How to choose roller blinds: fabric, color, features

When the repair comes to the finish stage and it’s time to choose curtains, then you should not immediately dwell on the classic curtains: perhaps rolled curtains will look much better and more interesting. Recently, designers are paying more and more attention to this type of curtains, calling them as concise, stylish and functional. They can be of any color, decor, can be made from any fabrichave any size. But their main advantage is that they fit perfectly in almost any type of interior. If you are interested in buying roller blinds, then it would be nice to know what nuances to consider when choosing in order to become the owner of ideal curtains.

The device of roller blinds

Origin of roller blinds covered in darkness, and at the moment there are only two main versions. According to one of them, this kind of curtains arose when cowboys were closing from everyone and losing gold to cards. The second, more likely version, is that roller blinds are an invention of the Germans who wanted to expand the market for their synthetic fabrics and came up with a new way to use them.

Roller blinds are a cloth of fabric and a shaft on which this fabric is wound if necessary. The diameter of the shaft can be different - from 19 to 45 mm, in most cases. This parameter is selected depending on the size of the window opening.

Roller blinds can be of two types:

• open. Their design is as simple as possible and consists of a canvas and a shaft attached to the window box or wall at the top of the window. There is a small bar at the bottom of the canvas so that the curtain hangs beautifully;
• closed. Here the main feature is that the shaft is closed with a special box, and there are additional guides on the sides of the canvas so that the curtain closes the window opening as accurately and efficiently as possible.

Mounting roller blinds

You can fasten roller blinds to the wall above the window opening, into the window opening or to the window itself. Moreover, in the latter case, the design will occupy the least space, and the box will be almost invisible, because it is made so that it resembles the material of which the frame is made. Opening and closing such curtains is simple: just pull the cord, as the fabric starts to wrap around the shaft, and you can stop it at any level. Thus, it is possible to adjust the curtains to any level of lighting and always quickly adjust.

There are a couple of basic ways of attaching roller blinds:

• using self-tapping screws. When the markings are made and the mounting points of the brackets are determined, holes are drilled, and then the brackets are screwed with screws. Now it remains only to insert the pipe into the brackets, push until it clicks and install the decorative covers of the brackets. You can attach the brackets to the wall above the window, to the ceiling, or directly to the window itself. This method is characterized by the highest strength and reliability, but, at the same time, you have to sacrifice the integrity of the surface;

• without drilling using tape. The method is used mainly for mounting roller blinds directly on the window frame.First, snap on the brackets of the nozzle for gluing, then degrease the surface areas where the installation will be carried out, heat the tape with a hairdryer, remove the protective film and press it tightly to the designated place. When the brackets are fixed, you can insert a pipe with a curtain. The advantages are obvious: ease of installation and lack of holes, but the strength is inferior to the option with drilling. Can be used and spring brackets, which is suitable for installing roller blinds on opening casements. The spring bracket itself is hung on the sash in the open position.

The advantages of roller blinds

Roller blinds are a rather fashionable detail of a modern interior, but what are their advantages?

1. Original appearance, since such curtains are not like any other, will harmoniously complement any interior, giving the room coziness and comfort.
2. Such curtains take up much less space in comparison, for example, with curtains. That is why in small rooms, which are urgently needed so that the space does not steal even more, curtains of this type are needed.
3. Easy handling - Another significant advantage, since it is enough just to pull the cord, as the curtain will take the appropriate form. Moreover, you can completely open the window opening to let in the rays of the sun, or you can completely close it, and as a result we get a curtain that completely covers the window and looks very impressive.
4. Roller blinds are capable provide very reliable sun protection, and thanks to special impregnation, they do not accumulate dust, so that they will also be very simple to clean. Fabric for curtains can be one of three types: transmitting light, scattering it and reflecting, and you need to choose based on what effect you need to achieve.
5. Multifunctionality roller blinds provides the possibility of their use as an individual window decoration and complete with other types of curtains.

