In addition to sunbathing, swimming and enjoying fresh vegetables and fruits, summertime can cause discomfort when staying indoors. Often, unbearable heat and bright sun interfere with the normal functioning of the body.
The most budget-friendly option for indoor protection from solar heat is blinds. We will try to answer the question of which products should be chosen.
Which blinds are better for a balcony?
A balcony on the secondary housing market is a fairly small, compact space where sports paraphernalia or unnecessary items are most often stored. Therefore, in order to prevent this small protrusion from appearing even smaller in size, design experts strongly recommend using horizontal blinds; this simple technique allows you to visually enlarge the space and it will not seem so small. Most likely it acquires a certain shade of coziness and comfort.
To the loggia
The loggia, in turn, appears as a sign of wealth in the house, since it has a much larger area compared to the balcony, and the design feature of its fastening is also more reliable. Therefore, the loggia can be converted into a storage room, greenhouse or even into a separate office, having previously insulated the walls and floor. For a loggia, the best solution is fabric-based blinds - vertical, roller or pleated.
From the outside, the fabric base looks preferable to artificial materials, which in turn will be noted not only by the satisfied owners, but also by numerous guests.
On the balcony door
For a balcony door, the ideal option would be to choose roller blinds. Depending on the width of the door, you can choose curtains that can be easily rolled up if necessary. Even if the door is of non-standard sizes, roller blinds will be made to order to the required length and height.
Important: Roller blinds should be chosen in a design with a box, because the box protects the portable curtain when folded from dust.
On balcony windows
As sun protection for balcony windows, it is much more practical to choose roller or horizontal blinds. This choice is due to the need to frequently open and close windows to allow fresh air to enter, and therefore an additional barrier when opening will be an unacceptable luxury.
Horizontal ones are easily adjustable in height, and, therefore, all indoor plants can easily be placed on the windowsill, and horizontal plastic plates will in this case become additional protection from dust coming from the street.
For aluminum sliding windows on the balcony
Modern design dictates its own conditions for interior design.Currently, an increasing number of people are deciding to install aluminum sliding mechanisms instead of standard plastic structures.
Although this installation of windows has many opponents, it is worth giving preference, because the room takes on a completely different look with unusual window designs. It is precisely because of the design features of such windows It is recommended to install all types that are attached to the ceiling, because otherwise the portable curtains will prevent the window sashes from moving smoothly.
For balcony plastic windows
Absolutely all types of manufactured blinds are suitable for standard design plastic windows. But it is worth noting the fact that the most preferred options are horizontal or vertical blinds of various materials, as well as roller blinds. These are proven and proven types of protection from sunlight during daylight hours.
Varieties
The modern production of portable curtains is so developed that absolutely any taste and imagination will be satisfied with the result of execution, choice of material and colors used for painting.
Very popular models are products that, when opened, carry some kind of design or ornament. Therefore, when decorating a balcony or living room, you only need to listen to your desires and give free rein to your imagination, but it is worth noting that a striking discrepancy between the style of the room and the selected blinds can ruin the entire positive impression.
Vertical blinds
A wide variety of materials used - fabric, metal and plastic as slats give the versatility of using vertical blinds in interior design of almost any direction.
In addition, the vertical design allows you to rotate either side of the slats towards the window, which prevents premature fading of paints. Closing options occur from left to right or vice versa, and at the client’s request there is the possibility of closing directed from the middle to both sides.
Rolled
A more youthful option for hiding privacy and protecting from sunlight.
Roller blinds have low cost and endless color options. The possibility of applying cartoon characters to them will delight children when decorating a children's room, and when creating a complex interior, roller blinds can be a continuation of the drawing located on the wall.
The closing mechanism allows you to fix the curtains at the required height, which is important if you have house plants.
Horizontal
Horizontal blinds are mainly used in office premises. However, there is a considerable layer of people who prefer this particular style of protection from sunlight.
Their advantages lie in the use of plastic as slats. This material is very practical and easy to clean if necessary.
In addition, it is easy to adjust the height of the blinds to a certain and required level, and a slight darkening is created thanks to a slight movement of the hand by twisting a special lever.
Roman
These products are a kind of symbiosis of horizontal structures and roller blinds.The whole difference is that Roman blinds do not roll up when lifted up; deformation occurs due to the formation of folds.
This gives the interior a homely feel and seems to be the most comfortable frame for plastic windows, according to most experts professionally involved in interior design. In addition, their practicality allows you to choose from a variety of shades the most suitable one for the desired interior.
Pleated
Another fashionable option for decorating balconies and plastic windows inside a living space. The essence of pleating is to fix the pleated fabric between two aluminum profiles.
When folded, the fabric does not exceed 50 mm, and the night covering system implies the presence of dense fabric, so that even in bright daylight the room will be almost completely dark.
Pleated windows look quite organic in almost any interior, but this is how windows are predominantly decorated in minimalist, loft and eclectic styles.
Bamboo or wooden
Compact bamboo curtains present your home and balcony in particular in a very original way. Although they add additional luxury, all other attributes of the room and its design must fully comply with wooden blinds. Only then is complete harmony achieved, and they do not look ridiculous.
The disadvantages include the significant weight of the structure, and over time, parts of the adjustment mechanism often fail.
DIY installation of cassette blinds on a balcony
- Installing the product yourself does not take much free time; the whole procedure will take no more than 15–20 minutes. Also, no special skills or experience are required.Manufacturers often provide a fairly detailed description of the purchased products with detailed and step-by-step installation instructions. Tools for fastening will require a screwdriver or screwdriver and a drill.
- First of all, it is necessary to carefully measure window or door openings. This will save on material and also ensure trouble-free operation.
- Particular attention must be paid to the free and unhindered opening of windows and the non-contact condition of curtains and window fittings. This is especially true for owners of non-standard window openings.
- Next, we proceed to attach the base - the cornice.
- When the cornice is secured, then you can begin hanging the slats, having previously prepared them and secured them to the runners.
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