The design of roller blinds is a rectangular fabric, which can be easily raised or lowered by means of a chain and, thus, open or completely curtain the window.
Roller blinds, or, as they are called, blinds differ in many characteristics. For example, by type of construction, they are divided into open and closed systems. In open constructions, the fabric of the canvas is wound on a roller located under the ceiling. The closed system has a special box in which the canvas is completely hidden during folding.
Roller blinds are often used in combination with regular curtains.
Also, designs may vary according to the type of control (chain, spring mechanisms or electric drive), the size and design of the canvas, as well as the material from which it is made.
Fabric materials for the manufacture of roller blinds are cotton, linen, polyester, nylon and even silk. Polyester is combined with viscose, satin or cotton. Also fiberglass, wood or bamboo is used as a material.
From the material of the canvas depends on the level of light transmission of the product. On this basis rolshtora are divided into the following types:
In this article, we will take a closer look at the types of roller blinds that let in daylight.
Content
Such blisters dissipate sunlight, letting it into the room, but do not protect the room from prying eyes. Therefore, the ideal solution would be to combine them with a dense opaque curtain or curtains, which in the evening can be closed.
The curtain of transparent fabric, even in the closed position, does not hide what is happening outside the window.
Materials
Transparent cloths are made from loose textile materials. For use in outdoor conditions, acrylic fabrics with special spraying are used, which do not allow dust to pass through and are resistant to moisture and dirt.
The most durable are curtains made of synthetic fabrics.
Colors
As a rule, light shades are used for the canvas:
Important! If you want to decorate the room with the help of transparent curtains with patterns, choose them so that the decor of the canvas is combined with the interior elements.
Which rooms to use?
Examples can be seen in the photo.
For the office or conference room more suitable curtains with reflective effect
Transparent blinds will look good on the veranda of a country house.
Roller blinds are great for decoration of panoramic windows on the veranda of a country house.
You can also use them in the interior of the bedroom.
A thin canvas of such curtains performs a decorative function, not hiding what is happening outside the window and letting in the daylight.
Translucent curtains diffuse light well and create a cozy atmosphere
Materials
This type of rolshtor is made mainly of fabrics. The most popular material is polyester, which can be combined, for example, with a fabric like linen.
Colors
The palette of colors in which canvases can be executed is diverse. It is a delicate pearl, beige, white, light gray and silver; shades of blue, pink, green, brown. On the fabric can be made of various patterns that can be chosen for any interior.
To hide from prying eyes in the evening, semi-transparent shutters are combined with thick curtains.
Which rooms to use?
Translucent roller blinds can be used in the same situations as transparent. Most often they become an element of decor or an original way to place accents in the room. They also go well with curtains or curtains.
Recently, the combination of rolshtor with tulle as a way of interior decoration is gaining popularity. It is distinguished by its elegance and functionality. But in order for the solution to be successful, it is worth considering a few of its features.
The combination of tulle with roller blinds is appropriate in many stylistic directions.
If the types of roller blinds have already been listed earlier, then now is the time to figure out what curtains are.
Materials
As materials for curtains often use organza or veil. Organza is a thin fabric, rather stiff to the touch, which passes light well. It can be monophonic or with a pattern that can be printed or embroidered.
Transparency organza allows you to use atypical "heavy" shades, such as brown or red
The veil is less transparent, but softer and well draped
The veil is softer to the touch than the organza, it is also slightly more dense and diffuses sunlight. The veil is monophonic or with pictures, and can also be sprayed.
Possible variations
There are two main ways to use roller blinds with curtains during interior design:
Please note that these directions are only the basis that can be used to create an original solution.
Three tulle canvases look interesting, one of which is suspended in the middle of the window opening
Colors
When choosing colors, you can use similar shades, for example, light green with rich herbal. But you can play on the contrast, for example, lemon-colored curtains and rich blue curtains. Indoor coziness will create a combination of ocher and brown, while silver or blue-gray along with black will inhale cold and elegance.
Tulle can be matte and serve as a curtain
About this combination is appropriate to speak when you make a living room. In the apartment it can be used absolutely freely.
Living room
Here it is better to combine colors that are in harmony with each other in order to create a more relaxed atmosphere for comfortable rest.
Light curtains visually expand the space of the living room
Kitchen
Curtains can be selected in color to the kitchen.It is better to use artificial fabrics for rolshtor - care for them will cause less hassle.
White curtains on a rustic kitchen window
Bedroom
For the bedroom, blackout roller blinds (not transmitting light) are suitable in combination with a transparent tulle fabric, which will give lightness and decorate the room.
In the classic interior, shutters can be combined with lush pelmets and curtains
Children's room
Rolshtora can be transparent or blackout, and curtains, matched in close color, can be a good complement to it.
The successful combination of translucent rolls with light colored curtains
Possible locations of blinds and tulle on the same window are shown in the photo.
Roller blinds are often confused with roman blinds. They really are similar in design. Roman curtains are different in that they are made of drape fabric. When folded, their "folds", located horizontally, are collected at the top, while hanging over each other. In this they differ from curl rolshtor.
All interior styles are divided into three main groups: classical, modern and ethnic.
For European-style furnishings, white translucent curtains are perfectly suited without any additions.
Important: interior styles of different groups never mix with each other.
Ideal will look in the classic interior curtains delicate peach, milk or beige with transparent blinds.
Curtains of light-colored fabric without a pattern seem to dissolve in the interior, giving all the attention to furniture and decorative elements.
And you can make the window design "invisible" by combining transparent blinds with thin white curtains.
Modern styles include: minimalism, hi-tech, loft, Scandinavian style, pop art, eco-style and others.
Minimalism is characterized by large windows and maximum daylight.
The practicality of minimalism, as well as its tendency to monochrome color gamut are unlikely to give much scope for imagination. But here you can competently combine tulle with rolshtoy.
In the Scandinavian style, where much attention is given to the light, such design is used most often.
One of the principles of the Scandinavian style is the maximum of natural light, so translucent curtains will be very useful here.
You can also apply it in the interior in the style of a loft.
These are the most complex styles of interior design. They are used to create a distinctive atmosphere in the style of one particular country or group of countries. In the atmosphere of Chinese style there is peace and relaxation.
For ethnic interiors, it is better to select curtains from natural materials - jute, bamboo fiber or flax
Now you know a little more about the features of roller blinds and how you can combine them with tulle curtains in various interiors. Good luck and creative success!
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