Curtains are products that serve not only as an addition to the overall design of the room. They are often used to protect against sunlight. Selecting such products is a very complex process. It can be difficult to find high-quality sunscreen curtains so that the fabric does not fade and is easy to fasten. Let's take a closer look at the characteristics of such products.
Many people are familiar with how scorching and merciless the sun can be in the summer. Therefore, with the onset of heat, people run to stores and try to find thick curtains that do not allow light to pass through. The modern market is currently simply overcrowded with the products presented, so it is very difficult to choose the right option for sunscreen curtains. What curtains can really provide protection from the scorching rays of the sun?
Review of roller blinds in cassette
Such curtains are the most popular window covering system. They allow any adjustment of the level of insolation in the cabin and freedom of use thanks to the self-braking chain control system.
This type of curtains is characterized by ease of installation, ease of use and special aesthetics. Moreover, the unlimited choice of fabric colors and patterns means that according to the client's preferences and needs, they can be selected for each room, depending on its purpose and decor.
Well-chosen cassette blinds will give the interior a character of elegance and modernity. Among other things, this is why cassette blinds are a particularly favorite choice.
Current color solutions 2022
Since the main function that curtains for a loggia provide from the sun is to repel scorching rays, you will definitely have to say “no” to products made in dark tones: brown, blue, black, burgundy, etc. The latter are known for their tendency to absorb heat, which leads to to the creation of a suffocating atmosphere in the room.
Instead, it is recommended to pay attention to these colors:
- blue;
- light green and light green;
- beige and cream;
- ocher;
- lilac;
- white.
Among this range, it is worth choosing a shade that will correspond to the overall style of the loggia.
ADVICE. When choosing what to close the windows on the balcony with, it is not recommended to use products in bright orange and yellow colors: since they belong to a “warm” palette, they can lead to the psychological effect of an additional increase in sunlight and heat.
Modern window decor
People who want to provide modern window decoration in any room can purchase roller blinds for windows without drilling. We are up to date with all the news and we know what is trendy when it comes to window installations. With our help, you can ensure the perfect appearance of your window from the inside and outside.
Correctly selected arrangement of windows can provide the desired climate in the entire room. Therefore, modern window design, for example, in the form of day-night roller blinds, is an excellent solution for people who want to create a modern atmosphere in their space.
Manufacturers
All manufacturers of modern solar curtains are trying to create high quality products. There are a huge number of such manufacturing companies today; let’s look at the most popular ones.
Curtains from Semplex-Uni
This company produces the following models:
- Zebra Uni Standard. They are installed on PVC windows. Installation is carried out without drilling using double-sided adhesive tape. The design combines perfectly with PVC structures.
- Zebra Mini. Installation is carried out on PVC window sashes. Installation is distinguished by its simplicity, since the winding of fabrics is carried out on an open shaft.
- Zebra Uni Ethnic. This system is characterized by the presence of a compact box that covers the upper shaft. The installation process takes place using double-sided adhesive tape. The material of the curtains of this model is canvas with horizontal stripes of different densities.
Zebra day-night roller blinds are also produced by many other companies.
Style Decor
The production of products is based on a special fabric - fade, which protects from the influence of sunlight. The following models are produced:
- Mini – an excellent option for those who want to purchase a high-quality product for little money. The presented model will help protect from sunlight in the nursery, attic, and kitchen. It is characterized by its compact size, low cost and stylish design.
- Pleated blinds are a model of sun blinds that are ideal for all windows, sizes and rooms. The structure is equipped with anodized aluminum. Pleated fabrics are an excellent option for an attic, office, or winter garden.
- Luxury is a model of solar curtains, the design of which fits perfectly into the overall interior. This is the perfect combination of cost and quality. Guides and box are missing. Unlike the Mini system, it has numerous mounting options.
Blackout curtains
The company actively produces solar curtains of the following models:
- Arloni Smart 7009. The presented product model will not only protect you from the sun, but will also become a kind of decoration for your room. The fabric used in production is cotton. Thanks to the unsurpassed design of the curtains, they become original and light.
- Curtain Apolena Plain 08-Z012/1 . For the production of this model of products, fabric that is pleasant to the touch was used. This is an excellent solution for those who want to get rid of the scorching rays of the sun. The unique and beautiful design allows you to create an atmosphere of warmth, tranquility and comfort. The curtain is easy to wash and iron.
- Curtain Arloni May Day 7008.2 . The material used to create the product is cotton. The curtains do not fade, blend beautifully with the overall design and do not let the sun's rays into the room.
When producing such curtains, blackout curtain fabric is usually used.
