Roller blinds look like a solid, uncut piece of fabric attached to a shaft. The lift is controlled by a chain mechanism. The kit includes a clamp that secures the canvas at any height of the window opening. At the bottom there is a guide that pulls the material along its length, preventing it from sagging. Gained popularity. Often used in interior design for the following reasons:
- Ease of use.
- Do not require complex care.
- They can be plain, with patterns, or from fabrics of different densities. Fits into any interior.
- Durable, reliable.
Roller blinds are of the open type, when a shaft with wound fabric is visible
Another type is closed type curtains, in which the shaft with fabric is hidden inside the body
With the right selection of material, holder systems are ideal for windows and doors in your loggia. They will provide not only an aesthetic appearance, but also functionality.
Recommendations for choosing roller blinds for a loggia
When choosing roller blinds, you should consider some nuances:
- For small balcony windows, it is better to choose rolled products with large prints and designs, and for large ones, on the contrary, smaller patterns and ornaments are suitable.
- You should not use curtains of too dark colors to design a balcony located on the sunny side, as such curtains will help heat the room.
- For poorly lit balcony spaces, roller blinds made from low-density fabrics are suitable.
Lightproofness of roller blinds
Rolled fabrics are divided into several types based on light transmittance:
- Translucent. They have a fairly low density and transmit light well. As a rule, they are more often used as room decor rather than for sun protection.
- Reflective. Thanks to special impregnation, they reflect ultraviolet rays. These models are especially suitable for balconies located on the south side.
- Scattering. They create a slight darkening effect and softly diffuse the light passing through them.
- Day night (zebra). Very popular models. Alternating dense and transparent stripes make it very convenient to adjust the degree of lighting on the loggia and the adjacent room, such as the kitchen, bedroom or living room.
- Complete sun protection. They provide maximum darkness and completely block out sunlight.
In the photo there are white day-night roller blinds on the loggia.
Colors
The color of the lamellas practically does not depend on the material from which they are made. Modern technologies make it possible to add any color or imitation of textures. Plastic can be painted to resemble wood, and wooden plates can be white. The fabric color options are endless.
In the first case, the tone of the curtains should differ by several shades. This calm design is suitable for children's rooms, bedrooms, and lounges.
In the second case, it is important not to overdo it, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to be in the room
Bright blinds should complement other items in the interior of the same color: chandelier, upholstery, paintings. Then the overall impression of the room will be harmonious.
Canvas material
The main types of fabrics used to make roller blinds:
- Textile. It can be a variety of fabrics, for example: linen, cotton, jacquard or silk. Especially known and popular is such material as blackout. It is used when complete sun protection is needed.
- Blended fabric. It imitates and is no different in appearance from natural analogues, but at the same time significantly exceeds these products in terms of wear resistance.
- Natural materials (jute, bamboo). Durable, practical roller shutters made of jute or bamboo, very easy to care for and highly environmentally friendly, thanks to these qualities
- Polyester/PVC. Moisture-resistant material with a long service life. Products made from polyester perfectly absorb and reflect the sun's rays.
The photo shows multi-colored fabric rolls in the interior of the balcony.
Marsala combination from pantone
The Marsala color in the interior is very attractive, but even professionals cannot always combine it with other shades. This problem was solved by the Pantone Color Institute, which conducted research and provided the necessary advice and recommendations.
- Blueberry, red and wood tones are a wonderful complement to Marsala in the interior.
- Pantone believes that this combination will fill the room with pleasant contrasts.
- In addition, Pantone advises complementing Marsala with neutral tones.
- To achieve dynamics and a modern format, it is important to use it in an interior with green, blue or turquoise shades.
Chic room design in Marsala color
Room interior in Marsala color
Kitchen design in marsala color
Marsala color in the bedroom interior
Color spectrum
When decorating such a small room, the choice of color plays an important role.
Beige
It will add tenderness and comfort to the balcony space. Roller blinds in a beige shade significantly refresh the room and make it much lighter.
The photo shows a balcony and beige roller blinds decorated with floral patterns.
Green
Charges with energy and positivity. Brings amazing cleanliness and extraordinary freshness to the loggia.
White
Will add light, lightness and volume. White roller blinds will look stylish and elegant in any balcony space.
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Properly chosen curtains for the balcony will look stylish, beautiful, without visually concealing the room or complicating the atmosphere. We offer you a selection of the best design options.Design and drawings
Roller shutters, decorated with spectacular and original designs, transform the loggia and give it uniqueness.
Flowers and vegetation
Plant and floral motifs form a very delicate and sophisticated design. They add romanticism to the atmosphere of the balcony and create a spring-summer mood. When designing a window with curtains with such a print, first of all you need to pay attention to the size of the balcony or loggia, since large flowers will be more appropriate in a spacious room.
The photo shows a balcony with roller blinds decorated with designs in the form of flowers.
Stripes
A simple, but at the same time very interesting solution. This print is distinguished not only by its aesthetic appeal, but also has the ability to visually adjust the space, making it taller or wider.
Patterns and ornaments
Loggias add contrast and visual interest. Various intricate patterns and ornaments can transform even the most faceless room.
With photo printing
One of the most original design solutions. Photo printing on roller blinds allows you to make your interior bright, colorful and give it a unique and special look. Various images of animals, natural landscapes or cities determine the mood and set a unique, personal style.
Blinds
The best way to protect your balcony block from the sun is to install blinds. They are vertical and horizontal. Made from polyester, wood, plastic, aluminum, fabric.
