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Blinds are a practical, beautiful, functional method of window decoration. We will look at the main products that are suitable for a specific room.

What are blinds?

Blinds are light-protective structures made of adjustable slats (lamellas) connected to each other, the operating mechanism of which differs depending on the type of structure.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main pros and cons of using it in the interior.

Style and type

Roller blinds, cassette and horizontal blinds visually increase the volume of the room, therefore they are indispensable in small rooms. A free window sill can be in demand in the limited space of a kitchen, veranda, balcony or loggia.

Vertical slats visually increase the height, which is important for rooms with low ceilings. They are also recommended for large glazing and sliding windows.

If the room is subject to temperature changes and high humidity, preference should be given to options with a smooth texture of blinds, which are easy to clean, wear-resistant and have an increased service life.

• The best models for the bathroom are made of plastic or fiberglass.
• Wooden or textured blinds would be appropriate in the living room.
• Fabric curtains are used in the decoration of offices, living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms. To select the required density of the material, take into account the number of floors of the room and the location of neighboring buildings.
• If the blinds look too strict, the window opening is additionally decorated with curtains or a lambrequin.
• A good option in the interior is a window, closed to the middle with thick blinds and decorated with an airy cloud of tulle.

How to choose window blinds?

A few things to choose from:

• Blinds with wide slats can be used for large windows or for interior partitions.
• Narrow slats are best used for interiors with small windows.
• For small rooms, laconic horizontal designs on the window floor are ideal; they look neat and do not overload the space.
• When choosing rotating vertical models, you should pay special attention to their length. It is desirable that the distance between the slats and the floor be at least five centimeters.

What types of blinds are there?

There are two types of blinds, which are determined by the type of slats:

• Vertical blinds, due to their functional and aesthetic qualities, such models are perfect for any room interior.
• Horizontal blinds are the classic and most popular option. A huge variety of materials allows you to successfully select a design for any window shape and room area.

The photo shows a spacious living room with a bay window.

Other types of window blinds

There is another group based on visual and functional features:

• Pleated;
• multi-textured;
• photoblinds.

Let us consider the description of each type in more detail.

Pleated

They are a corrugated accordion-shaped fabric that can be attached to the window with Velcro. Such models are very convenient and compact, and when assembled they are practically invisible on the window opening. Often used on roof windows.

In the photo, the window sash, decorated with bright corrugated pleats, allows you to ventilate the kitchen without unnecessary movements.

Multi-textured

Thanks to the combination of combined lamellas from various materials, this design can decorate any interior and give it a very stylish look.

Photoblinds

Slats with colorful realistic images printed on them look very original and emphasize the appearance of the window, giving the interior a creative touch.

The photo shows vertical lamellas with photo printing in the shape of a butterfly.

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

Types of fastenings

Let's consider the types of fastenings for blinds on windows:

• Outside the window opening (wall, ceiling). This option allows you to visually enlarge a room or a narrow window.
• Interframe. Suitable for horizontal slats or pleated blinds. Thanks to this fastening, it is possible to securely fix the structures to the frame.

Options for using Venetian blinds

Several application options:

• On the windows. The standard option, which is currently appropriate, not only in solid office premises, but also in a cozy home environment.
• On the door. This use can significantly expand the boundaries of the room and make it more spacious.
• For cabinets. This ergonomic option is suitable for small rooms where it is not possible to use hinged cabinet doors.

Control methods

There are several options for lowering or raising your blinds.

• Mechanical. The most common way. Adjustment is carried out by a cord, chain, or control knob.
• With electric drive (automatic). This involves the movement of the structure using a special control panel, which at a distance allows you to lower, raise, move the slats to the side or even change their angle of position.

Slat material for blinds

A variety of materials are used to make lamellas.

