The balcony is the most illuminated part of the apartment or house.
This is not only a big advantage of the room, but also causes some inconvenience. For example, on a hot day, the balcony heats up the room adjacent to it, house plants burn under the influence of direct sunlight, and the bright light from lanterns disturbs you at night.
That is why you can see a variety of curtains on almost all modern balconies. Let's figure out which curtains are best suited for placement on balcony windows.
Which blinds are best to hang?
A few recommendations for choosing:
- It is not recommended to choose vertical slats for a small balcony space.
- For a loggia with sliding windows, both vertical and horizontal models with ceiling mounting are suitable.
- For loggias located on the south side, it is advisable to use products made from denser materials.
- It is better to design small balcony windows with horizontal structures, with the type of glass mounting.
- It is better to choose the size of the blinds slats 5-10 cm smaller than the balcony frame.
Loggia size and choice of curtains
A balcony curtain should create a harmonious image of the room, sometimes change its geometry, and be as functional as possible. These qualities are determined by the dimensions of the loggia.
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For a small balcony
Curtains are chosen from light fabrics, because dark ones will make the area even smaller. For the same reason, it is not recommended to hang curtains to the floor, use fabrics with lush drapery, for example, French, and overuse accessories. It is better to hang curtains on each window separately and choose plain fabrics. Let's say a small drawing.
Roll systems, Roman, Austrian and classical, are suitable for a small balcony.
For a large loggia
A fully glazed loggia looks great with classic floor-length curtains and tiebacks. Several canvases with separate string cornices will allow you to flexibly adjust the lighting. Here you can hang any curtains - Roman, Japanese, French, Vietnamese, or install a roller mechanism. It is better to cover each sash with a separate leaf - large ones are difficult to control and regulate the light output.
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For any balcony windows you can find and hang curtains to your liking. You especially need to take a closer look at roll models.
They are easy to care for, the wealth of choice allows you to choose blinds to suit any style, and installing them is easy and simple. Fastenings without drilling will not harm the plastic window.
Types of structures
There are several design varieties of blinds, each of which allows you to choose the ideal solution for decorating your loggia.
Horizontal models
A fairly simple and convenient design does not take up much space, looks weightless and does not overload the space of even the smallest balcony.
Vertical blinds in the interior of a balcony
They are made of plastic, fabric, aluminum, and have many shades and colors. When fully closed, they resemble curtains and perfectly protect the loggia from the sun. It is better to use such models for large areas.
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.
Advantages and disadvantages
To understand which blinds are best to choose for a glazed loggia, compare their types according to the main parameters.
The comparison result can be seen in the table.
| Name of blinds/curtains | Advantages | Flaws |
| Vertical blinds |
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| Horizontal blinds |
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| Pleated |
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| Multi-textured |
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| Roller blinds |
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| Roller shutters of different types |
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How to install it yourself
It is easy to install the product yourself. It does not take much time and does not require special skills. Many manufacturers include detailed instructions and also include the necessary fasteners.
Let's consider the stages of installing horizontal blinds on a frame:
- Prepare tools: drill, screwdriver.
- Attach the blind rod to the top of the frame and mark where to drill.
- Screw the brackets. To install the cornices of vertical blinds, it is rational to use construction dowels, which are driven in with a special gun.
- We attach the cornice.
- On the lower part of the frame, under the glazing beads, mark the exit points of the fishing line threaded through the slats of the blinds, and drill the same neat holes.
- Remove the plugs from the ends of the planks.
- We remove another round plug, under which there is a unit.
- Remove the bottom bar by untying the two knots.
- We remove excess plates from below if the blinds are too long.
- We attach a plastic rotating mechanism (transparent stick) to the hook.
- Insert the bottom bar and cut off the protruding threads.
- We insert all the pulled out plugs.
- Take a plastic retainer.
- We make markings, drill holes, and fasten the fastener with a screw.
- We fasten the clamp on the other side.
- We insert the bottom bar into the clamps.
- The ends of the fishing line are inserted into the plugs, and the plugs are inserted into the holes in the frame, resulting in tension in the fishing line.
- We check the functionality.
Blinds with vertical slats are attached using a similar technology. Only the mounting location is not the frame, but the wall or ceiling.
Video instructions for installing blinds without drilling:
What lamella material is suitable for a balcony?
