Today it is customary to decorate glazed balconies as beautifully and comfortably as the rest of the rooms. Due to the specificity of such premises, this is not easy to do. It is especially difficult to choose the right curtains, since the balcony is a place where a lot of street dust accumulates and ordinary curtains in this case do not protect well from it and quickly lose their attractiveness. Unlike them, roller blinds for balcony windows fit perfectly. They are much more functional and practical, occupy a minimum of free space, fade less in the sun, and even during the production process they are treated with antistatic impregnation from dust and dirt.
Advantages of roller blinds for balconies
Roller blinds (roller blinds, roller blinds, light filters) are a fabric that is rolled up and fixed to the window in the upper part. Its lower part is attached to the bar, as a result of which the canvas is stretched. Such a design of roller blinds is ideal for a balcony or loggia and allows them to successfully compete not only with ordinary curtains, but also with blinds:
- since roller shutters are made of fabric, they do not look as formal as blinds, and the variety of canvas designs allows you to match them to any interior;
- roller blinds take up much less free space than ordinary curtains, do not block the passage to the window;
- for their manufacture, fabrics treated with waterproof, dust-repellent and fading-resistant impregnations are used, which is especially important for balconies and loggias, where there is always plenty of dust, moisture and sunlight;
- with their help it is convenient to adjust the different degree of illumination of the room and for this it is enough just to pull the cord or press the button if the control mechanism is electrically driven;
- curtain rods are not required for hanging roller blinds - the holder is attached to the ceiling, wall or upper window sash, so their installation is simple and takes no more than an hour;
- tightly stretched curtains, even with a fully open window, do not swell, do not deform or tear from the wind.
Rolled structures equipped with an electric drive and a temperature sensor are very popular today. They can be controlled remotely. For example, from the room adjacent to the balcony, without getting up from the sofa, depending on the air temperature outside and the time of day, adjust the degree of openness of the canvases.
Another very important advantage of light filters for balcony curtains is that they are easy to care for. Caring for the rolls basically comes down to periodically passing over their surface with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth. But in this room, the curtains get dirty especially quickly, so you have to wash ordinary curtains more often.
What types of roller shutters are best suited for a balcony
Roller blinds for a loggia or balcony, however, as well as for a room, are very diverse. They differ in size, control method, design, texture and density of the fabric. A very important role in the choice is played by the place of attachment of the curtains:
- on the frame or sash on screws or with adhesive tape;
- to the ceiling, directly above the window;
- to the wall if the glazing does not go around the perimeter.
Among such a variety, you can always find an option that is suitable for the price and appearance.
For budget varieties, the canvases hang freely and are stretched with the help of weighting agents; for more expensive (cassette) options, their side edges are tucked into guides and are tightly adjacent to the wings.
With solid, panoramic glazing of balconies or loggias, budget classic roller shutters, fixed with self-tapping screws to the ceiling or upper part of the wall, are best suited. They can also be used when windows for ventilation are opened infrequently, the need for installation on each sash is eliminated and you can afford to save money.
With a large number of sashes, roller curtains fixed directly to the frame will be more practical. In this case, it will be possible to open each sash separately. You can choose from two options: mini (free hanging) and cassette (tight to the glass, even when the sash is open). Cassette and mini rolls are suitable for any kind of windows, except for sliding ones. In this case, the curtains will interfere with the movement of the frame.
Models "day-night" or zebra consist of a cloth closed in a circle of fabric, which is an alternation of dense and transparent stripes. By changing their positions, it is possible to adjust the illumination when the curtain is fully lowered. They are suitable in the case when the balcony and the room adjacent to it are clearly visible from the street and it is not advisable to raise the curtains at any time of the day to maintain privacy.
For rooms facing the sunny side, it is better to choose light, but thick enough curtains, with medium or strong shading, which will protect from the hot sun. Ideal protection from intense sunlight are dimout or blackout canvases. Dimout is a translucent material that reflects heat but transmits light. Blackout is a fabric consisting of several layers. It is completely opaque.
If the balcony or loggia is in partial shade, you can limit yourself to a translucent fabric that will not interfere with the illumination of the room. It will be enough to protect the tenants of the apartment from prying eyes. Completely transparent canvases, reminiscent of tulle in structure and well transmitting light, will perform a more aesthetic function.