• Paper. The most common paper option is pleated blinds. They look great as an independent element of decor, and are perfectly combined with curtain designs.
• Fabric. Such models have a good antistatic effect, they are quite easy to wash, and thanks to the huge color palette, they look stylish and fit into any interior.
• Bamboo. Structures made from highly environmentally friendly material are lightweight, do not deform, do not fade in the sun, and have an attractive natural texture.
• Aluminum. Reliable and very practical. They are not subject to wear, are not afraid of moisture and temperature changes.
• Tree. Wood products are strong, durable and environmentally friendly, but have a fairly high price.
• Plastic. It is easy to care for, comes in a wide range of colors and is more affordable.
• Rope. Light flowing threads will add airiness to the room. Due to the absence of lower weights and a chain, such structures beautifully develop in the wind.

The photo shows white blinds on a large window with a beautiful view of the city in the interior of the bathroom.

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.

Classification by size

There are main length options:

• Short. They save space and provide free access to windows and sills.
• Long. They look beautiful on panoramic or floor-length French window openings.

Tips for choosing the right light control blinds

After familiarizing yourself with the main types and descriptions of blinds, you need to determine the following nuances:

• Window type and fastening method. It is better to attach roller blinds or cassette systems to the sash for plastic windows. The optimal method of fixation is the method without drilling, using double-sided tape or brackets. Roll, cassette or horizontal structures can be installed on a loggia or balcony. This will save usable space and ensure comfortable operation.
• Control type. Easy access to the sash should be provided for manual control. If the frames are placed high, it is better to choose electronic control.
• Appearance. The color of the blinds is selected in accordance with the decor of the room. Don’t forget about the differences in window design for offices, kitchens and living spaces.
• Price. You should determine in advance the allocated budget for purchasing curtains.

Which styles are best to use?

The use of sun blinds for interiors in various styles has no limits.

For Provence, wooden slats coated with colorless varnish would be appropriate. They will create a pleasant atmosphere in the room and will not spoil the natural beauty of Provence with their appearance.

The photo shows light wooden slats in a Provence style bedroom.

And for a loft-style interior, aluminum or plastic blinds in light colors are suitable. Such models will look very stylish and will retain the feeling of wide space in the room.

In a modern style, the main thing is that the blinds match the color scheme of the room and combine effectively with surface textures.

The photo shows wooden blinds in the interior of a living room in a modern style.

Metal overlays, perforated or reflective structures in silver, gold, steel, bronze colors will not stand out against the general background and will perfectly highlight the interior in the high-tech style.

The photo shows silver horizontal slats in a high-tech kitchen.

When decorating a room in a classic style, you can use both horizontal and vertical planks in light shades, which will be repeated in the interior decor.

For a Scandinavian interior, the main selection criterion is color - white, black and white or gray colors dominate. Horizontal blinds are suitable, well emphasizing the originality of the Scandinavian style.

How to fit into the interior

The window design should not deviate from the overall style of the room. And here the color, texture and density of the material come to the fore.

Color palette

The Interior Group online store offers modern blinds made in a wide variety of colors.

Canvases painted in a given color add their own energy to the overall atmosphere of the room:

• white - brevity and severity;
• beige - calm and relaxed;
• yellow - cheerfulness and warmth;
• green - attractiveness and expressiveness;
• blue - depth and style;
• pink - tenderness and grace;
• red - brightness and respectability;
• gray - elegance and sophistication;
• brown - nobility and comfort.

In addition to the mood created, the color of the curtains depends on:

• functionality of the premises;
• room size;
• styling, etc.

For example, orange in the kitchen increases appetite, light colors visually expand the room, and warm shades “warm” windows facing north.

Colored blinds allow you to bring your window decoration as close as possible to the intended style. Nowadays, multi-textured products are in fashion, where several colors are initially combined.

Recommendations for use in styles:

• Brown tones of wooden and bamboo products are appropriate in country , chalet and ethnic styles .
• Transparent models fill the loft with a feeling of freedom.
• Mirror surfaces of lamellas are used in high-tech .
• White and gray colors dominate the Scandinavian style.
• Green blinds are suitable for eco-interiors .
• Black and blue products emphasize the charisma of the fusion .

