Roman blinds: types, selection rules and installation

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Decorating a window is not an easy task. To do this, you need to choose the right curtains. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the interior of the room where the products will be placed. Roman blinds are one of the original and practical. They are in great demand, so they are produced in different forms. A rich assortment will allow you to choose the most suitable option. The varieties and selection rules are described in the article.

Description

Roman blinds are presented in the form of a rectangular canvas on which rings are fixed. They stretch the tapes that are needed to adjust the length of the canvases. The products are distinguished by a convenient lifting of the canvas, but otherwise they are as functional and practical as they were already on the market some time ago.

The canvas can be made of natural, synthetic or mixed material. The width of Roman blinds can be different, it all depends on the size of the window. It can be 1, 1, 5 or 2m. Accessories for Roman blinds are as follows:

1. Kuliski. Presented as horizontal pockets where the rods are attached.
2. Rods. This is the basis of the frame, with the help of which the canvas is folded into even folds. Rods can be soft or hard.
3. Weightening agent. A metal or plastic strip is attached along the bottom edge of the product for tension.
4. Lifting mechanism. It suggests a system of rings that were sewn from the inside of the product near the drawstrings and ribbons threaded into these rings.

Roman blinds look much more attractive if there is a decor in the form of a tassel, fringe or glass beads on the bottom edge. Decoration can be original wavy edge.

All types of Roman blinds have the same control method. Cloths can rise, fall, fold into even folds. For this, a chain or cord is used. It can be fixed at any height. Roman blinds are divided into several types according to the type of fold formation.

Classic

This is the most popular kind. It will be possible to determine it by the following signs:

1. As the canvas is raised, even folds appear, stacked along the bottom edge on top of each other.
2. With the closing of the window, the canvas becomes even, closing the space of the window.
3. The drawstrings have flexible rods that create fabric folds.

The classic look is perfect for living room, nursery and bedroom. He is able to emphasize the interior, make it more elegant. Designers advise using them both in the kitchen and in the bathroom, because therethey will look no less attractive.

Frameless

The main difference between these products is the absence of horizontal rods. It is with their help that even folds appear in classic curtains. In frameless models, the folds sag, which provides a feeling of simplicity and harmony. The products are ideal for break rooms as they create a relaxing atmosphere.

Cascading

These curtains when unfolded have uniform horizontal folds arranged in a cascade. These products are classified as festive and ceremonial in comparison with the classic ones. They are better to choose for the living room.

Materials

Modern Roman blinds look different. The appearance is influenced by the color, texture, pattern of the material. Thick jacquard, muslin with and without images are perfect for the hall. The material does not let the rays of the sun through and perfectly protects from prying eyes, besides it looks solemn.

Translucent lightweight fabrics that close the window and do not let in light are suitable for the library and study. You can choose linen or organza. If you need Roman blinds in a children's room or bedroom, then it is better to give preference to dense synthetic materials with little light transmission.

Cotton

This is a natural fabric that allows light to pass through, but wrinkle very easily. It is rarely used in its pure form, usually using synthetic fibers that improve the properties of cotton. The advantages of such materials include affordable cost, bright colors, softness. But there are also disadvantages, for example, cotton shrinks after washing, and also fades from the sun's rays.

Linen

For Roman blinds, undyed linen is used - in a light gray shade. It is a natural fabric, smooth to the touch. Of the advantages, high wear resistance is distinguished. Linen does not shrink after washing. There are also disadvantages - it is wrinkled and does not have dimensional stability. Linen fabrics are ideal for Mediterranean, rustic interiors.

Synthetics

Synthetic materials are more often used for sewing curtains. They do not wrinkle, have dust-repellent properties. There are many textures and colors of materials, they have different light transmission - 0-90%. But they can be deformed by heat and are easily ignited, and when burned, they form harmful components.

Mixed fabrics

Cloths created from natural and synthetic fibers are mixed. The materials are practical, have different light transmission. You can find various names for such fabrics. Such curtains wrinkle less and do not shrink after washing, but they become electrified and pellets appear on them.

Choose size

The width of the canvas depends on whether it will be used for the entire window or for each sash. To install on the sash, you need to measure the width of the glass. This is the minimum value, but it should be borne in mind that there should be a small gap between adjacent curtains. Therefore, you need to look for the sizes that were set when measuring.

If the product is on the whole window, thenthe canvas should be at least 5 cm wider than the opening. In this case, you can take into account the width of the window sill - it will be much better if the curtain and the window sill are the same.

