
Briefly, the types of appearance can be described as:
- bamboo sticks fastened vertically;
- curtains representing thin slats or sheets;
- wicker curtains made of wood.
The color of wooden curtains is chosen in accordance with the materials used in the decoration of the room.
Available materials for pendants on openings are:
- strong threads or thin fishing line;
- various types of wooden pendants: dies, small thin planks.
Sometimes you can improvise with details. To reduce labor intensity, if hand work is carried out, pendants of different volumes and different shapes are used: large, medium and small ovals, squares, triangles, circles.
The material is easy to care for; just wipe it with a wet sponge.
Ready-made curtains already have a specific color and pattern. Patterns are applied to a plain bright surface. Any colors can be used, including white, but the latter option requires careful care.
The tone can be woody, golden, dark with silver inclusions.
The most suitable materials for door curtains
Curtains can be made from any material. The choice is yours, but it is worth considering the design of the room. If, for example, you need curtains in the form of a grid with magnets, then the selection process will not be particularly difficult. Their colors most often suit any interior style. If you need to make a partition, you can use wooden or bamboo door curtains. They fit quite easily into the interior if you choose the right wood tone.
You can also make curtains yourself using available materials: glass, plastic, beads, shells, etc. When creating decorative curtains, you need to plan in advance what style you want to decorate the room in. For example:
- Macrame is suitable for country style.
- Bamboo curtains are often used in Japanese minimalism.
- Garlands will look great in a children's room or a room decorated in a disco style.
- Knitted balls or yarn will combine harmoniously and create a romantic style. More suitable for the bedroom.
- Wine cork plugs will be a good addition to the eco-style.
- Hanging curtains for a doorway will fit well into the oriental design of a living room or bedroom.
Bamboo products: reasons for their attractiveness
Bamboo curtains, rolled into rolls and placed in doorways, served as an excellent replacement for plastic blinds. They are distinguished by convenience and functionality. Interestingly, such products can be bought at any time in the store (they are inexpensive). The color scheme and texture of bamboo curtains are multifaceted. Beautiful designs applied to the curtains make them a decorative item.
As a rule, bamboo structures are also classified as wooden models, although bamboo is not wood.
Roman bamboo curtains are made using different color palettes and using several types of textures.
Species with golden and woody tones are popular among consumers.
Often one of the design options is the use of multi-colored parts in the composition of wooden elements strung on fishing lines. You can purchase all the necessary elements separately and, using your own imagination, make curtains by hand.
When making curtains, wood can be perfectly combined with other types of materials: fabric, glass, stone or plastic parts.
Bamboo belongs to an environmentally friendly variety. These curtains do not require special care; a light damp cleaning is sufficient.
The price of most types of wooden curtains is quite affordable.
The interior of the room where such wooden curtains are located gives a feeling of comfort and spaciousness. Due to its environmental friendliness, bamboo curtains are used in bedrooms, kitchens, and other main rooms.
The curtain can be raised to the required height without any problems, which allows you to adjust the level of illumination in the room.
Important! Wooden products should be kept away from fire for fire safety purposes. You should not hang them near stoves or natural fireplaces.
Features of application
For rooms where the walls are smoothly painted or covered with wallpaper without a bright pattern, you can use curtains with a textured pattern or rich color. They become an element of room decoration.
The choice of textiles is an important stage of decoration
In rooms with bright wallpaper, decorative wall paintings, stretch ceilings with photo prints, use laconic textiles with an unobtrusive pattern or a single color. Thanks to this technique:
- The interior becomes soft and plastic.
- The riot of colors in the decoration is balanced.
- A soft transition between rooms is organized.
Replacing interior doors with fabric, soft decoration is becoming a fashionable trend. This technique is appropriate for living rooms, balconies, loggias combined with the main room, visual separation of functional areas. What are the features of textile use:
- Gives a non-standard decorative effect.
- Helps quickly organize a place for privacy or a sleeping area, separated from the common room.
- Quickly makes the interior beautiful and impressive.
- Does not require large material costs and complex work.
The interior becomes soft and plastic
There are certain restrictions. They need to be taken into account. Textiles absorb dust and dirt and therefore require constant care.
It should not be used in the kitchen as it absorbs odors and soot. The fabric cannot guarantee sound insulation.
Types of door decoration
Designers and decorators create various types of textiles that can decorate a room, emphasize their grandeur, give a decorative effect, and diversify the standard layout:
- Solid sheets of various types of fabric.
