More and more popular among modern consumers is such a variation of curtains as blinds. Their functional role is the same as that of traditional curtains – control of the penetration of sunlight into the room. However, the rapidly acquired wide fame and considerable interest in the blinds are due to the fact that they are much more effective than ordinary curtains regulates light flows, protecting the room from excessive sunlight, providing soft uniform lighting.
The main components of the blinds:
– cornice is a special design on which lamellas are attached using clips and runners;
– bracket – support supporting the cornice;
– lamellas – plates of metal, plastic, fabric, of which blinds consist;
– weights – parts that are attached to the lower part of the lamella, giving them an even position;
– separators – elements that do not allow stripes to twist;
– The lateral mechanism is a mechanism that makes a possible turn of the blinds;
– The rotary rod is a mechanism on which all the moving elements of the blinds are stringing;
– The control circuit is a cord that turns the strips of blinds 180 degrees;
– belt – a rope that is located near the control cord and is designed to shift the lamella in one direction.
According to the method of fastening the lamellas, such types of blinds are distinguished:
1. Horizontal – lamellas are located horizontally. Strips of the material of the blinds are fastened to each other with ropes and nylon ladder. They open up lifting the folded plates. The width of the lamellas depends on the material and varies from 16 to 50 mm. The place of installation of such blinds can be both in the window opening and between the frames, in this way it turns out more free space. Since horizontal blinds are ideal for strict office interiors, they often serve as a successful design of the workspace.
2. Vertical – lamellas are located vertically and connected to each other with a special chain. To ensure stability into tissue vertical blinds sews weights. Opening is carried out by shifting the folded lamellas in any direction (to the right or left) or from the center to the edges. The width of vertical plates can be 89, 100, 110, 127 mm. Vertical blinds look good when decorating residential premises, creating an atmosphere of comfort and comfort in the room.
In a special type of blinds, they distinguish:
Rolled blinds – have the appearance of a whole continuous canvas, which covers the entire window opening. In the collected position, roll curtains are a neat roll rolled over the window. Such blinds are attached to both the ceiling and to the wall. These are lifting curtains that are wound on a metal shaft using various mechanisms. They are very practical, since the canvas can be lowered down to any level you need.
Roller shutters are a special protective version of the canvas that protects the room from various kinds of damage, environmental influences, as well as improving heat and sound insulation characteristics of the room. The roller canvas is also wound on the shaft on top.
According to the material from which the blinds are made, the following varieties are distinguished:
Plastic ones – they are good in that they perfectly retain their original shape, do not bend, moisture resistant (therefore ideal for the bathroom), and, in addition, they do not absorb the surrounding smells, do not absorb dirt (which allows them to be successfully used when decorating kitchen space) and do not need specific care, as they are easily cleaned. However, you should be careful when choosing plastic blinds and paying attention to the quality of the plastic itself from which strips of curtains are made. You should not choose the cheapest option, because under the influence of sunlight, such blinds can begin to melt (which will not happen with high -quality plastic), and they will quickly turn yellow and lose their primary appearance.
The other varieties of plastic blinds include tulle blinds, the basis of which are lamelons made of plastic, in a peculiar way wrapped in a linen in a light air tulle.
Metal blinds – their main predominant qualities – reliability, moisture resistance, simplicity, ease of operation, long service life. You can not worry that the lamellas from this material will rot, burn out under the sun, rusty or deform from temperature differences. The only thing that does not attract the buyer is not very attractive – the metal blinds are somewhat noisy – aluminum plates rattles with small gusts of wind.
Horizontal wooden blinds
Wooden blinds – expensive pleasure. They do not overheat the sun, protect the room well from bright sunlight. In addition, wood is environmentally friendly and hygienic material, which gives special comfort and warmth to your room. Most often, a cork tree is used in the production of wooden blinds, as well as Canadian linden – light and strong wood species. Hence the price of this type of blinds. Lamels of such blinds are thin wooden strips fastened with threads and covered with special protective varnish, which makes them even more resistant to sunlight. Wooden blinds are very harmonized with furniture and have a wide range of color scheme, so designers willingly work with them, stopping their choice on them when decorating the interiors of residential premises.
Bamboo blinds are especially resistant to direct sunlight and moisture as a kind of wooden. They are made of pressed bamboo and very light and durable. Иногда ламели скреплены между собой декоративными нитками или имеют разную вариацию плетенки. But when decorating the premises by bamboo blinds, you need to be careful in the sense that they create a feeling of an oriental style and therefore are not suitable for any decor.
Fabric blinds – are not as expensive as wooden, since although they are processed with a dust -repellent agent, they still collect more dust than other materials and require more careful and laborious care. Plus everything, the fabric does not so perfectly protect the room from the penetration of bright light. When buying fabric blinds, pay special attention to the density of the material. The safety of the pristine look of blinds depends on this. Typically, polyester is used in the production of fabric blinds. He will fade less than others in the sun and it is easier to clean it. When choosing non -woven material, remember that it is less moisture -resistant and gets dirty and faster.
For a kitchen, where you always need to think about fire safety, it is best to choose a fiberglass blinds that does not burn.
It is customary to attribute the blinds-plass to the fabric. If your window is not familiar rectangular in shape, but has the appearance of a semicircle, triangle, etc. D., then in this case, the pliss will fit in the way. Plissa is a plissed fabric that is compact and does not take up a lot of space, and in a detailed state protects well from the sun and gives a feeling of special heat to the interior. Plisses open with the help of a control cord or by means of a pen that is attached to the cornice.
Multifacture blinds
There are still multifacture blinds – this is a type of blinds in which several different materials are combined. For example, a combination of plastic with fabric, as well as with a splash of silver or golden mirror details, which looks very original and spectacular, creating a unique atmosphere of the interior. It remains to add that the blinds are not only convenient and practical to use, but also due to the many variety of shapes, textures, colors, materials fit into the premises of various styles, give much more options for decorating window space than ordinary curtains, and are also an integral element of the decor of modern interiors.