Roman blinds in the interior

Having appeared on the market relatively recently, Roman shades immediately gained particular popularity among consumers of different levels, associated with the unique ability to mount curtains on the windows of various configurations.However, this advantage does not end curtains, and just beginning that opens endless possibilities for use in interior design as the windows and of interior space.

Roman blinds, their types

Roman blinds include cornice and specially stitched canvas fabric.Inside curtains positioned wooden slats or plastic sticks, thanks to which there are flat pleats.The bottom of the curtain is equipped with special weighting, which prevents the waving curtains on a windy day, and gives it a fixed form.This opening / closing of the shutter is due to belt cords extending through a specially laid down on the canvas of the ring through a chain or strap, though there are mechanisms with a remote control.

Currently, Roman blinds are available in 2 versions:

• Classic Roman shades are characterized by the presence of horizontal folds formed only when the curtains rise, which neatly superimposed on one another.In disclosing curtains folds completely disappear, turning the blind into a smooth sheet.

• Cascade.From the classic version, cascading curtains are distinguished by the presence of horizontal folds that do not depend on whether the curtain is raised or lowered.

Despite minor differences, the most widely used is still the classic Roman shades.However, the embodiment with cascading folds lags only slightly.

Benefits Roman blinds

Not surprisingly, Roman blinds are so high in demand, because they combine many advantages inherent in a drape curtains and blinds, including:

• Variety tint scale,because sew curtains using various types of tissue.
• wide range of universal dimensions, allowing the curtains to hang on non-standard windows.
• Resistance to wet conditions conducive to their use in the bathroom, in the kitchen, on the balcony.
• Compact as special moldings can be mounted inside the window opening, leaving more space than conventional curtains.
• few cornices models differ in the way of fastening, which allows curtains to hang in tight spaces.
• Easy care - curtains can be washed in the machine, using the delicate cycle.
• Easy control mechanism of the cornice, which allows to adjust the flow of light into the room by adjusting the degree of opening of the web.
• duration of operation is continuous immutability original shade under constant exposure to sunlight.

Disadvantages Roman blinds:

• Before washing constantly need to remove inserted into the fabric strips of plastic or wood, and before fastening the ledge again to return to their former places.
• curtains made from natural fabrics, it may shrink after washing machine.
• on quality roman blinds price also is not small.

However, disadvantages, taking into account all the advantages of curtains, no special interest and seem insignificant.

Method of attachment Roman blinds

Typically, Roman blinds are sold bundled with a special cornice, which is very convenient in case of acquisition of the curtains on the window of non-standard sizes.

There are 3 types of special moldings:.

• Classic - for the Roman curtain rod curtain having a width of 1.5 meters and can withstand the weight of the curtains of 1.8 m above the cornice is fastened, and the curtains will be a wall, as it were in oneplane.

• Mini - cornice for curtains straight as mounted directly on the window frame.

• Skos - cornice used for attaching curtains on the windows mansard or any other geometrically irregular shape.Other eaves is characterized in that the control mechanism can be set at 45 ° C relative to the eaves.However, the cord must be positioned vertically.

Despite the existence of special cornices, Roman blinds on windows it is possible to fix using one of the following methods:

• Using Velcro, one part of which is fixed on the ledge of a window frame, and the other - on the wrong side curtains.

• With Drawstring sewn or separate loops.In this case it is necessary to remove the curtain, thread the round bar in a strip stitched and again to fix above a window or in the window opening.

• Through a special tape that contains a loop that is sewn on the back side of the web.Fixing the curtains on the ledge it is done by hooks.However, the hooks have to hide using swags, or Roman shade will not look very attractive.

Thus, you can buy roman blinds separately from the eaves or sew yourself and fix most vending manner.

options interior decoration Roman blinds

Functionality Roman blinds combined simplicity and conciseness of forms is indispensable where there is no place in the usual curtains.This Roman blinds can be used as an independent element when decorating the windows, or used in combination:

• with tulle;

• with classical drapes;

• with lambrequins.

special decorative Roman shades give:

• festoons;

• shuttlecocks;

• fringe.

high quality decorative Roman blinds, along with unpretentiousness of care, promote their use in different rooms.

Kitchen

use in the kitchen Roman blinds helps visually increase the space while maintaining an attractive design, depending on the selected fabric curtains and type of material.

For the kitchen, the dining room ideal curtains made from synthetic fabrics because they not absorb smells like natural fabrics, and also easily erased.

The most optimal solution for the kitchen are the roman blinds classic look.

decorate a wide window it is possible the selection of a few paintings of the same or different widths, depending on the ideas.

If the sun peeks into the kitchen window is not often, it is possible to pick up a translucent version.

In addition, Roman blinds in the kitchen should not be monotonous, because the hit on her various kinds will inevitably drops, and the colored fabric or canvas with a picture spots will not be so evident.

In any case, choosing the curtains for the kitchen, it is necessary to start from the general style of the room.

Bathroom

for decorating the windows in the bathroom is to choose washable materials that figure is not floated in a constant humidity.

This quality color paintings look quite unusual, generally giving the interior completely finished look.

Living

Despite the brevity of the form of Roman blinds in the living room, they look just great, especially in combination:

• with light transparent organza;

• with curtains that complement the color scheme of Roman blinds or contrasting with them;

• with lambrequins.In this case it seems that curtains and pelmet are a single entity.

dense Roman blinds hide from the constant spying neighbors of adjacent apartment buildings, contributing to the creation of their own cozy corner.

However, light translucent curtains are perceived in the living room is much easier, especially in configurations with a variety of complementary elements.

Of course, the choice of one or another variant of curtains depends on the already established environment.

Bedroom

bring to the interior of the bedroom a touch of romance and tranquility will help calm shades of Roman blinds.

However, when choosing a color worth considering coloring furniture, because the same tone of these items allows for the room as a harmonious combination.

This interesting design can be achieved by combining Roman blinds with curtains, lambrequins or light tulle.

Children

Adjustable height of the curtains fit in very handy in the nursery, because rambunctious children can not accidentally break them.

colorful flowers, images of fantastic heroes will leave an indelible mark on the life of every child.

When choosing colors should choose curtains that support the basic tone of the room, rather than contrasting with it.

In addition, the nursery is better to buy curtains made from natural fabrics, because children often are allergic to the most ordinary things.

further application

Roman blinds may well be used as a door.

To separate the space of the room on the bed and sitting area or study again, you can use the Roman blinds.

Smooth canvas classical type allows you to arrange an unusual type of screen.

Thus, Roman blinds are quite widely used in the interior of the room.The main thing is the right approach to their choice and think in advance all the elements of the future decoration and Roman blinds, a photo of which is present in the article will help you create your own unique decor of the room.