Image: Interior photo of curtains hung near the ceiling, reaching generously to the floor.
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Installation Support
To ensure your curtains and chandeliers are used beautifully and safely, we provide clear instructions from installation methods to finishing touches.
How to Install Curtains
Blanc de Juillet curtains are custom-made one by one to fit your windows. No special tools are required, making them easy to install even for first-timers.
Simply hook the hooks or ribbons onto the rail or rod. Once you get the hang of it, installation can be done in about 2-3 minutes. Length adjustments can also be made by changing the hook position or folding the fabric.
Image: Attaching gathering tape hooks to rail runners.
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Installation Method by Finish
Image: Photo showing the front and back, hooks, and gathering tape.
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A-Hook
Attach to the upper section of the gathering tape. This creates a light finish where a bit of the rail is visible.
B-Hook
Attach to the lower section of the gathering tape. Suitable when you want to hide the rail.
Gathered Curtains
Insert hooks into the gathering tape on the back and hang them on the runners of the curtain rail or the rings of the curtain rod.
The hook spacing is approximately 10-12 cm. By shifting the hooks up or down, the length can be adjusted by about 3 cm.
A-hooks create a light finish where a bit of the rail is visible, while B-hooks are suitable when you want to hide the rail.
For Rods
B-hooks are recommended to minimize the gap with the rod.
Image: Ribbons tied to rings, and a finished photo of curtains neatly tucked into a curtain box.
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Ribbon Curtains
Tie the ribbons at the top of the curtain to adjustable rings added to the rail, or to the rings of the curtain rod, for installation.
This creates a soft, handmade look, reminiscent of French windows.
Add adjustable rings to the rail runners and tie the ribbons. If there is a curtain box, the knots will be mostly hidden.
For Rods
Pass rings through the rod and tie the ribbons to the rings. Spacing of approximately 10-12 cm is recommended.
Image: A window with the top folded back and secured with hook clips or ring clips.
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Using an Untailored Cloth
This method involves using a cloth that can be used as a curtain, bedspread, throw, or tablecloth, and securing it with hook clips or ring clips.
By folding the top to resemble a valance, you can create a casual and relaxed window display.
Chandelier Installation Method
Most chandeliers made overseas are designed for "direct wiring" (direct connection) to the ceiling wiring. Depending on the product, they may not be compatible with the standard ceiling rosette in Japanese homes.
At Blanc de Juillet, we inspect the weight, structure, and safety of lighting fixtures. For products that can be installed with a ceiling rosette, our Japanese electricians modify them to be compatible before delivery.
For products where installation with a ceiling rosette is unsuitable due to weight or structure, we prioritize safety and offer them in their original direct-wiring specification.
Image: A beautifully installed chandelier above a dining table.
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Difference Between Ceiling Rosette and Direct Wiring
Please check the installation specifications on the product page and install using the method appropriate for the product.
Image: Diagram showing a lighting plug inserted into and twisted to secure to a ceiling wiring device.
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What is a Ceiling Rosette?
This is a common installation method in Japanese homes where a lighting plug is inserted into a wiring device installed on the ceiling and twisted to secure it.
It can be installed without electrical work, but it may not be suitable depending on the weight or structure of the chandelier.
Image: Diagram of an electrician connecting ceiling wiring directly to a lighting fixture.
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What is Direct Wiring?
This is an installation method where the wiring from the ceiling and the wiring of the lighting fixture are directly connected and fixed to the ceiling.
While common for chandeliers made overseas, installation requires a qualified electrician.
Chandelier Installation Position
In Japanese homes, placing it above furniture rather than in the center of the room creates a beautiful balance while minimizing a sense of oppression.
Avoid walkways and
align with the center of furniture.
While it's common to hang chandeliers in the center of the room in countries with high ceilings, for Japanese homes, we recommend installing them above tables, sofas, or beds.
Focusing on furniture naturally draws the eye, balancing the chandelier and the entire space. It also reduces the risk of hitting your head as people are less likely to walk directly underneath.
Image: Diagram showing a chandelier placed in the center of a dining table or sofa.
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Guide to Installation Height
Adjust according to the height of your furniture and the size of the chandelier. The following are approximate guidelines for the distance from the floor to the lowest part of the chandelier.
Above the dining table
Approx. 165cmSince there's a table, people rarely walk directly underneath, so hanging it lower enhances the chandelier's beauty.
Sofa / Living room
Approx. 175〜180cmThis height minimizes the risk of hitting your head when standing up, allowing you to enjoy the chandelier's presence without feeling overwhelmed.
At the foot of the bed
Approx. 160〜170cmIf placed over a bed, it can be installed a little lower, creating a hotel-like impression.
Atria / Stair halls
Height where it's fully visibleThe position is determined based on where the entire chandelier looks most beautiful when viewed from the first floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I can't find a contractor, can you recommend one?
How much does chandelier installation cost?
Is ceiling reinforcement work necessary?
Can the length of the cord or chain be adjusted?
Consultation Flow
We will check the installation location and product specifications, and advise on the necessary installation methods and modifications.
Inquiry
Please contact us via the reservation form or LINE.
Confirm Photos & Measurements
We will check the installation location, ceiling height, furniture placement, etc.
Guidance on Installation Method
We will propose necessary construction, modifications, and installation positions/heights.
Construction/Installation
We will coordinate with the contractor for the date and time as needed, and proceed with installation.
Completion
Confirm safety and the balance of the finish to complete the process.
Enjoy your Interior.Photos of the installation location
Please send photos that show the entire room and the intended installation area, including the ceiling wiring device.
Measurements / Product Information
Please have ready the ceiling height, furniture dimensions, window dimensions, and product page URL, etc.
Consultation Reservation / Inquiry
It's fine even if you're unsure whether it can be installed.
Please send us the product URL and photos of the installation location.
Consultation Reservation
If you wish to have an in-store or online consultation, please apply via the reservation form.
To Reservation FormInquire on LINE
You can easily inquire via LINE while sending photos of the installation location and the product page URL.
Consult on LINEPlease take photos illustrating the relationship between the installation location and surrounding furniture, referring to the following:
- Photos of the entire room, including walls, ceiling, and floor
- Photos taken from the opposite side
- Close-up of the ceiling wiring device or the intended installation area