Color palette

Certain colors create a unique design and give the room the necessary lightness, freshness or depth.

Red or burgundy slats look strict and respectable, but at the same time add brightness and personality to the room.

The photo shows red horizontal slats in the interior of a nursery.

A room with brown slats creates a solid and noble, but very cozy interior.

Green is a major favorite in modern design. Green slats give the room an attractive and expressive look.

The photo shows a living room and bright vertical slats in green.

Blue looks fresh and stylish. Blue or light blue blinds create a soft, delicate, but at the same time deep interior.

Yellow is cheerful and bright. This sunny shade gives the room warmth and light.

The photo shows a kitchen with a door and window opening decorated with yellow pleated blinds.

Golden color belongs to a warm color scheme, so it adds even more space and light to the room.

Orange brings dynamism to the interior of the room and creates a sensual, carefree and cheerful atmosphere in it.

The photo shows orange vertical blinds in the dining room interior.

White planks look very expressive and stylish, and make the light penetrating through them even brighter.

The stylish black color adds a touch of piquancy to the interior; such blinds look very strict and ascetic and create a monolithic design.

Beige is an enveloping and relaxing color; it calms and creates a favorable atmosphere in the room.

Elegant gray designs do not distract attention and blend harmoniously with the overall background of the room.

The photo shows window openings with gray pleated blinds in the interior of the office.

Pink shades create a particularly elegant and delicate interior.

The photo shows pink vertical blinds in a girl’s nursery.

Device and mechanism

Thin slats, also known as slats, connected to each other by cords. The top bar, due to which the structure is hung on the mounts. The bottom bar serves as a weighting agent or fastening for parts. The control cord allows you to adjust the length of the blinds, and the control knob allows you to adjust the flow of light penetrating through them.

The photo shows a diagram of the installation of horizontal blinds.

Video: how do horizontal blinds work?

The operating principle is demonstrated in detail and in simple language below.

Design, drawings and form

They provide the opportunity to create expressive and individual interior design.

Drawings of flowers on blinds will give the room lightness and comfort, and add liveliness and brightness to it. Often used on windows in kitchen interiors.

Various geometric shapes make the interior unique and unforgettable, and also bring a unique atmosphere to it. Look great on the windows in the interior of a children's room.

Blinds with photo printing look very original and non-standard, and allow you to get away from everyday life and dullness. This window design will highlight the creativity of the apartment owner.

The photo shows the kitchen interior and white blinds with photo printing on the window opening.

The shape of the arch is created by planks of different lengths. Arch-shaped blinds highlight the aesthetics of the room's interior.

Cityscapes - night cities, capitals of various states or their attractions will be an excellent option for decorating almost any room. This pattern on the curtains increases the size of the room and allows you to enjoy your favorite city panoramas without leaving home.

Images of natural landscapes will make any room truly unique.

Alternating colors on the slats gives them a more voluminous look and adds brightness. Such decor can diversify the appearance of the room.

In the photo, the windows in the dining room interior are decorated with figured two-color blinds.

When choosing transparent blinds, you have an excellent opportunity to give the room a fashionable and stylish look.

Presence of ornament

Drawings and ornaments on window panels bring individuality and expressiveness to the interior.

The denser the material, the clearer and brighter the pattern will appear. On translucent roller blinds it may look blurry, but when light from outside hits the window, the image is illuminated and takes on unusual colors.

The presence of ornament is welcomed in the window decoration of entertainment establishments, cafes, salons and residential premises.

The use of photo printing has become a fashionable trend in the world of curtains. It is applied to vertical and horizontal canvases. This window decor draws attention to itself and adds the necessary mood to the atmosphere. A clear and rich image is obtained only when the slats are closed; in other cases, it loses its integrity, but still looks non-standard.

It is possible to use a photo from your personal archive for the picture on the blinds.

