Modern blinds and curtains for the kitchen

When arranging the kitchen often raises the question: what to choose for the window - blinds or curtains? To address this issue, it is worth considering the features, advantages and disadvantages for both options.

Blinds are light-shielding devices consisting of a set of thin lamellae plates, the position of which is regulated by a special mechanism. Depending on the angle of inclination of the lamellae, complete closure or the greatest penetration of light is ensured. The first blinds appeared in the middle of the XIX century on the basis of movable wooden plates. Today, the lamellae are made of wood, metal and plastic, and the framework can be metal or plastic. The adjustment of modern blinds can be manual or automatic with the help of an electric drive.

Modern kitchen blinds have the following advantages:

1. ease of care, ease of cleaning;
2. better protection from sunlight than curtains;
3. low degree of heating of the room due to the reflective surface of the slats;
4. vertical blinds visually increase the height of the kitchen, and horizontal - width.

Of the disadvantages of blinds noted:

• higher cost than fabric curtains;
• the need to install the housing with a regulating mechanism;
• unlike curtains, they can fail and require repair;
• vertical blinds complicate access to the window sill, and to open a window you need to completely move them sideways.

Traditional curtains instead of blinds have a number of advantages:

• usually made of natural fabrics that are environmentally friendly;
• they can be simply removed for washing or replacement;
• the variety of fabrics allows you to choose a variety of options for the interior;
• perfectly breathable;

The disadvantages of curtains can be attributed to the release of dust from the fabric, the inability to adjust the level of illumination, as in blinds. To clean, you must remove and wash them.

According to the method of orientation slats blinds for the window are divided into 2 types.

Horizontal varieties, in which the plates are arranged horizontally, are very convenient for narrow window openings.In the upper part, a box is installed on the window, where the lamellae are folded when fully raised. With the help of two ropes, the angle of rotation of the plates and the raising of such blinds are regulated. They prefer to use in small kitchens, where they visually increase the width.

In turn, kitchen horizontal blinds have 3 subspecies:

• installed inside the window opening - they hide the window as much as possible, but it is more difficult to plow it up completely, access to the window sill is complicated;
• windows installed on one sash - require fastening directly to the window frames, but they simplify the opening and it is easier to use the window sill;
• embedded inside the glass unit, between two layers of glass - do not take away any free space at all, they are maximally protected from external influences.

Vertical blinds are especially popular for wide window openings and kitchens with low ceilings, where they visually add room height. The principle of adjustment is the same as that of horizontal - with the help of two ropes, which are located on one side. Vertical models complicate access to the window sill, and when the window is wide open and the lamella winds tend to be confused.

Roller blinds in recent years are increasingly popular.Instead of the lamellae, there is a fabric or another flexible one in them. In the fully open position, they coil into a roll, which is hidden in a box installed at the top of the window. There are open models without a box. In the lower part, a weighting band and a handle are sewn into the fabric, by which they fall down. There is a fixation of the required height.

Blinds of a roleta except shading carry out other functions: protection against breaking, noise, atmospheric actions. Their body is more robust, and the lamellae are made of extruded aluminum or steel. Can be installed both outside and indoors. Rolettes can not be adjusted according to the intensity of sunlight, both horizontal and vertical. In the fully lowered position, they close the window by 100%.

Pleated blinds are in the unfolded form of an accordion. They are made from fabrics with special fillers that impart more rigidity and protection from moisture, dust and high temperatures. The pleats are laid out vertically and can have a different width, suitable even for non-standard window sizes in the kitchen.

Roman curtains are a type of curtains that, like rolls, gather vertically upward, but not into a roll, but into beautiful decorative folds.This detail is suitable for interiors in a classic and retro style, add pomp to the design.

Metal for the manufacture of slats for blinds is distinguished by its durability, lightness and a smooth surface that is easy to clean. For the production of plates used duralumin alloys, coated with protective varnish and heat-resistant enamel. Thanks to these layers, the lamellae are protected from moisture, fading, temperature drops. This material is cheap and does not contain harmful impurities.

The fabric is used for vertical and rolled curtains. Fabric models of various colors are able to add comfort in any interior, but many hostesses are wary of this option. Firstly, not everyone is satisfied with vertical blinds, complicating access to the vents and the window sill. Secondly, many people believe that in the kitchen, the fabric is quickly contaminated and covered in soot. But modern models of rolshtor and blinds are made from dense compositions with special impregnation, therefore they are protected from dust, dirt, moisture and high temperatures.

Wood for blinds is a rather fragile material, but will give the kitchen interior a cozy and unique atmosphere. Thanks to the antiseptic and moisture-proof impregnations, the lamellae will be reliably protected from rotting and moisture. Wooden blinds are the most environmentally friendly and light.

