Finished Roman blinds: blackout, transparent, made of bamboo, reviews and tips

The main goal of the design of windows in any room is its functionality and beautiful appearance. Finished Roman blinds, selected in accordance with the style of the room, well protect it from the sun, easy to use and in perfect harmony with the interior.

The apparatus and dignity

Over the past millennium, since Roman times, when they were invented, curtains design almost unchanged, which confirms its functional qualities and ease of use. The only supplement affected the application of new materials and decor.

Among consumers Roman blinds are very popular thanks to the simple design and elegant appearance. They look perfect in the office or in the living room: a bedroom, hall, children's room, kitchen, etc.

Curtain design is quite simple - it is based on the segment rectangular canvas with edging, which is fixed on top of the ledge of the open or closed mold. Over the entire width at a distance of 20 cm laid horizontal tunnels in which set control rods. Along the lower edge of the canvas sewn weights to keep in shape.

Position adjustment is made by means of a cord or chain mechanism. When lifting initially starts tightened 1st lower rod closer to the 2nd, the fabric is going to fold therebetween. Then the rise of the third rod, forming the following neat and smooth fold, etc. The process can be paused at the right level.

Note! On the window, which is at an angle to the vertical (or attic on a roof), the article is fastened on the lateral guides. Then, regardless of the position, the cloth will be located in a plane parallel to the window opening.

species

Roman curtains are divided into 2 types:

1. Classic - used smooth fabric cloth forming when picked neat horizontal folds superimposed alternately on each other.

   Uniform folds formed by sewn into the fabric of the transverse bars

2. Cascade - characterized in that the folds are even in the lowered position, forming a beautiful horizontal draperies - are suitable to the traditional styles (Provence, Country), as well as modern.

   Cascading Roman blinds remain wavy structure, even in the open position

Additional Information! Experts refer to this type and blinds, but their function is performed eaves clip. The process is also controlled lifting mechanism, but without the rods, and when picked up cloth twisted into a roll.

Suspension mechanism in any position allows you to adjust and change the lighting of the room. The curtains can be washed at home or handed over to the dry cleaners and the use of modern dust and dirt-repellent fabric with antistatic properties allows us to reduce maintenance to a minimum, remove dust household sponge.

The use of the interior

Depending on the material (or semi-dense, with or without pattern) Roman curtains can be successfully used for the decoration of various interiors:

• in classical style are appropriate expensive fabrics (tapestry, brocade, silk, velvet, organza);

  Example of the window in the dining area of ​​classical cuisine

• in the design of modern interior design (Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Hi-Tech) is perfect monophonic or translucent material.

  Easy roman blinds in a minimalist interior of a bedroom with a "floating bed"

Roman blinds are universal in use, to comfort them can be combined with drapes, curtains of tulle, with lambrequins.

Types and manufacturers

Ready-made curtains, presented in the store can be sewn from materials of different composition and texture. Depending on this distinction:

• blackout - immediately perform 2 functions: a decorative and protective, constituting a barrier to street noise, sunshine and outside temperature (cold or warm);

  blackout curtains are often used for decorating the windows in the bedroom

• Roman tulle - performs a purely decorative function, since sewn from transparent material (monochromatic or patterned);

  The rear-Roman shades perfect substitute for traditional tulle

• curtains of natural fibers (flax, bamboo, cotton);

  Natural fabrics are great for bedrooms and children's rooms

• fotoshtory coated with photographic images.

  Fotoshtory able to arrange a very elegant window opening

models blackout

Roman blinds blackout sew from special high-density multilayer fabric, some possess flame retardant properties. They were first released by Finnish BlackOut Almedahls and made of materials of different degrees of opacity (from solid to semi-transparent).

The interior BlackOut curtains go well with heavy drapes. They can be installed on the windows in the bedroom, children's room, cinema room, darkroom.

On the market are well represented products from different manufacturers:

• Swedish company "Maryun 'made from polyester two-tone color - the upper half slightly lighter; Price - 3700 rubles .;
• Rolling Swedish company "Tupplyur" sewn from fabric white and gray and darker tones;

  All blinds "Tupplyur" are equipped with a spring mechanism, so safe and are recommended for children's rooms

• Chinese firm Lothar - different colors and a variety of low cost;
• Russian production - are made of several types of fabrics (jacquard, polyester, satin, imitation flock).

curtains Bonpriks

One of the well-known manufacturers - the German firm Bonpriks (Hamburg). Its catalog includes a variety of models made of materials of different qualities and textures, colors and patterns.

Bonpriks curtains are quite affordable price (400 rubles.), More expensive options are presented for every taste and budget. There are models made of cotton, others - are used in conjunction with a slight air Bonpriks tulle. Curtains can be trimmed with embroidery pattern decorated.

other species

Bamboo (usually roll) - are popular among fans of eco-friendly style. Natural curtains made from natural bamboo straw colored in various colors (from golden and beige to dark) and with a different weave. Price - from 490 rubles.

Fotoshtory - made of cloth with the image of (flowers and plants, sea or forest landscape and others.) - Dormamio company is a model for the price of 3700 rubles.

Recommendations for choosing a

In the selection of Roman curtains should consider their geometric and aesthetic parameters, which must match the window opening:

• standard width - from 60 to 140 cm (see step 10);
• required length (dependent on the height of the window) - standard to 160 cm;
• color and fabric pattern.

It is imperative to consider the necessary form of attachment to the window:

• canvas hung on the fixed top of the cornice;
• at the top of the plastic window sash, thus it is necessary to take into account the width of the glass + 2-4 cm margin.

Customer Reviews of finished Roman blinds testify to their high popularity and ease of use. They are easily erased, practical and fit perfectly into the interior room of any stylistic direction.

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