Combination ideas

Slats also have many successful combinations with other types of curtains; such combinations require special experience in interior design, so you should carefully use this decorative technique.

Tulle curtains will smooth out the strict appearance of the blinds and add aesthetics to the window design.

The combination of blinds with linen or cotton curtains is a win-win option in interior design, because it gives the window a more cozy look.

The photo shows pleated blinds in combination with dark curtains in the living room.

Horizontal slats in combination with a rigid lambrequin will look very harmonious.

The photo shows a dining room and horizontal slats in combination with a rigid gang lambrequin.

Roller blinds with print

Printed roller blinds

Roller blinds can have a glossy or matte surface. They are made from a special durable fabric that practically does not let light and cold air into the house. It is noteworthy that such blinds can be completely covered with a pattern chosen by the customer. A mandatory parameter is the density of the curtains: light and airy options are made that easily transmit light, but also dense ones that can block light from entering the room.

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Photo of roller blinds with print

• Pleated blinds

Room interior design options

When choosing blinds, first of all you need to take into account the individual characteristics of the room.

Such designs will be an ideal and high-quality solution for the kitchen. Blinds in the kitchen make using the window very comfortable.

Using blinds on bedroom windows not only allows you to protect the room well from sunlight and heat, but is also an excellent way to decorate.

Horizontal, vertical slats or pleated blinds in various bright shades of pink, turquoise, yellow or lilac, due to their practicality and functionality, are perfect for both a child’s room and a teenager’s room.

The photo shows a teenager’s room and bright two-tone pleated blinds on the window openings.

Various models, intelligently combined with the overall palette of the living room, will create a unique and stylish interior.

The photo shows the interior of the living room with horizontal bamboo slats on the windows.

Blinds on balcony windows are the most optimal and correct solution; they make it cozy and modern.

For the bathroom, choose products made from materials that are not afraid of high humidity and temperature changes. In addition, in the bathroom, slats can be used not only to decorate the window opening, but also to disguise communications or niches in which washing machines are located.

If the toilet has a window opening, then it can be decorated with both vertical and horizontal models, which can also be used as a screen and hide water or sewer pipes behind them.

The photo shows horizontal blinds on the window opening in the bathroom.

Advantages and disadvantages

Curtains have undeniable advantages over curtains:

1. Able to block the flow of natural light until completely darkened.
2. Vertical and horizontal rotating structures better regulate the intensity of daylight.
3. Curtains are much more compact than curtains. They save space in the room.
4. Does not require painstaking care. It is not necessary to remove the slats from the cornice; it is enough to vacuum them or clean them from dust.
5. They do not fade, do not accumulate static electricity and do not repel dust.
6. The control mechanism is simple and convenient.

The disadvantages include the following facts:

1. Intense light, which penetrates in stripes when the blinds, consisting of single slats, are folded, irritates the eyes.
2. Vertical slats sway in the wind and create noise.
3. Pleated blinds do not last long because they unravel quickly.
4. Models such as folds, rolls and cassettes do not allow air to pass through well.
5. Some plastics are susceptible to the elements: long horizontal plates may bend over time, and white plastic may yellow.
6. Paper curtains don't last long.

The more complex the control mechanisms, the more attention is required when maintaining them.

Positive reviews posted online and recommendations from designers confirm that curtains are suitable for any room.

Blinds for non-standard windows

Decorating such windows requires a special original approach.

Dormer windows

Blinds with guides are especially appropriate for attic window openings. Various modifications, materials and methods of fastening to the window sash provide the opportunity for convenient use.

Arched windows

When closed, the slats will emphasize the original shape of the arched window.

With balcony door

The simplest and most practical design method, which harmonizes perfectly with this shape of the window opening.

Panoramic windows

Most often these are spacious interiors, which especially require protection from the sun and proper decor. For large windows, choose long blinds in the color scheme of the interior.

Oblique

Pleated blinds with convenient fastening to the shutters emphasize the interesting shape of the beveled opening and complement it with their unusual texture.