Important! In the interior, blinds act as a neutral element. They will not make the loggia more comfortable, but they will give the appearance of an office space.
If this effect is undesirable, then in addition you can decorate the opening with tulle for the balcony. Another option is to install colored slats or in the form of a pattern (photo blinds).
The amount of light transmitted is controlled by the angle of the lamellas. Maintenance consists of wiping each panel. The design of vertical blinds allows for the removal of individual slats for replacement or washing. The inconvenience is that when ventilated they make noise and become deformed.
Design of non-standard windows
When decorating with roller blinds, it is important to take into account the features of the window frame and the functionality of the window itself.
Roller blinds for a balcony with sliding windows
For the smooth functioning of each sash, it is better to choose models that are attached to the ceiling.
Panoramic glazing
Roller blinds are best suited for such a space that is open to views and sun. Due to their compactness and laconism, when folded they do not spoil the magnificent panoramic view, and when unfolded they perfectly hide the room.
The photo shows white roll models on a loggia with panoramic glazing.
Video of bamboo roller blinds for sliding windows
Curtains made from bamboo fabric are quite popular. They are made from natural stems of a tropical plant, very strong and environmentally friendly. Such designs for sliding windows have the following advantages:
- Thanks to the smooth base, dust does not linger on them. Therefore, they are considered hypoallergenic;
- good light-protective properties. They can be hung both on balcony windows and in living rooms;
- due to their structure, they perfectly allow air to pass through;
- versatility. Suitable for almost any interior;
- low price.
Such canvases also have some disadvantages. So, it should be taken into account that the material will absorb odors well. Therefore, they are not recommended for installation in a kitchen with a balcony.
Ideas for mounting location
Also an important role is played by the types of fastening of roller blinds, the most common are:
- On the window frame. It looks very aesthetically pleasing. This mount significantly saves space on the loggia and is a very convenient option for folding plastic windows.
- To the ceiling. Roller blinds with ceiling mounting are suitable for high window openings or for sliding structures.
The photo shows a glazed balcony and brown shutters with an option for mounting to the ceiling.
How to attach?
Roller blinds have several types of fastening, which allow them to be placed not only on the window opening, but even on the door, for example, using self-tapping screws, Velcro, plastic or metal spring brackets. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to hang rolls of paper with Velcro:
- Treat the areas of the balcony frame to which the fastening will be made with a special degreaser.
- Heat the adhesive tape with a hair dryer.
- Remove the protective film.
- Press down firmly and glue it to the surface of the glass unit.
Watch another video of curtain installation.
Advantages
The main competitors of roller blinds are classic sliding drapes, curtains, horizontal or vertical blinds, their closest analogue is Roman blinds. Roller blinds are often attached to the balcony door so that it can be opened quickly without interfering curtains and blinds that need to be moved aside. The use of roller blinds in balcony doors for light protection of premises has the following features:
- In the retail chain, roller blinds are sold in several basic sets of different widths; if necessary, they can be easily adjusted to fit any sash. A mini kit of small width is purchased and installed on the balcony door.
- The cost of roller blinds depends on the materials and dimensions of the fabric, the complexity of the design; a standard mini mechanical system (width about 50 cm) for a balcony door will cost the buyer no more than 500 rubles.
- When placing a roller blind in the door leaf next to the glazing, it saves free space in the room, unlike blinds or sliding curtains, which usually cover the entire balcony block along with the windows and protrude beyond the plane of the wall.
- Existing options for fastening roller blinds allow them to be installed in a window sash without compromising the integrity of the frame; for this, double-sided tape and special brackets are used with fixation at the end edges of the door leaf.
- With the help of roller blinds, it is easy to achieve complete darkness in the room - for this purpose, the design uses side vertical guides that cover the edges of the canvas roller blinds when lowered.
- If the door leaf is too small or non-standard in size, simply reduce the width of the leaf by simply cutting it with scissors. It is also easy to cut the metal tube on which the fabric is wound with a hacksaw.
- Roller blinds have a design that is easy to use and install; it is easy to attach them to the doors with your own hands, even for a housewife or a schoolchild.
Mounting options for roller blinds
- The system attached to the doors allows you to tilt the sash for ventilation with the leaf lowered - for this purpose, its side edges are secured to fishing lines, magnets or in vertical guides.
- A significant advantage of roller blinds compared to other systems is the possibility of automatic control. In an electromechanical system, the rotation of a metal tube is carried out by the shaft of an electric motor, the operating modes of which are set by a remote control panel.
- Fabric roller blinds are in no way inferior to other light-shielding systems in terms of decorativeness; a huge range of fabrics made from various materials, colors, and structure reliefs is available to the consumer, making it easy to choose the right option for any interior.
- To improve the aesthetic appearance, many designs provide a box that covers the shaft with the wound fabric.
- Roller blinds are easy to care for; it is enough to occasionally wipe the fabric with a slightly damp cloth; if absolutely necessary, as a result of very heavy contamination, you can easily remove the roller with the fabric and wash the entire curtain in a large amount of water (usually this is not recommended due to the high probability of deformation of the fabric).
- The only significant drawback of roller blinds that limits their use when mounted on window and door sashes is the inability to effectively use swing systems due to the fact that the bracket with the shaft rests on the side slope and prevents the doors from opening. Therefore, before purchasing them, you should be especially careful and think carefully about the consequences of this step.
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