To refresh the atmosphere in the room, sometimes changing the group of decorative elements is enough. Blinds in the interior, like curtains play an important role. From their compatibility with other details depends on the comfort of the room. To appreciate the importance of window decoration, just temporarily remove it. Any, even stylistically verified design will fade and will seem unfinished. The history of the blinds is very interesting. The first to produce these structures in the 18th century was the English designer John Webster. The name itself is translated from French as "jealousy." It would seem that what could be common between the throwing of the owners and the decor of the window? A subtle analogy is drawn here, rooted in Eastern customs, according to which men hide their women from the views of strangers. The design let in light, but at the same time did not allow random passers-by from the street to even see from the corner of their eyes what is happening in the house.Blinds, as an invention, were patented after almost a century by a completely different person. The massive use of structures began relatively recently, when designers remembered that everything new is well-forgotten old. Let's talk about the types of blinds, their advantages and styles to which this element suits.
Blinds have a number of advantages over conventional curtains. This explains their increased popularity. Horizontal blinds can be integrated directly into window frames. Thus, the window sill is freed up, and you do not have to bother regularly with long curtains. Lamels (thin strips-sections) are made of various, mainly solid materials that do not collect dust like textiles. To wash the entire structure, you do not need to remove it from the window, snap off the clips or hooks, and after washing, perform all these steps in the reverse order. It is enough to arm yourself with a sponge with detergent and just wipe the lamellas and the upper cornice (roller). Even fabric blinds can be cleaned of dust accumulations with a vacuum cleaner without removing. Depending on the choice of the guide for the location of the slats (vertically or horizontally), the rooms can be visually expanded or made taller. Another plus is a wide range of products. For wooden frames, it is easy to choose blinds made of bamboo or thin lamellas made of wood to match. Plastic windows combine well with PVC or aluminum. Fabric models are lightweight, easy to install and at the same time boast affordable prices. The color on their surface lasts a long time and almost does not fade.The only drawback of blinds is a persistent association with government premises. This element of decor is too often found in offices, but gradually the bloom of clericalism disappears, as the market pleases with “home” product adaptations.
Varieties
Blinds are classified according to the type of design into the following types:
Horizontal The slats are horizontal to the floor. Such blinds are sometimes also called Venetian. The option is ideal for narrow and cramped rooms, as horizontal stripes allow you to visually expand the walls.
Vertical. The option is suitable for rooms with low ceilings. Lamels are placed vertically. Moreover, they are plain and with a pattern.
Cassette Very similar to roller blinds. Cloth cassette curtains fits snugly to the glass. The design on top is equipped with a cassette box. If desired, you can hide the entire canvas in it. This type of blinds is fixed directly on the glass; the plastic window frames remain free.
Roll. This design is called curtains more often than blinds. In fact, it applies to both the first and second, acts as an intermediate option. The whole canvas is wound on a special roller fixed above the window. In open-type constructions, the fabric is wrapped from the bottom and sewn up with a “pocket” along the entire width in order to fix the weight plate inside. This element provides the necessary tension of the canvas. Closed-up roller blinds are equipped with special guides that prevent the fabric from twisting or skewing. With the help of a chain, the blinds rise and fall.
Plisse. They are made from a single web, which is folded "accordion". There are no lamels as such in the design, so the windows can be closed either fully or partially.
Roman. This type of blinds consists of a single piece of canvas. At equal distance from each other, slats are sewn into it.They form neat folds that can be adjusted (compress and stretch).
"Day Night". The idea of blinds arose on the basis of pleated curtains with the same name. The package includes two rolls of fabric. One material is dense and weakly transmits light, and the second is translucent. Stripes of textile alternate with each other according to the principle of "zebra". By turning the knob, a person can adjust the light intensity, since the stripes are gradually shifted relative to each other.
By design, they are divided into two types:
Decorative
They are used exclusively for beauty, so that the window opening does not look “naked”.
Protective
They are used for their intended purpose and prevent the entry of light into the room.
Depending on the location of the blinds are classified into four types:
Window;
Bay windows;
Door;
Arched.
As for coloring, the assortment of blinds is rich and allows you to choose the right tone for the decor of the room. If you need a specific image, then on the surface of the lamellas you can apply a picture using photo printing. Multifactured blinds are considered the most difficult to design. Their surface is decorated with different shades with additional effects (metallic, gloss, matte, embossed pattern). From such lamellas, patterns are collected and unusual combinations are created.
