Today, more and more often, balconies or loggias serve as rooms for rest and relaxation. If the room is used rationally and its interior is decorated with taste, then a cozy corner will become a decoration of the home.
Since balconies and loggias are mostly glazed, it is important to properly design the window frames and door panels. By hanging roller blinds on the balcony door and windows, you can radically change the appearance of the room. These curtains have their own characteristics and advantages, unlike simple window curtains.
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5 reasons to choose roller blinds:
- Excellent protection from the sun. If the windows face the sunny side, we recommend paying attention to light-proof blackout fabric.
- They will hide from prying eyes. This is a good solution if you live on the lower floors.
- Original decoration. The assortment includes 417 types of fabrics that can transform your balcony or loggia! Pay attention to the Day-Night curtains.
- Installation WITHOUT drilling!
- Convenience - a chain or electric drive is used for control.
Products vary in density and ability to transmit sunlight, in texture, color and pattern, in size and shape. It is possible to apply photo printing. Choose roller blinds for any size balcony door, as well as for the kitchen.
In our online store you can quickly and conveniently buy roller blinds for your entire apartment. Choose the right option at an affordable price and place your order right now. If necessary, you can call a measurer, order delivery and professional installation. It’s very easy to do, but if it’s convenient for you, you can always contact our managers by phone and get advice.
Types of blinds
A huge number of variations on the theme of “blinds” can confuse even experienced craftsmen. Beginners are completely lost at the sight of the luxurious variety.
Pleated blinds for windows
- Horizontal products . Undemanding in care and easy to maintain. They are considered one of the most practical and therefore popular models. These types of blinds are most suitable for curtains on plastic windows.
- Vertical - a combination of style, comfort and convenience of regulating the flow of light into the room. They hide the interior of the balcony very well from prying eyes and are easy to clean. They are mainly made of plastic, textile or aluminum.
- Facade blinds differ primarily in the method and location of installation - on the outside of the building. It is this circumstance that determines a very high degree of protection from unwanted spies and bright sunlight and at the same time serves as a reliable security system against penetration. The external location of the blinds allows them to increase the functionality of plastic windows. Together with the window design, such devices perfectly maintain the temperature on the balcony: in winter they retain heat, and in summer they prevent overheating of the room, thereby creating optimal conditions for growing indoor plants, arranging an additional room or playroom on the balcony for a child. The main materials used are stainless steel and aluminum, which are practically not subject to corrosion processes (read more about external blinds).
- The most expensive option is pleated blinds for plastic windows, photos of which are available in the article’s catalogue. This is a design made of pleated fabric with folds, measuring two centimeters. The high price is fully justified by its versatility: pleated pleats can be used in any conditions, installed on a wide variety of window openings, are easy to wash, and look original and bright. Opening/closing adjustment is made using a handle, rope or even electronic control. The closing pattern is “bottom up”, which additionally provides protection from unwanted light or random glances. In addition to plastic, pleated blinds are made of aluminum and wood. The fabric base allows you to choose shades and the material itself.
- Roller blinds are universal for balconies, reasonable in price and multi-variant in design. The room is carefully hidden from prying eyes and reliably protected from light. Most often they are installed on the sunny side of the building, as they perfectly maintain the temperature and prevent the room from overheating. The price is more than affordable. Read more - roller blinds for plastic windows.
- Roman blinds are a classic, practical option. The one-piece canvas, consisting of separate sections, is easy to fold and adjust. The materials used are different: linen, cotton, silk fabrics, coated with special anti-fading compounds. Roman blinds are more expensive than others, but very functional and reliable.
- Bamboo blinds (wooden) are primarily used as an element of decoration in the interior, and then for their intended purpose. However, in terms of protection, they are in no way inferior to analogues made from other materials, folding perfectly into a roll and being easy to adjust. But, in addition to the rather high price of such products, they are also very heavy. Therefore, the reliability of fastening plays a very important role.
Plastic blinds are most suitable for loggias and balconies: they are easy to clean, freely adjustable, do not require special care, easy to use, not affected by temperature, durable and resistant to fading.
Blinds for sliding windows on the balcony
However, homeowners, of course, may have a different opinion. The most important thing is that the chosen option suits the household in all respects and fits the specific window.
The nuances of choosing blinds for a balcony
It is highly undesirable for the curtains to lie on the windowsill or, even worse, to hang below the window. Therefore, before purchasing, you should measure and mark or write down everything. The blinds themselves must be checked for ease of rotation of the plates: there should be no effort, squeaking or squeaking when manipulated.
Vertical fabric blinds look great on plastic windows - a budget-friendly and convenient option. Roller blinds will be excellent helpers in creating a unique interior. Thanks to color variations, you can “play” with the mood of the room. They are, of course, very expensive, but they will last at least 10 years.
