Wooden shutters

Blinds for a long time and successfully used in office and in residential areas. Wooden blinds that can complement all sorts of curtains and curtains or completely replace them are especially popular. The history of wooden protective curtains began many centuries ago. And, according to the legend, initially they served not so much as protection from bright sunlight, but from immodest outside views (in fact, the very word “blinds” translates as “jealousy”). And the inventor of this device was a wealthy Venetian merchant, who tried in this way to hide his wife from envious people.

Wooden blinds are sun-protection devices consisting of rather thin wood slats, fastened together with the help of a chain or a strong thin rope. Construction slats are made of durable beech wood, cedarwood, linden, or cork. From above they are covered with a special varnish that protects the material from negative external influences.

Some products can be supplemented:

• Switch or remote control for automatic control.
• Decorative lacing, masking the lamella joints.
• Different weights for manual control of blinds (made of wood, metal, glass and other materials).

The popularity of wooden blinds is largely due to the advantages of the material from which they are made. A large role here is played by the appearance, environmental friendliness, strength and durability of wood products.

In addition, the advantages of wooden blinds include:

• Good regulation the intensity of natural lighting in the room.
• Resistant to UV rays. Thanks to careful polishing and processing with a special varnish, they do not fade even in bright sun.
• Functionality. In addition to its direct "duties" are also a beautiful addition to the interior, giving it elegance and nobility. With wooden blinds any room becomes much more comfortable.
• Versatility. Such products harmoniously fit into any design and are combined with various types of windows.
• Easy operation. Care for such blinds does not require large financial and time costs.
• Security. Wood is completely hypoallergenic and has no harmful effects on the human body, so products made from it can be safely installed in bedrooms and children's rooms.
• Wide range of. Large selection allows you to choose blinds, the most suitable for the surrounding interior.

The disadvantages of wooden blinds often include their price, which significantly exceeds the cost of plastic counterparts. In addition, with high humidity, wood products can swell and deform. However, modern manufacturers have learned how to deal with this last drawback, using various technologies for processing and coating wood.

All variety of wooden blinds is divided into three groups: horizontal, vertical designs and rolled products.

We give their characteristics:

• Vertical consist of wide wooden slats. Their distinctive feature is a certain heaviness, but at the same time they are well combined with almost any curtains and curtains. The perfect solution is to make vertical blinds made of wood on plastic windows in the living rooms of the house and office rooms.

• Horizontal. The great advantage of this type of blinds is the possibility of mounting them directly on the window.They are perfectly suited to the windows of the attic type, as the design feature allows the sunscreens to fit snugly to them, even at an angle. Horizontal products can be fastened both to the inner side of the window and between its frames.

• Rolled blinds are made of thin wood strips, woven together or compressed bamboo. The design has an elegant and light look and fits perfectly into the interior of the living room or kitchen.

In addition to design features, wooden blinds may differ in:

• texture (smooth or with relief);
• color;
• sizes;
• the presence of inserts (some products are supplemented with metal elements).

The dimensions of the light-shielding structures themselves can be completely different - the product range includes products for both standard apartment windows and wide office windows. As for the size of the slats, it all depends on the type of construction.

For vertical blinds, there are two standard strip widths:

• European - 127 mm;
• American - 89 mm.

At the same time, it is recommended to install wider slats on large windows or use them as a partition between rooms or when zoning rooms. For narrow window openings, blinds with elements of the American standard are more suitable. In vertical constructions, the width of the sun-protection strips is 25 or 50 mm, with the former approaching smaller windows and the latter to wider and wider openings.

The rich color gamut of wooden products is achieved through the use of various types of wood and thanks to modern technologies (application of various tint varnishes on the slats). Currently, manufacturers offer shutters from dark brown to shades of wenge and chestnut. White wooden blinds are very popular, as well as a new trend - with a photographic image. If desired, wooden lamellas can be painted independently as well - in any color suitable for the overall design of a room or office.

