Magnetic Holders for Curtains - Features and Benefits

Curtains are an important emphasis in the design of any room, and special attention should be paid to the choice of accessories for them. Today, many use magnets for curtains, which play not only a functional, but also a decorative role. This accessory actively replaces the order of annoying bows and garters from the braid. Magnetic clips can be made in almost any design. Therefore, every housewife can easily choose an accessory that matches the design of the curtains and blends harmoniously into the interior.

What it is?

The holder consists of two magnets and a jumper connecting them. Elements can be connected by a strip of fabric, cord, wire, organza ribbon, fishing line, etc. The length of the jumper can also be any. When bonded, the product forms a ring that holds the curtain.

The price of a product largely depends on the design and materials used. In modern stores, you can buy magnets for curtains in the form of ladybirds, stars, flowers, geometric shapes and much more. On the outside, the magnet can be decorated with shells, rhinestones, lace, stones and even plush toys. There are laconic clips without any decorative design. They are distinguished by their versatility, as they are combined with any canvases.

Such products are very easy to use. To fix the holder, hold it in your hands and separate the two magnets by simply sliding them with your fingers. Then, in the right place, collect the curtain, grab it with a jumper and fasten the two parts of the magnet together. As a result, one magnet (decoratively decorated) should appear on the front side of the curtain, and the other on the inside. Some housewives to create complex draperies, on each side use not one, but several grabs at once.

How to choose?

It is important to know that improperly selected clips will not be able to hold too thick and bulky curtains in position. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth considering not only the design of the product, but also its size. The larger and heavier the curtains, the more powerful the magnets should be. For example, small magnets connected by a short fabric tape are practically not suitable for heavy and wide canvases: they can only hold a small part of them. They are best used for light organza and tulle curtains.

A variety of materials are used for the decor of magnetic holders, and it can be difficult to make a choice. What to give preference to?

• Textile. Fabric accessories, due to their relatively low price and a large number of models, are widely popular. Magnetic holders for curtains are decorated with fabric flowers, ribbons, brushes, etc. Such clips will look great in an interior made in a classic or oriental style. Usually they are used with light webs.
• Plastic. Clips made of plastic can be presented in different variations, which allows you to choose the product that best suits the overall stylistic decision. Most often they are used in modern interiors for light curtains and curtains of medium density.
• Wood or wood-like material. These holders will fit perfectly into the classic and eco-style and will blend perfectly with wooden furniture. Suitable for heavy curtains, as well as medium-density cloths.
• A rock. Commonly used products imitating emeralds, marble, rock crystal and other materials of natural origin. Such clips will fit into any interior and become its highlight.
• Metal. Laconic metal holders with a shiny surface harmoniously complement the hi-tech room. They also emphasize the beauty of luxurious curtains that look self-sufficient without any sophisticated and elaborate accessories. And complex twisted jewelry with a golden or silver coating perfectly complement the Empire and Baroque styles.

Tip

In order for the clips to last as long as possible, do not mount them in the immediate vicinity of batteries and heating devices, and also protect the magnets from mechanical damage.

Benefits of Magnetic Holders

• Magnets allow you to realize all your creative ideas and get a result that is fully consistent with your plan. When using classic braid this is very difficult to achieve.
• You can fix the pickup anywhere: from the side, in the middle, at the required height from the floor. It perfectly retains the selected form of curtains and can withstand even heavy fabrics.
• They do not require any additional fasteners. No need to make hooks or drive anything into the wall. Two magnets are attached to each other directly through the fabric.
• Unlike hairpins and pins, magnets for curtains do not damage the surface of the paintings and do not leave marks on them.
• Today you can find holders that perform several functions at once. For example, some modern products, in addition to retaining curtains, play the role of air flavor.
• The variety of materials from which this accessory is created allows you to choose a decoration for any curtains and rooms. If necessary, clips can be ordered or made independently from available accessories.

DIY magnetic clips

If you want your curtains to be decorated with original designer accessories, you can make holders with your own hands. Consider one of the simplest ways to create magnetic pickups. You will need:

• 4 identical magnets (2 for each curtain);
• fabric in harmony with the material of the curtains;
• material for the connecting strip (decorative lace, satin ribbon, chains, etc.);
• glue;
• jewelry for decorating a magnet.

For each magnet, make a “cover” of fabric. Decorate the two magnets that will be mounted on the front of the curtains. You can make a base from cardboard or plastic, and attach decorative elements to it.

As decorative details, you can use felt flowers, small soft toys (for a children's room), plastic jewelry, etc. In general, you can stick a magnet to almost any object. It all depends on the imagination, skills and desire to work with hands. Then you will need to connect the magnets to each other with a decorative cord (fabric tape, chain) with glue.

Despite the fact that magnetic clips for curtains appeared relatively recently, they have already managed to gain popularity. Even such a small detail, if it is selected in accordance with the interior design, can give an interesting look to the simplest curtains.