In general, blinds on the balcony are not only beautiful and convenient, but also save space. After all, the product will not hang all the way to the floor, which means there is an opportunity to come up with something else. And the blinds themselves can be chosen in bright colors, accentuating attention and adjusting the entire style to them.
There are no specific criteria for choosing blinds for a balcony. Unless there are restrictions in choice due to certain designs.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
For example, blinds that are fixed to the window sash will not work on sliding windows. Vertical samples are suitable here.
Aluminum structures are also “picky”. As for the rest, choose what your soul asks for.
Just make sure that the option you like matches the window and type of fastening.
Balcony in the living room and curtains
A balcony is a modern, functional and rational room that is present in almost all multi-storey buildings. In many apartments, the exit to the balcony is conceived as a continuation of the window opening, and is decorated together.
Therefore, it is optimal to use sliding curtains on a window with a balcony in the living room; view photos of the options in advance. Although products with a lifting mechanism will look no worse, leaving the passage free.
The main thing is to ensure that the doors are completely closed. The fabric of the curtains should be easy to wash, and the design should allow the product to be easily removed for washing.
Blinds in the living room on the windows with access to the balcony
The most practical and convenient option for such a window with a balcony is blinds. However, they do not look as advantageous as curtains. And somehow the living room is not conducive to ordinary records. However, if the owner is not so concerned about the external decoration of the room, blinds will become faithful assistants and protectors from light.
Among the variety of curtains, you can opt for a roller mechanism, although it is more preferable in the kitchen or bedroom. Rolling up, they quickly open access to the doors to the balcony.
It is classic curtains that are most suitable for decorating a balcony door combined with a window from the point of view of aesthetic perception. For ease of exit, it is better to use two curtains, rather than one (this also applies to tulle), sliding in different directions.
Such curtains will completely cover the door and, if necessary, easily provide access to the balcony. It is worth noting that it is advisable to fix one part, in particular the tulle.
And the one that is directly located above the balcony door should be left movable, and the lambrequin should be slightly shortened and rounded so that it does not interfere with the opening of the door.
Original design of blinds for windows
Another very interesting way to decorate a window opening is a Chinese curtain, which is a strip of fabric proportional to the window. To open, you need to manually lift the canvas and secure it in the upper position with a ribbon or tape.
In this case, you can choose the appropriate height; it is not at all necessary to completely roll up the fabric. We can say that Chinese window curtains are a new design that is increasingly being used for decoration.
It is noteworthy that some craftsmen not only select unique curtains, but also completely change the style of the room, turning it into a “fang”.
Well, and finally, it’s worth remembering thread products that fit perfectly into any interior and do not restrict access to the balcony door. Which option to choose is up to you. The most important thing is that the final result brings joy, pleasure and reliably protects against unwanted “effects”.
Advantages of roller blinds for balcony windows
- Protect from sunlight and have thermal insulation properties;
- They do not interfere with ventilation, since roller blinds can be installed directly on the balcony window sashes, securing them with guides to prevent sagging;
- They are very practical, as they take up minimal space and do not require frequent maintenance. Due to special impregnation, they repel dust coming from the street, and therefore become dirty more slowly than ordinary fabric curtains.
Depending on the design characteristics of the windows of your balcony block, the possibility and method of installing roller blinds depends. If this is a block with sliding PVC window or aluminum frames, then the only possible option would be wall mounting of sun protection systems. If swing structures or fixed windows are installed, you can install roller blinds with fastening to the window frame.
Thanks to a wide selection of design and functionality, you can choose the best option for your balcony windows in our online store. Here you will find a wide range of products in different price categories:
- Day-night roller blinds are so popular in the design of balconies and loggias of apartment buildings;
- sun-proof roller blinds to protect the glazed balcony from sunlight and overheating;
- roller blinds with guides, thanks to which you can avoid sagging during ventilation and inconvenience with the curtain fabric caused by drafts on the balcony block.
How to properly attach blinds
To install blinds on a balcony with your own hands, a DIYer will need a smaller set of tools than when installing glazing or plastic balcony blocks. To install the cornice, you need to have in your home “arsenal” or buy:
- marking tools (pencils, ruler, tape measure);
- several screwdrivers and hardware;
- drill and set of drills;
- mounting gun for driving in dowels (when installing a cornice on a concrete loggia ceiling).
Taking measurements
Measurements are taken before purchasing a specific device model. Having chosen a horizontal device, measure the width and height of the upper sash of the window frame. Accuracy to the millimeter is necessary, since the protruding cornice will prevent the window from opening. The width of the selected horizontal cornice or roll-up frame depends on the height of the double-glazed window.
Types of roller curtains
There are four types of roller shutters based on density:
- Blackout curtains. The material of such curtains does not prevent sunlight from entering the room, but diffuses it and reduces brightness.
