Many people live on the sunny side, which means that it is difficult to stay in an apartment or a country house in the summer, because in the room, warm air flows will spread throughout the apartment.
It also has a detrimental effect on indoor flowers, their leaves can get burned, burn out, and therefore dry out. No houseplant likes direct sunlight.
In our article, we will introduce you to different means of sun protection, describe how to properly care for it, and also consider all the pros and cons of this material.
Fabric curtains.
To create comfort in the room, it is better to use fabric curtains. You can buy ready-made curtains in the store, and you can also sew them yourself.
Curtains protect the bedroom from the bright sun
Usually two rows are installed on the eaves - these are two types of curtains.
The first row is transparent curtains. To do this, they mainly use the material tulle, organza, that is, those that transmit light and are more used for decorating the room space.
The second row is a dense fabric that does not let in the sun's rays; in the winter season, a dense fabric does not let in cold air currents and hides what is happening in the room from prying eyes.
Curtains in two rows
For thick curtains, you can use, for example, velvet, flock, blackout, jacquard, chenille.
In the city on the Neva, St. Petersburg, there is such a thing as white nights. When the clock is already evening, but in fact it is light as day. So that the light space does not interfere with rest, it is better to use curtains made of thick fabric.
Thick fabric curtains will make your sleep more comfortable
Curtain fasteners vary. Previously, there were hooks and it took a long time to remove the curtains in order to wash them, and then spend time hanging them. Hooks are hung on the cornice, and a special tape is sewn to the top of the curtain. Then the curtain is hung on hooks.
Hanging curtains on hooks
The standard mount is rings with clips. Very convenient to use. The clip is wrung out and a part of the curtain is inserted.
Some curtains simply have ribbons that are tied to the curtain rod.
Rings with clips for fastening
There are curtains with metal rings. For such an attachment, you need to remove the entire eaves and thread all the rings into it.
Curtain on metal rings
Application.
Most often, fabric curtains are used in a country house, on a veranda, in a gazebo, in a kitchen, in a living room, a children's room and a kindergarten. In a train, cafe, restaurant, hotel, rest home, sanatorium, hostels, curtains of different materials and different designs are also used.
Dense curtains in the interior cuisine
Small thick curtains are installed in cars so that in the summer it is not so hot in the car.
Care.
Curtains become dirty over time because they collect dust and therefore need to be washed. The frequency of washing curtains depends on where you live, whether you have a large road with you.
How to care for curtains?
We remove the curtains from the window, usually a stepladder or a chair is used for this. It is easier and more convenient for a tall person to do this.We wash the curtains in a washing machine, a basin or take them to a dry cleaner - it depends on what material the curtains are made of and whether they can be washed in a washing machine.
Before washing, pay attention to the composition of the fabric
If the curtains were purchased in a store, then you can see the information on the label at what temperature they can be washed. After washing, dry, iron and hang the curtains back on the eaves.
Pros:
– simple care;
– different fastening;
- a large palette of colors;
- different texture for curtains made of dense fabric;
- thick curtains do not let the sun's rays through;
Choosing the right color for fabric curtains is not difficult
Minuses:
- tired hands;
If the window space is large, then you have to stand for a long time to remove all the curtains. It is very hot under the ceiling and the hands get tired due to the uncomfortable position.
To hang the curtains, you need to stand and hang them on each hook or ring (if standard fastening).
Hanging curtains is a rather laborious process.
- the color fades over time;
Due to the fact that the curtains are constantly hanging on the window, the color of the curtains fades over time and becomes lighter.
back to index ↑Roller blinds.
Roller blinds have a retractable mechanism. Top down or bottom up. If you live on the lower floors, opposite your house, the windows of other houses, then it is better to install roller blinds from the bottom up.
What are roller blinds made of?
Standard roller blinds consist of:
- box;
Roller blinds are screwed into a special box. The box is attached to the window space.
- the cloth;
A fabric extends from the box, which darkens the sun's rays;
- cord;
A cord is a chain with which the curtains are extended and retracted.
Standard scheme of roller blinds
There is another type of roller blinds, without a chain. In this version of the height of the roller blind, it is fixed on two tapes.
Roller blind with tapes
Roller blinds can be pulled out along the guides, if they are not there, then the curtain will hang from the wind and make a rustle. In this case, you can install a side at the bottom of the window frame, into which the roller blind will go.
The guide bars along which the curtain and the lower bar are extended are not always included in the sale of roller blinds.
Roller blinds with rails
Application:
Most often, roller blinds are installed on the balcony, kitchen and offices. Sometimes you can see roller blinds in cafes and restaurants.
Care.
If dust has formed on the curtains, then it is enough to turn on the vacuum cleaner and remove the dust - this is dry cleaning of roller blinds.
Cleaning roller blinds with a vacuum cleaner
If the roller blinds are light shades, then over time dirt may appear on them. Care in this case is simple. We remove roller blinds from the structure. In the bathroom, we dilute the washing powder in a container in water, add a drop of shampoo, shake it, this solution forms a foam.
Good for carpet cleaners. Using a sponge, apply to the roller blinds over the entire surface. First on one side, then on the other. Leave for 30-40 minutes, then rinse with a shower and dry. You can hang it on a hanger, put it on a board in the bathroom, so that the excess water flows into the bathroom.
To clean light-colored roller blinds, use detergents
When the roller blinds are dry, install them back on the mount.
If this method of cleaning roller blinds seems very difficult, then we take it to dry cleaning.
