Habitual curtains do not always fit into the interior design. In some of the styles (minimalism, hi-tech) blinds look more organic. Blinds are appropriate in the familiar classic interior, where they are well combined with the usual curtains. In addition, blinds are functional and practical, with their help you can easily change the amount of sunlight entering the room.
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The best manufacturers of blinds - which company to choose
The leading positions in the Russian market for the production of high quality blinds are held by domestic companies:
- PROMA;
- RolTech;
- "KATRIS"
The principle of operation and device blinds
Classic blinds are made of slats - thin narrow strips that can be made of metal, plastic, wood, fabric. Slats of vertical blinds are attached to the rail with the help of sliders. In the horizontal models, the strips are interconnected by a cord, and only the upper lamella is attached to the eaves.
The eaves can be plastic or aluminum. In the side of the eaves is a chain and cord to control the slats. Weighting is placed in the lower part of the lamellae of vertical blinds, due to which the stripes do not change their position with the slightest draft.
Types of blinds for the apartment
Vertical
Due to the vertically arranged lamellas, which are attached to the eaves with the help of special holders, the blinds of this type resemble the usual curtains.
They are perfectly combined with large windows and fit perfectly into the arches and bay windows. Attach vertical blinds to the ceiling or wall, or placed inside a window opening.
The control mechanism allows you to rotate the slats 180 ° around its axis. Changing the angle of rotation of the slats, adjust the degree of illumination of the room. Similar to curtains, the slats of the blinds can be moved and pushed along the window opening, for this purpose a special cord is used.
Benefits:
- The ability to create a single ensemble with curtains;
- Visually increase the height of the window and the room;
- To a lesser extent than horizontal models, they deform from wind and when heated;
- The possibility of replacing individual structural elements.
Disadvantages:
- The noise effect that occurs when swinging the blinds in the wind and in their contact with the window sill.
Horizontal
Horizontal blinds, as a rule, are installed on small window openings, while the structure is fixed on the surface of the window frame. While pulling the cord, lower or raise the blinds. And by changing the angle of inclination of the lamellae, they regulate the flow of light entering the room.
Benefits:
- Low price;
- Expanded scope (installed not only on windows, but also on doors with double-glazed windows, openings, as well as inside pavilions of double-glazed windows);
- Easy adjustment of the intensity of the light flux;
- Fastening on the window frame makes it possible to use blinds together with curtains and curtains (at the same time they perform a practical function, and curtains are a decorative element);
- The use of special brackets allows you to install blinds on the window frame without drilling holes.
Disadvantages:
- The need for regular maintenance, as more dust accumulates on horizontal surfaces;
- When fastening the blinds to the window frame without the use of special brackets there is a chance of damaging the glass unit. After dismantling the blinds, holes remain on the frame surface.
Rolled
In the roller blinds, instead of lamellae, a polymer or fabric cloth is used, which, thanks to a special mechanism, is rolled up at the top of the window.
Roller blinds can have the following types of designs:
1. Mini - have the most simple device: an open box, without guides and weighting. Unfold from the bottom up.
2. UNI-1 - cassette blinds, in which the canvas moves along the side guides, open upwards.
3. UNI-2 - improved cassette blinds with the possibility of installation in the lower part of the window (at the same time they open from top to bottom). Made of two types of fabric of different density, which allows you to adjust the level of lighting in the room.
Benefits:
- Combined with curtains and curtains, this is the most "home" version of blinds;
- The possibility of fixing the canvas at the right level;
- Can be installed on any types of windows (with plastic, wood frames);
- The possibility of applying photo printing on the canvas.
Disadvantages:
- At home, the removal of stains causes difficulties, since it is impossible to scrub them in the usual way, and potent chemicals can damage the web. It is advisable to entrust stain removal to dry cleaning professionals;
- Poor tolerate wet cleaning.
Pleated
Pleated blinds - the most aesthetic way to design a window opening. They are perfectly combined with plastic windows. Often, the window set only pleated blinds.
If necessary, they can be supplemented with the usual curtains, with which they are perfectly combined (provided the correct selection of colors).