Mounting Methods

How to fix Roman blinds? They are fixed on the cornice or on the window leaf:

• on the ledge above the window opening;
• on the frame of each window if there are several small windows on the wall;
• for each sash if the window is large;
• on the ceiling and side eaves, if the windows are dormers.

Products are assembled from the bottom up and vice versa. You can fix them at any height.

On the ledge

This method is often chosen. The eaves can be aluminum, plastic, steel. The product is presented in the form of a profile with a lifting mechanism and a control unit. The curtain is lifted with a special cord.

There are several types of mounts. Mini-designs are designed for small curtains, they are fixed on plastic windows. Each sash will have its own cornice. Standard curtain rods are 1.1-2.5 m in size. Curtains will cover the window completely.

Mounting Features

It is necessary to select the location of the products. If the canvas will be fixed on the window opening to the upper wall, then the distance from the curtain to the window should be taken into account. After all, such curtains do not form a fold at the top, they interfere with opening the sash. Then it is better to fix the product over the window opening or to the frame.

On plastic windows fastening occurs with self-tapping screws. How to fasten Romancurtains? First, the markup is done. Usually 2 fixation points are enough. They should be closer to the edges of the structure. For long cornices, it is desirable to use additional fasteners in the middle of the profile. On plastic windows, fastening is carried out with self-tapping screws. And when fixing to a wall or ceiling, dowels are needed.

Color matching and design

The color of ordinary curtains in the room should match the tone of the wallpaper, furniture or textiles. Since long curtains are considered an important decorative detail. With Roman blinds in the room, the situation is different, since they take up little space. And in the assembled form, they are almost invisible. If such products are combined with other types of curtains, they will be in the background.

Usually neutral tones are chosen:

• white;
• beige;
• light grey;
• sandy.

Suitable for minimalism:

• bright patterns;
• geometric patterns;
• bright side piping.

Roman blinds on the balcony door and on the windows will look equally attractive if they are chosen correctly. It is important that they are combined with the interior of the room.

Which curtains match?

Designers use several combinations of short and long curtains:

1. The product is a protection against light, it is selected from a light-tight material. In this case, beautiful curtains are needed, which will be the main decorative element.
2. Short fabrics can be combined with voluminous lambrequins in one color. The second detail will be decorative, and the first - onlyaddition.
3. Short and long curtains choose the same tone, which creates a single ensemble.

Bedroom

Classic long voluminous curtains can be replaced with cascading or frameless Roman curtains. They will give the interior softness and elegance, the main thing is that the appropriate option is chosen.

To create an organic environment, it is advisable to choose dense cascading products that can be installed at different lengths. The doors in the dressing room can then be replaced with Japanese curtains of the same color. The canvases will be combined, making the interior special.

It is advisable to choose the color of the material for the main colors of the interior. Products are great for a child's room, the main thing is to choose the right shape and color for the child's age.

Kitchen

This room can be different: large and small, with a convenient arrangement of furniture and not very, with low and high ceilings. Roman blinds are perfect for any kitchen. They do not take up much space, do not cause discomfort, they are easy to raise and lower.

Living room

Because this room is usually used to gather people, the beauty of design is important, and practicality takes second place. Textiles for the living room are chosen carefully. It is important that everything is harmoniously combined, textiles should be selected based on the environment. But the contrast principle can also be used.

Roman blinds can be donecomfortable design. With them, the dignity of the room will be highlighted, while they do not reduce the space. With a variety of looks and decor options, there are options for every room.

Care

It should be taken into account that with the operation of Roman blinds, a "deaf" zone is provided. The canvas can only be collected up to a certain level, about 1/3 of the part does not rise. Usually the "blind" part is 25-30 cm, but the parameters differ due to the combination of canvases with other curtains and installation features.

In residential areas, products can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. And curtains from kitchens, balconies, bathrooms should be washed regularly. But not all products are washable. After removing from the eaves from the structure, it is necessary to pull out the slats or slats through special cuts, the frame parts should not interact with water.

Cloths are placed in a special bag for washing. Do not fill the drum of the machine more than half. Neutral powders are suitable, which are chosen according to the type of fabric. Set the gentle mode without spinning. Products must drain themselves. Hot water should not be used. Natural stain removers are used to remove stains.

Semi-dry fabrics can be hung on the ledge without ironing. They are straightened under their own weight. It is impossible to install fasteners in wet matter, as they will be damaged. Dense fabrics must be ironed, choosing the appropriate mode. But from frequent washing, Roman blinds lose their shape and become deformed, so you need to do this if necessary.

The use of Roman curtains ininterior allows you to make it original. At the same time, it is necessary to choose suitable products for each room. Proper installation and timely maintenance will extend the life of this decorative piece.