Roller blinds

Ordinary curtains and horizontal blinds gradually, with each passing year, become classics of interior design. Many today lack the functionality and at the same time, unusual in the arrangement of the apartment. That is why window blinds are an excellent solution to this creative issue.

Roller blinds are vertical blinds protecting the room from the sun. They are fixed on the window and are adjustable in length using a special mechanism. Roller curtains can be considered universal in all plans.

Roll canvases are presented in several versions: mini and traditional. Their color range is very diverse. The price is democratic. The mechanism is truly simple.And care for them, compared with traditional tulle, is not so problematic.

Fabric rollt is often confused with pleated blinds and Roman blinds. But they have obvious differences in the mechanism of control and appearance. Roman curtains do not have a special box into which the fabric is removed. A pleated blinds in their structure, unlike rolling, have a single canvas, which is presented in the form of folds.

Today, roller blinds in terms of functionality are among the most convenient and simplest way to decorate a room. But the choice of this option of framing the window space will depend on the specific interior design and on the personal preferences of the owners of the room. Therefore, before buying it is necessary to take into account all the pros and cons of roller shutters.

pros

• A wide selection of color palettes.
• Practical materials that are treated with special water repellents.
• Long operation.
• Uncomplicated care.
• Versatility.Suitable for almost all rooms.
• Convenient use due to simple mechanism.
• Conciseness.
• Excellent opacity.
• Democratic value.

Minuses

• It is not combined with all designer styles. This item often covers all the "advantages" of roller blinds.
• Sometimes there are lifting mechanisms of poor quality.

There are several varieties of roller shutters. Their classification is made on the basis of diverse characteristics. The type of window space makes a choice in favor of a particular type of curtains.

These are standard rolled curtains without a cassette. They are very often used when decorating a window. The canvas thanks to the fishing line is very easy to slide on the mechanism and openly wound on a roller. The open structure is firmly attached to the window and therefore, even with a strong wind, it does not move from side to side. Waterproof PVC blinds are mostly hung in a bathtub or outdoor gazebo.

Here the shaft on which the fabric is wound is closed by a cassette box. If you correctly choose the size, it will not seem cumbersome. There are two types of cassettes: corner and round.The first fit rectangular ruffles of glass, and the second - oval. The correct fixture of the mechanism will harmoniously fit the cassette into the window space.

This system is gated. Such reflective roller blinds will suit the rooms facing the sunny side, as well as the attic and tilted windows. They darken the space very much. This is due to the dense fabric called blackout, which is presented in the form of solid models and photo curtains. The springs in the mechanism greatly simplify management.

Such blinds are attached to the sash aluminum or wooden windows. They are very close to the window. So a draft will not interfere with comfort. Mini-curtains are made of a thin roller, fabric roll and a closed box. The side guides help the material not to sag.

This is the cheapest kind of rolshtor. The system of their device is as simple as possible: a roller on the sash and a roll without guides. These canvases are on separate doors. They can be mounted in different ways: attach to the velcro, use plastic brackets, and also use the perforated method.Most often use the latter method, because it is more reliable.

For panoramic and shop windows there are special double designs of huge sizes. This type of blinds is expensive because it requires the use of rare fabrics. Large rolls are not easy to install due to their weight. They suggest different light transmission. The most dense way to darken 90 percent of the lighting.

These roller blinds that let in light are great for bedrooms and living rooms. Their torn design adjusts the lighting by overlapping transparent and dense bands. The main advantage of such curtains is ergonomics. Upstairs is the tube, which is folded fabric. It is quite invisible and compact.

Such designs are designed for large rooms with panoramic windows. They are able to simultaneously darken all the windows with a single button press on the remote control. Electronic controls will also be needed for curtains attached to the outside of the window. Here the cornice is attached either to the ceiling or to the wall.

Rolshtora differ in types of designs and mounting options.

• An open construction system is simpler.. It goes without a roller strip at the bottom of the curtains and guides. There is only a roller with a roll of cloth.
• The closed system is equipped with a cassette box, which has a number of advantages. He closes the roller, tightly mounts the canvas so that it does not sag when the shutters are tilted. On the side, there are guiding mechanisms by which the curtain moves up and down with ease.