Sun curtains are a necessary product, thanks to which you can not only complement the overall interior, but also protect your room from the influence of sunlight. The purchase of curtains must be carried out taking into account all requirements. The fabric from which they are made must not fade, must be dense and simply have a beautiful appearance.
Roller blinds "day night"
Day and night curtains are not much different from ordinary ones, but they work somewhat differently. Curtains consist of two layers of fabric. One of them can be adjusted and thus control the amount of light entering the room.
Thanks to this, day and night blinds will work well in any room, both at home and in an apartment, as well as in office spaces. They allow you to create the perfect atmosphere and exposure at any time of the day or night.
Therefore, they represent the perfect combination of high functionality with an interesting aesthetic that will work in any room, regardless of its decor, while giving it a unique character.
Sun protection film.
Solar control film or reflective film is a necessary assistant in your home if it is located on the sunny side.
What is sun protection film and what is it for?
Reflective film is a surface that reflects the sun's rays and absorbs heat.
If there are plants on the windowsill, the film protects the leaves from burning, drying out and burning out.
Solar control film for windows
Reflective film resembles a thin layer of foil. In the evening, from the street side it blocks the view of the room.
Application.
Most often, reflective film is used in ordinary apartments, country houses, regular buses, on trains, and on the rear windows of cars.
Solar control film is perfect for a country house
Perhaps there is little information about it and therefore reflective film has not yet found widespread use, but it can be installed in schools and maternity hospitals on the sunny side to make it comfortable to be in the room.
Care.
The sun protection film can be wiped with a cloth to remove dust that has settled on it.
The sun protection film can be wiped with a damp cloth
Pros.
– serves for many years;
– different colors, different light absorption;
In the professional palette, you can choose the color and light absorption. The darker the film, the more it will absorb sunlight.
– absorbs the sun’s rays and does not allow warm air currents to pass through;
Sun protection film does not let warm air flow through
Minuses.
- expensive;
You will have to spend money on professional sun protection film and its installation.
– does not remove light space;
Additionally, you will have to install roller blinds, blinds, curtains or climbing greens.
Advantages of Roman blinds
Window curtains that stores offer are available in many colors. All of them are combined with the highest quality materials, with special attention to detail. Thanks to this, they look like new for years and work flawlessly.
They can be easily controlled using a bead. Parallel folds of the original look are obtained using a system of lines that lift the curtain material.
The thin rail gives them an elegant look, and the practical fastening system of the material makes it easy to separate for washing. In addition, installation of Roman blinds is very simple, quick and does not require special training. The length and width of the blinds are selected individually, depending on the needs of our clients.
Climbing greenery.
In different cities: roofs, sides of offices and houses are decorated with climbing plants. On the street side, climbing plants can be used to darken the room. Suitable for these purposes: wild grapes, ivy, climbing rose, clematis, campsis, wisteria.
Climbing plants can help darken a room
Plants will grow and cover the area of the window space and thus prevent the passage of sunlight, as well as delight passers-by with their green leaves or blooms.
Application.
Climbing greens are used for arches, country fences, gazebos on a summer cottage, verandas, balcony spaces, and winter gardens.
Climbing plants are used over benches and swings so that in hot weather people can sit quietly and take shelter in the shade from the sun; they are also used to decorate park areas.
Climbing shades the balcony
Care.
Before the onset of cold weather, some plants need to be covered.
Pros:
- a budget option; – blocks the sun's rays; – beautiful aesthetic appearance;
Climbing greenery will enhance old buildings and give a beautiful look to an old house.
Climbing plants will decorate any space
Cons: – it takes time for the plant to grow and cover the entire area of the window space.
Window folds in many options
As with any category of window curtains, there are several types of roller blinds. Traditional designs are mounted on two profiles. Depending on the needs, there may be both or only one - the lower one.
In the latter case, opening the curtains will be possible only in one direction. The division of curtain types is also determined by their design and purpose. In this regard we can highlight:
- standard window shades designed for use in every window of a typical shape.
- pleated roller blinds for roof windows, installed on steel cables or in guides, thanks to which they do not fall when sliding and tightly close the window.
- curtains for windows of unusual shapes - round, with an arched end, triangular.
No-drill roller blinds are currently very popular and can certainly be called a hit of the last decade. This is due not only to their unique aesthetics, but also to functionality.
Although they look a bit like horizontal blinds, they are actually more portable and therefore convenient. The advantage of these window curtains is that they can be opened and closed both at the top and bottom.
Thanks to this, you can much more effectively adapt the lighting of the room to the current needs of family members.
Varieties
A wide range of sun blinds allows us to distinguish the following types: Italian, Roman, Austrian, French, pleated, London, Japanese.
