Transparent roller blinds and tulle for plastic windows: combination, examples

When decorating a window, everyone thinks about which curtain will suit the interior. Curtains are like clothing for a person, which emphasizes individual style and demonstrates excellent taste. Roller blinds with tulle transform the room and add coziness. This combination of textiles will suit any modern or retro room. If roller blinds alone cannot fit into Empire, Rococo and Baroque, then adding tulle to them radically changes the picture. Plain roller blinds look especially good in palace styles, combined with a draped curtain decorated with gold embroidery. You can add a lambrequin made of thick fabric to the composition.

First example: uniform style

The individuality of the interior is created primarily by well-chosen textile design. One of the main rules of textile decoration is the unity of the image - you can use one pattern or a combination of several colors and patterns, the main thing is that they are all in the same style.

Window decor traditionally refers to textile design, and therefore it needs to be decorated in accordance with the fabric interior of the room. In this case, the blinds will also be part of this textile ensemble, and must be consistent in the color and texture of its other elements.

Curtains and blinds in a single gray color scheme

Do not overdo it in selecting curtains and blinds of similar colors; remember that the differences between the parts of the window decoration give greater depth and expressiveness to the whole. Use combinations of single-color curtains and blinds with a pattern, or vice versa - single-color blinds and curtains with a print

Rules for caring for tulle curtains

Modern housewives can choose curtains from both synthetic and natural fabrics for their kitchens. Both options are practical and easy to maintain. Manufacturers treat natural tulle with a special impregnation, which makes it protected from dirt and dust. Curtains will get less dirty if you install a high-quality hood.

Before you start washing, you should read the instructions to ensure proper temperature conditions. Never use products containing chlorine.

Elegant and stylish tulle in the home kitchen. Photos of real projects

Photos of projects that have already been brought to life will help you choose the ideal combinations of colors and fabrics, choose drapery and design style. Whatever option is chosen: the hot new product of the current year or a classic, taking the best ideas, you need to add your own individuality to them, a twist that will reflect the character of the hostess. Curtains are something that can transform a kitchen beyond recognition. By changing them, you change the entire design of the room.

Second example: more room to adjust sunlight

Roller blinds provide good darkening performance, but sometimes the main requirement for a room is the uniformity of light dispersion. And vertical blinds cope best with this task. Most often, such a function of blinds is needed in living rooms. This room usually has the largest windows in the house, and this fact needs to be played up. Everyone who visits your home will appear in the living room, and to create a feeling of comfort in the house, the owners need to try. Combine vertical fabric blinds with curtains of muted shades; this will add softness and tranquility to the interior, relax your attention and promote comfortable communication with guests.

Vertical fabric blinds and curtains for the living room in a soft cream color

Another type of blinds that provides uniform adjustment of the light flux are Zebra roller blinds.

"rustic" interior

In the so-called rustic styles: country, Provence, translucent cotton or linen curtains are usually used as tulle curtains. The loops for attaching the fabric to the cornice can be elongated or made in the form of ties. Openwork patterns are common: guipure, sewing, lace. Draperies characteristic of the classical style will emphasize the retro component of “rustic” interiors.

A good solution would be to use bamboo roller blinds or cassette blinds that resemble shutters. Natural muted shades of fabrics and fittings imitating forging or wood are preferred.

Fourth example: modern equality

Modern interior styles challenge the traditions of the classics. This also applies to the usual window design, when thicker curtains frame the middle of the window, curtained with light tulle. You can experiment here and use thick roller blinds to “balance” the curtains.

Blinds and curtains of the same density are a good option for a modern interior

Combinations of light curtains and thick blinds can also look good in a modern interior, but with such design solutions it is very difficult to make a mistake and ruin the entire look of the room

Popular fabrics

Many different types of fabrics are used to make curtains, but not all are suitable for the kitchen. Kitchen curtains need to be washed more often, so ideally the material should be durable enough to withstand multiple washes.

If the curtains are located in close proximity to the work area and stove, then the fabric should have dirt-repellent properties and low hygroscopicity. It is from this material that most roller blinds and Roman blinds are made - namely, polyester.

To decorate a window in the kitchen-living room that is not adjacent to the hob, you can choose lighter and airier fabrics.

Linen curtains in the kitchen

A short guide to choosing fabric depending on the interior style is given in the table below.

Despite the fashion for using natural fabrics, one cannot completely abandon synthetics, since it is synthetic fiber that gives the material the required strength and wear resistance so that the curtains can withstand many washes and maintain a presentable appearance for as long as possible.

