Blinds to the balcony
If you have a balcony in your house or apartment, then stylish and high-quality blinds are perfect for creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Today, almost no one uses the balcony to store unnecessary things. People decorate it, create a zone for a pleasant stay or work. Blinds to the balcony - a great solution for the improvement of this room.
Advantages and disadvantages
Blinds to the balcony have a lot of fans, because they have different advantages:
- They are made from high quality, durable materials.
- Blinds do not tear or crumple when used.
- Their presence on the windows provides a cozy and protected from prying eyes space.
- Blinds can be easily cleaned, and they also do not collect dust. Manufacturers offer models impregnated with a special substance, which is characterized by dust-repellent properties.
- This element allows you to control the ingress of sunlight on the balcony.
- Blinds are well breathable, which is very important for balconies or loggias of small size.
- A variety of models and colors allows you to choose a stylish option that fits perfectly into the chosen interior design of the balcony. So you can create an original and attractive interior. Even the most demanding customers will be able to find a decent option.
- Affordable price. Many manufacturers are engaged in the manufacture of stylish and high-quality blinds, offering an affordable price.
Blinds have some drawbacks, but they do not play a significant role, so many owners of balconies prefer them.
Species
Today there are several types of blinds, which allows you to choose the perfect solution for everyone who wants to equip your balconyor loggia.
Vertical
This variety is usually made from aluminum or plastic cornice. Such blinds have a cord for control, runners, a connecting chain, slats and weights. Slats are made from a variety of materials.
Vertical models can be attached to the ceiling or wall using brackets. First you need to drill two or three holes, and then fix the bracket. Slats may become unusable with frequent use of blinds, but they can be replaced.
You yourself choose the method of closing that will be as comfortable as possible for you, namely: from left to right, right to left, or from the center to the side.
The peculiarity of this variety is that the lamellae are assembled into a kind of harmonica, and also easily rotate around their axis. Some believe that vertical blinds are suitable only for offices, but this opinion is erroneous.
Blinds of vertical type are presented by a wide variety of flowers, materials and invoices. Everyone can choose the option that fits perfectly into the interior.Vertical-type constructions are perfect for a balcony with sliding windows.
When choosing vertical blinds it is worth paying attention to some nuances:
- For them, it is worth choosing an aluminum cornice, since plastic is prone to deformations, which negatively affects the operation of the blinds.
- It is necessary to select models only with a white plastic chain, which connects the vertical stripes below. If it has a slight yellowness, then this indicates a low quality of the plastic itself.
- Weights, it is desirable to choose only plastic, because they work better than models from other materials. They are not prone to rust.
Horizontal
The main advantage of horizontal models is that they can be installed directly on the window frame, without using the eaves. Due to the tight fit to the glass, they do not open even with open windows. Horizontal blinds have slats that are interconnected with special fasteners. They are easily closed and opened, forming an accordion.
Blinds of horizontal type have the following advantages:
- Easy to use and easy to clean.
- They do not take up much space, so they are suitable even for balconies and loggias of small size. Visually do not reduce the floor space.
- They can be attached to the window opening, window frame or wall. The choice depends only on you.
Using horizontal blinds on each window, you can decorate the window sill with flowers or decorative elements. Windows will easily open and close.
Rolled
This design includes a special shaft, on which the canvas is wound, protecting the room from the sun's rays. The design can be attached to the ceiling, wall or directly to the window frame. If the roller blinds are installed on the window sash, then they will not interfere when opening or closing the window. This is their convenience.
This variety is represented by a wide variety of colors and textures. Unusual and bright light filters are ideal for creating attractive interiors. Manufacturers offer both translucent models and variants with increased density.
Remember that this type of blinds look like a shaft with a wound cloth inside the box.This design will help protect the fabric from dust and dirt. Reliable and beautiful roller blinds can be used to create coziness and comfort.
Material
Modern manufacturers of blinds offer different materials. Plastic models are extremely popular due to the harmonious combination of excellent quality and reasonable prices.
Plastic blinds have many advantages:
- Durability and reliability - they retain an attractive appearance and shape even with strong gusts of wind.
- Simplicity and ease of use - they can be quickly wiped or washed from dust and dirt.
- A variety of color solutions - manufacturers offer not only plain models, they also make blinds with beautiful prints.
Although plastic blinds have many advantages, they also differ in some disadvantages. You should not get very cheap options, because they are made of low-quality plastic. As a result, they fade when exposed to sunlight. Very often, after prolonged use, they bend, break, and crumble.
Metal blinds are rarely chosen for home use, as such options create a lot of noise when opening or closing. They are suitable for industrial production.
Metal models have many advantages:
- Not very high cost.
- Easy to clean and remove dust and dirt.
- Not afraid of exposure to sunlight and moisture.
Another option blinds made of fabric. Manufacturers use a variety of types of fabrics, but the most common is polyester.
Polyester models are characterized by long service life, ease of use, as well as increased resistance to sunlight.
If we talk about the shortcomings of polyester models, it is worth mentioning that they have no protection at the edges. As a result, the structure of the material may change over time.
There is also one kind of blinds - multi-textured. They are distinguished by originality, as they combine several textures, forms or materials at the same time. The original and attractive appearance is an indisputable advantage. Multi-veneered blinds fit perfectly in a strict classic interior,so in a romantic setting.
Colors
Today, manufacturers offer a wide range of blinds, different colors. Monochrome models are always in demand, but color options are of particular interest. They are often used as bright decorations or additions to the unusual interior of the balcony.
Blinds with a pattern are ideal for individual design. Photoblinds are decorated with drawings on different topics. Beautiful flowers on a white background will become an exquisite decoration of the balcony, will bring coziness and comfort.
Which is better to choose?
Before buying a particular model of blinds, you should first familiarize yourself with some of the nuances:
- For sliding windows on the loggia it is worth picking up blinds, the length of which should be five to ten centimeters less than the length of the window frame.
- It is worth looking at the rotary mechanism, if you have already decided on the model. It should not creak. The mechanism should work smoothly and quietly, which will greatly please with its further use.
- Vertical blinds made of fabric are ideal for plastic frames. They can be used for a variety of sizes, and they also allow you to easily adjust the required level of lighting.
- Roller blinds with unusual prints are quite expensive. They are calculated for all balconies, and also differ in durability.
- The window with a balcony door is ideal for plastic blinds, but they should not reach the floor.
- If you want to create protection from the sun, you can stop the choice on white horizontal blinds.
- For lovers of bright colors ideal color models. If you want to decorate your balcony with a color model, then you should prefer the roll options.
Ideas in the interior
Blinds should be chosen depending on the interior design of the balcony. Many prefer light colors, because these shades visually increase the small balcony.
Sandy blinds are a good solution for arranging a balcony on the sunny side.
Beige fabric blinds will beautifully complement the interior in soothing colors. This balcony will be a good place for a pleasant pastime.
Vertical blinds with a soft transition from white to yellow look beautiful on balconies with windows to the floor.