Wooden blinds are timeless classics.They unobtrusively emphasize the style, giving the environment a special style, sophistication and even luxury.

Products made of wood look appropriate both in business and at home, they are suitable for classic interiors, as well as for design solutions in modern, eco and even loft style and minimalism. Vertical wood blinds are perfect for ethnic, Eastern, Moroccan design styles, as well as for country style. Most often they are used in houses and apartments.

Horizontal, in turn, more appropriately look in office premises. However, their use is not limited to the business style - they will also look good in the spacious living room at home, giving it solidity and comfort, as well as in the "classic" bedroom and even in the kitchen. When making a home interior, they are often combined with light curtains or curtains.

The most harmonious solution is the use of wooden blinds in a room with furniture made of wood, decorated in a classic style. Original and beautiful look such products with a floral print in the living room in the style of "country".

They will perfectly fit into ecostyle. At the same time, if the house is preferred to light colors, then designers recommend products made of white wood. Original design solutions are designs with a photo print depicting nature. For Japanese style, beige or brown vertical blinds to the floor are ideal. And for minimalism - light, almost airy wicker products, letting as much sunlight as possible.

Installing blinds with wooden slats is a fairly simple thing that you can handle yourself. They can be mounted:

• to the ceiling;
• to the wall;
• inside the window opening;
• on each window section.

When mounted inside the opening, the dimensions of the product should be selected 3-4 cm narrower than the opening itself. In any case, it is worth considering the possibility of full opening of the window with fully raised blinds.

Installation of horizontal blinds consists of the following steps:

• markup for fixing elements;
• mounting brackets and cornice with screws;
• placement of the runners, which are then alternately fastened lamellae;
• attaching weights to the control stick;
• check the work of the whole structure.

Installation of vertical construction is almost the same, only they are attached not to the runners, but directly to the eaves.

If you do not want to drill holes in the frame or wall, then you can use special brackets with latches or double-sided tape. The first ones are used only on opening window casements, but with the help of scotch tape, the blinds are installed on the non-opening parts of the window. When determining the method of installation, it is important to consider the size and weight of the light-protective structure - large blinds should be fixed only with self-tapping screws or other reliable fasteners.

To fully appreciate all the advantages of wooden blinds, they must be chosen correctly. In this case, first of all, are taken into account:

• design features;
• mounting options;
• opening methods (manually or remotely).

In addition, it is important to determine:

• which way the blinds will open (if we are talking about the vertical arrangement of the slats);
• how wide the strips should be (the smaller the room, the lamellae should be chosen);
• dimensions (blinds will not have to be laid on the floor or windowsill).

Caring for wooden products does not require much time, but in order for the blinds to perform their function as long as possible, do not wipe the slats with wet rags or napkins. It is enough to regularly walk on them with a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth. As detergents for heavily soiled slats, experts advise using a fabric softener or liquid soap.They are either applied to the slats and gently washed with soft rags or brushes; or rubbed in the hands, after wearing cotton gloves, and carried out from top to bottom on each slat.

After cleaning the wooden elements can be applied antistatic, which will prevent the settling of dust.

You can find a large number of reviews on wooden blinds. And most of them are positive. Those who have made their choice in favor of wood light curtains note that this is an excellent option to hide what is happening in the house (apartment, office) from prying eyes and to slightly obscure the room. At the same time, the structure of the tree allows the lamellas to freely pass air, and, therefore, the room does not form a suffocating unpleasant atmosphere.

At the same time, housewives appreciate their purchase for ease of cleaning, and people who care about their health - for hypoallergenic and 100% environmental friendliness. Connoisseurs of harmony in the interior, in turn, note the stunning effect that creates wooden curtains - they can be used to give a solid and complete look to any design decision. At the same time, they are perfectly combined with any style and fit windows of various materials.

In the next video you can see a small overview about horizontal wooden blinds.