- Translucent curtains. They completely shade the room from light.
- Translucent. Such curtains allow light to pass through perfectly, but at the same time partially shade the room.
- The transparent version resembles a tulle curtain in appearance. It does not block sunlight, but is not suitable for decorating balconies and loggias.
Advice! Roller blinds used for a loggia must be thick enough to protect the room from bright light. The choice of roller shutters based on their appearance is already selected individually for the interior. Their folding mechanism resembles blinds. They roll up, making them easy to transport and store.
The color of the fittings is usually matched to the tone of the window frame. Windows look good when the box with curtain material is the same color. Roller blinds for the balcony can be chosen monotonous or with a pattern. Both options have a pleasant appearance, which is why they are so often used to decorate windows in the kitchen, balcony, loggia. Roller curtains are available in a wide range of colors.
Mounting features
It doesn’t take much effort or time to figure out how to attach roller blinds. There are several ways to attach roller blinds: in the opening, to the ceiling and on the glass. You can do this without calling a specialist, but with your own hands in several stages:
- Attach the box to the wall or ceiling using clamps and brackets.
- Assemble the roller blinds themselves.
- Mark the selected location for fastening.
- Unwind the fabric to the desired length.
- Place the control chain on the mechanism and close it with plugs.
- Fix the curtains in the brackets.
There are also types of roller blinds that are attached with Velcro, which greatly simplifies the installation process, which boils down to connecting the fabric sheet with textile Velcro and fastening it to the brackets. It should also be noted that roller blinds for sliding windows must be installed on the ceiling in order to ensure free movement of the sashes.
We really hope that we have helped you appreciate all the advantages of roller blinds, and after using them you can leave only good reviews.
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Free-hanging pleated with drawstring control
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Free-hanging model of pleated curtains, controlled by a cord, fixing the curtain. For PVC windows.
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Tension pleated with handle control
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Stretch pleated day-night
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Types of roller blinds
Roller blinds sold in the retail chain differ in the following characteristics:
Control type
In budget roller blinds, the shaft rotation is carried out manually; for this, a plug with a plastic chain is inserted into the inner end on the convenient side of the tube. By moving the chain with your hands, you can turn the shaft in one direction or another, opening or closing the window opening.
With automatic control using a built-in electric drive, the rotation of the shaft is performed by an electric motor, the operation of which is controlled by a switch or remote control. In addition to the benefits of remote control, the electronics allow you to set a timer for a specific time for opening or closing the door leaf.
Canvas material
In the manufacture of roller blinds, a wide range of materials are used, which are divided into the following groups:
Natural. Most often, the canvas is made from linen, cotton, satin, and bamboo is found in exclusive versions. Often fabrics are impregnated with anti-dust and antibacterial compounds.
Artificial. The main materials for artificial roller blinds are polyester and viscose; often a combination of these polymers is used to obtain an original surface (rice parchment). For doorways, a good solution is to use curtains made of PVC polyvinyl chloride or fiberglass, which hold their shape well and do not transmit sunlight well. Artificial materials are highly durable, decorative, and easy to maintain.
Blackout and day-night canvases
Type of canvas
In addition to traditional types of fabrics, roller blinds use special types designed to perform specific functions. The main ones:
Translucent. They scatter sunlight, preventing the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on furniture and finishing materials of walls and floors, and maintain high illumination in the room. Typically used in kitchens or living rooms.
Blackout. The canvas is a dense multi-layer light-proof fabric that completely protects the premises from the penetration of sunlight. Blackout can be hung in bedrooms, home theaters, children's rooms.
Day Night. The canvas in its usual arrangement consists of horizontally placed alternating transparent and opaque stripes; if it is necessary to darken the room before going to bed, the canvas is moved by rotating the shaft. After shifting, the solid stripes completely cover the transparent ones, providing darkness in the room.
Vertical holding method
If the door leaf deviates from the vertical position during ventilation, the leaf is held on it in the following ways:
In the guides. When installing, the edges of the door leaf are guided into two vertically located guides, which prevent it from deflecting when changing the position of the doors.
Fishing line. With this method, the fishing line is lowered vertically on both sides of the curtain, threading it through the side eyes of the weighting material - this prevents the lower part of the curtain from sagging.
Magnets. To prevent the canvas from coming off, special magnets are purchased, which are screwed to the bottom of the sash using self-tapping screws. When the curtain is lowered, the metal weighting material at the bottom is attracted by magnets and the curtain is held tightly on the doors when they are tilted. If the weighting agent is made of plastic, metal plates are glued onto it.
Ways to keep roller blinds from sagging with guides, fishing line and magnets
Roller blinds from an expert. Everything you wanted to know about roller blinds for windows
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.