• Massive rolls can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling with a drill.. As a rule, it is the most reliable fixation. Cassette curtains are often attached with velcro on the sash. Magnets are not completely reliable. They withstand only compact mini-models, which can also be fixed on a tight-drawn fishing line.
• The open curtain system is fixed outside the window opening, right on the eaves, which serves as a solid support for the rolls. This method of installation hides the space of the room and much better prevents the penetration of sunlight.

Before you buy rolshtora, you need to understand the mechanism of their control. He is of three kinds.

The easiest way to control the curtains - manual. The canvas is fixed in the desired position with the help of a chain. This design should be used on small matters to ensure uniform adjustment. If you carefully and correctly own such a mechanism, then it can serve indefinitely.

The spring holder is mounted on the canvas from bottom to top. The box moves along the lines, which direct the movement in the opposite direction. The rollt is fixed automatically. Such a device quickly fails due to loosening of the spring. Very often, a similar system is used in rooms with roof windows and apartments located on the first floor.

This is the most expensive control mechanism.. The electric motor by one pressing the button of the remote controls the position of the blinds The electric drive system is necessary for rooms with multiple windows or where the curtains are too high. Remote control can catch the signal even in the next room.There are also models that run on a timer. It is enough to pre-set the exact time of raising or lowering the curtains.

The size of the curtains depends on the type of room and the size of the window space. Open curtain systems are often standard sizes. The width of such a product is 180 cm, and its height reaches 200 cm. But there are also variations of 200x175 cm.

Non-standard sizes of canvases set up on panoramic, triangular and beveled windows. Panorama requires large, wide roller shutters with a width of more than 220 cm and a height of 250 cm. Rolled curtains for triangular glasses and beveled are individually selected. Elongated rectangular windows also require sun protection, but curtains 200 cm wide and 170 cm long are not so easy to find.

Products for roof windows, as a rule, narrow. Their width is from 45 to 55 cm. The standard single window space is covered with a curtain 90 cm wide and 160 cm long. If you want to decorate the balcony opening or the entrance to the dressing room, then you should pay attention to roller shutters 140, 150 or 160 cm wide .

Materials for rolshtor should be not only beautiful, but also quality. Water resistance, antistatic effect and antibacterial properties are the basic requirements for rolled sheets.

The latter are most popular for creating home comfort. Curtains made of metal and aluminum are mostly hung in office and technical rooms. Paper models as well as sisal-shutters are impractical.

Spring curtains are made from various fabric fibers (polyester, cotton, flax), which are twisted into a roll without any problems. In composition, they are dense, medium dense, transparent and combined. The fabric that almost completely blocks the light is called blackout. Dense curtains are ideally embedded in rooms where the penetration of sunlight is undesirable: in the home theater, bedroom, guest room.

Curtains with medium density - translucent. They gently disperse the light and do not create total darkness. Perfectly protect plants from direct sunlight. Fabric, which is often used in such models - silk.Transparent canvases are more a matter of decor than a protector from light. Tulle - the main material for such curtains. Their translucency is the highest level. Good for rooms that face north.

The combination of roller shutters is presented in the form of day-night curtains. They can both completely shade the space, and transmit light in the right concentration.

The design of rollers can be very diverse. They are presented not only in the widest range of colors, but sometimes supplemented with various patterns or ornaments. Cloths with a picture will not suit all rooms. Classic design, for example, does not accept too fanciful elements. Plain curtains and furniture can be in harmony with the printed curtains. But the majority still prefers models of a single tone, which advantageously emphasize the modern interior.

Northern windows require a warm palette to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Brown, yellow, orange and striped prints are appropriate here, which visually make the space more spacious. The south is framed by a cold range.These are blue, blue, violet and green curtains. It is also very often the windows are covered with dark BlackOut fabrics. They are either black or dark blue.

The eastern side welcomes the non-bright, nude shades: beige, creamy white. You can experiment with color curtains. Windows facing west are exposed to the sunlight of the afternoon hours. The evening sun is perfectly synthesized through red curtains, as well as through turquoise linen.

Rolling shutters can be chosen for any type of premises, be it an office or a cozy apartment.. Models are different in functionality, texture and type of window opening.