Production material
An important role is played by the material from which the lamellas are made. The life of the product depends on it, its compatibility with the microclimate of various rooms, an assortment of textures and colors. The classic options include fabric and wooden blinds. More modern models already use plastic, bamboo, paper. Let's consider each type separately.
Plastic
Plastic blinds have a rather impressive service life, which, however, loses before the service life of aluminum structures. PVC is lightweight, easy to install and low cost.The material has increased rigidity, easy to clean. It can be used in rooms with a difficult microclimate, as it can successfully withstand humidity, high or low temperatures, and heavy pollution. The range of plastic blinds is rich: manufacturers offer designs in a variety of colors and textures. PVC is a popular, affordable material that combines in interior design only with modern styles.
Fabric
Fabric blinds look incredibly beautiful in the interior of the room. However, they are less practical than structures made of more rigid materials. Of course, the fabrics are pre-treated with special impregnations that increase their resistance to dust and dirt, but still the material will have to be cleaned more often than aluminum or plastic. There are two types of blinds:
From nonwoven materials. Differ in low cost and short service life. Quickly lose their shape and presentable appearance.
Of woven materials. They are painted with special pigments that do not fade under sunlight. They serve much longer than the designs of the first type.
Fabric blinds fall under the taboo for the kitchen, bathroom and rooms, where a lot of dust or dirt accumulates (workshops, libraries).
Wooden
The very first blinds were made of wood. This material is still popular since wood is easy to integrate in any environment. The tree brings a warm, comfortable atmosphere to the room. The cost of such blinds leaves much to be desired. Special compositions are applied to the material, which prevent the penetration of moisture into the pores of the wood and its subsequent swelling, deformation. However, even impregnation will not save the material from fire when in contact with an open flame. It is not recommended to hang such structures in the kitchen near the stove or in the living room next to the fireplace. For the manufacture of lamellas, types of wood having a small weight are used.Because of this design does not sag over time.
Wooden blinds are easy to clean, long presentable appearance. Since the material is environmentally friendly, it is recommended to use it when decorating bedrooms and children's rooms.
Paper
Paper blinds are classified into two types:
Not passing light. As a rule, they are made of black paper.
Translucent light. The material is painted in light shades.
Paper is a fragile material. Full lamels are rarely made from it. Long service life can boast of pleated blinds. Paper folded "accordion" is more resistant to mechanical stress. Such blinds are ideal for simple interior solutions and budget repairs, as an alternative to airy, light curtains.
Aluminum
The louvres of aluminum blinds are characterized by increased rigidity. For this reason, it is recommended to purchase the material for decorating windows of complex configuration. Aluminum blinds will last a very long time and even get bored, although their stylistic versatility allows you to adapt the decorative element to any design decision. The material is easy to clean: it is enough to periodically wipe the lamellas with a damp sponge. Aluminum can not be cleaned only with abrasive compounds that will inevitably leave scratches on the soft metal. The material is insensitive to temperature extremes and high humidity, so it can be used to decorate the kitchen and bathroom. Aluminum blinds are even suitable for windows on "cold" porches, loggias and attics. There are products fully or partially painted in various colors or with a pattern applied to the surface.
Bamboo
Bamboo blinds are made from environmentally friendly material. Thin lamellas have a presentable appearance, pleasant natural colors, low weight. The rigid frame does not allow thin blinds to deform.The material is suitable for decorating windows in the bathroom and in the kitchen, as it is not afraid of contact with water. This option is ideal for the Japanese ethnic style and its modest closest "relative" - minimalism. Apartments decorated with mats, shoji instead of doors and toro lanterns will harmoniously combine with bamboo blinds. Lamels can be made not only from smooth plates, but also have an original weaving and texture.
What styles can be used
Blinds are considered a universal element of window decoration. They will even fit into classic interiors, if you choose a Roman design with floral ornaments on the surface of the canvas. Unpretentious blinds of strict colors made of PVC, aluminum and paper are combined with a loft, high-tech, modern, Scandinavian style. Lamels of bright colors and unusual textures will flow into eclecticism and fusion. Wooden and bamboo blinds are combined with eco-style, minimalism and Japanese ethnics. Roman and rolled designs of light colors or with a discreet floral pattern will suit the romantic Italian direction, shabby chic, provence. It is difficult to adapt the blinds to the vintage and retro style. Dark brown lamellas combine well with wooden furniture and even wrought iron elements, if the windows are additionally decorated with light curtains, solely for the purpose of decorating the opening.