For the manufacture of lamellas, various types of materials with very different textures and densities are used.
Fabric
Lightweight, resistant to sunlight and not subject to deformation. The only disadvantage of fabric models is their rapid contamination.
Plastic
Plastic blinds for the balcony are easy to maintain, practically do not fade in the sun and do not lose their appearance over time. However, slats made of inexpensive plastic deteriorate very quickly due to the fact that they are exposed to mechanical stress.
Aluminum
Strong and durable metal slats are easy to clean and are not afraid of moisture. A small drawback is that such structures create noise when opening and closing the doors.
Wooden
They look very beautiful and expensive. The lamellas do not fade in the sun and do not dry out. Natural bamboo products look original and exotic and instantly attract attention.
Paper
Pleated paper blinds are a universal and multifunctional option for decorating balcony windows. Indoors, they create a unique comfort.
Materials
Depending on the material of the slats, blinds are divided into:
- Aluminum - inexpensive and practical, resistant to external influences. Do not fade over time. Thin metal panels can become deformed under mechanical stress.
- Plastic is the most affordable and common material. From excess ultraviolet radiation, plastic lamellas become fragile and can break.
- Fabric curtains can fully replace curtains due to the decorative nature of the panels. They are presented in different colors, plain and patterned. The fabric used is special with protective impregnation, which prevents dust from being absorbed and also protects against fading. Most often, fabric blinds are made of polyester.
Tips for choosing
So, when choosing blinds for a balcony, consider the following:
- Classic horizontal blinds, which are attached directly to the doors, cannot be installed on sliding aluminum frames. You need to select models mounted on walls or ceilings. Aluminum sliding sashes require blinds that are attached to the wall or ceiling.
- For lovers of sophisticated design, I would recommend pleated blinds. They look especially organic on large windows, which are typical for balconies.
- Buy roller blinds that are mounted on rails. Then, when opening the doors for ventilation, the curtains will not hang and dangle. You can generally purchase cassette curtains, in which the roll is disguised in a special cassette.
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When choosing a solar control system for a balcony, you should take into account that the windows are often opened, dust, dirt and soot settle on them. The type of window frames is also taken into account. Cassette systems are not installed on sliding and aluminum frames. The manager must be informed about the type of balcony frames and material when ordering.
What types of loggia blinds are there?
Blinds for plastic windows on the balcony allow you not only to provide control over the level of light, but also to stylishly decorate the room.
- Pleated. They are a design with pleated fabric in the form of an accordion with folds of two centimeters.
- Classic. Plain vertical and horizontal sun protection slats will be the most optimal solution for creating a modern and practical look for your loggia.
- Photo blinds are the most beautiful look with bright and clear images printed using photo printing. You can choose the print format yourself; this is an undeniable advantage for creative people. They will add a special mood to the balcony room.
- Multi-texture blinds are a universal type that combines the advantages of fabric and plastic slats.
How to hang on a window opening
The algorithm for installing blinds on a wall consists of several sequential steps:
First of all, you need to determine whether all components are available. If the blinds have a width of more than 2 m, then they must be supplemented with intermediate fastening. This eliminates sagging of the cornice. The next step is marking. To do this, the blinds are placed above the window in the right place. Then they retreat from the ends by about 3 cm and mark the locations of the brackets. When all the marks have been made, use a drill to drill holes for the dowels
It is important to choose the correct hole diameter in order to form a strong connection between the fastener and the wall. If the structure is wide, then you need to drill a hole in the middle in a similar way for an additional dowel. Please note that for heavy aluminum or wooden blinds, the distance of the end screws should be at least 10 cm from the edge of the cornice. When the brackets are screwed, the cornice is hung on them
It can be fixed in several ways. The most convenient mechanism is considered to be self-latching locks. Simpler products need to be screwed to the frame using self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws.
The process of installing blinds in the opening itself can be described by the following sequential actions:
Initially, the technical equipment of the product is checked. Pay attention to the size of the cornice. The method of attaching it depends on this. Assembling blinds The process is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Marking. To do this, the cornice is installed on the plastic window sash. Sometimes installation is possible on the ceiling of the opening or on the wall that is formed above the frame frame
When taking measurements, it is important to check whether the blinds do not interfere with the movement of the opening sashes. The mounting locations for the brackets are also marked on the base. After this, holes are drilled and fasteners are attached.