Since ancient times bamboo has been used to create screens and curtains in the interior; today it is possible to buy roller, vertical and Roman varieties of blinds from this material. According to numerous reviews, bamboo for such a detail of the interior looks great, does not cause allergies, helps get rid of bacteria in the air, easy to maintain and clean. You should not be afraid to use bamboo blinds in the kitchen, their slats are reliably protected from moisture and rotting.

Plastic is a versatile, practical and cheap material from which you can create almost any items for interior decoration. Blinds from it are light, durable and protected from any negative effects. There are a huge number of colors, and over time the polymer surface does not fade. Plastic blinds are the most common today.

Multi-veneered blinds consist of lamellae of different materials, most often: plastic and fabric, metal and wood, textiles and bamboo. There are other options. They are used to create an original design with different textures and colors in the room.

Most often monotonous white blinds are hung on the kitchen. Some prefer to use more original colors and color combinations. An alternative to colorless plastic in the 2017 season is metal and bamboo. Metal lamellas with a coating of light yellow, lilac, light green colors are fashionable and create a relaxed atmosphere, do not strain your eyes after long cooking. Light air combinations of white with orange patterns can increase the appetite, which is important for this room in the apartment.

Beautiful and fashionable bamboo blinds can be very useful for this season. This natural material is quite practical in the kitchen and will not cause problems during operation. You can order colors depending on the interior of the room: beige, yellow, copper, and nut.

For kitchens with a small area most suitable white tone.We'll have to abandon the exotic bright colors, but this solution for furniture, walls and curtains compensates for the lack of space and visually increases the space. It is necessary to select shades of curtains and blinds, depending on the direction of the world, on which the windows look. The colors of azure, heather and mint are suitable for the south, and orange, peach, brick and other warm colors for the northern.

In the season of 2017 for the kitchen will be fashionable combinations of colors in the multi-pattern blinds: lime and lemon, white and aquamarine, gray and beige. The advantage is given to an inexpressive light scale. And for a stylish and chic look in the kitchen, you can use fabric or plastic blinds with dark crimson, garnet or violet tones.

Modern technologies make it possible to create amazing and elegant designs on blades. It can be just patterns, images of flowers, animals or a bright sky with clouds.Photoblinds are a separate type; on request, you can create any image that is applied to plastic or metal lamellae by laminating. These models have a specific feature - they form a picture only in a fully open position.

Prints with images of tigers, zebras, giraffes and other exotic animals, Japanese motifs with butterflies and sakura, landscapes with wild coast and bungalows, butterflies and birds will be fashionable for spring-summer 2017. Order a large-scale image on the blinds for the kitchen is to add originality to the interior of the kitchen and bring a positive attitude to all family members.

In the past and this year for the kitchen remain popular roller blinds made of fabric. They are valued for practicality and creating a cozy home image. In the season of 2017, all shades of green curtains will be fashionable: light green, olive. Also a combination of colorless tulle curtains and bamboo blinds walnut, honey and dark brown. Not too lush options will be appreciated without too much decoration - light and airy.

For modern high-tech cuisine,strict lines in the design and advanced home appliances successfully pick up two-color striped blinds with a contrast of black and gray or blue and silver, and patterns with smooth curves should be avoided. For a cozy corner of the apartment with wallpaper in the flower perfect elegant classic curtains or roller blinds with a simple pattern.

There are many interesting design solutions for light-shielding parts of windows in the kitchen in the season. Individual projects are designed specifically for a particular situation and are harmoniously combined with the interior of the room. Some examples of new products:

The combination of yellow, blue and white on thin roller blinds is particularly well suited for a bright kitchen in a country house, de will be in harmony with the rural landscape outside the window.

For modern kitchen design with strict lines and shapes, light blue vertical blinds made of fabric can perfectly fit. They will even fill the room with a feeling of comfort and cloudlessness even in cloudy weather.

The feeling of chic and at the same time lightness in a spacious kitchen is capable of creating lilac roller blinds with a wavy edge.If you correctly fit them into the interior, combining with the walls, tablecloth, and accessories on the windowsill, they are able to make a big impression on the guests.

Photoblinds with a Japanese motif are always stylish. An elegant panorama of buildings in the form of a pagoda on the background of a bright sky and branches of blossoming sakura creates a light casual atmosphere.

Cloth curtains monotonous colors with a very expressive image of a tiger. They do not just look spectacular, but also fit into the rest of the interior details: walls, furniture, cornice and window frames.

A single color solution for the whole kitchen can be arranged by adding bamboo brown blinds to the hanging cupboards, kitchen utensils and chairs. The combination will add to the room a large area of ​​warmth and comfort.

Vertical two-color blinds with a pink box at the same time simple in design and original. Together with the furniture in the kitchen, they are able to create a bright, cheerful style especially for a young family.