Roman blinds for the kitchen to the plastic window design examples, photos

When the time comes to design the kitchen window, the question arises, what type of curtains is best to choose? It needs a practical option, easy to care for, with a choice of design suitable to the kitchen decor. Not every model can satisfy these requests. Roman blinds - a simple but at the same time elegant and functional solution to the problem.

Their distinctive feature is a method of fabric assembly. His straight horizontal parts are formed by a chain one after the other and climb upwards. It is believed that the history of Roman blinds began in ancient Rome a thousand years ago, so they got the name. The variety of designs and fabrics now makes it possible to use them in the interiors of different styles, as in the living room or bedroom and the kitchen.

Roman and roller blinds: what is the difference?

The names of these types of structures are often confused. They do sometimes look very similar, representing a fabric, which is level with respect to the window opening is adjustable vertically. Blades can be deployed to close the window completely. But construction have fundamental differences.

The main difference from the Roman blinds is that they are twisted when picked up, forming a cushion. Folds Roman blinds are superimposed on one another in turn, and, rising to resemble an accordion. Most types of structures have several special inserts inside the tissue webs, which are used for its proper draping. Blinds is a smooth integral web without additional inserts, except at the bottom of the weighting agent.

For blinds closed type under the ceiling established a special box where the twisted fabric will be hidden. The structures open blinds twisted into a roll, which is still visible. For Roman blinds closed design is not provided. They are attached to the eaves, fitted with a mechanism that provides lifting, lowering and locking blade. During assembly they will not fully open the window opening, a small portion will be hidden at the top.

blinds cleaning procedure is quite complicated and time-consuming. They are categorically not recommended to wash in the machine-gun. During the Roman withdrawal is somewhat simpler. Products from certain types of fabrics can be washed in the machine, using a delicate wash cycle.

As for value, blinds are more accessible than the Roman.

Roman blinds - it's perfect design it home interior, while the blinds - more modern - also suitable for office, cafes, restaurants and shops. If you aspire to make the atmosphere more intimate space, the Roman shades fit perfectly.

And Roman blinds: Comparative characteristics

Roman	blinds
Fabric with special inserts-rods, forming a flat horizontal folds	Rising whole cloth
Are mounted on the ledge when picked fold "accordion"	Curl roller; design - open or closed with duct
It can be washed in the machine-Machine	Cleaning by hand
Higher price	There are economical options
More suitable for home	You can use both at home and for the office, shop etc.

Advantages of Roman blinds:

• simple construction, which can be made independently;
• not so easy to maintain, as is the case with blinds: can machine wash;
• create a cozy atmosphere, look at home.

The construction comprises the following elements:

• rectangular cloth;
• rods, fixing the folds;
• Linkage + control chain;
• weighting on the lower crease.

types of models

Current models of Roman blinds are divided into three main types:

1. Classic. Have a rigid frame, forming horizontal folds; in the form of a completely closed flat web form.
   

   In classical Roman curtains have cross-bars to create a flat similar pleats

2. Cascading. When lowering the curtains are formed volumetric folds that layering on each other, creating a beautiful cascade.
   

   Cascading curtains form beautiful folds, even in the form of promiscuity

3. Frameless. In paintings there are no bars, so it is completely flat unfolded state. Folds waves sag downwards, towards the center.
   

   The frameless canvas curtains going without rails on the sides or in the center

materials

Fabrics can be made from the tissues of different densities from materials to tyuley jacquard. Accordingly, they will have varying degrees of translucency and different purposes. When sewing Roman blinds natural materials (flax, cotton) and synthetic (polyester) may be used. Also used are blended fabrics, which include several different types of fibers.

Roman shades can be made of nonwoven materials such as bamboo.

Roman blinds in the kitchen: Ideas + photos

This kind of curtains can be applied to almost any style. One need only pick up a harmony to the design of the room colors and choose the type of model.

Roman blinds in classic interior of the kitchen in the photo:

• You can use them as an alternative to net curtains. This is a pretty practical solution, especially when there are flowers on the windowsill: the length can be adjusted as you wish.
• Create comfort and a peaceful atmosphere in the kitchen will be floral patterns.
• Choosing bright colored curtains will help to place additional emphasis.
  

  Roman blinds are elegant and perfectly fit into the classical interior

• And it is possible to use a more modest geometric patterns.
• Frameless model of Roman blinds in the kitchen.
  

  Frameless Roman blinds with lambrequins

How to choose roman blinds in the kitchen

If you decide to buy them for decoration of the kitchen space, if you choose pay attention to several parameters. This size canvases, then - the material, the type of construction and design.

The size

First it is necessary to measure the length and width of the window opening, when it is important to define the installation of curtains for this:

Important! These options are better to write - you will use them later when searching for a suitable model curtains.

Type of fabric

Each type of material has its own unique characteristics and properties.

Flax - a natural material, is commonly used in unpainted form for sewing curtains. It has an average light transmission. Perfect with ethnic style or Provence.

Durable wear-resistant material keeps its shape well, but it has a flaw in the formation of wrinkles after washing them would be virtually impossible to smooth.

Note! After washing of linen curtains should immediately hang them on the screen and dry it in such a way as to avoid creases.

Cotton is rarely used for making curtains in pure form, usually added synthetic fibers. This is a fairly soft tissue variety of colors. Cotton Disadvantages: shrinkage after washing, exposure to the sun; easily crumpled tissue.

Synthetic fabrics (polyester or nylon) have their own specific advantages. This variety of colors and textures, light, different light transmission. They practically do not crumple; them easy to care for.

Blend Fabrics are materials made from a mixture of different fibers. Combinations of natural and synthetic materials such as cotton and polyester. These fabrics combine the virtues of their constituents.

With regard to the properties of light transmission:

• transmit light jacquard, satin;
• translucent fabrics: cotton, linen, crepe satin;
• completely miss the daylight voile and organza.

Design

When you have decided on the translucency and fabric material, it's time to go to the selection of the picture. Here much depends on the overall style of the room and its color scheme. It is necessary to take into account the color of the wallpaper, kitchen units and furniture.

For a small space is better to choose light, soothing colors: beige, peach, lilac, light green, sky blue. Preference is given to plain cloth, minimum figures.

For more spacious rooms can also try to apply the darker shades: deep blue, red and herbal; experiment with bright patterns: flowers, geometry or whole composition pattern.

Important! Warm shades can visually reduce the space, and cold - expanded.

The kitchens minimalist style, where the main role is played by a white color, you can safely use vivid colors of curtains: they will serve as accents. If your kitchen bright wallpaper or furniture, it is necessary to select a shade that blends more accurately. Sometimes it is better not to overload the space crying patterns and select the one-color fabric. Modest pastel colors will look dull; better to choose a shade close to the colors that are present in the interior, or stop on a white color.

Important! window decoration color close tone wallpaper, visually expand the space, and a contrasting color can reduce it.

The design type is selected according to the general style of the room. For example, the cascade models are combined with classic style. Classic style Roman blinds suitable for rooms in modern styles. Frameless models look, eye-catching. For example, Provence interior fit model from flax.

Now you can easily distinguish Roman blinds from the roll, choose the right model, material and pick up the stylish design of curtains, which will decorate your kitchen.

Video on how to make Roman shades with his hands

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