Selection and placement options for the interiors of different rooms
For the bedroom and children's room, it is recommended to choose environmentally friendly blinds made of wood or bamboo. It is desirable that their surface retains its natural color, as it has a calming effect. It is also acceptable to purchase paper or fabric blinds for these rooms. However, in the latter case, allergy sufferers are not recommended to use textiles. Although fabric lamellas are treated with special dust repellents, it’s not worth the risk.In the living room, you can experiment with colors, use vibrant drawings, multi-texture photo printing. In modern interiors, vertical structures similar to panel curtains will organically look. Aluminum, plastic and bamboo blinds are ideal for the kitchen. Floral or culinary motifs on the surfaces of the lamellas will organically look. To design a bathroom, they usually choose reliable aluminum or plastic blinds that are not afraid of moisture. Their surface, as a rule, is decorated with thematic marine patterns (waves, fish, jellyfish, pebbles, corals). The main color scheme is represented by typical shades: white, blue, blue, turquoise.
Conclusion
The "control system" of the blinds allows you to easily adjust the intensity of natural light. With curtains, such a number will not work. They are either fully open or immerse the room in twilight when closed. Compact, easy-to-care, easy-to-use blinds gradually displace traditional curtains without any loss to the comfort of the room. Manufacturers keep up with the times and every year on the market appear fundamentally new models. From which we can conclude that the history of the blinds is just beginning.
To refresh the atmosphere in the room, sometimes changing the group of decorative elements is enough. Blinds in the interior, like curtains play an important role. From their compatibility with other details depends on the comfort of the room. To appreciate the importance of window decoration, just temporarily remove it. Any, even stylistically verified design will fade and will seem unfinished. The history of the blinds is very interesting. The first to produce these structures in the 18th century was the English designer John Webster. The name itself is translated from French as "jealousy." It would seem that what could be common between the throwing of the owners and the decor of the window? A subtle analogy is drawn here, rooted in Eastern customs, according to which men hide their women from the views of strangers. The design let in light, but at the same time did not allow random passers-by from the street to even see from the corner of their eyes what is happening in the house.Blinds, as an invention, were patented after almost a century by a completely different person. The massive use of structures began relatively recently, when designers remembered that everything new is well-forgotten old. Let's talk about the types of blinds, their advantages and styles to which this element suits.
Content
Benefits and features of use
Blinds have a number of advantages over conventional curtains. This explains their increased popularity. Horizontal blinds can be integrated directly into window frames. Thus, the window sill is freed up, and you do not have to bother regularly with long curtains. Lamels (thin strips-sections) are made of various, mainly solid materials that do not collect dust like textiles. To wash the entire structure, you do not need to remove it from the window, snap off the clips or hooks, and after washing, perform all these steps in the reverse order. It is enough to arm yourself with a sponge with detergent and just wipe the lamellas and the upper cornice (roller). Even fabric blinds can be cleaned of dust accumulations with a vacuum cleaner without removing. Depending on the choice of the guide for the location of the slats (vertically or horizontally), the rooms can be visually expanded or made taller. Another plus is a wide range of products. For wooden frames, it is easy to choose blinds made of bamboo or thin lamellas made of wood to match. Plastic windows combine well with PVC or aluminum. Fabric models are lightweight, easy to install and at the same time boast affordable prices. The color on their surface lasts a long time and almost does not fade.The only drawback of blinds is a persistent association with government premises. This element of decor is too often found in offices, but gradually the bloom of clericalism disappears, as the market pleases with “home” product adaptations.
Varieties
Blinds are classified according to the type of design into the following types:
By design, they are divided into two types:
Depending on the location of the blinds are classified into four types:
As for coloring, the assortment of blinds is rich and allows you to choose the right tone for the decor of the room. If you need a specific image, then on the surface of the lamellas you can apply a picture using photo printing. Multifactured blinds are considered the most difficult to design. Their surface is decorated with different shades with additional effects (metallic, gloss, matte, embossed pattern). From such lamellas, patterns are collected and unusual combinations are created.
Production material
An important role is played by the material from which the lamellas are made. The life of the product depends on it, its compatibility with the microclimate of various rooms, an assortment of textures and colors. The classic options include fabric and wooden blinds. More modern models already use plastic, bamboo, paper. Let's consider each type separately.
Plastic
Plastic blinds have a rather impressive service life, which, however, loses before the service life of aluminum structures. PVC is lightweight, easy to install and low cost.The material has increased rigidity, easy to clean. It can be used in rooms with a difficult microclimate, as it can successfully withstand humidity, high or low temperatures, and heavy pollution. The range of plastic blinds is rich: manufacturers offer designs in a variety of colors and textures. PVC is a popular, affordable material that combines in interior design only with modern styles.