For loggias and balconies of apartments located on the lower floors, the ideal option would be to use day-night roller blinds. The alternation of transparent mesh and opaque stripes in them will allow you to more accurately regulate the flow of incoming light and curtain them partially or completely at your discretion. Clear stripes look very original and allow you to visually enlarge a small balcony space.
You should not choose blinds made of too dark fabric - they will heat up faster, and it will be too stuffy in the room. Fans of dark saturated tones can be advised to stay on designs with reflective properties.
Bamboo roller blinds provide diffused soft light that is comfortable for the eyes. On a small balcony, decorated with such curtains, a pleasant and unobtrusive smell of wood will always hover. In addition, bamboo is very wear-resistant and is able to retain its shape for a long time. Plus, it is easier to care for than a woven fabric.
If commercially available roller blinds for some reason do not meet your requirements, it is quite possible to make them to order.
Since the balcony and loggia, in fact, are a continuation of the room, the shades of the roller blinds should match the color scheme of its interior. For poorly lit rooms, the colors of the canvases are selected in warm shades: cream, light brown, yellow, pink, orange. In rooms with windows facing the sunny side, cold-colored curtains are used. It can be all shades of gray, blue, purple, blue-green. If desired, the colors of narrow cassette roller shutters can be alternated.
Cloths made of linen and cotton, capable of absorbing moisture, are not used for balconies and loggias. It is better to stay on products made of polyester, a versatile and practical material. It is not only moisture resistant, but also perfectly absorbs and reflects light. Polyester rolls are easy to clean from dust, are light in weight and have a long service life.
Screen fabrics, which include polyvinyl chloride and plasticized fiberglass, also have a significant service life and high sun protection properties. Such a canvas is not subject to deformation and shrinkage, is not afraid of moisture, is easy to clean, dries quickly and has high fire resistance.
With non-standard dimensions of windows, roller blinds can be cut with scissors. The bar and the shaft on which the fabric is wound are cut with a regular hacksaw.
Roller blinds with water and dust repellent properties are ideal for protecting balconies and loggias from the sun. They have not only high functional, but also excellent decorative properties. Due to the special impregnation, such canvases fade much less in the sun, and tight tension does not allow dust to quickly accumulate on them.
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To avoid prying eyes and excessive lighting intensity, it becomes necessary to install blinds on the balcony. Adjustable curtains are easy to install on your own, but before that you need to understand the design and features of useful devices.
According to the main purpose, the blinds on the balcony regulate the luminous flux to the extent that is convenient for the owner of the home. Rotary lamellas cope with this function better than traditional sliding curtains. At night, the blinds close the illuminated balcony from the views of curious neighbors on the floor or from the neighboring area.
When choosing blinds for a balcony, lovers of home comfort, first of all, pay attention to the material of the curtains. This is reasonable, since the closed curtains of vertical models completely cover the glazed wall of the loggia, becoming the central detail of the interior.
When choosing a model, practical considerations must also be taken into account. For balconies located on the south side of the building, curtains are chosen from materials with minimal light transmission (aluminum, wood, dense fabrics). In summer, on such a balcony or loggia, half-open thick curtains on open windows will bring shade and coolness.
Video tips when choosing blinds:
Vertical blinds for the north loggia can completely obscure the room, so it is better to choose translucent materials. For lovers of floriculture who have equipped the loggia with a wide window sill, it is better to choose a horizontal or roll structure, the narrow lamellas of which will not touch flower pots and plants.
There are installation restrictions for different designs. Vertical and roller blinds are installed on individual glazing sashes. They cannot be installed on sliding windows. When choosing blinds for, you need to give preference to vertical models. Their cornice is easy to install at a minimum distance from the window frame, while the fabric of the rotary slats will not interfere with the movement of the sliding sashes.
Attention: if you have installed, forget about vertical and roll structures. The manufacturer prohibits the installation of hanging devices on aluminum window frames.
For bamboo, jute, wooden models, you need to choose Japanese, Chinese or exotic style of loggia design (ethno, country). In standard interiors, such materials look unnatural.