In the photo, the interior of the bathroom in white tones with soft green pleats gives the room tenderness and freshness.

Triangular

For such non-standard architectural geometry, both lamella and pleated models are suitable.

The photo shows vertical blinds on a triangular window in the attic.

Bay windows

The slats fit perfectly into the bay window opening, closing it while letting the right amount of light into the room.

The photo shows the interior of the living room with a bay window and large windows decorated with horizontal slats to resemble wood.

Trapezoidal

Vertical products or pleated blinds with certain installation features would be appropriate here.

Skylights

These windows are decorated with models that are mounted directly on the frame itself.

Round

Horizontal or pleated options will look very advantageous and will highlight the unusual shape of a round or oval window opening.

Corner

Such windows are located in an area of ​​direct sunlight, so protection is especially necessary for them.

The photo shows a living room and a corner window opening decorated with blinds.

Window

Despite the irrelevance of the window in modern design, if it is present on the window, then it can be decorated with blinds in the same style as the window decor or an emphasis can be placed on it.

Sliding windows

For such window structures, models with a ceiling mounting option are suitable. They will not interfere with the free functioning of the windows.

Differences in design

If desired, you can choose combined slats from several materials.

By design they are distinguished:

• pleated;
• cassette;
• roll;
• vertical;
• horizontal sun shading systems.

For plastic windows, it is better to choose cassette or roller shutter systems that are attached to the sash. This provides a visual increase in the volume of the room and protection from sunlight. The window sill is also freed up, which is considered convenient in limited areas (in the kitchen, balcony, bathroom, etc.). The choice between such systems is related to the design, tasks and the degree of contamination of the room.

The number of floors is also taken into account, since car exhaust and dust do not rise to a height of 5-7 floors. To calculate the density of the material, you also need to take into account the location of neighboring houses in order to hide the room from prying eyes. Horizontal cassettes, which are easy to clean from dirt, are resistant to fading in the sun and are durable, are considered more resistant to dirt, temperature changes and high humidity.

Advice When choosing suitable curtains, you need to first think about their design, fabric parameters and material.

Horizontal

Such curtains belong to the classic types, where the main structural elements are horizontally placed slats. The elements are connected by a part attached to the cornice and moved by means of laces pulled through holes on the edges of the plates.

Horizontal blinds can be attached to the inside of the sash, the ceiling or walls. You can install them on a plastic window without drilling using special brackets. Inter-frame placement is considered popular, where the blinds are attached between the window sashes on the eaves.

Horizontal - refers to the classic version

Horizontal structures are made from different materials and shades.

Such curtains are suitable for small rooms, because with their help you can visually expand the space.

Vertical

In such models, the slats are placed vertically, the lower area is connected by a chain. They look elegant, provide a visual increase in the height of the room and are more resistant to dust. The slats can be made of plastic, aluminum, wood or fabric treated with a dust-repellent composition. Among the modern models, rope systems stand out.

The structure is fastened above the opening, in the ceiling or in the upper slope. On plastic windows, such a design is rarely used due to the very close placement of the elements to the glass.

By changing the angle of placement of the plates, you can gradually change the light intensity. The width of the slats can be 8-9.5 cm; they can cover the top of the window frame or reach the bottom of the window sill. The lower part can have a horizontal cut, a semicircular or wavy shape. The plates come in plain colors, combined with textured embossing and images.

Look elegant, visual increase in height

Tip To weight vertical structures made of fabric, weighting with a weight is used. In aluminum, wood and plastic systems this will not be necessary.

New are multi-textured options that combine attractiveness with functionality. They can be made from textiles or plastic.

Another design of vertical blinds is arched systems, where the length of the slats can reach the floor or the top of the window.

Rolled

Another name for roller blinds is roller blinds. They are made from artificial and natural materials. Their durability, strength and light transmission will depend on the density and texture of the products. Depending on the lighting requirements of the room, anyone can order blinds with thick, translucent or transparent fabric.

