Openwork lambrequins: photo, making yourself

Now the banal curtain framing a window opening is ordinary and boring. And such a type of “clothes” for windows, like an openwork lambrequin, not only visually increases the window opening, but also gives the room space lightness and completeness. Openwork patterns from ancient times have been the embodiment of elegance and a sense of style. The product, decorated with openwork ornaments, becomes interesting and refined (photo at the end of the article).

It is believed that openwork decor elements, photos of which can be seen below, are a harmonious addition only in rooms decorated in Baroque style or in an expensive modern design of a country house, or in a large spacious apartment. However, there are a huge number of diverse design solutions where such decorative elements fit perfectly into any style of the apartment - even in a minimalistic kitchen.

Types of openwork lambrequin and methods for its manufacture

Any room will sparkle with new colors if the curtains are decorated with additional decor, namely, with an openwork lambrequin. In the kitchen, such an element of decoration will not be entirely appropriate, since constant temperature changes and high humidity negatively affect their “appearance”. If the kitchen has a modern powerful hood and a high-quality ventilation system, then such an element will feel quite comfortable in it.

If you add this decor element with lace curtains, then the room immediately creates an atmosphere of celebration, pomposity, high-life.

To date, there are two types of lambrequins:

• Plank on the ledge. It has a soft structure with a repeating ornament, it is easy to fix it on your own and trim it at will. It looks very elegant, but has a more simplified design.
• Figured pelmet. It is a design consisting of three or more elements that vary in size and in ornament, but together create a single exquisite composition. Since all the details form a single complete pattern, you cannot trim them. If the size of the window opening does not correspond to the acquired figured structures, then it is worth hanging only the central part or limiting yourself to side elements. The figured pelmet is not only beautiful, but also easy to care for.

The choice for the kitchen

When choosing these decorative elements, you should adhere to several rules and patterns:

1. It is best to select them according to the color of the curtains, but it is worth giving preference to a decorative element that is darker than the curtain fabric. No need to choose curtains and lambrequins in the same color scheme, it will be enough if the shades are harmoniously combined with each other.
2. The width of the decoration element is selected based on your own preferences, but it is worth remembering that the smaller the window opening, the more space between the two walls the lambrequin should occupy.
3. If the room where the lambrequin is supposed to be placed has modest dimensions, then the decor pattern itself should be simpler.
4. The appearance of the lambrequin should be combined with the general style of the room. Now in stores you can find them in a variety of sizes with all kinds of patterns. And you can make it to order, you just have to print your favorite photo.

Do-it-yourself bandeau for curtains: application templates

Bando is a subspecies of hard lambrequins made according to a certain technology. They have twisting, ornate or straight lines and bends. The whole decor is installed on a rigid frame, with which the lambrequin retains its original shape.

Bando allows you to create some visual effects. For example, if such a frame is fixed on the ceiling itself and the light curtains are lowered from it, then you can visually make the room taller. And if you set the lace bando to a size that is larger than the window opening, then the effect of expanding the space is created.

You can make this kind of lambrequins with your own hands, because the technology is quite simple. A rigid base is taken, the selected openwork pattern is applied to it, then everything is carefully cut out along the lines. After that, a beautiful fabric of the color you like is pasted onto the frame, then everything is decorated with braid or an interesting applique. If there are no artistic abilities, then photos of openwork patterns that can be used as original stencils can be found on the Internet.

How to make carved curly patterns, patterns and stencils?

Before you begin, you need to take all the measurements from the window opening. It is worth remembering that the length of the lambrequins themselves should be the same as the cornice. All patterns of the pattern should correspond to the received measurements and take into account all the floridity, rounding and nature of the ornament.

Next, you will need a bando or a rigid base, which can be self-adhesive or hot-melt. For the manufacture of this openwork element of decor you will need a dense fabric. This material should not be strewed so that the work on making a lambrequin with your own hands is as simple as possible. This fabric should keep its shape well and not stretch.

Then it is worth deciding on the lining fabric (if it is required). A large number of such fabrics can be found in specialized stores. There you need to purchase high-quality adhesive tape to connect the fabric and the bando. A beautiful woven cord or ribbon is suitable for decor, the main thing is that their color contrasts with the shade of the main fabric. It is these decorative elements that create an openwork effect.

Before you fully make a lambrequin pattern, it is worth making a mini version of it from paper and attach to the window to make sure the quality of the pattern and determine whether it suits the overall style rooms.

When the decor element is cut, it is necessary to connect the blank under the bandeau with the fabric. After that, the fabric from the wrong side must be applied to the pattern of the rigid base. Take the iron and iron the fabric on top with steam, then wait a bit until the fabric cools completely and iron again, but only without steam. After the done manipulations, the bando and the fabric should be tightly attached to each other.

On the edge of the bando you can fix the decorative ribbon or make a bando on the lining. To do this, you need to make a pattern according to the shape and size of the bando itself. The resulting pattern must be stitched from the wrong side, turned out and ironed well.

The bando is attached to the cornice with the help of various types of Velcro or adhesive tape, which is attached both to the cornice itself and to the lambrequin.

Video: making openwork lambrequin 

Photo: examples of design on the window