How to fix blinds
To install blinds on a balcony with your own hands, a homework lover 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 a set of drills;
- mounting gun for driving dowels (when installing the eaves on the concrete ceiling of the loggia).
Taking measurements
Measurements are performed before purchasing a specific device model. Having chosen a horizontal device, measure the width and height of the upper binding of the window frame. Accuracy to the millimeter is required, as the protruding cornice will prevent the window from opening. The width of the selected horizontal cornice or roll-up box depends on the height of the double-glazed window binding.
When measuring the width, consider the location of the window handle, which should not interfere with the movement of the slats.
When measuring under vertical blinds, precision accuracy is not needed, but it must be borne in mind that the length of the cornice should be 8-10 centimeters wider than the window opening. Otherwise, you won't have room to side-mount the assembled lamella package.
Installation of a cornice with drilling
Drilling installation is used for all structures. Using screws, self-tapping screws, dowels, the cornice is attached to the window frame (for horizontal, roller blinds) or to the ceiling, loggia walls (for vertical structures). The installation of roller blinds on the loggia is hampered by the dimensions and weight of the box, under which the glazing must be equipped with a massive binding.
When installing the device, perform the following operations:
- Mark out places for fastening the eaves.
- Drill holes in the window frame, the walls of the loggia, the ceiling of the balcony. For concrete walls, drills with pobedit surfacing are used.
- Screw brackets. To install the eaves of vertical blinds, it is rational to use building dowels, which are clogged with a special gun.
- We fix the cornice.
- On the lower part of the frame, under the glazing beads of the sashes, the exit points of the fishing line threaded through the blinds are marked, and the same neat holes are drilled.
- We remove the plugs from the ends of the bar.
- We remove one more round plugs, under which there is a node.
- We remove the lower bar by untying two knots.
- We remove excess plates from below if the blinds are too long.
- We fasten the plastic rotary mechanism (transparent stick) to the hook.
- We insert the lower bar, cut off the protruding threads.
- We insert all the pulled out plugs.
- We take a plastic clamp.
- We make markings, drill holes, fasten the latch with a screw.
- We fasten the latch on the other side.
- We insert the lower 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, as a result of which the line is tensioned.
- We check the functionality.
Mounting without drilling
Without drilling, only light horizontal blinds are mounted on the glazing bindings. Mounting on magnets is only nominally a gentle method, since the magnets are fixed with screws. On the casements of plastic windows, the eaves can be hung using hinged brackets made of the same material. The cutout in the upper part of the bracket must exactly match the edge of the sash in size and shape.
Roller blinds are used for almost all types of double-glazed windows. You can choose this option for any interior. They bring coziness to the room, perfectly perform their functions of protection from the sun's effects. By density, roller blinds for a balcony are classified into opaque, darkened, translucent and transparent.
By density, there are four types of roller shutters:
Advice! Roller blinds used for the loggia should be thick enough to protect the room from bright light. The choice of roller shutters in appearance is already selected individually for the interior. In their folding mechanism, they resemble blinds. They roll up for easy transport and storage.
The color of the fittings, as a rule, is matched to the tone of the window frame. windows look good when the box with the material of the curtains is the same color. Rolled ones can be monotonous or patterned. Both options have a pleasant appearance, which is why they are so often used to decorate windows in the kitchen, balcony, loggia. Curtains of roll type are presented in a wide range of colors.
Features of roller blinds
Roller curtains have an open and closed fastening system. They consist of a web of matter, a twisting shaft, a box and guides. If desired, the curtains can be easily lifted by pulling the rope. In this case, the fabric will neatly hide in the box. As a rule, the shaft on which the fabric is wound is made of metal. The most economical option is a curtain with an open fastening system. Because they use the simplest basis for application and installation. 
After installation, roller shutters have the same appearance as ordinary curtains. With the help of ropes, they open or close. They roll up when the window is fully opened. Variants with a closed mounting system are called cassette. Cassettes and guides are usually made of metal or plastic. They are installed using self-tapping screws and brackets. In other words, cassette curtains are a hidden shaft in a box with a piece of dense material. At the bottom of them is a rigid bar that maintains the shape.