Pros:
- a budget option;
- a large palette of colors;
- a large selection of textures and materials for curtains;
Minuses:
- certain size
All roller blinds have a certain size. If the glazing of the balcony was under certain dimensions, then the standard dimensions of the roller blinds may be smaller than your window. If more, then it's better.
Roller blinds have a fixed size range
– not all darken;
Roller blinds come in a variety of materials and textures.There is a material that does not darken the window space as much as, for example, blackout curtains. Therefore, a small light from the window is still present. For some people, this factor interferes with sleep.
Roller blinds do not completely darken the space
Blinds.
The standard type of blinds is a solid color. Planks can be placed vertically or horizontally.
There are photo blinds where the background is very realistic. And if you use photo blinds in the decor, you can always create a good mood with the help of a picture with a waterfall, city landscape, flowers, nature, and you will get the feeling that this nature is around a person.
Photoblinds in the interior
Blinds of standard size are enough for ordinary windows. They cover the entire height of the window from the sun's rays.
Blinds consist of:
- cornice;
The cornice is attached above the window space.
- planks;
Using the handle, we open and close the strips that do not let the sun's rays through.
- chain;
With the help of a chain, you can lower the slats or raise them to the top, you can also fix them in the middle of the window;
– control knob;
Standard blinds scheme
Application.
Mostly blinds are used on the balcony, kitchen and offices.
Blinds in the interior of the kitchen
Care:
Dust always forms in apartments and country houses, and this is very noticeable on the blinds. Getting rid of dust on the blinds is not at all problematic. Consider several ways to care for blinds.
Option 1. Remove the entire structure and wash it in the bathroom, then wipe it with a dry cloth and hang it back on the window.
Option 2.Take a wet rag, a special nozzle and wipe each row (each plank) on both sides.
Cleaning blinds with a damp cloth
Option 3.You can remove dust with a vacuum cleaner.
Blinds are easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner
Pros:
- there are photo blinds;
– different texture and material;
- darken the window space;
Minuses:
- are deformed;
If there are flowers in clay pots (close to the blinds), boxes on the windowsills, then the blinds can be deformed from this and cannot be returned to their previous position, it will be necessary to buy new ones.
Blinds can deform over time
– not a large selection of colors;
Standard blinds, which are sold in ordinary stores, do not have a large selection of colors. Mostly brown and beige.
- certain size
- rustle;
With the flow of wind, vertical blinds rustle and sway a little.
Over time, the mechanism may loosen and then the blinds will not be installed at the height you need the first time.
back to index ↑Sun protection film.
Sun protection film or reflective film is a necessary helper in your home if it is located on the sunny side.
What is solar control film and what is it for?
Reflective film is a surface that reflects the sun's rays and absorbs heat.
If there are plants on the windowsill, then the film protects the leaves from burns, drying out and burnout.
Sun protection film for windows
Reflective film resembles a thin layer of foil. In the evening, from the side of the street, it closes the view of the room.
Application.
Most often, reflective film is used in ordinary apartments, a country house, regular buses, on trains, in cars on the rear windows.
Sun protection film is perfect for a country house
Perhaps there is little information about it and therefore the reflective film has not yet found wide application, but it can be installed in schools, maternity hospitals from the sunny side, so that it is comfortable to be indoors.
Care.
The sunscreen film can be wiped with a cloth to remove dust that has settled on it.
The sunscreen can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
Pros.
- serves for many years;
- different color, different light absorption;
In the professional palette, you can choose the color and light absorption.The darker the film, the more it will absorb the sun's rays.
- absorbs the sun's rays does not let warm air flows through;
The sun protection film does not allow warm air currents to pass through
Minuses.
- expensive;
You will have to spend money on a professional sun-protection film and its installation.
- does not remove light space;
Additionally, you will have to install roller blinds, blinds, curtains or climbing greenery.
back to index ↑Curly greens.
In different cities: roofs, sides of offices and houses are decorated with climbing plants. From the side of the street, climbing climbing plants can be used to darken the room. Suitable for these purposes: wild grapes, ivy, climbing rose, clematis, kampsis, wisteria.
Climbing plants will help darken the room
Plants will grow and cover the area of the window space and thus prevent the passage of sunlight, as well as delight passers-by with their green leaves or flowering.
Application.
Curly greens are used for arches, a country fence, for a gazebo in a summer cottage, a veranda, a balcony space, a winter garden.
Climbing plants are used above benches and swings so that in hot weather people can sit quietly and take cover in the shade from the sun, they are also used to decorate park areas.
Curly Shade Balcony
Care.
Before the onset of cold weather, some plants need to be covered.
Pros:
- a budget option;
- Blocks the sun's rays
– beautiful aesthetic appearance;
Curly greenery will ennoble old buildings, give a beautiful look to the old house.
Climbing plants will brighten up any space
Minuses:
- it takes time for the plant to grow and cover the entire area of the window space.
Balcony.
The inhabitants of the first floors are actually happy people. They can get permission from a special organization and complete the balcony.
The balcony can be not only rectangular, but also semicircular, and this area can be used as a separate room where you can have breakfast, organize a children's room, arrange a winter garden or put unnecessary and large things, such as a bicycle.
For an apartment on the ground floor, you can attach a balcony
Pros:
- darkening the room;
– increase in the area of the apartment;
Minuses:
- to implement the idea, you need a special permit;
- construction requires considerable investment in material and labor;
Building a balcony requires a permit.
In this article, we looked at ideas on how you can darken windows from the sun and it’s up to you which way you choose for your apartment or country house!
And let the sun's rays do not wake you up in the morning, the streams of warm air do not penetrate into your house, and indoor plants delight with flowers!