You should not drill deep, as you can make a through hole. If fixation occurs directly on plastic, special screws should be used. The process ends with hanging the cornice and canvas. This process is similar to that described in the previous section.
How to choose for windows of different shapes?
Blinds on the balcony allow the windows to take on a more thoughtful, deep and stylish look. However, windows can be not only standard, but also of various shapes and designs. Let's consider special cases in more detail.
Blinds on sliding windows on the balcony
Both horizontal and vertical models with a ceiling profile are suitable for sliding windows.
Panoramic windows
For such window openings, you can choose vertical slats to the floor, which can reach up to 6 meters in length or more. Panoramic windows on a small French balcony are decorated with horizontal slats and pleated blinds. They look light and make the room more spacious.
Roman curtains
Unlike blinds, Roman blinds are not so laconic, so they can be used as an independent element, without traditional textile curtains. Thanks to stiffening ribs (thin strips sewn into the fabric), they are assembled into horizontal folds of an original shape, and are attractive from a design point of view. Raising and lowering the curtains is done manually or using the control panel.
Advantages of Roman blinds:
- Variety of colors and models;
- Easy to install;
- Reliability of the control mechanism;
- Resistant to stains.
When decorating the exit to the balcony with Roman blinds, two canvases are used - one for the window and the second for the door. The disadvantage of Roman blinds is that they cannot be tilted to the side to look out the window, and you can also open the door to the balcony only after the curtain has been assembled, otherwise it will get in the way.
Mounting methods
All blinds, differing in type, are fixed to surfaces in several ways:
- Drilling holes in the wall. This is possible if the installation is performed on a separate window unit. This method is not suitable for sliding systems, as well as for a loggia 6 meters long. Moreover, the structure should overlap the windows by 10 cm on each side.
- Installation of cornice on the ceiling. In this case, the blinds will serve as curtains. They completely block the view of the room from the street (an important feature for apartments on the ground floors), as they hang from the ceiling.
- Installation on a window frame. This option is suitable for horizontal blinds, roller blinds, and pleated blinds. The cornice is fixed above the double-glazed window, and a restrictive beam is attached below. For a compact loggia this is the most suitable method.
- Fixation without fasteners - using double-sided tape. This method is not very reliable, but it allows you to install the blinds yourself. Moreover, it is suitable for windows of any type. The structure is attached to the frame.
To the ceiling
On the ceiling with sliding doors
And in this case, our wealth of choice increases significantly. Significantly more systems can be installed on the ceiling of a sliding balcony glazing than on a sash.
All possible options are at the links below, and also don’t forget to watch the video of installing bamboo roller blinds on the ceiling of a balcony with sliding doors. You will understand the principle by which all other types of blinds for the balcony will be installed.
- Roller blinds
- Mini
- Maxi
- Zebra Mini
- Zebra Maxi
- Automatic
- With photo printing
- Perforated
- Vertical blinds
- Fabric
- Plastic
- Aluminum
- Perforated
- Thread
- Horizontal blinds
- Holis
- Magnum
Which color should I choose?
Various shades create a sophisticated color scheme in the room.
Multicolored
Quite an interesting solution that allows you to enliven and add variety to a laconic and austere balcony space.
Blue
The blue color evokes associations with the sea and gives a feeling of coolness. Therefore, blue or light blue slats are especially suitable for loggias located on the sunny south side.
White
White models reflect light well and return it to the room, thereby creating a visual enlargement of the small balcony space.
Beige
Classic design option. Calm and gentle beige on plastic windows does not have an irritating effect and looks very organic.
Reds
They attract attention and look quite stylish. But on a small balcony, dark red slats will make the space overloaded.
What to install on the balcony: blinds or roller blinds?
Recently, installed blinds or roller blinds can increasingly be seen on balconies and loggias. And in fact, there is a reasonable explanation for this.
Balcony glazing typically takes up a larger area (compared to simple room windows) and the problem of light control, privacy and sun protection for such large windows is actually more pressing.
Blinds or roller blinds installed on the balcony solve these problems. They are easy to use, practical, and many of their systems are designed specifically for plastic windows.
Therefore, very often our customers have a question: what to install on the balcony – blinds or roller blinds? In fact, many sun protection systems are installed on the balcony.
