Zebra Blinds: cassette mini blinds, mounted on a plastic window

Blinds in a modern interior are common for a number of reasons. They are ergonomic, very comfortable, functional and give the space a stylish sleek overall look. Blinds "zebra" - one of the most common and popular types.

Design Features and description

Roller blinds have received such an unusual name from the characteristic features - the band of transparent and opaque material alternate with each other, forming a striped pattern and a specific invoice.

Blinds "Zebra" are characterized by the main feature - wide horizontal stripes. Bands of different density and transparency alternate with each other, thereby creating the effect of playing with light and a wide range of applications at different times of the day.

Curtain Design "Zebra" is simple: a curtain consists of two identical layers of fabric. On each leaf alternately arranged in horizontal stripes of a transparent and dense material. In managing the design, two webs are driven, which allows you to adjust the level of light penetration through the curtain.

Cassette mechanism to hide the roll, and the whole design looks harmonious. This curtain can close the window in the kitchen, for living or working room, decorate the veranda or terrace.

curtain controls are very simple - fabric raised by a chain or cord, without effort. Cloth and strips are moved at the same time when lowering or raising the curtains. Thus, we can adjust the lighting of the space, completely close the window opening, or vice versa, to make the room bright and sunny.

Variety of horizontal blinds zebra

Horizontal blinds "Day-night" or "zebra", there are several kinds. All of them are similar to each other in fact - a unique feature in all species alone, this alternation of transparent and dense fabric strips. But the design may vary:

1. Conventional blinds "Zebra" open. The most budget option that is suitable for apartments, the living room or kitchen, as well as office space. Round roll mechanism itself is located on top of the whole structure and remains open.
   

   Despite the simplicity of the design, open the curtains do an excellent job with the function of sun protection

2. Closed type design - the roll is hidden in a plastic cassette. In this case, the tape can be any shade, it can coincide with a touch of a panel or on a different tone or two. This allows you to create a more interesting stylistic decisions and findings for the interior of a space. Also plastic web roll protects from dust and moisture, blinds and needs less care than in the open type.
   

   Cassette roller blind "Zebra" in a plastic housing

3. Closed type with attachment directly to the wall. The difference of this modification is that the curtains are not attached to the eaves of plastic, but directly to the wall. They take up more space and cover the entire window opening. This is the optimal solution for large spaces.
   

   To open a window sash, have fully raise the curtain

Also blinds "Zebra" different sizes and colors. Catalog of models contains a wide variety of options for any type of interior, and will pick up design in any color.

Materials and fabrics

Blinds of this type as "Zebra" may be made of various types of textiles. On this depends their appearance, texture, light transmitting characteristics, and design.

Fabrics can be, above all, self-colored or patterned. For a child's room or kitchen suitable materials with patterns, designs, patterns or geometric shapes, bright shades. The office space, office, living room suit plain blinds in classic colors. But all depends on the tastes and desires of the interior style.

• Jacquard - one of the most popular materials. weave create a rich and original design, and the whole body looks expensive, unusual and stylish. Jacquard fabrics are ideal for bedroom or living room. They provide comfort and luxury, and, depending on the color, suitable for any interior style - from the "country" and "Provence" to "modern" and "high-tech".
• Linen look rough and stylish, suitable for eco-interior fit perfectly into a rustic or ethnic design. The palette of natural colors is huge and varied - wood color, walnut. Sand and so on.
• Very popular single-color materials. They create a sleek and unfussy design, can be bright or pastel, and help tastefully arrange any space.
• Textured fabric with folds, dusting, glitter and other elements of decor - very popular among those who want to create an exclusive design of his home. Also, these fabrics are good for commercial premises - cafes, bars, clubs, salons and even offices.
• Materials with drawings and designs are often used in homes, on verandahs, in bedrooms and nurseries. It can be as drawings and prints, geometric shapes, patterns and so on.

Color and texture - the main key elements of design, so the choice of textiles should be approached carefully and with imagination.

It looks like roller blinds zebra in the interior: the examples and pictures

Roller blinds allow you to modify the space, creating a variety of styles and designs. Having a window or balcony, you can change the whole atmosphere in the room.

The bedroom is often used soft shades, pastel colors, sophisticated textures and beautiful fabrics. Window box, decorated in a bedroom in such a way, gets a nice sophisticated look, and thanks to the transparent strip, created a unique lighting.

In the nursery curtains "Zebra" can look very cheerful and fresh, if you choose the bright material and contrasting patterns. If the walls and plain furniture, the blinds can be brightly colored, with patterns and images. And to balance the space if all the furniture and decor in the room a bright and colorful, it is better to choose Monochrome option.

Very elegant look balconies and verandas with striped fabric blinds. Creates a relaxing atmosphere, the country of romance and tranquility.

Installation of blinds for plastic windows - the specificity of the work

Striped curtains, you can install it yourself, or use the services of the master. If drilling and painstaking work with complex mechanisms does not scare you, you can do it yourself.

Important! Unpack the product should be taken to scissors or a knife does not damage the fabric. Before installing the need to unwind the control circuit and to prepare all the fasteners.

Installation with drilling must be disconnected from the flare top brackets, then drill one hole on each arm from the top, where the "peak". Put Ring brackets, taking care to match the holes and fasten them with screws. Then interconnect pipe, brackets and arrangements, and attach to the base structure (wall or ceiling).

Select and install a fabric horizontal rolshtorki - not an easy task, but going up to her responsibility and imagination, you can create a truly unique interior design in your home!

Video on how to install the roller blinds with their hands

Photo: Curtains "Zebra" in the interior