Functions and benefits of use
Such curtains give the atmosphere of the room comfort and warmth. They can decorate not only windows, but also the door on the balcony. Then it remains only to choose the right furniture. For example, a small table and a set of chairs or armchairs. Here it will be nice to read a book and drink morning coffee. For flower lovers, roller shutters are a great way to protect from the sun and dry out.
Horizontal roller blinds will become an obstacle for curious neighbors. In some houses, balconies are located along with the kitchen. If you hang a roller blind on the balcony door, then the smells from the kitchen will not penetrate the balcony. This is especially advisable in the summer, and if the balcony serves as a children's playroom.
How to choose rolled curtains in the loggia?
Roller curtains can be narrow, wide, open and closed according to the type of fastening. As a rule, fixing parts come in one set. Therefore, after the purchase, it remains only to install it. When choosing rolled curtains, you immediately need to decide on the design. Currently, there are roll-up curtains for sale for all types of interiors. Without much difficulty, you can find models in oriental and classical style. For sewing, dense, not very dense, transparent, opaque and even reflective materials are used.
Balcony installation
There are many types of roller blinds. They can be installed on the frame and on the ceiling. Such fastening systems are classified as open and closed. The type of fastening can be narrow and wide. Installation of such curtains can be made on glass. For balcony doors, roller shutters are installed in the opening.
Installation steps:
- First of all, you need to fix the box with special clamps;
- Attach the brackets to the clamps;
- Unwind curtains from a roll;
- Put the control chain on the roll mechanism;
- Close the plugs on both sides and fasten the curtains tightly with brackets.
Types of cassette curtains
All cassette curtains are classified according to their mechanism into "uni", "uni-2" and spring. Mount "Uni" allows you to lower and raise the curtains, as well as fix them in the desired position. The spring-loaded versions work with a small lever located in the middle of the bottom bar of the window.
Advantages of using cassette roller shutters:
- Ease of use;
- Quick installation of simple design;
- Good fixation of canvases;
- Application on plastic windows of any modification;
- Do not cover window sill.
Curtains with such an opening and closing mechanism practically do not require cleaning. For six months, one treatment with a silicone product will be enough, which will protect against the adhesion of dirt and dust. To do this, use a water-repellent spray. Water and other moisture affects the roller curtains detrimentally.
In cases where there is dust or dirt on them, it is recommended to use a vacuum cleaner for cleaning. Dry clean once a month. You can also clean the curtains with a dry soft cloth. For stubborn stains, it is best to take them to the dry cleaners.
Advantages of roller blinds
Roller blinds are a canvas that is rolled up and fixed to the window at the top. At the bottom, they are attached to a special bar, so that the fabric stretches well. This design is great for balconies and loggias.
The main advantages of roller blinds:
- Roller blinds are made of fabric, but have the same practical and strict look as blinds;
- A variety of designs, so you can choose a window design option for any style of interior;
- Roller blinds do not take up much space, compared to blinds and ordinary curtains;
- For production, materials are used that are pre-treated with special impregnations that protect against fire and moisture;
- Using a chain or knob, you can adjust the level of illumination;
- Installation does not require cornices, they can be attached to the frame, ceiling, wall and even to the window;
- Tensioned roller shutters are not deformed or torn due to wind and other weather conditions.
Roller blinds are a great option for decorating windows on a balcony or loggia. They have a lot of advantages, thanks to which they have spread so much lately. A large selection of colors and modifications allows you to choose the most ideal option for the interior of the room. There is also the possibility of a rolled curtain so that all the elements blend together as well as possible.
They served mainly as a warehouse for unnecessary things left in the past. Today they are increasingly becoming a continuation of the apartment and play the role of an additional room in it. Roller blinds in such a specific (small, but full of light and fresh air) room look very harmonious and out of place.
Types of roller blinds
(roller blinds, fabric roller blinds) - rectangular sheets made of fabric impregnated with dust and dirt-repellent composition of various colors and textures, wound manually or by means of an electric drive on a special shaft.
In simpler and more budgetary varieties of such curtains, fabric sheets hang freely from the window. For more complex and expensive (cassette) options, the bottom of the curtain is equipped with a weighting bar, and the sides are tucked into special guides. Thanks to this design, the fabric sheets are tightly adjacent to the window sashes.