And often the decision to install a particular design of blinds or roller blinds is made taking into account several factors:
- prices, convenience and individual requirements for the ordered products (sunny side or shady side near the balcony;
- color scheme of the balcony and interior;
- regular plastic windows on the balcony or sliding ones, etc.).
Vertical blinds installed on a balcony or loggia
Vertical blinds on balconies or loggias are usually installed on the ceiling. Depending on the necessary requirements for the product, as well as on the length of the balcony or loggia, this type of blinds is usually manufactured in one or two products.
For balconies and loggias, vertical blinds will in most cases be the most inexpensive option for sun protection products.
The advantages of vertical blinds installed on the balcony:
- Vertical blinds for the balcony are made of fabrics with dust-repellent impregnation. This means that maintenance of these products will be minimal.
- Vertical blinds allow you not only to block out the sun, but also to control the illumination of the balcony by turning the slats in the direction you need.
- Vertical blinds are suitable for any type of balconies - with tilt-and-turn windows and with sliding windows.
- Vertical blinds can be made with different control methods: the slats can move in one direction (for example, towards the mechanism) or in different directions from the center. Also, vertical blinds can be made on several cornices, and the products will be installed close to each other. This will also allow you to tailor product control to the characteristics of your balcony.
- Vertical blinds have a large number of variations and can fit into any interior. Their slats can be made of a variety of fabrics, both the simplest and the most exclusive; they can alternate in a special way. They can be made of several materials (these will already be multi-textured vertical blinds) or photo printing with different views, pictures or textures can be applied to the slats.
Tips for installing vertical blinds on a balcony.
- As a rule, vertical blinds for balconies are installed on the ceiling, so their installation in this sense must be technically possible. Windows on the balcony must be made in such a way that the cornice of vertical blinds installed on the ceiling allows them to open.
- Since vertical blinds will inherently be installed in front of the window, when installing them on a balcony, it is necessary to ensure that the balcony windows open and are accessible. That is, the method of controlling the blind product must be chosen correctly.
Horizontal classic blinds on balconies and loggias
Horizontal classic blinds for balconies are usually installed on each window sash. Therefore, the windows on the balcony to select this sun protection system must be tilt-and-turn (not sliding).
Horizontal classic blinds for balconies are also one of the most inexpensive options for blinds, so they are very common. Since horizontal classic blinds are installed on each sash of a plastic window, the control of lighting on the balcony will be more functional; each sash will be controlled separately.
The advantages of horizontal classic blinds installed on the balcony:
- Horizontal classic blinds are installed on each sash of a plastic window, which means that the illumination of each sash will be adjusted separately.
- Horizontal classic blinds allow you not only to block out the light, but also to control it by turning the slats. This may be especially true if you have flowers on your balcony. By directing the slats of the blinds upward, the sun will not fall on the flowers, while the room will be light.
- Horizontal classic blinds have a different number of variations. You can order them in different colors, with different lamella widths (16 or 25mm), combine lamellas from several colors, or order photo printing on them.
Examples of using
The variety of materials, designs, and mounting methods makes it possible to use roller blinds in any combination and setting. It doesn’t matter which room your loggia or balcony opens from. The number of colors and textures will allow you to fit in and be a continuation of the interior. They will create comfort and coziness.
Curtains with vertical stripes will visually raise the ceiling on the balcony
With plain walls, you can play with contrast. Black - white, white - red, gray - beige and so on. The curtains will stand out with colorful spots, focusing attention on themselves.
Shades of the same color. They look like a continuation of each other, without sharp transitions. For lovers of a calm, peaceful atmosphere.
The density of the fabric is selected based on the desired level of illumination of the balcony and the adjacent room
On the sunny side, thicker fabrics are used
With drawings on any topic. If the loggia comes out of the nursery - scenes from cartoons. From the adult bedroom - your photographs (material suitable for photo printing). The flight of fancy is unlimited. This move will be the highlight of the whole situation.
Curtains with bright patterns diversify the interior and create an attractive atmosphere
Textured. Fresh, not hackneyed. It is advisable to match the wall decoration. Get as close as possible to the pattern on the wallpaper, or shade it (Stripes on the walls, circles on the curtains).
An alternative to roller products can be sliding vertical curtains mounted on the ceiling cornice
When giving preference to a specific model, consider the practical side. After all, the main role of balcony curtains is to protect from the sun and protect privacy. You should have a panoramic view from your balcony, not passers-by.