Where to use roller blinds

Roller blinds can be used in almost any room. So, they fit perfectly for the living room, bedrooms and child, especially if it’s small in area. There they are able to create the proper comfort and atmosphere of relaxation, protect from the sun, prying eyes, etc. In this case, it is better to choose plain pastel shades, although curtains with some unusual ornament would be quite appropriate for the living room, and with the hero of cartoons or comics for the children's room. If you want to create an interior in ethnic style, you can use jute roller blinds.

Roller blinds, despite the opinion of many, will be quite appropriate on the kitchen. Here, thanks to special impregnations that help repel grease and dust, they will be an excellent addition to any interior. If they do not hang right next to the stove without a hood, then they will not be afraid of anything, and they will be in operation for a very long time.

For the office, this is also a great option. But in this case, it is better to opt for very soft, non-flashy shades: white, milky, light green, pale blue, etc.

Fabric selection and color of roller blinds

The variety of possible colors in the market for roller blinds strikes the imagination of even many professional designers, to say nothing of everyone else who just decided to pick up the curtains in their room. But before deciding on the color of the fabric, you need to clearly know what density it should be, and this depends on what kind of dimming effect you need to achieve.

For different rooms it is better to choose different tissue density. So, for example, the kitchen should always be as bright as possible, therefore, curtains here should also let light through to the maximum. The best option for the kitchen is translucent fabrics, with which even in bright sunlight when closed, a sufficient amount of lighting will penetrate into the room.

For lounges, it is better to choose the most dense curtains, which in the morning will reliably protect you from the sun, and at night, possibly from the light of lamps, signboards and advertisements. Curtains are chosen more tightly if, for example, a home theater is installed in the room: so that not a single ray that can become a source of glare when viewing is placed in the room, the most dense curtains are selected that provide excellent blackout.

Children's rooms can be equipped with both dense and medium-density curtains. The latter option will be especially suitable for the student’s room.

It is also necessary to take into account not only the functional purpose of the room, but also features of its natural light. So, if the windows face north or west. And not a lot of light penetrates into the room anyway, then in many cases it will be inappropriate to use highly dense curtains, so you can pay attention to translucent options. There are special roller blinds with the so-called scorched pattern: on the ornament, individual parts are made transparent, and such material serves more for window decoration than for blackout.

They deserve special attention day-night curtains, which consist of transparent and fabric bands, and they can be combined in different ways: you can achieve any degree of dimming, while receiving an excellent visual effect. If the room has a large window opening, then pay attention to such roller blinds.

As for the color of the curtains, then you need to proceed from the existing interior. Of course, it is best to proceed from what color the walls are made in the room, and for curtains to choose a color several shades lighter or darker. If the walls in the room are plain, then it will not be superfluous to choose roller blinds with some interesting pattern in appropriate colors. Conversely, if on wallpaper and so there is some kind of ornament, it is better to take curtains in plain colors, maximum - jacquard, with a pleasant texture, but preserving the same color.

A completely acceptable approach is the selection of fabric for roller blinds, based on color of furniture. It will be interesting to look at the room in which the same textiles will be used for curtains and furniture.

Using the right roller blinds, you can adjust some of the nuances of the room. So, for small rooms, fabrics of dark saturated shades that only narrow the space will be inappropriate, but in the large living room or office this option will look advantageous. To visually make the room larger, all light pastel shades are suitable, and if you use a horizontal strip, you can make the room visually a little wider. If you want to raise the ceilings, then you can use a vertical strip.

For rooms with south-facing windows, curtains of cool tones are perfect: blue, green, blue, gray, etc. Warm colors are indispensable when there is not enough natural light in the room, and in this case peach, beige, pink, and milky shades are best suited.

Do not forget that roller blinds are not only monophonic, but can also have an interesting bright pattern: floral print, abstraction, landscape, etc., so there are options for any style of interior.

Finally

Roller blinds are so versatile that they are suitable for any style of interior and in any room. They are very convenient in operation, do not take up much space, are multifunctional and look very original, stylish and elegant. Although roller blinds are considered one of the most fashionable window decorations, you still can’t see them in every house, so you can make your room original with them.