The photo shows classic plain roller blinds. This option is suitable for any interior.
Bright and colorful striped curtains will accentuate the interior of the balcony.
Printed roller blinds are also great for a balcony or loggia.
They have become very popular lately. They do not consist of a continuous canvas, but of alternating dense and transparent stripes. With their help, it is very convenient to adjust the intensity of lighting.
In the photo there are roller blinds day-night, which can be adjusted in terms of the degree of blackout and in length at the same time.
Roller blinds are made not only from fabric, but also from other materials, such as bamboo or straw. Such curtains are natural and environmentally friendly, but when rolled up they are more voluminous.
The photo shows examples of bamboo curtains. This material adds coziness to the balcony and perfectly protects from the sun.
Advantages of roller blinds in the design of balconies
Curtains on the balcony are hung primarily in order to protect it from the bright sun and prevent the transformation of a small room into an "oven".
This and a number of other requirements for balcony curtains, roller blinds perform perfectly.
Advantages of roller blinds for balconies:
- Compactness. When closed, they are collected in a small roll. When open, do not close the window sill and the passage to the window.
- Ease of use. When installed on a double-glazed window or window frame, they do not interfere with the autonomous operation of window sashes.
- Simple care. It is enough to periodically wipe such curtains with a damp cloth.
- For models with fixation of the lower weighting bar in the guide rails, the curtain is held on the window sash in any position.
In addition, you can purchase a model with an electric drive and a thermal or photo sensor, which will allow you to control roller shutters remotely and adjust the degree of their openness depending on temperature and illumination.
In view of the fact that balconies are small in size, fabric roller shutters with fastening directly to the window frame are better suited for them. They are more compact and allow you to close and open each leaf independently.
When choosing the color of the curtains, it should be borne in mind that under the bright sun, dark materials quickly heat up and give off the resulting heat to the surrounding air. If you prefer rich, dark colors, look for fabric roller blinds with a reflective surface.
If the balcony faces the warm sunny side, it is advisable to choose a dense material for curtains that can protect the room from the bright hot sun. The interior space of the balcony, located on the cold north side, is easy enough to hide from prying eyes. For this, roleta made of thin translucent fabric is suitable.
Carried away by the functionality and practicality of rolled curtains, do not forget about their appearance. Curtains on the balcony are well viewed through the window adjacent to the room, so their color and style should be in harmony with its interior.
If the expediency of using roller shutters in some other rooms may raise questions, then for balconies they are created as if on purpose, so with them you can turn your balcony into a full-fledged and comfortable room anyway.
In the modern world, apartment renovation has acquired new features. It allows not only to paste over the old room with new wallpaper, but also to radically change the familiar interior, making the atmosphere absolutely unique.
Huge construction hypermarkets and highly specialized stores provide an opportunity for the realization of even the most daring desires. A large selection of catalogs of ready-made solutions and online resources with practical advice from professionals allow buyers to feel like real designers and make the composition complete and harmonious.
Repair on a balcony or loggia is no exception. A loggia or a balcony in modern apartments has ceased to be a place to store unnecessary things, they are used as an additional room to increase the total area of an apartment, as an office or a cozy place to relax. One of the significant aspects is the choice of window design, since due to the large area of the glazed surface, the room can attract prying eyes. In summer, in an apartment located on the south side, discomfort is possible due to excessive heating. One of the important aspects when choosing a window decor is the fact that the balcony or loggia is often ventilated, therefore, quick and free access to the window sash control is necessary.
Roller blinds are a new aesthetics in decorating balconies and loggias. The design of the roller blind is a fabric cloth of various densities (depending on the degree of light transmission) and an aluminum shaft with a different diameter from 16 mm (used in mini roller blinds) to 25 mm. The vertical movement of the web is carried out by means of a control mechanism. The most popular control mechanism using a chain cord. It can be installed on either side of the shaft, and with the help of a locking element, fix the fabric web at the desired height. A distinctive feature of roller blinds in the design of balconies and loggias is
- Use of fabrics that do not fade in the sun.