- Thread.
- From beads.
- Mosquitoes on magnets.
- Horizontal.
- Vertical.
- Rolled.
- Wooden or bamboo.
The riot of finishing colors is balanced
Material
Let's talk in more detail about the material for decorating doorways. The most common option is fabric. Below we will talk in more detail about different curtain materials that suit different design styles. A wide variety of fabrics and colors gives a huge range of freedom, quickly changes the interior, making it unforgettable.
Advice The fabric used to decorate doorways should be dense, this ensures durability.
Thread options are soft and flexible. Curtains do not guarantee visual isolation, but they do provide decorative variety.
Wooden - made from bamboo or wooden thin bars or sticks. They have a horizontal arrangement of elements, fastening and a lifting mechanism. Roller blinds are used for storage rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms. They give the premises a pleasant natural comfort.
A soft transition between rooms is organized
Mosquito net is indispensable for balcony and entrance doors. Functional, convenient design for the entrance area, which has magnetic elements. They quickly connect the two canvases.
Wicker in macrame style is an interesting opportunity to decorate the interior for lovers of handicrafts. You can create a unique model that will make the interior exclusive. A budget option for decorating doors.
Silicone plates are an ideal option for the front door of private houses and cottages. They can withstand large temperature changes and create a thermal curtain between the outside and the inside. The material is durable, waterproof, plastic. Do not think that it is applicable only to industrial premises, car washes and commercial enterprises; it is also applicable to housing.
Textiles can decorate any room
Beads – create radiant splendor. One of the varieties of thread curtains. The final result of decoration depends on the size, color, and texture of the beads. Such curtains are loved by romantic natures; the interior becomes unusual and memorable.
Color
Let us say with complete confidence that there are no restrictions. The entire palette of colors provided by manufacturers of fabric and other materials helps to emphasize the sophistication of the interior, make it memorable, expressive, bring peace or place bright accents.
In decoration, two principles of color selection are used: one that is in harmony with the tone of the wall decoration and one that is contrasting. In the first case, choose an option similar to the main decorating tone. In the second, curtains in bright or rich colors become a stylish highlight for the interior.
Advice Do not split up the space of small apartments with bright textiles with large patterns. They attract attention and make the room look like a small box. But you are unlikely to be comfortable in it.
Helps emphasize sophistication
Fashionable colors: blue, different shades of brown, fuchsia, gray-pink, pearl.
Wooden curtains as zoning elements
In studio apartments, where there is no separation between the main zones, wooden curtains can act as delimiters. This is how zoning is carried out. For example, you can separate the kitchen area from the living room. To do this, a strip with moving latches is attached to the ceiling along the entire line, or to the middle. Hanging curtains are fixed along the entire length between the kitchen and the living room. The length corresponds to the height of the walls.
In this case, you can use a continuous fabric with separate threads or several identical fabrics.
Care Tips
- Dust on the slats is wiped with a dry cloth. It would be better if it was made of microfiber. You cannot put pressure on the lamellas, as this can cause damage to the structure.
- Dirt is removed with a slightly moistened sponge. You can use a soap solution.
- Wipes are also used as cleaning agents.
- When washing windows or cleaning a room, it is better to remove the curtains.
- Cleaning can be carried out using special attachments on a vacuum cleaner at a minimum power of the device.
Such curtains are not subject to fading in the sun and are not afraid of moisture.
Important! If there are many different wooden products in the room, frequent ventilation is necessary to avoid a suffocating microclimate that can spoil the wood.
Interior decoration
Wooden curtains can be placed not only on windows. The products help protect the space from sunlight. Curtains can be hung in any room depending on its functional purpose.
In the kitchen
Such a room is a source of various odors. It is recommended to purchase fabric curtains here: wooden and thread. For the hallway or living room, designers recommend using wickerwork.
Gazebo and veranda
The use of bamboo products will add expressiveness and comfort. The designs are combined with oriental or wooden decor.
Balcony
Curtains are rarely used here. However, curtains will give closed balconies a cozy and homely feel.
Children's
This is a room where interior doors are not needed, since parents need to hear and see what teenagers are doing. A good solution would be Japanese curtains for boys and curtains with beads for girls.
Bedroom
Calm colors are suitable for the room. The product should create comfort and relaxation. Beaded, classic or roller blinds for windows, the tassels of which hang almost to the floor, will fit into the bedroom.
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