Material selection
The modern market offers two materials for making roller blinds.
Tree
Pros: natural, does not cause allergies, original appearance. Cons: it is difficult to regulate the amount of light transmitted, heavy weight, the degree of noise emitted is greater than that of matter.
You must take into account that the balcony is a part of the apartment where there is often wind and drafts. If you are ready for, albeit not high, but constant noise, this option is suitable.
Bamboo curtains are rolled up from the bottom up
Textile
Pros: variety of textures, colors, transparency. Not picky about care.
What kind of fabrics are best to use for a balcony? It all depends on the effect you want to achieve.
The degree of shading of the balcony depends on the density of the fabric used for the curtains.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
Translucent materials do a good job of scattering light. They provide little functionality. At night they will not protect you from the eyes of passers-by on the street. More used for design moves.
Examples of fabric curtains:
- Organza. Two threads are twisted. It comes from polyester, silk, viscose. Shiny, light. Single-color and multi-color.
A transparent organza curtain only diffuses daylight, without at all protecting the room from prying eyes in the evening
Composite fabric composition ensures durability and stretch resistance
Dimout fabrics protect from the sun by 70–80%, creating a feeling of twilight, but not complete darkness
The special structure of the blackout fabric allows you to completely block the sun's rays
The day-night curtain consists of two panels, in which dense fabric alternates with transparent material
Cotton curtains are environmentally friendly, but not durable and are not suitable for unheated rooms
Polyester products do not attract dust and are easy to clean
Features and Benefits of Use
Such curtains add coziness and warmth to the atmosphere of the room. They can be used to decorate not only windows, but also the door on the balcony. Then all that remains is to choose the right furniture. For example, a small table and a set of chairs or armchairs. It will be a pleasure to read a book and drink your morning coffee here. For flower lovers, roller shutters will be an excellent method for protection from the sun and drying out.
Horizontal roller blinds will become a barrier for curious neighbors. In some houses, balconies are located next to the kitchen. If you hang a roller blind on the balcony door, odors from the kitchen will not penetrate onto the balcony. This is especially advisable in the summer, and if the balcony serves as a children's playroom.
Installation and fastening
How to assemble the components of a curtain? The set contains: a coupling device, a tip and a roll of fabric. It's simple - you fix the chain mechanism on one side. The tip is like a plug on the other.
Open type roller blind device
In the previous blocks of the article, we looked at 2 mounting options. Now let's talk about the sequence of stages.
To the ceiling
- Using a level, we mark the places for drilling, equidistant from the window.
Marking is done from the center of the sash to the sides at an equal distance
Fastening elements are selected based on the design of the balcony ceiling
If you decide to mount it to the wall, the diagram is the same, except that the bracket is not screwed into the ceiling.
To the window frame
Scheme for installing curtains on a sash using tape
- Degrease the surface with acetone or common nail polish remover.
- Remove the protective film from the tape.
- We put fasteners on top of the window frame. Twist tightly.
- We attach the shaft to the blade.
- We fix it.
Installation is not difficult. If you follow the instructions, you don’t have to contact a specialist.
If necessary, the curtain can be cut to the desired width
Tips for choosing
If you have never encountered roller blinds before, but want to choose the best option for yourself, then listen to our advice. They will help you find the best option. We will present the main parameters when choosing curtains. It will be necessary to decide on each of them. Then from all the variety you can choose your ideal option.
- Style. If your entire apartment is designed in a certain style, then the balcony should support this trend.
- Fastening. For sliding structures, a ceiling mount is suitable, and for folding ones, you can use almost any one.
- Darkness . The degree of shading (transparency of the canvas) is selected based on the illumination of the balcony during the day. Reverse transparency is also worth considering. In the evening you will be clearly visible from the street if you choose minimal darkness.
- Reliability of the company. Before purchasing from any company, check its reliability, read reviews, and ask friends and acquaintances. French roller blinds are one of the leaders on the market, but our domestic manufacturers are also trustworthy.
- Quality of fabric and fastenings. Don't skimp on quality. Good quality roller blinds will serve you faithfully for many years.
Installation nuances
The problem with sliding doors, i.e. casements of windows, which, like sliding wardrobe doors, move one by one, or several at once, to the sides. Due to the tight fit of the sashes to each other, it is not possible to install blinds on such windows close to the window. Blinds that are designed for plastic windows are also not suitable for such windows.
What is the way out? It is only possible to install vertical blinds, roller blinds or horizontal blinds at a short distance from the window to the ceiling. This method is not always easy. The thing is that suspended ceiling structures are often installed on balconies and loggias and, moreover, such ceilings are lower than the “native concrete ceiling” of the balcony, to which one could easily attach. However, you don't have to choose. Although with great difficulties, the work cannot be done otherwise.
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