Benefits:
- Easy attachment (using double-sided tape);
- Designs can be for windows of any type: vertical, horizontal, arched, as well as any non-standard form, including for roof windows;
- Not prone to sagging, even after a long time of use due to the tension of special cables;
- The ability to push and push individual folds;
- Look harmoniously when installed with the usual curtains, giving a homely comfort to the room;
- Due to the special material processing blinds do not attract dust;
- Do not fade in the sun and do not deform at high temperatures.
Disadvantages:
- Cleaning the curtains is only possible with a delicate hand wash;
- In comparison with other types of blinds have a relatively high price.
Options for choosing blinds for the apartment
Lamella or web material
1. Aluminum.
Such models are quite practical, democratic in price, and do not fade in the sun. The care will not cause any special difficulties - it is enough to regularly wipe the surface of the slats with a damp cloth or a special brush, but the slats are easily deformed if handled carelessly.
2. Plastic.
Blinds made of plastic are most often used in office space. But thanks to practicality, they are popular when installed on kitchen windows, as well as on windows of loggias and balconies. Plastic products can mimic wooden blinds.
3. Tree.
Wooden blinds look the most noble. They will look great on windows whose frames are made of wood. The thickness of the slats from 2 to 4 mm, they are made of various wood species: cedar, linden, beech, larch, abachi and other types of wood.
4. The cloth.
Fabric blinds are made of synthetic or natural fabrics, impregnated with a special composition, giving the product a dust-repellent and water-repellent properties, as well as contributing to the preservation of a given shape (for example, pleating).
If necessary, vertical fabric lamella can be shortened by yourself. To do this, remove the weighting agent from the groove in the lower part of the strip, trim and hem the fabric.
4. Multifactory.
This is a kind of vertical blinds, for the manufacture of which several types of fabric (from two to seven) are used, differing in tone, density and texture. The composition may include decorative elements made of plastic or wood.Most often, this type of blinds outwardly resemble a composition of curtains with lambrequins.
Blinds size
To install the blinds inside the window opening, the height of the product must be a couple of centimeters less than the height of the window. Otherwise, the blinds will come in contact with the window sill. When placing the product above the window, its eaves should be 20-30 cm wider than the window opening.
Vertical blinds that are planned to be placed from the ceiling to the floor should not be in contact with the floor. There should be a gap of about 5 cm between the floor and the lamella.
Weighting
Choosing vertical blinds is better to give preference to models with plastic weighting. They are more practical, will not leave rusty stains after wet cleaning, unlike metal elements.
Connecting chain
She keeps the slats of vertical blinds in a single canvas. The quality of the chain is associated with the color of the plastic. Preference should be given to products with a more white chain without yellowness.
Cornice material
It is advisable to choose blinds with aluminum cornice. It is more reliable, stronger and has a longer service life than the plastic cornice, which can deform over time, which will lead to blocking of the control mechanism.
Control mechanism
Before buying a boring check mechanism control blinds - all elements of the design should move smoothly, without difficulty, do not make creaks and other extraneous sounds.
What blinds for the apartment to choose
1. For a bathroom, kitchen, balcony or loggia, you can purchase inexpensive blinds made of plastic or aluminum;
2. Wood blinds, matched to the tone of the furniture or combined with wooden window frames, would be appropriate in any of the rooms;
3. Fabric blinds can be installed in the bedroom, living room or children's room. At the same time they must be in harmony with the upholstery of furniture, curtains, wallpaper;
4. Horizontal and roller blinds look good on a small window;
5. On skylights and non-standard windows, pleated blinds can be installed;
6. In a small room blinds of light shades of narrow slats will be appropriate, this will visually increase the space;
7. Multi-effect models will look good in a spacious, wide room with a large window.
How much are the blinds
Approximate per 1 square meter horizontal blinds depending on the material:
1. Plastic - from 220 rubles.;
2. Aluminum - from 350 rubles.;
3. Wooden - from 950 rubles.
The price of fabric blinds (per 1 square meter):
1. Rolled - from 400 rubles.;
2. Vertical - from 350 rubles;
3. Multifactory - from 580 rubles.
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