First, the Technique of Balancing Function and Aesthetics
1. Consider the Need for Blackout - If there is a high requirement for the blackout property of the curtain, when choosing accessories, attention should be paid to not affecting its blackout function. For example, when choosing a thicker curtain fabric, the paired hanging balls should preferably not be too large, so as not to affect the closing degree of the curtain. For curtains with a blackout coating, avoid using sharp hooks that may scratch the coating. If it is necessary to add a tie as an accessory to the curtain, ensure that the position of the tie is appropriate. When there is no need for blackout, the curtain can be neatly tied up to allow sufficient sunlight to enter the room. And when blackout is needed, the tie should not prevent the curtain from being completely drawn. For example, in the bedroom, the curtain is mainly used for blackout at night. A curtain with a blackout lining is chosen, and it is paired with small plastic hanging balls. In this way, the hanging balls will not create gaps when the curtain is closed, thus not affecting the blackout effect. Meanwhile, the tie is designed in the middle position on both sides of the curtain, which is convenient for tying up the curtain during the day.
2. Consider Ventilation Adjustment - Some curtain accessories can help adjust ventilation. For example, using curtain hooks with holes can allow air to circulate better. If it is a double-layer curtain (one layer of sheer curtain and one layer of thick curtain), when choosing hanging balls or ties, they can be used as tools to adjust the opening and closing degrees of the two layers of curtains. For example, by installing the hanging balls at the connection point between the sheer curtain and the thick curtain, the ventilation area of the sheer curtain and the thick curtain can be controlled by moving the position of the hanging balls. For example, on the window of the living room, there is one layer of white sheer curtain and one layer of blue thick curtain. By installing the hanging balls at the connection point between the two layers of curtains, during the day, the hanging balls can be moved to one side to allow the sheer curtain to be fully unfolded for ventilation while blocking part of the sunlight; at night, the hanging balls can be moved to the middle to allow the thick curtain to be completely closed to ensure privacy and keep warm.
Second, the Technique of Proportion and Size
1. Hook Size - The size of the hook should be adapted to the thickness and weight of the curtain. For heavy curtains, hooks with larger sizes and thicker rod diameters should be chosen to ensure that they can bear the weight of the curtain and facilitate the pulling of the curtain. For light and thin curtains, smaller and thinner hooks can be used. Meanwhile, the length of the hook is also important. It is necessary to ensure that there is an appropriate distance between the bottom of the curtain after installation and the ground. Generally, a distance of about 1 - 3 centimeters from the ground is more appropriate to avoid the curtain getting dirty by dragging on the floor. For example, if the weight of the heavy curtain fabric per meter exceeds 1 kilogram, metal hooks with a diameter of 5 - 8 millimeters need to be chosen; while for light and thin sheer curtains, plastic hooks with a diameter of 3 - 5 millimeters can be used. If the height of the window is 2.5 meters and the length of the curtain is about 2.4 meters, the length of the hook should ensure that the bottom of the curtain is about 1 - 2 centimeters from the ground after installation.
2. Hanging Ball Size - The size of the hanging ball should be coordinated with the overall size of the curtain. For large-sized curtains, relatively larger hanging balls can be used, but attention should also be paid to not making them too large, so as not to look obtrusive. Generally speaking, the diameter of the hanging ball had better not exceed 1/10 of the width of the curtain. If the curtain is a narrow curtain on a small window, the diameter of the hanging ball should be relatively small, usually about 3 - 5 centimeters; for the curtain on a large floor-to-ceiling window, the diameter of the hanging ball can be about 8 - 12 centimeters. For example, if the width of the curtain on the living room floor-to-ceiling window is 3 meters, the diameter of the hanging ball can be chosen to be about 10 centimeters; while for the curtain on the kitchen small window with a width of 1 meter, the diameter of the hanging ball can be chosen to be about 4 centimeters.
3. Lace Width - The width of the lace should be chosen according to the style and size of the curtain. If the curtain is of a simple style, the width of the lace is usually relatively narrow, about 1 - 3 centimeters; if the curtain is of a gorgeous style, the width of the lace can be relatively wide, reaching 5 - 10 centimeters. Meanwhile, the size of the window should also be considered. The width of the lace on the curtain of a small window should not be too wide, otherwise the curtain will look too cumbersome. The curtain on a large window can appropriately increase the width of the lace to enhance the decorative effect. For example, for the modern simple style curtain on the bedroom small window, a narrow lace with a width of 1 - 2 centimeters can be chosen; while for the European style curtain on the living room large bay window, a lace with a width of 8 - 10 centimeters with lace and embroidery can be used.
Third, the Technique of Layers and Details
1. Matching of Multiple Layers of Curtains - If it is a double-layer or multi-layer curtain, attention should be paid to the matching layers between each layer. For example, as the inner layer curtain, the sheer curtain can choose relatively light and thin, transparent hanging balls and simple hooks to make the sheer curtain present a soft and light feeling. The outer thick curtain can be paired with more textured, heavier hanging balls and solid hooks. In terms of color matching, the sheer curtain can be light-colored, such as white, light blue, etc., and the outer curtain can be slightly darker, such as dark blue, dark gray, etc., creating a sense of layering through the combination of light and dark colors. For example, on the bedroom window, a layer of white sheer curtain and a layer of dark blue thick cotton and linen curtain are installed. The white sheer curtain uses silver small glass hanging balls and fine plastic hooks, and the dark blue thick curtain uses wooden dark hanging balls and metal thick rod hooks, thus forming a soft-to-heavy sense of layering from the inside to the outside.
2. Detail Decoration - Some details can be added to the curtain accessories to enhance the overall effect. For example, small ribbons, beads or bells can be tied on the hanging balls. The bells will make a crisp sound when the curtain is blown by the wind, adding an element of fun. Some small patterns, such as flowers, letters, etc., can be embroidered or sewn on the curtain ties to make the curtain more personalized. For example, a light pink ribbon is tied on the hanging ball of the pastoral style curtain, and several light blue beads are threaded on the end of the ribbon; the first letter of the child's name is embroidered on the curtain tie of the children's room curtain, making the curtain full of warm and personalized details.
In general, it is not the case that any hooks or hanging balls can be randomly taken to match the curtain. There is quite a lot of knowledge here! As long as the above three techniques are mastered, the vitality and aesthetics of the curtain can be achieved.