Sixth example: noble tree

Wooden blinds look better than any other next to curtains, and this is no wonder - after all, in interiors from time immemorial, textiles have been combined with wood - sofas, upholstered armchairs, tapestries with wooden baguettes, tables with tablecloths, beds with bedspreads... Horizontal wooden blinds and luxurious curtains in a classic interior will correspond to all the best design traditions. In a modern interior, such blinds can be combined with lighter plain curtains, muslin, or in eco-style - with canvases made from natural materials (linen, cotton).

Wood and satin curtains with drapery are aristocratic luxury that perfectly controls the lighting of the room

Seventh example: together, but apart

You can combine curtains and blinds by decorating different windows from the same group with them separately. For example, to create a cozy look and reliable sun protection in the dining room, cover the side windows with long curtains and decorate the central window with roller blinds. Thus, you will visually highlight the center of the room, and the sunlight transmitted by the blinds when open will help you with this.

Separate use of curtains and blinds in one room

A similar technique can be used in the bedroom if the windows are located above the bed or opposite it, as well as in any other room. The main condition is that the windows should be in the center, otherwise adjustments will have to be made to the symmetrical structure consisting of curtains and blinds so that the overall design does not look ill-conceived.

Separate use of curtains and blinds on one group of windows looks especially good in a bay window

Advantages

Curtains are an important element of the interior of any room. They not only protect the apartment from too bright light, but also make it more comfortable and help to block out the unnecessary glances of passers-by. Roller blinds, which are becoming more and more popular every year, have all these advantages.

They are perfect for use in the kitchen, since very often other ways of decorating a kitchen window are impractical or even inappropriate. Roller blinds, or roller blinds, as they are also called, are expressive and can turn the most inconspicuous small room into a stylish design solution.

Roller blinds are a fabric that is rolled into a small roll around a horizontal cornice and has a chain mechanism with a lock that helps to roll, unfold, lower or raise the curtain. As a rule, this mechanism has locks that allow you to fix the curtain in any position and at any level.

Roller blinds are functional, so they are perfect for the kitchen. Cotton, linen or polyester are most often used to produce such curtains, and such materials remain clean for a long time. Most manufacturers use special impregnations that help protect roller blinds from water, dust, and fire.

Modern fabrics are antibacterial and hygienic; they do not require additional care. In addition, roller blinds come in a variety of colors that can be matched to almost any interior. If desired, roller blinds in the kitchen can be combined with traditional curtains, which will make your home more interesting in terms of design.

Modern apartment layouts can be of completely different options. One of them is access to the balcony through the kitchen. The question arises, what is the best way to design such a window? After all, you will use the balcony door quite often and classic curtains are unlikely to fit here, as they will get in the way, get dirty quickly, etc.

An interesting style solution for a window with a balcony door in the kitchen would be roller blinds. In this case, you can choose separate canvases that are the same in texture, but of different lengths (for the window and the balcony door). Roller blinds provide excellent protection from bright sunlight without making the kitchen too gloomy.

Roller blinds are easily installed on plastic windows. Often, curtains are attached in such a way that they fit tightly against the glass. There are several types of roller blinds for plastic windows:

• Cassette roller blinds are fixed on the window frame. The sides of the curtains move using guides. The roll is in a special box that protects the fabric from various damages. The curtains fit tightly to the glass in any position of the window sash.

• Mini roller blinds are attached to each window sash using a special adhesive tape. They are easy to install and dismantle without leaving any traces behind. Suitable for small windows.

• Roller blinds – combine blinds and roller blinds. The material used in this case is bamboo, plastic, or thick polyester. When unrolled, the curtain takes on the appearance of blinds with characteristic horizontal or vertical stripes that can be adjusted.

Eighth example: confrontation

Sometimes it happens that there is no dominant color in the interior of a room, because the designer’s imagination suggested an interesting color option - the use of two equally contrasting colors to create an interesting and unusual image. Such duality can be emphasized not only by color, but also by the shape of furniture and decorative elements. And using a contrast between blinds and curtains in this interior would, of course, be a logical solution. One color against another, curtains against blinds - what could be more attractive than such a “competition”?

Whatever blinds you choose, you always have the opportunity to create a combination of multi-colored slats in one product, which will look original and unusual.