- Compactness. In the raised (collapsed) state, the roller blind does not “eat up the space” of the balcony, and does not prevent the opening and closing of the window sash.
- Ease of care. Manufacturers of roller blinds have made sure that the use of this window accessory does not bring additional worries, while remaining a stylish interior detail.
- Easy installation without the use of a cornice
- Using models with dust and dirt-repellent composition
- Wide range at an affordable price
Design features of roller blinds.
Before choosing roller blinds for decorating a loggia, it is necessary to take into account the window design used. All designs consist of a profile and a double-glazed window and differ in the way of opening. The most common types on the market are:
Swivel
The classic window sash allows free access both to the outer side of the window sash and to the sash of the adjacent window. The only drawback of the classic design, for installation, sufficient space is required for the full opening of the sash. Therefore, before using this type of window construction on a loggia or balcony, consider this circumstance.Swing-out.
Combining the possibilities of a swivel and tilt design, it is the most common type of window units. The scope of such a window is not limited by any conditions. The only thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a tilt-and-turn window for a loggia or a balcony is the quality of the fittings and the control mechanism.Sliding structures.
This type of window design is the best choice for a small loggia or balcony. In turn, these systems have subspecies differing in the way they are opened. If you decide to use the loggia as a workspace and are going to spend a significant part of your time there in the winter, use "warm" sliding systems.Folding.
Folding window sashes allow you to open the window only to ventilate the room and are rarely used because of this; in terms of functionality, they are similar to a blank window with no access to the outside. As a rule, they are used in rooms with limited space (for example, a small balcony) or in conjunction with other types of window structures.Mini system When the question arises of decorating windows in the living room, kitchen or nursery, you have to choose between classic fabric, roller blinds or blinds, then in cases of window drapery on a balcony or loggia, roller blinds of the mini system leave all applicants far behind. This system allows you to mount roller blinds directly on a single sash, and is suitable for all window designs except for sliding ones.
In order for the canvas to remain taut and the “walking” effect does not appear, a bar with a weighting agent is used in the lower part of the canvas, and a guide string is used along the vertical surface from a thin fishing line that is almost invisible to the eye.
The opening and closing of the blinds is controlled either by a chain mechanism or by a spring mechanism. Installing a mini roller blind on a loggia window does not require special skills. The entire installation process is usually described in detail in the instructions and takes no more than 20 minutes.
With the help of plastic brackets, the roller blind holder is attached to the upper window sash, and the guide string securely fixes the fishing line in the lower part of the window sash using the tension mechanism. The widespread use of this design became possible due to the low cost of the product.
System standard In cases where the glazing of the loggia is made using sliding window systems, a standart roller blind is suitable. This design of the roller blind provides for the classic installation method, using self-tapping screws. The holder of the roller blind is mounted in the wall in the ceiling or window opening. And with the help of a special plastic retainer, it fixes the shaft with a fabric web. This fastening system does not impede the movement of the sash of the sliding window structure, and the bottom bar with a weighting agent, just like in the mini system, fixes the canvas in the lowered state.
In cases of using a turn-and-turn system of window structures, please note that the width of the roller blind is from 5 to 10 cm, so if the window sash is located directly next to the wall, then the opening angle will decrease.
Closed and open designs of roller blinds.
closed structures- also called cassette roller blinds, the fabric shaft is covered with a plastic decorative box, and the vertical edges of the fabric web are hidden under plastic guides. Thus, the edges of the canvas completely block the possibility of light entering between the gaps of the fabric and the window sash. Installation of a cassette-type roller blind is carried out on a separate window sash. There are two types of cassette roller blinds uni 1 and uni 2 on the market. In the first case, the plastic lining is glued to the surface of the window sash glazing bead and the fabric sheet moves between the glass and the plastic lining. In the second case, U-shaped plastic guides are used, which are attached to the surface of the window sash glazing bead on an adhesive base and the canvas moves between the borders of the plank, as a result, increasing the distance between the window and the fabric by 10 mm. For uniform tension of the fabric, a weighting lower bar is used.
in open structures the shaft with the fabric remains uncovered, and to prevent the fabric from walking in the open state or in the micro-ventilation mode, a guide wire is used in the roller blinds of the mini system. Which is attached to the upper holder of the roller blind, the string passes through the eye of the weighting strip and is fixed in the string tensioner at the bottom of the window sash. For uniform tension of the web, a weighting bar is also used.