Fabric
Fabric blinds look incredibly beautiful in the interior of the room. However, they are less practical than structures made of more rigid materials. Of course, the fabrics are pre-treated with special impregnations that increase their resistance to dust and dirt, but still the material will have to be cleaned more often than aluminum or plastic. There are two types of blinds:
Wooden
The very first blinds were made of wood. This material is still popular since wood is easy to integrate in any environment. The tree brings a warm, comfortable atmosphere to the room. The cost of such blinds leaves much to be desired. Special compositions are applied to the material, which prevent the penetration of moisture into the pores of the wood and its subsequent swelling, deformation. However, even impregnation will not save the material from fire when in contact with an open flame. It is not recommended to hang such structures in the kitchen near the stove or in the living room next to the fireplace. For the manufacture of lamellas, types of wood having a small weight are used.Because of this design does not sag over time.
Paper
Paper blinds are classified into two types:
Paper is a fragile material. Full lamels are rarely made from it. Long service life can boast of pleated blinds. Paper folded "accordion" is more resistant to mechanical stress. Such blinds are ideal for simple interior solutions and budget repairs, as an alternative to airy, light curtains.
Aluminum
The louvres of aluminum blinds are characterized by increased rigidity. For this reason, it is recommended to purchase the material for decorating windows of complex configuration. Aluminum blinds will last a very long time and even get bored, although their stylistic versatility allows you to adapt the decorative element to any design decision. The material is easy to clean: it is enough to periodically wipe the lamellas with a damp sponge. Aluminum can not be cleaned only with abrasive compounds that will inevitably leave scratches on the soft metal. The material is insensitive to temperature extremes and high humidity, so it can be used to decorate the kitchen and bathroom. Aluminum blinds are even suitable for windows on "cold" porches, loggias and attics. There are products fully or partially painted in various colors or with a pattern applied to the surface.
Bamboo
Bamboo blinds are made from environmentally friendly material. Thin lamellas have a presentable appearance, pleasant natural colors, low weight. The rigid frame does not allow thin blinds to deform.The material is suitable for decorating windows in the bathroom and in the kitchen, as it is not afraid of contact with water. This option is ideal for the Japanese ethnic style and its modest closest "relative" - minimalism. Apartments decorated with mats, shoji instead of doors and toro lanterns will harmoniously combine with bamboo blinds. Lamels can be made not only from smooth plates, but also have an original weaving and texture.
What styles can be used
Blinds are considered a universal element of window decoration. They will even fit into classic interiors, if you choose a Roman design with floral ornaments on the surface of the canvas. Unpretentious blinds of strict colors made of PVC, aluminum and paper are combined with a loft, high-tech, modern, Scandinavian style. Lamels of bright colors and unusual textures will flow into eclecticism and fusion. Wooden and bamboo blinds are combined with eco-style, minimalism and Japanese ethnics. Roman and rolled designs of light colors or with a discreet floral pattern will suit the romantic Italian direction, shabby chic, provence. It is difficult to adapt the blinds to the vintage and retro style. Dark brown lamellas combine well with wooden furniture and even wrought iron elements, if the windows are additionally decorated with light curtains, solely for the purpose of decorating the opening.
Selection and placement options for the interiors of different rooms
For the bedroom and children's room, it is recommended to choose environmentally friendly blinds made of wood or bamboo. It is desirable that their surface retains its natural color, as it has a calming effect. It is also acceptable to purchase paper or fabric blinds for these rooms. However, in the latter case, allergy sufferers are not recommended to use textiles. Although fabric lamellas are treated with special dust repellents, it’s not worth the risk.In the living room, you can experiment with colors, use vibrant drawings, multi-texture photo printing. In modern interiors, vertical structures similar to panel curtains will organically look. Aluminum, plastic and bamboo blinds are ideal for the kitchen. Floral or culinary motifs on the surfaces of the lamellas will organically look. To design a bathroom, they usually choose reliable aluminum or plastic blinds that are not afraid of moisture. Their surface, as a rule, is decorated with thematic marine patterns (waves, fish, jellyfish, pebbles, corals). The main color scheme is represented by typical shades: white, blue, blue, turquoise.
Conclusion
The "control system" of the blinds allows you to easily adjust the intensity of natural light. With curtains, such a number will not work. They are either fully open or immerse the room in twilight when closed. Compact, easy-to-care, easy-to-use blinds gradually displace traditional curtains without any loss to the comfort of the room. Manufacturers keep up with the times and every year on the market appear fundamentally new models. From which we can conclude that the history of the blinds is just beginning.