The combination of curtains and blinds helps to play up the idea of ​​a two-color interior

Distribute the two main colors of the interior in the window design so as to shift the accents in the direction you need - leave a calmer, neutral color for the blinds, and give a bright, saturated color to the curtains. In this situation, the curtains will dominate this pair, which will give the room coziness

Ninth example: merge with the wall

Any designer will tell you that you cannot match curtains to the color of the wallpaper in the room, as this will deprive the interior of its relief and make it flat and boring. This does not apply to blinds used in conjunction with curtains - after all, the intermediate link between the wall and the window is the curtains, breaking up their monochromatic appearance. When closed, the blinds become like an extension of the wall and create a feeling of protection from the outside world, from the street with its bustle, prying eyes and bad weather. This design option looks calm and discreet, and can be used in the living room, bedroom or nursery.

For this technique, it is best to choose blinds that fit tightly to the window - cassette, interframe or pleated blinds.

Pleated blinds and curtains of the same color in the interior of the room

Tenth example: contrast detail

Blinds can be not only a functional part, but also the highlight of a room. And the curtains framing the window will fulfill the task of creating coziness. Thus, we get a comfortable room with bright, attractive windows, the main “character” of which is the blinds. To do this, it is absolutely not necessary to look for a product with bright red or light green slats. They may well be of a restrained color - for example, dark brown or pale green. The essence of the design technique is to create a textile window design that practically does not stand out from the general appearance of the room, but does not completely merge with it (so as not to lose texture); at the same time, the color of the window blinds should be contrasting with the textiles. The less colorful the interior of your room, the more noticeable the difference between the color of blinds and curtains will be.

If you hang white curtains in a bright room with a light coral or beige tint, even light walnut-colored wooden blinds will look great here

Clear lines of blinds against a light romantic background of the room

Window darkness level

In addition, they also create many interesting layout options. One of them is to place two harmonies with different transparency on the same structure. Placing a compact fabric on top and a sheer fabric on the bottom allows you to move them so that at the same time one part opens and the other folds.

Day and night curtains allow you to precisely adjust the level of darkness.

Rules for combining curtains and blinds

• The following combinations are suitable for the bedroom: horizontal wooden blinds and multi-layer curtains, roller blinds and light airy curtains;
• Wooden, roller and multi-textured blinds are best combined with fabric curtains;
• Aluminum and plastic blinds do not combine so well with curtains, but if you wish and have a little imagination, you can always choose good combinations for the kitchen, bathroom, corridor and other small rooms;
• If the windows face south and there is always enough light in the room, choose blinds and curtains that, individually or together, provide maximum darkness;
• If it is expected that curtains will dominate the importance of blinds for the interior, choose blinds in calm, restrained shades;
• Cover large window openings with vertical and roller blinds, and for small windows choose mini roller blinds, as well as horizontal cassette UNI, inter-frame blinds - they will look good with short or arched curtains;

In what rooms is it applicable?

You can combine roller blinds with tulle in almost any room:

• Kitchen. Here you should give preference to bamboo roller blinds. Curtains of this type made from artificial materials are also appropriate. This is due to the fact that in such a room oil or other contaminants can easily get on the curtains, they will have to be washed often, and natural fabrics do not tolerate such manipulations well. Tulle curtains here can be either short or floor-length. It depends on the location of the furniture. So, if the window sill is occupied by a table, then only short curtains are suitable here, but if the window has a balcony block, then only tulle of increased length is suitable for this case.
• Living room. Here it is also possible to combine these two types of curtains. In this case, roller blinds should not differ much in shade from tulle, and it is better to place a veil or organza as a frame for roller blinds.
• Bedroom . In this combination, the main rule is the use of roller blinds with maximum darkening. This is due to the fact that in this room during the daytime you want to make the atmosphere more intimate, and roller blinds will help organize this. Tulle will act only in a decorative capacity and add comfort to this room.

You can combine roller blinds and tulle in many interior design styles:

• This combination is most applicable to country or Provence styles. In this case, it is better to hang the tulle on both sides of the window opening in order to open the roller curtains as much as possible.
• In pompous Baroque and Rococo one can also find a place for this combination. But in this case, “window clothes” should be supplemented with heavy curtains and a lambrequin.
• This combination will be appropriate in modern stylistic trends. For example, for an ethnic bedroom design, bamboo roller blinds framed by a tulle curtain are perfect. In a high-tech room, white roller blinds can be complemented with gray organza with a metallic sheen. You can even match this combination to minimalism. For example, plain roller blinds and tulle of the same shade with a minimum of drapery.