VARIETY OF FABRICS FOR ROLLER BLINDS ON A BALCONY OR LOGIA
The use of new technologies in the production of light-shielding systems leads to the emergence of products with new properties. So the fabrics used in roller blinds have the following characteristics. They do not fade, do not emit hazardous substances when heated, do not change under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, and at the same time protect from it.
Such "light protection filters" occupy an increasing market share and become an essential tool that attracts the attention of both professional designers and those who want to give the interior an individual style or emphasize certain design details.
Before you start decorating plastic windows on a balcony or loggia with roller blinds, you need to figure out which materials are best suited to get the desired result. In the production of roller blinds, various types of fabrics are used with different degrees of density and transparency, and as a result, obtaining different results from soft light scattering to complete blocking of the room from the penetration of sunlight.
- To artificially raise the temperature of the floor on the loggia, use transparent fabrics of roller blinds in the design of windows and dark ones (the closer to black, the better) for the color of the floor, how the fabric of the roller blinds will completely transmit sunlight, and the dark floor absorbs light thereby heating up.
If the style of the loggia is suitable for the use of dark saturated colors. And the glazed side is under direct sunlight, then in this case the curtain fabric will quickly heat up, giving off the resulting heat to the interior. To solve this problem, use a fabric with a reflective surface.
Use light-permeable fabrics with a low density if the windows face the unlit side or are in the shade of another building blocking a significant part of the flow of light.
Day-night roller blinds are perfect for a loggia or balcony in apartments located on the first floors, giving you the opportunity to control the flow of incoming sunlight.
FEATURES OF CHOOSING THE COLOR OF ROLLER CURTAIN FOR THE LOGGIA.
The loggia usually does not have a large area, so the choice of color in the design is of no small importance. It is also worth paying attention to the combination of colors, it happens that colors that are pleasant and pleasing to the eye, when used together, create an unpleasant combination, or vice versa, seemingly incompatible colors successfully complement each other.
Using a solid color roller blind to drape windows on a balcony, it is much easier to achieve a harmonious effect.
White is a versatile color that goes well with almost all shades. It is important to note that if the predominant colors in the design of the balcony are white and black, then this can cause a feeling of discomfort even with a short stay in the room. Remember this.
Blue - this color belongs to the group of cold colors. Therefore, it will be appropriate on balconies facing the south side under direct sunlight. An excess of blue can have a negative psychological impact, thereby provoking scandals or disagreements. The use of blue roller blinds on the loggia is excellent with rich blue on the walls and shades of gray on the floor.
Yellow is the color of intuition, the birth of ideas, fertility. Belongs to the group of warm colors. An interesting fact, it has been established that children do not stain yellow walls, so if the loggia space is used to enlarge the living room, then shades of yellow with green or gray tones can be used.
Green - thanks to this color, our nervous system is immersed in calmness, allowing the body to focus on activities. Working in a green-colored room increases work capacity and improves the quality of results. Perfect for decorating a balcony if you decide to use it as a workspace. Choosing green roller blinds for draping windows on the loggia, a good combination would be to use warm sandy shades in the design of the walls.
Summarize.
- Since the windows on the loggia often have to be opened for ventilation and quick and easy access to the window controls is needed, mini fabric roller blinds are best suited. The lower bar of the roller blind with a weighting agent, and the guide string will allow you to fix the canvas in any position of the sash.
- In cases of using a sliding window block design, use classic fabric roller shutters. They will not interfere with the movement of the sash while maintaining control over the level of incoming light.
- If you decide to use photo print roller blinds to decorate your balcony, try to avoid multi-colored or textured patterns. The use of large patterns is considered optimal.
- Roller blinds are essentially a "light blocking filter" so determine how much light they need to let through and use curtains with varying degrees of light transmission.
- Use cool colors in rooms with south-facing windows and warm colors with north-facing windows, so you can balance the interior space and create a cozy atmosphere.
- It is best to select the color of roller blinds a few shades darker or lighter than the main color of the walls.
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