Italian
This type of product is an excellent solution for decorating tall windows in the bedroom, corridor and hall. At the same time, the design of these rooms should be made in a classic style.
The design of such curtains is a combination of two large panels of fabric. They are fastened diagonally, so they do not move apart completely. The place of fastening must be disguised with a brush or bow.
Austrian
The presented products are used as protection from sunlight in living rooms and halls designed in a classic style. Such curtains give the room lightness and romance.
The fabric is collected from below into lush scalloped structures thanks to cords. That is why Austrian curtains are called lifting curtains. From the inside, the cords pass through loops or rings, resulting in a whole system. To produce such products, silk, cambric, polyester, and airy voile fabrics are used.
French
Curtains of this variety are very popular when installed on the windows of theaters, libraries, and reception halls. This demand is due to the pomp they bring.
The design of French products is almost similar to that of Austrian ones. The only difference between them is that the collection of the former occurs not only at the bottom, but throughout the entire height. As a result, it is possible to obtain a cascade of individual components. The material for the production of French curtains is similar to the fabrics used in the manufacture of Austrian ones.
Roman
Lifting is also typical for Roman blinds, but a little differently than for Austrian and French ones. In this case, the lifting process is carried out using purl slats and cords, thanks to which the curtains can be assembled in horizontal folds. Today, Roman blinds made of bamboo are also popular.
In the photo - solar curtains for plastic windows:
This type of product can be used for rooms of various styles and is universal . The price of Roman blinds depends on the type of material, which is unlimited.
Pleated
The presented variety of curtains is an excellent option for windows with a non-standard shape. They can be folded horizontally and at an angle. They are regulated using cords.
The use of such products is allowed for rooms designed in a classic style with a hint of oriental or country style.
London
It is advisable to purchase such products if their installation will be carried out in the kitchen. Their design provides for a cascade of garlands of folds, which are fixed using ribbons.
Production involves the use of fabrics of a calm palette with patterns characteristic of England.
Japanese
This option of sun protection products can protect from direct sunlight and views.
The design consists of a canvas stretched over a frame. This type of curtain goes well with a room designed in Japanese or modern style, with a hint of minimalism. Here you can see more photos of Japanese curtain panels.
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Vertical and horizontal blinds
Blinds are one of the answers to the question of how to close the windows on the balcony from excessive sunlight. They are actively used not only in offices, but also at home. The following models are used for the loggia:
- vertical and horizontal;
- plain, color, with photo printing;
- with manual and remote control;
- aluminum, plastic, wood, bamboo.
The designs are complemented by decorative elements (curtains, tulle), if space on the balcony allows. The photo shows options for using vertical and horizontal blinds for a balcony:
Classic textile curtains
This method of shading a balcony will become effective if you choose correctly and appropriately not only the color of the products, but also the type of fabric. Natural materials, such as linen and cotton, are considered the least susceptible to heating, exposure to UV rays and, as a result, absorption of large amounts of heat. The fabric should also be durable and withstand frequent washing.
It is advisable to cover the windows with plain curtains without patterns, especially those made in dark colors. If there are prints, then their front side should be turned not towards the street, but into the room. If the loggia is used as a place to relax, you should choose curtains that can complement the existing interior on the balcony. The photo below shows an example of decorating a loggia window using curtains:
Photo curtains
Curtains with photo printing will be an interesting element of room decor; they are more difficult to match to the interior, because in most cases they are not monochrome, but have a colored pattern:
IMPORTANT! If you are an admirer of classic chic, you should remember that the use of complex curtain designs (for example, Austrian, French, etc.), as well as rich additional decor (lambrequins, bows, ribbons, etc.) is unacceptable for loggias of small dimensions - such pomp will lead to a visual narrowing of space.
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Specifications
The vertical ZIP system will hermetically seal the opening from rain, wind and snow. There are several fabric options, the choice depends on your needs.
- PVC fabric Cristall - from snow, rain and wind
- Screen fabric - from wind, sun and UV radiation
The maximum width of the structure is no more than 6.0 meters, with a height of no more than 3.5 m. The protective screen can be installed either in the opening (ceiling mounting) or overlapping (mounting to the wall).
Design options
The standard package includes:
- PVC material Cristall or Screen fabric or acrylic
- Box Extruded Aluminum Profile
- Guides. Extruded Aluminum Profile
- Shaft. D=85 mm, hot-dip galvanized steel, welded.
- Control. Somfy RTS motor, Somfy remote control
- Installation. Wall or ceiling. In the opening or invoice.
- Standard color. White RAL 9003, Ivory RAL 1013, brown RAL 8019
Optionally, control can be done “from a button” on the box. RAL color - 5% extra charge