• For offices, they select roller blinds in neutral colors: beige, sand, white and gray. Do not do experiments with colored ornaments, they can dispel attention and cause irritation. Elite curtains with automatic control system are installed in conference rooms.
• In the living room choose a variety of curtains and the color and size, and the mechanism of control. The classic design is invisible to one-color roll curtains, because they are combined with tulle or curtains.Manual chain mechanism is more appropriate here, since it does not require special functionality.
• In the bedroom you can buy curtains from BlackOut. They will ensure a peaceful and healthy sleep. If, in addition, plastic windows are installed, then it is worth thinking about purchasing aluminum structures, which, combined with such an invoice, will look very harmonious.
• In the dressing room, bamboo canvases are purchased in the full length of the opening or models of sisal. They look very stylish in the overall interior design and completely cover the review of the room.
• For the veranda and terraces are created water-repellent roller shutters. They are made of synthetic fabrics, treated with a special solution. It is also possible automatic metal structures, tailored to the stylization of objects. Under the influence of excessive humidity, they do not rust and do not break.
• On the attic wooden windows hang roller mini-blinds with cassette mounting. This is the most reliable design. It tightly presses the fabric to the glass and does not allow it to fall in an inclined position. Wood goes well with red, bamboo and striped canvases.

It is believed that the care of rolshtorami simple and not problematic. But in order not to spoil the mechanism and fabric, you need to carefully study the instructions.

• Every week, a clean, slightly damp cloth should be wiped with dust or use a washing vacuum cleaner.. If this is not done, in a few months the fabric will become dull and untidy. When the windows do not overlook the dusty highway, you can clean the curtains with natural ventilation.
• Preventive measures are good, but still not as effective as washing. Before thorough wet cleaning you should carefully remove the curtains without damaging the fixing mechanism. Elementary cleaning agent: soap solution and water. The curtains are dipped in this solution and left for half an hour. Then rinsed with warm water without squeezing.
• If, after drying, small soap stains remain on the canvas, they can be easily removed with a regular school eraser or stain remover. But with the latter should be careful. Strong whitening ingredients can permanently ruin the fabric.

At first glance, it seems that roller blinds are extremely simple and uninteresting for a stylish interior design. But this is far from the case. Various artistic ideas contain combinations of roller curtains, curtains or tulle.

The classic style often uses blinds along with straight heavy curtains and lambrequins. Baroque in grandeur is not inferior to the classics, complementing the image with ribbons, drapery and bows. In general, the shading curtain composition should not be conspicuous in such regal styles. Because the decorative function here, first of all, is carried out by a portiere, but not rolt.

The style comes from Scandinavia, along with minimalism, tends to simplicity and ease. It settled translucent roller cloth bodily shades. They can be single or can be supplemented with mesh tulle over the top. Use BlackOut thick fabrics with care. They can cool the room even more.

Brighter and more democratic finds proved themselves in the style of country and Provence. The atmosphere of the French village is created by natural linen fabrics,that look slightly casually. This gives the room coziness and charm. Also, rolled fabrics can be with a pattern of blue lace and delicate flowers. It all depends on the palette used in the room.

Rolled curtains in country style are mostly hung in the kitchen. Small colorful drawing fits into the everyday theme as well as possible. Room version of the curtains is combined with light veil curtains, which are made in a monotone range. Such models are often sold with checkered colors or in the form of a mesh straw canvas.

Roller blinds highlight their functionality. But without aesthetics in the external image, they are not able to make the room truly comfortable and harmonious. Designers today offer many variations of room decoration rolshtorami with an emphasis on convenience and beauty.

Kitchen compositions consist of a large number of color drawings and patterns. This room is loyal to the game with shades and does not require special rigor. The only condition - the curtains must at least somehow be combined with wallpaper or kitchen.

The bedroom is a realm of peace and quiet.Here, translucent and dense fabrics of roller blinds have found their place. For adults, nude non-irritating tones will be more familiar. The interior of the nursery allows you to combine heterogeneous bright elements.

Living room - a place for flight design fantasies. Here both classical styles and democratic options in the form of modest minimalism or rich country will be appropriate. Rolshtora perfectly harmonize with Austrian curtains and light gentle veil.

In the bathroom you can hang photo curtains, canvases with photo registration or painted prints. In such a room is always high humidity, so the first place is not to put the design, but still functional in the form of waterproof.

You can find tips on choosing roller blinds from the video below.