The first option is made of multilayer blackout material that does not transmit light. The second type can let in a moderate amount of sunlight while trapping warm air. And transparent blinds contribute to the soft dispersion of room lighting.

All types of fabrics are specially treated with antibacterial, dust-repellent and antistatic compounds.

Roller blinds - roller blinds

Such blinds have a simple control mechanism, where when raised, the canvas moves along the guides and is twisted into a roller. Curtains can be fixed at the same level.

There are two types of designs for plastic windows:

• Mini-blinds, where the system is placed on specialized brackets to the window sash.
• Cassette. Made from different raw materials, they consist of a cassette fixed to the sash for folding the canvas. They are attached to the window without drilling using adhesive tape.

These varieties are suitable for inclined and straight windows, allowing you to open the sash completely.

Day Night

They consist of horizontal stripes alternating in light transmittance. They allow you to adjust the level of illumination in a room by moving adjacent parts of the system.

One of the varieties of roller blinds are Roman blinds, which are available in different options. In such designs, the panel is assembled into an accordion. It can be made of fabric, straw or bamboo.

Allows you to adjust the lighting level of the room

Pleated curtains

Pleated curtains are an original design of curtains made of fabric assembled in the form of an accordion. Curtains first appeared at the end of the 20th century in Germany. In appearance, they are similar to horizontal types, but the individual slats are replaced by a fabric fabric folded into small folds. The blinds are fastened to the cornice; adjustment is carried out mechanically or remotely. Such curtains have many advantages:

• Compactness.
• Grace.
• Resistant to fading.
• Easy to care for and wash.
• Compatibility with any interior and window shapes (arched, triangular, round and regular rectangular).

Pleated curtains are an original design of curtains

The difference between pleated is:

• practicality;
• rigor of design;
• functionality;
• elegant design and ease of use.

Another advantage of such systems is their high reflectivity. They can be used separately for sun protection or in combination with standard drapes and curtains .

Mounting is carried out on glass or frame using brackets or double-sided tape. Sometimes installation in the wall is used. The difference with curtains for inclined windows is the cables that run along the edges of the canvas and prevent it from sagging. Along with other sun protection systems, pleated ones look neater and when assembled they are no more than 5 cm thick.

The polyester panel is attached to a small aluminum profile, which is almost invisible on the window. The fabric is treated with an antistatic compound that protects the surface from the accumulation of dirt and dust. On the outside there is a mother-of-pearl or metallized layer that protects the interior from overheating. This is a suitable choice for large spaces in factories or offices with large crowds of people.

Practicality, rigor of design, functionality

Tip For rooms with a TV or monitor, you can purchase specialized anti-glare pleated panels.

Such systems also have a “day-night” design with three uniform profiles, between which two layers of material are placed (the first is used at night or in poor light in cloudy weather, and the second ensures complete darkness of the room from prying eyes and sunlight).

With picture

The image is usually applied to roll and vertical varieties. But today photo printing can decorate horizontal blinds made of different materials. Structures made of solid fabric lose part of the hidden image when folded.

On curtains made of plates, the image will look complete only when closed. When changing the position of the lamellas, the pattern is blurred, but the aesthetics and originality of the product are not reduced.

In the interior of the nursery

The saturation of shades is related to the density of the material used. So, when applying a pattern for translucent curtains, the pattern will look blurry, but when illuminated by lanterns or sunlight, it is illuminated and becomes extraordinary. The print on thick canvases looks clearer and more colorful.

Blinds with images are designed for decorating cafes, salons, apartments, offices and other premises. For them you need to choose a pattern so that it matches the interior of the room .

Curtains with cartoon, space or fairy-tale characters are suitable for a children's room. Designs with landscapes, starry skies or photographs of the city at night would be appropriate in the living room and bedroom. In the kitchen you can choose a photo with fruits, vegetables and flowers. You can choose a city panorama, a company logo or nature for your office.

Unusual kitchen window design